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• We must support the Armed Forces who keep us safe

  27-06-2015 23:00 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  
  In an exclusive article, Philip Hammond, the Foreign Secretary, says everyone in government must "wake up" to the need to support the Armed Forces and their families
  
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• Two major London stations closing for three weeks from tomorrow

  25-07-2026 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations will be closed for 22 days from this weekend (Picture: Neil Hall/EPA/Shutterstock)Two national rail stations in London are set to close for three weeks from tomorrow as Southeastern carries out £20,000,000 worth of upgrades.Waterloo East and Charing Cross will be closed for a total of 22 days while upgrade works are carried out, causing travel disruption for much of the summer.During the closure, trains will not serve either station, and services w
  
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• There’s not one but four celestial zombies near Earth

  25-07-2026 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  It’s a bit of a cosmic graveyard near us (Picture: Getty/Metro)When our sun is on death’s door in five billion years, it will incinerate Earth and collapse, leaving behind a tiny smoldering speck.And it turns out that not one but four of these dead embers, called a white dwarf, are on our cosmic doorstep, astronomers have told Metro.Researchers at the University of Warwick and University of Colorado Boulder found these wisps hidden behind small, dim stars called red dwarves.The resu
  
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• Serena’s big secret ‘revealed’ ahead of major Emmerdale return

  25-07-2026 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  They could be connected (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock/Metro)What is Serena Sugden (Casey Al-Shaqsy) actually doing in Emmerdale? It’s a question that’s being asked a lot right now, and some fans have potentially worked out the answer.
  The newcomer, who is Robert Sugden’s (Ryan Hawley) distant cousin, was introduced to us last month.
  After helping Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins), Serena made her way to the village to find Robert. At the time, he was in Portugal, so Serena spent a few
  
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• Lou Koller, lead singer of hardcore pioneers Sick of It All, dies aged 59

  25-07-2026 09:26 via metro.co.uk
  Lou Koller, frontman for Sick of It All, has died aged 59 as tributes pour in (Picture: Alex Sudea/Shutterstock)Lou Koller, frontman for Sick of It All, has died aged 59 after being diagnosed with adenocarcinoma cancer.The punk rock singer’s death was announced on the Instagram page of the band with a heartfelt statement commemorating him as a ‘beloved friend and iconic frontman’.‘It’s with unbelievable sadness that we announce to our worldwide hardcore family the
  
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• New nail gel ban 'already in force' as August change also planned across the UK

  25-07-2026 09:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Big change for the rules for salon and at-home products amid health concerns over ingredients
  
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• What Harry and Meghan's 'half-in' royal life could look like as they 'eye up return'

  25-07-2026 09:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Sussexes are reportedly hoping for a return to the royal fold - but will they be welcomed back? And what would the future look like for the pair?
  
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• Spain and France wildfires live: Brits among 200,000 fleeing scorched tourist areas

  25-07-2026 09:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  More than 200,000 people in France and Spain have been evacuated as wildfires continue to tear through vast areas of both countries
  
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• WWE superstar Chris Masters ‘had a chip on his shoulder’ wrestling in Preston

  25-07-2026 09:00 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 PageChris Masters travelled the world with WWE, but it was a nightclub in Preston that gave him some of his best memories.The 43-year-old star, who debuted on Monday Night Raw as the bulked-up Masterpiece in 2005, spent his early WWE career wrestling his heroes like Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair, and performing at WrestleMania.However, after his second WWE releas
  
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• What I Own: We ditched London for a £340,000 home in the perfect location

  25-07-2026 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  This weekend, we’re down in Devon meeting Abbie Downey (Picture: Wayne Perry)Welcome back to What I Own – Metro’s property series where we speak to homeowners about getting on the ladder.When 36-year-old Abbie Downey and her husband started looking for their next home, they knew they wanted a project.The couple moved from London back to Plymouth, where Abbie is originally from, just before the pandemic, with a young son who absolutely loved being in the countrys
  
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• British families are evacuated from Bordeaux hotel at 3.30am as wildfires sweep across France and Spain

  25-07-2026 09:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Families staying at the Holiday Inn in Mérignac, just north of Bordeaux Airport, were given a 3.30am wake-up call by staff who told them that smoke billowing across from the fires.
  
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• The Mask and Scorpion King director Chuck Russell has died aged 74

  25-07-2026 08:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  The filmmaker was known for his love of zany special effects (Picture: Rob Latour/Shutterstock)Chuck Russell, the director behind cult comedy and horror classics that launched the likes of Jim Carrey into stardom, has died.
  Russell, who directed The Mask, The Blob and Scorpion King, among other box office hits, died ‘unexpectedly’ on Wednesday.His death was confirmed by his lawyer to Variety.His family told TMZ that he was found at his San Diego-area home, with firefighter
  
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• UK weather maps show 40C heatwave within days as 18 counties hit 39C or more

  25-07-2026 08:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Weather forecasting models show temperatures surging as high as 40C in England next week, with the Met Office warning of another potential heatwave to come
  
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• Network Rail worker gets six-figure payout after saying she was sexually assaulted and harassed by executive at work Christmas event

  25-07-2026 08:54 via dailymail.com
  
  Lorraine Staves reached the settlement in May 2025 after suing both her former employer and director over claims she was sexually assaulted and harassed while on a work trip in July 2022.
  
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• Food waste bin rules explained - including surprising free item you can use as a liner

  25-07-2026 08:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Buying liners for food waste bins can add up but there is a little-known alternative that could save money
  
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• 'Here are the common-sense solutions to turn the tide on needless drownings'

  25-07-2026 08:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Royal Life Saving Society's Pete Kennedy says new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has the chance to turn local water safety success in Manchester into his national mission
  
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• Water safety: Your complete guide to staying safe in the water on World Drowning Prevention Day

  25-07-2026 08:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  World Drowning Prevention Day annually highlights the number of people who die by drowning around the world - with several hundred Brits among those tragically lost
  
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• Florida woman's emotional reunion with her cat seven months after he was rescued from squalid hoarder house

  25-07-2026 08:19 via dailymail.com
  
  Linh Nguyen's cat, Patchy, was among 80 cats and 12 dogs rescued days earlier from the Florida home of 77-year-old US Postal Service worker Gail Giustino.
  
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• English gymnast suffers horrific head injury at Commonwealth Games as event is suspended and star is taken out of arena on a stretcher

  25-07-2026 08:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Langton had to leave the Glasgow International Arena on a stretcher after falling from the high bar and landing on his head and neck area.
  
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• Kate Middleton's surprising school holiday chore she gave to Prince George

  25-07-2026 08:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are all on their summer break from school, and the Prince and Princess of Wales have shared the chores their children get up to during the holidays
  
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• Teen waiting outside Premier Inn is stopped by stranger - months later he's walking for Dior

  25-07-2026 08:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A teenager's life changed overnight after a chance encounter outside a Premier Inn led to a Dior runway debut at Paris Fashion Week just weeks later
  
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• Millions of savers are about to lose £8,000 of tax-free allowance - without realising

  25-07-2026 08:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  From April 2027, the amount you can tuck away in a cash ISA tax-free is being slashed from £20,000 a year to just £12,000 if you're under 65
  
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• 'I spent thousands of pounds keeping my beloved dog alive - I would do it again'

  25-07-2026 08:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Over the course of Sylvie’s illness, Emily spent thousands of pounds in total on veterinary care and medication
  
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• Dr Amir Khan says five tests will show how 'well you're ageing'

  25-07-2026 08:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  These can indicate if you're going to stay strong, fit, and healthy as you get older
  
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• Martin Lewis 3 digit 'must call' number for Nationwide, Barclays, Lloyds customers 'this protects you'

  25-07-2026 08:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Massive rise in problems but personal finance expert said it can be solved by dialling right number
  
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• Millions warned not to change energy habits yet after Government shake-up

  25-07-2026 08:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Government has published a fresh update to its Clean Flexibility Roadmap, setting out plans to make households a much bigger part of the way Britain manages electricity supply and demand
  
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• These are the faces of dozens of tragic Brits who lost their lives in open water

  25-07-2026 08:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As families and friends of the 35 summer victims come to terms with their unimaginable loss, World Drowning Prevention Day highlights the profound impact of the devastating deaths
  
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• The only UK supermarket where weekly shop prices are dropping

  25-07-2026 08:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Most supermarket rivals have put prices back up this year
  
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• There’s a rule in Hollywood so strict it must never be broken

  25-07-2026 08:00 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 PageWhere can you find the original Star Wars droid C-3PO, a 25-ft long shark called Bruce and the most famous pair of shoes in cinema history? And all this, alongside what’s likely one of the strictest rules in Hollywood?That would be the Academy Museum, opened in Los Angeles across seven floors in 2021 – and yes, that’s the same Academy of Mo
  
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• Struggling with ageing skin? This personalised skincare plan is now 75% off

  25-07-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Looking for skincare that actually works? Renew + Me creates personalised prescriptions tailored to your skin concerns. (Picture: Metro/Renew + Me/Getty)
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  The skincare world never stands still. From viral TikTok trends to weekly launches, knowing what actually works for your skin, rather than everyone else’s, can feel like an im
  
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