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• Coronation Street confirms unexpected pregnancy story for fan-favourite on Christmas Day

  25-12-2024 20:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  Daisy has discovered that she’s pregnant (Picture: ITV)Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) was left reeling in Coronation Street to find out that she’s pregnant, with the discovery coming minutes after she witnessed the love of her life get engaged to someone else.
  The barmaid, as viewers know, is still holding a candle for Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard), despite him being in a relationship with Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon).
  Daniel has been conflicted over who he wants to be with but he
  
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• The day the earth shook: Twenty years on, the videos and images that encapsulate the ferocity and terror of the Boxing Day tsunami

  26-12-2024 09:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  For ten straight minutes, the entire planet shook violently, sending seismic waves across itself that changed the world for the worse.
  
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• Four asylum-seekers costing the taxpayer an estimated £160,000 a year now living in a £575,000 luxury home - and accused of faking their Afghan nationalities to get into the UK

  26-12-2024 09:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gurbakhsh Singh, 72, his wife Ardet Kaur, 68, their son Guljeet Singh, 43, and his wife Kawaljeet Kaur, 37, all appeared on bail at Croydon Magistrates Court earlier this month.
  
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• 'Don't take up vaping - I couldn't breathe and ended up with a severe lung infection'

  26-12-2024 09:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  David Becker, 30, from Leeds, has issued a warning over the growing trend for vaping after suffering serious health problems that he blames on the habit
  
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• The worst tsunami in history, hour by hour: How 230,000 people were wiped out in a matter of hours. DEEP DIVE reveals how monster 50m waves obliterated everything in their path

  26-12-2024 09:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  On this day 20 years ago, an undersea earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia. Measuring 9.1 in magnitude, the violent tremor was the third strongest to ever rock the planet.
  
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• Thousands will descend on the Isle of Wight next May – here’s why should too

  26-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageAre you looking for a New Year’s adventure that will truly make a difference? Want to see some of Britain’s most glorious scenery while you’re at it?Well, in that case, Metro’s brand new Lifeline challenge is definitely calling your name.Taking place in May on the Isle of Wight, you can choose to walk – or even run, if you’r
  
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• The science behind Boxing Day and New Year dips which keep people coming back

  26-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Christmas period is a time of giving – whether that’s buying gifts for your nearest and dearest, or donating or volunteering for charity.But far from chucking spare change into the nearest Salvation Army donation tin or spending some time at the local food bank, some people choose to fling themselves into the freezing cold sea.Boxing Day and New Year’s Day dips are growing in popularity, with more and more people – often clad in Santa hats, reindeer antlers or snowman
  
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• The Gavin and Stacey character removed from original finale script revealed

  26-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  There sadly wasn’t room for everyone in the Gavin and Stacey finale (Picture: Tom Jackson/PA Wire)Ruth Jones and James Corden made it their mission to get most of the gang back together for the Gavin and Stacey finale.The core cast including Mathew Horne, Joanna Page, Larry Lamb and Alison Steadman all cleared their schedules for the BBC sitcom.The 90-minute special also saw the return of characters we haven’t seen since 2010, such as Budgie (Russell Tovey), and Rudi (Sheridan Smith
  
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• Surviving the tsunami: ‘I was like a grain of rice in a washing machine’

  26-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ani Naqvi’s life turned upside down when the 2004 tsunami struck as she slept (Picture: Supplied)It was an unforgettable Christmas Day for Londoner Ani Naqvi in 2004. She’d gone to Sri Lanka to spend the holiday with her best friend who had just opened the Galaxy Lounge Guesthouse in Arugam Bay and they spent the 25th eating, drinking and socialising with guests.On Christmas night, Ani – who was 33 at the time – stayed up late playing cards with friends.‘We we
  
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• Surprising royal Boxing Day tradition Kate and William have been urged to keep George away from

  26-12-2024 09:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prince George was just five years old when he reportedly watched the Royal Family go hunting on the Sandringham Estate and the scenes were described as 'heartbreaking'
  
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• Squid Game season 2 is even more disturbing for a tragic reason

  26-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  The horrors continue as the Netflix phenomenon makes a gripping return (Picture: Netflix/Getty)No one could have anticipated the impact that Squid Game would have on the world when it first premiered three years ago.Not just as a TV series that left millions of people gripped, becoming one of Netflix’s most watched and critically-acclaimed shows ever.But also as a cultural phenomenon – a piece of art that prompted people to take a good hard look at themselves and the society they li
  
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• ‘I left Arsenal for a woman – I still regret it’

  26-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Emmanuel Petit wishes he could turn back time (Picture: Getty)Arsenal icon Emmanuel Petit has admitted that he left the Gunners ‘for a woman’ and still regrets the decision he made almost 25 years later.Petit enjoyed three successful seasons at Arsenal from 1997 to 2000 with the Gunners clinching the Premier League title and FA Cup trophy in 1998.But the Frenchman, 54, wishes he stayed in north London longer and could turn back the clock to stop himself from joining Barcelona in the
  
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• 'I had to cancel Christmas after my dog made off with glazed ham and ate it all'

  26-12-2024 09:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Luke Vandore-Mackay spent hours carefully preparing the 3.5kg joint of gammon for his family's Christmas dinner, only for his pet dog to wolfed it behind his back
  
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• I fell for a humble Spanish town overshadowed by its glamorous neighbours

  26-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Estepona is one of Spain’s hidden gems (Picture: Metro)Sandwiched between Marbella’s blinged-out boutiques and the millionaire’s playground of Sotogrande, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Estepona is one of Spain’s most exclusive resorts.But rather than leaning into the elite urbanisation of its luxury neighbours, this humble town has preserved its identity as a traditional ‘Pueblos Blanco’ — one of the ‘White Towns of Andalusia
  
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• Hollyoaks confirms unexpected outcome of who shot character at Christmas

  26-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Grace was shot by the sniper (Picture: Lime Pictures)Hollyoaks spoilers follow for Christmas and New Year. The episodes in question are now available to view on Channel 4 streaming as part of the Christmas 2024 boxset.Grace Black (Tamara Wall) was shot by a sniper during the Christmas carol concert after she jumped in the line of fire to protect husband Freddie Roscoe (Charlie Clapham).Freddie, as viewers know, has fallen in love with Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe), wh
  
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• Hallmark star ‘thrilled’ as channel embraces LGBTQ+ love stories in gorgeous new Christmas movie

  26-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageDanny Pellegrino has opened up about adding a rare LGBTQ+ love story – and a sprinkling of sass – to Hallmark’s newest ‘bucket list’ Christmas movie.The 39-year-old, who hosts the Everything Iconic podcast, wrote and starred in Deck the Walls, which premiered on the channel last month as part of the annual Countdown to Christmas c
  
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• Gorka Marquez: ‘I want to show the other side of Strictly’

  26-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gorka Marquez has been honest about the realities of being a dancer on Strictly (Picture: W and UKTV Play/Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens)‘Sometimes I don’t feel like I want to dance,’ Gorka Marquez – one of the nation’s favourite professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing – admits.The 34-year-old is talking to Metro about a viral Instagram post he published in September. He shared a selfie of himself crying and said he felt ‘guilty’ for
  
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• Curse of Home Alone stars from drugs and early deaths to loss of beloved son

  26-12-2024 09:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  No festive season is complete without a night in watching Home Alone, but there are those who believe the Christmas classic to be 'cursed'. Here, the Mirror takes a look at some of the heartbreaking difficulties faced by the famous cast
  
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• Coronation Street confirms fears for legend’s health as romance blossoms in 27 pictures

  26-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  David spots Kit approaching his car (Picture: ITV) David spots Kit approaching his car (Picture: ITV) A furious row breaks out between Kit and David (Picture: ITV) A furious row breaks out between Kit and David (Picture: ITV) Bernie steps in to remind Kit that David was a good mate to Paul (Picture: ITV) Bernie steps in to remind Kit that David was a good mate to Paul (Picture: ITV) Steve decides he wants to move out (Picture: ITV) Steve decides he wants to move out (Picture: ITV) Cassie breaks
  
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• The soul of Madrid... from a rain-soaked factory in Tadcaster: How Britain's best loved 'foreign' beers are made nowhere near the continent

  26-12-2024 08:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Madri Excepcional, which has the slogan 'the soul of Madrid' and has become a firm favourite among pubgoers since its arrival on the scene in 2020, actually has its origins far closer to home.
  
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• Great British barista wars: Take our ultimate poll to decide which high street coffee chain should be crowned the nation's favourite - from Costa to Pret, Caffè Nero, Greggs, Gail's and Starbucks

  26-12-2024 08:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Take MailOnline's ultimate poll to determine which coffee chain should be crowned the nation's favourite.
  
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• I spent 30 days in a torturous rarely travelled part of the Amazon - the skin fell off my feet, I was attacked by venomous animals and we nearly starved to death

  26-12-2024 08:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  GRAPHIC CONTENT: Ash Dykes and friends made the journey to the former Dutch colony of Suriname determined to become the first people to travel from the source of an uncharted river to the Atlantic Ocean.
  
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• Azerbaijan Airlines pilot's chilling five final words before plane went down killing 38

  26-12-2024 08:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane is suspected to have been wrongly targeted as a suspected Ukrainian drone by a surface-to-air missile shot from Chechnya
  
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• Gone in 20 seconds! Moment two thieves stole Hyundai ioniq 5 parked outside a home: Owners of the electric car are targeted by gangs breaking into vehicles using Game Boy-style gadgets

  26-12-2024 08:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  This is the shocking moment two brazen thieves steal a six-figure Hyundai car in mere minutes as the unassuming owner and his young family sit their south London home.
  
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• Baby Driver star Hudson Joseph Meek dies aged 16 after falling out of moving vehicle

  26-12-2024 08:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  Actor Hudson Joseph Meek has suddenly died aged 16 (Picture: Getty)US actor Hudson Joseph Meek, best known for his role in Baby Driver, has died aged 16.According to local authorities, Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, the screen star’s death occurred after he fell from a moving vehicle in Alabama last week.
  He sustained blunt force injuries dropping from a 1900 block of Canyon Road in Vestavia Hills, per People.
  The young actor had 17 projects to his name, according to IMDb, inclu
  
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• Boxing Day sales horror as teenager is stabbed at Westfield Parramatta in front of terrified shoppers

  26-12-2024 08:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Westfield Parramatta about 4pm on Thursday following reports of a stabbing.
  
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• Prince George to play in Royal football match with William for the first time

  26-12-2024 08:28 via metro.co.uk
  
  Prince William invited son George to play a festive football game at Sandringham (Picture: AFP)Prince George lined up alongside his father William to play a festive football match for the first time this Christmas.The two royals lined up side-by-side for an annual pre-Christmas match between Sandringham estate workers and neighbouring villagers while the Princess of Wales watched from the sidelines along with Princess Louis and Princess Charlotte.William, 42, is a keen Aston Villa fan and also
  
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• The historic serial attacker you've never heard of: 100 years before Jack The Ripper, how the London Monster terrorised the capital and may have inspired Whitechapel beast

  26-12-2024 08:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A madman skulks the streets of London. He stalks women to slash and mutilate their bodies, with vigilantes patrolling the streets as police spend two years failing to snare him.
  
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• The death of British brick and mortar banks: Interactive map shows if YOU are living in a banking desert

  26-12-2024 08:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fifteen banking deserts have been discovered in the UK as brick and mortar branches continue to vanish from our high streets, figures reveal. 
  
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• Shop Charlotte Tilbury’s Boxing Day sale – save up to 40% on Magic Cream, makeup sets, and more

  26-12-2024 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Christmas money just come in, or better yet, payday? Well, treat yourself to something you really want – from the Charlotte Tilbury Boxing Day sale! (Picture: Metro/Charlotte Tilbury)
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