Daily Mirror UK - April 12, 2025

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April 12, 2025

Teachers say no to pay rise offer & likely yes to action

TEACHERS have voted to reject the government's pay offer of 2.8% in England, the National Education Union has said.

1 min

ALLIES' £18BN TO FIGHT PUTIN

UKRAINE'S allies yesterday pledged a record £18billion in military aid to boost Volodymyr Zelensky's war effort.

1 min

What a shower

Outrage over ex-PM's 'rewards for failure' given to Tory chums

3 mins

Russian jailed for breaching UK sanctions

AN ex-Russian politician and his brother have been given jail terms in the first prosecution for breaking UK financial sanctions.

1 min

Base chief is sacked after Vance email

THE commander of America’s space base in Greenland has been fired for speaking out about the US Vice President's visit.

1 min

Family die as copter breaks up in mid-air

Horror on New York pleasure flight

2 mins

Corrie actor latest star to depart soap

CORRIE actor Adam Hussain has announced he is leaving after five years.

1 min

Hot & not bothered

IT had to happen. After record temperatures and with Easter just around the corner, the weather is about to take a turn for the worse.

1 min

Plea on aid as Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza

AT least 15 Palestinians were killed in strikes on Gaza yesterday.

1 min

Tariffs will make Trump a laughing stock, says China

DONALD Trump was warned he will become a laughing stock as China escalated its trade war with tariffs of up to 125% on American imports.

1 min

'Devoted' daughter who smothered terminally ill father is spared jail

Judge takes 'merciful course' as court hears of dying dad's pain

1 min

Pros & gones

Strictly regulars return ...but Giovanni still out

1 min

Soldier stole kit 'valuable to terrorists'

A SOLDIER has been jailed for stealing military gear worth £142,000.

1 min

Top Gear Stig smashes lap record time

TOP Gear driver The Stig has crushed an \"untouchable\" 20-year-old record at the show's test track.

1 min

Harry vows to revisit Ukraine after secret trip

PRINCE Harry has promised to return to Ukraine after a secret visit to a rehab unit for civilian and military casualties of war.

2 mins

Friendship and fun help Charles and Camilla enjoy the perfect Italian job

THE whirling sounds of a folk band bounce off the walls of the market square, as flag-waving locals who have queued since 6am jostle for position under the afternoon sun.

3 mins

Grim attacks soar to more than 32,500

DOG attacks on people have rocketed across England and Wales in the past five years.

1 min

Woman mauled in XL Bully horror suffers life-changing injuries

A WOMAN suffered potentially life-changing injuries after being attacked by a dog believed to be an XL Bully.

1 min

'The dog sounded nasty & vicious'

A WOMAN suffered potentially life-changing injuries after being attacked by a dog believed to be an XL Bully.

1 min

I have been practising every single day... it's my last chance

BGT contestant is back and says this is her time to shine

2 mins

Cards plea as D-Day hero toasts 100th

A D-Day hero turns 100 next week and the RAF is appealing for people to send him cards.

1 min

Like a duck to walker

Mating mishap left Opi stuck until owner made waddle aid

1 min

Fears grow as 1,311 die from summer heat

HEAT killed 1,311 people in England last summer.

1 min

Shock abuse of clinic staff by protesters

ABORTION clinic staff at the centre of an international free speech row were told: “I hope you die.”

1 min

Elton's pride as he scores 10th No1 LP

SIR Elton John has scored his 10th number one album with Who Believes In Angels?, drawing level with Kylie Minogue and Michael Jackson.

1 min

Norton stars in the Doctor Who-rovision

GRAHAM Norton will join Doctor Who for an episode featuring a Eurovision-style song contest.

1 min

QR CODE SCAM ALERT

ORGANISED crime gangs are running an increasing number of QR code scams, it was revealed yesterday.

1 min

Pop star, shop star

Singer and Are You Being Served? actor Mike Berry dies at age of 82

1 min

Wrong baby implanted in IVF clinic slip

A WOMAN has given birth to a stranger's baby after an IVF clinic mix-up.

1 min

IT worker's Islam rant on train boards

AN IT worker posted anti-Muslim rants on online information boards for 19 rail stations, a court heard.

1 min

Alison Steadman I'm lucky to be alive

TV star is left in wheelchair after scary fall on book tour

2 mins

Israel can't bury the grim truth

I despair at the lack of criticism from the vast majority of British politicians towards Israel.

1 min

SUIT AUCTION IS CUT AND DRIED

The famous Wonder Woman suit worn by Lynda Carter in the superhero series is up for auction and expected to fetch up to £153,000. For any man who spent his teenage years fantasising about Lynda in that sexy costume, here's what LA's Julien's Auctions say about it:

1 min

Full Hillsborough Law will honour 97 souls and level up justice

IT'S that time of year when I get a dull pain in the heart as my mind drifts back to a dark place.

2 mins

COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY

Birmingham fly tipping scam

1 min

Back in the game

New doc charts how cricket helped Fred recover from Top Gear horror smash

1 min

Lifetime thief gets another eight months

A BARRISTER defending a prolific shoplifter told a court his client had been stealing all his life.

1 min

Sinister Hitler birthday gift to fetch £13k

A GIFT received by Adolf Hitler on his 49th birthday is set to go for £13,000 at auction later this month.

1 min

£80 'tax' on cremations

A COUNCIL has been accused of “taxing” families £80 to guarantee a loved-one is cremated on the day of their funeral.

1 min

De Niro tower to be biggest not in capital

THE UK’s tallest skyscraper outside of London, backed by actor Robert De Niro, has been given the green light.

1 min

Anfield stray cat will never stalk alone

A STRAY cat found roaming around Anfield and feeding on fans’ discarded grub has found a loving home.

1 min

JPR's historic rugby jersey sells for £27k

THE shirt rugby union legend JPR Williams wore in one of the sport's greatest matches has sold at auction for £27,500.

1 min

93 YEARS A RED

ONE of Britain's oldest football fans is to attend her first live game in 30 years, aged 101.

1 min

92-year-old Horizon victim Betty blasts compensation

THE oldest surviving victim of the Post Office Horizon scandal says compensation offers are “not good enough”.

1 min

TRAIL OF TEARS

AN Iranian drug lord wanted by the FBI over claims of state-sponsored assassinations is accused of flooding the UK with heroin, a Mirror investigation can reveal.

3 mins

Brit with 'gangster tattoo' fears he'll be locked up on Miami hols

A BRITISH dad fears he will end up in Guantanamo Bay after discovering one of his tattoos is on a list used to identify foreign gangsters being hunted in the US.

1 min

Cops' £250k car bill after pursuit crash

THE cost of replacing police vehicles wrecked in the Al pursuit crash could be as high as £250,000.

1 min

Nott Carnival up for living heritage list

THE Notting Hill Carnival, Hogmanay and cheese rolling could be among cultural events and traditions officially recognised in a new heritage list.

1 min

Love Island Barbie 'was the brains behind £53m drug cartel'

A LOVE Island star nicknamed Barbie was the business brain for a cartel that flooded the UK with £53million of drugs, a court heard.

2 mins

Reality star's UK coke imports

Britain by criminal couriers for onward supply to street users.

1 min

Simnel muffins

A new twist on a traditional recipe and perfect for getting the children involved in the festivities

1 min

Expert guide to looking 10 years younger

Ageing is a gift, better of course than the alternative, and something to be celebrated.

2 mins

TOP 5 GARDENING JOBS

Sow French marigolds in April for vibrant summer colour and natural pest control. Start seeds indoors or sow directly into well-drained soil after frost risk passes. Keep in a sunny spot and water regularly. Their strong scent deters whiteflies, making them ideal for companion planting in greenhouses and vegetable beds.

1 min

Let the kids blossom this Easter

Spring is the perfect time to introduce children to gardening. As the weather warms and nature bursts into life, it's a great opportunity to get outside together as a family, whether that's with your children or grandchildren.

2 mins

PERSIAN TUG

Journey is one of two ships operated by Celestyal, a Greek line that once stuck to the Med but decided to operate year-round by adding winter sailings in the Middle East.

2 mins

MALTESE PLEASER

A treasure trove of historic gems, architectural masterpieces and dreamy bays, Malta certainly packs a lot into its sun drenched shores.

4 mins

BATH ARE HOT ON THE TRAIL OF A TREBLE

FINN RUSSELL returns for Bath in tomorrow's Challenge Cup quarter-final against Gloucester with his side eyeing a treble.

1 min

We can scorch Aussies & bring Ashes home

AROUND 60,000 Ashes tickets were sold in the first six hours of going on sale.

1 min

SAM READY FOR HULL OF A SCRAP

SAM BURGESS believes Warrington are improving but he admitted: “We're nowhere near where we want to be.”

2 mins

RORY IS ON ROUTE 66 FOR GLORY

Mcllroy to claim last year’s US Open, sat a shot behind Rose.

1 min

Boots can stamp his authority

WELTERWEIGHT is a classic division. The fighters are big enough to do damage but not too big to be ponderous.

2 mins

BLOOMIN' LOVELY!

JUSTIN ROSE'S Indian summer stayed hot on a glorious spring day in Georgia yesterday.

2 mins

Wolff keeps option open over Russell

DON'T expect to see Toto Wolff follow through on the positive noises he has been making regarding George Russell's future any time soon.

1 min

A return to football? I will listen to anyone who asks for help

BIG SAM is back on the march at 70 - and don't rule him out of an encore in the dugout.

2 mins

AMBER'S GREEN LIGHT FOR REDS

AMBER WHITELEY is convinced Liverpool can halt Chelsea's trophy charge and claim a place in the Women's FA Cup final.

1 min

Prem techs on offside system

TOP-FLIGHT GOES SEMI-AUTO THIS WEEKEND

2 mins

Rice makes it a very tasty return for Arsenal

WOW - that Arsenal performance against Real Madrid was one for the ages. And if Declan Rice (right) dines out on his pair of sensational free-kicks for the rest of his career, who could blame him? Some Gunners fans were questioning manager Mikel Arteta’s team selection at Everton after Arsenal dropped more points in the title race - but they will have to admit he knew what he was doing after all.

1 min

I'm in the Derby and moan club

CARDS on the table: | hope that Southampton don't get another point this season.

1 min

Hollywood might be the only way to achieve real Premier League fairytale

THE gap between Championship and Premier League is getting wider - and it may take a Hollywood-inspired team like Wrexham to break the cycle.

3 mins

£312M: THE COST OF TRYING TO COMPETE

Doomed trio have learned that buying young is buying wrong

2 mins

IT'S RUSK AND REWARD

SIMON RUSK wants relegated Southampton to begin building momentum for next season's promotion push when his second spell as interim manager begins against Aston Villa today.

1 min

FRANK HAS SOME FREE ADVICE

THOMAS FRANK has a simple message for his Brentford players ahead of today’s trip to Arsenal - avoid giving away fouls on the edge of the box.

1 min

NOW GUNNERS HAV MORE GOOD NEWS

ARSENAL'S golden week gained more glitter after it emerged Kai Havertz could yet return before the end of the season.

2 mins

THIS IS HIS ANFIELD

THE ultra-cynical have been suggesting Mo Salah’s new contract was agreed a month ago, seeing as though he has not scored and not provided an assist since March 8.

2 mins

'COME PLAY WITH MO'

ARNE SLOT claims Mo Salah’s new £50million two-year deal will help Liverpool attract top talent this summer.

1 min

ZEEING IS BELIEVING

United boss Amorim hails Dutch striker’s strength of character as he turns fans’ jeers into cheers

2 mins

FODE TO RECOVERY

Pep vows to help struggling City star find form again

2 mins

BEEN THERE ...GOT THE T-SHIRT

Brum legend Tait on the day he upset half the city... and a VERY interesting drive south with Ricky Otto!

2 mins

MUSLIC CLAIM DRIVES BLADES BOSS WILD

CHRIS WILDER has hit back at Miron Muslic's claim that Sheffield United are feeling the heat.

1 min

CHARGER'S WORTH PLUG

ALASTAIR RALPH came away from Musselburgh’s big jumps weekend of the year with two of the top prizes, including the Scottish County Hurdle, with WELSH CHARGER.

1 min

CASH BAR

Drinks could be on Meehan in Greenham

2 mins

AYR TRIO GIVES SKELTON A LIFT

HARRY SKELTON says it would be his brother Dan's “greatest ever achievement\" if he gets his trainers’ title bid across the line.

1 min

SON ON RISE

Course-proven Hannon ace looks ready to overshadow rivals in Spring Cup cracker

1 min

'There are big reveals coming'

The Time Lord is back, as Ncuti Gatwa joins returning actress Varada Sethu for a new season of adventures across the Whoniverse

3 mins

Clear and present danger

A Nordic community is scarred by tragedy in this dark tale

1 min

It's music to our ears

Claudia Winkleman and Mika are back with a new series of The Piano as they discover \"unbelievable\" talent with new mentor Jon Batiste

3 mins

Blood in the hood

Jill Halfpenny and Rupert Penry- Jones spark war in suburbia

1 min

A bit of a Brum do

Chaos erupts when three siblings try to hide a terrible family secret in a new comedy drama set in Birmingham

3 mins

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