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Inside creepy forgotten cemetery lying at the heart of abandoned ghost town
Buried deep inside a long forgotten mining town in Canada, an urban explorer took a tour of a creepy, abandoned cemetery with a rich history of war, poisoning and deadly disease.
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Brit who's one of world's oldest people celebrates 111th birthday with a whisky
John Farringdon was born on June 7, 1913, and is now the second oldest man in the world after reaching the incredible milestone. He celebrated with an ABBA tribute band and a glass of whisky
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Inside world-renowned gastropub once home to lions, chimpanzees and parrots
The Oakfield captivates with its rich history - from a wartime hospital to haven for wildlife including lions and chimpanzees. But today, it's a new kind of haven, calling out to both food and nature lovers
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'Rishi Sunak's election strategy: things can only get worse'
WE KNOW, screams an impatient nation. That's why we want a general election
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Queen Camilla's three hilarious words while patting horses and donkeys at event
The event, hosted at Buckingham Palace, celebrated the 90th anniversary of a 'remarkable' equine welfare charity, Brooke, and allowed Queen Camilla to mingle with donkeys, horses, and ponies
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Royal Navy hero left fighting for his life after medical delays
Glyn Holgate, 59, was admitted to hospital with suspected gastroenteritis but treatment for his condition diabetic ketoacidosis didn't start for days leading to serious complications
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Pub where Black Sabbath played first gig given Grade-II listed status
The Crown Inn, in Birmingham city centre, hosted local bands which went on to become household names including Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and UB40. There have been fears for the building's future as it has laid vacant since 2014
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Wreckage of cargo ship sunk by German U-boat in WWI found at bottom of Irish Sea
The wreck of the SS Hartdale was discovered after historians used new techniques alongside old fashioned detective work to find its final resting place at the bottom of the Irish Sea
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100 years of the Good Housekeeping Institute's rigorous tests
Founded a century ago, the Good Housekeeping Institute's state-of-the-art testing has been evaluating consumer products to see if they meet high standards - though the sometimes the tests are unorthodox
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Victoria Cross awarded WW1 hero killed in battle could fetch £220k
Lieutenant-Commander Edgar Cookson while trying to force his way through enemy lines in Iraq during World War One. He was awarded the Victoria Cross which is now up for auction
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Grandad finds unexploded WW1 bomb while on treasure hunt with grandson
Joey McGimpsey took a metal detector out to a park in Cwmavon, near Port Talbot in Wales and ended up having to report his discovery to the police - but his grandson Noah was impressed
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Beautiful village that's home to celebs was set for show featuring comedy stars
The beautiful English village was the backdrop for a Sky 1 comedy series starring Simon Bird and Joe Thomas from The Inbetweeners. The show was set during the First World War
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What WW3 could look like in modern Britain - 'rations, curfews and forced camps'
As Vladimir Putin discusses the deciding factor in Russia invading more of Europe, the Mirror spoke to a world affairs expert about what modern-day war could look like in Britain
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Conscription poll shows areas where young most likely to refuse to fight - list
Polling by More in Common found just a quarter of people under-45 would sign up to fight in the military if conscription was brought back amid calls for a 'Citizen Army'
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Should women be conscripted in the event of a world war? Take our poll
A national poll has found that a huge majority of the public are in favour of women being conscripted should a world war break out. So we thought we'd ask Mirror readers what they think
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'World's humblest Christmas tree' bought for 6p in 1920 sells for £3.4k
The unassuming tree has seen 94 Christmases and has now been lovingly rehomed at the staggering sum of £3,400 after it was first purchased in the aftermath of the First World War
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Horse from rare breed loved by Queen dies after well-meaning stranger's mistake
WARNING - UPSETTING IMAGE: The Cleveland Bay breed was saved from extinction by the late Queen and now one has been found lying dead in a field in Wales after someone fed the animal through the fence
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King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday service - latest updates
Almost 10,000 veterans and 800 members of the forces from the army, navy and air force marched past the Cenotaph, after Royals were seen laying wreaths at the base of the monument alongside politicians and dignitaries
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All we know about the Cenotaph at the centre of the Remembrance Sunday service
King Charles and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will be joined by thousands of veterans who make the annual pilgrimage to central London to pay their respect
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Pro-Palestine protesters demanding ceasfire in Gaza hold sit-in at museum
Police are reportedly on the scene and nobody else is being permitted to enter the gallery in Glasgow's West End. Footage shared on Twitter shows a group sitting in the main entrance hall
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Cops to form 'ring of steel' for London Pro-Palestine protest on Armistice Day
An additional 1,000 Met Police cops have been called in to fence in the pro-Palestine protests on Saturday, which is Armistice Day when Brits remember the fallen war dead on the anniversary of the end of the First World War
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'Many more lives could have been saved had Covid inquiry been held sooner'
For the bereaved families, the last few days of evidence have been harrowing - these horrifying revelations have been the equivalent of a political Partygate
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Remembrance Day poppies undergo dramatic green redesign for first time 28 years
The Royal British Legion has been working with scientists at University College London for three years to develop the new style of flower to commemorate our war dead
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Meghan and Harry's sweet tribute to Diana you might have missed during wedding
Meghan and Harry paid a sweet tribute to Princess Diana on their wedding day through the flowers they selected to show off to the UK audience watching on at home
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Israeli 'settler' filmed shooting unarmed Palestinian at point-blank range
WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Video has emerged that appears to show a Palestinian man being shot by a gunman – understood to be an Israeli settler – who is then manhandled away by alleged Israeli Defence Force soldiers
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