83 m. ago Stranger Things finale Easter egg is very important clue to upcoming spin

The Stranger Things finale included a few Easter Eggs, but only one is the real clue to what The Duffer Brothers’ new spin-off will be about.

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2 h. ago Luke Littler's 'real age' challenged as birth certificate leaked online

The 18-year-old is through to his third successive PDC World Darts Championship final as he looks to defend his crown against Gian van Veen

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2 h. ago World Darts Championship final referee is huge Millwall fan with two

One of the longest-serving referees in PDC history will hang up the microphone following the World Championship final

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2 h. ago ‘She must be secret Traitor’ says Judy backing up fan theory

Traitors fans believe they may have uncovered the secret traitor on the show’s January 2 episode after noticing similarities in handwriting during the votes.

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4 h. ago Death of the Saturday job? Fewer teenagers are taking up weekend work like paper rounds

The rite of passage where youngsters work for a few hours a week, learn some basic work skills and earn their own money helps to prepare them for real jobs, says Alan Milburn.

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4 h. ago Scotland star Andy Robertson receives heartfelt Christmas gift from fan

Abigail Rudkin says she was “absolutely buzzing” after being asked by Robertson’s wife to create a special artwork celebrating Scotland’s World Cup qualification and paying tribute to his late friend Diogo Jota.

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5 h. ago Rory McIlroy delivers brutal Man Utd reality check and admits he gave up watching live games

Manchester United fan Rory McIlroy has not watched one of their matches live so far this season, but continues to follow their fortunes from afar under Ruben Amorim

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6 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Rodrygo to force Real Madrid exit as Gunners eye £57m signing

Arsenal were linked with Real Madrid winger Rodrygo last year and the Brazilian is now reportedly looking to force an exit from the Spanish giants as the Gunners prepare to line up a swoop

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6 h. ago Dreaming of writing your novel this year? Rip up all the rules!

After 35 years of teaching fiction writing, the prize-winning author shares her wisdom. First tip? Don’t write what you know I don’t think it’s a bad thing to want to write a first sentence so idiosyncratic, so indelible, so entirely your own that it makes people sit up or reach for a pen or say to a beloved: “Listen to this.” A first line needn’t be ornate or long. It needn’t grab you by the lapels and give you what for. A first line is only a demand for further attention, an invitation to the rest of the book. Whisper or bellow, a polite request or a monologue meant to repel interruption. I believe a first line should deliver some sort of pleasure by being beautiful or mysterious or funny or blunt or cryptic. Why would anyone start a novel, “It was June, and the sun was out,” which could be the first line of any novel or story? It tells you nothing. It asks nothing of you. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago ‘Just a rumour’: Why Enzo Maresca to Man City never made any sense

The Italian was linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium to replace his former master, but the City boss has dismissed speculation as he bids to real in Arsenal in a gripping Premier League title race

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9 h. ago The hill I will die on: Fan fiction is real literature, whatever the snobs say | Urooj Ashfaq

Yes, it’s messy, derivative and occasionally incomprehensible – but so is lifeFan fiction is democracy in its purest, most chaotic form. It’s the people seizing the means of production. Every “what if?” is a tiny revolution. What if the side character got a backstory? What if the finale didn’t end in heartbreak? What if Harry Styles and Zayn Malik kissed just once, for morale?Of course, many would argue that fan fiction isn’t real literature. It borrows worlds and characters that someone else created. It’s often unedited, published online for free and written by people with no verified experience. To the purists, it lacks originality, polish and commercial value, the hallmarks of what they believe “serious” writing should be.Urooj Ashfaq is a Mumbai-based comedian, writer and actor. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Arsenal news: Rodrygo goes against Real Madrid to force move as new defender to cost £57m

Mirror Football brings you two of the latest new stories from the Emirates Stadium ahead of Arsenal's clash with Bournemouth

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12 h. ago Real reason Holly Ramsay's mum Tana has steered clear of the Peaty wedding row

Tana Ramsay, married to TV chef Gordon, did not mention Holly and Adam Peaty's wedding on her Instagram page last week, despite the controversy surrounding the big day

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17 h. ago Woman who woke up speaking Geordie accepts new voice as it feels like 'real' her

Verity Went was born and raised in Staffordshire, but after trying to sleep off a migraine, she was baffled to realise her voice had completely changed and she gained a new accent

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17 h. ago Eight out of 10 Americans fail on some (or all) of their financial New Year’s resolutions

‘Real progress happens when money goals are revisited throughout the year,’ an expert said

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18 h. ago Coronation Street's major twist as Debbie Webster wedding bombshell revealed

Coronation Street aired a series of truth bombshells on Friday night's episode of the world's longest-running TV soap as fan favourite Debbie Webster tied the knot with Ronnie Bailey

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19 h. ago Emmerdale fan favourites will 'never be safe' amid worrying John Sugden twist

Fans of ITV soap Emmerdale were left worried about Victoria Sugden when she was seemingly drugged by her own brother John in the latest instalment of the long-running programme

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19 h. ago Zinedine Zidane has already told Chelsea why he won't replace Enzo Maresca after sacking

Chelsea are searching for a new manager after parting ways with Enzo Maresca on New Year's Day but former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is extremely unlikely to replace him

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19 h. ago Top UK Slot Sites – The Best Online Slots & Bonuses in January 2026

Compare licensed UK slot sites and find out which ones The Independent rank as the best places to play real money online slots

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20 h. ago 'Best Netflix show ever' fans wish they could watch all over again now streaming

Fans claim 'you'll be glad' you watched the science fiction thriller

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