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• Emmerdale offers key update on Amelia 2 years after show exit

  17-07-2026 10:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  Amelia Spencer departed in 2024 (Picture: ITV)Emmerdale has issued an update on Amelia Spencer (Daisy Campbell) following her departure.Daisy, who is 22, played the role of Amelia between the years of 2011 and 2024.
  Amelia suffered a huge loss in 2023 when her father Dan (Liam Fox) was sent to prison. After he punched a stalker called Lloyd in the face, Dan was horrified to discover the man had died in hospital. He was eventually charged with manslaughter.In the aftermath, while Amelia was supp
  
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• Moment Taser-wielding police swoop on youth who was hiding massive Rambo knife in his trousers - but the 17-year-old is NOT put behind bars

  17-07-2026 12:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Bodyworn video footage shows 'eagle-eyed' cops pouncing on the teenager whom they suspect of concealing the blaze beneath his clothes.
  
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• Meghan would have felt 'humiliated' as rows overshadowed UK trip, her friends tell People magazine

  17-07-2026 12:36 via dailymail.com
  
  The Duchess of Sussex is letting her husband take the lead in the ongoing conflict with his family, including the row over staying at Buckingham Palace , allies claim.
  
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• Now BBC cuts spending in Scotland by £15MILLION

  17-07-2026 12:35 via dailymail.com
  
  The BBC 's spending on programmes commissioned in Scotland has fallen by more than 11 per cent in the past year, according to its annual report.
  
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• Family of boy, three, thrown into crocodile pit by disabled man reveal distressing extent of his injuries

  17-07-2026 12:35 via dailymail.com
  
  The child was hurled 15ft into an enclosure (pictured) containing at least 15 animals at Johnsons of Old Hurst in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, on June 18.
  
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• Labour on course to keep control of Greater Manchester with comfortable poll lead over Reform in mayoral election to replace Burnham

  17-07-2026 12:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Bev Craig has a 14 point lead over Reform's Sian Astley, 38 per cent to 24 per cent, in the first round of voting on July 30, and would win the second round head-to-head 62-38, according to YouGov.
  
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• Pakistan blames UK for Rochdale grooming gang leader's crimes and say they are refusing to take him back after he was 'spoiled' in Britain

  17-07-2026 12:33 via dailymail.com
  
  The country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs went as far as to suggest his crimes were the result of his British lifestyle.
  
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• Moment hero farmers stop field blaze spreading to housing estate after braving flames in their tractors to plough emergency firebreak

  17-07-2026 12:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Jay Loft, 22, and Cameron Bartram, 19, reacted quickly when a blaze spread over 750 yards across wheat fields in the Woodthorpe area of York on Sunday afternoon.
  
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• At least someone's been getting jobs under Labour! No10 'special adviser' numbers jumped by a QUARTER in Starmer's final year - as Government smashed records

  17-07-2026 12:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Some 54 special advisers were working directly for the PM as of the end of March, on salaries of up to £160,000.
  
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• Swimming teacher, 27, invests £96k in whisky casks - but doesn't like the taste

  17-07-2026 12:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Enola Meade, 27, a swimming teacher from Warrington, has invested £96,000 into rare whisky casks as a long-term alternative investment – and she doesn't even like whisky
  
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• Air passenger 'invokes Sharia law' to avoid sitting next to a woman - before slapping stewardess who confronted him on flight from Turkey

  17-07-2026 12:21 via dailymail.com
  
  A passenger on a Germany-bound flight allegedly invoked Sharia law to avoid sitting next to a woman, before slapping an air stewardess who confronted him. 
  
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• Lamine Yamal injury update after missing training ahead of World Cup final

  17-07-2026 12:19 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lamine Yamal has been nursing a hamstring injury throughout the World Cup (Photo: Getty)Lamine Yamal missed training ahead of the 2026 World Cup final, sparking fears he could miss the showdown between Spain and Argentina.Spain beat tournament favourites France and Argentina knocked out England in heart-breaking fashion to reach Sunday’s final in New Jersey.La Roja are aiming to win their second World Cup after the ‘Golden Generation’ triumphed in 2010 but there are once again
  
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• Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi broke major tradition before their wedding day

  17-07-2026 12:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Six years ago today, Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi tied the knot in a secret royal wedding but the couple reportedly broke a huge tradition the night before their ceremony
  
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• Millions of UK women have thrush or BV right now — this is why

  17-07-2026 12:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  The heatwave is bringing yet another burden for women: thrush (Picture: Getty Images)If you’ve ever experienced that dreaded itchy feeling in your knickers, you’ll know just how uncomfortable thrush is.You’ll no doubt have also gone down various internet rabbit holes, seeking treatment and wondering just when your vulva will stop feeling as though it’s on fire.It’s the last thing you want in sweltering temperatures — but it turns out this yeast infection, as
  
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• New Lidl £70 summer kitchen appliance similar to £200 Ninja version

  17-07-2026 12:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shoppers will see lots of new kitchen gadgets on offer in the supermarket this week
  
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• Gary Neville makes Harry Kane World Cup prediction after Argentina semi-final defeat

  17-07-2026 12:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Former England defender Gary Neville (Picture: ITV)Gary Neville believes Harry Kane and two other England players have ‘probably’ played in their last World Cup this summer.The Three Lions were bidding to reach the World Cup final for the first time in 60 years, but came up short after a heartbreaking late defeat to Argentina in the semi-finals.Anthony Gordon had England on the cusp of victory, but late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez saw the defending champions progr
  
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• Record label that made The Smiths spills 50 years of secrets

  17-07-2026 12:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  For half a century, Rough Trade Records has shaped the soundtrack of our lives, from championing the pioneers of punk and discovering bands such as The Smiths and The Strokes to representing Pulp and signing The Libertines
  
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• Kremlin plans to arm 'shadow fleet' ships with anti-air attack troops against Ukraine strikes

  17-07-2026 12:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Partisans within Russia tip-off Ukraine that Putin is arming up his sanctions-buster fleet with soldiers after losing catastrophically against Kyiv's deep strike drone and missile operations
  
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• Donald Trump seeks to 'undermine' looming election defeat in rambling TV crashout

  17-07-2026 12:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The US President scrambled to convince Americans he'd found evidence election meddling, prompting fresh fears that he will seek to deny the result of November's midterm elections, which Republicans are expected to lose badly
  
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• British mother on the run in UK after abducting her two sons from their American father is tea heiress

  17-07-2026 12:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Nishika Samaratunga, 34,who is accused of abducting her two young sons from their American father is descended from a Sri Lankan entrepreneur behind Mackwoods tea company.
  
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• Emmerdale star to return to screens after 2 years

  17-07-2026 12:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Emmerdale is set to welcome back a character last seen in 2024 (Picture: ITV/Metro)Emmerdale star Luca Hoyle has confirmed his return to the ITV soap after two years off-screen.The young actor has played Elliot Windsor since 2016, but hasn’t appeared on screen since December 11, 2024.Elliot is the son of Jimmy King (Nick Miles) and Kelly Windsor. Jimmy had no idea of Elliot’s existence until Kelly introduced them in 2012. In 2016, Elliot moved in with his dad permanently.Now, actor
  
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• I'm an economist. The biggest property correction in 40 years is coming... The higher end of the market is going to get 'spanked'

  17-07-2026 12:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Australia could be heading for its biggest housing correction in decades, with a leading economist blaming Labor's tax changes for adding pressure to an already fragile market.
  
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• Fast and furious! Uber Eats and wagamama launch Tokyo Drift deliveries in Japanese street car

  17-07-2026 11:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  British drift champion Ollie Evans will be making make surprise drop-offs of piping-hot katsu curry and other treats across London after teaming up with Uber Eats and wagamama
  
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• ‘Menace’ who stole £1,000-worth of chocolate asked why she was being arrested

  17-07-2026 11:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageA prolific thief has been jailed after stealing more £1,000 worth of luxury treats from Hotel Chocolat and Waterstones.Charlotte Jones was already banned from certain shops across Nottingham city centre when she was caught helping herself to £851 boxes of chocolate.The 35-year-old was ordered to complete a rehabiliatation course in January, but i
  
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• Ukrainian oligarch claims Kyiv tried to kill him in bomb blast that 'blew off partner's legs'

  17-07-2026 11:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev has said Kyiv’s military intelligence agency was behind the blast which seriously injured him, his partner and their 13-year-old son
  
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• Emmerdale launches unexpected new spin-off series with first episode imminent

  17-07-2026 11:53 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dingle Court is officially in session! (Picture: ITV)All rise! Court is in session! …Dingle Court, that is, as Emmerdale brings the iconic family’s age-old tradition to YouTube.Yep, that’s right, the viewers are officially being welcomed into the hallowed rite of Dingle passage, as Emmerdale launches a brand new digital feature, which will show the ITV soap’s cast out of character.Beginning this Sunday (July 19) and premiering on Emmerdale’s official YouTube
  
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• Royal Mail 'wait 10 minutes' rule for millions of UK homes

  17-07-2026 11:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Lots of UK homes have the same risky factor that could be a 'danger' to staff
  
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• Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd charged with attacking new girlfriend after release from prison

  17-07-2026 11:49 via dailymail.com
  
  Jack Shepherd, 38, has been charged with intentional suffocation and controlling and coercive behaviour of his new girlfriend. He was previously jailed over the death of Charlotte Brown.
  
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• Ukraine decimates Putin's shadow-fleet: Sea of Azov becomes Russian shipping graveyard as Kyiv hits 116 vessels in week-long drone onslaught

  17-07-2026 11:48 via dailymail.com
  
  The most recent blow on July 14 saw explosions light up the night sky as Kyiv's drones swooped down and attacked Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov.
  
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• Toddler was killed in crash by Bulgarian immigrant who was watching TikTok videos for seven minutes at the wheel

  17-07-2026 11:41 via dailymail.com
  
  The devastated parents of a toddler (pictured) who was killed by a Bulgarian migrant in a shocking car crash have revealed their heartbreak 15 months on from his death.
  
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