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• Jeremy Mathieu claims Antoine Griezmann moving to Barcelona was a ‘mistake’

  23-02-2021 11:36 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Frenchman made the switch to Camp Nou in 2019 (Picture: Getty Images)Antoine Griezmann’s decision to move from Atletico Madrid to Barcelona has been branded a ‘mistake’ by Jeremy Mathieu.Griezmann, 29, made the £108million switch to Camp Nou in 2019 but has struggled to hit the dizzying heights reached at the Wanda Metropolitano.The French World Cup winner jetted straight out of Barcelona after last week’s damaging 4-1 home defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the C
  
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• Downing Street spends £2,6000,000 on refurbs to hold White House-style briefings

  06-03-2021 17:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  The cash was used for an extensive overhaul of No 9 (Pictures:Rex)More than £2.6 million has been spent on refurbishments inside Downing Street so the Government can hold White House-style press briefings.It has been used to overhaul No 9 by making structural changes, carrying out electrical works and installing equipment, lighting and internet infrastructure for the televised question and answer sessions with journalists.The cost of the renovations was revealed as Boris Johnson faces pres
  
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• Police search ponds in London in desperate hunt for missing woman, 33, who vanished on her way home

  06-03-2021 17:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sarah Everard, 33, was last seen walking between Clapham Junction and Brixton at 9pm on Wednesday. London Metropolitan Police have released a fresh appeal to find her.
  
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• Man, 50, arrested in Dundee over disappearance of woman and two children from Gloucestershire

  06-03-2021 17:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A 50-year-old man has been arrested in Dundee in connection with the disappearance of a woman and two children.
  
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• Piers Morgan brands Meghan Markle's friend Patrick J Adams a 'jumped-up twerp' over comments

  06-03-2021 17:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The GMB presenter branded Mr Adams (pictured with Meghan in Suits) a 'jumped-up twerp' and said his comments were 'disgusting' after the Canadian actor's lengthy Twitter post.
  
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• Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes’ relationship history: How long have the couple been together as they announce baby news?

  06-03-2021 17:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  Inside Zoella and Alfie Deyes’ relationship as they announce baby newsYouTuber Zoe Sugg sent fans into a spin when she announced her pregnancy, with boyfriend Alfie Deyes.The 30-year-old, also known as Zoella, confirmed their happy news on Instagram, sharing a sweet montage of clips, showing off their scan photo and hospital visits.The mum-to-be also shared a glimpse of her growing baby bump as she posed in a mirror, in a brief clip.Alongside the post, she told fans: ‘We’re sup
  
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• Trump orders top GOP groups to STOP using his name in fundraising emails

  06-03-2021 17:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Trump's lawyers sent the cease-and-desist letters on Friday to the Republican National Committee and umbrella fundraising groups for House and Senate GOP candidates.
  
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• Another 158 people die with Covid in UK and 6,040 test positive

  06-03-2021 17:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  The UK has recorded a further 158 deaths and 6,040 positive cases (Picture: PA/EPA)The UK has recorded another 158 coronavirus deaths, bringing the overall tally since the beginning of the pandemic to 124,419.A further 6,040 people have tested positive for Covid-19 over the last 24 hours, the latest figures from the Department of Health show. This brings the total number of lab-confirmed cases to 4,213,343.In total, more than 21.7 million people have now had their first jab, while 1,090,840 have
  
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• Seal becomes ‘local celeb’ after returning to same spot on Thames every day

  06-03-2021 17:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  Londoners said sightings of the seal were ‘magical’ (Picture: Broni Lloyd-Edwards)An adorable seal has become a ‘local celeb’ in west London after returning to the same spot every day for a week.Incredible pictures show the animal relaxing on the bank of the River Thames, near St Paul’s school boathouse in Barnes.It was first spotted ‘wobbling’ up a ramp to avoid high tides on Tuesday, and has returned to the same area every day since.The seal has k
  
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• RuPaul’s Drag Race star Symone stuns with ‘Say Their Names’ ensemble in honour of Black Lives Matter movement

  06-03-2021 17:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  Symone used her platform to make an incredibly powerful statement (Picture: Netflix)RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Symone stunned the judges and viewers with her runway on the latest episode of the show, wearing an ensemble embellished with the phrase ‘Say Their Names’ in honour of Black Lives Matter and Black Trans Lives Matter.In week nine of the 13th series of Drag Race in the US, RuPaul challenged the queens to bring their best ‘Fascinating Fascinators’ fashion to
  
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• Just as Labour built back Britain after WWII, we can build a better London after the pandemic

  06-03-2021 17:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ultimately, this election is about building the better London we owe our key workers and that we all deserve after the pandemic (Picture: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)It has been a truly dreadful year for London and the entire world.None of us have been untouched by the effects of the pandemic. But I’m immensely proud of how our city has pulled together. I’m proud of the sacrifices made by our heroic NHS and key workers to save lives and keep things moving, and I am proud of each and every
  
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• UK Covid daily death toll rises by 236 in huge 74 per cent drop in one month

  06-03-2021 17:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A month ago the Department of Health announced 828 deaths, with the UK's Covid death rate falling dramatically ahead of schools reopening on Monday
  
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• Three-legged Golden Retriever living her best life thanks to new bionic leg

  06-03-2021 17:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  What a good girl (Picture: Mercury Press & Media)A three-legged dog is living her life to the fullest thanks to her new bionic leg.Frankie, two, was born with her umbilical cord wrapped around her front right foot, which resulted in a lack of blood circulation.She was also the runt of her little, and breeders were worried she wouldn’t make it because she had a tough time gaining weight after she was born.When Joey Bennett, 59, and Jodie Reid, 65, from Ontario, Canada, heard about littl
  
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• Kate Middleton 'sad' it's taken pandemic for public to support frontline workers

  06-03-2021 17:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The BBC programme celebrates the Commonwealth and will be aired just hours before the explosive tell-all interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
  
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• Bridgerton star says there’s ‘no reason’ for TV shows not to consider colourblind casting

  06-03-2021 17:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Bridgerton’s Ruby Barker urged other TV shows to follow suit (Picture: Netflix)Bridgerton star Ruby Barker has said there’s ‘no reason’ why all TV shows shouldn’t consider colourblind casting, after the massive success of the Netflix series.Bridgerton was widely praised for its colourblind casting and, as the Marina Thompson actress pointed out, it became the most successful series Netflix has ever made.Chatting to Metro.co.uk ahead of the release of her first featu
  
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• Cost of Test and Trace to pass £37,000,000,000 despite ‘marginal impact’

  06-03-2021 16:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  MPs have questioned if the system is worth such ‘eye watering’ sums (Picture: Getty)The privately-run Test and Trace service is getting another £15billion in funding, despite concerns that taxpayers aren’t getting value for money.
  It adds to the £22billion allocated for 2020/21, taking the total to a massive £37billion over two years.
  The cash injection was confirmed in the small print of Rishi Sunak’s Budget and will come from a from a special £55
  
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• Everything we know after girl, 16, killed in suspected knife attack in village

  06-03-2021 16:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  South Wales Police have confirmed investigations are continuing with two men arrested after the "sudden and unexplained death" of an unnamed teen girl, 16, in in Ynyswen, a rural village in Rhondda Cynon Taf near Treorchy
  
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• California is set to ban boys and girls sections in big toy and clothes stores

  06-03-2021 16:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A proposed bill would make it illegal for retailers in California to put up signs saying 'boys' and 'girls' over displays of toys, clothes or childcare items under the threat of a $1,000 fine.
  
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• Martin Keown calls for Arsenal squad overhaul after Burnley draw

  06-03-2021 16:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  Keown feels his former side need a shake-up of their squad (Picture: Getty Images)Martin Keown says Arsenal’s squad is in need of an overhaul after individual errors and scorned chances saw them drop points in a 1-1 draw with Burnley on Saturday.After Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring early on, the Gunners were the orchestrators of their own downfall when Granit Xhaka’s attempted pass to David Luiz inside the box was fired off Chris Wood and into the back of the net.Nicola
  
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• Premier League explains why Arsenal were denied penalty against Burnley

  06-03-2021 16:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  Arsenal felt they should have been awarded a penalty against Burnley (BT Sport)The Premier League has claimed that Arsenal were denied a penalty against Burnley because Erik Pieters was in ‘close proximity’ to Nicolas Pepe.The Gunners were forced to settle for a point at Turf Moor after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s early opener was cancelled out by Chris Wood, who benefitted from a huge mistake by Granit Xhaka.However, Arsenal felt aggrieved in the 75th minute when Pepe’s
  
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• 'Miracle on Ice' star Mark Pavelich found dead at 63 at a mental health treatment center

  06-03-2021 16:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mark Pavelich, who played a key role for the legendary 'Miracle on Ice' Olympic team, is dead at 63 years old after being found at a Minnesota residential treatment center.
  
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• Joe Cole questions whether Arsenal need a more experienced manager after Burnley half-time setback

  06-03-2021 16:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  Arsenal dropped points at Turf Moor despite taking the lead (Picture: Getty)Joe Cole has questioned Mikel Arteta’s half-time approach against Burnley, suggesting a more experienced manager may have demanded more from his Arsenal side.Pierre-Emerick Aubamayeng’s opener at Turf Moor on Saturday was wiped out just before half-time thanks to a calamitous error involving Granit Xhaka and goalkeeper Bernd Leno, with Chris Wood equalising as a result.Both sides had their chances in a thrill
  
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• Mardi Gras revellers party all night long in Sydney

  06-03-2021 16:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Partygoers dressed in tutus, feathers and all colours of the rainbow packed the streets of Sydney after the annual event came to a close on Saturday night.
  
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• Child dies after fire rips through flat in south London

  06-03-2021 16:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  A woman, 34, and another child are in hospital with serious injuries (Picture: UKNewsInPictures)A child has tragically died after a fire in a block of flats in south London.A woman, 34, and another child suffered serious injuries after the blaze broke out early Saturday morning.Forty firefighters and six engines were called to the scene in Russett Way, Greenwich at 5.44am.The woman and two children were rushed to hospital after being rescued from the top floor of the building. One child, ag
  
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• WWE legend Kurt Angle looks ripped and teases epic return in cryptic video before AEW Revolution

  06-03-2021 16:34 via metro.co.uk
  
  WWE superstar Kurt AngleWWE legend Kurt Angle posted the most tantalising tease to get the wrestling world talking before AEW Revolution.The Hall of Famer – whose final match was a losing effort against King Corbin at WrestleMania 35 – uploaded a very cryptic video as he looked absolutely ripped lacing up his boots and wearing his trademark singlet and a number of t-shirt designs.The post came just one day ahead of All Elite Wrestling’s highly anticipated pay-per-view on Sunday
  
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• Sunshine Coast gambling addict mum Andrea Johnston spent $480,000 over four years at Caloundra RSL

  06-03-2021 16:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andrea Jenelle Johnston narrowly avoided jail on Monday despite failing to repay her daughter, Kaeli Danielle Casey, now 23, $71,969 of the money owed to her.
  
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• 'Sadistic' killer who stabbed journalist to death dies with Covid 

  06-03-2021 16:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Lee Whiteley, 41, who was jailed for life for the murder of Daily Mail journalist Peter England, 54, in November 2002, died on Monday.
  
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• Ex CBBC and CITV presenter Michael Underwood reveals career change to be teacher after ‘phone stopped ringing’

  06-03-2021 16:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  Michael Underwood has traded presenting for teaching(Picture:BBC/@michaelunderwoodteach/Instagram)Michael Underwood has revealed he is now a primary school teacher after deciding on a career change from presenting. The former children’s TV presenter, 45, who was famous for hosting shows on CBBC and CITV, has now turned his skills to teaching kids in the classroom after finding offers of TV work began to dry up. He revealed to The Mirror: ‘The phone stopped ringing, it&rsquo
  
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• Chilling footage shows girls screaming in terror at 'ghost' that mum can't see

  06-03-2021 16:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A video posted on YouTube captioned 'Girls see ghost and run' has been viewed more than one million times as it shows the children screaming in terror after looking into the empty kitchen
  
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• Shocking drone images show how close village is to disappearing into the sea

  06-03-2021 16:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The bird's eye view snaps show the effects of coastal erosion on villagers in Eastchurch, Kent, where homes have already begun tumbling off a cliff into the sea
  
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