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• Neem London unveils eco-friendly rain jackets perfect for current UK weather (and you can get 15% o

  02-10-2024 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  There’s no time like the present, to invest in a jacket that will keep you warm and dry this autumn. (Picture: Neem London/Linkby/Metro)
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  As the UK braces for a spell of wet and windy weather over the next few days, there’s no better ti
  
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• Unlikely Hollywood icon to star in ‘epic and bloody’ surfing horror film

  14-10-2024 15:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  Kevin Costner is set to star in a surfing-inspired horror film. Yes, really (Picture: Getty)Hollywood icon Kevin Costner has his sights set on the world of horror as he co-writes and stars in a new surfing thriller.The Waterworld star, 69, will make his grand return to the sea in Headhunters, in which he appears in the lead role.Fans might be surprised by his latest venture, considering he’s best-known for non-horror roles such as Field of Dreams, Dances with Wolves, The Bodyguard and his
  
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• 7 things you should never do on a plane, according to the experts

  14-10-2024 15:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  Frequent flier? Listen up (Picture: Getty Images)Whether you’re a frequent flier who jets across the world for work, or someone who hops on a plane twice a year for a well-earned break, most of us will have boarded a flight at some point in recent months.
  And whatever the reason for travelling, we all want a relaxing flight which sees us arriving at our destination refreshed and ready for our onward journey.
  But just like any form of public transport, how you behave when you’re on a
  
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• Baby killer could be out on licence after serving 22 years in prison

  14-10-2024 15:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  Liam Foster (right) murdered little Leonie Lewis in 2002 (Picture: SWNS)The family of a baby who was battered to death by her mum’s boyfriend have been are ‘disgusted’ as her killer could be allowed to roam the streets again.Leonie Lewis was just 14-months-old when she brutally murdered and left covered in 50 bruises and marks by Liam Foster, now 44, on December 31, 2002.She was also branded on her back with cigarette lighter and candle wax was found in her hair.Leonie&rsq
  
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• Manchester United urged to rehire Sir Alex Ferguson, 82, for ‘one more season’

  14-10-2024 15:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sir Alex Ferguson spent 27 years in charge of Manchester United (Pictures: Getty)England football hero Paul Gascoigne says he would ‘love’ Sir Alex Ferguson to return to Manchester United for ‘one more season’.Fergie established himself as one of the greatest managers of all time during his remarkable 27-year spell at Old Trafford.Under Ferguson, who turns 83 in December, United won 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, four League Cups and two Champions Leagues.Manches
  
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• TV star ‘paid £250,000 to stay at BBC despite cancelled shows’

  14-10-2024 15:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  The BBC reportedly paid a huge presenter £250,000 (Picture: Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)Sources have claimed the BBC paid Paddy McGuinness a hefty sum to keep him from working at rivals like ITV.The former Take Me Out host, 51, has appeared on numerous programmes for the BBC, including Top Gear and A Question of Sport.The motoring programme was put to rest after Freddie Flintoff’s horrific car crash, while A Question of Sport was axed after 53 years in December.However, it’s now
  
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• Novak Djokovic can still mix it with the young guns but is no longer the top dog

  14-10-2024 15:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic won his last grand slam at the US Open in New York last year (Picture: Getty Images)Rafael Nadal’s retirement leaves Novak Djokovic as the last gunslinger standing and almost certainly the best man ever to stroll on to a tennis court.He’s probably not the nicest guy to face across the net, there’s never been another with the grace, poise and killer instinct akin to James Bond which is possessed by Roger Federer.Djokovic is, however, the only player to win 24 men&
  
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• 'I gave birth 12 weeks early while on holiday and now face huge bill to bring baby home'

  14-10-2024 15:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tesni Griffiths, who lives in from Wrexham, north Wales, was visiting her partner Omar's family in the Middle East when she suddenly went into labour at just 26 weeks
  
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• BMW driver's fateful decision to speed down San Antonio freeway ends in fireball tragedy

  14-10-2024 15:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A silver BMW went up in flames after crashing with an 18-wheeler in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday. The luxury car's driver was found dead at the scene.
  
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• Multi-millionaire films himself tossing his two-month-old baby son into snow for views

  14-10-2024 15:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Russian blogger Sergei Kosenko is said to be facing ten years in prison because of a viral clip he posted on social media showing him apparently throwing a baby into a snowdrift
  
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• Have I Got News For You comic says he was racially abused on way to a gig when train passenger told him to 'go back to your own country'

  14-10-2024 15:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  He has been described as 'Spain's best export' and is used to seeing the lighter side of life. But for comic Ignacio Lopez, there was nothing remotely amusing about the racial abuse he suffered en route to a gig
  
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• Prince Louis' very cheeky six-word demand to Kate Middleton on first royal engagement

  14-10-2024 15:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prince Louis never fails to entertain on his public outings - and that includes his first ever royal engagement when he got stuck in at the Big Help Out with his family
  
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• Only people with high IQs can solve this fiendishly difficult brainteaser in 30 seconds

  14-10-2024 15:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  People are being challenged to try work out a tricky brain teaser involving four people crossing a bridge and only those with a high IQ are said to be able to do it in less than 30 seconds
  
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• Jamie Oliver's 'delicious' garlic chicken takes just 18 minutes to make and is perfect for autumn

  14-10-2024 15:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jamie Oliver has shared his recipe for a garlic chicken dish that has been inspired by the "wonderful flavours of Lebanon" and comes together in just 18 minutes
  
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• 'I'm a flight attendant and there's a hidden seat button to make trip much more relaxing'

  14-10-2024 15:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A Virgin Australia crew member has shown on a TikTok video a "special" button that is hidden on arm rests and will ensure that your flight it a lot more comfortable
  
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• Doctor issues warning over over-the-counter medication millions of people take every day

  14-10-2024 15:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Dr Ahmed, a GP based in the UK, took to TikTok to issue the warning, saying: "I bet the vast majority of you have even been prescribed or currently take this medication right now"
  
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• 'I'm a psychologist - all couples should listen to my warning on bed rotting trend'

  14-10-2024 14:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  An expert has urged couples to break the cycle of 'bed rotting' as it could spell disaster for your relationship. The pro has explained why it's so tempting to do it - and what to do instead
  
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• Time magazine owner rips into Kamala Harris for ignoring MULTIPLE requests to sit for an interview

  14-10-2024 14:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kamala Harris is facing the ire of TIME's owner after she refused to sit for an interview with the renowned news magazine.
  
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• Frontier Airlines passenger screams 'I am president' as she orders pilot to turn around

  14-10-2024 14:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The woman, who has not been named, was flying from San Diego to Las Vegas - but suddenly made a scene when she realised she'd left her phone in the departure lounge
  
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• Hogwarts Legacy is getting new DLC for Definitive Edition claims report

  14-10-2024 14:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  The magic hasn’t gone just yet (Warner Bros.)Warner Bros. is apparently conjuring up a special edition of Hogwarts Legacy, featuring several hours of additional content.Hogwarts Legacy is one of the most successful single-player games of recent years, with sales exceeding 24 million copies – a number only rivalled by Elden Ring.Its success has already locked in a sequel, with Warner Bros. Discovery chief financial officer, Gunnar Wiedenfels recently describing a follow-up as ‘o
  
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• Presidential polls live updates: Trump gets another boost over Harris after polls show him gaining

  14-10-2024 14:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  U.S. POLITICS LIVE BLOG: Follow all the updates from the campaign trial with 22 days until the election.
  
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• My church's pastor 'sexually abused a child'... now we want our millions in donations back

  14-10-2024 14:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A class action lawsuit has been filed against Gateway Church by parishioners who claim the megachurch misused their tithes that they were told would go toward missionary work.
  
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• BBC chef ‘heartbroken’ to announce closure of Michelin-starred restaurant after 17 years

  14-10-2024 14:51 via metro.co.uk
  
  Chef and TV star Glynn Purnell has announced the closure of his restaurant Purnell’s (Picture: Purnell’s Restaurant)A chef who has appeared on shows including Saturday Kitchen, Come Dine with Me and Great British Menu has announced the closure of his Michelin-starred restaurant.Glynn Purnell started his career in 1996, working with notable chefs including Gordon Ramsay.He later went on to open his own restaurant, Purnell’s, in Birmingham in 2007.It was awarded a coveted Micheli
  
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• Drivers warned as major motorway closures set to bring two weeks of travel chaos

  14-10-2024 14:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Closures begin from 9pm tomorrow and will continue until 6am on Sunday, October 27 and are likely to affect families heading for half term breaks around Southampton and Portsmouth
  
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• 'Scientists discover how our brain works when we make important decisions'

  14-10-2024 14:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Dr Miriam Stoppard shares important research from Cambridge University into the mysteries of our prefrontal cortex, which guides us when we're planning ahead
  
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• How to get tickets for London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks 2025

  14-10-2024 14:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  Watching one of the most famous fireworks shows in the world is certainly one way to ring in the new year Getty Images EuropeWhile you might mentally still be in March, it won’t be 2024 for much longer.
  Yes, reader, it’s going to be 2025 in a little over two months.
  While the drumbeat of time might give you a minor existential crisis, at the very least, it means you’ll soon be able to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks display.London’s annual NYE fireworks show is a
  
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• Inside the supernatural vortex of 'the other Area 51' - home to the CIA's longest-serving director

  14-10-2024 14:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Locals and ghost hunters alike have claimed for years that Thompson Park in upstate New York has a strange vortex that magically transports visitors to other areas in the park.
  
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• Dad stuns the internet with ingenious Ziploc bag hack: 'Best thing since sliced bread!'

  14-10-2024 14:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Father-of-three Dustin Hadley has shared an ingenious Ziploc bag hack that could help save you money by making each box last twice as long.
  
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• Woman 'spikes' her friends' drinks at party to teach them important lesson

  14-10-2024 14:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A woman has taken to social media to show just how easy it is to spike someone's drink. She is now urging people to remain vigilant and never leave their drink uncovered and unattended
  
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• Shoppers rave about night cream that’s the ‘best’ they’ve ever used – and you can get two for the price of one

  14-10-2024 14:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  This night cream from TEMPLESPA is giving £6 from every sale to the Alzheimer’s Society both in the UK and Scotland. (Picture: Metro/Getty/TEMPLESPA)
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  This October, the science-led skincare brand TEMPLESPA is once again making a differe
  
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