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• Former leader of notorious paedophile network that wanted to abolish age of consent dies aged 66

  14-01-2021 22:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Steven Freeman was serving time at HMP Bure near Norwich when he tested positive for the deadly virus on December 17.
  
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• Manly Beach and Surfers Paradise evacuated after shark sightings

  26-01-2021 03:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Thousands of swimmers have been evacuated from Sydney's iconic Manly Beach and Main Beach at Surfers Paradise after separate shark sightings.
  
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• YouTuber jumps in to try and break up brutal two on one street fight

  26-01-2021 03:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Comedian Luke Erwin, 26, captured disturbing footage of the bloody fight in Coomera, on the Gold Coast, on Monday afternoon and shared it on Instagram.
  
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• Cat filmed being flung out of window in 'extremely concerning' incident

  26-01-2021 03:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  In the shocking footage, a man can be seen stroking a cat, before another man picks it up around the midriff and tosses it out of an open skylight, before shutting it again
  
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• PAUL THOMAS on... quarantine for travellers

  26-01-2021 03:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  'I don't like it, Hodgkins - they're definitely up to something'
  
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• Schools to 're-open primary school and key exam years first' under new plans

  26-01-2021 03:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Government is reportedly looking at “all options” to reopen schools and a source is claimed to have said schools will be 'the first' thing to reopen when lockdown is eased
  
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• SUV driver kills woman in her 70s and injuries several others in Portland

  26-01-2021 03:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A woman in her 70s has died and five others were injured after a driver hit multiple people over a mile-long stretch in Portland, according to police.
  
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• Australian of the Year Grace Tame takes sly dig at Scott Morrison over climate change

  26-01-2021 03:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The first Tasmanian to ever be named Australian of the Year, Grace Tame, 26, has become a key voice on social issues - including calling for a change to the Australia Day date.
  
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• HMRC relaxes rules on tax returns amid fears coronavirus pandemic could cause millions to be fined

  26-01-2021 03:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The traditional January 31 deadline for tax returns has been relaxed for the first time ever amid fears the pandemic could cause millions to be fined. HMRC will not penalise anyone who files before Feb. 28.
  
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• Schools closures risk 'calamitous' impact on children's mental health, paediatricians warn

  26-01-2021 02:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leading child health experts in the UK have warned anxiety, depression and self-harm are all 'at frightening levels,' as they urge the Government to reopen schools.
  
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• UK arrivals 'to pay more than £1,000 for hotel quarantine stay' under new plans

  26-01-2021 02:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Best Western hotel chain said it was 'ready to step in' and were waiting for the Government 'green light' to provide 'safe, cared for Covid isolation for travellers requiring hotel quarantine'
  
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• Ofcom clears C4 over its 'deepfake' Queen message during festive broadcast

  26-01-2021 02:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  UK Media regulator revealed yesterday that the media regulator has decided not to investigate the 354 complaints it received about the Christmas Day broadcast.
  
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• Forbes '30 under 30' announces trip to Bermuda to avoid 'monotony and gloom' of COVID - then cancels

  26-01-2021 02:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Forbes announced a month-long networking trip to Bermuda (left) Monday, then cancelled it hours later. Randall Lane, chief content officer (right) sparked controversy this month with Trump attack.
  
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• Man in SUV mounts sidewalk in Portland and injures six people, including woman in her 70s

  26-01-2021 02:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A woman in her 70s has died and five others were injured after a driver hit multiple people over a mile-long stretch in Portland, according to police.
  
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• TV stars, actors and radio hosts line up to slam Australia Day as January 26 gets underway

  26-01-2021 02:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A host of celebrities have refused to celebrate Australia Day and have instead called for the date to be changed because it causes too much pain for First Nations people.
  
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• A million people have upped alcohol intake to dangerous levels during Covid-19 pandemic, poll shows

  26-01-2021 02:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The number of people drinking a harmful amount of alcohol each week has risen by more than a million since last year, according to a YouGov poll from Public Health England.
  
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• Cancer operations fell by 800 in the first fortnight of 2021 as Covid cases surged

  26-01-2021 02:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An estimated 800 cancer surgeries - about 13 per cent - were delayed between January 3 and 17, with London and surrounding counties the worst hit.
  
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• Games Inbox: Xbox Series X UK stock update, Resident Evil 5 remake, and Knights Of The Old Republic 3

  26-01-2021 02:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Xbox Series X – still not easy to get hold of (pic: Microsoft)The Tuesday Inbox wonders what IO Interactive’s James Bond game will be like, as one reader feels sorry for CD Projekt developers.To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected]
  Without hesitation
  I get that the PlayStation 5 has been more popular out of the gate, with no real new games on the Xbox Series X it’s not surprising, but it’s Microsoft’s console that I’m waiting f
  
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• Mum watched baby die as first aider not sent in case it would be 'too traumatic'

  26-01-2021 01:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Megan Thrupp and partner Kris Low learned that a first responder was on their street at the time of the tragedy but was not summoned because of policy
  
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• Who will be forced to quarantine and can I upgrade my hotel room? The new isolation for travellers 

  26-01-2021 01:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As a first step, British travellers returning from high-risk countries where new strains of the virus have been detected, such as Brazil and South Africa, will be forced to isolate for ten days in airport hotels.
  
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• Casino CEO and wife arrested for flying to remote Canada to be vaccinated with indigenous people

  26-01-2021 01:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rodney Baker, a Canadian casino CEO who earned over $8m in 2019, and his Russian-born actress wife were fined $900 each for chartering the jet to jump the vaccination line at a remote First Nation town.
  
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• Universal Credit £20 boost 'to be extended while Covid rules are still in place'

  26-01-2021 01:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The bump - an extra £20 a week, or £1,040 a year - was announced last April in a bid to help finance those who had lost their jobs or income during the pandemic
  
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• Thousands flock to PACKED beaches across Sydney for Australia Day celebrations in the sun

  26-01-2021 01:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people have flocked to Sydney's beaches to celebrate Australia Day as temperatures surge beyond 40C.
  
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• House Democrats deliver article of impeachment accusing Donald Trump of 'incitement of insurrection'

  26-01-2021 01:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The House impeachment managers made the journey less than three weeks after a MAGA riot ransacked the Capitol during the electoral count after Trump told supporters to 'fight.'
  
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• Police launch appeal after door from a small PLANE is found on the M4 in Wiltshire

  26-01-2021 01:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wiltshire Police's specialist operations department have launched an appeal on social media after a mysterious plane door was discovered in lane one on the M4 near Swindon on January 9.
  
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• Police release wanted poster for a woman who will ring a bell with anyone who's a fan of Cold Chisel

  26-01-2021 01:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Adelaide woman Khe Sanh Cox, 28, is wanted by police for a number of offences including removing a detention bracelet. Many people said her name have to be a reference to Cold Chisel.
  
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• Skin cancer rates up 470% in the UK since the 1980s

  26-01-2021 01:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Skin cancer rates have rocketed since the 1980s, with the biggest rise recorded in men. There is hope that public health campaigns have worked, as patient numbers for under 35s have stabilised.
  
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• Trump's words inspired me to storm the Capitol and I was brainwashed, MAGA rioter says

  26-01-2021 01:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dustin Byron Thompson is charged with stealing a coat rack during Capitol riots. Thompson, 36, of Columbus, Ohio was stopped by Capitol Police agents in the hours after the riot but he fled.
  
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• Dani Dyer shares sweet new snap of newborn son days after giving birth

  26-01-2021 01:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dani has welcomed her first child (Picture: Instagram)Dani Dyer has shared a sweet new snap of her newborn son just days after she gave birth.The Love Island star welcomed her first child with boyfriend Sammy Kimmence last weekend, and has now given fans an update after a long labour.Taking to her Instagram Story, Dani posted the adorable photo of her cradling the baby boy in her arms while he was fast asleep, with a grey jumper covering him to keep him warm.Dani wrote: ‘Thankyou all so so
  
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• Your daily horoscope for January 26, 2021

  26-01-2021 01:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  What lies ahead? (Picture: Metro.co.uk/ Getty)The stars have lots in store today.Leo and Virgo should take a stand today, while Libra will find themselves sharing their feelings.Meanwhile, Capricorn is taking another look at how they manage their money – but it could mean having a little more to do things they enjoy.Read on below to find out what the stars have in store for your sign.What star sign are you?
  Aries: March 21 to April 20 Taurus: April 21 to May 21 Gemini: May 22 to June 21 Ca
  
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