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• Romesh Ranganathan-backed bakery to shut down after almost 100 years

  01-07-2026 04:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The much-loved celebrity became a co-owner and shareholder in the bakery business and, after news of the closure came to light, he simply said 'gutted isn't the word'
  
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• Two The Voice UK judges quietly quit as ITV ‘rush to find replacements’

  01-07-2026 11:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Voice is reportedly going to be one double chair shorter (Picture: ITV/Rachel Joseph/REX/Shutterstock)The Voice is reportedly scrambling to find two new faces for its judging panel, after the McFly double act quit.Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher only just joined the ITV competition series last year, after the controversial axing of Olly Murs and Anne-Marie as coaches.The McFly musicians came on board as the first ever coaching pair, vying against the likes of Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am and LeAnn
  
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• Cast member’s tribute as major Coronation Street star exits – with final scenes very soon

  01-07-2026 11:12 via metro.co.uk
  
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  Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has paid tribute to co-star Beth Nixon ahead of her final scenes, assuring viewers that they actually get along in real-life.
  The Sam Blakeman star shared a picture with Beth Nixon, who plays abuser Megan Walsh on the ITV soap.
  Megan, as viewers know, has tormented Sam for months after he uncovered the truth that she was abusing Weatherfield High school student Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale).
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• Hiker dies after alligator rips her arm off while swimming in a river

  01-07-2026 11:09 via metro.co.uk
  
  Brittany Clark loved the outdoors and was an ‘amazing’ person (Picture: Facebook)A woman who was killed by an alligator while hiking in Florida has been remembered as an ‘amazing’ person.Brittany Clark, 31, died after wading into the Econlockhatchee River to cool off while hiking with her best friend and boyfriend.The three had been wading in three-foot water when an alligator bit her arms, tearing off one and mauling the other.Her boyfriend, Chance Allison, called 911 f
  
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• Trans supporters rally against JK Rowling’s meeting with Queen Camilla: ‘Protect the dolls’

  01-07-2026 11:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Queen Camilla met with JK Rowling and has sparked backlash (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)Trans activists and allies have flooded the Royal Family’s latest post after Queen Camilla met with JK Rowling.Commenters ridiculed the monarch for ending Pride Month by posing for a photo with a woman who has been a vocal detractor of trans rights.Most recently, Rowling criticised Sir Keir Starmer for appointing trans supporter Baroness Harriet Harman as an adviser on women and gi
  
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• Police officers investigated for potential gross misconduct after handcuffing Henry Nowak

  01-07-2026 11:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Henry Nowak was stabbed to death in December 2025 (Picture: Hampshire Police/PA Wire)Two Hampshire police officers are being investigated for potential gross misconduct after murdered student Henry Nowak was handcuffed in his final moments.The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said the officers are also being probed over their alleged failure to recognise the University of Southampton student needed urgent medical attention after he was stabbed by Vickrum Digwa.The watchdog said: &ls
  
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• Emmerdale fans upset by ‘vile’ behaviour of Charity to son Ryan

  01-07-2026 10:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ryan Stocks has been left devastated (Pictures: ITV)Emmerdale fans have been left stunned after watching Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) destroy her relationship with son Ryan Stocks (James Moore).
  The beloved character has been spiralling in the aftermath of being raped by Doctor Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker).
  At the moment, the only two people who know about all of Charity’s secrets are Serena Sugden (Casey Al-Shaqsy) and Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb). Serena has been trying her best to
  
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• Chelsea launch offer to sign La Liga star after Xabi Alonso approves transfer

  01-07-2026 10:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  Alonso is an admirer and wants him in west London (Picture: Lars Baron/Getty Images)Chelsea have seen their opening offer for Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria rejected.Marc Cucurella’s move to Real Madrid has left a void to be filled at left-back with Xabi Alonso looking to La Liga to find a replacement.28-year-old Chavarria has emerged as a surprise target for the Blues with Mundo Deportivo reporting he is a player Alonso himself has targeted as part of his summer rebuild at Stamfo
  
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• PMQs LIVE: Keir Starmer faces Commons amid £5bn defence black hole concerns for Andy Burnham

  01-07-2026 10:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The fallout over the controversial Defence Investment Plan continues as Keir Starmer faces his first PMQs since the announcement - Andy Burnham also set out his vision for the UK and a new 'No 10 North'
  
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• Prince William gets shown hairdryer and his response is absolutely brilliant

  01-07-2026 10:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prince William was recently shown a hairdryer when we was out and about, and his response was absolutely brilliant. The moment was caught on camera and got several people laughing
  
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• 16 children rushed to hospital after being found living in house of 'pure evil'

  01-07-2026 10:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Four adults have been arrested after 16 children were found living in "deplorable" conditions at a house described as "pure evil" in Ohio
  
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• Two dead as World Cup victory celebrations turn to tragedy in Mexico City

  01-07-2026 10:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  At least two people have died during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City after the country's national team reached the last 16.
  
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• Village People lead singer and founding member Victor Willis dies at the age of 75 after a 'short but aggressive illness'

  01-07-2026 10:25 via dailymail.com
  
  The singer was one of the founding members of the legendary band, and provided one of the iconic voices of their hit YMCA.
  
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• 'Man on holiday said he was my friend and gave me a gift' - then he turned nasty

  01-07-2026 10:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tourist said that he was given a bracelet before the person turned on him
  
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• Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital after suffering heart failure

  01-07-2026 10:24 via metro.co.uk
  
  The former producer is in prison after allegations against him sparked the ‘Me Too’ movement (Picture: Reuters)Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was taken to the hospital this week after experiencing acute heart failure in prison.Weinstein has been held at Rikers Island in Queens, New York, while awaiting sentencing for his 2025 sexual assault conviction.Sources said Weinstein had been experiencing pneumonia when he experienced heart failure.After having difficulty breat
  
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• Fears for pilot as light aircraft crashes in field near small Essex village

  01-07-2026 10:23 via dailymail.com
  
  A cordon has been set up in Ongar as Essex Police said they were called to the scene at 12.30pm to reports of a crash involving a small aircraft in a field at Mill Lane.
  
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• Mystery identity of 'Green Boots' climber - who became a macabre landmark frozen in ice after dying on Everest - is finally solved after DNA test

  01-07-2026 10:20 via dailymail.com
  
  For almost 30 years, the body of the climber became a macabre landmark for thousands attempting to reach the summit.
  
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• Tiles tycoon who bought his 'favourite' grandson a house and paid for his luxury wedding loses £850K court fight after he sued to try and get the money back

  01-07-2026 10:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Businessman Robert Stokes is the fourth generation of family decorating supplies firm Stokes Tiles in Sheffield, which he turned into a 'substantial company' through his hard work.
  
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• Keeping Up Appearances star Anna Dawson dies aged 88: Actress best known for role as affluent Violet in beloved BBC sitcom passes away just six months after her husband

  01-07-2026 10:16 via dailymail.com
  
  The actress previously played the affluent Hyacinth Bouquet's sister Violet in the beloved BBC sitcom before retiring from the industry in 1995.
  
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• New London drinking rule could land you with a £100 fine

  01-07-2026 10:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  The new rule comes into force in July (Picture: Shutterstock / View Apart)With summer in full swing, Londoners are taking advantage of the weather by heading to the city’s parks.And while some will go all out with picnics, others will go there with tinnies to simply enjoy a drink in the sunshine.But if you’re heading out in Camden, you might want to be on your best behaviour going forward.That’s because from July, a new rule regarding public drinking is coming into force acros
  
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• Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies aged 75 after ‘short but aggressive’ illness

  01-07-2026 10:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Victor Willis of Village People has died after a ‘short but aggressive’ illness (Picture: Andrew Chin/Getty Images)Victor Willis, the frontman of disco group Village People, has died aged 75.The iconic singer and unmistakable voice behind the song YMCA died on Tuesday, his family and band confirmed.
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• Skin looks 'instantly radiant' with £30 Home Bargains tonic now £4 in 100ml deal

  01-07-2026 10:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The product will not be available in any of the physical stores
  
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• Zoe Ball breaks her silence on new Greatest Hits Radio gig and says she's 'excited' to get back to work after leaving Radio 2 to grieve her mother and 'be there' for her daughter

  01-07-2026 10:07 via dailymail.com
  
  The star, 55, left BBC Radio 2 at the height of her success, quitting the coveted Breakfast Show in 2024 and her Saturday afternoon show a year later.
  
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• Russian veteran is jailed after filming video warning Putin he faces a mutiny

  01-07-2026 10:07 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 PageA Russian veteran has been jailed after threatening to ‘tell the truth’ about soldiers being mass murdered and tortured on the frontline.Aleksandr Lunin delivered a stark message to Vladimir Putin, predicting Russia’s army would ‘turn its weapons’ towards the Kremlin unless its concerns were heard.He has since been detained for
  
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• Russia is returning Ukrainian war dead with explosives inside

  01-07-2026 10:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  Safety checks have been enacted after the discovery of explosives inside multiple bodies (Picture: Getty)Investigators looking to identify and return slain Ukrainians to their families have been met with hidden explosives placed into the bodies by Russian soldiers.The explosives have caused major delays in getting repatriated bodies back to their families for proper burials.Taras Tarasenko, deputy head of the investigative department at the Kirovohrad Region Police Department, told Ukrinform th
  
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• Russia is returning bodies of Ukrainian soldiers with explosives inside

  01-07-2026 10:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  Safety checks have been enacted after the discovery of explosives inside multiple bodies (Picture: Getty)Investigators looking to identify and return killed Ukrainian soldiers to their families have found explosives hidden in the bodies by Russian soldiers.The explosives have caused major delays in returning repatriated bodies to their families for proper burials.Taras Tarasenko, deputy head of the investigative department at the Kirovohrad Region Police Department, told news outlet Ukrinform t
  
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• First look at world’s largest airport opening in Dubai with a £26 billion price tag

  01-07-2026 10:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  Some 260 million passengers are expected to pass through the airport (Picture: Government of Dubai)If you thought Dubai Airport was bougie enough, wait until you see the emirate’s plans for the ‘world’s largest airport.’By 2032, Dubai aims to unveil Al Maktoum International Airport, the world’s largest aviation hub with an annual capacity of 260 million passengers.Two terminals, five parallel runways, and over 430 plane stands.The Dubai Government said that work on
  
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• Royal Mail confirms major change to how it delivers post in UK-wide update

  01-07-2026 10:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Royal Mail is sending UK homes leaflets with all the information they need to know about the changes
  
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• Forest Green Rovers - owned by eco tycoon Dale Vince - SCRAP their women's team to 'concentrate their resources' on the men's side

  01-07-2026 10:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Forest Green Rovers have scrapped their women's team to concentrate on the men. The club, owned by eco tycoon Dale Vince and managed by Robbie Savage, are in the National League
  
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• Starmer faces PMQs bearpit after blindsiding Burnham with £5bn 'unexploded bomb' in defence plans… making tax hikes even more likely

  01-07-2026 10:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Keir Starmer is due in the Commons amid an outcry over the long-awaited DIP - with critics warning the £15billion funding boost over four years is 'too little too late'.
  
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