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• John Lewis boss chosen as Conservative mayor candidate

  29-09-2016 23:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John Lewis boss Andy Street, who calls himself a "proud Brummie", is chosen as the Conservative candidate to run for West Midlands mayor.
  
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• JetBlue plane collides with drone while landing in New York

  30-06-2026 09:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  A JetBlue spokesperson said there was no damage reported (Picture: Getty)A JetBlue pilot reported colliding with a drone while attempting to land at John F Kennedy Airport in New York this weekend.The FAA launched an investigation but said no damage was found on the aircraft.A JetBlue spokesperson said of the reported collision: ‘The flight landed without incident, customers deplaned normally, and the plane was removed from service for a post-flight inspection, which found no damage or ev
  
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• What time is Serena Williams playing at Wimbledon today and why has she returned to tennis?

  30-06-2026 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Tennis fans are delighted at the return of Serena Williams (Picture: Getty)Serena Williams will make her sensational return to singles competition at Wimbledon today after being granted a wildcard to compete in this year’s tournament.The 44-year-old, who has won 23 Grand Slam titles, played her last singles match at the US Open in 2022 in what was widely believed to be the final match of her long and illustrious career.But crucially, Williams said she was ‘evolving away’ from
  
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• The 'vile' dog owner who 'tied her petrified American Akita to a lamppost on the hottest day of the year... then jetted off on Egypt holiday'

  30-06-2026 08:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Wardens raised the alarm after the distressed dog was discovered running around an industrial estate having been tied to the lamppost outside PetPractice vets in Salisbury.
  
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• Chilling last moments of mom-of-five revealed as friend describes her desperate attempt to survive stabbing attack from smiling sisters

  30-06-2026 08:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Caroline 'Caro' Peña's final moments were described by a close friend, who said the mom-of-5 struggled to stay on her feet after she was allegedly surrounded and repeatedly stabbed by 3 women in broad daylight.
  
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• Monaco bomb live: Ukrainian oligarch critical as CCTV shows suspect fleeing scene

  30-06-2026 08:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Ukrainian oligarch Vadim Ermolaev, 58, and his wife are fighting for their lives after a bomb blast ripped through the La Rousse district of Monaco
  
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• Couples told ‘never too late’ as millions could risk finances before new law starts

  30-06-2026 08:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Unmarried couples living together have been urged to take action
  
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• Dog owner sparks outrage for dumping his German Shepherd on the side of a busy road and driving off in BMW

  30-06-2026 08:30 via dailymail.com
  
  The man was spotted pulling over and pushing out his dog Chance, on Dohertys Road in Truganina, at about 8.50pm on Monday.
  
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• Young woman who 'loved life' is mysteriously found dead near Miami park... as sister slams cops who ruled death a suicide

  30-06-2026 08:28 via dailymail.com
  
  The sister of a 27-year old Michigan woman found dead in Miami has rejected police judgement - that the cause of death was suicide as questions and concerns continue to swirl.
  
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• New Treasury taskforce looking for thousands of people due £2,200

  30-06-2026 08:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Banks including Nationwide and HSBC are working to trace people with money waiting
  
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• Arsenal star Kai Havertz admits Germany ‘messed up’ and calls World Cup campaign ‘a disaster’

  30-06-2026 08:27 via metro.co.uk
  
  Kai Havertz and Germany crashed out of the World Cup following a defeat against Paraguay (Credits: Avalon)Kai Havertz issued full and frank apology to fans of the German national team after an agonising penalty shootout defeat against Paraguay.
  The Arsenal striker appeared to have dug his side out of a hole when he equalised nine minutes after the restart following Julio Enciso’s first-half opener.Havertz missed a glorious headed opportunity to settle the contest before the end of the 90
  
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• Expert says Rachel Reeves' £12,000 ISA reform leading to 'unintended consequences'

  30-06-2026 08:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Both Cash ISAs and Stocks and Shares ISAs are undergoing changes next year
  
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• Nationwide joining Government taskforce as £1.6billion left unclaimed

  30-06-2026 08:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  More than 750,000 people are being urged to claim their entitlement
  
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• Inside the shocking downfall of mum-of-two real estate agent now behind bars with Erin Patterson after a massive drug bust: Judge's brutal words as she's torn from her children

  30-06-2026 08:24 via dailymail.com
  
  A glamorous real estate agent who built a secret drug empire while raising two children has been jailed, with a judge warning she will be haunted by the damage done to her family
  
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• Prague stag weekend 'ruined' after 'weird' easyJet decision

  30-06-2026 08:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A furious groom-to-be saw his dream Prague stag-do completely derailed at the boarding gate
  
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• ‘Drawers stay tidy’ for £4 with ‘stylish’ Dunelm organiser with ‘8 compartments’

  30-06-2026 08:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The retailer is selling an item it promises will 'transform your drawers'
  
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• Major WFH reality check after Aussie demanded to work from home so he could look after his two young children: 'Not feasible'

  30-06-2026 08:01 via dailymail.com
  
  The decision could have implications for parents seeking to combine remote work and childcare under flexible work arrangements.
  
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• Who should take England’s penalties in a World Cup shootout?

  30-06-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Harry Kane had a penalty saved in England’s World Cup opener, but managed to score the retake (Photo: Getty)England’s World Cup journey continues on Wednesday evening when they face DR Congo in the round of 32 in Atlanta.After three somewhat nervy group games, there is no more room for error as Thomas Tuchel’s team look to end 60 years of hurt in North America.Now that the knockouts have begun, the Three Lions must prepare for the possibility of a penalty shootout, which will
  
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• What’s a girl got to do to get a hickey these days?

  30-06-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Could this be the year hickeys make a comeback? (Picture: Getty/Metro)For many of us, hickeys were a teenage rite of passage.Fuelled by hormones and desire, a love bite used to be something to boast about at school.Dark purple, misshapen, and impossible to ignore, some were worn like a badge of honour, while others were concealed with a large dollop of Maybelline Matte Mousse.But somewhere along the way, I’ve noticed a distinct lack of love-bites around.It was only when a friend of mine c
  
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• The 6 best aftersun lotions and gels to soothe sunburn in the UK heatwave

  30-06-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sunburn doesn’t stand a chance with these cooling, calming formulas. (Picture: Metro/Getty)
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  It’s been a sunny few days in the UK, but with a second heatwave on the way, that could be even hotter, the risk of accidental sunburn is higher than ever. You’ve probably done everything right, slathered on the sun crea
  
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• Inside Wimbledon icon Andre Agassi's life with famous wife after just 4 people attended wedding

  30-06-2026 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tennis legend Andre Agassi saw his private life enter the spotlight during his playing career despite a tiny wedding ceremony and he has been busy since retiring
  
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• I was in a coma dreaming about Romesh and biscuits then forgot my newborn son

  30-06-2026 07:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Mike Jewell stared to fall down after drinking cider and when he woke he was slurring his words
  
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• Greg Rusedski makes shock Wimbledon prediction as Novak Djokovic chases Roger Federer

  30-06-2026 07:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic is chasing Roger Federer’s Wimbledon record (Picture: Getty)Greg Rusedski has given Novak Djokovic real hope of winning Wimbledon and says he could even be ‘joint-favourite’ alongside defending champion Jannik Sinner.World number one Sinner overcame a scare in his Wimbledon opener to beat Miomir Kecmanovic in five sets.The 24-year-old Italian twice found himself a set behind but proved his class to deny Kecmanovic one of the biggest wins of his career.Sinner bea
  
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• Omega-3 health update after major new study into claims

  30-06-2026 07:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Researchers studied hundreds of people across two years
  
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• TPG boss Joel Thickins' private fury after court shaming: What he's telling friends about media scrutiny and Rob Speedie fallout in the wake of a marriage ultimatum

  30-06-2026 07:33 via dailymail.com
  
  Thickins was contrite in court - but sources say the TPG boss is privately fuming over media scrutiny and growing increasingly frustrated as his links to Rob Speedie resurface.
  
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• Pringles brings back iconic bite-size lunchtime staple after 20 years

  30-06-2026 07:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Mini Pringles launched before in 2005, but the crisps were later discontinued as the popular brand was unable to maintain consistency as a result of its smaller form
  
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• Man accused of brutally stabbing transgender University of Washington student found unfit to stand trial

  30-06-2026 07:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Christopher Leahy, 31, allegedly fatally stabbed University of Washington student Juniper Blessing, 19. He was deemed unfit to stand trial.
  
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• 10,054 drivers given points last year because of their cars

  30-06-2026 07:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Most got three points which will stay on a licence for four years
  
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• Inside the 'hellhole' Thai jail cell where accused Aussie killer Simon Carman is being held - no bed, no air con, no food... and a chilling warning: 'No good ending for this guy'

  30-06-2026 07:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Simon Carman, 46, is accused of murdering 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla, known as Nong Cake, before allegedly cramming her body into a holdall and dumping it
  
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• UK packaging company used by Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury's plunges into liquidation

  30-06-2026 07:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The company, known for working with popular brands stocked at supermarkets including Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury's has plunged into liquidation after breaching a Company's Voluntary Arrangement
  
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