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• Police sergeant charged with rape receives two years of full pay after suspension

  11-12-2025 03:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It is common practice for suspended officers to receive full pay during investigations - Sergeant Karl Mumby of West Midlands Police was suspended from his duties in November 2023
  
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• Swedish royals issue new statement on Princess Sofia's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein as photo emerges of her 'that was sent to the paedophile as a birthday present'

  12-12-2025 11:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Swedish royal family has issued a fresh statement on Princess Sofia 's relationship with Epstein after a photograph emerged that was purportedly sent to the billionaire on his birthday.
  
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• Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank arrive for palace christening of Beatrice's daughter Athena - with Andrew and Fergie expected to come out of exile to attend ceremony

  12-12-2025 11:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Princess Eugenie has arrived at Clarence house for the christening of Beatrice baby Athena.
  
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• Pep Guardiola’s ‘broken promise’ as partner of 30 years ‘moves out of family home’

  12-12-2025 11:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola's contract extension with Manchester City reportedly impacted his marriage, with a new development regarding his wife emerging from Spain
  
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• Wes Streeting rubbishes claims of Angela Rayner 'joint ticket' plot for No10

  12-12-2025 11:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Health Secretary Wes Streeting categorically rules a leadership challenge with ex-Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner after reports claimed his allies were seeking a 'joint ticket'
  
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• Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's Christmas delivery rules and deadlines

  12-12-2025 11:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Here's everything you need to know about booking deadlines and festive ranges
  
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• Safest areas in UK if WW3 broke out as Putin mouthpiece warns 'nuke strike is inevitable'

  12-12-2025 11:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Russia has drawn two 'red lines' that, if crossed, would see Putin launch attacks on the UK and Europe. As tensions escalate, we map out the safest areas in the UK if a strike did hit
  
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• Only geniuses can find two different digits hidden in number grid

  12-12-2025 11:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Do you have what it takes to solve this number grid brainteaser? People are being asked to spot the two different digits hidden in a grid showing the number '67', so can you do it?
  
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• Royal Family LIVE: Disgraced Andrew and Fergie to attend major event as royals gather

  12-12-2025 10:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Princess Beatrice is believed to be having her daughter Athena christened today at St James Palace in London with her disgraced parents Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson looking set to attend
  
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• The Game Awards 2025 round-up: every big announcement of the show

  12-12-2025 10:55 via metro.co.uk
  The show had plenty of surprises… even if a bunch had leaked already (The Game Awards/X)Winter’s E3 stand-in has wrapped up and featured a bevy of new game reveals from Disney, Capcom, Sega, and Larian Studios.While we don’t doubt fans of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 were happy to see the game clean up at The Game Awards 2025 last night, that wasn’t the reason most people tuned in – it was to see the new game reveals.Admittedly, a number of the bigger announcements
  
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• Wes Streeting issues NHS collapse warning - 'can't guarantee patient safety'

  12-12-2025 10:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the health service is facing its worst challenge since the Covid pandemic as resident doctors gear up for a pre-Christmas strike
  
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• Meghan Markle makes sudden Harry announcement hours before King's cancer update

  12-12-2025 10:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Sussex has made a surprise announcement about her upcoming plans with Prince Harry, after a tumultous couple of weeks dealing with her estranged father's health woes
  
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• Man charged with threatening to kill minister at centre of expenses scandal - but there's a strange twist

  12-12-2025 10:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Stephen Ly allegedly sent the Communications Minister two threatening emails in November.
  
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• Home Bargains selling 'ultimate' beauty gift that 'stores all your essentials'

  12-12-2025 10:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The retailer is stocking a beauty product that could be ideal for festive gifting
  
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• Bonnie Blue fined £9 and banned from Bali for 10 years after ‘Bangbus’ arrest

  12-12-2025 10:41 via metro.co.uk
  Tia Billinger, known as Bonnie Blue, appearing in court in Bali where she was found guilty of traffic violations (Picture: AFP or licensors)
  Adult content creator Bonnie Blue has been hit with a £9 fine and banned from Bali for ten years.The Brit, whose real name is Tia Billinger, was convicted of a traffic violation after buying blue pick-up truck without valid vehicle registration documents.The 26-year-old was arrested while touring the Indonesian island in the vehicle, named the &lsquo
  
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• NHS could 'collapse' this winter under twin threats of 'superflu' and Christmas strikes, Wes Streeting warns

  12-12-2025 10:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Writing in The Times on Friday, Wes Streeting said the NHS faces a 'challenge unlike any it has seen since the pandemic'.
  
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• Canary Islands weather warning with '33ft waves' after tourists swept away

  12-12-2025 10:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The weather warning comes less than a week after four tourists were killed, with another missing, at the Charco de Isla Cangrejo natural pool in Los Gigantes, Tenerife.
  
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• The £12 UK train where you can see polar bears from your seat

  12-12-2025 10:33 via metro.co.uk
  The formidable creatures can be seen roaming about less than two hours from London (Picture: Getty/Alex Michie)The UK has its fair share of scenic rail routes, showcasing everything from rugged Scottish countryside to the spectacular Cornish coast.But did you know there’s a journey where you can see polar bears roaming about and taking a dip?No, we haven’t lost our marbles. There really are polar bears in the UK, and you can catch a glimpse of three of these formidable creatures beh
  
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• Cody Gakpo injury latest ahead of Liverpool vs Brighton

  12-12-2025 10:28 via metro.co.uk
  Cody Gakpo is out for weeks due to a muscle injury, according to Arne Slot (MTB-Photo/Shutterstock)Cody Gakpo will miss Liverpool’s Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday due to a muscle injury.The Netherlands international, who has five goals and four assists in all competitions this season, missed Liverpool’s 1-0 win away to Inter in the Champions League on Tuesday night.Speaking at his press conference on Friday, Slot revealed that Federico Chiesa is also available aft
  
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• BBC doctor says anyone with 'real' Christmas trees should take 9p pill

  12-12-2025 10:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It could be the reason behind some new problems that people thought were long gone
  
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• UK’s military power explained after warning ‘war knocking at Europe’s door’

  12-12-2025 10:25 via metro.co.uk
  MPs have repeatedly warned that defence spending is lacking despite growing geopolitical threatsThe British military has been shrinking for years – and its capabilities have faced more scrutiny after yesterday’s sobering warning from NATO.Each of the 32 Nato member countries – including Britain – must prepare for a war on a scale ‘our grandparents and great-grandparents ​endured’.Nato chief ‌Mark Rutte urged allies to step up their d
  
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• UK 'rapidly developing' plans to prepare for war - and civilians will play their part

  12-12-2025 10:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  NATO chief Mark Rutte has claimed the UK and other allied nations are next in Russia’s sights
  
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• Failed asylum seekers are absconding from migrant hotels in 'terrifying daily occurrence', whistleblower reveals

  12-12-2025 10:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The number of asylum seekers living in hotels at the taxpayers' expense has jumped to more than 36,000, the highest level for almost two years.
  
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• 'We went away with mum to celebrate her 70th - four weeks later, she was dead'

  12-12-2025 10:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Paulette Crookes died after a trip away to celebrate her milestone birthday at a rented cottage on the Isle of Wight
  
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• Sir David Jason ‘is plotting Only Fools And Horses reunion’

  12-12-2025 10:20 via metro.co.uk
  An Only Fools And Horses reunion is in the pipeline (Picture: BBC)Key Pointssummary__ai-icon
  Sir David Jason is reportedly planning a 45th anniversary reunion special for Only Fools And HorsesThe two-part special is expected to include unseen footage and feature cast members reminiscing about the iconic sitcomThis special could also pay tribute to late cast members and celebrate the show’s lasting legacyCreated with AI assistance. Quality assured by Metro editors.This time next year, we m
  
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• 'I died for seven minutes due to work stress and dad saved my life'

  12-12-2025 10:17 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Courtney Stocks was fit and healthy until she collapsed while in the garden at home
  
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• Labour's Treasury watchdog boss attacks Reeves for 'throwing grenades' at markets before Budget with political 'psychodrama' - demanding Chancellor takes responsibility for chaos

  12-12-2025 10:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Meg Hillier accused the Chancellor of 'throwing grenades' at markets in the run-up to the crucial fiscal package on November 26.
  
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• 'My boyfriend built me a massive 4ft Jellycat advent calendar worth nearly £1,000'

  12-12-2025 10:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Declan Quinn spent £250 on materials to build a giant advent calendar filled with £720 worth of Jellycat plushies for girlfriend Hannah Bierman, 24, who has a collection of 200 of the toys
  
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• Crowborough residents are taking the government to court over plans to house 600 adult male migrants in army camp - as police arrest man over 'violent disorder' outside barracks

  12-12-2025 10:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Crowborough Shield, a community-led campaign group, has lodged an application for a full judicial review of the decision to place more than 500 asylum seekers at the camp.
  
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• Bonnie Blue deported and blacklisted from Bali as real story behind 'sex plot' exposed

  12-12-2025 10:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As Bonnie Blue's Bali saga continues, two experts have weighed in on the controversial adult star's holiday from hell, warning she is now 'losing control'
  
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