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• American woman caught smuggling a 24-karat golden gun into Australia reveals her surprising career move - as she prepares to learn her fate

  15-11-2024 07:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 29-year-old woman fronted court for sentencing after she pleaded guilty to two charges of intentionally importing prohibited goods.
  
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• Terrifying moment air passengers scream as they are lifted out of their seats by extreme turbulence which forced packed Miami-bound jet to turn around mid-flight and return to Europe

  15-11-2024 10:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Scandinavian Airlines flight, which was supposed to take over nine hours, was almost at its destination when it was forced to head all the way back to Stockholm.
  
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• Sir Rod Stewart considers selling his Italian supercar collection over huge craters outside his £4.6m mansion - amid long-running row with council over state of the roads

  15-11-2024 10:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a cruel twist of fate, Sir Rod recently admitted that he may have to part ways with his fleet after becoming frustrated at the plague of potholes around his £4.6m Essex mansion.
  
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• Fury over leaked plans to cut black bin collections to just 'once a month' in cash-strapped council's bid to save money

  15-11-2024 10:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council - which is led by the Greens - needs to make savings amid rising waste service costs - and also wants to improve recycling rates.
  
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• Dog walkers fight at luxury multi-million pound London tower block: Police called after Chihuahua owner and sausage dog owner come to blows over using park

  15-11-2024 10:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Christofer has alleged that he was struck in the face by the Chihuahua owner who attacked him for using a public green space outside the exclusive Thames City apartments in Nine Elms.
  
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• BBC confirms what is replacing Doctors after show is axed

  15-11-2024 10:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  The doctors fought for the Mill (Picture: BBC)With Doctors having aired its final episode, the BBC has confirmed what is set to replace it in the daytime schedule. The BBC soap came to an end after 24 years yesterday, with some emotional scenes and powerful speeches from the characters. The final episode saw the team at the Mill fight back after Graham Elton (Alex Avery) – the troublesome new partner at the surgery – waged war on everything that the practice stood for.
  
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• Housebuilding costs increased by nearly 20% in last quarter - says Checkatrade

  15-11-2024 10:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The average cost of a kitchen fitting has gone up by 12% on the previous quarter, while insulation installation costs are up 20%, plastering jobs are up 16% and gardening jobs have increased by 10%
  
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• Acid reflux drug warning as omeprazole 'causes gums to bleed and teeth to fall out'

  15-11-2024 10:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Doctors have found a link between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as omeprazole and the resurgence of scurvy, a Victorian disease that can cause bleeding gums among its symptoms
  
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• Robert F Kennedy Jr's biggest controversies – from tap water and brain worms to Covid vaccine row

  15-11-2024 10:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The nephew of ex-President John F Kennedy and son of Robert F Kennedy - who were both assassinated - has carved out a following of his own among angry conspiracy theorists
  
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• Coronation Street star Wendi Peters breaks silence on ‘bizarre’ axing of show legend

  15-11-2024 10:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  She called the axing ‘bizarre’ (Picture: ITV)Coronation Street’s Wendi Peters has responded to the news of her co-star’s sudden axing from the show.Wendi portrayed the role of Cilla Battersby-Brown in the ITV soap until 2014. Cilla was in a relationship with Les Battersby, played by Bruce Jones.Last month, it was confirmed Bruce’s character Les would be killed off, bringing heartbreaking news for siblings Leanne (Jane Danson) and Toyah (Georgia Taylor). Bruce, who i
  
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• The tragedy of student suicides brought to light in new film

  15-11-2024 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  New film Contact Hours has been described as a ‘safe portrayal’ of the aftermath of a student suicide (Picture: Headrush Films)When you think of a university caretaker, stereotypical tasks which come to mind might include fixing faulty lights, replacing lost keys or overseeing fire drills. But their job can also take a heartbreaking turn. A simple knock on an accommodation door can have devastating consequences, as writer Rufus Love found out during an exchange in 2023. &ls
  
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• Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: Predictions from Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and boxing stars

  15-11-2024 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Tyson and Paul go to war on Friday night (Picture: Ed Mulholland/Getty Images)Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul is upon us.
  What is expected to be one of the most watched fights in boxing history has divided opinion since the moment it was announced with 31 years in age separating the heavyweight legend and the YouTuber-turned-fighter.Tyson was once one of the most feared men on the planet, leaving a devastating trail of destruction in his wake as he conquered the sport.Paul, boxing’s disrupter-in-c
  
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• 'I tried Five Guys' new popcorn milkshake – there's one tiny thing I'd change'

  15-11-2024 10:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Milkshake-obsessed reporter Lucy Marshall tried a limited edition shake from Five Guys recently and shared her honest review. So will you be trying this drink anytime soon?
  
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• From EastEnders to Coronation Street, the ultimate ranking of the best soap whodunnits

  15-11-2024 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  We love a good mystery! (Picture: Metro.co.uk/BBC/ITV)We’ve reached the end of another ‘whodunnit’ storyline, as Joel Deering’s (Calum Lill) murderer is exposed at last in Coronation Street. In soap years, a murder mystery is a tale as old as time, and I couldn’t resist ranking the most important moment in every whodunnit – those crucial reveals. So, here are the biggest killer unveilings in Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks, from the weake
  
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• Emmerdale confirms legend’s fate as Coronation Street reveals killer aftermath in 25 new soap spoilers

  15-11-2024 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  A week of big developments in soap (Picture: BBC / ITV / Amazon / Lime Pictures)Th high drama continues in another stellar week in soap, as confirmed in my new spoilers, with an unexpected comeback, a sad goodbye and a big operation all on the cards.
  Emmerdale sees Moira Dingle prepare for her brain surgery in a very special episode of the ITV soap as Cain spirals out of control, while EastEnders’ Elaine Peacock prepares for her wedding – with Linda Carter left intrigued by a discove
  
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• Bank of England chief Andrew Bailey calls for EU ties to be 'rebuilt' to stop long-term UK decline - as he warns of global trade risks following Trump election win

  15-11-2024 09:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andrew Bailey insisted the 'consequences' of Brexit could not be ignored as he bemoaned the economy's lacklustre performance since the 2008 Credit Crunch.
  
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• American icon desperately wishes she didn’t headline Glastonbury but ‘couldn’t walk away’

  15-11-2024 09:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  SZA had a rough reception to her Glastonbury set – which she admits she didn’t want to do (Picture: Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)Pop star SZA has admitted she was ‘scared’ of being a Glastonbury headliner as ‘nothing she could do would be enough’.
  The Kill Bill hitmaker, real name Solána Imani Rowe, was the closing night headliner at Glastonbury 2024 and immediately ran into performance troubles which caused online backlash.The 35-year-old singer was hit by
  
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• Council tax rises will ensure local authorities are funded next year, says minster

  15-11-2024 09:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The new Labour administration will continue with current rules that allow councils in England to increase tax rates by up to 3%, plus an additional 2% for those authorities providing adult social care
  
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• Death Row mum 'actually innocent' and justice finally served thanks to Kim Kardashian

  15-11-2024 09:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Mum-of-14 Melissa Lucio was jailed on the basis of the flawed testimonies of a Texas Ranger and Medical Examiner, with a judge believing any reasonable jury would find her innocent today
  
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• Russian teachers tricked into wearing tinfoil hats to protect against 'foreign enemies'

  15-11-2024 09:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A prankster has tricked teachers in Russia into wearing tinfoil hats after posing as an official from Vladimir Putin's party and telling them it would protect them from NATO satellites
  
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• ITV makes huge change to Coronation Street on day of special who killed Joel episode

  15-11-2024 09:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  Joel’s killer is set to finally be revealed (Picture: ITV)ITV has made a huge change to Coronation Street today, as viewers prepare to finally discover who killed Joel Deering (Calum Lill).Joel was murdered in September, and there are countless suspects in the frame, with the truth of whodunnit finally set to be revealed this evening.Just weeks after introducing a new scheme that has seen Coronation Street episodes drop on ITVX at 7am ahead of their TV broadcast, tonight’s episode is
  
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• Grim audit reveals we are poorer now than when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese first swept to power

  15-11-2024 09:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hard-working Australians are struggling more than ever before, with an inquiry into the cost of living crisis revealing we are worse off now than when the Albanese government first rose to power.
  
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• Sadiq Khan eyes up tourist tax for London hotels despite warnings levy would be 'extremely damaging' for businesses

  15-11-2024 09:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  London Mayor Sadiq Khan revealed he is 'happy to look into' the possibility of bringing in a small charge for visitors to the capital - although no figure has yet been suggested.
  
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• Jake Paul’s mum insults Mike Tyson over weigh-in slap before Netflix fight

  15-11-2024 09:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul at their weigh-in on Thursday night (AP)Jake Paul’s mum branded Mike Tyson a ‘bitch’ after the 58-year-old slapped her son at the weigh-in ahead of their Netflix fight on Friday.Two-time world heavyweight champion Tyson and Paul, a YouTube star turned boxer, faced off for one last time on Thursday night ahead of their bout, which will be available to watch live on Netflix at around 4am GMT on Saturday morning.Iron Mike, whose last professional fight
  
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• Revealed: Horror injuries of Swedish widow, 91, after she was dragged down stairs by Syrian asylum seeker who then yanked off her necklaces - as she describes attack so terrifying she 'couldn't scream'

  15-11-2024 09:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Shocking pictures show the extent of her injuries - deep cut marks to her neck and throat, as well as horrific bruises down her arms and legs
  
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• Coca-Cola issues iconic 'Holidays are Coming' Christmas advert using AI - but can YOU spot what's different?

  15-11-2024 09:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The fizzy drinks brand has added a modern twist to its iconic 'Holidays Are Coming' advert which has been playing on screens since 1995.
  
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• Hollyoaks boss confirms JJ trial drama and dramatic McQueen Christmas

  15-11-2024 09:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  Will JJ face justice? (Picture: Lime Pictures)Hollyoaks abuser JJ Osborne (Ryan Mulvey) is set to face justice for what he did to sister Frankie (Isabelle Smith), Metro can reveal.
  The youngster, who sexually assaulted and gaslit Frankie for many years, will be at the centre of dramatic court scenes at the start of 2025, with Frankie hoping that she can be allowed to turn a corner in her ordeal.
  Show boss Hannah Cheers sat down with me to talk about what’s coming up for Hollyoaks, and she
  
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• Highly contagious superbug hitting UK is resistant to antibiotics, doctors warn

  15-11-2024 09:29 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The UKHSA has raised the alarm after a rise in infections and one patient said 'I want my life back'
  
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• UK economy grew just 0.1% between July and September as factory output fell

  15-11-2024 09:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  'Improving economic growth is at the heart of everything I am seeking to achieve, which is why I am not satisfied with these numbers'
  
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• 'Massive foodie' loses half her body weight due to rare condition stopping her eating

  15-11-2024 09:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shannon Dunbar-Dawe, 30, was diagnosed with stomach paralysis after spending months 'hunched over the toilet' in pain with sickness - and now has a feeding tube
  
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