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• Wildfire alert for UK as 'exceptional' warning issued with 33C heatwave temperatures

  12-07-2026 10:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  After more than a dozen fire engines attended wildfires in Derbyshire and Sussex, further warnings have been issued as sweltering heat
  
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• Prince Harry live: Duke all smiles ahead of hour-long meeting to show King his grandchildren

  12-07-2026 11:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry promoted his Invictus Games at events in Birmingham ahead of a landmark visit to his father King Charles, accompanied by Meghan Markle and their children
  
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• First responders scramble to UK beauty spot for second time in 24 hours as moors go up in flames

  12-07-2026 11:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Smoke from the huge moor fire can be seen for miles across several regions of Greater Manchester as firefighters continue to tackle the blaze
  
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• Anthony Albanese's own goal as divisive tax reforms in the Budget see his personal wealth take a very big hit

  12-07-2026 11:28 via dailymail.com
  
  Anthony Albanese's Copacabana mansion has seen a major price dive, as the housing market continues to soften.
  
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• No respite from heatwave with health alert extended and wildfire warning issued

  12-07-2026 11:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  Weeks of dry weather mean the risk of wildfires is high, and there are days of scorching temperatures ahead before the hot spell breaks (Picture: Amer Ghazzal/Shutterstock)The UK has endured a week-long July heatwave with suffocating sleepless nights, and the weather has more in store.
  Most of the country is gripped by the third hot spell of the summer, now extended until next week and bringing more misery as temperatures will continue to top 30C.
  Londoners endured a week of tropical nights, an
  
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• Antiques Roadshow star dies of brain cancer aged 39 just months after wedding

  12-07-2026 11:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  Caption: Theo Burrell has updated fans on her brain tumour diagnosis (Picture: BBC)
  Antiques Roadshow star Theo Burrell has passed away at the age of 39 following her brain cancer diagnosis.Her husband Alex confirmed the news via social media, writing: ‘It is with great sadness that I share the news that Theo passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday afternoon.
  ‘Neither she nor her medical team foresaw this happening quite so quickly.‘She was an incredible p
  
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• 'I fell asleep while playing with my toddler - when I woke, my life would change'

  12-07-2026 11:17 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Emily Greenwood put her tiredness and weight loss down to being a busy mother - but the 21-year-old teacher from Southend-on-Sea, Essex, discovered the situation was far worse
  
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• Festival organisers release statement after sudden death of teenage girl

  12-07-2026 11:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A teenage girl has died suddenly after suffering from a 'severe medical emergency' while on the site of the festival in North Wales today
  
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• 11am to 6pm mistake will make homes hotter on Sunday

  12-07-2026 11:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Sometimes your first instinct to keep homes cool might not have the effect you intended
  
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• Brooklyn Beckham shares cryptic social media post as David and Victoria celebrate England victory

  12-07-2026 11:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  Brooklyn Beckham was absent from his family’s World Cup viewing party (Picture: Getty Images)Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham put on a show of family unity last night, following England’s hard-fought quarter-final victory over Norway.The former England captain, 51, appeared to be on the edge of his seat throughout, with Romeo (23), Cruz (21) and Harper (15) joining their parents as the World Cup game played out in Miami.And, as the team finally pushed ahead with a 2-1 win, an ecs
  
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• My flatmate was rich and unemployed — I had to subsidise their rent

  12-07-2026 11:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Financial differences can drive a wedge between flatmates, according to new research (Picture: Getty Images)Jacob’s former flatmate, Lucy*, had rich parents. So rich, in fact, that they paid a year’s worth of her rent upfront in September 2024.At £12,000, it wasn’t an insignificant amount of money, but Lucy wasn’t expected topay it back. As a result, she spent an entire year without any rental costs and barely looked at a job application.Jacob, by contrast, works i
  
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• Inside Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash’s Pickle Cottage as they move out after ‘tough time’

  12-07-2026 11:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon apparently have their sights set on a brand new home (Picture: Jeff Spicer/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA)Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash are reportedly preparing to say goodbye to the Essex home that has defined the last five years of their lives.According to reports, the couple has found a new renovation project just a short distance from Pickle Cottage, with the sprawling estate said to feature eight bedrooms, 30 acres of land, a swimming pool, and even its own lake.T
  
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• British Airways forces Norwegian Air into embarrassing Instagram post after World Cup defeat

  12-07-2026 10:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England's victory over Norway didn't just secure a place in the World Cup semi-finals - it also triggered a light-hearted bet that left one well-known airline having to make good on its promise
  
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• Rachel Reeves opens about moment she cried in Parliament

  12-07-2026 10:57 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 PageRachel Reeves has described the time she moved markets by openly crying during Prime Minister’s Questions last year as her ‘toughest moment’ as Chancellor.There was widespread confusion and shock last July when Reeves appeared distressed while sitting behind Keir Starmer in Parliament.The incident came amid speculation – coinciding wi
  
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• Fly through airport security using 'psychology' trick for faster service

  12-07-2026 10:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  An airport has revealed an easy trick for a shorter wait at airport security
  
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• ‘Foolishness!’ – Ian Wright and Roy Keane hit back at ‘sour grapes’ from Erling Haaland’s dad after England win

  12-07-2026 10:53 via metro.co.uk
  
  Alf-Inge Haaland watched Norway’s defeat to England alongside John Arne Riise (Picture: Getty)Ian Wright and Roy Keane have hit back after Erling Haaland’s father, Alfie, sarcastically congratulated referee Clement Turpin following England dramatic World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway.
  Norway drew first blood in a tense but absorbing contest as Andreas Schjelderup beat Jordan Pickford from the tightest of angles to open the scoring in the 36th minute at Miami’s Hard Roc
  
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• Popular children's drink urgently recalled as shoppers warned 'do not consume'

  12-07-2026 10:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Specific batches of the drink have been recalled and could pose a health risk if they're consumed. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Jude Bellingham's 'favourite' meal is very British indeed

  12-07-2026 10:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jude Bellingham has been in sensational form for England
  
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• Amber Davies asks for woman to be removed from Legally Blonde audience as show 'ruined'

  12-07-2026 10:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Love Island and Strictly Come Dancing star Amber Davies warned theatregoers they "would be removed" after she asked for a woman to be kicked out of a Legally Blonde the Musical performance
  
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• Major blaze breaks out at Welsh mountain as residents 'smell smoke' for miles

  12-07-2026 10:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Locals as far as Bangor and Anglesey have reportedly woke up to the smell of smoke this morning as a major blaze has broken out on a hillside
  
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• How Jude Bellingham went from being disrespected by Thomas Tuchel to England's World Cup hero

  12-07-2026 10:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  COMMENT: There was a debate before this World Cup over whether Jude Bellingham should even be in the England squad, nevermind a starter - but he's proven his doubters, including Thomas Tuchel, wrong
  
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• British couple saved from deadly wildfire after spending hours trapped in ravine

  12-07-2026 10:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The couple were found semi-conscious with burns covering 40 percent of their bodies - and were incredibly able to call out to rescuers
  
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• 'Protective spirit' discovered at Hadrian's Wall

  12-07-2026 10:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It is thought to invite wealth and security
  
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• Multiple arrests in Piccadilly Circus as wild celebrations turn chaotic after England's World Cup quarter-final win - as rest of nation rejoices

  12-07-2026 10:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Footage from overnight shows dozens of police officers out on the streets as fans block the roads, dance on bollards and set off fireworks.
  
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• Sarah forced to frame Gary in Coronation Street as the walls close in – and she’s not alone

  12-07-2026 10:00 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 PageSarah Platt (Tina O’Brien) is Coronation Street’s girl next door gone bad. Not only is she a murderer, but she’s about to pin the killing on the man who helped her get away with it – Gary Windass (Mikey North).How much of a dark horse is Sarah?This woman stood by and watched as Weatherfield’s finest grilled six of her
  
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• Gabby freaks out in Emmerdale as her food issues begin to impact Thomas

  12-07-2026 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Things spiral further (Picture: ITV)Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) is fighting a secret battle that even she doesn’t know in Emmerdale.The trigger was Ross Barton (Michael Parr), as he seems to be with most things. He rejected her when she came onto him, and not expecting him to say no, Gabby started to spiral into a pit of self-doubt.The spiral has been gradual though, meaning that the stoic businesswoman hasn’t let on to anyone that her mind is becoming a mess. Even she isn’t
  
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• England Fans spot Jude Bellingham's 'cheeky' act towards Erling Haaland before England match

  12-07-2026 10:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland reminded fans that football friendships can come first - and their touching moment before England's win over Norway has since won hearts online
  
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• Beloved EastEnders character confirms exit but the goodbye is shrouded in tragedy

  12-07-2026 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  A heart breaking goodbye (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)Oh, Squiggle! You’ve only just come back to EastEnders!It was only right that Libby Fox (Belinda Owusu) came back when the gravity of what her mum, Denise (Diane Parish), was facing became clear and she finally told her family that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).Denise had originally kept it to herself, breaking down and revealing the truth only to Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter), who h
  
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• Lionel Messi sends message to England players with X-rated reaction after Argentina win

  12-07-2026 09:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi's Argentina side will face England in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday night after beating Switzerland in Kansas
  
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• 'Striking' Asda £5 garden item that 'looks great at night' available in 'pack of 2'

  12-07-2026 09:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Asda is more than just a supermarket that stocks groceries and clothes - it also sells a range of garden items
  
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