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• Two Great North Run competitors die after collapsing during half-marathon

  14-09-2026 15:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  63,000 runners took part in the Newcastle to South Shields run (Picture: Getty)Two young men taking part in the Great North Run have died after collapsing during the half-marathon.Both were aged 25 and from the North East of England and died despite the ‘very best efforts’ of paramedics.Work is ongoing to ascertain their cause of death.
  The Great Run Company said: ‘Everyone involved in organising the Great North Run extends their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends
  
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• Why are Emmerdale and Coronation Street not on tonight? Absence from TV schedule explained

  16-09-2026 11:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  Once again, soaps pushed to the sidelines as football takes priority (Picture: ITV / Getty)Soap fans hoping for their usual midweek trip to Weatherfield and the Dales are in for some disappointment tonight, as both Coronation Street and Emmerdale have been dropped from ITV’s schedule.The two soaps will be missing from screens tonight (Wednesday, September 16) due to live football coverage taking over ITV1 for the evening.Instead of the latest drama from the cobbles and village, ITV will b
  
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• What happened between Roy and Tracy in Coronation Street? Past marriage explained

  16-09-2026 11:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  A bizarre chapter from the Corrie history books, yes (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock)Aw, nothing like reflecting on your past relationship history with your new love interest, right Tracy Barlow?The Coronation Street character, played by Kate Ford, faced an awkward conversation in yesterday’s episode of the ITV soap, as new boyfriend Ross Wilkes (Ian Burfield) was given a low-down on her past romances.In the Bistro, Fiz Stape (Jennie McAlpine) quickly got to work telling Ross about how many ti
  
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• British-born winner of The Voice of Holland is found dead in a Dutch lake aged 43 as heartbroken family pay tribute

  16-09-2026 11:15 via dailymail.com
  
  A British-born singer who won The Voice of Holland has been found dead in a lake. 
  
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• NHS latest Covid symptoms and what to do if you have it

  16-09-2026 11:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  With many people experiencing cold and flu symptoms, it can be difficult to tell if you have Covid
  
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• Unmasking Iran's murderous enforcers: Amnesty names 87 officials who oversaw brutal campaign of killing, torture and rape in crackdown on women's rights protest

  16-09-2026 11:12 via dailymail.com
  
  The human rights organisation has called for the officials to be investigated for crimes against humanity, drawing on testimonies from 270 witnesses and survivors.
  
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• Andy Burnham breaks silence on father’s death after cancelling all engagements

  16-09-2026 11:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham with his mum Eileen and dad Roy in 2015 (Picture: Joel Goodman/LNP)Andy Burnham has thanked the public and fellow party leaders for their support following the death of his dad.The prime minister cancelled all his engagements, including a meeting with business leaders and a speech at the TUC, after Roy Burnham died on Monday.In a post on X, he wrote: ‘We are grateful to everyone who has shared a kind message about my dad, particularly the leaders of the other parties.‘M
  
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• Romanian crime gang raided Peppa Pig creator's £10million mansion and stole £65,000 of luxury items after being released from prison

  16-09-2026 11:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Romanian thieves Radu Dogaru, 41, and Adrian Alempi, 34, stole over £65,000 of luxury goods after breaking into Mark Baker's £10million mansion in Surrey on Valentine's Day this year.
  
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• Mum's heartbreak as four-year-old daughter's 'UTI' was actually a 5cm brain tumour

  16-09-2026 11:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Four-year-old Franki was repeatedly treated for viruses and a UTI before doctors discovered a 5cm aggressive brain tumour that left her fighting for her life
  
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• Houthis 'fire drone at Mecca' and 'shoot down Saudi fighter jet' as war intensifies amid fears of global oil crisis

  16-09-2026 11:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree was quick to dismiss Saudi claims that the group had targeted Mecca, after widespread condemnation.
  
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• Wayne Rooney disagrees with Manchester United transfer claim after Man City defeat

  16-09-2026 11:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney has questioned Manchester United’s transfer strategy (Stick to United)Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United still needed attacking signings and claims it was a ‘mistake’ to focus entirely on strengthening Michael Carrick’s midfield during the summer transfer window.United spent around £150 million on the signings of Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba in the summer but opted not to submit a bid for Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall, wh
  
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• Russia ‘plotting assassinations in US and European countries supporting Ukraine’

  16-09-2026 11:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  The intelligence services of the Russian Federation are plotting to carry out targeted killings in the US and in European nations supporting Ukraine, federal authorities said (Picture: AP)Russia is plotting to carry out targeted killings across the US and European countries supporting Ukraine, the FBI has warned.Individuals are being recruited by Moscow’s intelligence services to conduct surveillance on and then kill Russian dissidents, according to a newly unsealed federal indictment.The
  
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• Former jockey, 39, dies in hospital days after 'being hit by his brother in one-punch assault' following funeral

  16-09-2026 11:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Paddy Donaghy, who starred in British Flat racing from 2005 to 2014, died on Sunday in hospital after an alleged assault six days earlier east of Belfast.
  
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• McDonald’s World Heist is back with items from Australia, China and India coming to UK

  16-09-2026 10:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  The World Heist is back! (Picture: McDonald’s UK)Last year McDonald’s launched its first-ever World Heist, bringing burgers, sides, and drinks from other countries to the UK.If you’ve been wishing they’d bring it back, then you’re in luck, as the fast food chain has just confirmed the heist is on once again. Inspired by the idea that a Maccies abroad hits different, the World Heist 2.0 menu will see items from Germany, Canada, India, Australia, China, and the
  
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• Andy Burnham thanks political rivals for 'warmth and compassion' as he returns to duties after death of Alzheimer's-hit father

  16-09-2026 10:57 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Burnham said his family had been 'helped through this difficult time' by the widespread support.
  
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• Copies of Earl Spencer's bombshell new book on Princess Diana stolen in Dutch lorry raid

  16-09-2026 10:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A source reportedly said the theft of several copies of Charles Spencer's new memoir about his sister Princess Diana was 'extremely suspicious'
  
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• Former jockey, 39, dies in hospital days after being involved in 'one-punch assault' with his brother following funeral

  16-09-2026 10:46 via dailymail.com
  
  Paddy Donaghy, who starred in British Flat racing from 2005 to 2014, died on Sunday in hospital after an alleged assault six days earlier east of Belfast.
  
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• Big Brother star Frankie in tears as he comes out on TV: ‘I’ve been in pain for so long’

  16-09-2026 10:43 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 PageBig Brother aired emotional scenes last night, as housemate Frankie came out as bisexual. The 23-year-old Londoner said he had decided to go on the ITV reality show to share his sexuality for the first time.Waking up for his first morning in the house, Frankie told his co-stars he had struggled to sleep the night before as he went to bed on ‘a rea
  
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• Office worker becomes first female Army reservist to pass gruelling Parachute Regiment entry test

  16-09-2026 10:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Grace Cussons, 28, was one of 23 soldiers out of 87 to pass the difficult all-arms pre-parachute selection earlier this month, proving she has what it takes to serve in the airborne forces.
  
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• 'I can't go another night knowing he's out there alone': Father of missing non-verbal, partially deaf Noah, 3, pleads for public's help to find him as search enters second day after he vanished from park

  16-09-2026 10:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Local officials said at 5am that there had been no sightings of three-year-old Noah Woods since he outpaced his grandfather and vanished down an alleyway at 3pm on Tuesday.
  
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• Women get up to dance at UK bar and then people realise who they are

  16-09-2026 10:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Two women recently got up to dance at a UK bar and then people realised who they were. They really let go in front of the crowd and people couldn't believe how the events unfolded
  
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• Katie Price confirms Lee Andrews split on Good Morning Britain: ‘He scammed my heart’

  16-09-2026 10:35 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 PageKatie Price has revealed why she is divorcing husband, Lee Andrews, after their tumultuous eight-month marriage – as he hit back at claims about his finances in a voice note from jail.The former glamour model, 48, appeared on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday morning to speak publicly about the breakdown of her fourth marriage after weeks of reports th
  
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• Houthis 'fire drone at Mecca' and 'shoot down Saudi fighter jet' as war intensifies

  16-09-2026 10:25 via dailymail.com
  
  Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree was quick to dismiss Saudi claims that the group had targeted Mecca, after widespread condemnation.
  
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• Nato boss heaps pressure on Burnham to up defence spending as unions join clamour to invest 3% of GDP in military

  16-09-2026 10:21 via dailymail.com
  
  In a speech tonight Mark Rutte is expected to publicly hold the PM's feet to the fire over increases spending on the UK's depleted military.
  
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• Forget ice and rain, now the sun causes potholes as well! RAC warns Britain's motorists could see surge in craters on the roads caused by hottest summer on record

  16-09-2026 10:21 via dailymail.com
  
  The RAC warned that the sun's ultraviolet radiation ages road materials and that this combined with the absorption of greater heat from the sun can cause surfaces to become brittle and crack as they cool.
  
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• Moment thug is caught on doorbell camera threatening elderly woman with knife after she filmed him fly-tipping

  16-09-2026 10:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Jamie Allen , 29, was caught on doorbell footage pulling a knife on the couple after they had challenged him as they watched him dump the contents of a wheelbarrow near their home.
  
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• Missing Noah - latest: Father of Suffolk boy, 3, issues desperate plea for help

  16-09-2026 10:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Suffolk Police say Noah Woods, who is undergoing treatment for autism, became separated from a relative at a playground
  
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• Product safety warning for items sold via Amazon and what to do if you have any

  16-09-2026 10:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Customers are being told what to do for some items, while others have been rejected at the border
  
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• Lisa Nandy slams 'disgraceful attitude' of Elon Musk's X after it skips RLNI abuse meeting

  16-09-2026 10:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Lisa Nandy has said it is an 'absolute disgrace' that representatives from Elon Musk’s X 'didn’t even bother to turn up' to a meeting addressing the abuse of RLNI workers
  
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• Unexpected exit story ‘sealed’ for Emmerdale’s Vinny – with help from someone unlikely

  16-09-2026 10:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Hero of the hour? (Picture: ITV/Metro)Amid the rumours that Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson) is leaving Emmerdale, his exit storyline appears to have started.It was confirmed in a recent episode of the ITV soap that Vinny was driving the car that Jimmy King (Nick Miles) swerved prior to him crashing into Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) and Dawn Taylor’s (Olivia Bromley) marquee.The crash led to Jimmy and Dawn’s deaths. Currently, the only two people who know Vinny’s secret are Gabby Tho
  
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