95 m. ago Hundreds take to the streets in march against plans to house 540 migrants in former army barracks

Around 540 male asylum seekers are set to move into army barracks in Crowborough as part of a government plan to reduce the number of hotels it uses to house them.

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2 h. ago Protesters come face to face with police as hundreds march against plans to house 540 migrants in former army barracks

Around 540 male asylum seekers are set to move into army barracks in Crowborough as part of a government plan to reduce the number of hotels it uses to house them.

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2 h. ago The sudden rise of scabies: ‘I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy’

These microscopic mites, which burrow under your skin and cause ferocious itching, are incredibly hard to get rid of – and cases in the UK have soared. What is causing the outbreak, and is there anything we can do about it?Louise (not her real name) is listing the contents of a bin liner she has packed with fresh essentials in case of emergency. Clothes, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, a teddy “Although it should be two teddies,” she re-evaluates, quickly. I can hear her trying to quell her panic.A diehard survivalist preparing for catastrophe? Actually, a beleaguered 44-year-old mother recovering from scabies – an itchy rash caused by microscopic mites that burrow under human skin. Far-fetched as it sounds, emergency evacuation is exactly what she, her partner and children (six and four) resorted to in November in a desperate bid to beat the bugs. She is now on tenterhooks in case they return. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Abandoned funfair's sad state in Welsh seaside town as bulldozers move in

It is currently being torn apart piece by piece

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4 h. ago Crystal Palace decide not to sack manager Oliver Glasner after meeting

Steve Parish held talks with Austrian on Sunday morningManager said board had ‘abandoned’ him on SaturdayCrystal Palace have decided against sacking Oliver Glasner despite him accusing the club’s board of abandoning him and the rest of his squad by selling captain Marc Guéhi to Manchester City 24 hours before they were due to face Sunderland.Glasner’s outburst following the 2-1 defeat, when the Austrian also admitted he doesn’t care if he sees out his contract until the end of the season having already confirmed he will leave Selhurst Park, is understood to have dismayed Palace’s chair, Steve Parish. He was said to be weighing up if there was any other option than parting company with the manager who led Palace to their first major trophy when they won the FA Cup only eight months ago after Glasner went public over his dissatisfaction in two extraordinary press conferences. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Trending baby names for 2026 revealed: Posh 'granola' monikers, farm

According to a new report from mother and baby boutique JoJo Maman Bébé, also trending are 'granola names' which are 'nature inspired, with rustic and earthy feels'.

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4 h. ago Marc Guehi's private jet abandons Manchester landing as he arrives for medical ahead of £20m move to City

SIMON JONES: His plane was forced to abort its landing at 8.42am and had to loop around the city centre before touching down ahead of his £20million move from Crystal Palace.

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4 h. ago Oliver Glasner to Man United twist as 'sack decision made' after explosive comments

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has reportedly made a decision on manager Oliver Glasner immediately after his "abandoned" comments following the 2-1 defeat to Sunderland

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4 h. ago Man Utd on high alert as Crystal Palace 'make Oliver Glasner sack decision'

Crystal Palace have made their decision on the future of manager Oliver Glasner after he said the team felt 'abandoned' - fuelling speculation linking him with the Manchester United job

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4 h. ago Chilling reason three siblings were abandoned by the same parents over 8 years

As baby Elsa, the last of three siblings to be mysteriously abandoned on the streets of London, is adopted, experts speak with the Mirror about what might drive a person to leave a newborn outside in the freezing cold

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5 h. ago Crystal Palace consider sacking Oliver Glasner after outburst about board

Manager’s comments after loss have angered hierarchyPaddy McCarthy would likely take over as caretakerCrystal Palace are considering whether to sack Oliver Glasner after he accused the club’s board of abandoning him and the rest of his squad by selling captain Marc Guéhi to Manchester City 24 hours before they were due to face Sunderland.Glasner’s outburst following the 2-1 defeat, when the Austrian also admitted he doesn’t care if he sees out his contract until the end of the season having already confirmed he will leave Selhurst Park, is understood to have dismayed Palace’s chair, Steve Parish. He is said to be weighing up if there is any other option than parting company with the manager who led Palace to their first major trophy when they won the FA Cup only eight months ago, with a decision expected on Sunday after Glasner went public over his dissatisfaction in two extraordinary press conferences. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Hundreds of jobs at risk as iconic UK metal firm CF Booth goes bust

Rotherham-based metal recycling firm CF Booth has gone into administration and it means that around 200 jobs could be lost as many popular UK businesses have hit the wall recently

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6 h. ago 'It's rotten: Tina was the key to Owen's success, now she's been forgotten!' As Hollywood fawns over Owen Cooper, insiders say Corrie star Tina O'Brien feels ABANDONED by the teen she trained 

One woman who played an instrumental role in getting Owen Cooper on to the Hollywood platform - and who believed in his potential from the start - has found herself left out in the cold...

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7 h. ago Breathtaking abandoned islands off Scottish coast is walkers' paradise – but has dark past

St Kilda was home to humans for 2,000 years before the last residents were evacuated in 1930, and today visitors can camp overnight on this remote UNESCO World Heritage site

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7 h. ago Why a Chinese ‘mega embassy’ is not such a worry for British spies

Politicians are raising the alarm, while MI5 quietly welcomes the prospect of Beijing’s new London facilityWhile there has been no shortage of politicians eager to raise concerns about China’s proposed “mega embassy” near the Tower of London, the espionage community quietly takes a different view, arguing that concerns about the development are exaggerated and misplaced.The domestic Security Service, MI5, is already quietly welcoming the prospect of rationalising China’s seven diplomatic sites to one, but a more significant argument is that modern technology and the nature of the Chinese threat means that, in the words of one former British intelligence officer, “embassies are less and less relevant”. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Horror fire rips through shopping mall leaving at least 6 dead and 11 injured as cops declare ‘mass disaster protocol’

A HUGE fire has ripped through a shopping centre in Pakistan, killing at least six people and injuring 11. Dramatic footage shows flames rising through Gulo Plaza shopping Centre in Kurachi as firefighters laboured through the night to stop fire from spreading. Hundreds of people had gathered around the multi-storey building, including distraught store owners...

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7 h. ago Abandoned UK islands with clear waters and tallest cliffs that are walker's paradise

The tallest and most dramatic cliffs in the UK can be found on the spectacular archipelago of St Kilda which is in the North Atlatnic Ocean and is 100 miles off the Scottish mainland

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7 h. ago Couple make 'cheeky bid' on abandoned house and left stunned by what's inside

The pair are taking on a huge renovation project

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7 h. ago Two high street chains crash into administration with 2,500 jobs and 300 stores at risk

Both firms have struggled financially in recent years and were bought by Modella Capital last year to save hundreds of stores, but have since gone into administration.

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9 h. ago Eight of the best affordable beach holidays, from Crete to the Costa de la Luz

Kick back and dream of summer with our pick of seaside gems, including a stylish Andalucian bolthole and a villa with views of StromboliWild, windswept and wonderfully unspoilt, the Costa de la Luz is the Spanish coastline time forgot; a great swathe of Atlantic drama, fringed with sandy beaches and small seaside villages and resorts. Hotel Madreselva, surrounded by the pine forest, wetlands, dunes and sea cliffs of the Breña y Marismas de Barbate nature reserve, makes a suitably tranquil base, with a palm-shaded courtyard, flame-walled pool area and 18 stylish rooms, all with a private patio. A minute’s walk from the beach at Los Caños de Meca, the hotel is perfect for watersports lovers, as well as exploring this unspoilt corner of Andalucia. The hilltop pueblo blanco of Vejer, a 20-minute drive away, has charm in spades, while Cape Trafalgar, a lighthouse with views over the Strait of Gibraltar, is 10 minutes’ walk along the beach.Doubles from £83 B&B, hotelmadreselva.com Con...

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