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Staycation hope as SAGE expert claims no Covid outbreak in the world has EVER been linked to a beach

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Britons hoping for a staycation in the summer have been given fresh hope after a SAGE expert claimed today there has never been a Covid-19 outbreak linked to a beach. Images of crowded beaches across the UK drew outrage last summer as people flocked to Britain’s coastlines amid uncertainty about foreign travel. Police were forced … Read more

UK government calls for ceasefires around the world so Covid vaccines can be rolled out in warzones

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UK government calls for ceasefires around the world so coronavirus vaccines can be rolled out in warzones The Foreign Secretary will lead the call for local ceasefires at a meeting of UN He is expected to say letting virus spread without vaccines will increase variants Mr Raab will urge members of the UN council to … Read more

Alexei Navalny back in court accused of defaming Second World War veteran

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Putin heaps fresh humiliation on jailed Alexei Navalny by putting him on trial for calling WW2 veteran ally of President a ‘corrupt lackey’ Alexei Navalny hauled back to court in Moscow today on defamation charge He is accused of calling a 94-year-old Second World War veteran who appeared in pro-Putin video a ‘traitor and a … Read more

Professor compares British Empire to Japan’s savage treatment of PoWs during World War II 

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Professor compares British Empire to Japan’s savage treatment of PoWs during World War II Corinne Fowler compared British Empire with Japan’s treatment of WWII PoWs  She was among those to publish a reported outing National Trust links to slavery Sir John Hayes criticised her comments as ‘blinkered and blinded’ By Andrew Levy For The Daily … Read more

TONY BLAIR: The world needs to agree a form of Covid passport – and Britain should lead the way 

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Lockdown is the weapon of choice of Governments around the world to reduce the spread of Covid-19, but let’s be clear – the effects on the nation’s health and economy are severe.  Jobs and livelihoods lost. A huge bill for future generations to pay. It means postponing the treatment of other conditions like heart disease … Read more

News Of The World review: Tom Hanks is as watchable as ever and Helena Zengel terrific as the girl

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Highly recommended: Tom Hanks is as watchable as ever and Helena Zengel is terrific as the girl in News Of The World on Netflix By Matthew Bond for Event Magazine Published: 22:01 GMT, 13 February 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 13 February 2021 News Of The World  Cert 12A, 1hr 58mins          … Read more

George Formby’s bespoke car which he used during the Second World War tipped to fetch £35,000

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Bespoke car used by entertainer George Formby to visit troops during the Second World War is tipped to fetch at least £35,000 at auction Formby drove 1939 Mercury Eight Series 99A Estate during Mediterranean tour The motor was updated for desert driving with larger tyres and painted windows Star drove it in countries including Libya, … Read more

George Formby’s bespoke car which he used during the Second World War tipped to fetch £35,000

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Bespoke car used by entertainer George Formby to visit troops during the Second World War is tipped to fetch at least £35,000 at auction Formby drove 1939 Mercury Eight Series 99A Estate during Mediterranean tour The motor was updated for desert driving with larger tyres and painted windows Star drove it in countries including Libya, … Read more

China BANS BBC World News claiming it is not ‘truthful and fair’

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China has banned BBC World News claiming it is not ‘truthful and fair’ a week after Beijing’s propaganda channel was kicked off British TV screens. The Communist regime accused the BBC of ‘seriously violating’ broadcasting regulations, harming Chinese interests and undermining national unity. Beijing has previously accused the British public broadcaster of ‘fake news’ on … Read more