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• Suspected shoplifter hurt in 20ft plunge from store window

  27-04-2015 22:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shocked witnesses said the man 'somersaulted' through the air before crashing on to the pavement
  
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• Dolly Parton was ready to try ‘experimental drugs’ in final days for medical research

  28-08-2026 11:32 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dolly Parton was willing to donate her own body to medical researchers (Picture: REUTERS)Even in her last days, Dolly Parton was determined to do her bit to help save the world.The country music legend’s death on August 25, aged 80, after a ‘brief battle with cancer’ prompted a huge outpouring of love for the late star.Beyond her huge hits, Dolly had become known for her philanthropy. At every opportunity, she shared her fortune with those in need.It’s been reported
  
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• Emmerdale fans left screaming at their TVs – but is Joe Tate really dead?

  28-08-2026 11:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  Joe’s fate was up in the air (Picture: ITV)Emmerdale fans were absolutely horrified watching yesterday’s episode of the ITV soap as a wedding marquee exploded – with Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) inside.Earlier this week, Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) discovered the truth about Billy Fletcher’s (Jay Kontzle) attack. She had spent ages believing that Joe put her ex in hospital, and decided to run away from the village to start her life again with Billy and their children.A comme
  
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• Simple ingredient 'will make pasta sauce healthier' as doctor says it will 'change your health'

  28-08-2026 11:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  You can add these to dishes like pasta and not even taste it
  
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• The millionaire family from Surrey including a former Mrs India UK who are missing in Nepal following flash flood... as hunt for 33 British tourists continues

  28-08-2026 11:17 via dailymail.com
  
  A millionaire family-of-four from Surrey including a former Mrs India UK are among the missing Britons in Nepal following a devastating flash flood this week. 
  
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• 'I ran Prince Harry and Meghan's royal protection – this is the truth about threats'

  28-08-2026 11:17 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in the UK, and a former senior ranking Metropolitan Police officer who was in charge of their protection has revealed the reality behind the threats
  
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• 'This is terrorism': Middlesbrough MP condemns outbreak of gang violence with residents 'afraid to leave homes' - as masked youths torch cars at A66 crash vigil and 200 extra cops drafted in

  28-08-2026 11:11 via dailymail.com
  
  More than 200 extra officers have been deployed to help Cleveland Police after multiple violent incidents in the wake of the head-on crash.
  
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• Teen stabbed to death at Wembley council HQ pictured as boy charged with murder

  28-08-2026 11:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at a council headquarters in Wembley, London, has been named as David Wynter and pictured for the first time
  
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• British woman held by Hamas for 471 days marries the love of her life

  28-08-2026 11:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A British-Israeli woman who was snatched by Hamas and held in Gaza tunnels before being freed has married her partner in a wedding they never thought would happen
  
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• Smiles before the disaster: Millionaire family from Surrey including a former Mrs India UK pose with Nepal tour group before flash flood hit... as hunt for 33 missing British tourists continues

  28-08-2026 10:57 via dailymail.com
  
  A millionaire family-of-four from Surrey including a former Mrs India UK are among the missing Britons in Nepal following a devastating flash flood this week. 
  
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• Sherlock Holmes and the case of the trademark battle: Arthur Conan Doyle's estate wins fight with businessman over name of detective's sidekick Dr Watson

  28-08-2026 10:52 via dailymail.com
  
  Relatives of the author and creator of the Baker Street sleuth, who died in 1930, sued a businessman over his plans for a clothing range called 'Dr Watson'.
  
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• Young Australian hiker, 26, missing in deadly Nepal floods is alive and has made contact with her family - as 38 other Aussies are yet to be found

  28-08-2026 10:49 via dailymail.com
  
  Cara Severino, 26, from Wollongong, south of Sydney, had been on a multi-day hike on the Langtang trek when flooding struck.
  
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• Distraught Emmerdale fans refuse to be silenced over ‘heartbreaking’ Jimmy King death

  28-08-2026 10:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  The last King is dead (Picture: ITV)Jimmy King (Nick Miles) is dead, and Emmerdale fans have a lot to say about it.The last remaining King, who’s dad and brothers all met grisly ends in a myriad of soapy ways, Jimmy had been a fixture in the Yorkshire Dales for 22 years, transforming from a ruthless business magnate into a kind, loveable oaf who was forever getting on the wick of his beloved wife, Nicola (Nicola Wheeler).‘Not Jimmy, no way, he is lovely’ pleaded Dorothy G
  
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• The 10 UK areas where people live the longest — and what they have in common

  28-08-2026 10:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  Research has identified the UK’s 10 ‘Blue Zones’ (Picture: Getty Images)Wokingham, Richmond, and Kensington and Chelsea have some of the longest life expectancies in the UK.One study, commissioned by The Telegraph, identifies the UK’s so-called ‘Blue Zones,’ which was a term first coined back in 2005 to describe places home to the most centenarians (AKA, people who reach or exceed 100).Featuring at the top of the list, which is in no particular order, is Woki
  
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• Robbie Williams considers drastic action as he reveals his hair is ‘on its way out’

  28-08-2026 10:39 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 PageRobbie Williams has opened up about his thinning hair, revealing he is considering turning to a hairpiece as he worries about maintaining his popstar image.The Angels singer, 52, admitted his current look requires a little behind-the-scenes assistance as he discussed his insecurities about ageing in the public eye.Appearing on The Steve Bracknall podcast on
  
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• '10 minute hand test' could reveal 'hidden' reason behind high energy bills

  28-08-2026 10:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A quick check around your home could reveal exactly where warmth is disappearing, with one expert urging households to look beyond their thermostat
  
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• Hero dad makes history as first person to swim Switzerland's 10 biggest lakes

  28-08-2026 10:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Legend of the Lakes Neil Gilson has completed an epic challenge to swim the 10 largest lakes in Switzerland, stepping onto the shores of Lake Geneva this week after completing a gruelling 72km in 23 hrs 15mins
  
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• Last One Laughing fans think ‘it’s almost unfair’ one comedian is taking part

  28-08-2026 10:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  It’s a stellar line-up this year, with Mr TV Burp even making an appearance (Picture: Ray Burmiston/Amazon Prime Video)Last One Laughing is a real test for even the most deadpan comedians.Diane Morgan, queen of straight-faced satire, buckled halfway through the second instalment of the Amazon Prime Video show, after winner David Mitchell made her crack.With the third season line-up just announced, fans are casting their predictions about how they think it will all pan out – who will
  
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• Burnham kicks welfare reform can down the road as 'cuts are shelved until next year' - as Chancellor suggests mansion tax will be in the Budget

  28-08-2026 10:25 via dailymail.com
  
  The PM is said to have pushed back any changes to the creaking and bloated benefits system until next year, with aides saying he can only concentrate on 'one big issue at a time.'
  
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• 'I feel so guilty for cutting off friend over her huge lie'

  28-08-2026 10:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Coleen advises a reader who stopped speaking to a friend after she told a lie. Years later, she feels bad about how things ended... should she get back in touch to rebuild bridges?
  
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• Martin Lewis praises new bailiff rules as 'genuine step forward' after warning debt 'ruins lives'

  28-08-2026 10:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that bailiffs will now have to be accredited in order to get the certificate they need to operate
  
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• Middlesbrough gang war - live: Chaos as man stabbed and home rammed after A66 crash

  28-08-2026 10:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Footage shared online show several cars set alight in a field as balloons are released at a memorial thought to be for Michael Robert Cahill, 23, who died in the A66 crash
  
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• Alan Shearer’s Premier League predictions, including Aston Villa vs Arsenal

  28-08-2026 10:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer (Picture: Getty)Alan Shearer is back with his Premier League predictions for the second week of the season after an opening weekend full of surprises.Defending champions Arsenal got their title defence underway with a victory and will look to make it two wins in two against Aston Villa on Monday.Elsewhere, Xabi Alonso will look to continue his good start to life at Chelsea on Sunday, but faces a tricky fixture against Brighton, who thr
  
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• Cars set on fire at vigil for joyrider killed in A66 wrong-way crash

  28-08-2026 10:20 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 PageSeveral cars have been set on fire at a warped vigil for one of the joyriders who died in a head-on crash that killed two police officers on the A66 last weekend.Crowds of teens in tracksuits gathered to remember Michael Cahill at Haswell, County Durham, around 20 miles north of the scene of the crash near Middlesbrough.They paid tribute to the 23-year-old b
  
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• Birmingham council moves to ban British and St George's flags 'to protect public safety'

  28-08-2026 10:20 via dailymail.com
  
  Birmingham city council - run by a coalition of the Liberal Democrats, the Greens and independents - launched legal action to ban the flags yesterday.
  
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• 'My pimple was skin cancer and now I want a change made'

  28-08-2026 10:19 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jessica Zbinden-Webster said she traced it back to childhood
  
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• New storm warning is issued across England and Wales as August Bank Holiday weekend brings thunder, lightning and hail

  28-08-2026 10:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Lightning and hail are expected between 12pm and 9pm today with the Met Office warning of damage to buildings and delays to train services.
  
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• Vote Restore, get Greens: Split in Right vote sees Zack Polanski's Left-wing party pip Reform to first council seat

  28-08-2026 10:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Ingrid Dodd last night won a by-election in Dover, Kent, for Zack Polanski's party by just 34 votes from Reform UK's James Defriend, after Restore's Jeremy Hermer picked up almost 300 votes.
  
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• Guitar legend's family devastated after his iconic home containing priceless treasures is demolished

  28-08-2026 10:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Les Paul's son Gene says he is 'heartbroken' after the music legend's historic New Jersey home was demolished without the family being told.
  
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• King Harald is dead at 89: Norway's monarch passes away after hospital stay as King Charles pays tribute to his cousin

  28-08-2026 10:04 via dailymail.com
  
  The Scandivanian royal was Europe's oldest-reigning monarch having reigned since January 17, 1991.
  
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