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• How police are abandoning criminal investigations without identifying culprits: More than four out of ten victims are now seeing cases written off

  26-12-2024 00:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An analysis of figures this year showed that police in England and Walesditched investigations into 45 per cent of reported offences which involved an individual victim.
  
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• The heart-breaking mystery after a young man died on ‘paradise’ island

  26-12-2024 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Josh Clayton’s story has been revisited in a new documentary called The Last Party: Death on Tresco(Picture: Discovery + UK)Tresco, to most people, is a dream. Located 28 miles off the coast of Cornwall in the Isles of Scilly, the car-free island boasts crystal clear waters and beautiful beaches. Everything there is owned and managed by the Dorrien-Smith family on behalf of the Duchy of Cornwall. The island, just two miles long and one mile wide, has become synonymous with the rich a
  
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• Doctor Who fans blown away by ‘insane’ moment in surprise season two teaser

  26-12-2024 12:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageDoctor Who fans were treated to the season two teaser trailer at the end of last night’s Christmas special, and one scene dropped everyone’s jaw.On Christmas day, Whovians came out in droves for the explosive Steven Moffat-helmed special, Joy To The World, starring Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Nicola Coughlan as the titular Joy.As the episode ende
  
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• ‘Adored’ mum-of-three, 27, dies in mysterious circumstances

  26-12-2024 12:51 via metro.co.uk
  
  An appeal has been launched for the family of Bethany Wooldridge (Picture: GoFundMe)The ‘heartbroken’ family of a mum-of-three has paid tribute to her ‘beautiful soul’ after she died in unexplained circumstances.
  Former police officer Bethany Wooldridge, 27, was found collapsed at her ‘dream place’ eight days before Christmas.She leaves behind husband Josh Wooldridge and their children Tommy, four, Lylah, seven, and Alyssia, 10.Josh said that the family are &
  
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• Gavin and Stacey breaks its own staggering record and smashes Christmas TV ratings

  26-12-2024 12:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gavin and Stacey has smashed its own record with that weep-inducing finale (Picture: BBC)Gavin and Stacey has already broken its own record with last night’s emotional finale.It’s been five years since Ness (Ruth Jones) got down on one knee to propose to Smithy (James Corden) in 2019, with fans desperate to find out what happened next ever since.They finally got their answer last night and 12.3million people tuned in to watch the last ever episode of the BBC comedy, beating its own
  
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• Max George cuddles up with Maisie Smith as he returns home for Christmas

  26-12-2024 12:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  Max George cosied up for a low-key Christmas with Maisie Smith (Picture: Max George/Instagram)Max George reveals it is ‘so good’ to spend Christmas at home with his family after an emergency trip to the hospital days before.The Wanted singer, 36, underwent emergency surgery last week to have a pacemaker fitted after feeling ‘really unwell’ with a low heart rate.He previously called the procedure the ‘best Christmas present’ and confirmed h
  
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• Full list of Boxing Day opening times for major UK shopping centres

  26-12-2024 12:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  Westfield London will no doubt be busy today (Picture: In Pictures via Getty Images)There’ll be plenty of shoppers braving the crowds and queues today and tomorrow as the Boxing Day sales get underway.From Westfield and Bluewater to Lakeside and the Metrocentre, major shopping centres up and down the UK will be seeing an influx of shoppers over the next couple of days.But there’s nothing worse than making the journey to a shopping centre only to realise after you’ve arrived th
  
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• I nearly died three times from botched boob jobs - but that didn't stop me going to Turkey for a tummy tuck operation

  26-12-2024 12:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A mum who developed sepsis three times thanks to a trio of botched boob jobs left her family horrified when she went under the knife again - this time to ditch her baby flab.
  
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• AirBnB host admits to seedy act against unsuspecting guests at his holiday rental

  26-12-2024 12:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Matthew Page, 63, appeared before Sydney Downing Centre on Thursday after admitting to setting up and hiding six cameras inside the AirBnB in Newport, on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
  
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• Youths armed with machetes chase each with huge knives outside school

  26-12-2024 12:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageFootage shows the moment youths chased each other in front of shocked onlookers, with some armed with knives.
  A peaceful Friday came to an abrupt halt when a gang of youths targeted each other near a school in West Midlands.
  The terrifying incident unfolded outside Sandwell College in West Bromwich, West Midlands, when the hooded youths caused chaos during a s
  
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• Ex-RAF Wing Commander died in Dubai plane crash along with two other Brits after flying too close to A350 Airbus, inquest hears

  26-12-2024 12:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RAF veteran David Phillips, 52, copilot William Blackburn, 26, and Christopher Stone, 59, were killed instantly when their aircraft was caught in turbulence created by a commercial airliner.
  
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• Mum-of-three, 27, dies in mysterious circumstances leaving family 'heartbroken' at sudden loss

  26-12-2024 12:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Bethany Wooldridge, a former West Midlands Police officer and West Midlands Ambulance Service call handler, died on December 17, leaving behind her three children
  
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• Man dubbed 'Living Nostradamus' gives his seven scary predictions for 2025

  26-12-2024 12:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Brazilian Athos Salomé, who the New York Post this year revealed had correctly predicted four prophecies, has now revealed his predictions for what could come during the year ahead
  
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• I own Britain’s last DVD rental shop — business is booming

  26-12-2024 12:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  Colin Richards’ DVD rental shop has been in business for over 40 years (Picture: SWNS)The owner of Britain’s longest surviving DVD rental store is surprised that business is still booming 40 years after first opening their doors.Colin Richards, owner of TVL Allstar Video in Haverhill, Suffolk, first opened his store in 1984 and initially leased video tapes to other shops.But the 71-year-old later started renting films out to customers and now the store has around 8,500 DVDs,  i
  
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• People have only just found out what 'five gold rings' means in 12 Days of Christmas

  26-12-2024 12:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Sang all over the world, the famous carol will never sound the same again after this festive revelation - as people are utterly baffled by the apparent meaning behind the lyric
  
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• Most chilling Christmas crimes including 'Santa Claus' who butchered ex's entire family

  26-12-2024 12:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The joyous celebration of Christmas has turned into a bloody nightmare for many unsuspecting families who became tragic victims of horrendous crimes, from kidnaps to massacres
  
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• Weather maps show exact time 874-mile wall of snow to batter the UK

  26-12-2024 11:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The UK is set to face a snowy blast across much of the country with the white stuff forecast to fall 24cm deep in some regions setting up a stark contrast to the milder conditions more recently
  
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• Chelsea make transfer decision over Raheem Sterling ahead of January window

  26-12-2024 11:57 via metro.co.uk
  
  Chelsea star Raheem Sterling is currently on a season-long loan at Arsenal (Picture: Getty)Chelsea have reportedly made a decision over Raheem Sterling ahead of the January transfer window amid his disappointing loan spell at Arsenal.Blues winger Sterling, 30, has failed to make much of an impact on the pitch since joining the Gunners in a temporary switch back in August.Capped 82 times by England, Sterling has played 11 games for Mikel Arteta’s side to date, registeri
  
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• Foxton founder's plans for 24-hour alcohol licence at luxury haunt of stars including Jack Whitehall and Zoe Sugg infuriate villagers

  26-12-2024 11:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Blyth Barn in Huntingfield, Suffolk, is under development and will boast a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, gym and party room.
  
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• 'My daughter got 27 Christmas gifts and her brother got one – I don't see the problem'

  26-12-2024 11:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A man has been blamed for 'ruining Christmas' by his ex-partner because he only bought presents for their daughter, despite knowing the girl's brother would have almost nothing to open on the big day
  
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• The best Boxing Day travel deals to save you money on your 2025 holiday

  26-12-2024 11:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Whether you’re after a last minute winter getaway or are already planning your 2025 summer holiday, plenty of airlines and hotels have just launched their Boxing Day sales
  
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• I’m devastated after what my husband did on Christmas morning

  26-12-2024 11:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sara just wanted to open Christmas presents with her children (Picture: Getty Images)‘My husband is usually a great husband and father, but I am so effing p*ssed right now. I don’t think I’ve ever been this mad.’These were the words of Sara*, who woke up on Christmas day to find her husband and their two children had opened all the presents without her.The mum-of-two had had a lie in until 8:30am because she has trouble sleeping, something her husband lets her do every m
  
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• Boots slashes 'better than ever' No7 bundle worth £136 to just £42

  26-12-2024 11:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The 9-piece set of beauty essentials featuring full-sized and mini products makes a return in the store's popular Boxing Day sale
  
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• Hook, line and whimper! Dog owner is landed with £3,000 bill after pooch swallows fishing hook and line during sea swim

  26-12-2024 11:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  'Greedy little terrier' Pip, 11, was having a paddle on Pakefield Beach in Suffolk when she swallowed the 'snack'.
  
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• A top-secret family recipe, that VERY amorous kiss under the mistletoe - and a dead guest. So who's the killer? Read the second part of our thrilling Christmas mystery to find out… by the Rev RICHARD COLES

  26-12-2024 11:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Audrey, who had been resuscitating the lifeless since she had been a nurse in the Blitz, crouched over Victor Cabot: '...nine, ten, eleven, twelve...'
  
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• Police hunt wanted man and issue urgent 'do not approach' warning

  26-12-2024 11:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Police want to speak to Lewis Feehan - also known as 'Jugz' and 'Juggajoiuce' - who has links to Blackpool, Fleetwood and Bradford - and is wanted by officers in connection with an alleged attempted section 18 assault
  
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• Man, 61, is charged with murder as body of missing woman is found 10 days after she disappeared

  26-12-2024 11:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A man in his 60's has been charged with the murder of a woman who had been missing for 10 days after her body was discovered on December 23 in the Bolton area.
  
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• King Charles' Christmas speech highlights huge differences between him and late Queen

  26-12-2024 11:23 via mirror.co.uk
  
  There are notable differences between the way King Charles and the late Queen Elizabeth delivered their annual Christmas Day speeches, according to a royal expert
  
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• Ageing expert shares “colourful plant tip” that could ward off dementia

  26-12-2024 11:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Dementia doesn't have to be an 'unstoppable and inevitable' condition
  
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• Boxing Day sale bargain hunters join massive shop queues to splurge £4.6BILLION - that's £236 for each and every shopper

  26-12-2024 11:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Shoppers have been spotted in their droves in towns and cities across the UK as they hope to make the most of today's biggest deals.
  
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