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• Haroon Ahmed: Violent escaped prisoner reportedly 'in Spain'

  30-05-2015 23:46
  
  Police hunting for a violent criminal who escaped from prison say they are "investigating all lines of inquiry" amid reports he fled to Spain.
  
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• 'Patriotic millionaire' Gary Lineker accused of 'gross hypocrisy' over five-year battle against £4.9million tax bill - after urging Andy Burnham to make wealthy pay more

  25-07-2026 22:02 via dailymail.com
  
  The former England footballer last week signed an open letter urging the new PM to increase taxes for the wealthiest - despite his own past battle with HMRC and involvement in a tax avoidance scheme.
  
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• Ukraine 'attacks Iranian ship' as officials warn of 'retaliation'

  25-07-2026 22:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Iran's ministry of foreign affairs has accused Ukraine of attacking an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea this morning, killing one sailor and injuring another
  
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• Cyclist who sent THIS video to police to complain about bad driving is fined £1,200 for his own bad riding

  25-07-2026 21:38 via dailymail.com
  
  A cyclist who reported bad driving to police with footage he filmed while on his bike ended up being fined for his own poor riding.
  
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• Bad news for Casualty next week and beyond as it goes off air ahead of big milestone

  25-07-2026 21:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  Some bad news! (Picture: BBC/Metro)Casualty is going off air again ahead of the medical drama’s 40th anniversary.The show’s final episode in the latest mini-series, Lethal Legacy, will air on BBC One this evening, but you can watch it right now on BBC iPlayer.This boxset has primarily focused on exploring Flynn Byron’s (Olly Rix) army past, as well as the relationships Dylan Keogh (William Beck) has with son Matty Linlaker (Aron Julius) and friend Stevie Nash (Elinor Lawless).
  
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• Police reopen inquiry into sex assault claims against former billionaire Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed at his 'castle of horrors'

  25-07-2026 21:29 via dailymail.com
  
  Police Scotland have reopened an inquiry into sex assault claims against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
  
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• Scots police launch new inquiry into sex assault claims against former billionaire Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed

  25-07-2026 21:20 via dailymail.com
  
  Police Scotland has launched a new inquiry into sex assault claims against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
  
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• Andy Burnham is urged to repurpose women's jails for men only instead to help ease prison over-crowding crisis - after pausing early release scheme

  25-07-2026 21:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Burnham has been urged to repurpose at least one women's prison into a male-only jail in a bid to ease the overcrowding crisis after Labour's early release scheme was paused.
  
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• Democrats select Troy Jackson to replace disgraced Graham Platner for Maine Senate race despite fears 'hot-headed' candidate could cause more trouble

  25-07-2026 21:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Sources accused Jackson of throwing a water bottle during a heated meeting to CNN and the Washington Post earlier this week.
  
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• 'Patriotic millionaire' Gary Lineker accused of 'gross hypocrisy' over five year battle against £4.9million tax bill - after urging Andy Burnham to make wealthy pay more

  25-07-2026 21:16 via dailymail.com
  
  The former England footballer last week signed an open letter urging the new PM to increase taxes for the wealthiest - despite his own past battle with HMRC and involvement in a tax avoidance scheme.
  
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• First victim of Spanish wildfires found as 270k people flee their homes

  25-07-2026 21:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The first victim of the massive fires in France and Spain, which have seen almost 300,000 people flee their homes has been found in a car in the Spanish town of Manises, the Valencia fire brigade said
  
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• Friends become stars after turning rotting, $4,000 pontoon into a gorgeous, $140,000 houseboat complete with Hamptons-style shingle and blonde wood interior

  25-07-2026 21:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Jake Doggett and James Little have been friends since first grade and they've often built things together over the years. Their latest project was a pontoon turned houseboat.
  
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• Three rushed to hospital after getting into difficulty in sea near Clacton Pier

  25-07-2026 20:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Emergency crews and an air ambulance rushed to the scene at the popular Essex beach shortly after 4:30pm today following urgent reports of people struggling in the sea.
  
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• Sean McCann misses out on medal but Commonwealth Games dream isn't over

  25-07-2026 20:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Sean McCann - the younger brother of Madeleine McCann - competed in the men's 400m freestyle swimming final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and was supported by his family in the crowd
  
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• First Minister bows to pressure and asks the military for help as an out-of-control wildfire rages in the Highlands

  25-07-2026 20:27 via dailymail.com
  
  John Swinney bowed to pressure and called in the Army after a major incident was declared over an out-of-control wildfire in the Highlands.
  
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• So could Anas Sarwar be installed as Scots Secretary by New Year?

  25-07-2026 20:24 via dailymail.com
  
  Anas Sarwar could replace Douglas Alexander as Secretary of State for Scotland within six months, Labour sources say.
  
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• Could failure to plug raw sewage turn Scottish beauty spot into no-go area?

  25-07-2026 20:18 via dailymail.com
  
  One of Scotland's most picturesque tourist towns risks becoming a 'no-go area' because Scottish Water is failing to stop raw sewage spilling onto its seafront.
  
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• A 14-year-old girl was impregnated and her Mississippi Church allegedly threw a baby shower... now her mother, the pastor's son, 27, and HIS mom, are facing unholy consequences

  25-07-2026 20:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Three arrests have been made in connection with alleged child and sexual abuse in a Mississippi pastor's home.
  
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• Mother of trans woman who took own life has stern warning for Andy Burnham

  25-07-2026 20:05 via metro.co.uk
  
  Caroline Litman’s daughter waited almost three years for gender-affirming healthcare (Picture: Aaron Chown/PA Wire)The mother of a young trans woman who took her own life has issued a stern warning to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.Urging the Labour leader to reverse the ‘anti-trans policies’ overseen by predecessor Sir Keir Starmer, Caroline Litman said that ‘more children are going to die’ if he does not act.The former NHS psychiatrist lost her youngest daughter
  
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• Top hats, breastplates and the bracing North Sea air: Steampunk fans dress up for weekend at Whitby

  25-07-2026 20:03 via dailymail.com
  
  The Whitby Steampunk weekend is held twice a year in the North Yorkshire town and features over 80 trade stalls, a retail emporium and talks.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson reveals grim Diddly Squat reality as he warns ‘things will get worse’

  25-07-2026 19:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Clarkson has issued a dire warning (Picture: Matthew Vincent/PA Wire)Jeremy Clarkson has delivered a grim assessment of British farming, admitting he deliberately left hundreds of acres at Diddly Squat untouched this year because growing crops would have guaranteed him a financial loss.The former Top Gear presenter, who has spent the past seven years running his Oxfordshire farm and documenting the highs and lows in Clarkson’s Farm, said making money from growing food has become &l
  
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• Ann Widdecombe's family plan her funeral at famous Buckfast Abbey

  25-07-2026 19:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Ms Widdecombe was found dead in her home in Haytor, Devon, eight miles from the church site, which includes a working Benedictine monastery, on July 9. Police believe she died 24 hours earlier
  
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• Second man killed in Huyton crash pictured as family pay tribute to son with 'heart of gold'

  25-07-2026 19:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The family of 23-year-old sports psychology student Ben Dooley have paid tribute to their beloved son after he was killed along with three other men following a collision on Liverpool Road on Friday
  
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• Casualty confirms key character death as TV legend exits

  25-07-2026 19:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  A big death in this week’s Casualty (Picture: BBC / Metro)Casualty spoilers follow for Saturday’s (July 25) episode that is now available to view on BBC iPlayer. The episode in question will air on BBC One at 9:10pm.Jack Bard (Mark Womack) was left fighting for his life after a gun was fired at the barracks, with Flynn Byron (Olly Rix), Teddy Gowan (Milo Clarke) and Jacob Masters (Charles Venn) subsequently arriving to assist.The sinister army colonel claimed the inci
  
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• Nearly half of graduates who took out student loan would not do so again

  25-07-2026 19:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Research by Obsurvant found only half felt properly informed when they chose to go, while just 54% felt their time at school had prepared them for big financial decisions
  
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• Influencer killed by husband after she used TikTok Netflix trend to out him as an accused pedophile, cops say

  25-07-2026 19:28 via dailymail.com
  
  Sara Gilson, 43, was fatally shot by her husband Jeremiah 'Shawn' Duffey, 48, in a horror murder-suicide when he broke into her home in Owasso, Oklahoma on July 23.
  
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• Police looking for biker after man 'exposes himself' in Bradford

  25-07-2026 19:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  West Yorkshire Police released CCTV pictures of a motorbike rider they wish to speak to following an incident of exposure which is reported to have occurred on Wilson Road, Wyke in Bradford
  
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• 'Really scary' Derbyshire wildfire burns for more than a MONTH as UK firefighters 'pushed to near limits'

  25-07-2026 19:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Tintwistle Moor fire has burned across Derbyshire's Peak District and was declared a major incident on July 13, leading to firefighters being drafted in to help from across the country
  
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• Jose Mourinho sends message to Arsenal over Vinicius Junior transfer

  25-07-2026 19:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho (Picture: Getty)Jose Mourinho wants Real Madrid to reject any attempt from Arsenal to sign Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior, according to reports.The reigning Premier League champions are keen to bolster their options on the left wing and have begun exploring a blockbuster move for the Real Madrid star.Direct talks between both clubs have not been initiated, but there is ‘approval at all levels’ within Arsenal for a move for the 26-year-old.Vinic
  
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• Alarming number of Americans are packing marijuana in their luggage... but the travel blunder could bring 10-YEAR prison sentence as well as a hefty $15,000 fine

  25-07-2026 19:03 via dailymail.com
  
  There's one tiny item that's often found lurking at the bottom of backpacks, handbags and suitcases that's left unnoticed, and it could see you spending your vacation behind prison bars.
  
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