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• Jeremy Clarkson’s pub introduces new changes after suffering ‘total disaster’

  07-01-2025 09:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Clarkson’s pub has announced some new changes for 2025 (Picture: Ian West/PA Wire)Jeremy Clarkson’s Farmer’s Dog pub has introduced some new changes for 2025 after suffering a ‘total disaster’.The former Top Gear presenter, 64, revealed his venture, which follows the success of his Diddly Squat farm and shop, was facing a series of problems in the run up to Christmas.Clarkson revealed behind-the-scenes issues involving missing pint glasses, difficulties
  
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• Elon Musk's father says Nigel Farage is 'not strong enough to be the leader Britain needs' as he joins his billionaire son in criticism of Reform UK chief

  08-01-2025 10:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The X owner and world's richest man sensationally turned on Nigel Farage earlier this week calling for his removal as the Reform UK leader because he does not 'have what it takes'.
  
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• Will YOUR child's school have to cut teacher pay? Fury at Labour's 'wrecking ball' bid to force academies to follow national salary scales and curriculum in 'return to mediocracy'

  08-01-2025 10:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The government is making sweeping changes to reforms brought in by the Tories, including massive curbs on the independence of state schools.
  
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• Benefit claimants 'may move from England to Scotland' for extra handouts as they exploit SNP plans to scrap two-child cap on Universal Credit, report warns

  08-01-2025 10:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Holyrood's independent budget watchdog, the Scottish Fiscal Commission, says the SNP's move would be worth around £3,600 per child each year.
  
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• Tearful girlfriend of one of two Brits missing in Italian Dolomites says he was an 'experienced hiker' and their disappearance 'doesn't make sense' as rescuers continue mountain search

  08-01-2025 10:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Aziz Ziriat, 36, and his friend Samuel Harris, 35, from London , were hiking in the Dolomites in northern Italy but they have not been heard from since 2.20pm on New Year's Day.
  
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• Firefighters warned Los Angeles is running out of water as THREE wildfires rage near city while officials concede blazes cannot be contained because of strong winds: Live updates

  08-01-2025 10:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DAILYMAIL.COM LIVE BLOG:A shocking aerial photo showed flames and a wall of smoke inching closer to highly-populated areas as reports of a third fire emerged.
  
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• Hadi Nazari: Incredible details emerge about how lost hiker survived for 13 days in Kosciuszko National Park before he was found - as rescuers reveal what he ate and the first thing he said

  08-01-2025 10:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Authorities revealed how a Melbourne student survived 13 days in the bush.
  
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• Brits urged to 'go to A&E alone' as patients forced to wait up to 50 hours in critical incidents

  08-01-2025 10:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Several hospitals across the country have declared critical incidents due to surging flu cases which has seen A&E departments and wards overwhelmed with patients, with one patient having to wait an agonising 50 hours
  
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• Dunelm selling 'blissful' 2p-per-hour electric blanket 'no one regrets buying'

  08-01-2025 10:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The cosy blanket grants some much-needed extra warmth at night - especially as temperatures drop to freezing conditions
  
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• Coronation Street confirms who made hoax call that delayed paramedics saving Mason

  08-01-2025 10:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  Joseph reported his own actions to the police (Picture: ITV)Coronation Street spoilers follow for Wednesday’s (January 8) episode, which can now be viewed on ITVX. The episode in question will air on ITV1 at 8pm.
  Joseph Brown (William Flanagan) was beside himself when he overheard Asha Alahan (Tanisha Gorey) discussing a hoax emergency call, which delayed the ambulance in getting to Mason Radcliffe (Luca Toolan) on time.
  Mason, as viewers know, was stabbed by his brothers Logan and Matty
  
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• Pensioners urged to close curtains at exact time as UK temperatures plunge

  08-01-2025 10:31 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Keeping the curtains open throughout the day actually heats up your home, but they should be shut again at a precise time, a leading charity says.
  
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• Labour's borrowing costs surge 'worse than Liz Truss chaos': Rachel Reeves faces spending crisis after interest rates hit 27-year high on fears of 'Stagflation'

  08-01-2025 10:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The interest rate on 30-year gilts - the government's long-term financing vehicle - reached 5.25 per cent yesterday, the highest level for 27 years.
  
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• 'I banned my child from YouTube Kids for sinister reason - he's changed for the better'

  08-01-2025 10:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Mum Donatella stopped her son from using video streaming platform YouTube after learning of 'scary, subliminal messages' hidden within cartoons youngsters had access to
  
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• New picture of missing couple is released by 'very concerned' police as fears grow for woman, 26, and man, 31, who have not been seen since Monday

  08-01-2025 10:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A renewed appeal has been launched by Kent police to find missing couple Rebecca Smallcalder and Louis Bond who have not been seen since Monday.
  
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• Simon Cowell still struggling with painful condition at Britain’s Got Talent

  08-01-2025 10:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  Simon Cowell previously said he was struggling with a ‘mystery illness’ (Picture: Instagram)Simon Cowell appears to still be suffering from a health condition while filming ITV show Britain’s Got Talent.The music mogul, 65, shared an Instagram picture of himself and fellow judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli at the auditions at Blackpool.The X Factor supremo’s fans will notice he is wearing red-tinted glasses which he previously revealed w
  
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• Dad dies in family bathroom on Boxing Day after being 'sent home from hospital with painkillers'

  08-01-2025 10:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Kevin Burnett, 47, from Stoke-on-Trent, fell in his bathroom on Boxing Day after he suffered chest pains and despite the best efforts of attending medics he died leaving behind his partner and four children
  
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• India 'rat hole' cave race against time as divers retrieve body in desperate search for miners

  08-01-2025 10:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The miners became trapped on Monday when water gushed in from a nearby unused mine in the Umrangso area in Dima Hasao district, about 125 miles south of the state capital, Guwahati.
  
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• Hot water bottle warning as hidden symbol reveals whether you should throw yours out

  08-01-2025 10:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Hot water bottles are a great way to try to stay warm and toasty during the cold weather, without having to crank the heating up, but there's a symbol on it you should be aware of
  
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• ‘Perfect for dry winter skin’ multi-purpose balm has shoppers reordering as gifts for loved ones

  08-01-2025 10:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Struggling with dry skin during this cold weather? Shoppers think they've found a solution with this nifty product from Jones Road – and they're recommending it to everyone
  
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• EastEnders fans do double-take as character swears in pre-watershed outburst

  08-01-2025 10:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  Fans couldn’t believe what Ravi said (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)EastEnders fans were left shocked after a recent episode when Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) used some choice words to describe Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) in a pre-watershed instalment of the BBC soap.Ravi brought an end to the iconic villain’s reign of terror on New Year’s Day, when he pushed him over the edge of a balcony to his death.Earlier this week, Ravi described his emotions in the lead up to
  
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• Wahed Invest ads showing burning US dollar and euro banknotes banned after complaints

  08-01-2025 10:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  'We acknowledged Wahed Invest’s view that the burning of banknotes illustrated that money which grew at a rate lower than inflation decreased in value in real terms'
  
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• Ukrainian F-16 Top Gun pilot shoots down SIX of Putin's cruise missiles in 'world first' during Russian rocket onslaught

  08-01-2025 10:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The air assault happened as Russia unleashed almost 200 drones into the sky, as well as Kinzhals, ballistics, sea and land-based cruise missiles on December 13.
  
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• Shay Given claims two Arsenal players were ‘frightened’ in Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle United

  08-01-2025 10:05 via metro.co.uk
  
  Alexander Isak impressed in Newcastle’s 2-0 win against Arsenal (Getty)Shay Given believes William Saliba and Gabriel were ‘frightened’ of Alexander Isak during Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.Mikel Arteta’s side now face a tough task to reach Wembley after goals from Isak and Anthony Gordon sealed a 2-0 win for Eddie Howe’s men in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi final at the Emirates Stadium.Isak delivered an
  
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• Two Arsenal players accused of ‘going missing’ during painful Newcastle defeat

  08-01-2025 10:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  Newcastle beat Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final (Picture: Getty)Two Arsenal stars have been accused of ‘going missing’ during the club’s painful Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Newcastle United.Newcastle have one foot in the Carabao Cup final after beating Arsenal 2-0 in the first leg of their semi-final tie at the Emirates Stadium.Eddie Howe’s side are looking to reach the final for the second time in three seasons and took control of the tie th
  
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• Met Office issues crucial driving warning to people in 9 regions

  08-01-2025 10:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  With Brits across the nation bracing for more snow and freezing temperatures, the Met Office has published essential advice for anyone needing to get in their car and drive
  
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• Map shows where Los Angeles evacuation order is in place for California wildfires

  08-01-2025 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Firefighters work to extinguish flames as the Eaton Fire burns in Pasadena, California (Picture: Reuters)Over 30,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes after fast-moving wildfires have torn through Southern California, showing no signs of slowing down.Fires swept through the affluent neighbourhoods of Pacific Palisades and Eaton on Tuesday evening, rapidly doubling in size as they were fanned by winds of over 100mph – the strongest the region has seen in over a decade.Scenes
  
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• Body is found in hunt for missing woman, 24, last seen getting into taxi as location tracker 'suddenly turned off' her phone

  08-01-2025 09:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A body has been found in the hunt for a missing woman, 24, last seen getting into a taxi as her location tracker 'suddenly turned off' her phone.
  
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• Vapes four times more profitable than tobacco to convenience stores, study shows

  08-01-2025 09:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The average weekly number of transactions per store which included vapes rose sharply from 10 in 2019 to 93 in 2022 - a nine-fold increase in three years, researchers have found
  
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• China is hit by powerful 5.5-magnitude earthquake a day after devastating tremors left 126 dead in Tibet

  08-01-2025 09:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The magnitude earthquake jolted China 's northwestern province of Qinghai at 3:44 p.m. (0844 GMT) on Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
  
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• Meghan Markle’s secret struggle she kept hidden as Brit star became unlikely hero in her life

  08-01-2025 09:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Meghan Markle has taken to Instagram to mourn the loss of her rescue dog Guy, who will feature in her new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan which will drop next week
  
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