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• Phone scammers' tricks caught on tape

  04-09-2015 23:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three men who tricked their victim into handing over her £12,000 savings on the phone have been caught on tape, thanks to her son's premonition.
  
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• Family of mum stabbed to death ‘by stranger’ while asleep next to baby demand ‘justice’

  18-07-2026 13:10 via metro.co.uk
  
  Kirandeep Kaur, 24, was allegedly attacked by stranger Daniel Sean James in her home in Hayes, west London, on the morning of July 12 (Picture: X)The family of a young mum who was stabbed to death by an intruder while she slept alongside her husband and their three-month-old baby have said they want ‘justice’ for her ‘shocking’ death.Kirandeep Kaur, 24, was allegedly attacked by stranger Daniel Sean James in her home in Hayes, west London, on the morning of July 12.Ms Ka
  
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• Spain boss Luis de la Fuente raises major concern over World Cup final referee

  18-07-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Luis de la Fuente is looking to add the World Cup to his European Championship winners’ medal (Credits: Michael Zemanek/Shutterstock)Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has sounded a warning to FIFA’s choice of referee ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final.It was confirmed earlier this week that Slovenia’s Slavko Vincic would officiate tomorrow night’s showdown between Argentina and Spain.
  The 46-year-old took charge of La Albiceleste’s famous 2-1 defeat agai
  
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• My date’s revelation led me to storm out and delete his number

  18-07-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Nathan widened his eyes and shook his head, looking incredibly guilty (Picture: Getty Images)‘My favourite holiday has to be Mauritius,’ said my date, Nathan*.‘What were you doing in Mauritius?’ I asked, before adding, with a wry smile: ‘Was that your honeymoon?’But rather than laughing at my joke, Nathan looked immediately sheepish and nodded silently.‘Oh, so you’re divorced?’ I asked. It wasn’t a big deal. Life happens, and he was 10
  
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• 'Neighbour from hell left passive aggressive note on my bins after 1 mistake I did'

  18-07-2026 12:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It's important to keep a strong relationship with your neighbours, but one homeowner couldn't quite believe the audacity of the person living next door when they made one mistake
  
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• 'Doctors told me I was too young for breast cancer screenings but now I'm dying'

  18-07-2026 12:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Chantelle Van Der Watt has a family history of cancer but did not qualify for screenings on the NHS due to her age - now the Buckinghamshire mum is fighting for her life
  
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• Nobody wants to home adorable cat because she only has three legs

  18-07-2026 12:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  An adorable cat is searching for a new home after being dumped outside Battersea Dogs and Cats Home through no fault of her own - she just wants somebody to love
  
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• Tourist convicted of killing fellow Brit with single punch outside Greek nightclub is extradited back to the country where he's facing 12 years for manslaughter

  18-07-2026 12:43 via dailymail.com
  
  Luke Brownsdon, who was convicted of killing fellow British tourist Matt Jeffery with a single punch during a drunken brawl outside a nightclub in Zante in 2019 will be extradited to a Greek prison.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson reveals traumatic advice from mum after he became ‘suicidal wreck’

  18-07-2026 12:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Clarkson has shared some advice given to him by his dear old mum (Picture: Matthew Vincent/PA Wire)Jeremy Clarkson has always proven to be something of a divisive figure.While the motoring journalist turned farmer is undoubtedly one of the most popular TV presenters and columnists working in the UK, he’s also got a rather sizable ‘hatedom’.Some dislike his dismissive attitude to climate change, others think he’s a plain old boor, and there are those who’ve n
  
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• Katie Price’s £2,000 dog ‘rescued’ after Lee Andrews ex claims pet was abandoned

  18-07-2026 12:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  Katie Price’s new puppy has been ‘rescued’ by Lee Andrews’ ex (Picture: Instagram)Katie Price has been hit with another pet controversy after Lee Andrews’ ex-wife claimed they ‘abandoned’ their new dog.Weeks ago, after Lee was released from prison in Dubai, the couple signed paperwork for a £2,000 male Pomsky – a Pomeranian crossed with a Husky.The purchase sparked outrage, especially as she has a controversial history with pets, and one of
  
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• Exact date UK to burn with temperature hitting 35C as heatwave returns

  18-07-2026 12:31 via mirror.co.uk
  
  New weather maps show that the UK hasn't beaten the heat yet, with temperatures looking set to edge their way back towards 30C and even 35C by the end of this month
  
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• Parkour star with 11 million YouTube followers avoids prison even though he was caught with nearly 3,000 sex abuse images showing very young children

  18-07-2026 12:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Callum Powell (pictured) spent more than a decade as a member of Storror, a team of seven professional freerunners who post weekly YouTube videos of them scaling obstacles.
  
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• Dozens of Brits 'duped into purchasing illegal Spanish properties' are evicted, assaulted and lose everything: The story you MUST read if you're thinking of buying a home abroad

  18-07-2026 12:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Residents allege they were threatened by armed men, physically assaulted by builders demanding more money, and watched helplessly as strangers moved into their homes.
  
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• City with ‘no redeeming features’ crowned best for UK’s first-time buyers

  18-07-2026 12:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  It doesn’t have the best reputation (Picture: Shutterstock/Zhanna Briede)A west-midlands city with a slightly questionable reputation has been named as the best place in the UK for young buyers to get on the property ladder.Stoke-on-Trent, lovingly referred to by locals as a city with ‘no redeeming qualities’, is ideal for young workers who want to rent, save for a deposit and then buy their first home.Savills’ ‘starter cities’ index scored cities on property
  
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• Ann Widdecombe murder suspect pictured as police continue investigation

  18-07-2026 12:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Joshua Kerry, 28, is being quizzed by counter-terror detectives, having been arrested on suspicion of killing the 78-year-old former Tory minister in her Devon bungalow
  
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• ‘Black Widow’ fraudster who scammed woman, 89, out of £300,000 arrested in Tenerife

  18-07-2026 12:03 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 cruel and manipulative fraudster dubbed the ‘Black Widow’ after conning an elderly woman out of nearly £300,000 and then fleeing to Tenerife has finally been arrested.Pamela Gwinnett, 63, treated frail and vulnerable Joan Green as a ‘cash cow to be miked’ – even stealing her money after she died in November 2022.Gwinnett
  
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• Thomas Tuchel hits back at Donald Trump’s dig over England tactics and Harry Kane decision

  18-07-2026 12:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  Thomas Tuchel insists he has ‘no regrets’ after his England tactics backfired (Photo: Getty)Donald Trump has joined the many critics of Thomas Tuchel, saying the England manager got his tactics wrong in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.And, predictably, Tuchel is not impressed with the US President’s comments.England’s World Cup dreams were ended in heart-breaking fashion last week, conceding two late goals to the reigning champions, with their tournament now
  
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• Tenet is Christopher Nolan’s most underrated movie – and better than Inception

  18-07-2026 12:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  It’s time to hit rewind on Tenet and give it a second look (Picture: Warner Bros)Christopher Nolan returns to cinemas this weekend with his highly anticipated epic The Odyssey, and it has received some of the best reviews of his career.It is an exciting offering from the celebrated filmmaker coming off his Oscar-winning Oppenheimer, with movie fans keen to see how it’ll rank among their favourite Nolan efforts.From The Dark Knight trilogy to Interstellar, The Prestige and, of course
  
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• Christopher Nolan’s most underrated movie is much better than Inception

  18-07-2026 12:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Inception is one of Nolan’s defining hits (Credits: Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock)Christopher Nolan returns to cinemas this weekend with his highly anticipated epic The Odyssey, and it has received some of the best reviews of his career.It is an exciting offering from the celebrated filmmaker coming off his Oscar-winning Oppenheimer, with movie fans keen to see how it’ll rank among their favourite Nolan efforts.From The Dark Knight trilogy to Interstellar, The Prestige and, of cour
  
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• Murder probe as body of man found in Bolton home and police swoop on suspect

  18-07-2026 11:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Police have launched a murder investigation after a pensioner was found dead at a property in Bolton.
  
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• What changed Sadiq? London Mayor Khan is caught on camera saying the House of Lords should be abolished just four years ago - now he is happily its latest member

  18-07-2026 11:46 via dailymail.com
  
  The London Mayor is one of 15 new Labour peers announced in Sir Keir Starmer's resignation honours list as he clears No10 for Andy Burnham who will become PM on Monday.
  
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• Andy Burnham slaps down net zero zealot Ed Miliband as he prepares to launch new oil and gas drilling in North Sea

  18-07-2026 11:46 via dailymail.com
  
  It comes after fierce debate over the future of two oil and gas fields in Scotland - Rosebank and Jackdaw - where licences were approved in 2022 and 2023 before being overturned last year.
  
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• Model Nara Smith says two-year-old daughter in remission after cancer fight

  18-07-2026 11:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Two-year-old Whimsy was diagnosed last year and has been having chemotherapy
  
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• Car crashes off motorway bridge injuring two women

  18-07-2026 11:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  The M8 was closed at 8.40pm on Thursday after a vehicle went through the barrier on Refrew Road, which goes over the motorway heading westbound (Picture: Google Maps)Two women have been taken to hospital after a car crashed through a motorway barrier and off a bridge onto the road below near Glasgow Airport.
  The M8 was closed at 8.40pm on Thursday after a vehicle went through the barrier on Renfrew Road, which goes over the motorway heading westbound.Footage shared online shows the smashed car
  
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• Son of former England World Cup star leaves Tottenham to sign for Arsenal

  18-07-2026 11:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  Elijah Upson (right) is has left Tottenham for arch-rivals (Photo: Getty)The son of a former England international and World Cup star has left Tottenham’s academy to sign for arch-rivals Arsenal.It was announced in June that Elijah Upson had turned down a professional contract with Spurs and would be leaving the club after 11 years in their academy.Chelsea, Manchester City and Everton were interested in the 18-year-old, who also had admirers from Europe in the form of Borus
  
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• Dad screamed 'ring an ambulance' then was told he has months to live

  18-07-2026 11:29 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Sam Street has been told it will 'be a miracle' if he lives more than nine months
  
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• Profumo scandal icon Christine Keeler denied posthumous Royal pardon

  18-07-2026 11:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The Ministry of Justice has rejected a 300-page application to posthumously clear Christine Keeler of perjury more than 60 years after she was sent to jail
  
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• 'I've just seen Harry at his best but now he faces challenge with Meghan'

  18-07-2026 11:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have both been in the spotlight making various on-screen appearances following their trip to the UK, proudly using their royal titles after a covert reunion with King Charles
  
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• Lionel Messi sends message to Lamine Yamal and speaks out on bizarre picture of him bathing Spain star as a baby

  18-07-2026 11:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi bathes Lamine Yamal as part of a photo-shoot to raise funds for Unicef in 2007 (Credit: Joan Monfort/AP/ Getty)Lionel Messi has described Lamine Yamal as one of the planet’s best young players ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final.The Barcelona stars past and present will come face-to-face tomorrow evening with their performances likely to be key to the destination of sport’s most coveted prize, despite being at polar opposite ends of their careers.Lamal already
  
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• 'I quit job after winning £120k on lottery – now it's all gone but I don't regret a thing'

  18-07-2026 11:17 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Olivia Love, 37, from Glasgow, won £120,000 on the National Lottery's Set for Life game and decided to quit her job at a supermarket, but didn't manage to save any of the money.
  
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