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• Ed Miliband 'risking power shortages' in his race to make Britain more reliant on 'intermittent renewables', MPs warn

  29-03-2025 01:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a 'fresh humiliation' for the Energy Secretary, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticised the time being taken on reviews of gas and electricity prices.
  
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• Major energy firm goes bust leaving 80,000 customers without a supplier

  01-04-2025 17:05 via metro.co.uk
  
  Customers can expect to be contacted by their new supplier in the next few days (Picture: Getty Images)One of the most complained about energy suppliers is going bust, leaving as many as 80,000 customers in the dark.Rebel Energy announced it is ceasing trade after a massive hike in bills.A statement said: ‘Rebel Energy is ceasing to trade. Ofgem, the energy regulator, is appointing a new supplier for our customers.’Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webne
  
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• BBC star defends ‘allowable bullying’ on controversial show 3 years after axe

  01-04-2025 17:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dara Ó Briain has defended Mock the Week over bullying allegations (Picture: BBC/Angst/Neil Genower)Dara Ó Briain has hit back at claims that he was ‘bullied’ on Mock the Week three years after the show was axed.The Irish comedian, 53, fronted more than 200 episodes of the BBC Two programme from 2005 until 2022, when it was cancelled ‘in order to create room for new shows’.The basic format of the show involved six comedians answering questions about the wee
  
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• 2025’s most unexpectedly gruesome movie gleefully sprays blood and guts all over

  01-04-2025 17:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  Death of a Unicorn offers a fun premise delivered with heavy Spielberg-esque nostalgia (Picture: A24)Death of a Unicorn is undoubtedly one of the more imaginative and gory films you’ll see in 2025, silly and savage in equal measure – even if it can’t quite live up to the promise of its juicy premise.The A24 comedy–horror, written and directed by Alex Scharfman in his feature-length debut, has attracted a star-studded cast led by Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega thanks to its w
  
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• Who is Spencer Moon in EastEnders and what happened between him and Vicki?

  01-04-2025 17:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Spencer Moon has been mentioned in tonight’s EastEnders (Picture: BBC)This article contains spoilers for tonight’s episode of EastEnders, which airs on BBC One at 7.30pm or can be streamed now on iPlayer.Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) has made a grand return to Albert Square – but without her long-term partner Spencer Moon (Christopher Parker).The character has arrived back to her old haunt after 21 years away, with it quickly becoming apparent that a lot has changed in h
  
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• Caudalie launches its first ever tanning drops – here are our honest thoughts

  01-04-2025 17:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  This small but mighty skincare product is about to change the game when it comes to a year-long glow. (Picture: Metro/Caudalie/Getty)
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  Caudalie is a premium beauty brand, which is loved by numerous celebrities, including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
  
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• Mystery over ‘unknown’ virus causing people to cough up blood in Russia

  01-04-2025 16:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  Some patients said they coughed so hard they spit up blood (Picture: Getty)Rumours of an ‘unidentified’ virus which causes sufferers to ‘cough up blood’ have been spreading in Russia.
  Despite patients testing negative for both influenza and COVID-19, Russian officials have attributed the extreme symptoms to common respiratory infections.
  Local media and Telegram channels have shared news of the ‘severe’ infections online, prompting further worry from resident
  
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• Grandma's wise advice that saved little girl's life when she was dragged into ocean by huge wave

  01-04-2025 16:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A 12-year-old girl used her grandmother's smart advice to save herself after she was pulled into rough water at Oregon's Seaside Beach on Saturday evening.
  
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• European country's paedophiles could be chemically castrated for early jail release

  01-04-2025 16:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The procedure is already used in 12 European countries, and is voluntary. It is set to be introduced in a desperate bid to stop reoffending and abuse against children
  
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• Family pay tribute to grandfather, 84, who died a month after XL Bully attack as they release first picture of him

  01-04-2025 16:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  John McColl, 84, was walking home when he was pounced upon by an XL Bully on February 24 in Warrington. He died on Sunday surrounded by his family.
  
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• Outrage as 'sacred' WWII Memorial is taken over by dirt bikes and ATVs in lawless Washington DC

  01-04-2025 16:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Veterans and DC residents were left outraged after a video circulated of ATV riders disrespecting the WWII Memorial.
  
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• Grand National 2025 tickets drop to less than £65 just days before event

  01-04-2025 16:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Grand National event is now just days away, and fans are gearing up to get their bets on at the Aintree Racecourse. Tickets are still available for the Grand National, with some coming up cheaper than ever.
  
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• Expert's 'easy brunch snack' fights off heart disease and lowers inflammation

  01-04-2025 16:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Changing how you start the morning with a few healthy choices can make sure you don't end up suffering from health problems later
  
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• Warrington XL Bully dog attack: Tragic first picture of man, 84, savaged to death in quiet street

  01-04-2025 16:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Armed police had to fire 19 shots to destroy the XL Bully which attacked John McColl and another suspected XL Bully inside the address due their "sheer size and ferocity" the force said
  
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• Top doctor warns you're putting underwear on WRONG! The way most people do it risks 'crotch rot' infection

  01-04-2025 16:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A simple change to your morning routine could prevent a nasty groin fungal infection, experts have revealed.
  
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• Knifeman tackled by hero Brit in Amsterdam 'had terrorist intent' and 'likely would have stabbed more victims if not for brave tourist's intervention'

  01-04-2025 16:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Thursday's knife rampage sparked panic in the streets of the Dutch capital after a 30-year-old from Donetsk, in eastern Ukraine , carried out a seemingly random knifing attack in the streets.
  
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• Boss of Prince Harry's crisis-hit charity deletes social media after vile racist abuse

  01-04-2025 16:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It has emerged that Dr Sophie Chandauka the chair of African charity Sentebale, which Prince Harry dramatically quit as patron, has now removed her social media accounts
  
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• Scarlett Vickers: Family of killer dad 'seek experts' to appeal murder life sentence

  01-04-2025 16:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Simon Vickers was jailed for life for the murder of his daughter Scarlett Vickers, 14, after she was stabbed in the heart - his family believe he is innocent and are searching for expert witnesses
  
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• Dramatic moment elderly MAGA woman, 68, is arrested for idiotic act outside Tesla dealership

  01-04-2025 16:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Louise Powell, 68, was cited on suspicion of reckless driving and driving without a license after the bizarre incident outside one of Elon Musk's dealerships in Spokane Valley on Saturday.
  
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• Unhappy life of Myra Hindley's sister: accusations, attacks and an early death

  01-04-2025 16:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The youngest sister of Myra Hindley, Maureen, was just a teenager when her sibling's wicked crimes first came to light. A new ITV series now available on Netflix explores their relationship
  
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• Ritzy Maine enclave rocked by petty argument over what local is doing to his breathtaking historic home

  01-04-2025 16:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Steven Farren is at war with the Bangor Historic Preservation Commission after he carried out renovations without their permission.
  
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• Woman filmed rallying down wrong side of freeway seconds before horrific double tragedy

  01-04-2025 16:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A woman speeding the wrong way on a Pennsylvania freeway was videoed moments before a horrific crash.
  
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• ‘I’ve saved £17k even though I’m useless with money - if I can do it anyone can’

  01-04-2025 16:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  When it comes to saving money, a lot of people struggle but a 27-year-old dental hygienist from Cardiff has found a way to make saving much easier and says it's so easy that anyone can do it
  
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• Amazon Prime adds series fans hailed ‘best TV show Australia ever produced’

  01-04-2025 16:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  Amazon Prime Video fans are only just emerging out of hibernation after binge-watching an Australian medical drama all winter.Described as ‘one of the best shows’ to hail from Down Under, All Saints followed staff overseeing the so-called ‘garbage ward’ as it treated overflow patients at the fictional All Saints Western Hospital.However, the focus was switched to the team working on the emergency department after the ward shut down roughly halfway through the show’s
  
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• The White Lotus fans convinced subtle Simpsons reference points to season 3 killer

  01-04-2025 16:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  Could the Simpsons have something to do with the White Lotus…? (Picture: 20th Century Fox)The White Lotus fans are convinced that a very subtle reference to the Simpsons has revealed the killer twist in season three – and it’s not an April Fool’s Day joke.The third series of Mike White’s iconic drama transported the star-studded cast – including Carrie Coon, Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey and Patrick Schwarzenegger – to Thailand, where they enjoyed the lap
  
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• Three easy natural ways to get banish pesky ants without using chemicals

  01-04-2025 16:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As temperatures rise and springtime blooms, many homeowners find themselves facing an age-old nuisance, ant invasions. Here are three easy natural ways to get rid of ants
  
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• Nintendo Switch 2 Direct confirmed to be the longest showcase ever

  01-04-2025 16:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  This is actually the most exciting detail yet (YouTube)It looks like you can expect a lot – and we mean a lot – of new Switch 2 info at Nintendo’s next big showcase, judging by its runtime.We’re less than 24 hours away from Nintendo’s first proper showcase for the Nintendo Switch 2 and everyone has sky high expectations for it.Nintendo has avoided saying exactly what people can expect from the showcase, but a thorough breakdown of what the new hardware can do and a
  
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• Louisiana judge's vicious campaign ads land her in big trouble

  01-04-2025 16:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jennifer Medley, a Civil District Judge in New Orleans, has come under scrutiny after admitting several spiteful ads she ran during her successful election campaign four years ago were not true.
  
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• England captain Harry Kane speaks out over Liverpool transfer links

  01-04-2025 16:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  Liverpool have been linked with a summer move for Harry Kane (Picture: Getty)Harry Kane has distanced himself from speculation he could be set to return to the Premier League in the summer and insists he’s ‘extremely happy’ at Bayern Munich.While Bayern missed out on silverware in Kane’s debut season, the 31-year-old has been nothing short of a revelation in Munich, racking up 77 goals in his opening 83 appearances for the Bundesliga club.Kane’s goalscoring exploit
  
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• 'Vibrant' businesswoman died from multiple organ failure after 'woeful' care following weight loss surgery at private hospital

  01-04-2025 16:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Beauty industry boss Nicola Fisher, 54, died from multi-organ failure after she went under the knife at the Spire Washington Hospital, Tyne and Wear.
  
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