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• Shaun Murphy reveals why he’s split from coach Peter Ebdon

  31-08-2026 17:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  Shaun Murphy and Peter Ebdon celebrated British Open success last season (Picture: Getty Images)Shaun Murphy says his work with coach Peter Ebdon came to a natural end this summer but it took an uncomfortable conversation to bring the successful partnership to a close.The Magician employed the services of the former world champion in late 2024 and it proved a good decision as he won the Masters in January 2025.Murphy gave great credit to Ebdon for helping him to win his first Triple Crown title
  
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• US government lodges another bid to fire transgender service members

  31-08-2026 22:36 via metro.co.uk
  
  Courts found the ban violated soldiers’ rights to due process – but the US government is denying this (Picture: AFP)The US government has appealed to remove 29 active-duty transgender service members before their case against the Pentagon’s ban goes to trial next year.
  The move comes a week after Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth told a crowd: ‘At the Department of War, we do training, not tr***ies.’A ban on transgender service members went ahead last year, but now
  
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• Chiropractor, 46, confirmed dead after Grand Canyon floods that have killed at least one other victim, with 13 still missing

  31-08-2026 22:24 via dailymail.com
  
  Dr John Giusti, 46, has been confirmed dead by family members as one of the two bodies recovered after the devastating floods on Saturday.
  
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• Accused Geelong home invasion gang member claimed she stopped a stabbing. Why she was still denied bail weeks after prison suicide horror

  31-08-2026 22:22 via dailymail.com
  
  Brodee Scott found herself at the centre of shocking allegations after a Geelong home invasion. Unearthed photos offer a glimpse into the chaotic life that ended with dramatic bail refusal.
  
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• Search for boy, 14, swept out to sea off Pembrokeshire suspended as coastguard give update

  31-08-2026 22:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A massive search operation for a teenage boy, launched off the coast of Pembrokeshire, has been suspended pending further information, HM Coastguard said
  
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• Utah father-of-four, 47, dies after being struck by lightning while riding a jet ski in Florida

  31-08-2026 22:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Steve Matheson, 47, was jet skiing off the coast in Fort De Soto Park when a bolt of lightning struck him down Saturday evening.
  
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• Historic Winchester and Canterbury could lose their city status as a result of Angela Rayner's council shake-up as officials warn of 'complex and unnecessary' process ahead

  31-08-2026 22:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Ancient places across England must go through a time-consuming and costly process to retain their city status - which could even add to council tax bills.
  
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• Vigil and balloon release is held for girl, seven, 'murdered' in Middlesbrough house fire - as another three men are arrested in police crackdown on organised crime

  31-08-2026 21:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Valentina Foster and her aunt, Natalie McDonald, were killed when a home was set alight in Grangetown, Middlesbrough, on Wednesday.
  
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• James Comey's nightmare mushrooms as jury hauls in close confidante over Trump leaks

  31-08-2026 21:52 via dailymail.com
  
  The Justice Department has tried to indict James Comey twice in the last two years - and the new effort is likely to spark fresh backlash from Trump critics.
  
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• Fury as Trump's billionaire Italy ambassador parties on $450MILLION yacht... staggering photos reveal hot tubs and helipads on 383ft 'love boat'

  31-08-2026 21:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Theodore Roosevelt was famous for gunboat diplomacy. But Trump's Italy ambassador has found a more luxurious way to win friends: love boat diplomacy.
  
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• Paul Scholes urges Man Utd to explore £75m transfer after defender got ‘done’ against Ipswich

  31-08-2026 21:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hall could be a ‘doable’ deal for Manchester United, says Paul Scholes (Picture: The Good, The Bad & The Football)Paul Scholes has encouraged Manchester United to resurrect their ‘doable’ transfer move for Lewis Hall after watching Luke Shaw get ‘done’ in the side’s 5-2 win over Ipswich.Central midfield was identified as United’s primary focus at the start of the summer and the club have signed Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos B
  
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• Georgia cop entered animal sanctuary in dead of night with no warrant then KILLED adorable baby donkey called HeeHaw then ran over to see him

  31-08-2026 21:48 via dailymail.com
  
  A police officer, who remains unnamed, was placed on administrative leave for killing HeeHaw in his own pasture after trespassing Elsberry Riding and Farm, without the owner's consent.
  
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• Mum and daughters, 16 and 20, killed in California crash with car going in wrong direction

  31-08-2026 21:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Vanessa Wetmore, 41, and daughters Kylie, 20, and Kloie, 16, were driving home from a concert when they were hit by a car going in the wrong direction on a busy California highway
  
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• Is there going to be another heatwave in September? Met Office gives verdict

  31-08-2026 21:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  Rain has returned to the UK after a ridiculously dry summer (Picture: Getty)Already upset that the rain has returned to the UK? Don’t fret – warm spells might be moving across the country again this month.The Met Office has released its long-range forecast for the month of September, predicting ‘brief warm or very warm spells’ in the beginning of the month.The possible warm weather comes after the UK saw a record-breaking summer with temperatures reaching well over 34C o
  
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• Notting Hill Carnival emergency as boy, 8, vanishes after becoming separated from parents

  31-08-2026 21:31 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shawn, aged eight, was reported missing after being separated from his parents at Notting Hill Carnival on Monday afternoon, the Metropolitan Police said
  
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• Body is found in the hunt for missing woman, 25, who vanished on Friday: Police probe 'unexplained' death

  31-08-2026 21:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Eilidh Bell was last seen around 1am on Friday in Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, and was reported missing on Sunday.
  
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• Every commuter's worst nightmare has terrifying courtroom meltdown after being charged with shoving elderly man onto NYC subway tracks for making EYE CONTACT with him

  31-08-2026 21:28 via dailymail.com
  
  Derrick Mills, 52, appeared in court on Monday after he was accused of pushing Trevor Crawford, 77, onto the tracks of the New York City subway.
  
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• Kim framed for double death in Emmerdale as DS Ramsden strikes

  31-08-2026 21:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ramsden has some sort of connection to the Tate clan (Picture: ITV/Metro)DS Thea Ramsden (Chelsea Edge) has spied an opportunity to destroy Kim Tate (Claire King) in Emmerdale.The copper, introduced to us shortly after Dr Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker) died, has some sort of connection to the Tates.Over the past few weeks, Ramsden has been getting Serena Sugden (Casey Al-Shaqsy) to break into Home Farm to try and find something she can use to see an end to Kim.A few days ago, Thea returned to t
  
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• SNP's 'cull of the health boards' with under-pressure John Swinney ready to swing the axe - and bonfire of the quangos is also expected

  31-08-2026 21:23 via dailymail.com
  
  Most of Scotland's health boards are to be axed as part of 'radical' plans to streamline the public sector and save money.
  
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• The end ‘confirmed’ for two more Emmerdale legends as spoilers reveal what happens next

  31-08-2026 21:15 via metro.co.uk
  
  A dramatic aftermath confirmed as grieving Joe is out for revenge (Picture: ITV / Metro)Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) is on the warpath in Emmerdale following the death of Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley), holding Caleb Miligan (William Ash) personally responsible for the tragedy that befell his one true love.Dawn died in emotional scenes after Jimmy King (Nick Miles) unintentionally drove his car through the marquee where she was set to wed Joe.Jimmy passed away following the incident, with Dawn and Joe
  
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• JONATHAN BROCKLEBANK: Golf's best-kept secret. How to play at St Andrews for less than £5...with putter and balls thrown in!

  31-08-2026 21:15 via dailymail.com
  
  On the hallowed links at St Andrews I gaze at the flag over yonder and settle down to my shot. When the ball leaves the clubface, its line looks pretty good.
  
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• Met Office maps show fresh heat surge in days as 15 areas face 24C or more - full list

  31-08-2026 21:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  At least 15 counties could see highs of 24C or more as the Met Office warns 'very warm spells are possible' even as autumn edges closer
  
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• Dollyfest festivals to celebrate life of Dolly Parton in London and Nashville

  31-08-2026 21:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dollyfest will kick off in two locations next year (Picture: Getty)Dolly Parton’s estate has announced that a two-day festival honouring the late singer will be held in Nashville and London.The country music singer died at the age of 80 on August 25 following a ‘brief battle’ with cancer and was laid to rest last week.It has now been revealed that the two-day festival, Dollyfest, will be staged next year across two consecutive weekends.According to a press release sh
  
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• Dad drives 87 miles across Spain without realising he left son, 10, at a petrol station

  31-08-2026 21:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Spanish police put out a warning to drivers after they were forced to track down a dad some 87 miles away from a petrol station, where he had left his son behind at night
  
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• Dad drives 87 miles across country without realising he left son, 10, at a petrol station

  31-08-2026 21:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Spanish police put out a warning to drivers after they were forced to track down a dad some 87 miles away from a petrol station, where he had left his son behind at night
  
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• Nursery fined £7k after baby suffers burns from bleach and boiling water

  31-08-2026 21:11 via dailymail.com
  
  A nursery has been fined after a ten-month-old boy was badly burnt by bleach and boiling water. The boy was attending Little Dreams Nursery in Aberdeen in 2021.
  
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• John Swinney plans to 'hijack' UK summit to push for fresh vote on independence

  31-08-2026 21:06 via dailymail.com
  
  John Swinney is planning to 'hijack' Andy Burnham's UK economy summit to push for a fresh vote on separation.
  
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• Mother who murdered her baby son said killing was 'worth it' to stop her ex sharing custody of the infant

  31-08-2026 21:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Madeline Veronique Daly, 36, admitted to murdering her 11-month-old son because she didn't want to share custody of him with the baby's father and it was 'worth it' to kill the infant instead.
  
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• Even Nicola Sturgeon saw the funny side when I played her for laughs... but now I'd love to step into her shoes again for Channel 5 drama

  31-08-2026 21:04 via dailymail.com
  
  She is best known for her wicked impressions of Nicola Sturgeon.
  
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• 'Dangerous weakness' in fighting wildfires leaves public at risk, report finds

  31-08-2026 21:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Scotland is being left 'dangerously exposed' to wildfires as the country relies too heavily on goodwill, a report has warned.
  
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