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• Pub quiz cheats shamed after getting around phone ban with cheeky method

  12-11-2025 12:48 via metro.co.uk
  A Manchester pub has gone viral after catching quiz cheaters red-handed (Picture: The Barking Dog)How determined are you to win your local’s quiz? And what lengths would you go to, to ensure your team takes home the £30 prize?Well, one team has left punters furious after using clandestine methods to pull a pub quiz victory.
  The cheaters were unmasked after the owners of the Barking Dog in Urmston, Greater Manchester, noticed that some regulars were drifting away from the watering ho
  
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• Emmerdale legend ‘lost sense of identity’ amid show exit after 16 years

  22-12-2025 11:41 via metro.co.uk
  Almost a year since her exit, Roxy gets candid about struggles since leaving Emmerdale (Picture: ITV)Former Emmerdale favourite Roxy Shahidi has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of leaving the ITV soap after nearly two decades, admitting she struggled deeply with her sense of identity following her dramatic exit.The actress, who portrayed much-loved Leyla Harding, became a familiar face to viewers after first joining the Yorkshire-based soap in 2008. Although she initially departed in 2
  
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• Evri faces Christmas delivery backlash as driver is caught 'stealing' and thousands complain their gifts have not arrived 

  22-12-2025 11:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Toni Fryer, 47, said she would 'never use Evri again' after the parcel disappeared from her home in Timsbury, Hampshire on the morning of December 15.
  
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• Former British National Party leader Nick Griffin in court charged with stirring up racial hatred after posting cartoon on Twitter

  22-12-2025 11:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nick Griffin, 66, the former BNP leader, appeared in court via videolink today accused of stirring up racial hatred with a cartoon on Twitter.
  
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• Humiliation for China's rulers as rare leaked video shows six-hour court martial of rogue general who defied Tiananmen Square orders

  22-12-2025 11:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  During the 1989 pro-democracy protests in Beijing, China ordered the military to crush dissent, sending thousands of soldiers along with tanks to the square.
  
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• Cheap Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle will ‘no longer be produced’ says retailer

  22-12-2025 11:35 via metro.co.uk
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  The Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle is starting to disappear from shop shelves, so here’s where you can pick it up before it disappears.The Nintendo Switch 2 has become the fastest selling console ever, and that’s largely down to the value proposition of the Mario Kart World bundle
  
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• 'Britain's angriest man' who screamed abuse at female motorist after she beeped at him is jailed over fresh outburst at a mum and her newborn baby

  22-12-2025 11:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Peter Abbott was cycling along a beach promenade when he got into an angry confrontation with a woman walking her new-born baby and her dog.
  
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• Major incident declared in Shropshire as huge sinkhole swallows canal

  22-12-2025 11:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A major incident has been declared as a huge sinkhole has swallowed a canal.
  
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• Inside Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge’s relationship after ‘really sad’ split

  22-12-2025 11:34 via metro.co.uk
  Louis Partridge and Olivia Rodrigo have split after two years (Picture: John Shearer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)Fans have been left devastated after their ‘endgame’ couple, Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge, have reportedly split.The Traitor singer, 22, was seen going solo at friend and pop icon Lily Allen’s Christmas party in London last week.Lily hosted a festive bash at strip club Stringfellows, wearing a Santa-style gown and silky slip as she posed with Olivia
  
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• BREAKING: Multiple injured in China horror crash as car ploughs through bikes

  22-12-2025 11:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Video footage taken at the scene shows debris from the motorcycles scattered across the ground while bystanders frantically rush over to help those injured
  
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• Amazon reduces large 800g M&M chocolate bag to £10 with Christmas delivery

  22-12-2025 11:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  People can get these sweet treats delivered in time for December 25
  
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• Peter Schmeichel says Man Utd have ‘massive problem’ after Aston Villa defeat

  22-12-2025 11:27 via metro.co.uk
  Manchester United have lost their leader and talisman, says club legend Peter Schmeichel (Picture: Getty)Peter Schmeichel says Manchester United have a ‘massive problem’ after their ‘leader’ and ‘best performer’ Bruno Fernandes was forced off with an injury in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.Fernandes made his 17th straight start of the Premier League campaign but had to be taken off at the break, with Lisandro Martinez introduced in his place for th
  
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• All you need to know about Christmas travel as rail chaos expected

  22-12-2025 11:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Gridlocked roads, major rail disruption due to planned engineering works and long queues at the ports mean this Christmas is set to a be a frantic time to travel
  
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• ‘That’s a wrap’: Emmerdale favourite wraps filming in 2025 and thanks fans for support

  22-12-2025 11:23 via metro.co.uk
  An Emmerdale favourite has wrapped filming for 2025 (Picture: ITV)Emmerdale favourite Beth Cordingly has wrapped filming as Ruby Miligan for 2025, and marked the occasion with a social media post.It’s been a busy year in the village for Ruby, who exposed the truth about her childhood abuse at the hands of her father at the beginning of the year.In devastating scenes, she confessed to husband Caleb Miligan (William Ash) that daughter Steph (Georgia Jay) was dad Anthony’s, leaving him
  
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• Michael Vaughan's dad dies after England cricket legend rushed home from Ashes

  22-12-2025 11:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan flew home from Adelaide in Australia, where he was covering the Ashes as a pundit, to see his father Graham before he passed away
  
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• 'Great omen for 2026' spotted at Stonehenge winter solstice celebrations

  22-12-2025 11:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people gathered at Stonehenge in Wiltshire over the weekend to welcome in the winter solstice, and one detail has been hailed as a 'great omen' for next year
  
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• First asylum seekers are due in Crowborough barracks in just WEEKS - but council joins legal action to fight it after thousands march in protest

  22-12-2025 11:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ministers and officials are understood to be preparing the Crowborough military base to house 540 male migrants in the New Year.
  
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• Family fear Palestine Action prisoner, 29, will die in jail after she holds 43-day hunger strike

  22-12-2025 11:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Teuta Hoxha, 29, who is currently on remand, suffers from continuous headaches, mobility issues, and can no longer stand for prayer, says her sister.
  
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• Dr Michael Mosley's wife and son say one simple daily exercise boosts longevity

  22-12-2025 11:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, a retired GP, and the couple's son, Dr Jack Mosley, weighed in on a simple task linked with "less frailty, less falls and overall better brain health"
  
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• Russian sabotage submarines capable of destroying seabed cables 'are ready to be deployed to British waters', Royal Navy chief warns

  22-12-2025 11:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The stark warning came as the First Sea Lord revealed that Russia's Main Directorate of Deep-Sea Research, known as GUGI, is back in action after a period of problems and delays.
  
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• I appeared in one of the most beloved Christmas movie franchises of the 21st century

  22-12-2025 11:00 via metro.co.uk
  A child star who appeared in The Santa Clause franchise has shared behind-the-scenes details (Picture: Disney Plus)As each Christmas approaches, Sean Siouty fondly recalls his time on the set of one of the most iconic festive franchises of all time.Growing up in Los Angeles, the now 29-year-old might have understandably been drawn in by the idea of making it big in Hollywood.However, he instead got into acting by mistake after tagging along to auditions with his two older sisters.It was at one
  
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• Never pay full price at McDonald's again with 'unlimited' £2.99 voucher

  22-12-2025 10:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  People should hang onto their receipts to make this system work in their favour
  
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• I found lump in my armpit then NHS app told me 'horrible' truth of what it was

  22-12-2025 10:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Freya Hodge said 'I thought I had just been handed my death sentence'
  
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• Kate Spade pearl necklace reduced from £205 to £39 in online deal

  22-12-2025 10:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The double chain necklace with a pearl pendant has been reduced by 81%
  
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• What your sleeping situation really means for your marriage: The popular position that leads to divorce in nearly 9 in 10 cases... and the 'dominance' sign you need to be wary of

  22-12-2025 10:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chances are you'll spend some extra time in bed with your partner over the Christmas period - but are you dreading it or delighted by the prospect?
  
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• Bondi Beach suspect Sajid Akram pictured in final photo before terrorist attack

  22-12-2025 10:47 via metro.co.uk
  The first picture showing the face of Sajid Akram, the second suspect of the Bondi Beach massacre, has been released along with new CCTV footageThe dad suspected of carrying out the massacre at Sydney’s Bondi Beach has been pictured for the first time since the mass shooting.
  Sajid Akram, 50, is accused of carrying out the terrorist incident, which left 15 innocent people dead, with his son Naveed during Hanukkah celebrations on Sunday, December 14.
  Sajid was shot and killed by police at
  
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• Transplant boy, aged 11, to spend first family Christmas outside hospital

  22-12-2025 10:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Lucas Lesley is one of the lucky ones as a record 8,000 Brits are set to spend Christmas waiting for the gift of an organ transplant - including 250 children
  
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• New footage shows Bondi Beach survivors hiding just feet away from gunmen carrying out massacre - as police reveal photos allegedly showing pair training with guns weeks before

  22-12-2025 10:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The crowd of people could be seen running for their lives on December 14, when one of the suspected shooters, Sajid Akram, 50, appeared at the top of the staircase.
  
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• 'Beautiful soul' not seen for six weeks as mum says she doesn't know how to face Christmas

  22-12-2025 10:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The family of a missing man will have their Christmas dinner in their living room unable to look at his empty place at the table. Sam is still missing weeks after CCTV caught him going into the water in Hull.
  
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• Fabletics athleisure brand set up by Kate Hudson 'leaves customer £5,000 out of pocket': Shopper had 'no idea' £50 was leaving her account every month for seven years

  22-12-2025 10:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Claire Lane purchased the items of clothing from athleisure brand Fabletics, an online sports retailer co-founded by Hollywood actress Kate Hudson.
  
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