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Pools in seventh heaven after record derby victory

Liverpool turned in a stunning display to rout old foes Manchester United 7-0 during another frantic weekend of Premier League football. Mohamed Salah became Liverpool’s record Premier League scorer as they put the boot into Manchester United’s chances of joining the title race with a humiliating and historic 7-0 mauling at Anfield. The future of the Reds’ forward line paved the way as Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo scored twice to demolish their arch-rivals with a result which was the largestRead More

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Relegation rivals in stalemate

Brennan Johnson’s double helped Nottingham Forest twice come from behind to earn a vital point in a 2-2 draw against Everton in a crunch clash at the bottom of the Premier League. First-half goals from Demarai Gray and Abdoulaye Doucoure had put the Toffees on course for a third win in six games under Sean Dyche at the City Ground. But Johnson, who cancelled out Gray’s early penalty, ensured his side earned a share of the spoils with his second 13 minutesRead More

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New legislation is just one part of action to stop the boats vows minister

Home Secretary Suella Braverman is set to publish long-promised legislation as soon as Tuesday New legislation pledged by the Prime Minister to tackle illegal migration will form only one part of the Government’s response to the issue, a senior minister has said. It comes as Home Secretary Suella Braverman is set to publish long-promised legislation as soon as Tuesday that would make asylum claims inadmissible from those who travel to the UK on small boats. Mr Sunak on Sunday vowedRead More

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Commuters forced to grin and bear rail fare rise amid cost of living pressures

Fares in England and Wales have jumped by up to 5.9% on average Train passengers are forced to “grin and bear” the largest hike in fares for more than a decade despite cost-of-living pressures, a campaign group has said. Fares in England and Wales jumped by up to 5.9% on average on Sunday, adding hundreds of pounds to the cost of many annual season tickets. As union strikes and unreliable services continue to affect customers, while energy and food billsRead More

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Minister insists Boris Johnson did not knowingly mislead Parliament on partygate

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has offered a staunch defence of the former prime minister Boris Johnson did not knowingly mislead Parliament over partygate, a senior Cabinet minister has said. Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris offered a staunch defence of the former prime minister on Sunday, after a Privileges Committee report found that evidence strongly suggested breaches of coronavirus rules would have been “obvious” to Mr Johnson. Mr Heaton-Harris, who served as Mr Johnson’s chief whip, said he “does notRead More

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Kates piano teacher writes song for entire nation to sing at coronation

58 year old Daniel Nicholls says he wants the whole nation to learn and sing Defender Of Us All A music teacher who taught the Princess of Wales and her family to play piano has composed a song to celebrate the King’s coronation. Daniel Nicholls, 58, who lives near the Middleton family home in Bucklebury, Berkshire, says he wants the whole nation to learn and sing Defender Of Us All by the time of the ceremony on May 6. MrRead More

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Scotland needs a first minister for a new decade says candidate Kate Forbes

She's running against Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan to replace Nicola Sturgeon Kate Forbes has pitched herself to SNP members as a “first minister for a new decade” in the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon. The Scottish Finance Secretary is currently running against Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and former community safety minister Ash Regan for the SNP leadership and the keys to Bute House. Ms Forbes told the BBC’s Sunday Show that continuity “won’t cut it”, in what could beRead More

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Harry says marijuana really helped him deal with trauma

The Duke of Sussex has been speaking in a livestreamed event to promote his book The Duke of Sussex has said his use of some drugs “really” helped him mentally, as a trauma expert diagnosed him with attention deficit disorder (ADD). In his controversial memoir Spare, Harry admitted to regular drug-taking and describes how in 2015, while living in Nottingham Cottage in the grounds of Kensington Palace, he smoked marijuana. On Saturday, he spoke to Dr Gabor Mate, author ofRead More

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Civilians flee embattled city as Ukrainian pullout looms

Pressure is mounting on Ukrainian troops and civilians in Bakhmut Pressure is mounting on Ukrainian troops and civilians in Bakhmut, as Kyiv’s forces tried to help residents flee the beleaguered eastern city amid what Western analysts suspect may be preparations for a Ukrainian withdrawal. A woman was killed and two men were badly wounded by shelling while trying to cross a makeshift bridge out of Bakhmut on Saturday, according to Ukrainian troops who were assisting them. A Ukrainian army representativeRead More

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