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• The noisy generator at the bottom of the garden is ruining my life - the constant racket means I only get a few hours sleep every night

  01-04-2025 15:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rachel Freeston, 55, claims she has to endure a 'constant' racket and fumes from the machine at the bottom of her garden.
  
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• How Donald Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield built by Elon Musk could work

  18-04-2025 17:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Golden Dome is being developed to rival the Iron Dome in Israel, pictured taking out missiles fired from Gaza in 2023 (Picture: Saeed Qaq/Anadolu via Getty Images)Elon Musk’s company SpaceX is the frontrunner to build a missile defence shield to rival Israel’s.SpaceX’s bid to build the ‘Golden Dome’ shield for US president Donald Trump is currently leading the race, and sources say the company is pitching a ‘subscription model’ for missile defence.T
  
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• Jurgen Klopp’s agent speaks out on Real Madrid links with Carlo Ancelotti set to leave

  18-04-2025 17:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp became Head Of Global Soccer for Red Bull in January (Photo: Getty)Jurgen Klopp’s agent has addressed the rumours that the former Liverpool manager could make a sensational return to the dugout with Real Madrid.The German departed Anfield at the end of last season after nine incredible years, having won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, two League Cups and Club World Cup.Following his departure, Klopp suggested that his career as a coach was over, something that w
  
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• Ben Affleck forced to confront ‘internalised homophobia’ after gay kiss on-screen

  18-04-2025 17:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ben Affleck reflected on one of his most controversial film roles (Picture: Getty)Ben Affleck has opened up about challenging his own ‘internalized homophobia’ after taking on one of his earliest film roles.The 52-year-old has been in the spotlight for decades, thanks to stints in Gone Girl, Good Will Hunting, The Town, Batman v Superman and many, many more.During an interview with GQ to promote the Accountant 2, he reflected on his impressive back catalog and was questioned on how
  
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• Pizzeria threatened with £10,900,000 fine over its sandwich board

  18-04-2025 17:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  The owner of Doh Pizza in Limerick, Ireland, was told he could be taken to court and imprisonedThe boss of an Irish pizzeria has hit out at authorities for threatening him with a €12.7 million (£10.9 million) fine or prison for displaying an unlicensed sign.Adam Ivan-Clancy, who part-owns Doh Pizza in Limerick, put a sandwich board with his logo and the slogan ‘pizza is life’ outside the store.Limerick City and County Council then sent him a letter stating the sign counts
  
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• Damson Madder launches unmissable sale – and yes it includes the iconic Tilly Leopard Gilet!

  18-04-2025 17:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Bye bye bank balance, and hello gorgeous spring wardrobe with the help of Damson Madder’s srping sale. (Picture: Metro/Getty/Damson Madder)
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  Damson Madder burst on the fashion scene circa 2020, and has had us in a chokehold ever since &ndash
  
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• Coronation Street troublemaker loses her job after ‘causing chaos’ with outburst

  18-04-2025 17:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lou Michaelis causes chaos at the salon (Picture: ITV)A Coronation Street local lives up to her ‘nightmare neighbour’ reputation next week when an outburst gets her fired from a new job. Lou Michaelis (Farrel Hegarty) and her husband Mick (Joe Layton) arrived in Weatherfield earlier this year, taking up residence over the other side of the ginnel in Mawdsley Street.  Upon their introduction, Corrie bosses promised the couple were ‘livewires’ set to cause &
  
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• Fans think they’ve finally solved Black Mirror’s biggest mystery seven years in the making

  18-04-2025 16:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Keen-eyed Black Mirror viewers have noticed a recurring easter egg in season seven (Picture: Michael Courtney/Netflix)Black Mirror season 7 might only be a few days old, but it’s already been a colossal success for Netflix.  Created by Charlie Brooker, this chilling anthology series tells terrifying tales about humanity’s relationship with technology, and I think it’s fair to say that if humanity and technology were partners, you’d recommend they break up after
  
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• Moment shameless burglars conduct hour-long raid on charity before stealing food truck in brazen heist

  18-04-2025 16:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The two shameless burglars were seen on camera breaking through steel gate and attached the bright blue trailer to a Land Rover and driving away.
  
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• The New Pornographers drummer charged with possession of child abuse images

  18-04-2025 16:52 via metro.co.uk
  
  Joe Seiders, drummer for the New Pornographers, has been arrested in California (Picture: FilmMagic)The New Pornographers drummer Joe Seiders has been arrested for possession of child abuse images.The 44-year-old was taken into custody on April 9, after two separate incidents were reported at a restaurant in Palm Desert.According to a press release from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office in California, police were called to the eatery on April 7 after an 11-year-old boy alleged that an
  
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• Thatched cottage is destroyed in just eight minutes after fire rips through its roof - weeks before the 17th century property was due to be tiled over

  18-04-2025 16:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The blaze took over Bob and Paula Hessian's home, which dates back to the 17th century, on the evening of April 5 in Weston-on-the-Green, Oxfordshire.
  
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• FSU professor's 'fateful' decision on morning of shooting that likely saved countless lives

  18-04-2025 16:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dr. David Williams, who teaches at the college of business at the Florida school, was scheduled to hold his typical 11:30 talk on strategic management.
  
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• Nintendo Switch 2 avoids price hike in US but accessory costs go up

  18-04-2025 16:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Switch 2 is turning into a pricey purchase (Nintendo)Despite the tariffs, Nintendo has announced the price of the Switch 2 will stay the same in the US, although that could change in the future.Nintendo’s handling of the price around the Switch 2 has been a mess ever since the Direct earlier this month, but it seems like the company is aiming to claw back some goodwill.After US President Donald Trump announced a slew of higher tariffs against countries like China and Vietnam, Nintendo
  
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• Prince Harry confirmed for awards this month where he was previously crowned a 'living legend of aviation'

  18-04-2025 16:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Sussex was confirmed for the awards on Thursday, where he will appear alongside the likes of Morgan Freeman , John Travolta and multiple NASA astronauts.
  
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• Top surgeon is filmed tearing down female MP's election poster in shocking late night rant: 'Go Trump'

  18-04-2025 16:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Victorian MPs have criticised the behaviour of a prominent neurosurgeon who tore down and stamped on a campaign poster.
  
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• Hundreds of hungry customers queue outside legendary takeaway for classic chippy tea on Good Friday

  18-04-2025 16:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While some families will be racing to get on the road or on a flight this Good Friday, droves of people lined for an hour to get their hands on a tasty meal from a chip shop in South Tyneside.
  
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• Moment passenger is removed from plane after biting flight attendant

  18-04-2025 16:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The unidentified man reportedly clashed with a flight attendant shortly after boarding a flight yesterday.
  
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• Greece’s ‘mythical’ region is a lesser-known gem that’s 23°C in May

  18-04-2025 16:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  Nafplio is breathtaking (Picture: Getty Images)Souvlaki, ancient history, some of the world’s best beaches – there are endless reasons to holiday in Greece.
  But with popularity comes crowds, and in recent years the streets of Rhodes, Mykonos and Athens have become gridlocked with tourists (don’t get us started on Santorini).We’ve brought you coverage of under-the-radar alternatives, such as Skopelos and Paxos; Metro‘s Alice Murphy recently shared her insider’
  
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• Ex-girlfriend 'sends poisoned Easter eggs to former boyfriend's new family, killing boy, seven and leaving two others critical in hospital'

  18-04-2025 16:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jordélia Pereira Barbosa is accused of poisoning and sending the chocolate to her ex-partner's new girlfriend, with police alleging she was motivated by 'revenge'.
  
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• Now NatWest, Halifax and Lloyds ALL vow to support their trans workers after Supreme Court 'woman' ruling - but stop short of explaining how

  18-04-2025 16:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The three high street banks (pictured, file photo) were among the first to publicly reassure staff following the case announcement on Wednesday.
  
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• Fury as children's park close to memorial for murdered schoolgirl Oliva Pratt Korbel is set ablaze by feral youths

  18-04-2025 16:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Olivia's Butterfly Foundation, established by a cousin of her mother, Cheryl, said they had been left heartbroken and 'extremely disappointed' by the blaze on Monday night.
  
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• Christian devotees are NAILED to crosses - including one doing it for the 36th time - and are left bloodied by self-flagellation as they re-enact the crucifixion to mark Good Friday

  18-04-2025 16:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Swathes of Filipinos and foreign tourists flocked to the northern village of San Pedro Cutud in the Philippines to witness Ruben Enaje, 64, and two other devotees be nailed to wooden crosses.
  
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• NHS GP shares advice over condition with no symptoms that can turn into diabetes

  18-04-2025 16:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A GP has issued advice about a condition that many people might not realise they have as it often doesn't have any symptoms – but, if not managed, it can wreak havoc on your health
  
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• MPs and parliament staff lose laptops and phones holding sensitive data in pubs

  18-04-2025 16:36 via metro.co.uk
  
  IT equipment supplied to MPs and parliamentary staff went missing from places including pubs and the public transport network over the last year (Picture: Metro/file images)MPs and parliamentary staff have had dozens of workplace digital devices stolen from locations including pubs and trains.Nearly 70 recorded losses over the course of last year include iPads, phones and laptops going missing or being stolen from homes, public transport and on the parliamentary estate.  In several in
  
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• Why Australia's youngest killer now has a target on his back after years of protection - as hardened criminals plot their jailhouse justice

  18-04-2025 16:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Australia's youngest murderer, has been put into protective custody as hardened inmates prepare to dish out some jailhouse justice for his sick crime.
  
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• Mikel Arteta speaks out on Thomas Partey’s Arsenal future

  18-04-2025 16:34 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mikel Arteta faces losing Thomas Partey at the end of the season (Picture: Arsenal FC)Mikel Arteta has sent a clear message to Arsenal transfer chief Andrea Berta over Thomas Partey’s expiring contract.The experienced midfielder is coming towards the end of his deal and with no sign of progress being made over an extension he is free to negotiate with other clubs.After appearing to have overcome the injury issues which have plagued him over the course of his Gunners career, Arteta would b
  
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• Glamorous influencer Tiffany Fong breaks silence on Elon Musk's 'offer to impregnate her' with shocking statement

  18-04-2025 16:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tiffany Fong took to X to blast claims she spoke to the Wall Street Journal ahead of its report which claimed Elon Musk offered to father a child with her.
  
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• UK supermarket ‘absolutely convinced’ removing self-checkouts is better

  18-04-2025 16:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  Just when you thought they were here to stay, one supermarket is removing self-service tills. (Picture: Getty Images)‘Unexpected item in bagging area’ is a phrase that strikes fear into the heart of many UK supermarket shoppers, and frankly, self-service tills often drive us mad.However, while many big supermarket chains have embraced self-service as the future, one northern retailer has been bucking the trend, reportedly seeing impressive results.Family-owned grocer Booths has emba
  
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• After 15 years of abuse, I finally left my evil husband. Then a conversation with my teenage daughter laid bare the extent of his depravity. I'll carry the guilt forever

  18-04-2025 16:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Xenia was just 18 when she met her husband and, at first, she didn't recognise the signs of control. After 15 years, she finally escaped - but her nightmare wasn't over.
  
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• 'I welcomed my daughter through a surrogate - I never thought it would happen'

  18-04-2025 16:19 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Julien Haye and his husband, Pierre, became parents after welcoming their daughter via surrogacy and now have a second child on the way - something they didn't think was possible
  
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