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Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:50:58 GMT
Kent driver is pepper sprayed by police over 'Covid breach' [Video]
Shocking footage captured the moment police grab a man and subdue him with pepper spray over a 'lockdown breach' after allegedly stopping him for having multiple occupants in his car.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:14:41 GMT
Healthcare company controlled by Lord Ashcroft is given Covid-19 testing role 
The deal, signed on December 20, requires his company, Medacs Healthcare, to provide staff for both lab and mobile testing over the next two years.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:53:14 GMT
Covid UK: Coronavirus cases 'DIDN'T fall during the first ten days of Lockdown 3.0'
Researchers from Imperial College London, who run the study with Government funding, said they hoped more positive signs of a decline in cases as lockdown effects set in over January.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:56:04 GMT
Tony Blair calls for 600,000 people to be vaccinated EVERY DAY to end Covid-19 restrictions by May 
The former prime minister said an accelerated rollout could see the country move back to Tier Three restrictions in late February and Tier One as soon as early April.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:54:27 GMT
'It's a life saver for me': NHS staff rejoice as they are first inoculated at 24/7 vaccine hubs
Hospitals in Birmingham and Nottingham became the first to pilot round-the-clock jabs as the NHS rollout moves up a gear, with 24-hour hubs also opened in mosques and cinemas.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:09:42 GMT
Government warns of worsening chaos at Britain's ports as lorry traffic returns to normal levels
Tailbacks stretching for miles are expected if drivers aren't equipped with the correct customs paperwork or negative covid tests which the French demand.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:41:05 GMT
Covid UK: Daily death rate hits 1,820 peak though infections fall
Britain today recorded its deadliest day of the Covid pandemic for second day in a row with 1,820 more victims. Department of Health figures showed the outbreak is continuing to shrink, however.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:19:13 GMT
Father, 27, who went to A&E with chest pain but discharged himself over Covid fears died at home
David Warner, 27, from Guildford, was suffering with chest pains when he was admitted to a hospital in South East earlier this month and 'placed on a Covid ward' whilst waiting for coronavirus test results.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:11:51 GMT
BBC star Clemency Burton-Hill reveals her fight back to health after suffering brain haemorrhage
The host of the award-winning Radio 3 podcast Classical Fix had to have half of her skull removed by surgeons after she collapsed during a work meeting in New York last January.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:33:56 GMT
First meeting between PM and new US President could be video call because of Covid restrictions
The PM has never met the President and may not see him in person until the summer because of the global pandemic.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:13:29 GMT
Armed police guarding nuclear bomb factory lose 1,000 bullets which fell out the back of MOD van
Incident saw 9mm bullets roll from the rear of an unmarked MoD police vehicle on Monday as they were being transported from the Atomic Weapons Establishment at Burghfield, Berkshire.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:59:09 GMT
Biggest house price jump for FIVE YEARS: London leads the way with £500,000 average home
London has driven a 7.6 per cent national rise in house prices after the average property in the capital surpassed £500,000 for the first time. The average UK price of a home rose to £249,633.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:55:29 GMT
First murdered teenager of 2021 died in gang brawl over stolen phone
The first teenager to be murdered in London this year, named locally as Anas Mezenner, was stabbed to death as he helped a friend get his stolen phone back, a friend claimed today.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:51:44 GMT
Safety measures on smart motorways to be fast-tracked after road bosses ordered to ramp up rollout 
Highways England officials have been ordered to draw up plans to fast-track the installation of life-saving measures on smart motorways by Baroness Vere ahead of crisis talks with Transport Secretary.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:38:43 GMT
South African Covid mutation poses 're-infection risk' which could overpower vaccines, study finds
The strains discovered in Britain, South Africa and Brazil all have mutations of a spike protein, which enables the virus to latch onto human cells and therefore plays a key role in driving infections.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:38:39 GMT
Joe Biden walks into the White House hand-in-hand with Jill
President Joe Biden appeared in the Oval Office for the first time on Wednesday afternoon to sign new executive orders and read the 'private' letter Donald Trump left for him.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:37:12 GMT
Daily swabs could replace self-isolation for people in contact with Covid, research suggests 
Current national rules mean anyone who has met someone with the virus is required to self-isolate for ten days.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:09:07 GMT
More than a third of low-income households do not have devices needed for remote schooling
Pupils have been told to use the devices to learn at home while schools are closed to most children. This has opened a 'digital divide' between middle-class children and low-income households.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 23:55:33 GMT
Ex-Premier of British Overseas Territory of Bermuda appears in court charged with corruption
Former Premier of Bermuda, Dr Ewart Brown, is charged with allegedly receiving £3million in monthly payments from an American hospital over a nine-year period.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 23:04:54 GMT
Covid UK: Royal London Hospital mortician talks of devastating toll
Hannah Leahy, who has handled hundreds of deceased Covid patients, broke down in tears as she spoke to the BBC about the devastating impact the pandemic has had on her and her five-strong team.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:01:57 GMT
Rishi Sunak is to extend £20-a-week Covid-19 boost after Tory backlash
Rishi Sunak is poised to extend the £20-a-week boost to Universal Credit after a Tory backlash - which will cost £6billion a year.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 20:52:34 GMT
Covid: Pfizer vaccine first dose 'less effective than expected'
Dr Nachman Ash, one of Israel's chief coronavirus medics, said people were still getting infected after the first dose - but Israel does not wait more than 3 weeks for the first dose to take effect.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 20:05:47 GMT
Building is destroyed by an explosion in Madrid 
Several floors of the building in Madrid's Toledo Street have been affected by the blast, that ripped through the building at around 2:30 p.m. local time.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:47:58 GMT
Kim Jong Un impersonator arrested on 'firearms charges' in Hong Kong
The Kim Jong Un impersonator, who also goes by the name 'Howard X', said he was arrested by ten police officers who raided his home in October 2020.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:41:53 GMT
Mutant 'Kent strain' of coronavirus has been in the US since November 6
University of Arizona researchers studied the genomes of 50 B.1.1.7 infections in the US and traced their lineage to determine when it first appeared in the US.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:04:15 GMT
Sadiq Khan's cycle lanes were UNLAWFUL, judge at London's High Court rules
The judgement followed a legal challenge by organisations representing London black cab drivers who were angry about being banned from a new bus-only route.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:03:02 GMT
Sadiq Khan is blasted for demanding more money for London
The Mayor of London today lobbied Rishi Sunak to turn on the spending taps in the March Budget and produced his own wish-list for the Chancellor.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:22:01 GMT
Boy, 15, with mental health issues was kept in solitary confinement for 55 days
The boy, identified in court as AB, was locked alone in his cell for more than 23 hours a day for at least the first 55 days of his detention in Feltham prison, from December 2016 to February 2017.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:11:03 GMT
Millionaire fined for landing private plane at RAF base without permission to enjoy day at beach
Court heard Richard Wood flew nearly 300 miles from Surrey and landed at RAF Valley, in Anglesey, because he wanted to see the beach despite Covid restrictions and not having permission to land.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:07:24 GMT
Doctor tried to leave Army to avoid move from Scotland to England
Lt Col Chris Baird-Clarke, 46, who earned a six figure salary, was moved from his job in Scotland to a role in Wiltshire assisting new recruits but was unhappy with the posting.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:06:20 GMT
Thousands sign petition to stop removal of Redvers Buller statue
Almost 7,500 people have signed a petition calling for the statue of General Sir Redvers Buller to be saved after a review by Exeter City Council suggested it was relocated due to links to 'British imperialism'.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:05:50 GMT
Patrick Vallance warns Covid jabs may be needed EVERY YEAR
The Government's chief scientific adviser said a regular flu-style roll out may be required to 'keep on top' of the virus. Scientists fear it could mutate to dodge immunity triggered by the vaccine.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:03:09 GMT
Firefighters didn't arrive at Manchester bombing until an hour after injured were cleared
Images show makeshift stretchers that the police, first aid staff and rail employees used to help transport the badly injured at Manchester Arena before the fire service arrived.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:58:29 GMT
'Trolls' deluge couple accusing them of attracting 'scantily-clad maskless chavs'
George Johnson and Lily Trunfull say they have received hundreds of hateful comments after starting up their cake and coffee shop LG Cafe in the town of Arundel, west Sussex two years ago.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:55:24 GMT
Company director, 64, on trial for corporate manslaughter over huge mill explosion that killed four 
George Boden, 64, has been accused of gross negligence manslaughter after a fire at the Bosley Mill in Cheshire in 2015 led to explosion that killed four people

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:46:50 GMT
Saga will turn away cruise passengers who haven't been vaccinated
The firm, which mainly caters to over-50s based in the UK, today wrote to passengers saying they must be inoculated at least 14 days before travel and take a Covid test.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:44:37 GMT
Builders ask why sites are not shut and worry over 'lack of Covid security'
Labourers have slammed ministers for failing to close non-essential construction sites across the UK during the lockdown, despite the mounting death toll.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:30:01 GMT
Husband and wife in their 60s die from Covid within nine days of each other
Grieving daughter Katie Tong, from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, said her parents Susan, 62, and John Docherty, 65, had both been 'super-cautious' about the virus.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:09:13 GMT
Covid UK: Care home devastated by outbreak gets first vaccine doses
A Lincolnshire care home where two-thirds of its elderly residents were killed by coronavirus was today given the life-saving vaccine.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:58:22 GMT
Two NHS trusts in the Midlands 'will start rolling out 24/7 Covid vaccines from TOMORROW'
University Hospitals Birmingham and Sherwood Forest Hospitals in Nottinghamshire have been selected to trial the 24/7 roll out, senior Government sources say.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:47:24 GMT
Boris Johnson 'decides local elections will go ahead as planned May 6'
The Prime Minister is said to have resolved that the nation will go to the polls and vote in person later this year.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:45:22 GMT
Stephen Bear claims he is charged with 'harassment, exposure and voyeurism '
The former Celebrity Big Brother winner returned to England following a protracted stay in Dubai on January 15th, whereupon he was promptly arrested on revenge porn charges at Heathrow Airport.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:43:16 GMT
Brexit: British rock stars including Elton John blast Boris Johnson
Sir Elton John, Bob Geldof, Liam Gallagher, Ed Sheeran and Brexiteer Roger Daltrey are among the millionaire signatories to the open letter sent to the UK government.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:36:08 GMT
Tragedy as Tesco worker and ex-Royal Marine, 81, dies of Covid
The former Marine, who 'put everyone above himself', had stepped in to work a Christmas Eve shift three days before being admitted to hospital with Covid-19.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:11:50 GMT
House prices in the UK reach record high of £250k on average
The average cost of a home increased by 7.6 per cent over the period, up from a 5.9 per cent rise in the year to October, fresh figures from the ONS has revealed today.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:10:26 GMT
Student midwife Joy Morgan, 20, took Ecstasy before she was murdered by fellow church member
The body of Joy Morgan, 20, was found 10 months after she vanished on Boxing Day in 2018. An inquest today has heard the midwifery student had traces of MDMA in her system.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:02:48 GMT
Married teacher, 35, 'performed a sex act on a 15-year-old boy on driveway of home'
Kandice Barber, 35, from Wendover, Bucks, is charged with three counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:02:02 GMT
Grand Designs: Show experiences rare fail when mother HATES statement staircase in new home
Nathan and Amye, from Lincolnshire, suffer a rare fail on Channel 4's Grand Designs after their new statement staircase for their barn home is revealed - only for them to confess they hate it.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:32:25 GMT
Pizza is the world's favourite takeaway meal but Chinese is top in Britain and America
On the world map - generated using Google search data - country names have been supplemented by their residents' most-searched-for takeaway cuisine.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:30:51 GMT
Brexit: Seafood firms must now fill in SEVEN forms per export lorry
The papers are an export health certificate, catch certificate, customs export declaration, endangered species permit, common health entry document, storage document and processing statement.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:13:06 GMT
Rider, 41, who was crushed under a horse during the Beaufort Fox Hunt sues its owner
Lisa Ford, 41, from Gloucestershire, suffered multiple fractures, including a broken pelvis, when her horse Tommy reared up and fell backwards onto her in 2018.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:06:10 GMT
Priti Patel says police SHOULD be a priority for vaccine
Priti Patel today said police officers should be bumped up the coronavirus vaccine priority list after Dame Cressida Dick said she was 'baffled' why they had not been already.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:55:22 GMT
Armed police hurl stun grenades and fire Tasers as they free four from house siege
Officers threw stun grenades into a room at the house in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, then charged through the doors firing Tasers to subdue hostage-taker Shane Thomas, 23.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:27:26 GMT
Coronavirus UK: Vallance says masks may be needed outdoors on crowded streets and in markets
The UK's chief scientific adviser warned today that face coverings could become the new normal in crowded outdoor places and may have to be used until next winter or longer.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:25:19 GMT
Skegness hotel loses licence after drinkers post pictures of illegal booze-up during lockdown
Skegness hotel The Grosvenor House was raided by police after officers received pictures of men slumped in their chars surrounded by empty pint glasses last November.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:16:15 GMT
Universal Credit: What you need to know about the £20 monthly boost debate
Earlier in the week, the Government lost a 'vote' 278 to 0 on the issue of extending a £20 a week uplift in Universal Credit, which is currently due to expire at the end of the current tax year in April.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:34:13 GMT
Covid outbreak among Chiltern Railways staff after baby shower
Chiltern Railways has launched an internal investigation after up to 20 workers allegedly held a surprise party in the closed Patisserie Valerie at Marylebone station in London.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:57:39 GMT
Mother is BLASTED for wanting to go to a garden centre to pass the time
An anonymous British mother asked Mumsnet if it's unreasonable to take her baby to a local gardening centre because she's bored while her teacher husband is at work all day.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:45:27 GMT
Priti Patel says it is time to 'move on' from Trump presidency
Priti Patel today said it is time for the UK to 'move on' from the presidency of Donald Trump as his successor Joe Biden formally moves into the White House.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:34:33 GMT
McDonald's worker reveals the truth about drive-thru orders in stores around the world
The truth behind the smooth operation of McDonald's drive through service has been revealed by a young worker over TikTok.

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 13:56:08 GMT
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Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:03:38 GMT
Disgraced developer Salim Mehajer is charged with choking and attacking his glamorous ex
The disgraced property developer was hit with a string of domestic violence charges on Wednesday following investigations into reports made by Melissa 'Missy' Tysoe.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:03:31 GMT
Mother, 38, dies from Covid after telling her husband and five-year-old son she loved them
Emma Reilly passed away 12 days after being admitted to Salford Royal Hospital in Greater Manchester when she tested positive for coronavirus.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:03:15 GMT
Gavin Williamson insists brutal curbs ARE 'having an impact' after study questioned lockdown
The Education Secretary said in an interview this morning that other data suggest the lockdown rules have been 'relieving pressure on the NHS so the NHS is able to cope'.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:02:32 GMT
Awkward moment Boris Johnson squirms as he is asked if Joe Biden is 'woke'
The Prime Minister was visibly uncomfortable and dodged the question about America's left-wing successor to Donald Trump hours after his inauguration in Washington yesterday.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:01:57 GMT
Gavin Williamson says parents will get TWO WEEKS' notice on schools reopening
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said he wanted to get classrooms fully up and running in England at 'the earliest possible opportunity'.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:00:12 GMT
Joe Biden's 'shot and awe' plan to ramp up COVID vaccinations
The actions and orders are the beginning of an effort to revamp the administration's policy to push out the vaccine, with 400,000 Americans already having succumbed to COVID-19.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:55:05 GMT
Emotional Mike Pence's voice cracks as he gives farewell speech
His voice breaking as he thanked his family for their support, Pence told a small crowd of supporters in Columbus, Indiana that he would 'always be grateful' to Trump but also offered congratulations to Biden.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:47:36 GMT
Boris is choppered out of Downing Street to view flooding devastation 
Boris Johnson and his security detail, all wearing helmets and masks, boarded a military helicopter by Horse Guards Parade near No10 this morning.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:42:22 GMT
Scorned lover takes revenge by spending £500 worth of films tiled Liar and Deceit on ex's account
Salisbury nurse Lauren Lilley, 29, warned her ex: 'Don't f*** with a good woman,' after she spent £500 on films titled Ugly, Liar and Deceit as revenge for cheating on her.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:41:56 GMT
PICTURED: Priest and parishioner father-of-four are among four killed in Madrid gas glast
Father-of-four David Munos Santos, 35, was with 36-year-old priest Ruben Perez Ayala when a suspected gas blast tore through a Catholic-church owned building in central Madrid yesterday.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:40:14 GMT
Sickening moment gang of youths punch a man to the ground
Disturbing footage showed the 22-year-old as he was set upon by the another man just before 8pm on Wednesday in Newport.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:34:42 GMT
Bird in hand! Moment homeowner rescues a massive hawk
The rescuer, known only as Ryan, tried to use a cushion to direct the bird towards the door of the house somewhere in the US.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:32:17 GMT
Vladimir Putin's secret daughter Luiza, 17, dons a Gucci facemask
17-year-old Elizaveta - known as Luiza - is said to be the love child of President Putin and former cleaner Svetlana Krivonogikh.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:29:27 GMT
Butcher mocks vegan protester as she screams at a mother for 'feeding her children animal abuse'
A butcher has been filmed mocking a hysterical vegan activist as she screamed abuse at onlookers in a busy supermarket.  

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:28:32 GMT
Popular dumpling chains Din Tai Fung and Lotus collapse after 'wage theft' scandal and Covid crisis
Two popular Chinese restaurant chains in Australia have steamed their last dumpling, with Lotus Dining and Din Tai Fung going bust in the wake of the Covid pandemic.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:18:36 GMT
London's first stab victim of 2021 had made anti-knife video at college weeks before he was killed
Anas Mezenner died early yesterday morning after he was knifed by a gang in Haringey, north London on Tuesday night.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:57:44 GMT
Millions of Aussies are FINALLY let into one popular holiday state
People from 24 local government areas in Greater Sydney will be allowed to travel to the holiday state from midnight on Friday.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:56:51 GMT
Brisbane woman finds man pooping in her back yard a month after moving in
The woman moved into the New Farm property in trendy inner Brisbane just last month and said the incident was not the welcome she was expecting.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:42:52 GMT
Test results say Australian teens don't understand 'history and shared values'. Would you pass? 
Many teenagers don't understand links between fairness and laws, how rights work, what the Prime Minister does and why Anzac Day matters according to the results of a national test.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:38:39 GMT
Queensland painter shares his incredible six-year gender transformation in viral TikTok
Andi Tregilles, 38, from Camp Mountain, around 40 minutes west of Brisbane, revealed he started his journey at the beginning of 2015 and now proudly dons a well-grown beard.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:59:31 GMT
Joe Biden's adorable eight-month-old grandson Beau steals the show
Joe Biden's youngest grandson, eight-month-old Beau, delighted observers as he wriggled happily in the president's arms during the inaugural show. The baby, Hunter's son, is named for his uncle.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:58:27 GMT
Biden stands at the feet of the Lincoln Memorial and calls on Americans to heal at concert
President Joe Biden reiterated his calls for unity and insisted he believes the 'best is yet to come' for the nation during his speech at the primetime inauguration special, Celebrating America.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:54:50 GMT
Biden warns White House staff he'll 'fire them on the spot' if they disrespect others
President Biden made the threat as he swore in around 1,000 appointed political aides during a virtual ceremony held in the White House State Dining Room yesterday evening.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:50:43 GMT
Tucker Carlson asks 'what is a white supremacist' after Biden's promise to stamp out extremism
The Fox host , left, said Wednesday: 'Can somebody tell us in very clear language what a white supremacist is?' The president denounced 'political extremism' Wednesday, right.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:50:24 GMT
Joe Biden's pro-abortion policies 'would advance moral evils,' archbishop warns
President Joe Biden (left) became just the second Catholic to take the oath of office on Wednesday, but Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez (right) condemned him for his stance on abortion.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:49:42 GMT
Surry Hills, Sydney: Landlord boasted his shakedown of a tenant was 'worthy of Quentin Tarantino'
A landlord who joked his shakedown of a tenant over unpaid rent was a Quentin Tarantino moment worthy of nostalgic retelling in later years has pleaded guilty to assault and intimidation.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:46:52 GMT
Aussie tennis star Ellen Perez mocks Australian Open hotel quarantine whingers in a hilarious video 
Australian world ranked 47 doubles player Ellen Perez has already found the funny side of hotel quarantine after touching down in Melbourne for next month's Australian Open.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:46:24 GMT
Three former presidents unite to wish Joe Biden well: Obama, Bush and Clinton film a remarkable clip
The three former presidents, all younger than Biden, recorded a message for the inauguration special speaking about the need to work together for the good of the country.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:45:22 GMT
plea for the return of their much-loved staffies after they were removed from a padlocked yard
Nothern Territory pet owners have issued a desperate plea online after their two staffies were stolen from their padlocked backyard on Wednesday night.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:42:19 GMT
Teenager, 17, is fighting for his life after nearly drowning at a Sydney public pool
Emergency crews were called to the Prairiewood Leisure Centre in Fairfield, in the city's west, around 3.15pm to reports a 17-year-old boy was involved in a near drowning.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:42:11 GMT
Painter accidentally reverses - smashing through a garage door and out the other side of the home
The tradesperson had visited the client in Browns Bay, New Zealand to prepare for a job on Monday and intended to glide out of the driveway and turn right - but instead she reversed.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:41:40 GMT
Why this kookaburra and guinea fowl are causing headaches for neighbours
A series of kookaburras and a dense guinea fowl are causing havoc for locals in a tropical Australian town. Waking up residents at 6am with their incessant noise is infuriating many.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:40:26 GMT
World No.1 Ash Barty will return to the court in Adelaide next week ahead of Australian Open
Barty hasn't played in 11 months but is a confirmed starter alongside world No.2 Simona Halep, third-ranked Naomi Osaka and 23-time grand slam champion Serena Williams.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:36:51 GMT
French tourist is kicked out of Australia for organising an illegal New Year's Eve rave party
The Australian Border Force issued hundreds of formal warnings, eight visa cancellations and deported several foreign nationals for breaching Covid restrictions.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:32:08 GMT
Jimmy Barnes in Melbourne hotel quarantine and doesn't understand tennis stars' complaints
The music legend is shacked up in a hotel in Melbourne with his wife Jane Mahoney waiting out his mandatory 14 day self isolation period.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:29:15 GMT
Golfer killed by falling tree branch in freak accident
A man has been killed by a falling tree branch while playing a round of golf with his mates on the New South Wales South Coast.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:29:14 GMT
Man shot in Woodville North as police close the street to investigate
Police were called to Owen St in Woodville North, in Adelaide's north west, just after 12.30pmm on Thursday after members of the public reported hearing gunshots. 

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:26:31 GMT
Adorable koala has stopped traffic after walking on the Great Ocean Road to the surprise of drivers
Adorable footage has emerged of a koala stopped traffic after it crawls onto the Great Ocean Road to the surprise of drivers.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:22:08 GMT
Trump extended Secret Service protections to his four adult children as well as three loyalists
Trump is said to have issued a directive to extend post-presidency protection to his four adult children, two of their spouses, as well as Steve Mnuchin, Mark Meadows and Robert O'Brien.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:21:16 GMT
China sanctions 28 Trump Administration figures on their way out the door including Mike Pompeo
Mike Pompeo (bottom left), John Bolton (top left), Peter Navarro (top right) and Steve Bannon (bottom right) are among 28 figures from the Trump administration sanctioned by Beijing on Wednesday.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:20:17 GMT
The Oval Office makeover: Joe Biden adds a personal touch to his new office
The president revealed the new décor Wednesday as he invited reporters into his new office. A bust of labor leader Cesar Chavez is nestled among an array of family photos displayed on a desk, pictured.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:14:37 GMT
Biden orders 100-day halt to deportations of undocumented immigrants
President Joe Biden ordered a 100-day halt to some deportations of undocumented immigrants in the latest move aimed at reversing the policies of his predecessor, Donald Trump.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:14:10 GMT
Republicans welcome Biden's call to 'stop the shouting' but say they will work against his agenda
Republican leaders are responding to President Joe Biden's stated desire to have a much less contentious political discourse going forward.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:13:03 GMT
'Monster creature' event offers 'free rides' to but refuse to offer refunds
Monster Creature World, running at the Claremont Showgrounds in Perth has refused to offer refunds after leaving some guests disappointed with displays that did not match advertising material.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:12:15 GMT
Zimmermann customers fall victim to elaborate scams with replica garments
The clothing items are so accurate that there is almost no way to tell the difference between a real and a fake, duping customers who have been shopping with the brand for more than 10 years.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:11:25 GMT
Why house prices are surging in regional areas and it's not just because of Covid big city exodus
Real estate data group CoreLogic has revealed the key factors behind the surge in regional house prices in 2020. The exodus from Australia's big capital cities wasn't the only reason.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:11:13 GMT
Copperhead snake is spotted lying on the doormat of Victorian home
A photo of the frightening encounter was shared to Reddit and shows a copperhead snake camouflaging with the doormat outside the home in Victoria.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:07:43 GMT
Horrifying surveillance footage shows man CRAWLING out of a hospital after doctors dismissed him
A shocking new video shows a man crawling out of a Canadian hospital after the staff dismissed his pleas for treatment for worsening leg pain.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:01:28 GMT
He was the wild man of pop... but now Bez from the Happy Mondays is becoming an online exercise guru
Bez  - aka Mark Berry - of 1990s indie rock band Happy Mondays is best known for his erratic dancing and wild partying. But, at the age of 56, he has launched a fitness channel on YouTube.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:52:22 GMT
Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari said quarantining for Australian Open has 'been great'
A refreshingly optimistic world no 22 Greek tennis player has said 'there is nothing too complain about' in Australian Open quarantine, and said she 'knew the risks coming here'

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:48:35 GMT
Man in his 20s from South Australia becomes millionaire from a Lotto ticket he'd FORGOTTEN about
Thanks mum! Man from regional South Australia has won a million dollars on Lotto despite forgetting and leaving the lucky ticket stuck to his fridge. Guess who remembered? His mum.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:39:52 GMT
'I'm just walking to work.' Kamala Harris parades to new office with Howard band, Army trumpeters
Kamala Harris arrived at her office at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building after being accompanied by her alma mater Howard University's drum line down Pennsylvania Avenue.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:39:04 GMT
The new MAGA land: How the Trumps will now root political goals in Florida
Trump fled for Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday morning, choosing not to go to Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony in a snub the likes which hasn't been seen since the 1800s.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:33:56 GMT
More than 4,400 Americans die from COVID-19 on the same day President Biden is sworn in
Wednesday marked the second deadliest day, according to COVID tracking project data; the deadliest 24 hours came on January 12, with 4,462 people dead. Biden is pictured main with Jill.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:05:56 GMT
FBI releases new wanted poster for alleged Capitol rioters, including man with American flag gloves
The FBI has released its latest poster of suspected Capitol rioters, looking for the public's help in identifying the suspects.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:05:02 GMT
Drug-driver that killed an elderly woman and critically injured her husband had 74 prior offences
A drug-addict driver has been jailed for killing an elderly woman and critically injuring her husband in head-on collision, drove to visit his daughter just hours after using drugs

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:40:00 GMT
Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi hits back at vile email she received after criticising Australia Day
A Greens senator has hit back at an email calling her a 'disgusting anti Aussie cow' after she criticised Australia Day. 

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:39:20 GMT
Man is charged with allegedly raping and molesting two girls, six and 16, in his care for 14 years
A 37-year-old man from the NSW Riverina was arrested on Wednesday and charged with abuse offences relating to two girls aged between six and 16.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:27:08 GMT
Behind Joe Biden's very unusual middle name: Robinette was his grandmother's French maiden name
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr is named after his father, who in turn was given the unusual middle name by his mother - Mary Elizabeth Robinette. She married Joseph Harry Biden and took his name.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:16:40 GMT
Scott Morrison cops backlash after arguing January 26 was a tough day for convicts
Aboriginal rights activists argue the nation should not celebrate Australia Day because it marks the start of colonisation and the oppression of Indigenous Australians.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:14:34 GMT
Alert at popular Moana Beach in South Australia as a three-metre-long shark is spotted
Police have issued an alert after a bronze whaler has been spotted off the shore at Moana Beach, South Australia.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:59:30 GMT
Details emerge about alleged beating of a 'frail' woman, 60, by her own son in Mount Druitt, NSW
Luke Henry, 26, allegedly punched and kicked his mother Adelle Henry, before slamming her head on concrete, at a Mt Druitt Disability workshop on Wednesday afternoon.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:57:12 GMT
Australians fire back at Novak Djokovic after he backtracks on hotel quarantine demands 
Novak Djokovic denied that he had issued a list of 'demands' about quarantine conditions in Melbourne, claiming instead that they were simply suggestions to help his fellow competitors.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:55:13 GMT
Postman urinates in a woman's front garden after delivering her mail
A Palmerston North woman got more than she bargained for when her postal courier delivered her mail, capturing the filthy moment he urinated in her garden.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:50:43 GMT
Businesswoman who violently punched both her husband and daughter has narrowly escaped jail time
Businesswoman Carol Ann Atkins pleaded guilty to two counts of domestic-related common assault in Narooma Local Court, on the NSW South Coast, last week.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:49:53 GMT
Donald Trump's private jet remains mothballed and in need of repair in New York state
Donald Trump's Boeing 757 - famously more luxurious than Air Force One, with its gold bathroom and seat belts - has not flown since 2019 and needs maintenance in Louisiana.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:43:38 GMT
Danny Masterson's lawyer pleads not guilty to three counts of rape
Danny Masterson's lawyer Tom Mesereau entered a plea of 'not guilty' on the actor's behalf Wednesday on rape charges.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:15:32 GMT
Daniel Andrews urges Victorians not to attend anti-Australia Day rallies  
An 'Invasion Day' rally has been planned for the steps of Parliament House in Melbourne on January 26.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 03:24:53 GMT
Scott Morrison's $250M VIP jet 'Shark One' cost Australian taxpayers $17,600 in repairs last year
Prime Minister Scott Morrison's (pictured) 'Shark One' VIP jet racked up $17,600 in damages from September 2019 to December 2020 despite rarely being used amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 03:16:51 GMT
Scott Morrison considers opening travel bubbles with certain countries
On Thursday Health Minister Greg Hunt said medical experts are considering adding Pacific nations such as Fiji and Vanuatu to the list of 'green' countries.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 03:15:37 GMT
Bookmaker launches market for the 'next thing Novak Djokovic will demand'
Sportsbet has launched a market for the 'next thing Novak Djokovic will demand' in a hilarious response to the World No. 1's controversial list of hotel quarantine requests. 

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 03:06:55 GMT
Fears sick mother will lose her battle with cancer before her youngest son leaves hotel quarantine
Mark Mattila, 48, finally flew in to Brisbane from the United States on January 15 after months of failed attempts to enter the country but was denied the chance to say goodbye to his dying mother.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 03:00:24 GMT
Viral online video reveals funniest place names in Tasmania
A hilarious video puts a spotlight on Tasmania by showcasing some of the state's most eyebrow-raising place names, such as Little Hell, Pisspot Creek, Granny's Gut, The Nipples and Shag Head.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:39:58 GMT
Bernie's 'Vermont dadcore' fashion steals the show at the inauguration
The 79-year-old's wool mitten and signature brown coat stood in stark contrast to the long flowing overcoats and leather gloves sported by many in Washington on Wednesday.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:38:07 GMT
Amazing footage shows a classic Australian Holden commodore converted into a monster truck 4WD
The epic clip shows the Aussie larrikin's modified vehicle drifting in and out of turns on Thomas Road in Perth, Western Australia.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:34:33 GMT
Curse of Grace Bros: Hotelier scion of department store royalty faces court
A scion of Australian department store royalty has once again graced the site of one of its flagship Sydney stores to face a judge over an alleged drunken incident.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:32:34 GMT
New White House press secretary Jen Psaki promises 'transparency and truth'
Press secretary Jen Psaki promised to bring 'transparency and truth' back to the government during her first press briefing - and told reporters that she respects the role they play.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:18:21 GMT
FAA investigation into 'Jet Pack Guy' suggests it might not be a guy at all, but a drone 
New emails that have come to light suggest the infamous 'Jet Pack Guy' in Los Angeles may not have been a person at all.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:16:17 GMT
Doctors and infectious diseases experts slam special Australian Covid deal for Matt Damon
Celebrities like Matt Damon, Tom Hanks and Dannii Minogue have been spared having to quarantine in a cramped hotel. Epidemiologist Mary-Louise McLaws said this was wrong.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:01:06 GMT
Man is shot dead by cops in a quiet regional street after carjacking turned into a police chase
A man wielding a knife has been shot dead by police on a Victorian road.It is understood the man was involved in a carjacking before he then allegedly crashed into a number of cars.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:00:37 GMT
PAUL THOMAS on... Donald Trump's parting shot
That's all, folks!

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:00:18 GMT
Australia's jobless rate fall to 6.6% - the lowest since the start of the Covid pandemic
Australia's jobless rate fell to 6.6 per cent in December - the lowest since the start of the Covid pandemic as more full-time jobs were created than part-time ones.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:59:29 GMT
January 12 was deadliest day of the pandemic so far with 1,110 fatalities in 24 hours
Official figures broken down by date of death showed that January 12 saw the highest number of victims recorded in a single 24-hour period, eclipsing the April 8 peak of 1,073.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:52:05 GMT
Moment a lone man in a uniform kneels at Beau's grave while Biden gives his inaguration address
As Joe Biden delivered his inaugural address in D.C. on Wednesday, a man in a blue uniform was pictured kneeling at the grave of his son Beau at St. Joseph on the Brandywine church in Delaware

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:49:00 GMT
Horror as boy, 16, is killed after being flung from a Ford Falcon sedan in a deadly car smash
A teenage boy, 16, died after he was flung from a car in central Queensland overnight. The two other occupants are in a stable condition at Rockhampton Base Hospital.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:48:26 GMT
Father is heavily criticised for showering naked with his six-year-old daughter at a public pool
The man had been at an Australian pool with his young daughter for a swim recently to cool off in the scorching hot Summer weather when he took her into the men's change rooms for a shower.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:48:22 GMT
Kamala Harris's great-nieces take inauguration selfie with their dad
VP Kamala Harris' great-nieces were seen taking a selfie while bundled up in furry jackets made to match the coat their great-aunt wore as a child in 1972 before they fell asleep on their parents.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:47:24 GMT
The Blair rich project: The millions made by Tony Blair and his wife and children
Euan Blair's stake in his firm was last week valued at almost £70million. But this triumph is just the latest example of how, since his father left office in 2007, the Blairs have been raking it in.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:46:25 GMT
New South Wales reports ZERO new coronavirus cases for a fourth day
New South Wales has recorded no new locally transmitted coronavirus cases for a fourth consecutive day.



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