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• Ex rugby international left unable to open a bottle after being hit by driver who fled scene

  07-01-2025 10:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Non Evans, who has represented Wales in five different sports and won a clutch of medals, has spoken about the 'agony' she's faced since being hit by a car
  
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• Paddy Power owner Flutter warns of hit to profits after customers win big on US sports events

  08-01-2025 11:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The group revealed late on Tuesday night that the NFL American football season so far as been the 'most customer friendly' since the launch of online sports betting, adding that it had seen the highest rate of favourites winning in nearly two decades
  
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• Primark's 'unreal' £10 flares feel 'so comfy' and 'go with everything'

  08-01-2025 11:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shoppers love Primark's flared trousers, with a range of styles and colours on offer for fans of the 'comfy' trousers
  
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• Vital task must be carried out in winter to make roses thrive, claims gardener

  08-01-2025 11:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  One woman has been left wondering how she can best take care of her mum's potted rose plant during the winter months after the plant struggled to cope with the cold weather
  
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• Lisa Kudrow reveals 20-year-old hidden note from Matthew Perry inside Friends prop

  08-01-2025 11:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lisa Kudrow has revealed she recently found a hidden note from Matthew Perry (Picture: Trae Patton/NBCUniversal via Getty)Lisa Kudrow has revealed a hidden note she recently found from Matthew Perry inside a Friends prop.The Phoebe Buffay actress and Chandler Bing star, who died in October 2023 at the age of 54 by acute effects of ketamine, maintained a close friendship after their time on the beloved sitcom.After the series came to an end in 2004, Perry gifted Lisa, 61, a prop from the set aft
  
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• Daily glass of milk helps prevent bowel cancer - but another drink increases risk

  08-01-2025 11:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Oxford University study reveals a host of dietary changes which could help tackle rising bowel cancer cases among the young
  
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• Restaurant where 'mum lay dead in toilet for three days' breaks silence

  08-01-2025 11:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A spokesperson for the Gurkha Buffet Restaurant, Hotel and Bar said information circulating online was "not correct" and insisted the disabled toilet was typically inspected after every authorised use
  
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• Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink names the ‘only’ team that can catch Premier League leaders Liverpool

  08-01-2025 11:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ex-Premier League striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Picture: Getty)Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has named the ‘only’ team that can catch Premier League leaders Liverpool.Liverpool have been the standout team in Europe never mind England this season, pulling six points clear of their nearest domestic rival and winning all six of their Champions League fixtures.Arne Slot’s side have lost just once this season to open up a healthy gap at the top of the table that will be extended furth
  
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• "My mum was alone in a care home - it inspired me to make an AI robot copy of myself"

  08-01-2025 11:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Swiss robotician Professor Nadia Thalmann created a robot copy of herself after seeing how her elderly mother needed companionship after she moved into a care home
  
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• Meghan Markle sends 'poignant message' to King Charles as he yearns for grandchildren

  08-01-2025 11:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  In her latest Instagram post, Meghan Markle reveals the death of her beloved pet dog Guy in an emotional video montage, featuring snaps and the voices of her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet - and one expert believes this could be a poignant message
  
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• ‘Gutted’ Coronation Street’s Sally Ann Matthews makes cryptic post amid fears she’s next to quit

  08-01-2025 11:32 via metro.co.uk
  
  A number of stars are leaving (Picture: ITV)Coronation Street’s Sally Ann Matthews has posted on social media following confirmation her co-star Charlotte Jordan is leaving the show.The legendary face plays Jenny Connor in the soap. She is the landlady at the Rovers Return pub and works alongside Charlotte’s character Daisy Midgeley, who is Jenny’s stepdaughter.In a huge blow to fans, Charlotte will leave after a dramatic four years in the soap, explaining that she wants to &l
  
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• Three Spain holiday hotspots put on 2025 'forbidden' list for British tourists

  08-01-2025 11:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Fodors' 2025 forbidden list named Majorca, Barcelona and the Canary Islands due to tourist saturation amid warnings visiting busy places "rarely results in happy travellers"
  
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• 'Perfect' M&S £49 dress with five star score praised for being 'so flattering'

  08-01-2025 11:29 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shoppers love the dress for 'suiting all shapes and sizes' and how it can be worn for almost any occasion
  
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• Curtis Pritchard’s ‘GCSE grade quality’ Hollyoaks cameo re-emerges as he joins Love Island All Stars

  08-01-2025 11:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  Curtis is set to re-enter the Love Island villa (Picture: ITV)With Curtis Pritchard returning to our TVs once again as he heads back into the Love Island villa, it has not taken long for one of his most iconic moments to resurface. Yes, we are of course talking about his appearance on Hollyoaks with his brother AJ. You will likely remember that the pair landed a guest stint on the Channel 4 soap in 2021 as dancing twins Marco and Jacob, who were determined to bring down dance teacher
  
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• These are the fastest-growing jobs you should to apply to in 2025

  08-01-2025 11:28 via metro.co.uk
  
  Boost your chances of getting hired (Picture: Getty Images)Returning to work after the festive season sparks ‘New Year, new career’ resolutions for many of us. But with the job market as it is – with morecompetition than we’ve seen in years – it’s difficult to know where to start.Well, fear not, as LinkedIn’s 2025 Jobs on the Rise list can give you a steer on the hottest roles employers are desperate to hire for.The platform analysed millions of jobs st
  
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• Jennifer Coolidge leaves fans feeling ‘hoodwinked’ after they discover her real voice

  08-01-2025 11:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageJennifer Coolidge has left some fans declaring ‘my brain is altered’ after hearing her actual voice.The American actress, 63, is best known for appearing in the American Pie and Legally Blonde film series, as well as in The White Lotus in more recent years.Over the years fans have become used to hearing her distinctive raspy voice on and off screen
  
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• Hornby sees festive sales boost as the toy firm continues its financial recovery

  08-01-2025 11:23 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The toy company was bought back out of administration in 2017 by a consortium led by Phoenix Asset Management, and has been working to turn around its fortunes
  
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• 9 of the cheapest places for a weekend break in Europe in 2025

  08-01-2025 11:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  A minibreak in Europe doesn’t have to break the bank (Picture: Getty Images)Saving money and holidays abroad don’t usually go hand in hand, but thankfully Europe is blessed with a number of budget destinations.
  There are some lesser-known gems — like Vilnius, in Lithuania — but if you prefer to take the road well travelled, you might be surprised to find that some of Europe’s most popular cities are also its most affordable.From booking flights on the cheapest day
  
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• Coronation Street star lands Helen Worth’s ‘golden’ dressing room as colleague rejects it

  08-01-2025 11:15 via metro.co.uk
  
  Helen’s dressing room was up for grabs (Picture: ITV)Coronation Street legend Helen Worth bid farewell to the ITV soap on Christmas Day, when character Gail Platt left Weatherfield after a whopping 50 years.As well as leaving a Gail-sized hole in viewers’ hearts, Helen also left her dressing room empty, meaning another cast member has had an upgrade.Speaking about the change on the On The Sofa podcast, Craig Tinker star Colson Smith explained that there is somewhat of a hierarchy wh
  
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• 'Common mistake' to avoid when watering peace lilies or risk killing houseplant

  08-01-2025 11:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Peace lilies are a popular houseplant due to their low maintenance, but there is one thing you should avoid when watering the plant or you risk killing it off for good
  
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• Topps Tiles boss Rob Parker to retire after company returns to sales growth

  08-01-2025 11:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Rob Parker has announced he is leaving the business less than two months after its biggest investor called for a leadership review following a slump in sales
  
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• UK weather: Brits to shiver through coldest night of winter as temperatures plunge to -15C

  08-01-2025 11:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Brits face the coldest night of winter so far as temperatures could soon drop to -15C - it comes following several Met Office warnings for snow and ice, with more warnings likely as the week progresses
  
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• 'Sickening' Tory bid to derail child protection bill explained after Elon Musk rants

  08-01-2025 11:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tories have put forward a demand for a national inquiry into grooming gangs, despite failing to do so in Government. Today's move could scupper a massive child protection Bill
  
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• Prince Harry 'regretted' bombshell Megxit statement for heartbreaking reason

  08-01-2025 11:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Sussexes made the bombshell announcements they were stepping down as senior royals in January 2020 - and Harry is said to have later had regrets about the way they delivered the news
  
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• Bond market sell-off drives up government borrowing costs; China’s currency hits 16-month low on tariff fears – business live

  08-01-2025 11:02 via theguardian.com
  
  Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsRise in UK borrowing costs could push Reeves to new public spending cutsEurope’s industry chief has warned the region mustn’t be complacent about the risk of protectionist trade measures by other countries.Stephane Sejourne told Bloomberg TV that Europe has offensive and defensive tools to defend its industries, including potential tariffs on US imports and financial support to European businesses.“Across the globe, mark
  
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• Want to sponsor a piece of ocean paradise? How one Pacific island’s novel response to rising seas is paying off

  08-01-2025 11:00 via theguardian.com
  The tiny nation of Niue has raised £3m selling sponsorship of its marine protected area at just over £100 for a square kilometreNiue, also known as the Rock of Polynesia, is one of the tiniest island states in the world. It takes a mere two hours to drive around it, giving views of its rugged limestone cliffs and occasional sandy coves. These coves give way to caves and chasms, once used for storage, burial sites and even as living spaces. But perhaps what visitors seek most are its
  
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• Top Tory claims Elon Musk ‘may have saved humanity’ as Starmer attacks Badenoch over child safety – UK politics live

  08-01-2025 11:00 via theguardian.com
  Prime minister says if Tories vote for amendment on children’s wellbeing bill, it will show ‘they are more interested in retweets than children’s safety’ as shadow business secretary praises MuskFor the record, here is the text of the reasoned amendment tabled by Conservatives to the motion saying the children’s wellbeing and schools bill should get a second reading.That this house, while welcoming measures to improve child protection and safeguarding, declines to g
  
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• Look at the underside of a log, and you’ll find my new obsession: the beautiful, bonkers world of slime moulds | Lucy Jones

  08-01-2025 11:00 via theguardian.com
  These tiny organisms matter. They have been used to map dark matter and improve transport networks, and they’re living all around usA few years ago, I started looking at the underside of logs and it changed my life. I found a secret carnival of the most bodacious and interesting organisms I had ever seen. Bubbles of candy-pink gloss on stilts (Comatricha nigra), bunches of rainbow iridescence on toffee strings (Badhamia utricularis), bouffants of raspberry parfait (Arcyria denudata) &ndash
  
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• Life and death on the Bibby Stockholm: ‘No one wanted to go inside – but we had no choice’

  08-01-2025 11:00 via theguardian.com
  From the moment it was announced that asylum seekers would be accommodated on this hulking, prison-like barge, the scheme was steeped in controversy. As it leaves British waters, here is the inside storyThe asylum seekers sent to live on the Bibby Stockholm complained of the same recurring dream. As they slept in narrow bunk beds on the barge, they dreamed they were disappeared from the UK in the dead of night, the boat slipped from its moorings by the Home Office, drifting into the open sea tow
  
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• Elvis Presley's secret autopsy revealed gruesome details of how King really died

  08-01-2025 11:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The rumours surrounding Elvis Presley's sudden death have plagued his name for decades, but the sealed autopsy report - which will be made public in 2027 - has all the answers
  
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