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• Simon Calder urges anyone with package holiday booked to do task 'immediately'

  08-06-2026 10:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Important message for anyone with a package holiday booked
  
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• Iran war live: Tehran announces end of attacks on Israel amid Trump demand

  08-06-2026 14:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump told Israel and Tehran they must stop 'shooting' after the two country's exchanged fire in attacks that have left the Iran ceasefire teetering
  
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• Thousands more patient records taken 'in random manner' amid NHS cyber attack - here's how you'll know if you're affected

  08-06-2026 14:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has said it will contact those patients affected by the cyber attack, which is linked to a third party, a major NHS testing provider
  
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• Some US states are ‘counter-programming’ Pride Month to become more conservative

  08-06-2026 14:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  More Conservative states are making the move to name June as ‘Nuclear Family Month’ (Picture: AP)Some Republican leaders across the US are opting to call Pride Month new titles, like ‘Nuclear Family Month’ and ‘Fidelity Month’, in a blow to the LGBTQ+ community.Since Donald Trump retook office last year, many states have scaled back their Pride celebrations.Utah introduced its Pride flag ban, which bans flying the LGBTQ+ flag at government buildings and schoo
  
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• Nottingham Forest send message to Arsenal and Man Utd over Morgan Gibbs-White transfer

  08-06-2026 14:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White (Picture: Getty)Nottingham Forest are aware of interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and at least three other Premier League clubs in talisman Morgan Gibbs-White.Gibbs-White just enjoyed his best season to date at the City Ground, scoring 18 goals and providing seven assists for Forest.The 26-year-old featured for England regularly last year and many pundits were disappointed he was overlooked for a place in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the upcomi
  
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• Philippines earthquake live: At least 32 dead as cities rocked by powerful quake

  08-06-2026 14:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  At least 32 people are dead and more than 200 injured after an estimated magnitude 7.8 earthquake was felt near Mindanao sparking tsunami alerts
  
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• 'Bright and caring' schoolgirl, 13, dead after going missing in Yorkshire river

  08-06-2026 14:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Palwasha Akbar, 13, was pulled from the River Wharfe near Burnsall in the Yorkshire Dales but, despite the best efforts of members of the public at the scene and medics, she died shortly after
  
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• 10,000 Avios points on offer if UK customers apply to bank by July 31, 2026

  08-06-2026 14:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
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• Protester at Henry Nowak demo told police 'come and get it' while armed with a 'makeshift knuckleduster', court hears

  08-06-2026 14:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Daniel Frost, 44, wrapped a rope with a carabiner around his arm to form a 'handmade knuckle duster', claiming it was a dog lead, before telling police 'come and get it', a court heard.
  
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• JESS PHILLIPS: Online paedophiles only need a phone to dupe children - protections are long overdue

  08-06-2026 14:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Writing for The Mirror, former Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips said she has seen how tech can protect kids from men who groom them on their phones - and said action is long overdue
  
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• People told to learn ‘4 Ts’ signs that could ‘save a life'

  08-06-2026 14:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The NHS urged anyone who thinks they have this condition to get an ‘urgent GP appointment’
  
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• Grieving widow demands justice as assisted dying bill is debated in Parliament

  08-06-2026 14:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As MPs prepare to debate a petition after The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ran out of parliamentary time, one widow has opened up on the harrowing final days of her husband's life
  
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• GTA 6 has a major new launch month rival and it’s Barbenheimer all over again

  08-06-2026 14:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  Grand Theft Barb? (Metro/Atari/Rockstar)While most developers are dodging November to avoid GTA 6’s splash zone, Atari is going for Rockstar’s jugular with a retro Barbie collection. GTA 6’s arrival on November 19 has created a pile-up on the gaming release calendar, with titles like Marvel’s Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Valor Mortis, and Onimusha: Way Of The Sword all out within just days of each other in September.The pile-up continues throu
  
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• DVLA issues 'do it today' alert for drivers over 70

  08-06-2026 14:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The DVLA has issued a reminder to drivers aged 70 and over who are due to renew their driving licence
  
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• Elton John ‘struggled to see’ during performance at Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s wedding

  08-06-2026 14:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Music royalty Sir Elton John played at his good friend Dua Lipa’s Italian wedding (Picture: Getty/Backgrid)Sir Elton John made a flying visit to Sicily to serenade his close pal Dua Lipa and her new husband Callum Turner at their wedding on Saturday.However, it’s been reported that the 79-year-old ‘struggled to see’ during the performance as his eye problems persist.The A-List couple tied the knot in a low-key ceremony at Marylebone Town Hall in London last weekend befor
  
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• Russia on fire as Ukraine launches huge drone strike hitting oil sites and passenger train

  08-06-2026 14:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Russia says it shot down more than 300 drones targeting its infrastructure in one night as Ukraine launched a massive wave of attacks
  
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• 'NCT friend was there for me on the worst day of my life' says mum as antenatal organisation turns 70

  08-06-2026 14:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  NCT turns 70. Births, break-ups, tragic losses and a glorious wedding have all been shared by these mums, who have weathered the wonders and the storms of life together.
  
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• Map shows new DLR extension to Thamesmead as TfL launches final consultation

  08-06-2026 14:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  The new route will run via two new stations (Picture: In Pictures via Getty Images)Plans for a £1,700,000,000 DLR extension in east London involving the creation of two new stations are being finalised.A final consultation on the plans is now underway and a map showing what the new routes would look like has been released.The route will split off from the existing DLR line to Beckton at Gallions Reach, where trains will continue on to Beckton Riverside before terminating at Thamesmead.Con
  
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• Couple who met at petrol station get unique matching tattoos

  08-06-2026 14:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Heidi describes how they met as 'like something out of a movie'.
  
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• ‘Absolutely brilliant’ UK holiday park to open Wetherspoons pubs across 30 sites

  08-06-2026 14:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  Haven currently runs 39 holiday parks across the UK (Picture: Getty Images)Haven Holidays has been welcoming families to their seaside parks for more than 60 years.And now a major change is coming, as bosses have announced they’ll be opening Wetherspoons pubs at most of Haven’s 39 locations.There are already nine parks with a Spoons, and the partnership has been so successful, that CEO Simon Palethorpe says the plan is that almost all of the sites should have one.Speaking at Haven&r
  
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• 'Nice and stylish' Asda £8 dress leaving shoppers 'in love'

  08-06-2026 14:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Asda's own-brand label George continues to offer a range of clothing
  
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• Newlywed bliss! Peter Phillips and wife Harriet Sperling beam in official wedding portraits

  08-06-2026 14:03 via dailymail.com
  
  Peter Phillips and his bride Harriet Sperling beamed in newlywed bliss as they released two official wedding portraits.
  
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• Horror 'cold shock' could kill swimmers in their first gasp - exactly what to do if you're in freezing water

  08-06-2026 14:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As the Mirror launches our 'Save Lives for Sam' water safety campaign, an expert warns of the killer 'cold shock' that claims lives - and exactly what you should do if you're hit by cold water shock
  
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• Princess Kate sets a new sentimental jewellery trend as she rewears earrings from Pippa's wedding

  08-06-2026 13:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Princess of Wales just dug out a pair of earrings from 2017 and immediately sparked a new gemstone craze
  
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• Jose Mourinho to scupper Manchester United interest in Real Madrid star

  08-06-2026 13:57 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho is keen to keep hold of a Manchester United transfer target (Picture: Getty Images)Manchester United’s interest in Aurelien Tchouameni is likely to be scuppered by incoming Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.The 26-year-old is one of a number of midfield targets for the Red Devils this summer, as they look to revamp that area of the pitch.A deal has been agreed to sign Ederson from Atalanta, with the Brazil international set to arrive on a £35m deal.It has been an event
  
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• Jazz maestro Miles Davis at 100: arrests, musical genius and the crippling drug addiction which almost killed him

  08-06-2026 13:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Miles Davis was one of the most important figures of the 20th century, a master of reinvention who changed the face of music many times over. And he is once again in the spotlight
  
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• Metre-long scorpions with six inch pincers once roamed Britain

  08-06-2026 13:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  Reconstruction of Praearcturus gigas, which once roamed the UK (Picture: Franz Anthony/Natural History Museum/Cover Images)The largest scorpion ever to walk the Earth once roamed an unlikely place.Measuring at one metre in length, the Praearcturus gigas was equipped with pincers more than 16cm long and roamed Britain 415million years ago.Yes, that’s right.You could’ve once come face-to-face with the beast here in the UK.
  The findings by the Natural History Museum and The University
  
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• Dr Amir Khan shares 'easy' brain trick for when you 'just can't sleep’

  08-06-2026 13:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  This method tells your brain it’s 'safe to sleep'
  
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• Alex Horne tragically admits Taskmaster spin-off might not see the light of day

  08-06-2026 13:44 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 PageTaskmaster’s Alex Horne has sadly revealed that a spin-off of the well-loved Channel 4 might not happen.The assistant to Greg Davies, who originally created the Channel 4 series as a live stage show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, was on Richard Herring’s podcast promoting his new children’s book, The Last Pebble.Richard, who has appeared
  
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• Beatrice and Eugenie welcomed back in the fold by Mike Tindall: Ex-rugby ace led the way in greeting the York sisters and wrapped Edo in a bear hug

  08-06-2026 13:36 via dailymail.com
  
  One of the British royal family's most affable members, the husband of Zara Tindall, rushed towards 'noticeably tense' Beatrice and Eugenie to put them at ease, greeting them with smiles and hugs.
  
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