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'Women are sitting at home, knowing their abuser will use football as an excuse'
Former Miss England Rehema Muthamia and influencer Flo Finch share their stories of domestic abuse to highlight the 38% rise in abuse
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Woman who discovered she was Black through DNA test has 'coming out' party
Heather Jayne found herself living a real-life "fairytale" when she was reunited with her biological father and Black family on the other side of the world
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Inside Ascot Ladies' Day - celebrity style, burger hats and lairy football fans
This year's Royal Ascot Ladies' Day proved to be a truly dazzling display of sport and style, with celeb attendees and dedicated fashionistas alike vying to be best in show
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Celibate celebrities as Lenny Kravitz shares he hasn't had sex in nine years
From Justin Bieber to Lady Gaga and Orlando Bloom, we look at the celebs who have abstained from sex - and their reasons for avoiding it
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Beavers return to Britain after 400 years - not only surviving but thriving
In 2022, Beavers were officially classed as a native species in England. They have been reintroduced in areas such as Essex, Derbyshire, Kent, Cornwall and even London. Beavers are considered vital for biodiversity to flourish as well as an important aid to climate change
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Woman who lost three babies in three years became incredible maternity champion
A Pride of Britain winner who turned to charity fundraising after her three premature babies died at birth has provided millions of pounds of aid for Ukraine
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Domestic abuse killers could face longer sentences after Mirror campaign
The Mirror's Justice for Our Daughter's campaign called for longer prison sentences for those who kill partners inside the home - and now the Conservatives have pledged to conduct a review into homicide laws
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Prince Harry's close pal JJ Chalmers says 'we shouldn't forget D-Day lessons'
JJ Chalmers, a close friend of Prince Harry and an Invictus Games medallist and trustee, served in the Royal Marines before suffering life-changing injuries in May 2011
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Mum finds partner dead on same day she gives birth to their baby daughter
Rebecca Moss woke up on the day of her elective Caesarean section to find her partner Thomas Gibson, 40, had died in his sleep
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Prince Harry's army friend urges young people to listen to heroes of D-Day
Two days of events are taking place in the UK and France to mark the anniversary of the Normandy landings. In Portsmouth, former Royal Marine and Strictly Star JJ Chalmers honoured those who fought
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Incredible family boxing dynasty that rivals the Fury's at east-London gym
The Bowers family, who own the prestigious Peacock Gym - where Daniel Dubois learned his craft - have been in the ring as far back as they can remember
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Urgent warning over invasion of Asian hornets after record sightings
The number of Asian hornets in the UK is on the rise, but what does this mean and what can you do about it?
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World-renowned fossil collection hidden in village barn is looking for new home
David Attenborough was "lost for words" when viewing Wolfgang Grulke's collection - and now the fossil hunter is looking to sell his incredible haul of natural wonders
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JFK assassination witnesses reveal just what happened moments after the shooting
Sixty years ago this month, on November 22, 1963, US President John F Kennedy and his wife Jackie were riding in an open-top limousine through Dallas, Texas when he was murdered
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Man whose ex killed herself due to domestic violence is jailed again for abuse
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES Marc Masterton has been found guilty of abusing his ex girlfriend Zoe Castle, a year after he was sentenced for abusing Chloe Holland to the point she took her own life
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These common garden improvements could result in 'hefty fines' of up to £20K
If you want to revamp your garden this summer there's an important piece of red tape that it's best not to ignore, or it might end up being very expensive mistake to make....
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'I went for a ride in Herbie, the reaction as we drove around was surprising'
Mirror investigator Lydia Veljanovski tracked down the original car from the 1969 blockbuster to Ealing, west London, where she took him for a spin on his 55th birthday
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Truth behind Gavin and Stacey stars James Corden and Mathew Horne's feud
Mathew Horne and James Corden were dogged by feud rumours, but what actually happened between the costars as they prepare to reunite for a Gavin and Stacey special?
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Mum of woman who took her own life after 'horrific' abuse calls for change
Jessica Laverack died by suicide in 2018, but in a landmark case the coroner ruled that the cause was "domestic abuse"
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Daughter called police five times before she and her mum were murdered
Nour Norris, whose sister and niece were brutally murdered, backs Labour's plans to put domestic violence specialists in 999 centres
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Expert shares sign you've compromised your skin while showering - and what to do
TV host Jonathan Ross claims he showers just once a week, but is this healthy? Here is everything you need to know about showering...
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Secret lives of comedians who appear on popular TV shows - but are never on air
As Ant and Dec pays tribute to the warm up guy behind Saturday Night Takeaway, we meet the warm up guys and girls of primetime telly
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Inside world's craziest races for fun - from running backwards to chasing cheese
The experience is certainly not for the faint-hearted and tests relationships, ingenuity, determination and skill to the extreme
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Camper vans park in one of city's poshest areas as Londoners can't afford rent
The road connects Hampstead Heath with East Finchley and is full of campervans and caravans with Londoners who can't afford afford a room to rent
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Vinnie Jones was 'rotting' due to booze - but has found sober joy with new love
Vinnie Jones was once the hardman of football and film but the Gentlemen star is now sober and living a calmer life, he tells The Mirror