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• Warring foxes take top photo prize

  13-10-2015 23:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  2015 Wildlife Photographer of the Year
  
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• Mature 10-metre trees suddenly ‘savaged’ in middle of no-felling season

  17-07-2026 15:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  Bramley Gardens in Coxheath after the hedgerow was cut (Picture: Peter Colmer/Cover Images)A retiree has been left dismayed by the ‘brutal’ way mature trees were suddenly cut down around a healthcare centre.Peter Colmer, of Bramley Gardens in Coxheath, said the ‘brutal and blatant’ removal took place in the middle of the no-tree and hedge-cutting season, which is designed to protect nesting wildlife.Hedgerow management rules do have exemptions, but the 77-year-old said t
  
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• I moved to Dubai for a better life... but ended up in jail for unpaid rent: Brit mum is arrested, strip-searched and thrown in squalid cell over debts - and now faces 'indefinite' prison time

  17-07-2026 15:11 via dailymail.com
  
  The 'terrified' mum-of-one was arrested on April 22nd 2026 and imprisoned for three weeks over the unpaid rent, where she claims she was 'treated like a criminal'.
  
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• Millions of drivers face extra hammering at petrol pumps as incoming PM Andy Burnham looks for cash to fund his rush to build more council houses, it is feared

  17-07-2026 15:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Sources close to the Prime Minister-in-waiting repeatedly refused to rule out his incoming Government hiking the levy in the New Year and increasing it annually by linking it to inflation.
  
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• You could be fined £1,000 if you don’t have a paddleboard licence

  17-07-2026 15:09 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 PageA man was stunned when cops pulled him over for paddleboarding and told him he risked a £1,000 fine for not having a river licence.Ross Mathieson, 35, was out on the River Medway in Maidstone, Kent, with a pal on July 3 when he claims they were approached by police.The Environment Agency and Kent Police, who were patrolling together, tol
  
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• Sydney Martin’s TV star best friends are her ‘rock’ through Coronation Street Betsy storyline that shocked her

  17-07-2026 15:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  Betsy’s coming of age story is one that Sydney Martin has grabbed with both hands, showing the utmost dedication to (Picture: ITV)
  Never tackled before, Coronation Street’s long-teased coming of age storyline for teenager Betsy Swain has caused a huge impact with fans.
  As expected by actress Sydney Martin, it has proved to be controversial as she admits her understanding that it is ‘not palatable’ for many.
  Betsy has suffered two strokes which could have lifelong consequ
  
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• Iran attacks US ally's water supply after Trump destroys bridges and airports with devastating bombardment

  17-07-2026 15:03 via dailymail.com
  
  Iran targeted Kuwait's drinking water and power plants with drone and missiles after Donald Trump caused widespread chaos throughout Iran with devastating attacks on their bridges and airports.
  
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• Married female cop filmed herself having sex with SWAT officer who wasn't her husband in a SCHOOL while children could be heard in background

  17-07-2026 15:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Metro Nashville Police Department Lisa Vidrios admitted to having sex with a fellow cop in her office at Madison Middle School, as well as in his police cruiser.
  
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• Anglian Water boss handed £500,000 'retention' payment despite bonus ban

  17-07-2026 14:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds said it would block "bonuses by any other any name” after another top water boss enjoys windfall
  
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• 'That wasn't like her': Jana Armstrong's sister reveals the final text she believes was sent by someone else - and the warning signs she missed in the days before her death

  17-07-2026 14:57 via dailymail.com
  
  Faith Isaacs says the final message she received from her murdered sister Jana Armstrong didn't sound like her - as chilling new details about Jana's last days have emerged.
  
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• Family of boy, 3, 'thrown into crocodile pit', offer major update on his condition

  17-07-2026 14:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The toddler was severely injured at at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Cambridgeshire last month when he was attacked by a crocodile after allegedly being thrown into their enclosure.
  
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• Is wind power partly to blame for near-blackouts? Experts say increasing reliance on Net Zero energy could leave UK's energy security at risk

  17-07-2026 14:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho has revealed operators claimed the grid failed to meet necessary standards as temperatures reached 34C on June 23.
  
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• Oscar-winner Brenda Fricker who played Home Alone 2’s Pigeon Lady dies aged 81

  17-07-2026 14:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  Oscar-winning actor Brenda Fricker has died aged 81 (Picture: Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock)Oscar-winning actor Brenda Fricker has died aged 81 after a period of ill health, her agent has confirmed.
  The actor, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, became an international star after her roles in films like My Left Foot and The Field.However, she’s arguably best remembered these days for her memorable turn in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, where she played The Pigeon Lady.‘We will never
  
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• NHS checklist shows what energy drinks do to children as under-16 ban confirmed

  17-07-2026 14:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  High-caffeine energy drinks have been linked to a range of health concerns in children
  
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• M5 drivers stuck in 12 miles of queues lasting two hours after police incident

  17-07-2026 14:47 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 M5 in Somerset is experiencing delays of up to two hours after a large police incident on the busy motorway.There are currently 12 miles of congestion on the motorway after a portion of the road near Bridgwater was shut down between J23 in Puriton and J24 in Huntworth.Avon and Somerset Police went to the scene, but the delay has increased to two hours of
  
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• Lauren Laverne diagnosed with ‘smouldering myeloma’ less than 2 years after cancer recovery

  17-07-2026 14:46 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lauren Laverne was given the ‘all clear’ for cancer in 2024 (Picture: Euan Cherry/Getty Images)BBC presenter Lauren Laverne has shared a statement online announcing that she’s been diagnosed with ‘smouldering myeloma’.In November 2024, the Desert Island Discs host was given the ‘all clear’ after being diagnosed with cancer in August of the same year.Lauren, 48, took to Instagram today with a health update, explaining to her followers she has now be
  
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• Pele's famous No 10 shirt becomes the second most expensive of all time and sells for £3.6m

  17-07-2026 14:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Pele's shirt attracted a near $5m sale price in New York only been beaten by Maradona's shirt in the 'Hand of God' game against England at the 1986 World Cup.
  
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• Travel chaos feared at Dover crossing and on UK roads as busiest summer weekend looms

  17-07-2026 14:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tens of millions of Brits are expected to hit the roads this summer, but with record numbers opting to holiday in the UK and persistent software problems at Dover, they could face travel chaos
  
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• Amnesty International UK boss urged to consider resigning after charity suggests 'gender-critical' feminists are threat to human rights in second report

  17-07-2026 14:36 via dailymail.com
  
  The report by the global charity's British arm claimed gender-critical people represent 'a movement against the rights of women and LGBTI people'.
  
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• It may be one of the world’s best hotels, but I wouldn’t rush back

  17-07-2026 14:35 via metro.co.uk
  
  The hotel is stunning, but is it really one of the 10 best on the planet? (Picture: One&Only Portonovi)Drifting up to One&Only Portonovi in a private speedboat feels like being in a Bond movie.Terracotta-roofed villas, shimmering pools and ocean views welcome you, while manicured lawns and blooming flowers promise a well-maintained paradise.This luxury hotel on the Bay of Kotor, in Montenegro, has just been named one of the world’s top 10 best hotels in the prestigious La Liste Aw
  
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• 'Straight to hospital' - NHS symptoms list as five die every hour

  17-07-2026 14:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Five people die with sepsis every hour in the UK alone
  
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• Queen Camilla marks 79th birthday with new portrait and thoughtful present

  17-07-2026 14:29 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Queen Camilla is celebrating her 79th birthday today, with the Palace announcing a special initiative as part of her work with the National Literacy Trust to mark the day
  
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• Martin Lewis issues pension warning as you 'absolutely' need to check this

  17-07-2026 14:29 via mirror.co.uk
  
  He explained some online tools that can help with managing your pensions
  
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• Argentina 'still have Falklands banner' amid claims they could parade it at World Cup final

  17-07-2026 14:29 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Argentina Falklands banner which caused outrage after the England game is reportedly still with the squad
  
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• Barry Keoghan comes from one of the toughest backgrounds, says his former Love/Hate co-star John Connors who reveals there's only one word he has for the online abuse from Sabrina Carpenter superfans

  17-07-2026 14:21 via dailymail.com
  
  The Cardboard Gangsters star lifts the lid on his friendship with Barry Keoghan, the actor's difficult upbringing and the online abuse he says has gone too far.
  
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• Liz Truss complains about the rapid turnover of British Prime Ministers in sweary rant

  17-07-2026 14:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  During a Q&A at CPAC - a spinoff of the US pro-Trump conference she's hosting in London - she complained about the turnover of Prime Ministers and COVID-19 restrictions and issued stark warnings about the deep state
  
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• Erratic final minutes of Brit influencer killed on set with pythons and Komodo dragon

  17-07-2026 14:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  When he stumbled across a makeshift music video shoot, Youtube and Snapchat influencer Stephen Morrison had no idea he would be stabbed to death by a stranger in a brutal confrontation
  
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• Arsenal prepare bid to sign £60m World Cup star after William Saliba injury

  17-07-2026 14:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  Arsenal are ready to make a move to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa (PA Wire)Arsenal are preparing to submit an offer to Aston Villa for Ezri Konsa, according to reports.The Premier League champions are in the market for a new centre-back this summer after it emerged that William Saliba had been playing the entirety of France’s World Cup campaign with a fractured back.Saliba, who was forced off in the first half of France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain on Tuesday, is now ex
  
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• The Open 2026: day two golf updates from Royal Birkdale – live

  17-07-2026 14:11 via theguardian.com
  ️Updates from the second round at Royal Birkdale
  ️Official leaderboard | Mail David with your thoughtsAn opening birdie for the 2011 champion Darren Clarke. He’s +2. Apropos of nothing, and just because I happen to have the stat to hand, so may as well share it, Clarke is joint holder of the record for most appearances by an Open champion before his first victory. That’s 19, after his 2011 win, and he shares the number with Phil Mickelson (2013). Nick Price (1994) is ne
  
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• Iranian airport and bridges hit as US forces board ship amid ports blockade – Middle East crisis live

  17-07-2026 14:11 via theguardian.com
  Southern rail station also attacked, Iranian media says, as IRGC claims to have destroyed US fighter jets stationed in JordanUS marines board tanker amid blockade of Iranian portsThe IRGC has threatened “more crushing” attacks against neighbouring countries hosting US bases, warning that they will pay a “devastating price” if American forces continue to attack Iran’s civilian infrastructure.In a statement carried by state media, it said:The American enemy and the ho
  
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