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Coldplay's new single is out of this world (quite literally)

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Twitter suspends several accounts sharing posts from Trump's website

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Plastic bag charge to double to 10p in all shops in England

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Articles / Tech - 1 week ago

Online Safety Bill ignoring 'epidemic of scams' faced by the UK, experts warn

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Childish Gambino sued for alleged This Is America copyright infringement

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Road and rail building plans under review after Covid

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Health / Lifestyle - 1 week ago

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Alcohol deaths highest for 20 years in England and Wales

Last year, deaths rose from March onwards and were mostly related to long-term drinking problems.

Articles / General - 1 week ago

Liberty steel owner in talks over £200m lifeline

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