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• Missing cat found 86 miles away from home almost one year after he disappeared

  23-08-2026 17:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Ginge had been missing for almost one year when he was discovered more than 100 miles from home living among a feral cat colony - leaving his owner in floods of tears when she received the call
  
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• Skins star ‘earns three times Channel 4 show salary on OnlyFans’

  23-08-2026 21:35 via metro.co.uk
  Megan Prescott has said she’s earned three times her Skins salary on OnlyFans (Picture: David Fisher/Shutterstock)Skins star Megan Prescott has said that when she joined OnlyFans during the pandemic, she only had £300 to her name.Prescott starred as Katie Finch in the cult Channel 4 show, acting in 16 episodes of the noughties touchstone alongside her twin sister Kathryn.But the 35-year-old actress has said in a new interview that her earnings on the explicit content sharing platfor
  
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• German politician dubbed 'craziest councillor' wants to turn city of Mannheim into 'swinger's paradise' by hosting sex party at council building

  23-08-2026 21:34 via dailymail.com
  
  While most councillors are focused on fixing problems with traffic lights or bin collections, Julien Ferrat wants to turn the city of Mannheim into a 'swinger's paradise'.
  
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• How the Great British chippy now costs £11: Average price of traditional fish and chip takeaways soars as overfishing of cod and sanctions against Russia take their toll on shops

  23-08-2026 21:33 via dailymail.com
  
  Five years ago, the average cost of a portion of fish and chips was £6.95, nearly £4 cheaper than the meal would cost today, according to the Office for National Statistics.
  
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• Gary Neville makes huge Arsenal title claim after Liverpool draw with Newcastle

  23-08-2026 21:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  Man Utd legend and ex-England defender Gary Neville (Picture: Getty)Gary Neville says Arsenal should retain the Premier League trophy ‘by a street’ as neither Manchester City or Liverpool look like title-winning teams.The Gunners began their title defence with a routine 3-0 win over newly-promoted Coventry City on Friday night.Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka scored first-half goals for Mikel Arteta’s side before Martin Odegaard added a third after the break.Man City and Liverpool,
  
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• Gary Neville makes Arsenal and Chelsea title claim after Liverpool draw with Newcastle

  23-08-2026 21:25 via metro.co.uk
  Man Utd legend and ex-England defender Gary Neville (Picture: Getty)Gary Neville has ‘never been so sure’ Arsenal will retain the Premier League trophy and says Chelsea could be their biggest rivals as neither Manchester City or Liverpool look like title-winning teams.The Gunners began their title defence with a routine 3-0 win over newly-promoted Coventry City on Friday night.Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka scored first-half goals for Mikel Arteta’s side before Martin Odegaard ad
  
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• Dystopian Harvard professors make AI CLONES of themselves to teach entrepreneurship course that'll set students back $699

  23-08-2026 21:19 via dailymail.com
  
  Jeff Bussgang, a senior lecturer at Harvard, volunteered to help develop the AI avatars, one of which was cloned of himself.
  
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• Millions face weeks of delays as 1,500 bus drivers announce strike dates - see full list

  23-08-2026 21:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Thousands of London bus drivers are due to walk out next week after rejecting a deal in a row over sweltering cabs which union chiefs say can reach 40C and higher
  
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• Moment 'TikTok joyrider' killed in Teesside police smash drives recklessly in clip posted online - as families of 'hero' police officers who died in crash tell of their agony

  23-08-2026 21:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Jacob Matusiak, 23, was among seven people who died in the early hours of Saturday when a car travelling the wrong way down the A66 near Middlesbrough.
  
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• More torment for the Driscolls in Coronation Street as Ollie faces prison in unexpected turn of events

  23-08-2026 21:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ollie Driscoll faces trouble (Picture: ITV)Amid their efforts to move forward after the Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon) ordeal in Coronation Street, the Driscoll family are going to face another huge problem soon as they discover there’s a high chance Ollie Driscoll (Raphael Akuwudike) is going to go to prison.The situation begins when Christina Boyd (Amy Robbins) decides to get drunk at the pub.At the time, she believes that her relationship with George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley) is reaching
  
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• EastEnders boss reveals changes to Sean Slater amid ‘exciting’ plans

  23-08-2026 21:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sean Slater is back, and we can’t wait! (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/PA Wire)EastEnders boss Ben Wadey has opened up about Sean Slater’s permanent return to Walford, teasing some big plans for the much-loved character as he comes back to the Square.Rob Kazinsky is reprising his role as Sean, with the character set to make his comeback after more than a decade away.Sean has already been a huge presence in EastEnders history, known for his unpredictable behaviour, complicated relationshi
  
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• The National Grid collapses, Britain goes dark... chaos is unleashed: Nightmare scenario that Britain's Net Zero obsession is pushing us ever closer to, by energy expert KATHRYN PORTER

  23-08-2026 20:53 via dailymail.com
  
  KATHRYN PORTER: The truth is that the national grid is more fragile than at any time since privatisation in 1987.
  
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• ‘Madness!’ – Jamie Carragher makes worrying Liverpool claim after Newcastle draw

  23-08-2026 20:51 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jamie Carragher was not impressed with Liverpool against Newcastle (Photo: Getty)Jamie Carragher slammed Andoni Iraola’s tactics as Liverpool scraped a 2-2 draw at Newcastle United in their opening Premier League clash.Following emotional pre-match tributes to the late Kevin Keegan, Newcastle were the better side at St. James’ Park on Sunday, taking an early lead through Anthony Elanga.Cody Gakpo equalised after the break, only for the home side to hit back immediately with Joe Will
  
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• Two women, 19 and 20, arrested as boy, 3, fights for life after 'falling from window' in Rochdale

  23-08-2026 20:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Two women have been arrested after a three-year-old boy was left fighting for his life in hospital following an incident in Rochdale on Sunday
  
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• Melania takes pride of place by Trump's side to give rare interview at Freedom 250 Grand Prix amid vile marriage rumors... as aide Natalie Harp is spotted following closely behind on pit road

  23-08-2026 20:36 via dailymail.com
  
  First Lady Melania Trump joined her husband, President Donald Trump, for her second public appearance of the week at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, DC on Sunday.
  
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• Eighteen families say 'enough is enough' as they demand an end to the drowning epidemic

  23-08-2026 20:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Eighteen families have joined forces to write an open letter to the PM Andy Burnham about the national drowning epidemic after the latest triple tragedy, which happened in Shoreham-on-Sea
  
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• Moment 'TikTok joyrider' killed in Teesside police smash drives recklessly in clip posted online - as tributes pour in for 'hero' police officers who died in crash

  23-08-2026 20:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Jacob Matusiak, 23, was among seven people who died in the early hours of Saturday when a car travelling the wrong way down the A66 near Middlesbrough.
  
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• Irish mother-of-three, 30, is found dead in Australia: Man is charged with murder

  23-08-2026 19:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Annmarie O'Reilly, 30, was found injured in a house in the Melbourne suburb Ferntree Gully on Friday.
  
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• Two women are arrested after boy, three, is left fighting for his life following fall from window

  23-08-2026 19:54 via dailymail.com
  
  Police raced to a property in Rochdale at 4.16pm after the alarm was raised about the boy's welfare.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of murder after house fire in Hounslow leaves one dead and eight injured

  23-08-2026 19:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died and eight others were injured in a house fire in Hounslow, London, in the early hours of Wednesday
  
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• UK weather maps shows at least 27C forecast for 15 areas of the country - see full list

  23-08-2026 19:31 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Weather maps from Netweather.tv show several parts of the UK will experience hot weather on Wednesday August 26 with temperatures of 26-27C forecast across at least 15 areas
  
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• Woke Seattle mayor faces brutal reality check as shootings rock city and top official says she has NO public safety plan

  23-08-2026 19:20 via dailymail.com
  
  The critique from the City Council's public safety chair is the mayor's latest blow from fellow officials as polling shows her at a 37 percent favorability rate with a D+ grade on public safety.
  
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• Chelsea reject offer for forgotten £52m star ahead of Premier League opener

  23-08-2026 19:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Xabi Alonso makes his Chelsea debut on Monday (Photo: Getty)Chelsea have reportedly rejected Roma’s opening offer for Jamie Gittens but talks are set to continue over a possible transfer.Xabi Alonso will make his debut in the Blues dugout on Monday night when they visit local rivals Fulham in their opening Premier League match.But there is still a great deal of business the club needs to do, with their focus on offloading the many unwanted players still at Stamford Bridge.This includes th
  
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• California high school football season opener descends into CHAOS...fans run for cover after accused shooter, 15, gunned down promising teen athlete

  23-08-2026 19:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Levi Brown, 17, was gunned down in the stadium of Independence High School in Bakersfield, California, during the season opener on Friday night.
  
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• Family of young woman killed in terrifying tram murder SUE the city...lawsuit claims 'systemic failures' led to heinous killing that shocked the world

  23-08-2026 19:06 via dailymail.com
  
  The family of Iryna Zarutska filed a lawsuit against the City of Charlotte and Professional Security Services a year after she was killed on August 22, 2025.
  
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• Man is arrested for 'house fire murder' on train to France after woman died and eight others were hurt in London inferno

  23-08-2026 18:59 via dailymail.com
  
  The suspect, 34, was travelling on a train to France when Kent Police apprehended him on Sunday. He remains in custody.
  
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• English cricket hit by fresh scandal as star handcuffed after nightclub incident

  23-08-2026 18:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Videos have circulated on social media of England cricket star Brydon Carse being led away by police in Derby with the ECB having now spoken out on the incident in the aftermath
  
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• Warm From Home: Outrage as WFH contractors 'have heating bills paid for by hard-working taxpayers'

  23-08-2026 18:35 via dailymail.com
  
  Since 2022, utility bill subsidy payments to HMRC contractors working from home have more than doubled - from £95,000 four years ago to £211,000 in 2026.
  
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• Moment one of 'TikTok joyriders' killed in Teesside drives recklessly in clip posted online just months before crash

  23-08-2026 18:29 via dailymail.com
  
  Jacob Matusiak, 23, was among seven people who died in the early hours of Saturday when a car travelling the wrong way down the A66 near Middlesbrough.
  
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• Melania marks second rare public appearance in a week alongside Trump at DC Indy Car Race

  23-08-2026 18:28 via dailymail.com
  
  First Lady Melania Trump joined her husband, President Donald Trump, for her second public appearance of the week at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, DC on Sunday.
  
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