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• Boy, 10, writes heart-melting letter to his neighbours asking to walk their dog

  23-02-2021 00:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Schoolboy Troy, 10, sent a letter to his neighbours asking if he could walk their pet Labrador puppy after the pandemic is over and it's melting hearts on Reddit
  
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• Man, 57, avoids jail after punching French bulldog three times in the head before trying to drown it

  08-03-2021 19:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Glenn Calderwood, 57, was handed a 20-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months for punching Toffee the French bulldog in the face before trying to drown the dog in a hot tub.
  
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• Katy Perry slammed by BTS army for using band’s phrase on American Idol after she ‘dissed’ fans in 2019 concert

  08-03-2021 19:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  BTS fans are not happy with Katy Perry for giving the band a shout-out on American Idol after she previously ‘dissed’ their fans during a 2019 concert (Picture: Getty/ABC)Katy Perry has been slammed by the BTS Army for using one of the band’s phrases on last night’s American Idol.The singer landed in hot water with the K-pop super group’s fan base after they claimed she had previously ‘dissed’ them during a 2019 concert and so she wasn’t allowed to
  
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• Bin lorry driver dumps burning load onto London street

  08-03-2021 19:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Passerby Sean Mizen captured the clip in Camden, London, as the fire raged and plumes of smoke billowed out of the red Biffa truck.
  
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• Meghan Markle 'was fascinated by Royals', despite interview claims, says childhood friend

  08-03-2021 19:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Sussex, 39, used her two-hour tell-all with Oprah Winfrey to reveal how she went into the Firm 'naively', explaining that Sarah Ferguson had to teach her how to curtsy in Windsor.
  
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• Friends celebrate day one of the Great Unlocking with a bottle of fizz on a park bench

  08-03-2021 19:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Friends celebrated their long-awaited reunion with a bottle of champagne as they met for the first time in months on a bench in Clapham Common, south London, today.
  
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• Meghan and Harry interview was designed to destroy Monarchy, says Piers Morgan

  08-03-2021 19:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sickening. Shameful. Self-pitying. Those were just my initial thoughts after ten minutes of the Oprah whine-athon with Meghan and Harry. Never have I watched a more disingenuous interview.
  
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• ‘Big Show’ Paul Wight reveals WWE boss Vince McMahon’s reaction to shock AEW move

  08-03-2021 19:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wight made his big move last week (Picture: AEW)WWE legend Paul ‘The Big Show’ Wight has revealed Vince McMahon’s reaction to his AEW signing.The former world champion left McMahon’s company after an iconic 22-year career to join Tony Khan’s rival promotion, but it seems there were no hard feels between either party when the deal was announced last week.Speaking to media after AEW Revolution on Sunday night, Wight said: ‘Vince actually called me the day that i
  
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• Your Honor: Cast and how to watch in the UK

  08-03-2021 19:10 via metro.co.uk
  
  Bryan Cranston stars as New Orleans judge Michael Desiato in Your Honor (Picture: Showtime)There’s a gripping new drama for viewers in the UK to check out, with Bryan Cranston’s Your Honor having arriving earlier this month.The plush thriller focuses on a New Orleans high court judge whose world is turned upside down after his son accidentally kills another teenager in a road accident.The victim turns out to be the son of a tyrannical mob boss, and the fallout from the crash leaves b
  
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• Six clues after Sarah Everard, 33, mysteriously vanishes on walk home

  08-03-2021 19:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Police have opened a missing persons probe and have spent days trying to piece Sarah's last known movements together, with murder squad detectives now also attached to the case
  
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• NHS chiefs warn hospitals could have to cut care for vulnerable in funding row

  08-03-2021 19:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Representatives warned of a £7-8bn black hole in six months if Rishi Sunak fails to top up the cash they get from next month
  
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• Azealia Banks sells 24-minute audio sex tape as NFT for $17,000

  08-03-2021 19:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  Azealia Banks has apparently sold an audio sex tape in the world of cryptocurrency (Picture: Getty Images Europe)Azealia Banks has sold a 24-minute long audio-only sex tape with fiance Ryder Ripps as a non-fungible token (NFT) for $17,000 (£13k) in the latest wild virtual purchase in the world of cryptocurrency.For those who also may be scratching their heads at WTF an NFT is, simply broken down, an NFT is a type of cryptocurrency that can hold assets such as artwork and concert tickets, r
  
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• Six areas of England where coronavirus cases are still rising despite lockdown

  08-03-2021 19:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Some areas of England are still recording rises in coronavirus infection rates despite cases plunging around the rest of the country as the vaccine rollout continues
  
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• Meghan and Harry Oprah interview: US media supports couple after shock allegations

  08-03-2021 19:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  US media rushed to Meghan Markle's defence on Sunday night after her bombshell interview with Oprah aired on American TV, leading criticism for the royal family - though some attacked the Duchess.
  
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• Longest serving black female firefighter in London retires after 30 years

  08-03-2021 19:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Rosalie Jones had a 30 year career with Lewisham Fire BrigadeThe longest serving black female firefighter in London has retired after 30 years with Lewisham Fire Brigade.Rosalie Jones joined up in 1989 aged 22 after a chance meeting with a firefighter doing some decorating work for her convinced her that she had what it took.Back then she was busy working at a software company and as a single mother of two daughters.She said her mum inspired her to change career, saying: ‘My mother –
  
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• Excel Esports expand into Valorant with the signing of former G2 star Davidp as team captain

  08-03-2021 19:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Excel Esports have signed former G2 Esports star Davidp as their team captain (Picture: Excel Esports)Excel Esports are expanding into Valorant with the signing of David ‘Davidp’ Prins, who will be the team’s captain.Davidp, 26, was formerly a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player, but has seen a rise to fame with the release of Valorant when he became part of the extremely successful G2 Esports roster. G2 won all seven Ignition Series tournaments in Europe, and now the
  
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• WST Pro Series groups, schedule, TV channel, live stream, prize money and dates

  08-03-2021 18:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ronnie O’Sullivan is playing at the WST Pro Series this week (Picture: VCG via Getty Images)The WST Pro Series continues on Tuesday and runs right through to 21 March when a winner will be crowned at the climax of the final group stage.Big names are joining the fray in the coming days with the likes of Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump looking to stay sharp ahead of the World Championship next month.Already into the second group stage are: Joe Perry, Xiao Guodong, Kyren Wilson, Sunny
  
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• 'Welcome to Fort Pelosi': Rep. Lauren Boebert demands Speaker 'tear down this wall' around Capitol

  08-03-2021 18:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rep. Lauren Boebert demanded Speaker Pelosi 'tear down this wall' of fencing around the Capitol complex - even though a task force recommenders installing a mobile fencing system after Jan. 6 attack.
  
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• Viewers hit out at ITV in wake of Piers Morgan’s comments on Meghan Markle amid mental health campaign

  08-03-2021 18:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan made his feelings on Meghan Markle very clear (Picture: EPA)Viewers have criticised ITV in the wake of comments made by Piers Morgan on Meghan Markle discussing her mental health.In an explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, which aired in the US on Sunday, the Duchess of Sussex revealed she considered taking her own life when she was pregnant with her son Archie.On Monday’s episode of Good Morning Britain, Piers said he ‘doesn’t believe’ she had suicidal tho
  
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• Nike's Phil Knight funds '$270 MILLION' renovation for University of Oregon's new track stadium

  08-03-2021 18:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The University of Oregon will soon re-open its 100-year-old track stadium, Hayward Field, following a renovation that cost donors like Nike co-founder Phil Knight $270 million - and possibly more.
  
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• Protests erupt outside Trump Tower calling for Donald's arrest

  08-03-2021 18:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Demonstrators on Fifth Avenue held signs reading 'Arrest Trump' and 'Florida Man Go Home' on Monday morning, after Trump arrived in New York solo on Sunday for reasons that remain unclear.
  
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• Thomas Tuchel explains why he’s made five changes for Chelsea’s clash with Everton

  08-03-2021 18:46 via metro.co.uk
  
  Chelsea have made five changes to the team that beat Liverpool (Picture: Getty)Thomas Tuchel has made five changes for Chelsea’s clash with Everton this evening as he looks to add ‘freshness’ to the side that beat Liverpool last week,Kurt Zouma, Marcos Alonso, Mateo Kovacic, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Kai Havertz are all return to Tuchel’s starting XI at Stamford Bridge, while Antonio Rudiger, Ben Chilwell, N’Golo Kante, Mason Mount and Hakim Ziyech miss out.The German
  
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• Boris Johnson states admiration for the Queen after Harry and Meghan interview

  08-03-2021 18:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson batted away questions about his views on the dramatic intervention by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as he hosted a No10 press conference this evening.
  
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• Mum killed by boyfriend who stabbed her with sword and 'watched life drain out'

  08-03-2021 18:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Amy-Leanne Stringfellow, 26, died of multiple injuries as she was strangled, hit with a smashed vodka bottle and stabbed with a sword in a "sustained" attack by partner Terence Papworth
  
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• Simply Naked: Fury at Dutch kids' TV show featuring nude adults answering questions about the body

  08-03-2021 18:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A promotion for the programme called 'Simply Naked', which is set to be televised by the public broadcaster NOS, showed a group of adults disrobing in front of an audience of primary school children.
  
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• Piers Morgan reveals Meghan Markle’s dad Thomas will appear on Good Morning Britain after her tell-all Oprah interview

  08-03-2021 18:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan reveals Meghan Markle’s dad Thomas will appear on Good Morning Britain after Oprah interview (Picture: AP/ITV)Piers Morgan has revealed that Meghan Markle’s dad, Thomas Markle, will appear on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday, following her tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey.
  The Duchess of Sussex was joined by Prince Harry in a two-hour chat with US television host Oprah, where they were seen discussing why they chose to leave the Royal family.
  In the interview, which
  
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• Daughter of Brit held in Iran after sentence ends pleads 'let mummy come home'

  08-03-2021 18:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Richard Ratcliffe's six-year-old daughter Gabriella used a pen to cross off the final day in a calendar that counted the days until 'Mummy comes back home'
  
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• Ackley Bridge Series 4: New images tease huge twists as popular drama goes back to school

  08-03-2021 18:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ackley Bridge’s fourth series commences next month (Picture: Channel 4)If you’ve been counting down the days until school is back in session for the Ackley Bridge bunch, then you’ve not got too long to wait, as the Channel 4 drama is back on screens next month.
  However, if you cannot wait until then, then fear not ,as we’ve got two brand new images from the critically-acclaimed show to whet your appetite.
  The first of these pictures reveal best mates Kayla (Robyn Cara) an
  
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• Paul Burrell calls for investigation into Meghan Markle’s racism accusations

  08-03-2021 18:39 via metro.co.uk
  
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  Paul Burrell has insisted there should be an investigation into Meghan Markle’s claims there were concerns and conversations within the Royal Family about how dark her son’s skin might be.During Meghan and Prince Harry’s tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey, she alleged that the comments were made while she was pregnant with Archie.Speaking on Steph’s Packed Lunc
  
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• Gaming doctor demands esports injuries be taken seriously

  08-03-2021 18:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dr. Migliore already has experience working with esports teams as well as individual athletes (Pic: GamerDoc)One Dr Lindsey Migliore has been helping esports players with their injuries and wants more doctors to start taking them seriously.It’s easy to assume that an esports career is safer to pursue than sports like football and basketball, since there’s no worry of players physically injuring each other. But even if players aren’t tackling each other out of their chairs, that
  
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