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Dramatic video from INSIDE HMP SWALESIDE

"Swaleside is burning!": Footage from inside riot-hit Kent jail shows chaos as inmates take over entire wing

Masked HMP Swaleside inmates - who filmed the footage on an ‘illegal’ mobile phone - can be seen running around unchallenged, brandishing pool balls and setting off extinguishers

DrugsFamily of young man killed by single pill release image of coffin to warn of drug danger

Jamie Burns, 23, went out on a Saturday night and never came home after taking an ecstasy-type pill

Berlin Christmas market truck attackCCTV shows Berlin terror attack suspect 'visiting mosque' hours after lorry hit market

Images show a man in a wool cap standing outside a mosque in Berlin's Moabit district

AdoptionLittle boy's reaction to being adopted after 832 days in care has moved people to tears

Three-year-old Michael officially became part of the Brown family on Tuesday and his response has touched hearts

Brexit'Europe opposed to favourable Brexit deal for Britain' as support for UK dwindles

EU opposition to Britain’s withdrawal has hardened in the six months since the referendum

Katie PriceKatie Price to 'sue' Glasgow hotel that kicked her out over 'loss of more than £100,000 worth of diamonds'

The hotel manager said the mum-of-five called the hotel the day after she left but now can't get hold of her

Prisons'Tornado squad' called in to calm Swaleside prison riot as 123 inmates join disturbance - LIVE

The Category B prison - which has a large number of 'lifers' was described as "dangerous" and "not safe" by inspectors as recent as this July

Chris Eubank JnrNick Blackwell’s decision to return to sparring was “absolute madness”, says Chris Eubank Junior

Blackwell spent a week in an induced coma in March after Eubank Junior took the British middleweight title from him

CrimeThree-year-old girl 'forced to sleep inside tiny wooden BOX infested with dead bugs'

The box contained just a dirty blanket and cushion, and was discovered by police after they received a tip

West Midlands PoliceGang beat man to ground on driveway before stealing his car in shocking CCTV footage

The man had parked outside his home when he was approached by one of the suspects who asked him if he was okay, then demanded the keys to his Audi

BabiesMother's shock after hospital scan blooper as baby girl she was expecting turned out to be a BOY

Katie Ingram was thrilled when she learned she was pregnant - with two scans suggesting she was carrying a baby girl

CrimePorn star took part in booze-fuelled sex orgy with girls as young as TWELVE

Bianca Byndloss, 21, struck a plea deal with prosecutors after she was charged with several serious offences

Donald TrumpDonald Trump's daughter Ivanka chased down plane by lawyer screaming 'Your father is ruining the country'

The president-elect's daughter was persued by the shouting man before he was removed from the flight

Berlin Christmas market truck attackFootage of sickening moment lorry smashes into Berlin Christmas market is revealed

Footage shows the lorry racing through static traffic on a junction at high speed. Moments aftrer impact terrified shoppers begin running out of the market toward the camera

RelationshipsDear Coleen: I meet a teenager for casual sex and it’s upset my family

We’re consenting adults and the arrangement suits us. Why shouldn’t I be allowed to just enjoy myself?

House firesDistraught dad had to be held back as he tried to rescue his family from devastating house blaze

The father's wife and daughter died in the house fire in Braintree, Essex

MurderBloodthirsty killer sawed off mum-of-three's head and carried it through streets after battering her to death

Sick Steven Jackson boasted of getting a sexual thrill from cutting up victim Kimberley MacKenzie's body

Celebrity News16 And Pregnant star Valerie Fairman found dead in friend's locked bathroom

The 23-year-old was found at a friends house in Coatesville, Pennsylvania

DementiaEffie, 6, is battling a rare form of dementia as she celebrates what could be her last Christmas

Effie Hadman has lost her sight, speech, movement and even the ability to eat because of the devastating condition

Vladimir PutinFarewell to assassinated Russian ambassador with kiss from his widow and red roses from Vladimir Putin

The funeral was held at the Foreign Ministry building in Moscow, with the envoy's body in an open casket in Russian Orthodox tradition

UK NewsBritish Airways cabin crew strikes for Christmas Day and Boxing Day are called off

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

UK NewsLorry driver killed dad-of-11 when he put his eye drops in behind the wheel

Rajesh Patel had told paramedics he was putting in eye drops moments before the impact

Crime'Cornbread Mafia' boss Johnny Boone caught after eight years on the run

John Robert Boone - AKA Johnny Boone - was the leader of the Cornbread Mafia, an organised crime gang operating out of Kentucky in the late 80s.

Carlos TevezCarlos Tevez ties knot with Vanesa Mansilla as he prepares for megamove to China

The Boca Juniors superstar wed his partner, who he met when he was 13 years old, in an extravagant civil registry in San Isidro, north of Buenos Aires

Jason Beattie

Stop the snowflake press that the cheats, charlatans and corrupt want you to read

Miriam Stoppard

Stress IS good for you - but you have to learn to control it

Tracy Brabin

Food banks have no place in 21st century Britain - they belong in the Victoria era

Ian Hyland

Les Dawson Forever showed a side to the comic many have never seen

ISISSickening Islamic State video shows Turkish soldiers being BURNT ALIVE after their capture in Syria

WARNING - DISTURBING IMAGES: Turkey blocked its whole population from access to Twitter, Facebook and YouTube within an hour of the video being released - for fear of unrest

Bird fluFirst wild case of bird flu in UK discovered as duck tests positive for deadly illness

A strain of the disease found in a wild duck in Wales is the same severe strain to have hit a turkey farm in Lincolnshire last week

SyriaSyrian evacuees fleeing Aleppo could suffer same fate in refuge city, UN envoy warns

Staffan de Mistura said city thousands have been taken to could be "the next Aleppo"

Simon CowellSimon Cowell's profits slump by a THIRD as 'songs aren't selling as well'

Profits at his company have slumped by a third in the last year, from £27m to £18m

Ricky Gervais'I've always wanted to be your phallus': David Brent and Sausage Party create VERY cheeky photo

He's the world's worst boss, but it looks like he's got got an impressive manhood to be proud of

Amanda AbbingtonMartin Freeman splits from his partner of 15 years, Sherlock co-star Amanda Abbington

The actor says he'll "always love" Amanda following the amicable split

CrimeGangland hit as close associate of ex-crime boss Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch shot dead in Dublin street

It is believed the fatal shooting is related to the conflict involving the Kinahan cartel and Hutch mob

British AirwaysThree British Airways passengers upgraded to business class with unlimited Champagne as they have entire jet to themselves

The women lived like 'rock stars' as they snapped selfies with the pilot and tucked into a three-course meal

WeatherStorm Barbara: When will it hit, where will it hit and will it affect my Christmas travel plans?

Everything you need to know about Storm Barbara which threatens to cause chaos in the run-up to Christmas

Alexis SanchezArsenal players CANCEL Christmas party after defeat at Manchester City deals blow to title hopes

They were due to go out in fancy dress for a night on the town but decided it was a bad idea on the back of the Etihad reverse

UnderwearGamer's live stream interrupted when his stunning half-naked mum walks in

The teenager had made the fatal error of leaving his door wide open while streaming himself playing on his game

World newsAnti-terror police storm Berlin mosque in hunt for Christmas market massacre suspect

An entire district of Germany's capital has beenplunged into lockdown amid a mass police operation just days after the attack

Drink-drivingDrunk driver gives judge thumbs-up as he's jailed for six years for killing barmaid in 100mph hit-and-run

Paul Tomlinson, 33, left barmaid Susan Smythe, 59, to die in the road after knocking her down at a pedestrian crossing

CrimeHooded thug kicks baby's pram after asking terrified mum "what the f*** are you staring at?"

Michal Lavery, 28, says she and son Archie were then stalked by the man - aged about 18 and wearing a scarf to conceal his identity - as she cried in shock about the horrific attack

ChocolateSecret drawings and notes show original Quality Street selection and first assortment of sweets 80 years ago

In notes titled "The Container" confectioner Lord Mackintosh wanted something 'useful in the home and ... a much sought after biscuit or cake tin'

Donald TrumpDonald Trump sparks arms race fears as he calls for America to have more nuclear weapons

The President-elect said America must build up its nuclear capability until the ‘world comes to its senses’

ISISLuckiest soldiers in Iraq? Incredible drone footage shows botched ISIS car bomb attempt as squaddies escape by seconds

WARNING - GRAPHIC IMAGES: In an embarrassing gaffe, the 'suicide bomb truck' overturned on a corner as it dodged rockets and tried to hit its target - as people ran for their lives

Claudia LawrenceClaudia Lawrence's mum 'has contemplated suicide' as she struggles to cope with daughter's disappearance

Joan Lawrence admits suicidal thoughts haunt her as she approaches her seventh Christmas Day without her daughter

Giant ratsGiant rats have invaded Britain's oldest Roman city and locals have come up with a way to hunt them

Rats are now such a problem in Chester dogs have been mauled while sightings are becoming alarmingly regular

UK NewsTouching unseen letters from Princess Diana reveal Prince William's 'endless supply' of love for mischievous Harry

Heartwarming missives to a long-serving Buckingham Palace steward speak of William's "endless supply of hugs and kisses" for Harry after his younger brother's birth in 1984

Kirsty MacCollManager who paired Kirsty MacColl with The Pogues for Fairytale of New York dies

Frank Murray - also formerly the manager of Thin Lizzy and Elton John, has died of a suspected heart attack in Dublin

ChristmasFestive fan who celebrated Christmas every day vowed to quit his habit last year - he didn't last long

The self proclaimed Mr Christmas pledged to become Mr Scrooge after his long suffering family warned his obsession was ruining his health

Donald Trump'Your father is ruining the country': Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka accosted by passenger on plane

The president-elect's daughter got a man thrown off the plane she was on

Harry PotterHarry Potter star slams leading theatre for 'racist' production with an all-white cast

The actress says it is "unacceptable" that In The Depths of Dead Love has no East Asian performers in cast

DogsWoman lavishes £1,250 on Christmas presents for her dogs - more than she spent on her boyfriend

Vikki Jose, 26, spoils her 'furry babies', four-year-old Labrador, Harvey and two-year-old Bichon Frise, Lola during the festive season

ISISISIS confirms commander of its bloodthirsty Sinai arm was killed in airstrike in latest edition of jihadi magazine

The death of Abu Du’a al-Ansari had previously been announced by Egyptian Brig. Gen. Muhammad Samir - and could spark the beginning of a bloody power grab

Row Zed videosThe 10 funniest football videos from around the world in 2016

Football really is a beautiful game... and bloody hilarious

Christmas dinnerBeware of the 'Yule Log Clog' - here's what do in a toilet blockage emergency this Christmas

It's one of the more unsavoury downsides of the festive season. Here's how to deal with plumbing blockages yourself

Emmanuel EboueEx-Arsenal star Emmanuel Eboue reveals he contemplated suicide after football ban

The Ivorian is currently serving a one-year ban from all football activity after failing to pay money owed to a former agent and reveals the deaths of his brother and grandfather left him at rock bottom

World War 2Dead body of Stalin's grandson and fierce critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin is found in Moscow street

It's unclear how Yevgeny Dzhugashvili, 80, son of the tyrant's eldest child Yakov, died after he was found close to his Moscow home

Gary BarlowTake That, Mr Blobby! Gary Barlow gets his revenge on Noel Edmond's sidekick after he beat him to Christmas No1

Barlow dragged Mr Blobby off stage on Alan Carr's Chatty Man Christmas Special, after he missed out on No1 in 1993

Sex robotsBring sex robots 'care homes to keep lonely elderly people company' says top scientist

As the first sex dolls become commercially available experts believe they could be used for therapeutic reasons

Manchester City FCManchester City star Leroy Sane ready to take Premier League by storm after bagging first Blues goal

The 20-year-old made his mark by scoring his first City goal in Pep Guardiola's side's thrilling 2-1 comeback win over title rivals Arsenal

PoliticsHow much of the last year can you remember? Try Mirror Politics' fiendish 2016 Christmas Quiz

2016 witnessed a tumultuous year in politics. But how much can you remember? Try our quiz here:

Foreign OfficePalmerston the Foreign Office Cat given guard of honour on Whitehall because why not?

The Diplomog was welcomed to his Whitehall home by six burly Grenadier Guards in formation

Row Zed videosWatch unbelievable scenes as 99th minute goal sees team miss out on Bolivian title… after FIVE players are sent off

Cards, goals, heartbreak and elation - this game has ABSOLUTELY everything you could ever want from a football match

Sam AllardyceSam Allardyce's managerial record in full with former Bolton boss favourite to take over at Crystal Palace

The ex-West Ham manager, whose reign as England boss lasted just one match, has never been relegated from the top flight during his managerial career

Theresa MayTheresa May seeks help with a thorny problem - the roses in her garden

Gardeners' Question Time tell Prime Minister to move her roses after they failed to produce many flowers

ProstitutionHalf-naked women brutally punch and kick each other in savage Las Vegas strip 'turf war'

Footage show the girls wrestling each other to the ground revealing their underwear as they argue about the best places to pick up men

SnakesTerrifying moment petrified man finds deadly 12ft PYTHON hiding inside his washing machine - ready to attack

Horror footage shows wildlife rescuers attempting to remove the monster snake as it aggressively writhes around the room

CrimeBiggles the cocaine smuggling pilot has his plane seized after drugs bust

Andrew Wright, who was nicknamed Biggles, has been jailed for 19 years after trying to sneak drug into airfield into Yorkshire

Michael BarrymoreDad of man found dead in Michael Barrymore's pool calls for second inquest

Stuart Lubbock's father, Terry, believes there are now grounds for a second inquest

EastEndersEastEnders' am dram A Christmas Carol was appalling - Phil Mitchell had the right idea

Albert Square staged its am dram version of A Christmas Carol

Gareth BaleWho has the SCARIER legs? Gareth Bale gives Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo a run for his money

The Real Madrid stars are two of the hardest working footballers on the planet, but whose legs are more muscular?

Crystal methFormer crystal meth and heroin addict's amazing change from gaunt, ravaged junkie to gorgeous young mum

Dejah Hall, 26, posted the jaw-dropping before and after images on Facebook to celebrate being clean from the devastating drugs for four years

Star WarsStar Wars' new Darth Vader Spencer Wilding steps out from behind mask after keeping biggest secret in universe

The kickboxing champ-turned-Hollywood heavyweight from Rhyl was sworn to secrecy when given the role of the most evil villain in the galaxy - and couldn't even tell his family

Funny ha ha viralMan falls asleep at work and gets a very rude awakening from his prankster colleagues

The man had decide to take the opportunity for a nap on a work bench - but was soon caught out by his pals

FireElderly couple confirmed dead in Grade II listed cottage blaze in Blenheim Palace grounds despite NO bodies found

A hip replacement and three feet deep of charred ash was all that was found of tragic Donald and Dilys Thompson who died in a massive fire in the grounds of the stately home

World newsThis is the truth about the Berlin Christmas market terror attack

No, Anis Amri was NOTn a refugee and this is NOT Angela Merkel's fault

Christmas shoppingLast minute Children’s Christmas stocking fillers for £2 or less

They might not be the centrepiece of your gift giving plans, but there's something just a bit special about digging into a Christmas stocking - so here are the best cheap stocking fillers we've found

TerrorismStudent who wore sexy lingerie to 'turn on' jihadi lover sobs as she's jailed for plot to become 'suicide bomber'

Varvara Karaulova, 21, insisted she simply fell in love with Airat Samatov but a military court in Moscow rejected her story as she begged for parent's forgiveness

Donald TrumpDonald Trump receives unlikely endorsement - from Saddam Hussein's daughter

Raghad Saddam Hussein said that she respected the US President-elect because he had a "high level of political sensibility"

CatsIt's Octo-puss! Neglected cat's fur got so matted it turned into DREADLOCKS - but look at her now

Animal rescue workers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, shaved two pounds of intertwined hair off poor puss Hidey, owned by a man with Alzheimer's disease

Father ChristmasFather Christmas rules out standing for parliament in the Copeland by-election

The Mirror's secret Santa revealed calendar commitments will prevent him from running to replace Jamie Reed

McDonald's CorporationCouple claim McDonald's staff mocked them for being poor after they complained about being overcharged

Tonicha Ward and Martin Stewart claim a cashier at the restaurant in Carlisle, Cumbria, laughed: "These people can't afford their meal. They are poor and have no money"

The Queen Queen and Prince Philip head to Sandringham by helicopter after health scare

The royal couple are reportedly travelling by helicopter after delaying their trip due to "heavy colds"

Crystal Palace FCAlan Pardew thanks Crystal Palace players, board and fans and insists he maintains 'special bond' with club

Pardew was axed by the Eagles after 17 games of the Premier League season, leaving the south Londoners just a point clear of the relegation zone

Sport

Premier LeagueJanuary transfer window: Are China's super-rich clubs planning to buy up the Premier League's biggest stars?

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez is apparently a target and believed to be considering £400k-a-week offers

Money

House of Fraser PLCHouse of Fraser Boxing Day sale: Store launch 50% off designer fashion, home, electricals and more

Avid bargain hunter? The department store's Boxing Day deals include half price discounts on kitchen gadgets, sofas and premium fashion

MoneyRevealed: Which UK city spends the most on Christmas presents - is it yours?

The people in the most generous city spend a whopping £498 on friends and family

AlcoholSales of whisky help boost economy by an extra £100million in just 12 months

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) claims tax reductions and freezes on spirits have helped both consumers and taxpayers

Christmas dinnerThe most dangerous time of the year - and these are the 4 biggest Christmas disasters

The festive season isn’t all fun and games - from rows over the veggies to the threat of burglary, Christmas could turn into a nightmare. These are the biggest risks and how to beat them

Credit cardsTouch-and-go technology is cashing in as more Brits switch to contactless

Research shows there are now over 100 million contactless cards in use in Britain

Travel

New Year's Eve7 New Year's Eve getaway destinations Lonely Planet thinks are perfect to welcome 2017

At home it is London and Edinburgh that are always top of the list, but what about heading further afield and making a real trip of it?

SnowTry the Tyrol in Austria for a ski holiday where you don't actually need to ski

You don't have to hurl yourself down a piste to get sporty in Austria

EmiratesEmirates launch huge 2017 flight sale to destinations all across the world, including cheap flights to Dubai, Hanoi and Sydney

Emirates have slashed the flight prices on popular destinations all over the world this winter, with flights to Dubai costing only £299, departing from airports all over the UK

English HeritageThe Shropshire Thrills: Beautiful walks, fantastic food and lovely pubs in a county for all seasons

Octavia Lillywhite puts on her walking boots and samples the stunning scenery, food and ale to be found around Ludlow

New York, New YorkGet to the core of the Big Apple with three action-packed days in New York City

Even if you only have a few days, you'll be able to pack loads in a weekend break to New York

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