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• Race for UKIP leadership thrown into confusion as frontrunner 'misses' nomination deadline

  31-07-2016 21:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Steve Woolfe insists he filed his papers in time but there was a delay because of "technical problems"
  
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• Why millions of Aussie drivers are now being hit with higher road fines

  02-07-2026 12:43 via dailymail.com
  
  Kicking in from Thursday, fines for driving and road offences have increased in almost every state and territory.
  
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• Rochdale grooming gang leader who raped girls is set to be released from prison amid furious row over inability to deport him

  02-07-2026 12:42 via dailymail.com
  
  Shabir Ahmed, 73, is leaving HMP Leeds on Thursday and will begin civilian life in a bail hostel in the north of England, costing taxpayers around £120 a night.
  
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• As soon as I got into the taxi I felt something was off... hunched over the wheel, the giant driver looked like a Mafia henchman, and when we sped off in the wrong direction, I knew my holiday had just taken a very sinister turn - and what I had to do nex

  02-07-2026 12:37 via dailymail.com
  
  I was seconds away from being abducted by a fake taxi and taken into a ghetto to be robbed - or worse. Follow these 7 simple rules to make sure criminals don't turn your holiday into a horror show.
  
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• ‘Get your act together!’ Coronation Street fans lash out at major show ‘blunder’

  02-07-2026 12:34 via metro.co.uk
  
  Adam Barlow has caused quiet the stir among Corrie fans as he steps into new role (Picture: Danielle Baguley/Shutterstock)Coronation Street fans have been left scratching their heads after spotting what they believe is a major mistake during Megan Walsh’s (Beth Nixon) upcoming trial, with many questioning how Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) has suddenly become a barrister.The ITV soap is gearing up for the next chapter in Megan’s dramatic storyline, which sees her finally face court fol
  
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• Harrowing final minutes of woman dismembered by alligator and desperate emergency call

  02-07-2026 12:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Family and friends have paid tribute to 'amazing' and 'fun-loving' Brittany Clark, who died after a brutal alligator attack in Florida
  
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• Kate Middleton surprises tennis fans in Wimbledon queue in unannounced visit to tournament

  02-07-2026 12:31 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Princess of Wales has made a surprise visit to Wimbledon today - fresh from completing the Three Peaks Challenge at the weekend - where she was seen meeting people who have queued up for tickets
  
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• Boy, 11, crashes pick-up into line of 34 Buddhist monks killing eight

  02-07-2026 12:31 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 PageEight Buddhist monks were killed and 26 others injured when a boy who was driving his dad’s pick-up truck crashed into them this morning.The religious figures were walking in single file in a group of 34 along the roadside when the bronze Isuzu ploughed through them in Mukdahan, northeast Thailand, just before noon.Footage from the aftermath
  
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• Man starts busking on streets of Seville and British tourists soon realise who it is

  02-07-2026 12:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Brits were left gobsmacked when they realised who was actually singing to them as they enjoyed their evening in Seville, Spain, and the performance was perfect
  
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• Cardiologist says 'silent killer' causes damage before it is detected

  02-07-2026 12:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Dr Nabila Laskar, a consultant cardiologist, explained the problem can act as a 'silent killer'
  
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• Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of rape in park

  02-07-2026 12:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  Parkland Walk in Crouch End was cordoned off following the alleged attack (Picture: John Dunne)Detectives have launched a rape investigation after a woman was attacked in a north London park.Police and paramedics were called to Parkland Walk in Crouch End at about 10.30pm on Tuesday.A boy, 16, has been arrested on suspicion of rape. He has been remanded in custody.The neighbourhood has been left reeling after the alleged attack.Forensics officers and search teams have been at the scene scouring
  
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• Daughter, 3, heartbroken as Brit dad dies on Turkey holiday as family left with huge bill

  02-07-2026 12:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The family of David Hartley are not only coping with the sudden loss of the 28-year-old, but face a crippling bill to bring his body back to the UK after his death in Turkey
  
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• Boy, 2, who is 'always smiling' faces 'aggressive' cancer battle

  02-07-2026 12:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Maxton's parents noticed he was walking with a limp, which turned out to be the first warning sign
  
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• EastEnders killer Bea ‘dead’ as police swarm Walford – but there’s a terrifying twist

  02-07-2026 12:09 via metro.co.uk
  
  Bea Pollard has gone too far this time (Picture: BBC / Metro)EastEnders spoilers follow for Monday’s (July 2) episode, which can now be streamed on BBC iPlayer. The episode in question will air at 7:30pm.In one last-ditch attempt to hold onto the little control she had left, Bea Pollard (Ronni Ancona) staged her own murder – and framed Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) for it!The master manipulator, as viewers know, became obsessed with Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) and d
  
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• ‘I just fell to my knees’: Bakery chain ‘better than Greggs’ closes after 90 years

  02-07-2026 12:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  More than 30 stores closed their doors on Tuesday (Picture: Shutterstock / BearFotos)A well-known bakery chain has announced it’s closed its doors for good, as customers say they’re ‘falling to their knees’ in despair.From cinnamon rolls to doughnuts, and piping hot sourdough toasties to vegan cakes, family-run high street staple Coughlans Bakery has had a loyal customer base for the 89 years it’s been running.But, despite being part-owned by famous comedian Romesh
  
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• Ryanair issues summer holiday warning and claims seven airports 'aren't ready'

  02-07-2026 12:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Ryanair's intervention comes after an open letter published online on Wednesday in which top representative bodies for Europe’s airports and airlines said that delays caused by EES had reached a “critical point”.
  
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• Ian Wright names one team who can stop France winning World Cup

  02-07-2026 12:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  Argentina are the biggest danger to France at the World Cup, says Ian Wright (Picture: Getty)Ex-England and Arsenal star Ian Wright has picked out Argentina as the biggest threat to France at this summer’s World Cup.
  Four years after falling to Lionel Messi and Co at the final hurdle in Qatar, France have established themselves as the red-hot favourites to lift the prestigious trophy.Didier Deschamps’ have blown all opposition away playing an ultra-attacking brand of football, with
  
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• Songbirds like blackbirds 'need help' next week - but gardeners told 'don't do one thing'

  02-07-2026 12:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  With heatwave forecast charity warns that disease hitting favourites like robins, wrens and thrushes made worse by bird table mistake
  
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• Donald Trump shares bizarre AI doctor video offering 'treatment' for critics

  02-07-2026 12:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, Rosie O'Donnell and Whoopi Goldberg are just some of the 'patients' sharing how Trump's medical advice helped them in the bizarre clip
  
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• Nurse 'left to live in a tent on a grass verge with Greggs and Tesco vouchers'

  02-07-2026 11:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Former nurse Olivia Hill, 33, has been living in a tent on a grass verge after her council reportedly deemed her 'not a priority need' for emergency housing, despite having severe mental health struggles
  
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• Brit mum blacks out on flight before doctors uncover condition that affects 100 people WORLDWIDE

  02-07-2026 11:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Mum-of-one Nia Jones has a condition estimated to affect just 100 people worldwide - and first discovered something was wrong when she suddenly blacked out on a plane
  
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• Red-faced Andi Peters forgets Good Morning Britain co-star’s name live on air

  02-07-2026 11:49 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 PageITV star Andi Peters made quite the on-air blunder after totally blanking on who was anchoring Good Morning Britain.On Thursday morning’s episode, Andi had chucked in the sunny Costa del Sol coastline for the considerably more local haunt of the Tower of London for his on-location competition segment, convincing viewers to try their hand at a mountain
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic reveals fears for England star who ‘struggled’ against DR Congo

  02-07-2026 11:46 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ibrahimovic says England ‘suffered physically’ in their last 32 win (Picture: Getty)Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes England are ‘struggling to run’ at the World Cup after being left alarmed by Declan Rice’s display in the victory over DR Congo.The Three Lions fell behind after just seven minutes in their last 32 clash on Wednesday night and were on the brink of humiliating early exit during a shambolic display in Atlanta.Harry Kane stepped up however to rescue his side
  
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• Stop moaning and fight! Badenoch opens fire on 'identity politics' of Labour women MPs demanding 50% 'quota' of jobs in Burnham's Government

  02-07-2026 11:41 via dailymail.com
  
  The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
  
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• Dunelm's compact garden and patio set reduced to £55 in summer sale

  02-07-2026 11:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shoppers were 'thrilled with the quality' for such an affordable price
  
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• Transfer news LIVE: £85m deal confirmed, Chelsea bid 'rejected', Man Utd blow, Barcola latest

  02-07-2026 11:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The latest transfer news and rumours with updates on Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Eduardo Camavinga, Bradley Barcola and much more
  
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• New Metroid sequel for Switch 2 leaked by Brazil’s Ministry of Justice

  02-07-2026 11:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  Metroid turns 40 this year but there’s so far no official talk of a new game (Nintendo)A Metroid Dread sequel may have been given away by a Brazilian ratings website, and it may not be the only Metroid game in the works.Ahead of Nintendo’s June Direct, one of the many games rumoured to be in the company’s pipeline was a remake of Super Metroid, which isn’t too unbelievable considering Nintendo’s capitalising a lot on nostalgia this year with Star Fox and The Legend
  
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• Moment arsonists firebomb Ricky Hatton's car in 'targeted attack' outside his devastated son Campbell's house

  02-07-2026 11:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Police and fire crews were called to the residential street in Hattersley, Hyde after the blaze was started on Monday night.
  
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• Smug and vengeful Megan closes in on terrified Will in Coronation Street with dark promise

  02-07-2026 11:36 via metro.co.uk
  
  She seems certain (Picture: ITV)The following article contains spoilers from the episode of Coronation Street dated July 2. It hasn’t aired on ITV1 yet, but can be viewed on ITVX and YouTube.Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon) is hours away from finding out her fate in Coronation Street.
  The evil woman has been in court all week after sexually abusing Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale).
  A couple of days ago, things took a very worrying turn in the trial, as Will fell apart after being questioned. He
  
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• Paranoid Putin boosts his personal protection squad to 800 officers amid assassination fears

  02-07-2026 11:36 via dailymail.com
  
  More than two dozen additional officers will be added to the central apparatus of Russia's Federal Protective Service (FSO), increasing its strength from 785 to 812.
  
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