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• Want to work in a growth industry? Green tech is the one to look at

  31-10-2024 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  If you’re thinking of changing direction with your job, getting on in green tech could be the answer. (Credits: Getty Images)If you’ve been job hunting for a while, you might be noticing a bit of a trend: it’s getting more difficult to get a new job. That’s because according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), job vacancies have actually declined for the 27th consecutive period.That means more people are competing for the same jobs, and as
  
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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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• The 21 most horrifyingly gruesome deaths in soap from hammers to rakes and decapitations to knitting needles

  31-10-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Soaps know how to pull off a gruesome death (Picture: REX / GETTY / BBC)All good things must come to an end, and on our favourite soaps, some exits are more permanent than others.Soaps like EastEnders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks have had their fair share of dramatic deaths over the years – and they certainly know how to make them memorable.This Halloween, we are taking a look at some of the most gruesome dispatches across supposedly family friendly shows.Wooden knitting nee
  
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• Shocking new aerial footage shows apocalyptic scenes in Valencia following devastating floods - as officials say they fear LOOTING will break out final death toll could be in the hundreds

  31-10-2024 09:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bewildered residents who survived the surge were seen picking their way through the wreckage and debris littering mud-covered streets as the remains of cars lay smashed up against walls
  
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• Coronation Street ‘confirms’ who killed Joel as unexpected prison twist follows in 26 pictures

  31-10-2024 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  With Ryan having told her about Kit's antics, Daisy confronts the detective (Picture: ITV) With Ryan having told her about Kit's antics, Daisy confronts the… Kit lies about the alcohol bottle, claiming that he needed to get drunk after Paul's funeral (Picture: ITV) Kit lies about the alcohol bottle, claiming that he needed to get drunk after… David and Max pay Lauren a visit at the hospital (Picture: ITV) David and Max pay Lauren a visit at the hospital (Picture: ITV) They tell Lau
  
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• Diabetes symptoms - 8 red flags you need to be aware of as cases soar

  31-10-2024 08:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Diabetes UK has warned that the number of cases across the nation is increasing with 1.2 million cases undiagnosed
  
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• Duke of dial-ins Prince Harry speaks to the NATO Military Committee via videolink from his Montecito mansion about the Invictus Games

  31-10-2024 08:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry has addressed the NATO military committee via videolink on the role of his charity Invictus in supporting wounded, injured and sick service members and veterans.
  
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• Dental anaesthetist 'killed girl, 4, by deliberately giving her out of date sedative'

  31-10-2024 08:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Dr Gerald Wimmer, a dental anaesthestist, gave four-year-old Emilia in Germany an out-of-date sedative leading to sepsis and then delayed her being taken to hospital, a court heard
  
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• Happy Diwali! Full guide to the festival of light with greetings, wishes and quotes

  31-10-2024 08:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrated annually (Picture: REX)Diwali is upon us, which means skies are set to be filled with fireworks, and beautiful candles will be displayed in homes.Also known as Divali or Deepawali, Diwali is celebrated over five days in many parts of the world, with the main festival day kicking off from Thursday 31 October.But, what is the festival celebrating and how long does it last? And how you can wish someone a Happy Diwali?
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• LA Dodgers parade chaos sparks looting and fires on the streets after World Series win

  31-10-2024 08:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The LA Dodgers parade has ended in chaos with widespread looting, fires and projectiles being thrown at police being seen after the baseball team won the World Series
  
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• Steve Bannon shares his advice for Donald Trump to win the election ... and how Elon Musk could help secure victory

  31-10-2024 08:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Steve Bannon has advice for Donald Trump on how to win the election: Keep doing your thing, be yourself and make sure outside groups maintain a fierce focus on getting out the vote.
  
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• Beauty queen to be stripped of her nationality over ‘identity theft’ claims

  31-10-2024 08:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  The winner of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina (L) has found herself at the centre of a row about national identity (Picture: AFP)A South African beauty queen faces being stripped of her citizenship and travel documents after finding herself at the centre of a fierce row about her nationality.Law student Chidimma Adetshina became the subject of an investigation after reaching the finals of the Miss South Africa pageant, only to face questions about her eligibility due to her Mozamb
  
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• Revealed: The cause of tragic gym accident that killed medical student while he was using machine and suffered 'traumatic' head injury

  31-10-2024 08:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Mohammed Farraj, 22, (pictured) was using the work out machine when he is understood to have had a sudden medical episode and there was 'a massive crash'.
  
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• Glenn Hoddle claims Chelsea would be ‘in a better state’ under former manager

  31-10-2024 08:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ex-England player and manager Glen Hoddle (Picture: Getty)Glenn Hoddle believes Chelsea would be ‘in a better state’ if new England boss Thomas Tuchel was still in charge at Stamford Bridge. Tuchel took over at Chelsea in January 2021, replacing club legend Frank Lampard, and went on to enjoy a largely successful if turbulent 20-month spell in west London.The German ended his first season at Stamford Bridge by lifting the Champions League trophy – Chelsea beating Mancheste
  
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• Snap verdict on Rachel Reeves' Budget shows what it'll mean for YOUR earnings

  31-10-2024 08:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Resolution Foundation said that Rachel Reeves' Budget delivers a welcome boost to public services - but there will be a squeeze on living standards and sluggish wage growth
  
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• Death toll from Spanish floods rises to 95 as rescuers continue desperate search for missing survivors

  31-10-2024 08:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Spanish rescue workers are continuing to desperately look for survivors following Tuesday's extreme flooding event which has so far claimed at least 95 lives.
  
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• Iran amputates four fingers of two thieves with guillotine machine in rare Sharia law punishment

  31-10-2024 08:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The two men had their fingers amputated under sharia law after being convicted of theft, according to human rights groups, who said the punishment defied international law
  
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• Three major Emmerdale characters face brutal ends with fates confirmed amid fire horror

  31-10-2024 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lives are on the line and hearts are going to break (Picture: Metro.co.uk/ITV)Violence is the order of the day down Emmerdale way next week, with Ross Barton’s (Michael Parr) life in the hands of evil Jade (Twinnie-Lee Moore) before the bare knuckle fighting situation then may claim Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) too.
  Away from Ross being dangled from a bridge and Aaron collapsing, Tom King (James Chase) is also on the receiving end of an attack as he is discovered bloodied.
  And, as a result,
  
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• This is Manchester United we’re talking about here. But for how much longer?

  31-10-2024 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ruud van Nistelrooy and Erik ten Hag have both had a go at managing Manchester United in the post-Ferguson era (Picture: Getty Images)Someone on the internet (unpromising start but stay with me) harvests clips of football managers, the odd actor and for some reason always Dion Dublin delivering classic football lines. The mystery man edits them into montages so funny they will make you snort out your tea.One of my favourites is called This is the Premier League We’re Talking About. As we z
  
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• Six of the world’s weirdest and most wonderful Halloween traditions

  31-10-2024 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Samhuinn Fire Festival creates an incredible spectacle in Edinburgh (Picture: Getty Images)Carving pumpkins, trick or treating and dressing up as ghosts or demons are popular ways to celebrate Halloween in the UK.While some of the more traditional pastimes like apple bobbing have fallen out of fashion, the holiday is still enjoyed by children and adults alike, attending events from costume parties to pumpkin picking and haunted house tours.Halloween isn’t a globally-celebrated holiday, but
  
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• My sister’s cheapskate boyfriend never opens his wallet on family holidays

  31-10-2024 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  On principle, this is the sort of thing that would really get to me too (Picture: Getty Images)Metro’s agony aunt Em Clarkson is here to solve all your problems.This week, she’s giving out sound advice on what to do if you have an issue with your sibling’s partner and dealing with conflict at work.
  Read on for this week’s reader conundrums and Em’s guidance.I have never really got along that well with my sister’s boyfriend, but a few years ago
  
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• Michael Parkinson’s banned TV show still makes people ‘wet themselves’ 32 years later

  31-10-2024 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  30 years after Ghostwatch people are still petrified (Picture: TikTok @richie…d)On Halloween 1992, Sir Michael Parkinson’s prank gave children PTSD.
  Ghostwatch was the mockumentary that tricked millions of viewers and saw national treasure Parky team up with former Blue Peter presenter Sarah Greene to investigate paranormal activity at a family home.On the surface, it appeared like a regular news report with two of the country’s most trusted names at the helm. Why would anyone
  
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• Marks & Spencer unveil second collection with Sienna Miller inspired by ‘vintage glamour’

  31-10-2024 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  As for anything she wears, we’re adding everything into our basket as soon as it launches! (Picture: M&S/Sienna Miller/Metro/Getty)
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  Ready for a little ‘magic and sparkle’, because we are – and let’s just say that
  
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• London’s most haunted café is so terrifying staff refuse to work alone

  31-10-2024 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Metro reporters Gethin Hicks and Brooke Davies visited Pret A Manger in Bethnal Green (Pictures: W8media/Getty)No corner of the capital is without its share of spooky tales about ghosts and ghouls taunting Londoners.But the East End is an area particularly notorious for supernatural stories frightening enough to send a chill down anyone’s spine.Tales of haunted forests, pubs, and dim-lit streets make Eastenders think twice about roaming the old patch of Jack the Ripper.One café thou
  
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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.
  And they aren’t t
  
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• Inside King Charles' first conversation as King after late Queen passed away

  31-10-2024 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Charles had briefly left his mother's bedside to clear his head when he was informed that she had passed away. In that moment, he was also addressed as Your Majesty for the first time
  
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• I tried UK’s newest fast food chain — here’s how it compares to McDonald’s

  31-10-2024 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Courtney got a sneak preview of MB Chicken’s food (Picture: Courtney Pochin/MB Chicken)From McDonald’s and Taco Bell, to Five Guys, and Chipotle, I’ve tried just about every fast food chain in the UK.No, this isn’t just some kind of gluttonous hobby, it’s part of my job as Metro’s specialist food writer — if you need someone to tell you when the Big Tasty or McRib is coming back/getting axed, I’m your girl.I also keep tabs on all of the chains maki
  
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• I tried the UK’s newest fast food chain — here’s how it compares to McDonald’s

  31-10-2024 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  This could be your newest fast food obsession (Picture: MB’s Chicken)From McDonald’s and Taco Bell, to Five Guys, and Chipotle, I’ve tried just about every fast food chain in the UK.No, this isn’t just some kind of gluttonous hobby, it’s part of my job as Metro’s specialist food writer — if you need someone to tell you when the Big Tasty or McRib is coming back/getting axed, I’m your girl.I also keep tabs on all of the chains making the leap across
  
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