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• Pictured: Haunting remnants left by coal miners untouched for 100 years

  14-02-2015 22:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Everyday items discarded by workers a century ago provide a unique insight into life when slate and sweat made mid-Wales an economic powerhouse.
  
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• Fangs a lot! Sick snake called Jodie Foster given human cancer therapy

  21-08-2026 01:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Vets at Chester Zoo say the 15ft-long reptile is back to her 'bright and feisty self' after electrochemotherapy for a tumour on her jawbone.
  
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• The Morning Poll: Should Prince William forgive Harry for his attacks on the Royal Family?

  21-08-2026 01:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Should Prince William forgive Harry for his attacks on the Royal Family?
  
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• How 'Britain's strictest head' is proving her critics wrong: As her school gets top GSCE results again, Katharine Birbalsingh on the dangers of 'gentle parenting' - and why Labour will 'obliterate standards'

  21-08-2026 01:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Katharine Birbalsingh, head of Michaela Community School in Brent, North London , is celebrating more than 50 per cent of her entries being grade 9
  
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• How Britain's best gardeners are coping in the drought: Ground Force team Alan Titchmarsh, Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh suffer under hosepipe bans

  21-08-2026 01:01 via dailymail.com
  
  There were the TV trio who became household names and helped lead a UK home and outdoor improvements boom, but are among those hit by this summer's heatwaves,
  
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• Daily horoscope August 21, 2026: Today’s predictions for your star sign

  21-08-2026 01:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Here’s what the stars have in store for your day (Picture: Metro.co.uk)In a cosmic u-turn, Jupiter and Venus forge an alliance. A comfortable and exciting energy has a significant prescence through the day ahead.
  Cancer, Leo and Libra, your personality has its chance to shine. Embrace all your qualities, no matter how quirky.Nothing runs too deeply today, which makes this a good chance to experiment, have fun and enjoy life. Nothing is permanent, and that’s freeing.Ahead, you’
  
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• Warren and Gemma go to war in Hollyoaks – but someone is out to destroy them

  21-08-2026 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Warren finally finds out about what Gemma is up to (Picture: Lime Pictures)Jenson Cole (Ryan Clayton) is on a mission to take down both Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) and Gemma Johnson (Tisha Merry) in Hollyoaks and next week he goes out of his way to get what he wants.
  In a very unexpected twist earlier this week, viewers learned that Jenson is actually an undercover cop, which explains why he’s been playing his cards close to his chest this whole time!His handler Alison, who he met with in se
  
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• Fury as Nazi flags and SS armbands spotted up for grabs at 'nostalgic' 1940s weekend

  21-08-2026 00:52 via dailymail.com
  
  Campaigners have called out the 'galling' sight of Nazi flags, SS armbands and swastikas that were freely on sale at the Lytham 1940s Weekend, held in Fylde, Lancashire, last Saturday and Sunday.
  
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• Tulsi Gabbard breaks down in tears during update on husband's tragic cancer diagnosis

  21-08-2026 00:48 via dailymail.com
  
  Tulsi Gabbard became emotional as she shared an encouraging but deeply personal update on her husband Abraham Williams' recovery from an extraordinarily rare form of cancer.
  
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• Woman in her 20s is allegedly raped by a stranger on the side of a road while going for an early morning walk

  21-08-2026 00:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Police will allege the woman was walking along Brookfield Road, Brookfield, early on Thursday morning before she was stopped by a stranger.
  
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• Labour leader of cash-strapped town hall spent £700 on a door sign and £600 on personalised greeting cards, new Tory successor reveals

  21-08-2026 00:12 via dailymail.com
  
  Cllr Simon Hogg, who ran Wandsworth Council until his party was beaten by the Tories in May, has been accused of wasting thousands of pounds of taxpayers' money on a rebranding exercise.
  
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• Transgender Green activist elected female rep on party's governing board is self-described Communist and claimed Labour is far more 'evil' than regime in Tehran

  21-08-2026 00:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Eleanora Folan, a self-described Communist and 'anti-Zionist trans woman ', declared Labour had murdered 'far more people' than the Tehran regime in the past 20 years alone.
  
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• Moment Evri delivery driver STANDS on parcel to make it fit through letter box

  21-08-2026 00:05 via dailymail.com
  
  The video angered the recipient, Terri Hand, not only because the driver damaged her parcel, but also because of the poor response from the delivery customer service department.
  
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• Unmasked: Cops identify Philadelphia man accused of terrorizing woman in terrifying Chucky-style costume

  21-08-2026 00:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Zymire Hughes, 22, stands accused of chasing a 40-year-old female jogger during her early morning run at around 5.30am last Wednesday, police said.
  
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• American woman shops for bomb materials at Home Depot in ‘ISIS plot to blow up Capitol’

  21-08-2026 00:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jessica Bowie uses a self-serve scanner to buy items necessary to build an explosive device, acccording to FBI (Picture: FBI)An American woman is accused of plotting to bomb New York’s State Capitol to try and kill senators in support of ISIS.Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, New York was arrested by the FBI as undercover agents pretended to help her build a nail bomb she would use to ‘destroy as much of the building as possible’ as senators met.FBI agents gave Bowie $200 (£
  
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• Woman in her 20s walks 'some distance' for help after alleged roadside attack in Brisbane suburb

  20-08-2026 23:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Police will allege the woman was walking along Brookfield Road, Brookfield, early on Thursday morning before she was stopped by a stranger.
  
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• Plus-size Muslim woman, 35, plotted ISIS bombing of NY State Capitol after scouting building in burka, FBI says

  20-08-2026 23:57 via dailymail.com
  
  The woman allegedly posted messages online that included, 'Praise be to Allah for September 11th' and 'When I can migrate, I will poison these infidels.'
  
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• A deafening silence from William and Kate... but the Prince of Wales will be seething - and he could be forced into a reconciliation

  20-08-2026 23:54 via dailymail.com
  
  There was no word from the heir to the throne following the bombshell news from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
  The Prince and Princess of Wales are bitterly estranged from the couple.
  
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• Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism ‘suspended’ from university

  20-08-2026 23:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Nathan Cofnas, from the US, was also formerly employed at Cambridge University, from where Professor Arday resigned before his death
  
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• Fire engines race to meet easyJet flight in Manchester as pilot notices smell

  20-08-2026 23:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Passengers were forced to disembark their easyJet flight to Turkey after the pilot reported smelling fumes in the cockpit, sparking a large emergency response
  
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• Anthony Albanese admits Bush Deep podcast appearance 'clearly an error' after controversial melon comments

  20-08-2026 23:33 via dailymail.com
  
  The Prime Minister has been asked what he learned about himself after the podcast controversy.
  
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• Unmasked: Cops identify man accused of terrorizing woman in terrifying Chucky-style costume

  20-08-2026 23:30 via dailymail.com
  
  Zymire Hughes, 22, was identified as the suspect who chased a 40-year-old female jogger during her early morning run at around 5.30am last Wednesday.
  
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• Leading psychotherapist explains why school can become a threat for young people - and what parents can do to help their children overcome this problem

  20-08-2026 23:27 via dailymail.com
  
  School avoidance is one of the fastest-growing challenges facing families today, yet few parents know what to do when a child simply can't bring themselves to walk through the school gates.
  
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• Three schoolboys accused of hours-long gang sex attack denied bail - as judge references Scots College and Swans scandals

  20-08-2026 23:22 via dailymail.com
  
  A judge referenced two separate alleged incidents involving Scots College students and the Sydney Swans while remanding the trio into custody.
  
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• Oh deer! Stag gets leaves entangled in its antlers

  20-08-2026 23:17 via dailymail.com
  
  The red deer was captured in Studley Royal Estate, near Ripon in North Yorkshire, on Sunday.
  
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• Adorable boy, 2, with huge brown eyes drowns in pool while being cared for by family friend, grieving mom says

  20-08-2026 23:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Little Malachi LeBlanc was plucked unresponsive from a community pool in San Antonio, Bexar County on August 5.
  
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• Mother and two young daughters die in crash coming home from concert, leaving 16-year-old boy without a family

  20-08-2026 23:12 via dailymail.com
  
  A mother and her two daughters have been killed in a three-vehicle car crash in California while coming home from a concert.
  
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• Harry beams after announcing he and Meghan will move to UK in DAYS with Archie and Lilibet to attend British school: Surprised Royal camp says 'no alteration' to Megxit deal 

  20-08-2026 23:10 via dailymail.com
  
  It is understood that while he 'welcomes' the chance to see Harry and his family in a private and personal capacity, the King is clear that there will be 'no alteration' to the Duke and Duchess's role.
  
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• Prince Harry's return reason 'revealed' as Meghan Markle 'offered huge UK role'

  20-08-2026 23:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The reason behind the Duke and Duchess' impending move back to the UK from California in the US is reportedly centred around a career opportunity for Meghan Markle
  
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• Strawberry farm owner, 47, left one-year-old son to die in hot car as he worked, cops say

  20-08-2026 23:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Kevin Pell, 47, told officers he left the infant alone inside his vehicle while he was at work at the Pell Family Farm in East Windsor, Connecticut.
  
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