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COVID-19: UK coronavirus deaths rise by 397 as another 15,539 cases announced
Another 397 coronavirus deaths have been reported in the UK - compared to 504 on Friday.
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Halifax house explosion: Three people injured in blast
Three people have been taken to hospital after an explosion ripped through a house reducing it to smouldering rubble.
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Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson released after arrest and says he is co-operating with police
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson has said he is co-operating with police after he was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit bribery and witness intimidation.
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COVID-19: Thousands watch Premier League game in ground for first time since March
Thousands of fans have taken their seats to watch the first Premier League game to allow fans into a ground since March.
National News
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COVID-19: Lloyd Webber announces theatre reopening dates after coronavirus shutdown
Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced dates for the reopening of his major theatres.
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COVID-19: UK coronavirus deaths rise by 397 as another 15,539 cases announced
Another 397 coronavirus deaths have been reported in the UK - compared to 504 on Friday.
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More snow forecast with cold snap predicted to last for several days
More snow is forecast to fall in parts of the UK this weekend, with the cold snap expected to last until Tuesday at least.
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COVID-19: Thousands watch Premier League game in ground for first time since March
Thousands of fans have taken their seats to watch the first Premier League game to allow fans into a ground since March.
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Sport
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Millwall fans boo as players take a knee in support of fight against racial injustice
A section of Millwall fans booed as their players and Championship opponents Derby took a knee in support of the fight against racial injustice at the start of their match on Saturday.
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Mikel Arteta: Tottenham doing things 'right way' but too early for title talk
Mikel Arteta believes Tottenham are doing things the "right way" this season, but insists it is too early to tell whether they are title contenders or not.
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Billy Joe Saunders should consider a rematch with Chris Eubank Jr, says George Groves
Billy Joe Saunders should not ignore a "huge" rematch with Chris Eubank Jr as he considers exciting options for next year, says Sky Sports expert George Groves.
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Sakhir GP: Mercedes debutant George Russell completes Friday practice double
George Russell stayed ahead of the pack in Sakhir GP Practice Two to complete an incredible first day in the Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton's stand-in doubling up on fastest Friday times to lay down an unexpectedly dominant marker for the rest of the weekend.
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Coronavirus: England's ODI series against South Africa to go ahead after Proteas negative tests
England's three-match ODI series against South Africa will now start on Sunday, following a negative round of coronavirus tests in the Proteas camp.
Showbiz News
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COVID-19: Lloyd Webber announces theatre reopening dates after coronavirus shutdown
Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced dates for the reopening of his major theatres.
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Damon Albarn: Government COVID-19 response has shown 'no empathy with the arts'
Damon Albarn has criticised the government in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, saying it has shown "no empathy with the arts whatsoever".
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Backstage With… Viggo Mortensen on his directorial debut
Viggo Mortensen became a household name after he was cast as the rugged hero Aragorn in Peter Jackson's Lord Of The Rings films.
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I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Giovanna Fletcher crowned Queen of the Castle
Giovanna Fletcher has been crowned Queen of the Castle in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
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Sir Ian McKellen calls for 'fellowship' of fans to help buy Tolkien's house
Sir Ian McKellen is backing a campaign to buy the house where JRR Tolkien once lived.
Technology
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Oxford malaria vaccine could be ready by 2024, speculates top UK scientist
The Oxford team behind a successful COVID-19 vaccine candidate are close to entering the final stage of human trials in their jab against malaria.
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Capsule with clues about solar system's origins tumbles towards Earth
A spacecraft has sent a capsule tumbling towards earth, carrying samples from an asteroid that could contain clues to the origin of the solar system, Japan's space agency has said.
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UK space experiment could unlock mining resources on moon and Mars
A British-led experiment which could enable mining on the moon and Mars will be launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday.
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US in talks to release Huawei's Meng Wanzhou who is battling extradition from Canada - report
The United States is reportedly working on a deal which would see Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, free to return to China without being extradited from Canada.
Strange News
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UK weather: 'Thundersnow' reported in Edinburgh was so loud that police were called about explosions
A rare "thundersnow" event has taken place in Edinburgh - with alarmed locals contacting police after thinking they heard explosions.
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Adolf Hitler elected in Namibia's local council elections - but has 'no plans for world domination'
A man named after Adolf Hitler has won a local election in Namibia - but insists he has no plans for world domination.
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Third monolith found on California mountain following Utah and Romania discoveries
A third metal monolith has been spotted - with the latest structure in California.
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Suspect arrested after ending up 'neck-deep' in slurry pit during police chase
The passenger of a suspected stolen car has been arrested after he ended up "neck-deep in a pit of slurry" during a police chase.
Videos
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Backstage With… Viggo Mortensen on his directorial debut
Viggo Mortensen became a household name after he was cast as the rugged hero Aragorn in Peter Jackson's Lord Of The Rings films.
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Brexit has reached its endgame - and one very important phone call could be make or break
Saturday could be the most important day in Brexit since the UK's formal exit from the EU at the end of January.
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Halifax house explosion: Three people injured in blast
Three people have been taken to hospital after an explosion ripped through a house reducing it to smouldering rubble.
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Rohingya refugees being moved to 'dangerous' remote island off Bangladesh
The Bangladesh government is moving thousands of Rohingya refugees to a remote island - despite human rights groups' calls to stop the process.
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