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• Artist displays controversial Margaret Thatcher head statue in her home town

  22-02-2021 22:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Under the cover of darkness, Mark Robla, 34, placed a carved plaster head of the former prime minister on display at St Peter's Hill green in Grantham, Lincolnshire, at 4am on Sunday
  
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• Boris Johnson backs UK World Cup bid and offers to stage extra Euro 2020 games

  02-03-2021 09:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson has backed the UK’s bid to host the 2030 World Cup (Picture: Getty)A joint bid from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland to host the 2030 World Cup has received support from the UK Government, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying it is the ‘right time’ to ‘bring football home’.A feasibility study is under way and will continue before the formal bidding process begins next year.In an interview with The Sun, the Prime Mi
  
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• Woolworths abandons its cashless store trial

  02-03-2021 09:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Woolworths promised the cashless trial, which began in June, would create a 'seamless' shopping experienced for inner-city customers in 14 stores around Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
  
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• Manchester United duo Luke Shaw and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer escape FA punishment over referee claims

  02-03-2021 09:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  The left-back claimed Stuart Attwell turned down a penalty to avoid a backlash (Picture: Getty Images)Manchester United duo Luke Shaw and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will not face any punishment following their comments about referee Stuart Attwell after Sunday’s draw with Chelsea.In a game of few chances at Stamford Bridge, United felt they were denied a clear penalty in the goalless draw when Callum Hudson-Odoi appeared to handle the ball inside the box.Referee Attwell was called over t
  
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• ITV will air bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview with Harry and Meghan next Monday

  02-03-2021 09:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Oprah with Meghan and Harry: A Primetime Special will be shown in the UK at 8pm on Monday, March 8, around 24 hours after it is first shown in the US on Sunday night.
  
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• WWE’s Randy Orton blasts ‘p***k’ Soulja Boy in foul mouthed Twitter row as rapper slams ‘fake’ wrestling

  02-03-2021 09:09 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Legend Killer isn’t taking any prisoners (Photo: WWE)Randy Orton has blasted Soulja Boy in a foul mouthed row after the rapper insulted WWE.The Crank That (Soulja Boy) hitmaker drew the ire of some top wrestling superstars after he made a passing comment branding sports entertainment as ‘fake’.Earlier this week, he tweeted: ‘Rap game faker than WWE’.As many fans and wresters themselves know, the results may be predetermined but the in-ring action requires traini
  
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• China created 200 billionaires in 2020 as economy grew despite Covid pandemic

  02-03-2021 09:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Zhong Shanshan (pictured), the CEO of bottled water giant Nongfu, entered China's rich-list in top spot last year with a wealth of $85billion, as the country created 259 billionaires in a single year.
  
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• Money really can’t buy you happiness, study says

  02-03-2021 09:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  Money, it seems, won’t buy you more happiness (Getty)The age-old question – can money really make you happy?The answer, at least according to some new research, seems to be no.People in communities where there is little cash are as contented as those from rich societies.It focuses them on other values – such as family and the beauty of nature, explain international scientists in a new study.The finding questions assumptions economic growth will boost wellbeing in poor countries
  
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• The 'Selfish' killing of 400kg tiger shark off the coast of Sydney sparks a furious debate

  02-03-2021 09:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paul Barning and his crew aboard the 'Dark Horse' reeled in the 394.5kg sharkon Sunday between Botany Bay and Port Hacking off the Sydney coast - and the response was poralising.
  
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• Hollyoaks spoilers: 18 new images reveal Mandy exposed, Cher’s rage explodes and huge secret revealed

  02-03-2021 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  It’s all kicking off in Hollyoaks next week (Picture: Lime Pictures)It’s a week of animosity and tension in Hollyoaks, as huge secrets are exposed and showdowns ensue.
  Mandy Richardson (Sarah Jayne Dunn) returns from her holiday and immediately starts planning her wedding to Darren Osborne (Ashley Taylor Dawson), but Luke Morgan (Gary Lucy) reckons she needs to come clean.However, little do they know that Nancy (Jessica Fox) has overheard their conversation!
  Is Mandy and Ella’s
  
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• Holby City spoilers: A shock for Hanssen and desperate times for Cameron

  02-03-2021 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  A disturbing day for Henrik (Picture: BBC)Sahira’s Shah (Laila Rouass)’s father Reyhan (Raad Rawi) is a patient on the Holby City wards tonight, as he’s rushed in with a serious liver condition. It appears that he and Hanssen (Guy Henry) know each other, and Hanssen is immediately upset by a mention of his son Fredrik, who was a pupil at Reyhan’s at school. Of course Fredrik is a sore point with Hanssen after he went on a shooting spree around the hospital, but is there m
  
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• Demi Lovato ‘feels full of divine wisdom not food’ as she slams diets after ‘accidentally’ losing weight

  02-03-2021 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Demi Lovato revealed she has ‘accidentally’ lost weight (Picture: Getty)Demi Lovato has showed off the results of ‘accidentally’ losing weight and hit out at ‘diet culture’.The singer shared the lifestyle changes she has made, telling fans she isn’t strict with herself about what she eats and keeps active in moderation.On Instagram she shared a short video of herself in the mirror posing up in a crop top and pair of loose-fitting trousers‘Accidenta
  
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• Activist writes name and blood type on hand before joining deadly Myanmar protests

  02-03-2021 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  A protester in Myanmar has said he would rather risk his life protesting on the streets than accept the authority of the military regime (Picture: Rex Features)A young activist in Myanmar who took part in the bloodiest day of opposition yet said he would rather risk his life protesting than accept the authority of the military regime.The campaigner, 23, writes his name and blood type on his hand before rallies, and was on the streets on Sunday during the violence which resulted in the deaths of
  
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• Will Smith opens up about running for president and we wouldn’t put it past him: ‘I’ll certainly do my part’

  02-03-2021 08:57 via metro.co.uk
  
  Will Smith has opened up about possibly running for president (Picture: WireImage)Will Smith has opened up about possibly running for president at some point in his career, and we wouldn’t put it past him.The 52-year-old has taken on some of the biggest roles in Hollywood, but he may be turning his attention to politics next.Appearing on the Pod Save America podcast, hosted by Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor, the Bad Boys actor teased that the Smith family could
  
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• Andy Cole tips Erling Haaland to join Manchester City over rivals Manchester United

  02-03-2021 08:57 via metro.co.uk
  
  Erling Haaland is expected to leave Dortmund this summer (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)Manchester United legend Andy Cole believes Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland will end up across the city at another of his former clubs, Manchester City.The Norwegian held talks with the Red Devils over a move to Old Trafford in December 2019 but United were unhappy with the insistence of Mino Raiola that a £62m release clause was inserted into any deal taking the striker to the club.Tha
  
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• Stephen Hendry’s coach explains remarkable rebuilding process: ‘The work he’s doing his exceptional’

  02-03-2021 08:52 via metro.co.uk
  
  Stephen Hendry makes his long-awaited return on Tuesday (Picture: WST)Stephen Hendry is producing ‘exceptional’ work on the practice table and is showing plenty of signs of his old self ahead of his return to professional snooker, says his coach and major player in his comeback, Stephen Feeney.Hendry plays his first professional match since 2012 on Tuesday night when he takes on Matt Selt in the first round of the Gibraltar Open, finally capitalising on the two-year wildcard he was h
  
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• It’s A Sin: Russell T Davies confirms smash hit series won’t return for season 2

  02-03-2021 08:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  It’s A Sin has been praised for its depiction of the Aids crisis (Picture: Channel 4)Sad news, guys – The Pink Palace has officially closed its doors with creator Russell T Davies potentially ruling out It’s A Sin season 2. The absolutely beloved smash-hit series, tracking a group of friends dealing with the HIV crisis from 1980 to 1990, left fans absolutely heartbroken over devastating scenes showing how quickly and relentlessly the disease spread among a group of gay men
  
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• Every change in tomorrow's Budget so far with new funds for pubs and mortgages

  02-03-2021 08:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Budget is tomorrow and features everything from the minimum wage, fuel duty and Universal Credit to £18k for coronavirus-hit firms. Here's every confirmed, rumoured and rejected change so far
  
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• Britney Spears shares rare picture of her teenage sons Sean and Jayden and they’re taller than her now

  02-03-2021 08:47 via metro.co.uk
  
  Britney’s boys are now 15 and 14 (Picture: Instagram)Britney Spears has shared a rare picture with her teenage sons and said she was ‘extremely lucky’ being mum to such ‘gentlemen’.The 39-year-old shares Sean, 15, and Jayden, 14, with ex-husband Kevin Federline, and in a new picture, the teens are taller than their popstar mum.Britney posted two versions of the same shot with different filters to Instagram, as she stood between her sons in a field.Both Sean and Jayd
  
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• Two thirds of young adults so addicted to their phone they struggle to sleep

  02-03-2021 08:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Research by King's College London has found that around 39 per cent of people aged 18-30 reported symptoms such as losing control over how long they spend on their device and distress when they cannot access it
  
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• Neglected North where 'even McDonald's has left' demands PM delivers on promises

  02-03-2021 08:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: We look at the challenge facing the 'Red Wall' towns after the pandemic, speaking to people in Dewsbury in North Yorkshire and Flint in North Wales as Boris Johnson is urged to keep his election promises to the former Labour heartlands which turned to him in 2019
  
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• Harry and Meghan urged to delay Oprah interview out of respect for Prince Philip

  02-03-2021 08:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been urged to ask CBS to delay the show (Picture: CBS/PA)Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been urged to ask CBS to postpone the airing of their Oprah interview while Prince Philip battles an infection in hospital.
  Two trailers for the 90-minute special,promising ‘shocking’ revelations, were released hours before the Duke of Edinburgh, 99, was moved to another hospital for checks on a pre-existing heart condition.
  Senior royal sources claim the f
  
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• Royal family are 'united in prayers' for Prince Philip, 99

  02-03-2021 08:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fears for Philip's health is mounting after the 99-year-old was taken by ambulance from King Edward VII's Hospital in a cloak-and-dagger operation where he was hidden from view by staff.
  
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• WWE Raw results, grades: Bobby Lashley decimates The Miz to win WWE Championship

  02-03-2021 08:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  The All Mighty is the new WWE Champion (Photo: WWE)Bobby Lashley ended a 16-year wait for the WWE Championship despite The Miz’s best efforts on Monday Night Raw.The All Mighty helped the A-Lister win the gold by destroying Drew McIntyre after an already hellish night for the champ at Elimination Chamber, earning himself a shot at the new title holder.On Monday, it was time to pay up, although Miz didn’t seem ready to fight as he and John Morrison came down to convince McIntyre to he
  
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• ‘It’s crass beyond belief’: Piers Morgan lashes out at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Oprah interview

  02-03-2021 08:14 via metro.co.uk
  
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  Piers Morgan went in on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Oprah Winfrey interview on today’s Good Morning Britain.Just one day after the presenter slammed the Duke Of Sussex’s appearance on James Corden’s The Late Late Show, he lashed out at the upcoming no-holds-barred exclusive chat.Kicking off the programme with his co-host Susanna Reid, Piers criticised the tim
  
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• Candace Owens says Democrats 'don't know what equality is' as she attacks Equality Act

  02-03-2021 08:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Equality Act, passed by the House on Thursday, aims to outlaw discrimination against LGBTQ communities but Owens said that it was a threat to women and 'frankly, offensive'.
  
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• Will Mellor thinks Two Pints is ‘bigger than Gavin and Stacey’ as he calls for reunion

  02-03-2021 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Will Mellor thinks Two Pints is bigger than Gavin and Stacey (Picture: BBC)Will Mellor has called for a Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps reunion, while controversially calling it a ‘bigger show’ than Gavin and Stacey.The actor, known for his role as Gaz Wilkinson on the hit BBC sitcom, is keen to follow in Gavin and Stacey’s footsteps and release a long-awaited reunion episode in the future.Will also revealed that co-star Ralf Little is up for a possible reunion, with
  
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• Hollyoaks spoilers: Ollie Morgan left in deadly danger as his Victor Brothers plan goes awry

  02-03-2021 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ollie is in deadly danger from Victor in Hollyoaks (Picture: Lime Pictures)Ollie Morgan (Gabriel Clark) finds himself in deadly danger in Hollyoaks, as he attempts to gain Victor Brothers’ (Benjamin O’Mahony) trust.
  Ollie has been on a downward spiral in recent months, as he’s become more reliant on drugs.
  The young lad has been under a lot of pressure as of late, and he’s struggled to cope with his addiction.
  Recent weeks have seen him resort to whatever means necessary
  
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• Emmerdale spoilers: Jamie Tate leaves Gabby Thomas in agony to lose baby after nasty fall

  02-03-2021 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  (Picture: ITV)So far Jamie Tate’s (Alexander Lincoln) plans to prove to his mum he’s worthy of the Tate surname haven’t exactly gone well. He recently tried to get revenge on Mack (Lawrence Robb) and ended up putting Kyle in danger, so could his evil idea to get rid of Gabby Thomas’ (Rosie Bentham) baby be a plan that works after she suffers a fall?Jamie is secretly delighted when Gabby worries that perhaps she’s not ready for the responsibility of a baby.Later, Gab
  
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• Emmerdale spoilers: Harriet Finch drops a huge bombshell after new death twist

  02-03-2021 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Harriet drops quite the bombshell in Emmerdale (Picture: ITV)Harriet Finch’s (Katherine Dow Blyton) actions leave many residents concerned in Emmerdale, but perhaps none more so than Will Taylor (Dean Andrews), who worries she could be about to reveal their biggest secret.
  Harriet has struggled under the weight of what she and Dawn (Olivia Bromley) did to DI Malone (Mark Womack).The body of the bent copper was initially hidden in the grave of parishioner Richard Thomason, but Will later as
  
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