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• I spent £3,565 a month on codeine tablets from online pharmacies

  13-08-2026 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ginny ordered drugs online using next day delivery (Picture: Getty Images)‘I’m sorry, we can’t serve you,’ said the Boots cashier. ‘You’ve been in here every day this week.’Ginny Shenton’s face flushed red, as she looked down at the packet of co-codamol on the counter between them.‘I was so embarrassed,’ Ginny, 42, tells Metro. ‘Everyone could hear, while I tried to convince her she’d got the wrong person.‘That should
  
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• Trump's callous response as US sailors throw themselves overboard in Iran war and grim photos of food emerge

  14-08-2026 22:30 via dailymail.com
  
  The Lincoln and its more than 5,000 sailors and Marines have spent over 250 days at sea since leaving San Diego last November, diverted to support the war with Iran.
  
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• VIP migrant boat pictured for first time: Brand new £3,500 vessel carrying small group across Channel in comfort approaches the White Cliffs of Dover days before mega-dinghy crossing

  14-08-2026 22:29 via dailymail.com
  
  A powerful boat carrying 15 passengers dodged the French navy and the UK Border Force in a brand-new white inflatable with a 20hp £2,000 Suzuki outboard motor.
  
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• Trump delivers Iran a gut punch with new declaration he's making the Strait of Hormuz a US territory

  14-08-2026 22:28 via dailymail.com
  
  President Donald Trump just announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory following the defeat of Iran.
  
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• Wildfire emergency warning explained - what to do now after government alert

  14-08-2026 22:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Millions received the Government's blaring wildfire alert - but what should you do now, why did some phones miss it and how does the emergency warning system work. Here's everything we know
  
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• Flight chaos at JFK as Trump jets into NYC for golf trip

  14-08-2026 22:07 via dailymail.com
  
  Within 40 minutes the FAA had slapped a ground stop on every flight bound for JFK from the entire northeastern United States and eastern Canada.
  
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• Pictured: 'Russian escort' accused of assassinating Ukraine defector by planting bomb in bin

  14-08-2026 22:03 via dailymail.com
  
  Margarita Reutt, 32, has been charged with terrorism leading to the death of a senior Black Sea Fleet officer.
  
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• Schoolgirl, 16, met horrific end while exploring abandoned condo building with her friends

  14-08-2026 22:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Roylynn Scott, 16, plunged through the roof of a derelict building while out exploring with friends.
  
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• Newcomer Lucy spirals in Coronation Street as terrified Tim fears her wrath

  14-08-2026 21:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  Newcomer Lucy is a handful (Picture: ITV)Foster parents Sally and Tim Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor and Joe Duttine) recently welcomed the daughter of a murderer into their home in Coronation Street. They knew she would be troubled but in the space of just two days, they’ve reached the conclusion that they’re incredibly out of their depth.Earlier this week, Tim headed to his cousin Richie’s (Nathan Sussex) home. Prior to this, he had been thrown out of the house by wife Rachel. Rich
  
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• Jason Arday, the former Cambridge University professor accused of plagiarism, is found dead

  14-08-2026 21:53 via dailymail.com
  
  The high-flying academic at the centre of a Cambridge University plagiarism row has been found dead.
  
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• 'Nigel Farage may have his seat back but he's done little to strengthen claim on public’s trust'

  14-08-2026 21:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A parliamentary investigation into a £5million gift received by Nigel Farage from a crypto-billionaire has resumed after he won the Clacton by-election
  
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• Jason Arday, 41, found dead at home following Cambridge plagiarism scandal

  14-08-2026 21:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor, was found unresponsive at an address in Battersea, south London.
  
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• Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday 'found dead at home' following plagiarism scandal

  14-08-2026 21:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor, was found unresponsive at an address in Battersea, south London.
  
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• Jason Arday, the Cambridge University professor accused of plagiarism, is found dead

  14-08-2026 21:30 via dailymail.com
  
  The high-flying academic at the centre of a Cambridge University plagiarism row has been found dead.
  
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• The One Show thrown into chaos as emergency alert sounds live on air

  14-08-2026 21:29 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 PageThe One Show’s big 20th anniversary celebrations got off to a slightly chaotic start after an emergency wildfire alert loudly interrupted the programme live on air.The BBC chat show was just minutes into a special extended hour-long episode when presenters Alex Jones and Roman Kemp suddenly found themselves competing with the unmistakable sound of an e
  
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• Maine couple's petty squabble with neighbor over access road ends with their pretty home being SHREDDED by giant mechanical claw

  14-08-2026 21:29 via dailymail.com
  
  The neighbor was found standing on top of the heavy-duty device by police, who reported that he was 'having hallucinations' while 'maliciously destroying' the property.
  
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• Former Cambridge University academic Jason Arday found dead at home

  14-08-2026 21:28 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jason Arday has been found dead (Picture: University of Cambridge FacultySWNS)Former Cambridge University academic Jason Arday has been found dead at his home in London.Metropolitan Police said they were called out by the London Ambulance Service at 3.12pm today.Arday was found ‘unresponsive’.Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at [email protected]. Or you can submit your videos and pictures here.For more stories like this, check our news page.Follow M
  
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• Lewis has an announcement in Emmerdale but things may end badly

  14-08-2026 21:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lewis and Kev spent the day together (Picture: ITV)When Emmerdale’s Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches) shared the news that he doesn’t know how to ride a bike, his dad Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill) jumped up and announced that he’d teach him.The problem? Kev failed to tell Lewis that he doesn’t actually know how to ride a bike either.His excitement over spending some quality time with his son got in the way, which meant Kev had to give the impression that he knew what he was d
  
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• Luigi Mangione admits killing Brian Thompson: Says 'severe' back pain drove him to pose as investor with $50 billion before shooting CEO dead, as judge reveals lengthy minimum sentence he now faces for stalking

  14-08-2026 20:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Luigi Mangione, 28, was charged by both federal and state prosecutors with gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, in Midtown Manhattan as he walked to a conference.
  
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• Grieving dad 'broken' after daughter, 11, dies in river at Scottish beauty spot

  14-08-2026 20:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The family of 11-year-old Faith Curran have paid tribute after she was found dead at Gore Glen Woodland Park near Gorebridge in Midlothian.
  
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• Liverpool to submit bid for £42m PSG star after Manchester United approach

  14-08-2026 20:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  Liverpool will submit an offer to PSG for Ibrahim Mbaye (Getty)Liverpool are planning to submit a bid to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye, according to reports in France.Mbaye has been with PSG’s academy since the age of 10 and made his first-team debut under Luis Enrique two years ago.Last season, the 18-year-old scored three goals and registered two assists in 29 appearances for PSG as Luis Enrique’s side won Ligue 1 and the Champions League.But after returning from S
  
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• Liverpool to submit bid for £42m PSG star after Man Utd approach

  14-08-2026 20:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  Liverpool will submit an offer to PSG for Ibrahim Mbaye (Getty)Liverpool are planning to submit a bid to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye, according to reports in France.Mbaye has been with PSG’s academy since the age of 10 and made his first-team debut under Luis Enrique two years ago.Last season, the 18-year-old scored three goals and registered two assists in 29 appearances for PSG as Luis Enrique’s side won Ligue 1 and the Champions League.But after returning from S
  
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• Millions startled by blaring emergency alert warning of 'very high' wildfire risk

  14-08-2026 20:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The unexpected siren-like warning sounded on phones at 7pm, prompting startled reactions online as people were urged to avoid anything that could spark a wildfire
  
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• Trump's callous response as US sailors throw themselves overboard in Iran war as grim photos of food emerge

  14-08-2026 20:35 via dailymail.com
  
  The Lincoln and its more than 5,000 sailors and Marines have spent over 250 days at sea since leaving San Diego last November, diverted to support the war with Iran.
  
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• Netanyahu trashed by British Jews for calling UK ‘the Islamic Republic of Britain’

  14-08-2026 20:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked backlash after calling the UK the “Islamic Republic of Britain” during a podcast appearance.
  
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• Senior officer in threat to sue watchdogs over bullying probe

  14-08-2026 20:28 via dailymail.com
  
  A senior officer who is at the centre of a bullying investigation is threatening to launch legal action against police watchdogs over the 'unlawful' probe.
  
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• Man, 42, jailed after raping girl, 6, and fleeing to Spain to avoid justice

  14-08-2026 20:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  David Niblett,42, committed numerous sexual offences on a young girl between the ages of six and eight years old, and fled the country when her family informed authorities of his sickening abuse
  
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• Boris Johnson is transformed from disheveled scruff to man from Matalan in startling new holiday snaps

  14-08-2026 20:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Over the years, I've looked at topless pictures of Boris Johnson more than I would like. And this new set of Instagram pics is different in one important respect. He looks .... kind of alright
  
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• Millions startled by emergency alert with wildfire warning after UK blazes

  14-08-2026 20:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  An emergency alert was issued amid the fifth heatwave (Picture: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA Wire)Millions were sent into panic tonight as an emergency alert appeared unexpectedly on their phones.At around 7pm, people across England and Wales received a notification, warning against lighting anything that could spark a wildfire, including barbecues, campfires, and fireworks.It read: ‘There is a very high risk of wildfires nationally. Residents, landowners and visitors should not undertake any act
  
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• Karoline Leavitt's face says it all as she breaks cover after her shock resignation

  14-08-2026 20:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Karoline Leavitt joined the Donald Trump as he headed to New York to speak at a police academy on Friday.
  
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