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• House Republican Bob Good's brutal parting words as he's ousted from Congress

  12-12-2024 08:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Outgoing Virginia Republican Rep. Bob Good gave a blunt evaluation of his time in Congress during his farewell speech.
  
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• James Farrar reveals very different new job away from EastEnders

  12-12-2024 10:27 via metro.co.uk
  
  James Farrar has explained his job away from Albert Square (Picture: Mike Marsland/WireImage)EastEnders star James Farrar has revealed his venture away from the BBC soap, and it is totally different to his role as Zack Hudson.Alongside acting, James hosts wellness retreats, which offer yoga, meditation and workout sessions, as well as other activities to promote wellbeing.James founded Remedy wellness retreats with wife Ali Roff Farrar in 2018, and took to Instagram to explain how the project h
  
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• Shopkeeper tracks down thief who stole Jellycat toys to sell on Vinted

  12-12-2024 10:24 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageA shopkeeper turned amateur detective has revealed how he managed to track down a shoplifter who sold his stolen goods online.Garden centre owner Charlie Groves, from Bridport, Dorset, became enraged after watching CCTV recordings of a woman concealing Jellycat toys in her child’s pram before leaving the store without paying.Security cam footage also sho
  
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• Freddie Flintoff beams in first look at ITV reboot of hit 80s game show

  12-12-2024 10:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  First look images of the Bullseye revival, hosted by Freddie Flintoff, have been released (Picture: Philip Brown/ Getty Images)A beloved game show that last aired 18 years ago will be returning in just a few weeks with Freddie Flintoff at the helm.First hitting screens in 1981, Bullseye was originally presented by Jim Bowen.The darts-themed series saw three teams of contestants, which each consisted of an amateur darts player and a trivia expert, competing against each other to win cash and pri
  
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• Bukayo Saka reveals what he said to Myles Lewis-Skelly before Arsenal’s Champions League win over Monaco

  12-12-2024 10:10 via metro.co.uk
  
  Bukayo Saka and Myles Lewis-Skelly starred in Arsenal’s defeat of Monaco (Picture: Getty)Bukayo Saka has lifted the lid on his conversation with Myles Lewis-Skelly before the youngster’s outstanding performance in Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Monaco in the Champions League.
  Saka scored twice and second-half substitute Kai Havertz struck late on at a bouncing Emirates as the Gunners further strengthened their hopes of progression into the knockout phase.Lewis-Skelly has enjoyed a
  
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• Emmerdale star ‘confirms’ another big Tom King twist to come

  12-12-2024 10:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  The story isn’t over yet (Picture: ITV)Emmerdale star James Chase has hinted at another chapter to come for the Tom King story after he shared a video this week from the eponymous village.
  Tom, as viewers know, is currently behind bars after breaking his bail conditions in the wake of his arrest for coercive control and domestic abuse towards wife Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper).The storyline in question is set to reach its end this month, with a trial for the abuser due to air next wee
  
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• Emmerdale fans call for PC Swirling full time role – and romance with TV legend

  12-12-2024 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  He’s become a real fan favourite (Picture: ITV)Metro readers have called for PC Mike Swirling to be made a regular Emmerdale character.The local copper has been on the show for over 20 years, with actor Andy Moore has amassing a whopping 239 appearances in the ITV soap during that time.He’s also become a real fan favourite!Given his job, PC Swirling is often seen when the residents have found themselves on the wrong side of the law, and just this week he arrested Cain Dingle (Jeff H
  
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• Student suffered heart attack after being electrocuted while posing for a photo in London park

  12-12-2024 09:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Anastasija Grigorjeva, pictured, suffered a heart attack and collapsed when her foot slipped through a gate in St James's Park in July.
  
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• Transformed Coronation Street legend stuns wife by cutting off all his long hair

  12-12-2024 09:58 via metro.co.uk
  
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  Former Coronation Street star Adam Rickitt has unveiled a huge hair transformation after chopping off his long locks. The actor – best known for playing the cobbles’ Nick Tilsley from 1997 to 2004, before Ben Price took over the role in 2009 – stunned wife Katy Fawcett when he cut his hair off in the gin bar they run together. Adam took a pair of scissors to his hair and cut off his ponytail while working behind the b
  
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• How many new homes does Labour want to build in YOUR town? Angela Rayner's targets for councils as she unveils plan to water down Green Belt rules and block 'Nimbys'

  12-12-2024 09:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The PM and his deputy are unveiling a radical overhaul of the rules designed to prevent so-called 'Nimbys' blocking development.
  
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• Callum Wilson suffers serious injury setback in latest blow for Newcastle star

  12-12-2024 09:57 via metro.co.uk
  
  Callum Wilson is out of action yet again (Picture: Getty Images)Callum Wilson has suffered yet another injury setback, with the Newcastle striker set to be out for two months due to a hamstring problem.Due to both back and hamstring injuries, the England international only made his first Premier League appearance of the season on 25 November.The 32-year-old has managed four substitute appearances in the top flight this campaign, but that will be it for a while as he is sidelined again.The Daily
  
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• LGBT veterans will finally 'feel like heroes' as ministers boost cash for those affected by ban

  12-12-2024 09:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Veterans affected by the ban will get payouts of up to £70,000 from an increased pot of £75 million - a 50% increase on the cap set under the Tories
  
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• Michelle Collins slaps down trolls as EastEnders co-star brands them a ‘disgrace’

  12-12-2024 09:47 via metro.co.uk
  
  She was prepared with her responses (Picture: BBC)EastEnders legend Michelle Collins has responded to a number of trolls online, with her co-star Heather Peace standing up to support the star as well.Michelle plays Cindy Beale in the BBC One soap. A few days ago, pictures were revealed that tease the drama Cindy will find herself involved in over Christmas and the start of 2025.As these images were shared online, they were sadly seen by a number of troll accounts on X.
  This saw Michelle fall vi
  
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• British tourist, 20, dies while climbing on dangerous path in Spain

  12-12-2024 09:47 via metro.co.uk
  
  The bridge had been climbing an area known as Puento del Mono, or Monkey Bridge, without a harness (Credits: Getty)A British tourist has died after falling from a path in Spain while attempting a dangerous hike.The man, who is currently unnamed, was hiking on the Caminito Del Rey on Wednesday, a pathway which is more than 700ft deep in parts, when he tragically fell and hit his head.The Brit is thought to have climbed 30 or 40 metres in an area known as Puente del Mono, or the Monkey Bridge, at
  
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• Airline staff cause panic handing out candles before turbulence strikes plane

  12-12-2024 09:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Airline staff gave no explanation as to why the candles were being distributed to all passengers on-board - and moments later, the plane was hit with turbulence
  
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• Plan for retiring gas network 'desperately needed' as UK moves to clean energy

  12-12-2024 09:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The UK Energy Research Centre supports the Government’s goal to achieve clean power by 2030
  
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• Christmas comes early for shoppers... but pre-Boxing Day sales are NOT a good sign, warn retail experts

  12-12-2024 09:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Shoppers looking to finish up their Christmas shopping will see discounts across the industry, including at Debenhams, Harrods, Sweaty Betty and Liberty.
  
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• Rapper NBA Youngboy is jailed for nearly two years on gun charges after brandishing weapons in music video

  12-12-2024 09:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A federal judge has sentenced rapper NBA Youngboy to just under two years in prison on gun-related charges after he acknowledged having possessed weapons despite being a felon.
  
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• Timeshare fraudsters cold-called hundreds of people in multimillion-pound scheme

  12-12-2024 09:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Five people have been arrested and bailed as part of a Serious Fraud Office investigation into an alleged multimillion-pound timeshare fraud scheme
  
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• Dramatic CCTV footage shows moment knife-wielding Nazi storms into law firm

  12-12-2024 09:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Cavan Medlock, 32, turned up at the Duncan Lewis law firm in Harrow, northwest London carrying a black rucksack containing gaffer tape and handcuffs
  
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• Folkestone XL Bully horror as eight-month-old baby mauled by dog and airlifted to hospital

  12-12-2024 09:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Police, paramedics and an air ambulance rushed to the scene in Hawkinge near Folkestone, Kent, following reports an eight-month-old had been attacked by a dog, believed to be an XL Bully
  
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• Arsenal vs Everton: Latest team news, predicted lineup and injuries

  12-12-2024 09:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gabriel and Calafiori have both missed the last three games (Picture: Getty)Arsenal will hope to have Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori available again this weekend when they welcome Everton to the Emirates.Mikel Arteta has been without two of his first-choice back four for the last three games, missing clashes with Manchester United and Fulham while also sitting out of the Champions League victory over Monaco on Wednesday night.The Gunners boss suggested both were close to returning for
  
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• Roy Keane speaks out on clash with Ipswich Town fan after Manchester United draw

  12-12-2024 09:19 via metro.co.uk
  
  Roy Keane was involved in a heated exchange with an Ipswich Town supporter last monthRoy Keane insists he had no intention of fighting an Ipswich Town supporter who abused him after Manchester United’s 1-1 draw at Portman Road last month.The confrontation occurred after the full-time whistle as Keane stood by the side of the pitch with the rest of Sky Sports’ broadcast team.During an advert break, Keane left the Sky Sports podium and approached a group of fans in the lower tier who
  
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• 'Grinch' council sparks fury for telling locals to decorate Christmas tree themselves

  12-12-2024 09:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sixteen trees were planted around Pontypool and the surrounding villages in October and have been fitted with solar-powered lights.
  
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• Lisa Kudrow’s best role since Friends is this darkly funny Netflix thriller

  12-12-2024 09:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageAfter binge-watching Netflix’s dark comedy No Good Deed, I couldn’t stop thinking about how we have been deprived of Lisa Kudrow onscreen.Certainly, she hasn’t been absent from TV shows since playing Phoebe Buffay in Friends but her roles have been minor or infrequent.I last remember watching her play Mae Martin’s mother Channel 4 sitco
  
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• Pep Guardiola in disagreement with Manchester City star after latest loss

  12-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola’s disastrous spell continued on Wednesday night (Picture: Getty Images)Pep Guardiola and Ilkay Gundogan were not on the same page after Manchester City’s latest defeat against Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday night.City’s nightmare run continued as they were beaten 2-0 in Turin thanks to goals from Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie, which left them 22nd in the Champions League table with just two victories from six games.Guardiola’s side have
  
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• Coronation Street confirms unexpected diagnosis as legend’s exit ‘sealed’ in 22 pictures

  12-12-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lauren is left reeling when she receives Frankie's blood test results (Picture: ITV) Lauren is left reeling when she receives Frankie's blood test results… When Max arrives, Lauren shares the news, telling him that it's much worse than they thought (Picture: ITV) When Max arrives, Lauren shares the news, telling him that it's much worse… With Audrey pretending be unwell, Gail insists that she take her temperature (Picture: ITV) With Audrey pretending be unwell, Gail insists that sh
  
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• Ozempic could pose deadly risk to cancer patients, experts warn - shock study shows it renders lifesaving treatment useless

  12-12-2024 08:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  American doctors tracking women being treated for an aggressive form of breast cancer have discovered the drug 'detrimentally affects' how the body responds to cancer treatments.
  
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• Baby girl fighting for life after being attacked by ‘XL Bully’ dog

  12-12-2024 08:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  The incident happened at Siskin Close, in HawkingeA baby girl is fighting for her life in hospital after being bitten by an ‘XL Bully-type’ dog in Kent.The eight-month-old baby was attacked in the town of Hawkinge, at around 2.30pm yesterday.Police and emergency services swooped in at the scene of the incident at Siskin Close shortly after.The infant was airlifted to a hospital in London, where she remains under medical care.The little girl is the latest victim of an XL Bully breed
  
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• Student nearly died from heart attack after being electrocuted while posing for a photo in London park

  12-12-2024 08:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Anastasija Grigorjeva, pictured, claims she suffered a heart attack and collapsed when her foot slipped through a gate in St James's Park in July.
  
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