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• Netflix quietly drops all 6 episodes of new Argentinian Harlan Coben thriller

  26-03-2025 19:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  Netflix has just dropped its 11th TV series from Harlan Coben, so ready yourself for your next binge-watch.Caught is the first ever Argentinian adaptation of the prolific thriller writer’s novels and comes just weeks after the release of his last Netflix offering, Missing You.This time, the crime drama centres on Ema Garay (Soledad Villamil), a renowned journalist known for exposing criminals who manage to evade justice.However, her life takes an unexpected turn when respected figure Leo M
  
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• Man in his 20s dies after being hit by car that fled scene and was ‘set on fire’

  30-03-2025 12:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  Police sealed off Momples Road in Harlow last night (Picture: UKNIP)A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle which was left on fire at the scene last night.No arrests have yet been made in the murder investigation, with the road in Harlow sealed off as police try to work out what happened.
  The victim was a man in his twenties, who was walking on a cycle path near the Harefield Church on Morples Road in Essex around 5.30pm yesterday.
  The vehicle is thought to have come off the road and hi
  
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• Barcelona star Jules Kounde responds to Chelsea transfer approach

  30-03-2025 12:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  Chelsea have expressed interest in signing Jules Kounde from Barcelona (Picture: Getty)Chelsea have expressed interest in signing Jules Kounde but look set for disappointment in their pursuit of the Barcelona defender.Kounde has made more than 100 appearances for Barca over the last three seasons, emerging as a key player for the club following his €55m move from Sevilla.Chelsea tried to sign Kounde when he was at Sevilla but Barcelona won the race to bring the highly-rated Frenchman to th
  
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• Why did Danny Dyer leave EastEnders? Star reveals ‘mad’ truth

  30-03-2025 12:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Danny Dyer left in 2022 (Picture: BBC)Former EastEnders star Danny Dyer has admitted one storyline in particular impacted his decision to leave the BBC One soap.Danny played the character of Mick Carter until 2022. During his final scenes, Mick was involved in a showdown with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks).Prior to this, Mick had been in a relationship with Janine, with the last part of his storyline ultimately focusing on her desperation to be with him, and Mi
  
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• Aboard the UK’s one of a kind floating train line which is set to reopen soon

  30-03-2025 12:00 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 PageAn island known for its beaches is set to reopen the UK’s only floating railway station in the coming weeks.The Isle of Wight might be best known for its beaches, the seaside vibe, festivals and fossils – but it is also home to a floating railway, the Island Line.
  It can make visitors feel like they are somewhere balmier than in the grey UK as th
  
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• Daniel Ricciardo made secret visit to Red Bull amid Liam Lawson axing

  30-03-2025 11:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  Daniel Ricciardo drove for Red Bull from 2014 to 2018 and returned to their sister team in 2023… (Photo: Getty)Red Bull chief Helmut Marko has revealed that Daniel Ricciardo made a secret visit to the Formula 1 team at the start of the 2025 season.However, he has ruled out the possibility of the popular Aussie making another sensational return to the grid amid the chaos surrounding Liam Lawson’s demotion.Last week it was announced that Red Bull had decided to axe Lawson after just
  
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• Hollywood star handed out hallucinogenics at 2025 Oscars party as she declares ‘I love drugs’

  30-03-2025 11:53 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 PageAmerican comedian and television personality Chelsea Handler has revealed how she handed out drugs at the Vanity Fair 2025 Oscars party.The lavish event was attended by some of Hollywood’s most glamorous, including actress Julia Fox, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo and singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo.Amid the glitz and the glamour, stand-up comedian and act
  
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• Kate Middleton shares less controversial Mother’s Day message after scandal last year

  30-03-2025 11:50 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 PageThe Princess of Wales has shared a message for Mother’s Day, with professional video of the UK’s beautiful landscapes.It comes after a furore over her message last year led to her picture being pulled from news agencies, in a row over manipulation which dragged on for weeks and led to a public apology.She told how discrepencies seen in the family
  
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• Britain's FBI launches probe into Turkish barber shops used as a front for criminal gangs selling drugs, washing money and illegal workers

  30-03-2025 11:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The National Crime Agency has launched an investigation into Turkish barber shops across the UK amid concerns that premises are being used by criminal gangs.
  
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• BREAKING: Kate Middleton reveals nature has been family's 'sanctuary' in Mother's Day video

  30-03-2025 11:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Kensington Palace has released a message from the Princess of Wales, which sees her speak on her family's special connection to nature. In the heartfelt clip, the mum-of-three revealed that nature has been their "sanctuary"
  
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• BREAKING: Banbury 'XL Bully' attack: Woman arrested after off-lead dog causes death

  30-03-2025 11:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A woman has been arrested after a dog died following the incident in a park in Banbury, Oxfordshire - police sad the suspected XL Bully was not on a lead at the time
  
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• Vogue Williams launches new gender-neutral kidswear brand on Marks & Spencer and Next

  30-03-2025 11:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Vogue Williams has just launched a new unisex kidswear clothing brand aimed at making dressing more fun in the morning, and it's available to shop online at M&S and Next
  
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• ‘I’m a nutritionist - here’s how to eat your favourite food and still look great for summer'

  30-03-2025 11:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Enjoy delicious dishes including curry and pizza with wine and still lose weight with a nutritionist-approved, flavour-packed plan designed to put the zing into spring
  
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• Inside abandoned funeral home with mortician's chemicals and white hearse parked outside

  30-03-2025 11:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The funeral home operated as a family-run business for 40 years before suddenly closing - fascinating new photographs show the abandoned site left almost entirely untouched
  
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• Britain basks in Mother's Day sunshine hotter than Ibiza - with even warmer conditions to come this week

  30-03-2025 11:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As we enter spring, temperatures are expected to continue to rise over the coming days, with highs of 17-19C from tomorrow, creeping up to highs of 20-23C by the end of the next week.
  
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• MP claims £900 in ‘pet rent’ so she can bring her dog to London

  30-03-2025 11:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  Taiwo Owatemi poses with her pet dog Bella (Picture: Facebook)A Labour MP has claimed back £900 from the taxpayer in ‘pet rent’ so she can bring her dog to London.Taiwo Owatemi has regularly posted about her dog Bella on social media, and is a supporter of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home as well as other pet charities.The rent is a surcharge imposed by some landlords as a condition of letting a pet stay, intended to cover any additional risk from wear and tear such as damage to c
  
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• Myanmar earthquake: search for survivors continues as UN warns over medical supply shortage – latest updates

  30-03-2025 11:13 via theguardian.com
  
  At least 1,700 people killed with at least 139 missing as UN says rescue operations are severely hindered by blocked roads and lack of medical suppliesProviding an updated death toll, Myanmar’s ruling junta has said in a statement issued today that about 1,700 people have been killed by the earthquake, about 3,400 injured and around 300 more remain missing.The death toll is expected to rise significantly. Continue reading...
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson’s very unlikely replacement on The Grand Tour revealed

  30-03-2025 11:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Clarkson said he was leaving The Grand Tour because he was ‘too old’ (Picture: James Veysey/REX/Shutterstock)Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond may have left The Grand Tour, but the Amazon Prime TV show will live on.Last year, the former Top Gear trio announced their departure from the motoring series because they had grown ‘too old’ for the travel.Since then, Amazon has reportedly been on the hunt for their replacement and has found the perf
  
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• Usher seduces London’s O2 with near-flawless show – and does the unthinkable

  30-03-2025 11:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  Usher delivered a near-perfect show at London’s O2 on the first night of his Past Present Future tour (Picture: Redferns)The moment I watched Usher cheekily wink at The O2 audience while seductively feeding a woman cherries was when I knew what his Past Present Future tour was really about. After 30 incredible years at the top of his game, this show wasn’t about proving anything to critics and his peers or just going through the motions to make easy money. It was all about havi
  
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• Geri Horner says ‘there will be something’ from full Spice Girls line-up

  30-03-2025 11:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  Geri Horner says a Spice Girls reunion will amount to ‘something’ soon (Picture: Victor Malafronte/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)Geri Horner has promised that the full Spice Girls line-up will one day give the British public the reunion we’ve been waiting for.The singer-songwriter and popstar extraordinaire, 52, joined the legendary girl group when they formed in 1994 and took the world by storm in the second half of the 90s.Scoring nine number ones between 1996 and 2000 (includ
  
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• We lost our children in horrific circumstances – so we did something about it

  30-03-2025 11:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Martyn and Candace’s parents are campaigning for change (Picture: Supplied)Candace Lightner and Figen Murray have lived out every parent’s worst nightmare – the loss of a child. To compound their grief, both of their children’s deaths were completely avoidable.Here, Candace and Figen share their stories of how they fought through their devastation to campaign for lifesaving change, while Metro honours some of the other mums who have made a difference in memory of their c
  
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• The week in dance: Rachid Ouramdane: Outsider; Pam Tanowitz: Neither Drums Nor Trumpets – review

  30-03-2025 11:00 via theguardian.com
  Sadler’s Wells; Paul Hamlyn Hall, Royal Opera House, London
  Athletes and dancers meet each other halfway in Rachid Ouramdane’s latest. And Pam Tanowitz taps into Covent Garden’s past while reaching out to the futureIt’s a rule of life that dancers can do anything with their bodies. In Rachid Ouramdane’s new work, Outsider, made with the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève, they slide across the stage like oil, tumbling and curling like acrobats, sw
  
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• The most beautiful village in England: how Bibury became a victim of its charm

  30-03-2025 11:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Once a tranquil haven in the Cotswolds, Bibury now grapples with overtourism as hordes of selfie-snapping visitors pour into its narrow lanesStanding on the stone bridge that crosses the River Coln in the heart of Bibury on a clear spring day, it is not hard to see why the 19th-century designer William Morris described it as “the most beautiful village in England”.Chances are, however, the picturesque Cotswold view will not be enjoyed alone.I don’t believe they contribute to th
  
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• Take the roof off: outside meets inside in a radically artistic Italian home

  30-03-2025 11:00 via theguardian.com
  A creative couple’s house in the Romagna countryside is where sculptural simplicity meets curated eclecticismTucked into the rolling hills between Bertinoro and Cesena, Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba’s home is not just a place to live, it is a testament to the seamless fusion of art, nature and design. For the celebrated sculptor, artist and designer, whose whimsical creations have captivated the design world, this sanctuary is both a refuge and a continuous source of inspiration.&ldqu
  
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• ‘People have walked through here for centuries’: the rhythms of the Welsh valleys in pictures

  30-03-2025 11:00 via theguardian.com
  The beautiful and hardy herds of the Welsh valleys act as a counterpoint to three decades of change in photographer Ken Grant’s imagesKen Grant’s Cwm: A Fair Country, a collection of nearly 30 years of landscape photography in the South Walian valleys, begins with a moving prologue. It mentions a painting he’s known since his Liverpudlian childhood, still sitting above his 92-year-old father’s mantelpiece: “Dapple-bruised Welsh horses, painted in a loose herd, are i
  
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• M&S shoppers rave about £29.50 'no crease' plisse trousers that are 'great for packing'

  30-03-2025 11:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Marks & Spencer's plisse trousers come in two versatile colours meaning they can be dressed up or down - and they don't need ironing so are ideal for packing in your suitcase
  
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• I’ve got the message: security leaks are no laughing matter | Stewart Lee

  30-03-2025 11:00 via theguardian.com
  Is it worth me writing jokes about Trump’s US? It looks like they are targeting even their mildest visa-carrying criticsDuring the Brexit era, it became obvious many comments under these columns were being placed by Russian trolls, with slightly strange grasps of idiomatic English, cut-and-pasting blocks of approved pro-Putin and anti-EU texts to change the direction of the discourse. Their posts read like the computer from 2001: A Space Odyssey, but trained on 90s MTV Europe presenters&rs
  
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• ‘It’s soul-destroying’: actors’ fury over the rise of self-tape auditions

  30-03-2025 11:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Equity union says filming scenes at home amounts to unpaid labour and reinforces elitismActors seeking their next role are now routinely asked to “self-tape” their auditions, a practice that amounts to unpaid labour and reinforces elitism in the creative industries, the union Equity has warned.Before the Covid lockdowns, self-tapes were a fallback for anyone unable to make an in-person casting – for example if they were working abroad. But during the pandemic they became the no
  
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• I spent 96 hours in the USA’s ‘Sunset City’ — where two worlds collide

  30-03-2025 11:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  San Francisco is a melting pot of culture and cutting-edge technology (Picture: Getty Images/Westend61)There was something about the trams on dizzying, almost vertical hills, M&Ms on pizza and the lure of the Golden Gate Bridge.Growing up, San Francisco always fascinated me. But even as an adult, I struggled to understand this city of many contrasts.This is the place where hippie love blossomed and queer culture found its voice. It’s also where Big Tech first boomed, paving the way fo
  
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• How Manchester City and the league locked horns in a financial scandal … in 1906

  30-03-2025 11:00 via theguardian.com
  Premier League champions’ charges could be seismic but are not unprecedented after two major illegal payment sagas in English footballThere is a sense that the 130-plus Premier League charges Manchester City are facing are unprecedented, and in terms of the potential fallout that may be true. City have the wealth and, it seems, the will to pursue extraordinarily costly legal action. If they are found guilty – and it should be stressed that they deny all charges – the implicatio
  
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