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• Restaurant chain from 00s that disappeared from UK high streets is back

  05-12-2025 13:08 via metro.co.uk
  There were once more than 40 Jamie’s Italian restaurants across the UK (Picture: Getty Images)Jamie Oliver opened his first Italian restaurant in Oxford in 2008, and fans of the celebrity chef flocked to try the food.From there, the business grew and became a successful chain, with Jamie’s Italian popping up all over the place – at its peak, there were more than 40 different locations across the UK.However, it slowly began disappearing from the high street in the late 2010s, w
  
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• ‘Proper player’ – Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain blown away by Arsenal star in training

  10-12-2025 12:06 via metro.co.uk
  Arsenal have allowed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to train with the first-team and the U21s (Picture: Getty)Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says he could tell ‘right from the off’ that Max Dowman was a ‘proper player’ after being invited back to train with Arsenal this winter.After his Besiktas contract was terminated by mutual agreement in late August, Oxlade-Chamberlain has been putting in the hard yards to maintain his fitness levels with a view to finding a new club.Intent on pro
  
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• 2025 Snooker Shoot Out draw, schedule, TV channel, prize money and rules

  10-12-2025 12:03 via metro.co.uk
  Tom Ford is the defending champion at the Shoot Out this year (Picture: Getty Images)The Snooker Shoot Out gets underway on Wednesday as the unique event returns to Blackpool for the first time since 2015.The one-frame chaos of the Shoot Out has been on something of a UK tour being played in Reading, Watford, Milton Keynes, Leicester and Swansea but is now back at the Tower Circus, where it was played from 2011-15.The matches are all just a single frame, lasting a maximum of 10 minutes and play
  
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• Fast food chain from Netherlands that ‘beats McDonald’s’ announces new UK sites

  10-12-2025 12:01 via metro.co.uk
  The chain is said to have ‘the best’ burgers in Amsterdam (Fat Phill’s)We’ve seen an influx of American and Canadian fast food chains setting up shop here lately – from Dave’s Hot Chicken to Carl’s Jr and Chick-fil-A.But in a surprising twist, it’s a burger joint from The Netherlands that you could soon see popping up all over the UK and Ireland.Fat Phill’s, which is said to be home to Amsterdam’s ‘best burger’, quietly lau
  
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• Sausage bandit dumps massive pile of wieners on Bristol footpath

  10-12-2025 12:00 via metro.co.uk
  A massive pile of raw sausages has been dumped on a Bristol footpath (Picture: REDDIT/ Jakeness64)A meaty mystery has gripped Bristol residents after hundreds of raw sausages were dumped on a footpath.The pile of bangers was fly-tipped near a fence in Peel Street Green Space in St Jude’s.Local residents shared the rogue wieners on social media, and there is even a thread on Reddit where updates are shared.The sausages have so far survived four nights despite Storm Bram’s strong wind
  
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• Love Island’s Chyna accuses Strictly fiance Neil Jones’ family of ‘racism and bullying’

  10-12-2025 12:00 via metro.co.uk
  Chyna Mills has slammed her fiance’s family’s behavious (Picture: Rex)Key Pointssummary__ai-icon
  Chyna Mills, fiancé of Neil Jones, claims his family skipped their daughter Havana’s baptism over personal issues.Mills alleges facing racism, bullying, and lack of support from Neil’s family, particularly his mother Helen.Fans support Mills after she openly addressed the conflicts, prioritising her daughter’s happiness over family tensions.Created with AI assist
  
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• Now shameless Rachel Reeves moans there were 'too many leaks' about Budget as she tells MPs she's hunting for a mole (but it definitely wasn't her)

  10-12-2025 11:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rachel Reeves insisted she was 'frustrated' and is now 'doing something about it' by launching an official probe into who was responsible.
  
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• 'He's got a bee in his bonnet': Cabinet ministers hit back at Donald Trump after he attacks European 'decay' and 'disgusting' London mayor Sadiq Khan

  10-12-2025 11:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The US President this week claimed that European nations are 'decaying' and being led by 'weak' people in an astonishing broadside at America's traditional allies.
  
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• Going to the US? Five years of your social media could be reviewed

  10-12-2025 11:52 via metro.co.uk
  The new regulations could affect travellers from 42 countries (Picture: Getty)Five years of social media history, telephone numbers, emails, and family members’ names could be shared with Border Control for travellers going to the United States.Travellers from 42 countries, including the UK, could soon be subject to searches while going on holiday abroad if a new proposition is passed.In a proposal filed by the US Customs and Border Protection, social media would be considered a mandatory
  
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• Activision apologises for Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 and promises more innovation

  10-12-2025 11:52 via metro.co.uk
  One sequel too far (Activision)Activision has released a rare statement on Call Of Duty’s future, as it promises to deliver ‘meaningful, not incremental’ innovation.Almost a month after launch, it’s clear Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 has badly underperformed against Activision’s expectations.We already know sales for this year’s entry have plummeted to record lows in some parts of the world, as it battles both negative perception and new competitors like Battlef
  
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• Should the public have to pay tax? Readers discuss

  10-12-2025 11:51 via metro.co.uk
  Readers discuss if we should have to pay taxes, the solution to ending violence against women and if Russia is really ready for war (Picture: Getty Images)Do you agree with our readers? Have your say on these MetroTalk topics and more in the comments Should we have to pay tax? Yann (MetroTalk, Thu) writes that ‘tax 
is the subscription I pay to live in a civilised society’.
  When I visited Hong Kong – before it was handed it over to the communists – no one
  
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• Gwen Stefani ‘betrays’ fans after promoting anti-abortion app

  10-12-2025 11:51 via metro.co.uk
  Gwen Stefani has upset fans by endorsing an anti-abortion app (Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)Gwen Stefani has left fans ‘absolutely devastated’ after promoting a controversial app which includes anti-abortion prayers.The No Doubt star appeared in an advert for Hallow, a ‘pay-to-pray’ app which costs $69.99 (£52.50) annually or $9.99 (£7.50) a month.Gwen, 56, has also read prayers and spoken in sermons for Hallow over the past year, having
  
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• Nationwide-recommended '50-30-20 rule' for anyone wanting to save more money

  10-12-2025 11:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The building society recommended the method to customers looking to create a budget
  
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• Bonnie Blue seen for the first time since her ‘BangBus’ arrest in Bali

  10-12-2025 11:47 via metro.co.uk
  Bonnie Blue was arrested over a ‘raunchy game’ she allegedly filmed with tourists (Picture: EPA)Adult content creator Bonnie Blue has been spotted for the first time since her arrest in Bali.The sex star, whose real name is Tia Billinger, was apprehended as her ‘BangBus’ toured the island to meet ‘barely legal’ young men.She arrived at an immigration office in Badung, Indonesia, on Wednesday for questioning.The 26-year-old was arrested on Thursday on suspicio
  
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• Emmerdale ‘confirms’ return of two huge villains for spectacular Christmas showdown

  10-12-2025 11:46 via metro.co.uk
  Trouble lies ahead (Picture: ITV/Metro)Emmerdale has seemingly confirmed the return of two major villains from this year.John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) and Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill) do not know each other, but they’re connected because they’ve both been involved in relationship drama with Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) and Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley).John disappeared in the autumn after his crimes were exposed to everyone in the village. In September, a showdown in the woods occurre
  
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• Chancellor Rachel Reeves orders full Budget inquiry into 'unacceptable' leaks

  10-12-2025 11:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves hit out at 'frustrating' and 'unacceptable' leaks of her second Budget on November 26 and told MPs the Cabinet Office was now investigating
  
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• Can you solve GCHQ’s traditional Christmas brainteasers this year?

  10-12-2025 11:45 via metro.co.uk
  This year, children designed the front of the GCHQ Christmas cards (Picture: GCHQ)Is it turkey, tinsel or the tree that makes you feel all Christmassy inside?For some people, it’s not truly the festive season until they’ve had a crack at the government spy department’s holiday-themed puzzles. (Not us, we should add: we’ll stick to rewatching The Grinch).For those who want to let their brains off the lead for a little stretch, however, the day has arrived when they can pr
  
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• Woman dies in horror house fire after e-bike battery explodes as sister issues warning

  10-12-2025 11:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Ehsia Johnson-Mall is warning Christmas shoppers to beware of 'bargain' deals online after her sister Natasha and friend Karlo died in a horrific house fire when an e-bike battery exploded
  
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• Virginia Giuffre's estate battle: Sons, lawyer and carer face off amid disputed will and unfinished divorce with millions at stake from Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew settlements

  10-12-2025 11:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Daily Mail can reveal the increasingly personal fight is not about carving up her millions - but who should be cut off entirely.
  
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• 'You have no idea' warning to anyone who wears shoes in their house

  10-12-2025 11:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  People are being told they could be sortening their lifespan just by keeping their shoes on at home
  
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• New Jurgen Klopp verdict on Mohamed Salah emerges in two-word warning for Liverpool

  10-12-2025 11:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has spoken about Mohamed Salah, who was not involved in the club's victory over Inter Milan on Tuesday night
  
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• Declan Rice and William Saliba injury concerns addressed by Mikel Arteta

  10-12-2025 11:34 via metro.co.uk
  Declan Rice will not play in Belgium on Wednesday night (Picture: Getty Images)Both Declan Rice and William Saliba will miss Arsenal’s trip to face Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday as Mikel Arteta addresses their fitness issues.The Gunners are looking to bounce back after their Premier League defeat to Aston Villa at the weekend, which has seen their lead at the top of the table cut.Arteta’s men are still in an excellent position, two points clear at the top of the P
  
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• Volcanic eruptions may have triggered chain reaction that unleashed Black Death

  10-12-2025 11:33 via metro.co.uk
  The Black Death decimated the medieval European population — but rats may not be entirely to blame. Volcanic eruptions that took place several years prior may have significantly contributed, with a new study revealing that a spell of unusually cold summers in the mid-1340s – likely linked to one major volcanic eruption or several smaller ones – contributed to severe famine across the Mediterranean. So, why did this lead to the Black Death? (Picture: Getty) The researchers argu
  
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• Office workers are ditching Secret Santa for ‘gifting hell’ White Elephant

  10-12-2025 11:32 via metro.co.uk
  There’s another way into Secret Santa, if you’re not the biggest festive fan (Picture: Getty Images)Whether you love it or you hate it, the idea of a Secret Santa usually gets floated around the office this time of year.It’s a slightly awkward prospect, too, as if you’re given the name of someone you don’t really like – or don’t really know – choosing their gift can be a pretty difficult experience. And it usually ends up being a mug.There’s
  
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• Professor says 'new subclade K of A/H3N2 flu variant' responsible for surge as NHS says 'wear masks'

  10-12-2025 11:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  UK hit with serious outbreak as schools closed and Downing Street issues mask statement
  
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• Have William and Kate been ‘selfish’ in their move to Forest Lodge? Take our poll and have your say

  10-12-2025 11:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Prince and Princess of Wales have left local Windsor residents ‘in tears’ over once major change they enforced when relocating to their ‘forever home’ of Forest Lodge
  
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• 'I'm a money expert and I know exactly how to stick to a budget at Christmas'

  10-12-2025 11:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Laura Linden is a top financial strategist and founder of Feisty FD
  
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• Emmerdale fans delighted as missing icon finally returns after 2 months

  10-12-2025 11:25 via metro.co.uk
  Cain Dingle has been absent for a little while (Picture: ITV)Emmerdale fans have been left delighted by the return of Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley).Cain went AWOL early Autumn as he took it upon himself to find John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth). After learning that Caleb Miligan (William Ash) had helped John go on the run, Cain decided he would track him down overseas and get revenge for killing Nate Robinson.The lack of communication meant Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) simply had no idea what Cain w
  
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• Royal Mail postman axed after 'homophobic hate crime' filmed by horrified homeowners

  10-12-2025 11:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Ring doorbell footage appears to capture a Royal Mail worker allegedly committing a hate crime outside a home in Belfast - police are investigating the matter
  
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• Fears grow over Tracy death as Coronation Street fans spot worrying clues

  10-12-2025 11:22 via metro.co.uk
  As the Corriedale crossover approaches, fans are speculating the deaths of fan favourites (Picture: ITV)Anxiety is spreading among Coronation Street viewers as speculation mounts that long-running character Tracy Barlow may be the next major Weatherfield resident to meet a tragic end. After 49 years on screen, Tracy’s future has been thrust into doubt thanks to a string of unsettling hints, and some fans even fear her father, Ken Barlow, could also be at risk.The concerns snowballed follo
  
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