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    ‘Don’t criminalise us for wanting a comfortable death for our loved ones’

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    X Factor’s Lucy Spraggan cuts holiday short after horror homophobic experience

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    5 talking points as Mount replaces Lukaku in Chelsea’s mauling of Norwich

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    Women’s Rugby World Cup found in attic after 15 years

    Women’s Rugby World Cup found in attic after 15 years

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    England’s IPL experience the “catalyst” behind white-ball success, says Morgan

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    Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ignores Gary Neville advice after Cristiano Ronaldo’s blast

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    T20 World Cup social distancing compared to a ‘Squid Game concept’

    T20 World Cup social distancing compared to a ‘Squid Game concept’

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    New Covid ‘epicentre’ emerges as cases soar nearly 10 times in week – full list

    New Covid ‘epicentre’ emerges as cases soar nearly 10 times in week – full list

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    Renters to get £65m arrears help after Tories scrap eviction ban and UC uplift

    Renters to get £65m arrears help after Tories scrap eviction ban and UC uplift

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    Heartbroken man ‘married’ partner as she died in hospital after horror crash

    Heartbroken man ‘married’ partner as she died in hospital after horror crash

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      Study suggests women and pregnant people are underrepresented in research to inform nutrition reference values
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      Crypto Currency

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        Nigerian Agency Finally Registers Blockchain Start-up, Blames Employee for Rejection of First Application – Emerging Markets Bitcoin News

        Just a few days after reports emerged that it had refused to process a company registration application by Flint API…
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        Would you like fries with that? Fast-food chains are serving up NFTs

        The past few months have seen an explosive uptake of nonfungible tokens (NFT) as crypto artists, gaming enthusiasts, musicians, celebrities…
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        Report: Leading South African Bank Sends Account Termination Notices to Crypto Arbitrage Traders – Finance Bitcoin News

        One of South Africa’s biggest banks, Standard Bank, has reportedly sent account termination notices to clients that offer automated cryptocurrency…
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        Texas Ethics Commission seeks pro-crypto rule for political contributions

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          Blues in seventh heaven as Mount hits hat-trick as Chelsea thrash Norwich 7-0 at the Bridge

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          St Christopher’s to take part in Day of the Dead celebrations
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          St Christopher’s to take part in Day of the Dead celebrations

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          Camberwell residents outraged at petrol price rises
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          Camberwell residents outraged at petrol price rises

          Residents have told of their outrage over rising petrol prices amid a risk of more fuel problems over the months…
          Young people in Lewisham elect a new Young Mayor
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          Young people in Lewisham elect a new Young Mayor

          Young people in Lewisham have elected a new Young Mayor – with the top five candidates who received the most votes…
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          Bexley police get extra powers to fine drinkers and nitrous oxide users on the spot

          Police will be able to fine drunken louts £100 on the spot after town hall chiefs imposed a special rule…
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