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• PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham rules out calling early general election

  03-07-2026 19:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham - who is expected to succeed Keir Starmer in No10 later this month - said his focus would be delivering on Labour’s 2024 election manifesto
  
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• Lena Dunham’s crude speech at Taylor Swift wedding ‘leaves guests gasping’

  04-07-2026 09:05 via metro.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift and Lena Dunham’s friendship goes back years (Picture: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Naras)The celebrity world is abuzz this morning following Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded wedding extravaganza in Madison Square Garden last night.Fans have lost count of the A-listers who were in attendance at the New York venue, with Adam Sandler officiating the ceremony and stars including Selena Gomez, Hugh Grant, Ed Sheeran and Gigi Hadid joining in the celebration
  
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• What I Rent: I’m an interior designer — here’s how I’ve decorated my £700 Kent one-bed

  04-07-2026 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  This weekend, we’re visiting Evelyn in Marden (Picture: Justin Griffiths-Williams)Welcome back to What I Rent – Metro’s tenant diary series exploring what renting is like in the UK and further afield.When she was a little girl, Evelyn Lindley loved interior design.
  Bright colours always called out to her, and she’d often stare at the ceiling of her mother’s home, realising that whoever had laid the wallpaper had mistakenly stuck i
  
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• Drivers warned of tougher bans and fines after UK rule change

  04-07-2026 08:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  New sentencing guidelines for careless driving in England and Wales came into effect on July 1, 2025
  
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• ‘Modern makeover for living spaces’ with £10 B&M item similar to ‘premium’ £79 Homebase

  04-07-2026 08:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  B&M has a growing selection of décor to transform living spaces at wallet-friendly prices
  
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• 'I bought a £156,000 house aged 21 with just £600 saved'

  04-07-2026 08:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Saffron Green and her husband Reece were determined to get on the property ladder
  
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• Chris Minns blasts Pauline Hanson's monoculture claims at major Labor conference - as pro-Palestine attendees are marched out

  04-07-2026 08:52 via dailymail.com
  
  NSW Premier Chris Minns has slammed Pauline Hanson's monoculture views during an address at a Labor conference in Sydney.
  
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• £60 parking fine could wreck your mortgage chances, warns broker

  04-07-2026 08:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A mortgage broker has warned that failing to pay a minor fine or debt — even one as small as £60 — could damage your credit score
  
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• Government urged to increase State Pension to £610 a week for over-60s

  04-07-2026 08:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A new petition is calling for the UK State Pension to be increased to £610 a week for everyone aged over 60, including Brits living abroad in retirement
  
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• 'I died in surgery and was shown the door to Heaven, but one thought brought me back'

  04-07-2026 08:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  An author who was clinically dead for more than ten minutes claims she encountered the doorway to heaven before one moment convinced her to return
  
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• Anyone with a loud washing machine urged to try this before buying a new one

  04-07-2026 08:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Don't hit that purchase button just yet - you couls save youself hundreds of pounds
  
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• Oncologist shares 'healthy' barbecue food to avoid in cancer warning

  04-07-2026 08:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  While enjoying the meal occasionally can be fine the cancer specialist warns it should never be a regular habit
  
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• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding LIVE: New York takeover as couple officially marry

  04-07-2026 08:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married with signs reading 'Just Married' springing up all over New York
  
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• Dr Punam Krishan shares six key questions women should ask their GP

  04-07-2026 08:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The expert encouraged patients to advocate for themselves
  
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• What time do England kick off vs Mexico in World Cup? Is the match still at 1am?

  04-07-2026 08:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  There had been heavy speculation as to when England and Mexico's World Cup 2026 tie would kick off
  
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• Man dies after fall from Essex tower block in 'disturbance' as 'big scream heard'

  04-07-2026 08:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The victim fell from the 15-storey Grampian tower as residents reported hearing a "big scream and a crash of glass" in the early hours
  
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• You've read about the bike sheds, now in the latest spending scandal, a local council is restoring a retaining wall at 50 euro PER BLOCK, a price local stone masons say they wouldn't dream of charging... And once more you're paying.

  04-07-2026 08:07 via dailymail.com
  
  One contractor said the highest they would've charged for the wall, per metre, was €750 - and that was if 'all costs were stretched'... this one is costing €3,300 per metre
  
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• Prince Harry's blunt response when probed about his and Meghan Markle's royal titles

  04-07-2026 08:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced they were stepping back from their royal roles on January 8, 2020, but the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have retained their royal titles despite leaving the Royal Family
  
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• The best carry-on bags that fit Ryanair and easyJet cabin rules

  04-07-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  These clever cabin bags fit strict airline size limits, helping holidaymakers travel lighter and save money. (Picture: Metro/Getty)
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  When booking holidays nowadays, you not only need to have a budget for the trip itself but also the add-ons of baggage and any extras you might like, such as extra legroom or priority boarding, which now
  
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• Inside David and Victoria Beckham’s iconic relationship that started in a car park

  04-07-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  David and Victoria Beckham are celebrating 27 years of marriage this year (Picture: Rex Shutterstock)David Beckham and Victoria Beckham’s romance has stood the test of time and they’re now celebrating a whopping 27 years together.The pair have become the UK’s most beloved couple, known for their cheeky banter, iconic outfits through the years, and plenty of scandalous moments.
  We’ve had plenty of glimpses into their relationship over time thanks to both of their Netflix
  
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• Dannii Minogue: ‘I thought my BBC show would inspire more gay TV – it hasn’t’

  04-07-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dannii Minogue has now hosted four seasons of Britain’s first gay reality dating show (Picture: BBC / TwoFour)Dannii Minogue, the host of BBC Three’s I Kissed a Girl (IKAG), is ‘riding the waves of emotions’ as the final season of the much-loved queer reality series ends.Premiering in 2023, it was the first British gay dating show, starting with a season for men (I Kissed a Boy). Sadly, the series has been cancelled due to ‘funding challenges’ cited by the br
  
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• Kelly Lynch's body was found in a DRY canal with 93 injuries. Four pathologists have looked at the case. One said she'd drowned. The next two disagreed. The most recent suggests third party involvement. Meanwhile her mother waits for justice.

  04-07-2026 07:49 via dailymail.com
  
  Nearly two-and-a-half years after a horrifying phone call to Kelly Lynch's parents, circumstances around her death are no clearer than the muddy ground where her body was found.
  
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• Transform the tiniest patio or balcony with bargain buys that all cost £50 and under

  04-07-2026 07:17 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A few clever additions can transform even the smallest outdoor space into a cosy retreat for relaxing, entertaining or simply enjoying your morning coffee
  
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• Transfer news: Granit Xhaka to Chelsea decision made, Arsenal move hijacked

  04-07-2026 07:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The latest transfer news and rumours with updates on Bradley Barcola, Crysencio Summerville, Eduardo Camavinga, Granit Xhaka, Sandro Tonali and much more
  
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• Her wildest dreams! Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in 'moving' ceremony where the bride wore Dior and walked down the aisle to one of her own songs... before partying the night away at Madison Square Garden

  04-07-2026 07:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot on Friday in front of 1,000 guests at New York City's iconic Madison Square Garden.
  
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• Video games need an expiry date if they’re going to be digital only – Reader’s Feature

  04-07-2026 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Not all games last forever (Sony Interactive Entertainment)With PlayStation gamers no longer able to own the games they buy, as Sony moves to an all-digital future, a reader argues they should be given a guarantee of how long a download will last.Digital download future only.There I’ve said it, that dirty phrase that gets most gamers riled up whether they’re young or old. Especially these last few weeks. I happen to agree with those people, by the way.If I were a cynical man (and I
  
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• Parents charged with murder, torture and child abuse after son, 7, died weighing 18 stone

  04-07-2026 06:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Casper O'Brien died last November after first responders were called to the family's home because he'd stopped breathing. His parents — Damien O’Brien, 40, and Jessica O’Brien, 41 — have now been charged
  
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• Washington DC forced to CANCEL their 4th of July parade as a blistering heat wave threatens millions across America

  04-07-2026 06:46 via dailymail.com
  
  An extreme heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for parts of Washington DC and surrounding areas from 10am Friday through 9pm Saturday.
  
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• Trump takes swipe at Iranian leaders during America 250 speech revealing he gave them 'a week off' for Ayatollah funeral

  04-07-2026 06:36 via dailymail.com
  
  In a particularly patriotic speech at the foot of Mount Rushmore, Trump made a passing mention of the ongoing war with Iran.
  
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• Family pays tribute to 'funny, loyal and curious' son after fatal fall from London embankment

  04-07-2026 06:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Fletcher Beasley, a 21-year-old student from Australia, died during the June heatwave and he has been remembered by loved ones as "funny, loyal and curious"
  
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