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• Radio 5Live researcher asked people 'why the Welsh language should die'

  03-08-2016 21:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The BBC researcher felt the full force of the patriotic Welsh public after she asked about the death of one of Europe's oldest languages, which is still spoken by more than 580,000 people.
  
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• Strictly star Neil Jones marries Chyna Mills after ‘banning parents’ from wedding

  03-07-2026 15:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  Neil Jones and Chyna Mills are married! (Picture: Instagram/Chyna Mills)Strictly Come Dancing pro Neil Jones has married his Love Island star partner, Chyna Mills, after four years together.The BBC star, 44, who has been part of Strictly for a decade, announced the joyous news with a social media post this afternoon, confirming that he and Chyna, 27, tied the knot on July 1.They opted for a low-key ceremony at London’s Marylebone Town Hall, with sweet snaps showing loved ones throwing con
  
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• Dragon’s Den star Steven Bartlett branded ‘ridiculously out of touch’ after podcast remark

  03-07-2026 15:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Steven Bartlett has left fans groaning after making a weird remark about flying his barber to the US (Picture: YouTube/Diary of a CEO)Steven Bartlett is once more in hot water after making a strange comment about flying his UK-based barber across the pond for a simple haircut.The Dragons’ Den star, 33, has made a name for himself as a young entrepreneur who also hosts the popular podcast, Diary of a CEO, where he interviews high-profile figures about the world of business, productivity, a
  
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• The World Cup made Cape Verde go viral – but what’s the tiny island nation all about?

  03-07-2026 15:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  The island nation held Spain to a goalless draw in its first ever World Cup (Picture: imageBROKER/Shutterstock)With soaring volcanic peaks, turquoise waters and magical cloud villages, there’s nowhere quite like Cape Verde.This West African archipelago, adrift off the coast of Senegal, has a wealth of natural wonders that make for a great offbeat escape.A former Portuguese colony of 10 islands, no two are the same, each offering wildly different vibes and experiences,
  
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• FA make decision on sacking Thomas Tuchel if England lose to Mexico

  03-07-2026 14:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Is England manager Thomas Tuchel under pressure? (Photo: Getty)The Football Association have already decided whether to keep or sack England manager Thomas Tuchel if they lose to Mexico in the World Cup round of 16.After the nervy win over DR Congo, England face the daunting prospect of playing co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca in the early hours of Monday morning.If the game were anywhere else, the Three Lions would be the favourites, but Mexico’s astonishing home record, plus the difficulti
  
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• Trump, 80, vows to ‘show he can do everything’ with lengthy speech in heatwave

  03-07-2026 14:44 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 PageDonald Trump has vowed to show off his ability to withstand it all in his ‘lengthy’ Fourth of July speech tomorrow, despite the sweltering 42°C forecast.The US president, 80, told crowds in North Dakota this week: ‘On July 4th, it’s going to be approximately 107 degrees out, and I’m going to make a really long speech just to
  
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• Minions director explains Bonnie Blue ‘reference’ in new movie

  03-07-2026 14:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  Fans became convinced this week that a minion said Bonnie Blue’s name in a new trailer (Picture: Rob Parfitt/Channel 4/Universal Pictures)Of all the places Bonnie Blue could unexpectedly pop up this week, a Minions film wasn’t particularly high on the list.But that’s exactly what thousands of viewers became convinced had happened after a football-themed clip from Minions & Monsters appeared to feature one of the gibberish-speaking characters shouting the OnlyFans creator&r
  
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• ‘I got refused’ – Wimbledon finalist forced to make late change after breaking strict rule

  03-07-2026 14:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  Matteo Berrettini reached the Wimbledon final in 2021 (Picture: Getty)Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini revealed he was banned from wearing a special walk-on outfit due to the All England Club’s strict dress code.Berrettini reached the final at SW19 in 2021, but has failed to reach similar heights in recent additions due to persisent injury woes.But the Italian has looked back to his best so far this year, knocking out Stan Wawrinka in the first round before upsetting 20th seed
  
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• England fans face even later bedtime as thunderstorms could delay World Cup clash

  03-07-2026 14:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  Pubs have been permitted to stay open until 5am, with the Three Lions facing Mexico in the last 16 after beating the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1 on Wednesday (Picture: AFP via Getty Images)Severe thunderstorms could delay the England vs Mexico World Cup which is already set to keep Brits staying up late with the 1am kick off.Pubs have been permitted to stay open until 5am, with the Three Lions facing Mexico in the last 16 after beating the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1 on Wednes
  
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• Pregnant mother and her unborn twins all die when driver ran stop sign and crashed into her car, cops say

  03-07-2026 14:33 via dailymail.com
  
  Lorena Lopez, 33, was on her way to a family party in San Bernadino County, California on June 27 with her teenage children when they were hit by a young driver who plowed through a stop sign, police said.
  
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• Katie Price reignites feud with Victoria Beckham as she says her relationship with Dane Bowers was 'perfect' until he met the Spice Girl, claims she was 'banned' from visiting him and reveals Posh bought her bizarre gifts

  03-07-2026 14:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Katie Price has reignited her feud with Victoria Beckham as she reflected on being 'banned' from visiting boyfriend Dane Bowers in the 00s.
  
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• Wife who murdered retired businessman husband with paring knife jailed for 12 years

  03-07-2026 14:29 via dailymail.com
  
  Daryl Berman, 72, claimed retired businessman David Berman, 84, must have 'stumbled' while carrying her lunch tray, causing the 'little' blade to penetrate his chest as he fell.
  
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• Transfer news LIVE: Summerville to Man Utd, Baleba offer, Arsenal move hijacked

  03-07-2026 14:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The latest transfer news and rumours with updates on Sandro Tonali, Crysencio Summerville, Eduardo Camavinga, Bradley Barcola and much more
  
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• 'I'm a PT and women make an exercise mistake during menopause'

  03-07-2026 14:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Many women approaching the menopause respond to weight gain and falling energy levels by exercising harder than ever, but personal trainer Kate Brennan warns this approach can actually make matters worse
  
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• The stunning number of Republicans who think Trump, 80, is too old to be president revealed

  03-07-2026 14:23 via dailymail.com
  
  Is Donald Trump, 80, too old to be President? A surprising number of Republicans believe so, according to the latest Daily Mail/JL Partners survey.
  
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• One of the ‘largest inflatable obstacle courses in the world’ is coming to Kent

  03-07-2026 14:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Monster is coming to Kent for the first time (Picture: Bluewater)At over 1,000 feet long and featuring a whopping 42 obstacles, including an 18-metre-tall mega slide, The Monster is easily one of the world’s most impressive inflatable obstacle courses.Since its debut back in 2017, the elaborate inflatable has travelled all across the UK – setting up residencies in London, Essex, and Birmingham.And pretty soon, it’ll be popping up in the backyard of one of the UK’s bi
  
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• 'Police state' row as officers track down man who criticised his local Green councillor over outdoor drinking ban and left him fearing arrest

  03-07-2026 14:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Alastair Hilton was having a drink with a friend in Chiswick on Thursday night when uniformed officers took him outside to grill him about his social media posts.
  
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• I live next to a Premier League stadium - one team's fans DM me all the time

  03-07-2026 14:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The 26 year old says people are always messaging her
  
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• Dad and daughter jailed for beating, stripping and torturing lover for 15 hours

  03-07-2026 14:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Duncan Craig was shoved from a first floor window, stripped, battered, choked and stab during the attack at a flat in Glasgow's east end
  
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• England take action to avoid Mexico Spygate episode as World Cup plan emerges

  03-07-2026 14:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England will go into the lion's den on Monday when they face World Cup co-hosts Mexico, and Thomas Tuchel is taking extra precaution before the round-of-16 game
  
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• Andrew 'shown sympathy by two senior members of Royal Family' as he breaks cover

  03-07-2026 14:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prince Andrew made a rare public appearance at the Sandringham Horse Driving Trials, where two members of the Royal Family were said to have shown him sympathy and solidarity
  
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• Andy Burnham's much-hyped 'No10 North' won't be ready for at least SIX YEARS and faces local anger about gridlock and 'dull' design

  03-07-2026 13:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Burnham has made having a base in Manchester a key plank of his 'new approach' as he takes over from Keir Starmer.
  
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• Royal Mail service ending confirmed as leaflets letting Brits know sent out

  03-07-2026 13:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Royal Mail has confirmed a major change to its 2nd class delivery service across the UK
  
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• Cleaner ‘spiked elderly couple’s drink’ before ‘killing them’ over loan shark debts

  03-07-2026 13:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  The cleaner allegedly killed the couple on the first day of her job (Picture: Jam Press)A cleaner allegedly drugged an elderly couple before stabbing them to death so she could pay off suspected gambling debts.Paola Stefany Neto Cirino, 30, was arrested at a hotel in Itabira, Brazil, where she had fled with her six-year-old son.She allegedly confessed to putting four tablets into the juice of Maria Clotilde Moreira Maciel, 76, and her husband, Cláudio Atala Inácio, 75.After druggi
  
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• British boy, 17, suffers multiple serious injuries after plunging from balcony in Athens party district

  03-07-2026 13:55 via dailymail.com
  
  The 17-year-old fell from the first floor of a hotel in the party district of Chalandri during the early hours of Friday.
  
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• Lady Louise Windsor’s life away from Royal Family spotlight - garden centre job, boyfriend and university

  03-07-2026 13:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh has completed her studies at the University of St Andrews, and is set to take a gap year before finding her career path
  
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• Teen accused of killing boy, 15, in sword attack 'did not lay a finger on him, court hears

  03-07-2026 13:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Amen Teklay was found seriously injured on Clarendon Street, Glasgow, and was pronounced dead at the scene, with a murder trial now taking place at the High Court in Glasgow
  
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• Sony won’t U-turn on PS5 discs as its factory is already making something else

  03-07-2026 13:46 via metro.co.uk
  
  There’s no going back now (Sony)PlayStation’s decision to kill video game physical media has been in preparation for some time, based on a shift in priorities at Sony’s main disc factory. Sony’s announcement that it will no longer release physical games, from 2028 onwards, was always going to spark anger, but the backlash may have gone beyond their expectations. Many fans are already questioning why they should bother with a PlayStation 6 if it doesn’t ha
  
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• ‘Just say thank you’ – Serena Williams criticised for ‘disappointing’ Wimbledon decision

  03-07-2026 13:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  Serena Williams made her Wimbledon return on Tuesday (Picture: Getty)Former British No1 Greg Rusedski said he was ‘disappointed’ that Serena Williams opted not to speak to the media following her Wimbledon first-round defeat.Williams accepted a wildcard invitation from the All England Club to play her first professional singles match since the 2022 US Open.But the 44-year-old’s run in the singles draw was short-lived as she suffered a 6-3 7-6 6-3 defeat to
  
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• Harry Potter fans can apply for casting call as Ginny Weasley replacement sought

  03-07-2026 13:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Producers give July date for submissions and instructions as Ginny Weasley actress is leaving HBO show - how to apply
  
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