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• Life-changing consequences for three huge EastEnders characters who face the end

  31-10-2024 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  The fireworks are going off! (Picture: Metro.co.uk/BBC)It’s Bonfire Night in EastEnders, so you had better expect the traditional fireworks to be wild – you won’t be disappointed!Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) has the measure of murdering Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman), sparking a long-awaited showdown.Backed into a corner, Reiss’ denials fall flat but drastic action unfolds and a number of twists follow – with major consequences for them both.
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• Hollywood actor makes huge comeback 3 years after ‘abuse and cannibalism’ accusations

  31-10-2024 10:15 via metro.co.uk
  Armie Hammer will be in an upcoming Western film three years after he was accused of ‘rape, emotional abuse, and violence’ by multiple women (Picture: Christopher Polk/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)Armie Hammer has announced a career comeback after a series of damaging accusations were made against him three years ago.
  The 38-year-old was at the height of his fame – best known for starring in Death on the Nile and Call Me By Your Name – when he was acc
  
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• Who were Rebecca and Seb White in Emmerdale as iconic character is killed off?

  31-10-2024 10:14 via metro.co.uk
  Rebecca has been killed off-screen (Picture: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)It was recently announced that Emmerdale has killed off Rebecca White (Emily Head) off-screen, much to the horror of fans.In a recent episode, Ross Barton (Michael Parr) informed Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) that Rebecca had died during a routine surgical procedure, as a result of heart issues.Rebecca left the Emmerdale village alongside Ross and son Seb in 2018, after two dramatic years on the show.If you can’t remember who
  
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• Coldplay perform without one member ‘for first time ever’ after health emergency

  31-10-2024 10:05 via metro.co.uk
  
  Coldplay’s bassist Guy Berryman was taken ill before their Melbourne gig (Picture: Ole Jensen/Getty Images)Coldplay played their first concert without bassist Guy Berryman after he was struck down with illness on Wednesday evening.
  The Fix You hitmakers were forced to rope in their co-producer and engineer, Bill Rahko, at their Melbourne show after the 46-year-old musician was ‘taken ill unexpectedly’ at the ‘last minute’.Frontman Chris Martin explained Guy was lite
  
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• Emmerdale star, 36, seeks help for ‘unbearable’ pain: ‘I can’t carry on like this’

  31-10-2024 10:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  Adam Thomas played Adam Barton on Emmerdale(Picture: ITV/Shutterstock)Former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas has updated his followers on his arthritis journey, revealing that the pain is ‘pretty unbearable’ now.
  The actor, who portrayed Adam Barton on the ITV soap, revealed in August last year that he had been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. In a new update, the 36-year-old Waterloo Road star informed fans that he’s going to check in at the hospital this week as the pain
  
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• These surprising horror films are the scariest ever according to science

  31-10-2024 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  These are the scariest horror films of all time – but which one came out on top? (Picture: SHUDDER/Moviestore/REX/Shutterstock)Research has revealed the scariest horror films ever made – and the results might surprise you.From buckets of gore to jump scares and tension so high you could cut the atmosphere with a knife, every horror fan has an opinion on the right recipe to scare.Whether the classic monster movies gave you nightmares or the modern rise in psychological horror makes yo
  
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• Oscar hopeful Anora ‘brings back what’s been missing from modern cinema’

  31-10-2024 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Anora is one of the hottest contenders for the 2025 Oscars (Picture: Neon via AP)It’s a huge task for any filmmaker to try to bring back something from the past on screen: at a time when cinema is changing rapidly, it feels almost impossible.But Sean Baker had an intention with his latest effort Anora, one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2024 and the winner of this year’s Palme D’Or – to reintroduce something to modern-day cinema that has been missing.Of his ins
  
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• Newcastle vs Arsenal: Latest team news, predicted lineup and injuries

  31-10-2024 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gabriek was forced off against Liverpool last week (Picture: AMA/Getty Images)Arsenal are still waiting to learn the extent of Gabriel Magalhaes’ knee injury with their problems at the back growing ahead of the trip to Newcastle United.The Gunners will again be without the suspended William Saliba who will also miss the visit of Chelsea on 10 November after his straight red card shown in the defeat to Bournemouth.His partner at the back Gabriel was forced off in Sunday’s 2-2 draw wit
  
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• Warning as sandwich filling favourite could be contaminated with Mercury

  31-10-2024 09:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  More than 100 products were found to contain the toxic metal (Picture: Shutterstock/1000 Words)Tins of tuna sold in the UK have been found to be contaminated with mercury which is a ‘colossal risk to public health’.
  More than 100 products were found to contain the toxic metal, which can impair brain development and trigger lung damage.
  It has also been linked to some cancers.
  Out of the 150 tins tested in Britain, France, Italy, Spain and Germany, 148 were found to contain mercury, a
  
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• Coronation Street ‘rules out’ key Joel murder suspect – did you spot the big clue?

  31-10-2024 09:57 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dee-Dee may not be Joel’s killer after all (Picture: ITV)Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) may be about to ‘confess’ to Joel Deering’s (Calum Lill) murder in Coronation Street, but a big clue has seemingly ruled her out as a suspect. Earlier this month, the evil abuser’s body was found floating in a river after escaping justice for his heinous crimes, and the pathologist’s report concluded that he had been killed before hitting the water.Since the
  
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• 'Cursed' charity shop painting and 'crying boy' portrait series that was linked to hundreds of house fires feature in Halloween exhibition of Britain's most haunted objects

  31-10-2024 09:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Visitors to the new temporary 'Screamfest: House of Curses' display in Soho have to sign a waiver to see 'The Unknown Girl' (above), which was returned to a charity shop in Sussex.
  
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• Valencia floods latest updates: Death toll expected to rise as videos show aftermath of deadliest natural disaster in decades as Spanish army lead rescue operation

  31-10-2024 09:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MAILONLINE BLOG:Follow latest updates from the Spanish floods as rescuers start desperate search for survivors and more victims after at least 95 people were killed in Valencia.
  
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• Elon Musk is summoned to court over his $1MN giveaways to registered voters

  31-10-2024 09:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk has been summoned to an emergency court hearing today over the $1million giveaway he has been running for registered voters in swing states. 
  
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• How long does norovirus last? Brits hit by highly contagious winter vomiting bug

  31-10-2024 09:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The highly-infectious bug, which is usually most prevalent during winter, has arrived early this year with NHS figures showing the virus surging almost 30 per cent between September and October
  
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• Brace for MORE tax hikes in Big State Britain: Reeves refuses to rule out fresh raid despite admitting wages WILL be lower - amid fears of growth being crushed by record burden

  31-10-2024 09:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves refused to rule out further rises as she toured broadcast studios this morning in the wake of her extraordinary £40billion raid.
  
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• TV star Ali Bastian shares heartbreaking update amid breast cancer battle

  31-10-2024 09:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ali has shared a sad update with her fans (Picture: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)Former Hollyoaks star Ali Bastian has shared a heartbreaking update on her battle with cancer.The actress, 42, portrayed Becca Dean on the Channel 4 soap for 6 years, and has also had roles in The Bill and Doctors.The character featured in a number of memorable storylines during her stint on the show, most notably giving birth to a child, Charlie, with her student Justin Burton.In September, Ali s
  
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• Devastated Emmerdale fans slam sudden character death that came from nowhere

  31-10-2024 09:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  The character has been killed off (Picture: ITV)Emmerdale fans have been left devastated after learning news of a sudden and unexpected death.This week, Michael Parr returned to the ITV soap as Ross Barton, who was last seen in 2018.Ross was back in town to face Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) in an underground boxing match. Fast forward a couple of days and Ross was in the Dales catching up with Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins), the mother of his son Moses.Ross’ chat with Charity saw him reveal
  
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• Nutritionist issues warning to anyone who has milk on their breakfast

  31-10-2024 09:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The expert explained what type of milk we should be drinking every morning and has issued a warning to those who consume skimmed milk
  
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• Couple left baby disabled before searching 'can I get done for abusing' a child

  31-10-2024 09:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tom Kember, 27, and Katherine Reilly, 25, were found guilty at Bristol crown Court after a baby was left with injuries similar to those caused in a speed traffic collision
  
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• Pub group says Labour's new budget will cost them £1.7MILLION and could force prices UP as businesses continue to round on Rachel Reeves' tax rise bombshell

  31-10-2024 09:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A boss at one of the UK's biggest pub groups has claimed they will have no option but to raise the prices in venues next year after Labour's record budget upped their costs by £1.7million.
  
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• Pensioner conned out of hundreds in Walking Dead meet and greet scam

  31-10-2024 09:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Ms Ennis, from Glasgow, Scotland, said she was contacted by a scammer claiming to be Andrew Lincoln, who initially asked her to spend thousands of pounds on a meeting
  
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• North Korea fires banned intercontinental ballistic missile threatening US in longest flight

  31-10-2024 09:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Kim Jong Un watched as North Korea fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile for the furthest distance yet as the country claimed it was taking "appropriate military action" to protect its safety
  
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• ‘It’s done’ – INEOS director appears to confirm Ruben Amorim’s move to Manchester United

  31-10-2024 09:35 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ruben Amorim is expected to join Manchester United . (Photo by Diogo Cardoso/Getty Images)Manchester United have been tight-lipped over the club’s move to appoint Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim.The Portuguese coach is the leading contender to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked on Monday following the club’s dismal start to the campaign.United have expressed an interest in paying Amorim’s £8.3m release clause but the move has been delayed due to Sporting demanding aro
  
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• Fire Stick seller who made £14,000 by providing pirate boxes and sticks that give customers all TV channels for £120 a year avoids jail

  31-10-2024 09:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alec Dodson, 57, from Beswick, east Manchester, sold more than 200 sticks, boxes and packages giving people access to numerous subscription TV services for a cut price of just £120 per year.
  
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• Popular Adelaide Zoo attraction 'Snowy' believed to be the only white meerkat in the world has died

  31-10-2024 09:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An elderly meerkat has been killed despite her unique features bringing in hundreds of zoo-goers after she developed a cult following at a popular animal park.
  
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• $80million worth of illicit drugs are allegedly seized at major Australian airports within 24 hours

  31-10-2024 09:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Four alleged drug mules were busted in three seperate incidents at Melbourne Airport and Sydney Airport on Monday and Tuesday.
  
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• Dwight Yorke urges Manchester United to sign ‘monster player’ from Liverpool

  31-10-2024 09:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke (Picture: Getty)Dwight Yorke has urged Manchester United to make an audacious move for Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez.Nunez completed a big-money move to Anfield in the summer of 2022 after a breakthrough season at Benfica in which he scored 26 goals in 28 league games.Liverpool spent an initial £64m to sign Nunez but add-ons could take his overall fee up to £85m.Nunez has blown hot and cold since his move to Liverpool, contributing 35 goals in a
  
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• Hugh Grant finally reveals his kids’ wild names – and one is an Austin Powers reference

  31-10-2024 09:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  Hugh Grant gave his daughter the middle name Danger (Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)Hugh Grant has finally revealed the unique names of his daughters for the first time.
  The 64-year-old, who had never publicly revealed the names before, spoke on the Jimmy Kimmel chat show on Tuesday, and discussed how he’d chosen monikers for his eight-year-old and six-year-old daughters, who he shares with wife Anna Aberstein.
  The chat show host quizzed the Notting Hill actor on his middle name, which
  
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• Halloween revellers start the party early as they hit towns across the UK for drinks

  31-10-2024 09:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Revellers took to the streets dressed in all manner of costumes to celebrate Halloween.
  
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• Worker exposes sneaky detail in their contract that would have seen them lose thousands of dollars of their pay

  31-10-2024 09:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The warehouse worker uploaded a post to reddit recently of an email that informed the employee that the company would be offering a 'variation' to their employment conditions.
  
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