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• Tens of thousands of Syrian refugees who fled Assad's bloodthirsty regime RETURN: Huge queues form to get into the country as dictator is toppled and flees to Moscow

  09-12-2024 00:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Thousands of Syrians tried to begin the long journey back to their homes today after the end of 13 years of civil war. They gathered with bags and suitcases on the Lebanese border hoping to cross back.
  
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• Gavin and Stacey fans ‘worried’ for Sonia actress Laura Aikman after finale

  26-12-2024 11:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gavin and Stacey fans were blown away by Laura Aikman in the long-awaited finale (Picture: BBC)*Warning: This article contains major spoilers for the Gavin and Stacey finaleGavin and Stacey star Laura Aikman, 39, stole the show as Sonia in the long-awaited finale – and fans are concerned.The beloved BBC comedy finally returned five years after leaving us on the agonising cliff-hanger when Nessa (Ruth Jones) proposed to Smithy (James Corden) after he’d rowed with girlfriend Sonia.It
  
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• Wetherspoon pubs drop price of a pint to 99p at 750 pubs - but the offer won't last forever

  26-12-2024 11:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a January sale, the budget pub chain will cut its prices at venues across England and Wales from Thursday, January 2 until January 16. It means customers have around two weeks of discount.
  
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• Man, 60, is charged with murder as body of missing woman is found 10 days after she disappeared

  26-12-2024 11:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A man in his 60's has been charged with the murder of a woman who had been missing for ten days after her body was discovered on December 23 in the Bolton area.
  
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• Private detective hired to tail 'cheating husband' tells of moment he realised his target was actually helping to run a huge prostitution ring trafficking women in from Southeast Asia to exploit them

  26-12-2024 11:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Daniel founded Anderson & Co surveillance just five years ago, but in that time he's caught hundreds of cheaters, catfishes and romance scammers.
  
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• The 'real' Shrek: How the 'world's ugliest man' became a wrestling legend after turning rare condition to his advantage - and is believed to have inspired our favourite screen ogre

  26-12-2024 11:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Frenchman Maurice Tillet's unique appearance was caused by a rare condition where the body produces too much growth hormone. Despite being just 5ft 8in, he reputedly weighed an astonishing 19stone.
  
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• What is happening with the new £9,000,000,000 River Thames crossing?

  26-12-2024 11:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageUrgent calls have been made for a second crossing over the River Thames after traffic chaos at Dartford, labelled the UK’s ‘largest bottleneck on traffic.’
  Even those who don’t drive have heard the name Dartford Crossing, the huge bridge over the River Thames connecting the M25 to Essex and Kent.According to National Highways, an averag
  
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• I followed killer whales in Antarctica – they aren’t the villain you think

  26-12-2024 11:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  The killer whales are the subject of a new BBC documentary (Picture: Getty Images/Collection Mix: Sub)Killer whales have often been portrayed as an animal to fear. Their name conjures images of an aggressive sea creature. The fact they can grow up to eight metres in length only adds to their menacing aura. However, there’s more to the species, also known as orcas, than what people may think.Orla Doherty has made it her personal mission to show a different side. Rather than expecting us to
  
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• 'I survived 2004 tsunami that killed my brother - but I don't feel guilty'

  26-12-2024 10:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Luke Simon, 50, survived the devastating 2004 tsunami that destroyed widespread communities and killed more than 227,000 people, including his beloved brother Piers
  
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• Neil the Baby actor’s music career after Gavin and Stacey cameo moves fans to tears

  26-12-2024 10:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageNeil the Baby returned for the Gavin and Stacey finale on Christmas day and fans can’t stop crying at his emotional cameo.Oscar Hartland, one of the original babies to play Smithy (James Corden) and Nessa’s (Ruth Jones) child in the original Gavin and Stacey, returned for the highly-anticipated finale.
  His standout feature in the 2024 special came
  
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• The world's most haunted hotspots revealed: From hidden streets to abandoned prisons - and the hotel which inspired The Shining

  26-12-2024 10:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Whether you're a hardened ghost hunter or just curious about the unknown, here are the ten most haunted destinations across the globe, compiled by travel experts at Planet Cruise.
  
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• Dartford Crossing shuts to traffic after oil tanker causes ‘risk of explosion’

  26-12-2024 10:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dartford Crossing is one of the UK’s busiest shipping routes (Picture: UKNIP)Dartford Crossing was forced to close to traffic at Christmas after fears a tanker could explode.
  Drivers on the M25 were caught off guard after the River Thames crossing – the UK’s busiest bridge – suddenly closed last night.
  The emergency services rushed to the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge scene after a fire broke out on a ship underneath the huge structure.
  A blaze had started on the t
  
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• Harrowing footage in Azerbaijan Airlines plane seconds before crash shows horror extent of damage

  26-12-2024 10:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The footage ends with debris everywhere and it appears to have been filmed after the plane has crash landed. The Azerbaijan Airlines hit the ground on Christmas Day
  
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• Wetherspoons will serve 99p pints at 750 pubs across the UK next year

  26-12-2024 10:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wetherspoons will serve 99p pints at 750 pubs across the UK next year (Picture: Getty)Wetherspoons is holding a January sale at 770 pubs next year — with the cheapest pint of beer costing 99p.The offer will run from January 2 to January 16 in England and Wales with a range of alcoholic, non-alcoholic and soft drinks included.
  The offer begins a day later in Scotland.
  A total of 750 of the pubs will be serving a pint of beer between 99p and £1.49.And 660 of the venues will be offerin
  
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• Family pays tribute to ‘devoted’ mum killed by speeding lorry driver

  26-12-2024 10:27 via metro.co.uk
  
  Patricia Grace was killed after lorry driver Dariusz Meczynski sped through a red light and knocked her down (Picture: Thames Valley Police / SWNS)Tributes have been paid to a 74-year-old woman who was killed after she was hit by a lorry when the driver skipped a red light.Patricia Grace was struck by the vehicle while crossing the road on her way to volunteer at church in Kidlington, Oxfordshire in 2022.Driver Dariusz Meczynski, 51, was finally jailed for three years and nine months for the ki
  
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• Thousands told to evacuate now as bushfires sweep through Victoria - with residents in some towns told it's too late to leave and to 'act now to survive'

  26-12-2024 10:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Thousands of Victorians have been urged to evacuate their homes or 'seek shelter' as a massive bushfire scorches the state.
  
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• Schoolgirls falling out on Snapchat, a row over a parking space and a dead cat outside someone's home are all recorded as non-crime hate incidents

  26-12-2024 10:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Freedom of information requests showed that other non-hate crime incidents included a rude word spelt with alphabet cups in Tesco and an 'offensive' dog name.
  
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• Sunk Putin cargo ship was victim of sabotage that sparked three explosions onboard, Russians believe as Ukraine vows more attacks

  26-12-2024 10:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Russia suspects a major act of sabotage over 'three explosions' which sank its military cargo supply vessel Ursa Major in the Mediterranean.
  
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• Konstas shines on Australia debut but India rally

  26-12-2024 10:23 via bbc.com
  
  Australia Test debutant Sam Konstas hits a pulsating half-century on a thrilling opening day of the fourth Test against India.
  
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• Gavin And Stacey finally comes to an end with an answer to THAT festive proposal and the truth about the fishing trip - with fans left in tears by 'perfect' finale

  26-12-2024 10:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gavin and Stacey finally came to an end with a feature-length festive finale on Wednesday, with fans quick to laud the 'perfect' conclusion, 17 years after the iconic BBC comedy first hit screens.
  
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• Test your knowledge in the big sports quiz of 2024

  26-12-2024 10:19 via bbc.com
  
  As the year draws to a close, test your sporting knowledge with our quiz, which looks back at some of the big events of the year.
  
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• New Year’s Eve party outfits to pick up in the sales from Debenhams, Nobody’s Child and more

  26-12-2024 10:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Are you hosting an NYE party or heading off to one? With the Boxing Day sales kicking off, today is the perfect opportunity to pick up your partywear and save some pennies
  
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• Groundbreaking festival for people with dementia - to showcase their talent

  26-12-2024 10:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A groundbreaking scheme is being launched to highlight the talents of people with dementia and will include theatre, art and music
  
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• 'Boxing Day Tsunami 20 years ago today saw me lose my two sons and fiancé in an instant'

  26-12-2024 10:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Sharon Howard has returned to Thailand to mark the 20th anniversary of losing her six-year-old son Taylor, his eight-year-old brother Mason and fiancé, David Page, 44
  
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• This is officially the best TV show of 2024 according to Rotten Tomatoes

  26-12-2024 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageIt has been quite the year for TV, from Netflix hits like Baby Reindeer and One Day, to reality TV moments that have left viewers sobbing.Strictly Come Dancing made history earlier this month, I’m A Celebrity delivered the most wholesome season yet, and we still can’t forget about The Traitors final.In the last few days alone, Outnumbered and Gavin
  
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• ‘There was nothing but death and debris’ – The Boxing Day tsunami 20 years on

  26-12-2024 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Indian Ocean tsunami took the lives of 225,000 people (Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images)Exactly 20 years ago, the Indian Ocean tsunami changed the course of history.
  Shortly before 8am on December 26, 2004, an earthquake measuring 9.3 on the Richter scale was registered beneath the Indian Ocean, around 250km from land.It was one of the most fierce earthquakes the Earth had ever seen, the energy it released was equivalent to 23,000 Hiroshima-type atomic bombs.Within just a matter
  
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• The official best TV show of 2024 according to Rotten Tomatoes

  26-12-2024 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageIt has been quite the year for TV, from Netflix hits like Baby Reindeer and One Day, to reality TV moments that have left viewers sobbing.Strictly Come Dancing made history earlier this month, I’m A Celebrity delivered the most wholesome season yet, and we still can’t forget about The Traitors final.In the last few days alone, Outnumbered and Gavin
  
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• ‘I made my Man Utd debut under Alex Ferguson – now I’m 32 and work as a postman’

  26-12-2024 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Marnick Vermijl was a Man Utd player between 2010 and 2015 (Picture: Getty)Marnick Vermijl made his Manchester United debut under legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson but now finds himself working as a postman.Vermijl’s debut came in a Carabao Cup showdown against Newcastle United in 2012 as he helped the Red Devils win the third-round clash 2-1.But he would only go on to play one more game for the club – which came in the same competition – as United lost 4-0 to MK Dons under
  
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• Easy turkey pie recipe to use up Christmas leftovers - and is 'perfect indulgence'

  26-12-2024 10:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As we wait patiently for New Years Eve, there’s no better time to rustle up this delicious turkey, bacon and leek pie recipe using your Christmas dinner leftovers
  
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• Driving expert reveals meaning of 'confusing' road sign - and people had no clue

  26-12-2024 10:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Highway Code is full of road traffic signs, which you most likely learned while you were being taught how to drive. However, it's been a long time since you've brushed up on your road signs, there might be some you've forgotten the meaning of
  
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