Squeals of joy across the beach as child refugees learn to surf the English seaside The film tells the story of a group of girls who have all fled war and terror in Iran, Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan learning to surf – as a way to overcome trauma. www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

Squeals of joy across the beach – as child refugees learn to surf in Devon

The Mirror's new 'Island of Strangers' film tells the story of a group of girls who have all fled war and terror in Iran, Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan learning to surf – as a way to overcome trauma

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📢 NEW FILM - ISLAND OF STRANGERS 📢 As men in balaclavas try to stop lifeboats saving people arriving by small boats, something different is happening on the coast of North Devon. New friendships are being forged & a group of refugee schoolgirls are learning to surf. youtu.be/cP5JCtqOgnM?...

The refugee girls from Afghanistan and Iraq who escaped the Taliban learn to surf Devon waves

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Andy Burnham will address the Labour Party conference in Liverpool today pledging to tackle issues that politicians usually avoid - sparking speculation that the triple lock pension could be in his sights to fund a social care shake-up

Labour live: Triple lock 'could be reviewed' as PM prepares biggest speech yet

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As Noah’s Ark Children Hospice celebrates 20 years of helping young people, it faces a £1 million deficit. Campaigners say hospices must be part of Andy Burnham's social care revolution. I speak to Rose Charles whose granddaughter receives vital care from them. www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

'I watched grandson die at 17, now service keeping sister alive is under threat'

As Noah’s Ark Children's Hospice celebrates 20 years of helping young people like Sophie Charles, it faces a £1 million deficit. Campaigners say hospices must be part of Andy Burnham's social care rev...

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The Mirror has landed a top gong at the prestigious Press Awards.

Daily Mirror's Real Britain editor scoops top gong at Press Awards

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EXCLUSIVE: For the first time ever PC Saara Nawaz has bravely shared her story of domestic abuse at the hands of her ex-partner. “The first time was when he pushed me when I was cooking. It got worse, he strangled me – then blamed me." www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

'She was strangled by her partner but too scared to speak until I told my story'

PC Saara Nawaz joined the force after surviving domestic abuse at the hands of her ex-partner. Now she's sharing her story as domestic abuse deaths on the rise.

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As 500 new free primary breakfast clubs open this month, Magic Breakfast says secondary schools urgently need the same support. I visited the breakfast club at E-ACT Willenhall Academy in Walsall, which sees 400 students arrive for breakfast each morning. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

"Hunger doesn't stop at 11!" – Britain's teens with no breakfast

As 500 new free primary breakfast clubs open this month, charity Magic Breakfast says secondary schools urgently need the same support. Maryam Qaiser visits a Walsall school helping hungry teens.

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I've spent the day talking to #Tamworth residents & business owners. Reform UK has taken every seat in the Borough, leaving Labour out in the cold. Main issues people were concerned about? Immigration, NHS, potholes & lack of investment in the town centre. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Brits explain why they voted Reform over Labour - 'immigration is one reason'

As Reform UK takes every seat in Tamworth Borough in the local elections, Maryam Qaiser speaks to residents and business owners about the election news. But there's hope...

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By 8am, the corridors of E-ACT Willenhall Academy are already ringing with 90s dance music and the sound of feet pounding the corridors, as pupils start arriving.

"Hunger doesn't stop at 11!" – Britain's teens with no breakfast

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When I got to the polling booth, there was a line through my name & I was turned away' - voters shut out of democracy As Britain approaches local elections, millions of the voters weaponised by some politicians do not have the right to vote www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

'When I got to the voting booth, there was a line through my name'

As Britain approaches local elections, millions of the voters weaponised by some politicians do not have the right to vote

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When does Ramadan 2026 start? 10 things you should know about the holy month www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

10 things to know about Ramadan 2026 and exact date it starts

Millions of Muslims around the world are preparing for Ramadan. Here is everything you need to know, including the date it starts in the UK, and how long it will last

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To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, I interviewed three survivors who recalled the horrors of the war, which killed six million Jews by the Nazis. Those who managed to escape the genocide, mostly fled with little besides the clothes they stood up in. www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-li...

Teddies and a letter from mum - devastating remnants of lives stolen by Nazis

To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, three survivors recall their stories, and a precious item from their childhood that they still have as part of the Daily Mirror's #PeopleMove project

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In 1964 Smethwick was the scene of the most racist election in British history. Tory MP Peter Griffiths was elected on the slogan "If you want a n***** for a neighbour, vote Labour." Last year, 60 yrs on Labour's Gurinder Singh Josan became the first person of colour to be elected MP for Smethwick.

EXCLUSIVE: 'Reform is creating hatred again after racist election was held where I live' We visit a town 10 miles away where multicultural Britain is thriving – but voters fear a return to the past. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

'Reform is creating hatred again after racist election was held where I live'

As Nigel Farage takes to the stage in Birmingham, we visit a town 10 miles away where multicultural Britain is thriving – but voters fear a return to the past

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This week I spoke to Adrian Hyde. He sadly lost his young son to sepsis before being told he’ll be downgraded and have a £6k pay cut in his job as a bin worker in Birmingham. Adrian says: “It could put me and my family out on the street”. In today’s @mirror.co.uk www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

He was a bin man for 23 years, then his son died and pay was cut by £500 a month

Bin worker Adrian Hyde sadly lost his son to sepsis last year. Just five weeks later Adrian opened a shocking letter from his employer Birmingham City Council.

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Bin workers have been on full-strike action since March. Adrian told @journomaryamq.bsky.social “I broke down in tears with my gaffer saying I couldn’t make a decision. I couldn't even think straight, my mind was not in any fit state." @unitetheunion.bsky.social @roswynnejones.bsky.social

After just five week's of losing his son to sepsis, bin worker Adrian Hyde opened a letter from employer Birmingham City Council saying he'd lose £6k from his wages. "It could put me and my family out on the street." #REALBRITIAN www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

He was a bin man for 23 years, then his son died and pay was cut by £500 a month

Bin worker Adrian Hyde sadly lost his son to sepsis last year. Just five weeks later Adrian opened a shocking letter from his employer Birmingham City Council.

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A #windrush hero from #Nottingham who worked hard to build back Britain after the war, was rushed to hospital for an emergency pacemaker. Due to be discharged the following day, Stanford ‘Sonny’ Francis ended up being in hospital for six weeks! www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/...

'My dad went in for a simple op - and was still in hospital 46 days later'

Stanford 'Sonny' Francis was admitted for an emergency pacemaker - and was still in hospital 6 weeks later. This Windrush hero is one of 30,000 patients who stay 21 days over their discharge-ready-dat...

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Daughter Coleen told @journomaryamq.bsky.social there was a lack of internal communication at Nottingham City Hospital & failures by social services: "The whole system is so bad.They just kept saying he needed to go into a care home, but dad was adamant he didn’t want to." @roswynnejones.bsky.social

For #RealBritain we spoke to Stanford Francis who was admitted for an emergency pacemaker & was still in hospital 6 weeks later. The Windrush hero is one of 30,000 patients experiencing delayed discharge. Now the Gov promises to get back half a million beds. www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/...

'My dad went in for a simple op - and was still in hospital 46 days later'

Stanford 'Sonny' Francis was admitted for an emergency pacemaker - and was still in hospital 6 weeks later. This Windrush hero is one of 30,000 patients who stay 21 days over their discharge-ready-dat...

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For #RealBritain this week I spoke to Simon and Helen whose daughter Ruby-Mae has severe complex needs. They say without Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, which faces rising costs, that life would be 'apocalyptic'. www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

Parents worried over dreaded 8-words are saved from 'apocalyptic life'

Simon and Helen’s daughter Ruby-Mae has severe complex needs. They say without Noah's Ark Children's Hospice, which faces rising costs, that life would be 'apocalyptic'.

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For #RealBritain I spoke to a bunch of amazing young people who are calling on the Government to end child poverty, after experience austerity firsthand. They’ll head to Parliament tomorrow to hand deliver an open letter to @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social & Liz Kendall. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Girl who skipped dinner so parents could eat - true reality of UK child poverty

Growing up Georgia Sullivan would force down food she didn't like – in case there was no food at home. Now the 26-year-old and four other young people are calling on the government to end child povert...

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When @floodmary.bsky.social’s home was severely flooded by sewage in the great floods of 2000, her 3-year-old son had just been diagnosed with autism. It took 9 long months to repair. Since then she’s dedicated her life to helping others. www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

Mum in horror sewage flood with 'hundreds of condoms' gives chilling warning

When Mary Long-Dhonau's home was overwhelmed by sewage, rats and dried faeces, she vowed no-one else should go through the same hell

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I visited Salaam Shalom Kitchen - a fantastic & inspiring project run by Muslims & Jews together in #Nottingham. It turns 10 years old this week, at a time when divisions between the two communities are under immense strain from events in the Middle East. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

'I was gobsmacked when Prince Harry reached out to me - it's incredible'

Salaam-Shalom Kitchen turns 10 years old this week, at a time when divisions between the two communities are under immense strain from events in the Middle East

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Despite a national rise in antisemitism & Islamophobia linked to the war in Gaza & Oct 7 attacks, the project has kept going. "We couldn't shy away, because people felt so different about things. But we came together & we united on humanity. What we’re doing here is what counts"- co-chair Ferzana.

It began as a community meal for 30, now serves weekly dinner for over 100 people, 700 takeaway meals are handed out & 500 bags of groceries given monthly. @journomaryamq.bsky.social visited the #Nottingham project, which was set up to bring their communities together, @roswynnejones.bsky.social

#REALBRITAIN 'My kitchen feeds Jews with Muslims - Prince Harry's support has left me gobsmacked' Salaam Shalom Kitchen turns 10 yrs old, at a time when divisions between the two communities are under immense strain from events in the Middle East @mirror.co.uk www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

'My kitchen feeds Jews with Muslims - Prince Harry's support has surprised me'

Salaam-Shalom Kitchen turns 10 years old this week, at a time when divisions between the two communities are under immense strain from events in the Middle East

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Delighted the 2 newsletters run by our tiny @mirrortogether.bsky.social team (@journomaryamq.bsky.social @clairedonmedia.bsky.social & Hedi Mehrez), shortlisted for Publisher Newsletter Awards. Sign up here! Mirror Together tinyurl.com/4m3v8urp & Untold Stories: tinyurl.com/56hh8593

So much chat about how young people don't want to work... not enough about how zero hours & exploitative practices affect young people, young women most of all. Me + @journomaryamq.bsky.social worked with @youngwomenstrust.bsky.social to uncover some grim tales. mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

#EidMubarak2025 and just like that #Ramadan is over in a blink of an eye. Have a joyful Eid to all celebrating! ⭐️🌙