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• Gardeners warned if they have squirrels in their garden they must act now

  15-01-2025 12:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Squirrels are often seen as pests by gardeners but in reality, they play a vital role in the garden's ecosystem and now is the time for gardeners to give them a helping hand
  
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• Coronation Street’s Helen Flanagan in court ‘after blaming ex for speeding offences’

  15-01-2025 15:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  The star is mum to three children (Picture: Bruce Adams/Daily Mail)Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has arrived in court after reportedly being caught speeding twice.
  The star, best known for her role as Rosie Webster in the show, has allegedly blamed her ex-footballer boyfriend Robbie Talbot for the offences, which reportedly saw her caught speeding on July 10, and then again on July 26.Helen, who is 34, will appear at Wirral Magistrates’ Court today, charged with failing to
  
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• SpaceX launches Starship rocket tonight but can it catch it with ‘chopsticks’ again? Here’s how to watch

  15-01-2025 15:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mega rocket Starship is stacked as it is prepared for tonight’s test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas (Picture: AP)The world’s most powerful rocket will launch tonight, and Elon Musk will be hoping that being able to catch its booster wasn’t a fluke.In October last year, SpaceX successfully landed Starship’s booster back on a launch tower, in a big step for making it fully reusable.
  But at a test the following month, the catch of ‘Super Heavy’ had to
  
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• Old Etonian tried to murder his former partner by throwing her down the well on the family estate, court hears

  15-01-2025 15:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The cousin of a Tory MP attempted to murder his former partner by trying to throw her down a well on the grounds of his family estate, a court has heard.
  
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• The 16 cut-price big houses for sale that can net you a FORTUNE: They start at under £500k and you can make £100k a year from them. Here experts pick the best mansions with oodles of land and incredible features at bargain prices

  15-01-2025 15:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Can a mansion ever be a bargain? The answer is definitely 'yes'.
  
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• Linda Nolan dead at 65: Beloved star dies after 20-year breast cancer battle with famous sisters by her side

  15-01-2025 15:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Linda Nolan has sadly passed away with her famous sisters by her side following a 20-year battle with breast cancer.
  
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• Full list of BAFTA 2025 nominations revealed as fan favourites get SNUBBED

  15-01-2025 15:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The British actor, 62, won his first and only BAFTA 32 years ago for his hit holocaust film, Schindler's List.
  
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• Inside Tommy Fury's dark spiral from 'leaving Bambi' to black-out benders

  15-01-2025 14:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As Tommy Fury breaks his silence on the truth behind his split from Molly-Mae and opens up about his alcohol struggles, The Mirror takes a look inside his dark battles
  
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• Fake deportation plane tickets put through post boxes of migrant families

  15-01-2025 14:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  Alternative for Germany’s (AfD) owned up to the disturbing stuntFake one-way plane tickets have been posted in the mailboxes of migrant families ahead of Germany’s critical elections in February.Alternative for Germany’s (AfD) – the far-right populist party unequivocally endorsed by the richest man in the world and soon Donald Trump’s advisor, Elon Musk – is behind the stunt.‘Only re-migration can still save Germany. In your home country, it is also nic
  
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• Manchester United can build on fine displays against Liverpool and Arsenal by beating Southampton

  15-01-2025 14:57 via metro.co.uk
  
  Bruno Fernandes was instrumental in United’s FA Cup win at the Emirates (Picture: Getty Images)Did you listen to the amazing sounds produced by solar flares and explosions from the sun which featured in the fascinating Metro Online story? Amazing stuff which was remarkably akin to the music record by psychedelic mega band Pink Floyd.Think of Set The Controls for the Heart of the Sun, the only song to feature all the members of their line-up, including Syd Barrett, from their second album
  
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• Bizarre potential storm names revealed – from Stormy McStormface to Storm Windy

  15-01-2025 14:57 via metro.co.uk
  
  The next devastating storms could have more unusual names (Picture: AFP or licensors)Britain could one day be hit by a Storm Fanny or a Storm Stormy McStormface, according to a list of potential Met Office storm names.The list, seen by Metro, reveals over 1600 storm names suggested by the public to the Met Office.Dozens of unhinged and bizarre names have received scores of nominations, with the Met Office saying these suggestions are considered for future storms.There were over 36,000,000 sugge
  
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• Novak Djokovic feels ‘blessed’ to break Roger Federer record at Australian Open

  15-01-2025 14:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic next faces 26th-seed Tomas Machac at Melbourne Park (Picture: Getty)Novak Djokovic feels ‘blessed’ to break a record previously held by fellow tennis legend Roger Federer at the 2025 Australian Open.Djokovic defeated Jaime Faria 6-1 6-7 6-3 6-2 in the second round on Wednesday to continue his quest for a historic 25th major singles title, which would move him clear of Margaret Court in the all-time standings.Victory over Faria marked Djokovic’s 430th Grand Slam
  
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• Major holiday hotspot issues chilling pandemic warning in wake of COVID

  15-01-2025 14:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Australian officials must learn from mistakes made during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to build back public trust ahead of the next viral outbreak that could sweep the world
  
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• 'Powerful' and 'unexpected' health benefits of delicious £1 coconut dhal recipe

  15-01-2025 14:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  If you're trying to eat more healthily this year, you may want to try incorporating anti-inflammatory foods into your diet - and a delicious coconut dhal recipe is a good place to start
  
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• Should the taxpayer be funding Harry’s police protection? Take our poll and have your say

  15-01-2025 14:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry is set to receive 'limited police protection' during his UK visit next week. But as he's no longer a working royal - should we really be footing the bill for his safety?
  
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• Linda Nolan: Alarming increase in secondary breast cancer as expert explains why it's often missed

  15-01-2025 14:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Alarming rates of secondary breast cancer are on the rise, with the figure increasing year on year since 2018 so it's more important than ever to know where it is most likely to occur and what to look out for
  
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• NHS lists 20 most painful health conditions including migraines, arthritis and gout

  15-01-2025 14:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  These painful conditions affect people of every age and from all walks of society.
  
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• Ubisoft could be split up as Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag remake details leak

  15-01-2025 14:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  Black Flag looks to set sail once again (Ubisoft)Ubisoft’s future could involve a new venture with Tencent, as it looks to support the Nintendo Switch 2 in a big way.While 2024 was a pretty bleak year for the games industry at large, Ubisoft was one of the companies which suffered the most financially.The delay for Assassin’s Creed Shadows meant Ubisoft’s biggest money-maker missed the Christmas season, which came after a string of underperforming titles like Star Wars Outlaws
  
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• The Vivienne’s fabulous TV appearance filmed before drag star’s death confirmed

  15-01-2025 14:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  An episode of a hit ITV comedy series will be dedicated to The Vivienne when it returns to screens next month (Picture: Emma McIntyre/ Getty Images)It’s been confirmed The Vivienne will make an appearance in an ITV comedy series when it returns to screens next month.Earlier this month James Lee Williams, known professionally as The Vivienne, died aged 32.The performer first rose to fame winning the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2019, returning for the seventh season of Ru
  
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• Mum who nearly died in hols quad bike smash faces £28k bill after not getting insurance

  15-01-2025 14:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Samantha Perry and her son Josh Charles were riding quad bikes in Hurghada, Egypt when she suddenly fell. Josh wrapped his head scarf round his mum while blood quirted everywhere
  
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• Moscow's spies tried to spike Ukraine's artillery shells in a bid to kill frontline soldiers

  15-01-2025 14:35 via mirror.co.uk
  Russia's near-deadly covert mission to spike Ukraine's artillery shells in the shadowy world of Moscow's ruthless spies, murderous espionage and evil trade in frontline weapons
  
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• 'I destroyed my entire family after buying DNA test for fun - it'll never be the same'

  15-01-2025 14:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A woman has shared the shocking truth she discovered about her dad after taking an at-home DNA test for fun - and admits she regrets ever ordering the testing kit
  
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• Brit brings 'cursed' statue home from Ibiza as family refuse to be in the same room

  15-01-2025 14:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Nile Pennington from Sheffield picked up the creepy statue of a little girl with a lamb from a charity warehouse in Ibiza - but later claims he saw it 'move' in his home
  
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• Experts settle debate on how often you should be washing bedding

  15-01-2025 14:29 via mirror.co.uk
  
  We spend a third of our lives in bed, so it's important to have a clean and comfortable environment. But how often should you be washing your bedding? Experts have revealed all
  
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• Brianna Ghey's mum to release emotional memoir about daughter's horrific murder

  15-01-2025 14:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Esther Ghey has teamed up with Penguin Michael Joseph, a branch of Penguin Random House, to write Under a Pink Sky – which will detail 16-year-old Brianna's life and brutal killing
  
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• Kate Middleton's meaningful gesture at cancer hospital that everyone missed

  15-01-2025 14:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Princess of Wales carried out a very personal engagement today by visiting the Royal Marsden Hospital, the place where she received her cancer treatment - and an expert says one tiny gesture during the outing gave away a huge detail about Kate's
  
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• Linda Nolan dies from breast cancer - warning signs everyone should be aware of

  15-01-2025 14:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Linda Nolan has died at the age of 65 after a lengthy on-and-off battle with breast cancer since 2005
  
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• Linda Nolan: First breast cancer symptom you should never ignore as star sadly dies

  15-01-2025 14:19 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Women are regularly encouraged to check their breasts regularly for signs of breast cancer, and it's important to know the symptoms as Linda Nolan revealed she 'foolishly left' her lump before getting it checked
  
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• Kate Middleton's kind motive for ditching engagement ring at emotional hospital visit

  15-01-2025 14:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Princess of Wales paid a moving visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital where she received her cancer treatment to thank staff and meet patients - and for the outing, she decided to leave her iconic engagement ring at home
  
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• Miracle VW camper van untouched by LA fires despite blaze destroying everything else in street

  15-01-2025 14:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Amid the destruction and sadness caused by the Los Angeles wildfires, photos have shown a remarkable little VW van which survived the horrifying blaze, despite the street burning
  
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