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• Sellafield's only female engineer sues over discrimination

  21-03-2017 21:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Susan Tudor says she was forced out of a job at the nuclear power plant in Cumbria, where she was the 'only woman in a man's world', in 2014.
  
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• Ashley Cain accused of horrific slurs against women in resurfaced tweets

  17-06-2026 15:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ashley Cain has been accused of sharing misogynistic and abusive tweets over several years (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)Ashley Cain has been accused of using derogatory language towards women in a slew of vile social media posts dating back several years.The TV personality and former footballer was a frequent tweeter prior to working with the BBC, having begun filming a documentary series, Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone, earlier this year.Having since been commissioned for
  
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• Belfast victim Stephen Ogilvie has woken up from induced coma but faces challenges ahead, family say

  17-06-2026 15:32 via metro.co.uk
  
  Stephen Ogilvie has woken up from an induced coma in hospital (Picture: Gofundme)The parents of the Belfast knife victim have said he may be left blinded by the attack that triggered fiery riots across the city.Stephen Ogilvie has woken from his induced coma in hospital after being stabbed in the face and eyes, his family said on Wednesday.His parents said on a GoFundMe: ‘On behalf of our family, we would like to sincerely thank everyone who has donated, shared this fundraiser, and kept S
  
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• Dad of murdered baby Preston says son ‘should have been alive on his birthday’

  17-06-2026 15:27 via metro.co.uk
  
  Preston had sustained around 40 traumatic injuries in 16 weeksThe biological father of a murdered nine-month-old boy has said his son endured months of ‘terror at the hands of a monster’.Gary Nolan paid tribute to his son Preston Davey at a candle-lit vigil to mark what would have been his fourth birthday.He was just 13 months old when he died at the hands of his adoptive father Jamie Varley, 37, in July 2023 after a campaign of sexual, physical and emotional abuse.A postmortem exam
  
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• Martin Lewis warns of ‘jaw-dropping’ £65,000,000,000 in lost UK pensions

  17-06-2026 15:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  Don’t miss out on securing the best possible outcome for your future (Picture: Getty)According to Martin Lewis, millions of Brits are missing out on a total of £65 billion in forgotten pensions, averaging at £19,600 per account.In the latest edition of his newsletter, the Money Saving Expert (MSE) founder highlighted the ‘jaw-dropping’ sum, urging people to take on the ‘seriously profitable’ task of tracking down their cash.
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• Secrets of the mysterious ‘ghost dogs’ of the Amazon revealed after rare sightings

  17-06-2026 15:20 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 PageThe ‘ghost dogs’ of the Amazon – one of the world’s most elusive animals – are thriving and more active than previously thought, according to new footage.The short-eared dog, known scientifically as Atelocynus microtis, has long been regarded as one of Latin America’s most mysterious carnivores.
  Its elusive nature, combine
  
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• It took me 20 years to realise how horrifying this David Tennant TV episode is

  17-06-2026 15:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  David Tennant has made some shocking telly in his career… in a good way (Picture: BBC)David Tennant has made some pretty horrifying television in his storied career.Who could forget his terrifying turn as Kilgrave in Jessica Jones, his ruthlessness as Rivals’ Tony Baddingham, or when he played mild-mannered murderer Dennis Nilsen in Des. Yet arguably the scariest TV show he ever did was Doctor Who, which sent a generation of school kids (and adults) scuttling behind the sofa f
  
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• Tearful EastEnders star Diane Parish pays tribute to ‘incredible’ cancer survivor as she rings the Vic bell

  17-06-2026 15:15 via metro.co.uk
  
  Actress Diane Parish praised for her standout performance as she shares emotional tribute (Picture: Getty Images)EastEnders star Diane Parish has shared an emotional tribute to an Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) survivor after welcoming her to Walford for a powerful conversation linked to Denise Fox’s ongoing cancer storyline.The actress, who has played Denise Fox for almost two decades, sat down with AML survivor Mphango Simwaka in a moving behind-the-scenes video shared by EastEnders. The
  
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• Woman’s body only discovered when smell got so bad neighbours became concerned

  17-06-2026 15:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  The victim’s body was found at a former police station turned block of flats (Picture: John Dunne)A man has been charged over the death of a ‘lovely, friendly’ woman in southeast London.Barbara McCann, 47, had only lived at the former police station turned apartment block in Catford for around a week when she was found dead in her flat on June 9.A neighbour told Metro: ‘She had recently moved in after being in emergency accommodation before. She seemed a perfectly l
  
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• How to make the most of your Mounjaro

  17-06-2026 15:11 via dailymail.com
  
  If you're looking for someone who is a glowing embodiment of the healthy eating message they advocate, then you won't find a finer example than Dr Frederica Amati.
  
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• Heathrow M25 traffic live: Airport motorway closed as holidaymakers face major delays

  17-06-2026 15:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Heavy traffic is building on the M25 towards Heathrow Airport due to a broken down vehicle
  
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• The Ascot fashion wars are on! Racegoers don colourful hats and polka-dotted outfits as day two gets underway

  17-06-2026 15:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Glamorous racegoers have pulled out all the sartorial stops as they arrived at Royal Ascot for the second day of the annual racing meet.
  
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• Kemi Badenoch told to sack senior Tory over 'sickening' Keir Starmer arson joke

  17-06-2026 15:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tory MP Matt Vickers had suggested the PM was doing a good job of 'blowing himself up' after two men were found guilty over arson attacks at Keir Starmer’s properties
  
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• Paris fire live: Bobigny blaze as building in flames and smoke seen for miles

  17-06-2026 14:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The fire is reportedly burning at a large warehouse in the Seine-Saint-Denis department in Paris with crews battling to get the flames under control
  
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• Shocking footage shows moment fiery plane crashes and splits in two on Texas highway as death toll rises: 'It looked like part of a movie'

  17-06-2026 14:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Heroic bystanders and first responders raced towards the burning plane after it crashed on Texas State Highway Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas on Tuesday night.
  
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• Trump's truce deal 'includes £223billion for Iran' as staggering details emerge

  17-06-2026 14:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The deal between the US and Iran would see Washington forced to secure at least 300 billion dollars (£223 billion) to rebuild Iran after the war, which began with US-Israeli strikes on Tehran on February 28
  
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• Rights and what you can claim if your car is damaged by a pothole

  17-06-2026 14:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Potholes can cause damage to vehicles and bicycles, and in some cases, you may be eligible for compensation
  
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• Finland lifts ban on nuclear weapons in face of growing threat from Russia

  17-06-2026 14:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  Finland already utilises nuclear energy – but now, nuclear weapons will be legal on the country’s soil (Picture: AFP)Finland has passed laws which lift a ban on nuclear weapons as it faces increased security concerns from Russia.The new bill allows the import, transport, supply and possession of nuclear arms in Finland for national defence.The government cited an ‘unpredictable security environment’ – and added that as of now, Finland won’t host any nuclear w
  
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• Three-year-old British boy drowns in swimming pool a day after arriving at Costa del Sol holiday home with his parents

  17-06-2026 14:42 via dailymail.com
  
  The alarm was raised around 8.30am this morning at a rural property in the village of Periana, in La Axarquia, north-east of Malaga.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson thinks about dying EVERY day and regularly works out how many hours he has left to live as he reveals he is battling 'aggressive' prostate cancer

  17-06-2026 14:38 via dailymail.com
  
  The popular Clarkson's Farm presenter has been battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer since he was diagnosed last May, it emerged today.
  
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• LIZ JONES: The cracks in Harry and Meghan's perfect facade have started to show. It's so obvious he's tiring of her tone-deaf approach... and I predict there's serious trouble in store

  17-06-2026 14:35 via dailymail.com
  
  Recent social media posts and public appearances from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made it seem as though the couple are not only on different paths, but they inhabit different planets.
  
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• Top Gear and The Grand Tour star James May reveals he failed driving test

  17-06-2026 14:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  Top Gear star James May went up against a 2026 driving test (Picture: @JamesMayPlanetGin)If you’re a habitual driving test failer, wondering where on earth you keep going wrong, then fret not, you’re in good company.
  In the 21st century, getting your hands on that pink piece of plastic is no mean feat. There’s the two-part theory test, the dog-eat-dog test booking system, and, the cherry on top, the tense 45-minute test that will inevitably involve the world’s most compl
  
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• Teen allegedly raped in Glasgow city centre attack as police rush to scene

  17-06-2026 14:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested in connection with the incident and has now been released pending further inquiries, Police Scotland said
  
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• Do you live in a property sinkhole? Find out where in the UK homeowners are struggling to sell overpriced houses

  17-06-2026 14:24 via dailymail.com
  
  From major cities to historic counties, vast swathes of the UK have suffered from overinflated house prices, making it near impossible to sell homes. Our writer reveals the worst offenders.
  
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• The disgusting twist that Paula Doyle's sick rapist's barrister put on words she spoke to a therapist while recovering from her ordeal are frightening. But despite reform, counselling notes can still be used in court...

  17-06-2026 14:22 via dailymail.com
  
  Rape survivor Paula Doyle was horrified when her attacker was allowed to gain access to her counselling notes which were then, she says, used asa weapon against her in court
  
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• Syrian man, 35, accused of raping woman on Brighton beach appears in court

  17-06-2026 14:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Bilal Alkadour, 35, was arrested after a 21-year-old woman told police she had been raped at the seaside resort.
  
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• 'I called Kate Middleton when she was in depths of despair and was stunned by her response'

  17-06-2026 14:17 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A reporter has reflected on an unexpected phone call with Kate Middleton during a turbulent period in her life, revealing the response that left a lasting impression
  
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• Shrek 5 trailer with Gingerbread’s ‘BBL’ is so raunchy it’s age-restricted

  17-06-2026 14:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  Fans are traumatised by the Gingerbread man’s enhanced rear in the new Shrek trailer (Picture: Universal / Shutterstock)I’m apparently not old enough to see the Gingerbread Man twerk in the new trailer for Shrek 5 — and you might not be either.When I heard that DreamWorks had finally dropped the first trailer for the long-awaited sequel, I did what any self-respecting millennial would do: I headed straight to X to see whether people were excited, furious, or both.Instead of a
  
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• Not a fan – 'overlooked' appliance that could keep bedroom cool during heatwave

  17-06-2026 14:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  One sleep expert says that one device explains could be more effective than a fan at keeping your bedroom cool during a heatwave – and most British homes may already have one
  
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• The four key battles which will decide England vs Croatia: The Tottenham teenager who could lock up Harry Kane, why 40-year-old Luka Modric can still cause damage - and the crucial two clashes on the flanks

  17-06-2026 14:10 via dailymail.com
  
  England kick off their World Cup campaign against Croatia in Texas at 9pm UK time. It's a repeat of the devastating 2018 World Cup semi-final, which England lost 2-1.
  
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