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• Bristol band The Pop Group's Mark Stewart dies aged 62

  21-04-2023 22:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  His record label announced the singer died in the early hours of Friday.
  
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• Councillor suspended for 'Wales is for Welsh people' rant

  21-04-2023 22:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Terry Davies was suspended after being found to have used discriminatory language.
  
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• Londonderry: Man released by police after New IRA questioning

  21-04-2023 22:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 41-year-old was detained in Creggan in Londonderry on Friday after a house was searched.
  
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• Climate change’s unexpected impact on small talk | Fiona Katauskas

  21-04-2023 22:00 via theguardian.com
  
  There used to be at least one safe topic Continue reading...
  
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• CBI suspends key activities after rape and sex assault allegations

  21-04-2023 21:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The group vows to "rebuild trust" following recent revelations which led major firms to quit as members.
  
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• Heath secretary to ask court if next RCN nurses' strike is lawful

  21-04-2023 21:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The health secretary is to challenge whether the RCN has a mandate for its 48-hour walkout on 30 April.
  
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• Council loses court bid to block asylum seekers plan for Essex base

  21-04-2023 20:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Home Office wants to move up to 1,700 male asylum seekers to a former RAF base in Essex.
  
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• Ex-GAA club official jailed for sex abuse

  21-04-2023 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ex-Crossmaglen treasurer Thomas McKenna is sentenced to 16 years for 162 offences against 23 victims.
  
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• Herpes deaths: Nothing clinically to suggest women had virus, inquest told - BBC

  21-04-2023 19:00 via news.google.com
  
  Herpes deaths: Nothing clinically to suggest women had virus, inquest told  BBCMum of woman who died of herpes in tears as she recalls daughter's 'agony'  Kent LiveMother of woman who died with herpes ‘disgusted’ by NHS trust’s ‘lies’  The IndependentHerpes deaths: NHS trust lied about virus links, inquest hears  BBCTearful mother accuses NHS trust of lying to her family after daughter died 'in agony' with herpes  Da
  
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• Metallica land first UK number one album in 15 years

  21-04-2023 18:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US heavy metal band have now topped the UK albums chart on four occasions.
  
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• Dominic Raab hits out at 'activist civil servants' after resignation

  21-04-2023 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ex-deputy PM blames "over-unionised" officials for blocking his reforms in a BBC interview.
  
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• Coronation cuisine that we can all unite behind | Letters

  21-04-2023 18:36 via theguardian.com
  
  You can’t beat curled-up fish-paste sandwiches washed down with Tizer, writes Andrew Shepherd, while David Dickson suggests a vegan dish. Plus letters from Sue Wallace and Dr Anthony IsaacsWhy is there such a fuss about coronation signature dishes (King Charles and Camilla choose coronation quiche as signature dish, 17 April)? Thankfully, I won’t have to eat coronation quiche if I don’t want to – broad beans in a quiche seems a bit leaden to my taste. I have never eaten c
  
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• Harland & Wolff delivers first ship in 20 years

  21-04-2023 18:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Belfast shipyard has delivered the first of 23 barges ordered by London-based firm Cory.
  
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• Dai Young suspended as Cardiff director of rugby

  21-04-2023 17:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dai Young is suspended as Cardiff director of rugby amid reports of complaints made against him from employees at the Welsh region.
  
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• Tell us: has a bad romantic experience put you off dating?

  21-04-2023 17:39 via theguardian.com
  
  We want to hear about your tales of heartbreak – anonymously – and how they impacted your willingness to look for love againA terrible romantic experience can be enough to put anyone off dating – and even lose their faith in love altogether. Yet bad dates and disastrous relationships aren’t uncommon. With this in mind, we want to hear about your tales of heartbreak – anonymously, of course – and how they impacted your willingness to look for love again.Perhaps
  
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• Chris Kaba: Men accused of murder plot with Met shooting victim

  21-04-2023 17:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Six men are accused of conspiring over a shooting with Chris Kaba, who was killed by police last year.
  
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• Neighbour admits killing mother and daughters in house fire

  21-04-2023 16:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fatoumatta Hydara and her daughters, aged one and three, died from inhaling smoke in the house fire.
  
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• Raab resigns: how the bullying claims against him piled up – video timeline

  21-04-2023 15:10 via theguardian.com
  
  Dominic Raab has resigned as deputy prime minister and justice secretary after an independent investigation found he bullied civil servants, though he criticised the report as 'flawed'. Raab denied claims he belittled and demeaned his staff and said he 'behaved professionally at all times', but said he was resigning because he had promised to do so if the bullying complaints were upheld. Here is a look back at how the pressure mounted on Raab to resign as the allegations became more and more dam
  
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• Big tent for the Big One: Extinction Rebellion shows softer side in London protest

  21-04-2023 15:08 via theguardian.com
  
  Mass protest on climate crisis by 200 groups led by XR, which has halted disruptive tacticsThousands of climate protesters picketed government departments and filled the streets of Westminster on the first day of the Big One, a mass demonstration by 200 different groups headed by Extinction Rebellion (XR).The goal was to build a wide coalition, including bigger groups such as Avaaz, Friends of the Earth and Keep Britain Tidy, plus local and community groups, in order to bring people to a climate
  
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• UK sandwich chain Pret A Manger launches in India

  21-04-2023 14:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  This week, US technology giant Apple also opened its first two retail outlets in the country.
  
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• Halt Ofsted inspections after Ruth Perry's death, says sister

  21-04-2023 14:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Head teacher Ruth Perry's family make a fresh call for a pause, as the watchdog unveils some changes.
  
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• World War Two Easter egg from 1939 set for auction

  21-04-2023 14:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Sybil Cook treasured a chocolate Easter egg she was given just before the war for her entire life.
  
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• Man Utd takeover LIVE: Glazers to give huge sale update, 12 summer sales planned plus Rasmus Hojlund latest - The Mirror

  21-04-2023 14:14 via news.google.com
  Man Utd takeover LIVE: Glazers to give huge sale update, 12 summer sales planned plus Rasmus Hojlund latest  The MirrorSevilla v Manchester United (3-0) | A night for David de Gea to forget | Europa League Highlights  BT SportMaguire’s annus horribilis goes on as Manchester United collapse at Sevilla  The GuardianOpinion: David de Gea’s ‘sweeper keeper’ routine has to be the final straw for Man United  CaughtOffsideManchester United
  
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• How to disable UK emergency alerts on your phone - The Guardian

  21-04-2023 14:08 via news.google.com
  How to disable UK emergency alerts on your phone  The GuardianWhat time is the Emergency Alert system test?  The IndependentEvery Apple and Android user issued 48-hour warning over weekend attack  Birmingham LiveNo need to worry about the emergency alert – it really isn't a government conspiracy  inewsAll drivers warned to be alert at exactly 3pm on Sunday and not get distracted  My LondonView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Royal Mail agrees upon pay deal with postal workers’ union - The Guardian

  21-04-2023 13:39 via news.google.com
  Royal Mail agrees upon pay deal with postal workers’ union  The GuardianPostmen get 10pc pay rise as Royal Mail bows to CWU pressure  The TelegraphRoyal Mail dispute nears end as union recommends peace deal to posties  Sky NewsLong running dispute involving Dumfries and Galloway posties and Royal Mail nears the end  Daily RecordRoyal Mail Reaches Wage Deal With Union, Ending Year Long Battle  BloombergView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Eid al-Fitr: How Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan - BBC

  21-04-2023 13:26 via news.google.com
  
  Eid al-Fitr: How Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan  BBCEid ul Fitr 2023 date announced in Saudi Arabia after moon-sighting observations  Birmingham LiveEid al-Fitr to start for Sunni Muslims while Shiites wait  DW (English)Eid-al-Fitr announcements made to mark end of Ramadan  The Bolton NewsIs it Eid today? Where Eid ul Fitr 2023 holidays have been announced  Birmingham Live
  
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• UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak rocked by resignation of top ally Raab over bullying allegations - CNN

  21-04-2023 13:14 via news.google.com
  UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak rocked by resignation of top ally Raab over bullying allegations  CNNDominic Raab: Sunak still to decide whether to sack deputy over bullying report  Channel 4 News'A bully is a bully' Labour's Emily Thornberry accuses Sunak of lacking courage to sack Raab  The IndependentFor all his hardman mantras, Raab forgot rule one: don’t be a massive arse  The GuardianWhich will be the more catastrophic explosion – the Space
  
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• Schoolboy, 10, dies after being hit by car - Liverpool Echo

  21-04-2023 13:14 via news.google.com
  Schoolboy, 10, dies after being hit by car  Liverpool EchoLive updates as air ambulance lands after child hit by car  Liverpool EchoChild 'seriously injured' in Bradford after being hit by car  Yorkshire LiveChild hit by car in Liverpool sees air ambulance land as area cordoned off  Express
  
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• Postmen get 10pc pay rise as Royal Mail bows to CWU pressure - The Telegraph

  21-04-2023 13:13 via news.google.com
  
  Postmen get 10pc pay rise as Royal Mail bows to CWU pressure  The TelegraphRoyal Mail agrees upon pay deal with postal workers’ union  The GuardianRoyal Mail dispute nears end as union recommends peace deal to posties  Sky NewsLong running dispute involving Dumfries and Galloway posties and Royal Mail nears the end  Daily RecordRoyal Mail Reaches Wage Deal With Union, Ending Year Long Battle  Bloomberg
  
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• All Nato members have agreed Ukraine will eventually join, says Stoltenberg - The Guardian

  21-04-2023 13:05 via news.google.com
  All Nato members have agreed Ukraine will eventually join, says Stoltenberg  The GuardianRussia vows to crush Zelensky's NATO dreams after bloc chief visits Kyiv | 'Won't Let Ukraine...'  Hindustan TimesNATO allies 'agree Ukraine will become member'  Sky NewsHow NATO Should Deter Vladimir Putin's Russia  BloombergNATO reiterates Ukraine's future in Euro-Atlantic family  Anadolu Agency | EnglishView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Sudan fighting: Muted Eid as ceasefire broken - BBC

  21-04-2023 13:04 via news.google.com
  
  Sudan fighting: Muted Eid as ceasefire broken  BBCGunfire and shelling in Sudan’s capital as Eid ceasefire hopes dashed  The GuardianSudanese paramilitary group agrees to 72-hour ceasefire - as US confirms one of its citizens has died  Sky NewsStreet battles in Sudan capital as Eid ceasefire calls ignored  France 24Sudan fighting: Outside pressure mounts to end violence  BBC
  
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• Insurers quit CBI after second rape allegation - Financial Times

  21-04-2023 12:56 via news.google.com
  
  Insurers quit CBI after second rape allegation  Financial TimesAviva and Phoenix quit CBI following latest allegations, as fund manager abrdn ‘weighs exit’ – business live  The GuardianAviva and Phoenix terminate membership of scandal-stricken CBI  City A.M.Aviva first to quit CBI as scandal deepens - latest updates  The TelegraphAviva and Phoenix quit scandal-hit CBI after second rape allegation  The Times
  
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• Taylor Swift, Ryan Reynolds and Chris Hemsworth among celebrities paying to keep blue ticks on Twitter - Sky News

  21-04-2023 12:39 via news.google.com
  Taylor Swift, Ryan Reynolds and Chris Hemsworth among celebrities paying to keep blue ticks on Twitter  Sky NewsTwitter blue ticks: Chaos and confusion after verification changes  BBC‘Legacy blue checks’ disappear from Twitter as Musk’s changes take effect  The GuardianTwitter scraps legacy blue checks - here's how to tell who's real and who's fake  TechRadarElon Musk pays for celebrity trio's Twitter blue ticks  The TimesView F
  
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• Keir Starmer: Sunak should never have appointed Raab

  21-04-2023 12:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sir Keir Starmer said the prime minister should have sacked his deputy, rather than allow him to resign.
  
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• ‘Nobody is left’: brutal fighting lays waste to wealthy central Khartoum - The Guardian

  21-04-2023 12:22 via news.google.com
  ‘Nobody is left’: brutal fighting lays waste to wealthy central Khartoum  The GuardianSudan fighting: Why it matters to countries worldwide  BBCPatients and staff in difficult conditions in hospital amid Sudan conflict  Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) InternationalSudan fighting live news: UN says more than 400 killed  Al Jazeera EnglishPolitics | Apr 22nd 2023 Edition  The Economist
  
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• Spurs seek external Paratici replacement as Levy faces manager decision - Evening Standard

  21-04-2023 11:41 via news.google.com
  
  Spurs seek external Paratici replacement as Levy faces manager decision  Evening StandardFabio Paratici resigns as Tottenham managing director following ban from football  BBCClub Statement - Fabio Paratici  Tottenham HotspurFabio Paratici resigns from Tottenham job after failing to overturn ban  The GuardianParatici resigns as Tottenham director of football after unsuccessful ban appeal  The Mirror
  
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• Mesh survivors' trust 'completely depleted'

  21-04-2023 11:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dozens of women whose lives have been damaged by mesh implants have criticised a service set up to support them.
  
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• Teenager charged with killing 'Litherland running man' in hit and run - Liverpool Echo

  21-04-2023 11:32 via news.google.com
  
  Teenager charged with killing 'Litherland running man' in hit and run  Liverpool EchoTeen boy, 17, charged over death of ‘Litherland running man’ David Francis in Netherton horror smash...  The SunMan 'seriously ill' in hospital after crash which killed Chris Tromp  Liverpool EchoTeenager arrested after ‘Litherland Running Man’ David Francis, 63, mown down and killed by Audi that sma...  The Sun
  
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• The life of a patent: from inception to approval, here’s everything you need to know

  21-04-2023 11:27 via theguardian.com
  
  Patents can help protect your invention by stopping others from copying your hard work – but how do you go about acquiring one?Imagine this: you’ve designed a self-buttering toaster, an ingenious invention that can butter 100 slices of bread in 30 seconds flat. Everyone from chefs to sandwich makers and lunchbox-packing parents will love it; the gizmo is set to revolutionise kitchens across the globe. But how do you stop others from cashing in on your idea by building an identical de
  
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• Fight the fakes: four ways to protect your business from intellectual property infringement

  21-04-2023 11:26 via theguardian.com
  
  Intellectual property wrongdoing can be costly to businesses. So what can companies do to avoid IP infringement in their supply chains?Oscar Wilde got it wrong. Imitation isn’t the sincerest form of flattery – at least when it comes to your business partners. When your supplier starts to make a knock-off version of your flagship product, the betrayal can hurt almost as much as the lost revenue.For a growing number of businesses, having somebody copy their products can cause reputatio
  
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• The green technology patent boom – what’s driving it and how can businesses benefit from it?

  21-04-2023 11:25 via theguardian.com
  
  On the journey to net zero, companies are seeking to invest in a future that’s not only profitable but sustainable and climate resilient tooFrom the rollout of huge wind turbines and sleek electric vehicles, to the growing popularity of business practices focused on the environment and net zero, it’s clear that the planet is in the midst of a sustainability driven transition.Today, the market for green technologies is estimated to be at $61bn (£49bn) and is expected to increase
  
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• Crack the code: what common intellectual property symbols mean

  21-04-2023 11:24 via theguardian.com
  
  Understanding what intellectual property symbols mean is vital for businesses that want to secure the best protection for their most valuable assets – from names to brands and flagship productsWe see them everywhere, on soft drinks and cereal boxes, in music videos and banking apps: ™, ®, © and more. But what are they, and what do they actually mean? Intellectual property (IP) symbols crop up so often in adverts and on packaging that most of us barely take notice of their le
  
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• New video from SPACE shows Elon Musk's Starship exploding - Daily Mail

  21-04-2023 11:14 via news.google.com
  
  New video from SPACE shows Elon Musk's Starship exploding  Daily MailStarship launch: World's most powerful rocket briefly takes flight & then explodes in midair | WION  WIONElon Musk's SpaceX Starship rocket blows up minutes after launch  The GuardianGiant SpaceX rocket blows up minutes after take-off | 9 News Australia  9 News AustraliaFive Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day  Bloomberg
  
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• What counts as workplace bullying?

  21-04-2023 11:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Unfortunately bullying in the workplace is quite common, so what can you do about it?
  
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• Share your views on the UK’s new public emergency alert system

  21-04-2023 11:02 via theguardian.com
  
  We’d like to hear people’s views on the UK government’s new public warning system for emergencies such as flooding, fires or extreme weatherThe first nationwide test of a public warning system that sends alerts to UK mobile phones will take place at 3pm on Sunday 23 April.The emergency alerts system is designed to broadcast urgent messages in the event of a disaster such as severe flooding, fires or extreme weather. Mobiles with a 4G or 5G signal will emit a loud siren-like sou
  
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• Tottenham's Paratici resigns over ban; weekend team news and more: football – live - The Guardian

  21-04-2023 11:00 via news.google.com
  
  Tottenham's Paratici resigns over ban; weekend team news and more: football – live  The GuardianFabio Paratici resigns as Tottenham managing director following ban from football  BBCJournalist suggests 51-year-old's chances of being hired by Spurs have just gone up  TBR - The Boot Room - Football NewsClub Statement - Fabio Paratici  Tottenham HotspurTottenham handed background blow in build-up to Newcastle clash  Chronicle LiveView Full cov
  
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• Russia accidentally bombs its own city - POLITICO Europe

  21-04-2023 10:48 via news.google.com
  Russia accidentally bombs its own city  POLITICO EuropeA Sukhoi Su-34 flying over Russia's Belgorod accidentally discharges ammunition | Russia-Ukraine War  WIONUkraine war: Russian warplane accidentally bombs own city  BBCRussia accidentally bombs own city near Ukrainian border  Financial TimesBelgorod explosion latest: Russian Su-34 warplane bombs own city  The TelegraphView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Scots man charged with murder after death of young Glasgow dad - Daily Record

  21-04-2023 10:39 via news.google.com
  Scots man charged with murder after death of young Glasgow dad  Daily RecordControlled explosion after old ordnance found in Troon shed  BBCInside Glasgow neighbourhood where residents fear being caught in crossfire of gangland activity  Daily RecordSpringburn police cordon lifted after residents evacuated for more than 48 hours  Glasgow LiveMan appears in court charged with murder of Thomas Bowers in Glasgow  Glasgow Times
  
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• BBC Strictly 2023 line-up announced with pro-dancers and judges named but one person missing - Daily Record

  21-04-2023 10:37 via news.google.com
  BBC Strictly 2023 line-up announced with pro-dancers and judges named but one person missing  Daily RecordStrictly Come Dancing 2023 judges and professional dancers confirmed after pay rise row  Daily MailStrictly 2023 dancer line-up and judges confirmed after double uncertainty  Manchester Evening NewsStrictly announces new 2023 line-up with pro-dancers and judges - but one big name is missing  The MirrorBBC Strictly Come Dancing announce judges and pros
  
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• NATO allies 'agree Ukraine will become member' - Sky News

  21-04-2023 10:26 via news.google.com
  NATO allies 'agree Ukraine will become member'  Sky NewsRussia vows to crush Zelensky's NATO dreams after bloc chief visits Kyiv | 'Won't Let Ukraine...'  Hindustan TimesAll Nato members have agreed Ukraine will eventually join, says Stoltenberg  The GuardianHow NATO Should Deter Vladimir Putin's Russia  BloombergUkraine will one day join Nato  The Telegraph
  
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