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• Philip Hammond’s Welsh Terrier Rex has hundreds following his Instagram posts

  27-12-2016 20:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The dog owned by The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, has become a social media star on Instagram and has nearly 600 followers on the website.
  
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• Outlander star Sam Heughan jokes he won't give up the day job as he gets set to DJ at the Commonwealth Games

  24-06-2026 12:23 via dailymail.com
  
  He swept to global fame for his lead role in blockbuster TV show Outlander, playing Jamie Fraser in a dramatic and windswept 18th century Scotland.
  
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• Declan Rice beams as he and partner Lauren Fryer hold a baby in the stands with their son Jude after England's draw with Ghana

  24-06-2026 12:20 via dailymail.com
  
  Rice and long-term partner Lauren Fryer have a three-year-old son Jude, who joined them in recent on-pitch Premier League title celebrations - as well as at last night's game.
  
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• Body of 'murdered' schoolgirl, 14, was missed by residents searching for her after being 'hidden in dense undergrowth' - as boy, 14, is arrested

  24-06-2026 12:20 via dailymail.com
  
  Residents desperately searching for 14-year-old Lilly Jones revealed they missed finding her body just 500 yards from her home - because it had been purposely 'hidden' in dense undergrowth.
  
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• M&S’s beloved strawberry sandwich is back — with a major change shoppers say is ‘deranged’

  24-06-2026 12:19 via metro.co.uk
  
  The viral sandwich is back, and there’s a brand new version too (Picture: M&S)One year ago, M&S sent shoppers into an absolute frenzy when it dropped the Red Diamond Strawberry & Creme Sandwich.The sweet treat became a must-try, with a whopping 75,000 sold in the first five days after it landed in stores.
  So popular was the Japanese-inspired sando that Foodhalls sold out almost instantly after it was placed on the shelves.
  And the retailer is preparing for the madness to resum
  
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• Elite private schoolboy turned young hotshot lawyer swaps parents' $6million mansion for a jail cell - after he was charged with rape, child sexual assault and supplying drugs to a child

  24-06-2026 12:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Former elite private schoolboy turned hotshot young lawyer Oska Purcell has now been charged with rape after being slapped with multiple child sex charges and supplying drugs to a child.
  
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• Drivers endure hour-long delays on hottest day after serious crash on M25

  24-06-2026 12:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  Traffic is stationary on the M25 after a serious crash in Surrey (Picture: National Highways)Drivers face long delays on the M25 after a serious collision in Surrey today during the extreme heat wave.
  The incident happened at junction J6 Godstone south of Caterham this morning.
  Footage from the scene appears to show a tent erected on the side of the road.
  National Highways said the motorway is currently blocked in both directions while an air ambulance works at the scene.
  Traffic is stationary
  
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• Mum's free heatwave method to cool down in 39C heat as people say 'must try this'

  24-06-2026 12:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Laura, 37, says the simple step has transformed bedtime for her and her children during hot weather
  
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• Section of 'magic roundabout' closes as massive sinkhole opens up near interchange that baffles drivers, cyclists and pedestrians with its 36 traffic lights

  24-06-2026 12:13 via dailymail.com
  
  A section of a divisive 'magic roundabout' equipped with 36 sets of traffic lights has been cordoned off after a deep sinkhole opened up.
  
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• Next PM: Keir Starmer braces for post-resignation speech PMQs as Burnham picks Purnell for chief of staff

  24-06-2026 12:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Keir Starmer’s Commons outing will mark his first public appearance since the emotional statement he made on Monday, when the Prime Minister set out a timetable for his exit
  
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• Dettol faces boycott in China over advert showing 'toxic' man seeking a 'clean' virgin to marry

  24-06-2026 12:10 via dailymail.com
  
  While the brand said it intended to criticise 'toxic men' with its ad, it has sparked controversy on social media, with several critics saying it is offensive to women.
  
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• Met Office extends heatwave warnings for 24 hours in 54 places - full list

  24-06-2026 12:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Temperatures have been soaring this week due to a “heat-dome” that could smash previous June records and see the mercury rise as high as 40C
  
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• Popular airline introduces ‘genius’ innovation for better sleep on flights

  24-06-2026 12:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sleeping on planes can be a nightmare (Picture: Getty Images)A good sleep on a plane evades a lot of us, and it’s not for a lack of trying.Social media is flooded with countless makeshift methods to try and get some comfortable shuteye, from tying your head to the chair with a scarf, to pulling your knees to your chest and tightening the seatbelt around your ankles.But Emirates has just introduced a game-changing feature in their seats, which allows passengers to rest their head for a nap
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2026 – the Oral‑B electric toothbrushes slashed by up to 71%

  24-06-2026 12:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  There’s never been a better time to upgrade your toothbrush! (Picture: Metro/Amazon/Getty)
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  Prime Day is here! And if you’re on the hunt for a brand new electric toothbrush, you’ve come to the right place as Oral-B has slashed the cost of its dentist-recommended toothbrushes. As of Wednesday morning, Amazon is o
  
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• UK air conditioning rules explained with 'permission required'

  24-06-2026 12:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  With the UK experiencing record-breaking temperatures this summer, many homeowners have been looking for ways to keep cool
  
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• Keep your dog safe in 40C heat dome with simple five-second test

  24-06-2026 11:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Pet owners up and down the country will be wondering when is best to take their dog for a walk in the heatwave - and there's a simple five-second test which will give you the answer
  
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• Police release images of cannibal's lair filled with human bones - and trophy cabinet containing skull and reconstructed face made from skin

  24-06-2026 11:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Horrifying photos show the criminal's lair in Budapest, Hungary, where he decorated his lair with bones hanging down the curtains and kept a case full of the morbid remains.
  
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• London goes ape for Caesar the fibreglass gorilla after he was evicted from his home

  24-06-2026 11:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Poor Caesar was told he could no longer stay with Adele Teale at her home in Wakefield, West Yorkshire - but now he's landed at London's Flight Centre and caused quite a stir
  
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• ‘Dry strokers’ are the gross swimmers plaguing UK pools and lidos

  24-06-2026 11:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  There’s one piece of pool etiquette you don’t want to neglect this summer (Picture: Getty Images/fStop)A lido or outdoor pool is, quite simply, the only place to be during this heatwave.But if you’re squeezing in a dip on your lunch break or finally submerging at the end of the day, you’ll likely be covered in suncream, perfume, deodorant, make-up and, let’s face it, sweat.That’s why there are signs all over the place in changing rooms urging swimmers to have
  
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• Gary Neville and Ian Wright question two Thomas Tuchel decisions after England World Cup draw

  24-06-2026 11:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  Former England internationals Gary Neville and Ian Wright (Picture: The Overlap)Gary Neville and Ian Wright questioned two of Thomas Tuchel’s selection choices after England were held to a lacklustre 0-0 draw with Ghana.The Three Lions dominated possession in Boston on Tuesday evening but managed only four shots on target as they were held to a goalless draw.Nico O’Reilly saw a late effort come back off the bar before Harry Kane skied the rebound, while Bukayo Saka saw a curling eff
  
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• Family of bison fight off pack of wolves to protect calf being attacked

  24-06-2026 11:53 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 PageA camera trap in a Polish forest has captured first-of-its-kind footage of a family of bison fighting off a pack of wolves.On September 15 last year, five wolves began hunting the animals – only to be driven off.
  The recording shows the pack surrounding a calf, biting its neck and attempting to drag it away before two cows come to the rescue.
  The wolve
  
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• Married at First Sight bridal boutique owner is suing landlord for £500,000 after 'leaks ruined hundreds of wedding dresses and led to the breakdown of her own marriage'

  24-06-2026 11:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Sharon Underwood, 57, says her shop Love Me Do Brides suffered devastating losses after water repeatedly poured into the shop in Kingston-upon-Thames.
  
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• Harry Styles beats the heatwave in crop top at Wembley Stadium

  24-06-2026 11:51 via metro.co.uk
  
  Harry Styles continued his historic run at Wembley Stadium last night (Picture: Anthony Pham/Shutterstock)With temperatures set to reach a scorching 38°C this week, what better way is there for Harry Styles to beat the heat than wearing a crop top?
  The As It Was star, 32, performed his sixth of 12 performances at Wembley Stadium in London last night, as he bids to beat Coldplay’s record of 10 performances there last year.However, following the Met Office’s rare red weather
  
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• Iran boasts Trump's war deal is 'America's declaration of defeat' after Donald rages at US Senate's 'meaningless' vote demanding an end to the conflict

  24-06-2026 11:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Iran has boasted that the deal it is signing with the US to end the Middle East war is 'America's declaration of defeat.'
  
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• Scorching 40°C temperatures ‘will soon become the new normal for the UK’

  24-06-2026 11:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  A meteorologist has warned that we could see more regular ‘super heatwaves’ in the UK. (Picture: Getty/ Metro)As the UK is engulfed in its second major heatwave of the year, a senior meteorologist has warned that the country is on course to experience regular ‘super heatwaves’ that will have a devastating impact.  Jim Dale said that the UK and the rest of the world is in danger of ‘boiling over’ as extreme heat becomes commonplace due to climate change.
  
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• Nottingham baby deaths scandal updates: Largest ever NHS maternity review to be published

  24-06-2026 11:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The largest maternity review in the history of the NHS is being published today, with contributions from 2,500 families and more than 800 staff members at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust
  
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• Royal Mail issues urgent warning today as 91 UK postcodes face late deliveries

  24-06-2026 11:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A statement has been issued amid the record-breaking heatwave
  
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• Jesy Nelson rages at health minister for ‘outrageous’ response to daughter’s campaign

  24-06-2026 11:43 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 PageJesy Nelson has shared her outrage at MPs following a recent debate to encourage a full spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) screening roll-out.The former Little Mix singer, 35, broke down in tears as she shared a seven-minute video recalling an interaction during a visit to parliament to meet with public health minister Sharon Hodgson, who argued against
  
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• NHS doctor's urgent 'four hour' Met Office heat red alert rule

  24-06-2026 11:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Appearing on BBC Breakfast health expert advised people not to go out in one period of the day
  
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• Sonic The Hedgehog is being re-released on cartridge but there’s a big problem

  24-06-2026 11:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gotta go fast on the Switch 2 (Sega)Sega has revealed two new collections for classic Sonic games, as Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition comes to Switch 2. Sonic The Hedgehog celebrates its 35th anniversary this month, and Sega marked the occasion with a special livestream. During the stream, several new Sonic-related announcements were made, the first of which had been leaked countless times already: Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2. This definitive
  
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