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• Brittany Higgins' partner breaks his silence over her rape allegations

  23-02-2021 02:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The former Liberal Party staffer claimed last Monday that she was assaulted by a male colleague inside their boss Defence Minister Linda Reynolds' office in 2019 when she was 24.
  
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• Hunt for woman who spat at bus passenger in row over mask

  06-03-2021 15:05 via metro.co.uk
  
  CCTV captured the woman shout at a passenger who asked her to put a mask on and then spit at himA hunt is underway for a woman who spat at a commuter for asking her to put on a face mask.
  CCTV cameras pictured a woman stepping onto a bus running through Northampton without any face covering.When a man asked her to wear one, she shouted at him, walked towards him, then spat in his direction from about a foot away.The bus driver then told her to get out and she left around the town’s Weston
  
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• The guilt from being signed off work is adding to my mental health issues

  06-03-2021 15:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  I have found that one of the hardest parts of being signed off with a sick note is the feeling of letting others down (Picture: Jack Wynn)‘I’m signing you off work for two weeks’. As soon as my GP had written the note to my manager, I felt a huge sense of relief. Up until that moment I had found myself falling out of bed 10 minutes before the start of my shift at my call centre job, before crawling back into it as soon as the working day was done. Outside of work
  
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• Micah Richards names top three Champions League contenders

  06-03-2021 14:52 via metro.co.uk
  
  Robert Lewandowski netted as Bayern motored to a 4-1 win over Lazio in the first leg of their last-16 tie (Picture: Getty Images)Micah Richards has named Bayern Munich as his favourites to win the Champions League, followed by Manchester City and then Paris Saint-Germain.Bayern, who beat PSG in last year’s final to lift the trophy, already have one foot in this season’s quarter-finals after their dominant 4-1 victory over Lazio in the away leg of their last-16 tie.Meanwhile, City and
  
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• ‘It’s a calamity!’ – Martin Keown slams Bernd Leno and Granit Xhaka after error for Burnley goal

  06-03-2021 14:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  Xhaka’s attempted clearance ended up in the back of the net (Picture: Getty)Martin Keown believes Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno was at fault for the ‘calamity’ goal conceded against Burnley.The Gunners took the lead through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang early on and looked to be in control of the contest as half-time approached.Arsenal were guilty of over-playing at the back however with Leno passing to Granit Xhaka in his own box, with the midfielder’s attempted clearance cl
  
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• What’s your birthstone and how can you use it?

  06-03-2021 14:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  Do you know your birthstone? (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)Do you connect with amethyst, emerald, diamond or ruby?It is an ancient custom to associate certain gems, crystals and stones with a month of the year, and this practice dates back centuries (it’s even mentioned in the bible) across many cultures and continents.
  Along with being very helpful when choosing birthday presents, the idea of birthstones is that wearing or holding yours can give you a special energy.
  Over time and space, th
  
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• Chinese takeaway adds Wham Bar Chow Mein to menu following 'popular demand'

  06-03-2021 14:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Rice Box Derry in Northern Ireland now offers a Chow Mein sprinkled in broken pieces of Wham Bar for £4.50 - and the announcement sparked a rather angry response on Facebook
  
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• Good Morning Britain’s Alex Beresford tells Piers Morgan to ‘lay off’ pregnant Meghan Markle

  06-03-2021 14:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  Alex and Piers clashed over Meghan (Picture: REX/Backgrid)Good Morning Britain’s Alex Beresford has clashed with Piers Morgan over his opinions on Meghan Markle.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s upcoming interview with Oprah Winfrey has already caused waves before it has aired, after teasers saw Meghan accuses the Royal family of ‘perpetuating falsehoods’ against her and Harry.Piers Morgan has been at the forefront of the criticism of Meghan, calling her and Harry’s
  
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• Girl who plunged from swing rope at Waste Point, Canberra makes miraculous recovery

  06-03-2021 14:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Indi Mayhew, 17, was with some friends at idyllic swimming spot on the Snowy River called Waste Point in the Kosciuszko National Park, south of Canberra,on December 4.
  
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• Malabar Beach in Sydney's east is closed after suspicious package washes up on shore

  06-03-2021 14:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 10kg package was found at Malabar Beach in Sydney's east on Saturday morning by a 27-year-old man scouring the beach with his metal detector.
  
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• Machine Gun Kelly rocks purple pigtails for date night with Megan Fox, Mod Sun and Avril Lavigne

  06-03-2021 14:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mod Sun and Avril Lavigne went on a double date with Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox (Picture: Backgrid)Machine Gun Kelly revealed a new look this week after stepping out for dinner with Megan Fox, Mod Sun and Avril Lavigne with three purple pigtails. The rapper, 30, let his hair do the talking as he stuck to an all-black outfit, while Megan, 34, went for jeans, heels and a long black coat. The pair were joined by cute new couple Mod Sun, 33, and Avril Lavigne, 36, as they grabbed dinn
  
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• Woman shares easy hack to remove rust and burn marks from irons with paracetamol

  06-03-2021 14:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  The tablet scrubs and shines the plate (Picture: Facebook)Irons are expensive, but one burn can put yours out of action for good.Prevention is better than cure. However, if it’s too late for morals and you need a fix, this one’s for you.A tip shared on the Facebook group Mrs Hinch Made Me Do It has astounded cleaning fans, only costing a couple of pence and getting rid of burn marks instantly.The post read: ‘For those wondering about the trick to remove burn marks on your iron
  
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• Snorkeler finds £1.1 million worth of cocaine floating inside taped bin bag

  06-03-2021 14:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The swimmer found a floating bale filled with 25 bricks of cocaine off the Florida Keys and was described as a "Good Samaritan" by police after alerting the authorities
  
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• Couple 'living in fear' due to golf-club wielding housemate from hell

  06-03-2021 14:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Humberside Police said the victim was left "shaking" after the incident - a man was arrested but has since been released without charge
  
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• Anyone aged 56 and over can now book Covid jab

  06-03-2021 13:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  People aged 56 and over can now book their Covid vaccine online.The new age bracket is yet to be announced by the Government – but the NHS website has seemingly confirmed the news.Ministers are aiming for all over 50s to have been offered their jabs by May.This is a breaking story – more follows.
  
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• Child dies after fire at block of flats in London

  06-03-2021 13:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Firefighters rescued a woman and two children from the top floor of the building, London Fire Brigade said.
  
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• Bruno Fernandes explains how Manchester United must play to stop Manchester City in derby

  06-03-2021 13:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  Fernandes issues rallying cry ahead of Sunday’s derby (Picture: Getty)Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United must ‘play as a team’ to stand a chance of stopping Manchester City.Pep Guardiola’s side have opened up a 14-point lead at the summit of the Premier League ahead of the visit of second place United on Sunday.City have won 21 games on the bounce while United are undefeated on the road in 21 games. But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have won just one of their last
  
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• New Covid strains ‘very unlikely’ to stop UK returning to normal this summer

  06-03-2021 13:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Professor Sharon Peacock was 'optimistic' Brits will enjoy a normal summer as adapting Covid-19 vaccines will allow country to avoid a fourth lockdown
  
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• Can you get pregnant while you’re on your period?

  06-03-2021 13:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  Better safe than sorry (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)There are a lot of myths around sex and reproduction that still need to be busted.One of those is that you cannot get pregnant if you have sex on your period.Whether you’re looking to have a baby or not, here’s what you should know about period sex and reproduction…Can you get pregnant when you’re on your period?In short, yes, you can get pregnant if you have unprotected sex while you’re on your period.Accor
  
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• Paedophile, 35, is jailed for 23 years after string of 'abhorrent' rapes and sex attacks on a child

  06-03-2021 13:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sean McConnell, 35, was jailed for 23 years at Bradford Crown Court for 'abhorrent crimes' against a child more than a decade ago. The victim, who cannot be named, came forward in 2017.
  
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• Rita Ora shares backstage glimpse at Sydney Mardi Gras before incredible performance

  06-03-2021 13:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  Rita Ora stunned at Mardi Gras in Sydney (Picture: Instagram/Getty)Rita Ora has given fans a look at what goes on behind the scenes of Mardi Gras in Sydney, Australia, before taking to the stage. The singer, 30, showed off a host of outfits for the big occasion, including a crop top with enormous turquoise tulle sleeves and a rainbow-coloured asymmetrical unitard. Rita donned a rainbow cape over a blue diamante encrusted leotard for her headline performance at the 43rdannual LGBTQI+ Ma
  
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• Gwyneth Paltrow’s husband Brad Falchuk ‘lost taste and smell for nine months’ amid coronavirus battle

  06-03-2021 13:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gwyneth Paltrow‘s husband Brad Falchuk lost his taste and smell (Picture: Netflix)Gwyneth Paltrow revealed husband Brad Falchuk lost his sense of taste and smell for nine months, amid his battle with coronavirus.The Iron Man actress and her partner have both been affected by lingering symptoms, something many refer to as ‘long Covid-19’ – where symptoms typically last weeks or months after the initial infection has gone.Discussing the illness, the 48-year-old told People
  
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• Teacher jailed for sex with schoolboy 'dumped ex when he said no to swinging'

  06-03-2021 13:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Kandice Barber, 35, was jailed for more than six years at Aylesbury Crown Court yesterday after a jury found she had sex with a 15-year-old pupil
  
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• Court workers' union votes to go on strike over Covid safety concerns

  06-03-2021 13:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Members of the Public and Commercial Services union at Liverpool Law Courts and Snaresbrook Crown Court in London backed industrial action.
  
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• Kat Slater reveals Phil Mitchell’s ‘lady garden’ sex technique in EastEnders

  06-03-2021 13:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  Phil Mitchell or Alan Titchmarsh? (Picture: BBC)Ever wondered how Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) manages to woo so many women in EastEnders?
  Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) appears to have given away his secret as she admitted that he knows his way around her ‘lady garden’ – and is more green fingered than Alan Titchmarsh.
  Sorry if you have just had your lunch. But Kat has had a spring in her step since hooking up with Phil – so it seems like she is being honest when she desc
  
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• Wanted sex predator is caught in Melbourne as police hunt ANOTHER convicted predator

  06-03-2021 13:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  One of two registered sex offenders wanted by Victorian police has been taken into custody.
  
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• Great apes given Covid vaccine in world-first after outbreak at zoo

  06-03-2021 13:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  It is the first known coronavirus vaccinations of great apes (Picture: San Diego Zoo Global/AFP via Getty)The San Diego Zoo has vaccinated a number of its great apes against Covid in a world-first, after several gorillas fell ill with the virus at the beginning of the year.Four orangutans and five bonobos have been given an experimental jab developed by Zoetis, a veterinary pharmaceutical company, National Geographic reports.Karen, who was the first orangutan in the world to have open-heart surg
  
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• More than 20 inmates died of Covid within two weeks

  06-03-2021 13:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  This is the sixth week in a row that positive coronavirus cases and deaths have gone down(Picture: PA)Prisons in England and Wales have seen 23 inmates die from coronavirus in the space of a fortnight.
  In the two weeks to March 1, one other person died for reasons related to the disease and 1,478 inmates in adult jails tested positive.
  No one in youth custody services has died from Covid-19 but eight young people have contracted it.
  Some 63 prisons had at least one prisoner who had tested positi
  
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• ACT records cases of contagious Covid South African strain in two returned travellers from Singapore

  06-03-2021 13:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The highly contagious South African coronavirus strain has reached the ACT in two men who flew in from Singapore on a plane with more than 175 people on board. 
  
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• Girlfriend's shameless crocodile tears to police moments after killing boyfriend

  06-03-2021 13:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Leicestershire Police said if twice-convicted Emma-Jayne Magson, 28, had called emergency services earlier James Knight may have survived
  
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