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• Michael Gove danced to rape song while his son, 11, was left alone at B&B

  30-10-2016 23:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson's sister describes 'jolly event' to mark the end of the Cheltenham Literature Festival
  
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• Why was Jannik Sinner banned from tennis? Reason behind doping suspension explained

  29-06-2026 13:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jannik Sinner will be the man to beat at Wimbledon (Picture: Getty)Jannik Sinner heads into Wimbledon as the defending champion with the Italian superstar the big favourite to claim his fifth Grand Slam title.But back in 2024, the world No.1 failed two drug tests, which eventually saw him suspended at all tennis competitions from February 9, 2025 to May 4, 2025 following a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).Sinner, who beat rival Carlos Alcaraz in last year’s Wimbledon fi
  
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• Coronation Street favourite leaving after almost 7 years – and she’s gone soon

  29-06-2026 13:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  Nina has veen a firm fan-favourite with Coronation Street fans since 2019 (Picture: ITV / Shutterstock)It truly is the end of an era as Coronation Street waves goodbye to Nina Lucas (Mollie Gallagher) after 7 years.
  The beloved fan-favourite character was introduced in 2019 after Roy Cropper (David Neilson) learned that he had a long-lost brother named Richard and a niece named Nina who he knew nothing about.
  After Richard died, Nina came to live with Roy on the eponymous Street and soon began
  
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• Metallica gifts £20,000 to Cardiff Foodbank in ‘largest celebrity donation’

  29-06-2026 13:32 via metro.co.uk
  
  Metallica have donated a huge sum to Cardiff Foodbank (Picture: Mike Lewis Photography/Redferns)Cardiff Foodbank have thanked Metallica after the band donated a whopping £20,000 to help replenish stocks.The Grammy-winning band played in the Welsh capital on Sunday evening at the Principality Stadium as part of their latest tour.Alongside the boost to the economy that big events usually bring, Metallica gave a hefty donation to the food bank through the band’s foundation, All Within
  
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• Venezuela struck by strong aftershock days after devastating twin earthquakes

  29-06-2026 13:28 via metro.co.uk
  
  Tens of thousands are still believed to be missing in Venezuela after twin earthquakes (Picture: Shutterstock)Venezuela has been hit by a strong aftershock just days after devastating twin earthquakes killed at least 1,450 people.Tens of thousands are still believed to be missing in the South American country after last Wednesday’s earthquake.Now, a strong aftershock is believed to have been felt shortly after 7am (11am GMT) in Caracas and La Guaira.It comes as the search continues for su
  
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• Burnham's Northern invasion: PM-in-waiting tees up tax raids on South and vows to set up new No10 in Manchester - but dodges questions

  29-06-2026 13:24 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Burnham is giving his first big speech in Manchester this morning, pledging to move power and money North.
  
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• Warning over dangerous trend of kids heating 'squishy' toys in the microwave

  29-06-2026 13:21 via dailymail.com
  
  Medical experts are warning of the dangers of a trend for heating 'squishy' toys in the microwave after several children suffered serious burns.
  
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• Crufts winner banned from owning dogs after 77 dogs found starving in filthy conditions

  29-06-2026 13:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES - Former Crufts winner Lynda Cooper, 74, has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after RSCPA inspectors made the grim discovery
  
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• Andy Burnham speech live: PM-in-waiting announces No10 of the North in major update on plans for government

  29-06-2026 13:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  With only weeks to go until he could become PM, Andy Burnham is setting out his agenda, beginning with a highly-anticipated speech in Manchester this morning
  
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• POLL OF THE DAY: Will Britain go in a 'new direction' under Andy Burnham, as he promises?

  29-06-2026 13:20 via dailymail.com
  
  Prospective prime minister Andy Burnham has promised to give the UK a 'new direction', vowing to end 'politics as usual' and rescue a country which is 'stuck in a rut'.
  
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• 80% of single-player game sales are on PS5 over Xbox reveals combined data

  29-06-2026 13:19 via metro.co.uk
  
  007 First Light is the latest single-player hit (IO Interactive)The vast majority of single-player game sales come from PlayStation 5 players, even as Microsoft tries to deny it.The PlayStation 5 is vastly more popular than the Xbox Series X/S in terms of sales, with Sony’s console selling 93 million units versus the estimated 35 million for Microsoft’s machine.
  The failure of the Xbox Series X/S is emphasised further when you compare its sales with the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo&r
  
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• Wimbledon tell eager tennis fans NOT to arrive looking for a ticket today with 10,000 spectators already queuing at 8.30am on Day One

  29-06-2026 13:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Wimbledon have told fans to stop coming down to the queue on opening day after enormous numbers of hopefuls descended in the hope of grabbing a ticket.
  
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• Now scientists are trying to make the sausage roll healthier!

  29-06-2026 13:17 via dailymail.com
  
  It is the latest treat to fall foul with the health police. And now Scots scientists are trying to create a less artery bursting version of sausage roll without compromising its flavour or texture.
  
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• This is what I did on a toxic middle-class school mums' camping trip to Cornwall that got me banned from the friendship group - and why I don't regret it

  29-06-2026 13:15 via dailymail.com
  
  Once you hit your 50s, you find friendship groups dwindling. School-gate cliques diminish as children get older while university pals either cement their place as BFFs or lose touch.
  
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• French heatwave sees bodies pile up as 44C scorcher puts 'catastrophic' strain on mortuaries

  29-06-2026 13:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Funeral directors are dealing with requests to take bodies every few minutes after a heatwave baked the country and sent temperatures soaring up to 44C degrees
  
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• Gutted soap icon fails to land Strictly role: ‘Dreams don’t always arrive on our timeline’

  29-06-2026 13:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sarah has spoken out about her Strictly journey being temporarily halted (Picture: Instagram/sarahjaynedunn)Hollyoaks legend Sarah Jayne Dunn has taken to social media to vent her disappointment at missing out on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.The former soap icon-turned OnlyFans sensation hasn’t been shy on her desire to slip into some sequins and take to the floor this year.She uploaded 16 weeks worth of posts on Instagram, with which the star attempted to ‘manifest&rsquo
  
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• Wimbledon's price of Pimm's soars and pints of Stella reach ridiculous new heights

  29-06-2026 13:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Wimbledon gets underway on Monday with thousands of fans pouring into SW19, but they will have to dig deep into their pockets to indulge in alcoholic delights
  
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• Ed Gamble: ‘You wouldn’t see Joanne McNally and Richard Ayoade in the same room together’

  29-06-2026 13:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Joanne McNally, Ed Gamble and Richard Ayoade are fronting a brand new show (Picture: TLC UK/Rob Parfitt)‘I don’t think men or women should tune in. Single mums shouldn’t tune in,’ says Joanne McNally and Ed Gamble when I ask them who might be offended by their new show Unacceptable.The premise is simple: six comedians intentionally try to be as provocative as possible by bringing their most offensive opinions to the table in a bid to try and swing the studio audience in
  
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• At least one dead after shooting at World Cup ‘fan zone’ in California

  29-06-2026 13:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  The deadly incident happened at the popular bar area in San Jose used to screen World Cup games (Picture: Alamy Live News/ZUMA Press)One person was killed and another is fighting for their life after a gunman opened fire into a fan zone used to screen the World Cup games.
  The attack happened at San Pedro Square in the San Francisco Bay Area, which has seen hundreds of fans flock there to watch the football.
  At the time of the shooting on Sunday night, there were no game screenings at the popula
  
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• 'If you were here today you would have been so proud': Dame Deborah James's family shares touching tribute to late cancer campaigner four years after her death

  29-06-2026 13:07 via dailymail.com
  
  After being diagnosed with bowel cancer, Dame Deborah became an online sensation, thanks to her social media content which showed her living with 'rebellious hope'.
  
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• Cheshire's iconic venue loved by the Beckhams is on the market for £1.25million after years of unpaid rent

  29-06-2026 13:02 via dailymail.com
  
  After years of hosting the likes of Bryan Robson, Martin Edwards and the Beckhams the venue has been put on the market for £1.25million.
  
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• Urgent warning for anyone using anti-depressants, insulin or inhalers this summer

  29-06-2026 12:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The heat can have dangerous side effects on certain medications.
  
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• New search for British teen seven months after he disappeared on mountain hiking trip near Dracula's castle

  29-06-2026 12:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Rescuers have launched a fresh search for a British teenager who disappeared on a hiking trip near Dracula's castle seven months ago.  
  
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• Cody Gakpo World Cup decision made after partner's tragic miscarriage

  29-06-2026 12:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Cody Gakpo has made himself available for the Netherlands' World Cup clash with Morocco, just days after their baby boy had passed away during pregnancy
  
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• Nigerian pilot who became first African to fly solo around the globe loses race discrimination case against Ryanair

  29-06-2026 12:57 via dailymail.com
  
  Ademilola 'Lola' Odujinrin was sacked from the budget airline for failing to report serious safety failings which he tried to 'avoid being blamed for', an employment tribunal heard.
  
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• British citizen found dead in Peru after week-long search

  29-06-2026 12:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jordan Maginley, 29, was reportedly admitted to hospital without identification after suffering a medical emergency while out on a run.
  
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• Les Mills dead at 91: Olympic legend helped establish the worldwide fitness industry with his pioneering business

  29-06-2026 12:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Les Mills built his first gym on Victoria Street in central Auckland with his wife Colleen in 1968, after representing New Zealand in both the shot put and discus.
  
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• UK drivers alerted as change 'should be faster' this week

  29-06-2026 12:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The average price of unleaded petrol has now changed
  
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• New energy drink rule hailed a 'huge win for health'

  29-06-2026 12:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Plan is set to come into force across England
  
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• Viktor Gyokeres speaks out on Arsenal future amid Julian Alvarez swap deal speculation

  29-06-2026 12:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  Viktor Gyokeres is set to take on his Arsenal teammate William Saliba at the World Cup (Picture: Sky Sports)Viktor Gyokeres admits he is ‘flattered’ to have been linked with a move away from Arsenal but has hinted he wants to remain part of Mikel Arteta’s future plans.The Sweden international ended his first season in English football as a Premier League champion following his high-profile move from Sporting Lisbon.Gyokeres earned his move to the north London club on the back
  
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