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• Man who murdered pal after he shaved his eyebrow off jailed for 18 years

  15-04-2025 14:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  David Eaton, 37, was brutally stabbed to death by his pal Matthew Higgins in the heart after he shaved off his eyebrow as a 'joke' - Higgins has now been jailed for murder
  
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• Man's 10 word statement to aunt before 'repeatedly stabbing her' in home

  25-04-2025 11:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Adrian Smith, 28, told jurors at Manchester Crown Court he heard a "demonic voice" telling him "you need to kill Zara or I'm going to kill you"
  
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• I found my new husband dying in the road by following his Garmin after he was hit and killed by professional footballer

  25-04-2025 11:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mansfield Town striker Lucas Akins, 36, struck Adrian Daniel, 33, after he failed to see the cyclist as the footballer pulled out of a T-junction after failing to stop at a give-way sign.
  
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• BBC soap stars protest at Parliament following show’s axe after 23 years

  25-04-2025 11:10 via metro.co.uk
  River City cast members have joined a protest at Scottish Parliament (Picture: Equity UK)Stars of BBC soap River City have gathered at Scottish Parliament to hear a motion to save the show.The show, which follows the locals of fictional Glaswegian district of Shieldinch, will come to an end in Autumn 2026.In March, a statement was released on the serial drama’s social media, reading: ‘After over 20 years telling the stories of the characters in Shieldinch, we’re sorry to
  
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• Internet-obsessed and job-shy Gen Z 'refuse to work for less than £40k' as number of those out of work and education nears 1 million

  25-04-2025 11:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Glued to their devices and unwilling to take a salary under £40,000, Gen Z is being shunted to the margins of society, an expert has warned a Lords' committee on socialmobility policy.
  
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• Big Emmerdale stunt ‘confirmed’ as soap legend posts cryptic Instagram clue

  25-04-2025 11:08 via metro.co.uk
  Lisa Riley has teased drama ahead for Mandy Dingle in a cryptic post (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has teased a big stunt in upcoming scenes with a recent social media post.The Mandy Dingle actress took to Instagram to share a photo of herself on set, standing next to her body double.Both women were wearing blue coats over a leopard print top – very Mandy Dingle – as they held up peace signs to the camera.‘As if one Mandy Dingle was not enough
  
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• Hugh Grant slams controversial rules at his kids’ ‘ridiculous posh private schools’

  25-04-2025 11:07 via metro.co.uk
  Hugh Grant is campaigning to introduce more outdoor play to schools- and he slammed one major problem (Picture: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)Hugh Grant did not hold back when discussing the rules over screens at his children’s ‘ridiculous posh private schools.’The Bridget Jones actor shares three children with his wife Anna Eberstein: John Mungo, 12, Lulu, nine, and Blue, seven.He also welcomed Tabitha, 13, and Felix, 11, from his previous relationship with Tinglan Hong.The Her
  
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• Death row killer used last words to finally apologise to victim before lethal injection

  25-04-2025 11:07 via metro.co.uk
  James Osgood, 55, was killed by lethal injection on Thursday evening for the murder of Tracy Lynn Brown (Picture: Chilton County Sheriff’s Office)A death row murderer in the US finally apologised to his victim and her family shortly before dying by lethal injection.James Osgood, 55, and his girlfriend forced Tracy Lynn Wilemon to perform sex acts at gunpoint before Osgood killed the 44-year-old by cutting her throat.He was convicted for the 2010 rape and murder four years later and senten
  
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• Climbing plants that will 'thrive' in your garden even if it gets no sunlight

  25-04-2025 11:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  If your garden is shaded by buildings or trees, it can be difficult to find plants that will grow well. However, there are some climbing plants that will thrive in the shade
  
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• Liverpool boss Arne Slot reveals how he reacted to Arsenal’s draw with Crystal Palace

  25-04-2025 11:04 via metro.co.uk
  Liverpool could win a record-equaling 20th league title this weekend (Picture: Getty)Arne Slot says he ‘wasn’t that surprised’ Crystal Palace held Arsenal to a 2-2 draw considering the unpredictable nature of the Premier League and just how well Oliver Glasner’s side played.Arsenal entered Wednesday’s clash knowing defeat would hand the title to Liverpool but Mikel Arteta’s men got off to a dream start, with Jakub Kiwior heading the hosts in front in only the
  
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• Nazi leader Hermann Goering's £15m house for sale as property 'jewel' sparks outrage

  25-04-2025 11:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Anti Nazi activists attack the sale of the £15m house of Hermann Goering after it was described as a 'property jewel.' The marketing of the seaside mansion has been described as 'disgusting' and 'outrageous'
  
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• UK weather: Shock snow forecast for May as '4 inch per hour' storm seen on maps

  25-04-2025 10:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shock snow appears to be on the cards in several regions at the start of May, with advanced weather modelling maps suggesting four inches could fall per hour for some
  
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• Nature lover who set up back garden camera to capture foxes, squirrels and badgers is stunned to capture a BURGLAR on video instead 

  25-04-2025 10:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  George Cope, 26, positioned the camera in his parents' back garden in London to get a glimpse of the urban wildlife.
  
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• Live TV studio hit by earthquake and newsreader's reaction shocks everyone

  25-04-2025 10:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  People have rushed to praise a newsreader after an earthquake shook a TV studio while she was live on air – with a clip of the terrifying moment going viral
  
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• Chelsea’s new signing Estevao Willian taken off on stretcher in Brazilian match

  25-04-2025 10:52 via metro.co.uk
  Estevao Willian, who is heading to Chelsea in July, was also seen vomiting (Picture: Getty)Chelsea’s new signing Estevao Willian was stretchered off in Palmeiras’ 3-2 CONMEBOL Libertadores victory over Club Bolivar on Thursday.The 18-year-old Brazil international, who cost €34m (£29.2m) plus €23m (£19.8m) in add-ons, is heading to Stamford Bridge in July after the Club World Cup tournament concludes in the United States this summer.Blues fans have been keeping
  
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• Rachel Reeves will meet US counterpart TODAY as figures show a QUARTER of UK car exports go to America - amid scramble to get an exemption from Trump's tariffs

  25-04-2025 10:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves will sit down with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington, where they have been both attending an IMF summit.
  
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• Nun who broke protocol to stand by Pope Francis' coffin is long-time friend who lives in trailer

  25-04-2025 10:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  81-year-old Sister Genevieve Jeanningros, a French-Argentine nun, attended the first day of Francis' lying-in state and was captured approaching a restricted area
  
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• Katy Perry urged to cancel tour after being savagely roasted for ‘cringe’ performance

  25-04-2025 10:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  Katy Perry has been told she ‘should have rehearsed’ for her Lifetimes tour (Picture: Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images)Katy Perry has come under fire by some fans who have slammed her current world tour.In recent weeks the pop star, 40, has been facing backlash for being part of Jeff Bezos’ 11-minute all-female Blue Origin mission into space.She bore the brunt of most of the criticism with many questioning the environmental impact of what some are calling a ‘vanity flight&rsquo
  
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• French teen 'who glorified Hitler' knifed 15-year-old girl 'who he knew well' more than 40 times as she screamed for help during frenzied school stabbing rampage attack

  25-04-2025 10:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Horrific details of Justin P.'s attacks at a high school in Nantes were revealed on Friday as his principal victim was partially identified as a fellow student called Lorène.
  
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• The touching reason this nun was able to pray next to the Pope’s coffin

  25-04-2025 10:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageToday is the last day visitors can see Pope Francis before his funeral and burial, and the queues to spot the pontiff in his coffin are hours long.The thousands of people who have come to see the Pope lying in St Peter’s Basilica are kept a short distance away from his body for security reasons.Francis was laid in front of the Papal Altar, which was st
  
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• Dr Amir Khan shares advice for anyone dealing with exam stress

  25-04-2025 10:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The NHS doctor, known for his regular TV appearances, shared advice for students and parents ahead of exam season
  
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• United Healthcare assassin Luigi Mangione faces death penalty in major legal update on case

  25-04-2025 10:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  US federal prosecutors have declared their intent to seek capital punishment for Luigi Mangione if he is found guilty in court - the 26-year-old has previously pleaded not guilty to the charges against him
  
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• Gordon Ramsay admits he’s only dined in his ‘too posh’ restaurant twice in 25 years

  25-04-2025 10:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gordon Ramsay says his Michelin star restaurant is ‘too posh’ and ‘intimidating’ (Picture: REC/Getty)Gordon Ramsay has only dined in his own Michelin star restaurant twice – because it is ‘too posh’ for him.While the 58-year-old celebrity chef’s Restaurant Gordon Ramsay gained three Michelin stars in 2001, that doesn’t mean he likes it there. Get the man to Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza, dear god.
  In fact, the shouty yet beloved British chef ha
  
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• When is VE Day 2025 and is it a bank holiday in the UK?

  25-04-2025 10:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  Bond Street in London decorated in preparation for VE Day (Picture: David Parry/PA Media Assignments)Thousands of people are set to line the streets in London to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day next month.The celebrations will cap off a week of commemorative events 80 years after the Second World War came to an end on May 8, 1945.Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Royal Family will also be in the audience for the Red Arrows flypast, a Churchill speech performance, and a military procession
  
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• UK Government confirms eight more bank holidays before the end of 2025

  25-04-2025 10:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The recent Easter weekend saw England, Wales and Northern Ireland enjoy two bank holidays falling on Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Monday (April 21) but Scotland only one
  
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• Australia's 'deadliest soldier' issues an urgent warning - as he wages a new war on home turf

  25-04-2025 10:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  One of Australia's greatest warriors has warned the Federal Government it's behaviour towards army veterans will end in even more bloodshed. 
  
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• Mortician 'conducted sickening experiments' on dead bodies in her care

  25-04-2025 10:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Adeline Ngan-Binh Bui, 50, is under investigation after Austin Police searched a morgue where she is said to have ordered staff to remove the arms of corpses for experimentation
  
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• ‘I didn’t enjoy it’ Axed Coronation Street star reflects on hit TV show appearance

  25-04-2025 10:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  Colson Smith featured in Celebrity Big Brother last year (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother)Coronation Street’s Colson Smith has reflected on his appearance on a Big Brother spin-off show, a year on from his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house.The actor, who plays Craig Tinker in the show, featured on Late and Live to discuss last year’s series but also his friend and co-star Jack P Shepherd, who has reached the final stage of the competition.Despite enjoying himself, Colson
  
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• Starmer's EU Brexit 'reset' to include 'one in, one out' version of free movement for youths ... but he won't unveil it until AFTER local elections

  25-04-2025 10:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Home Secretary is said to be willing to consider a limited operation, having previously been opposed to any type of exchange over fears it would affect migration figures.
  
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• Wife found her dead husband by following his Garmin after he was killed by professional footballer just seven months after their wedding

  25-04-2025 10:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mansfield Town striker Lucas Akins, 36, struck Adrian Daniel, 33, after he failed to see the cyclist as the footballer pulled out of a T-junction after failing to stop at a give-way sign.
  
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