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Q&A: all you need to know about 'Brazilian' variant of Covid-19
Three people in the north-east have tested positive for a new variant of Covid-19 - which was initially identified in Brazil.
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Three cases of Brazilian variant of Covid-19 identified in north-east
Three cases of a Covid-19 variant, which originated in Brazil, have been identified in the north-east of Scotland.
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Motorcyclist in serious condition after crash in Aberdeen
A motorcyclist is in a serious condition in hospital after a crash in Aberdeen.
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Jamie and Sir Andy Murray heading for tennis event in Aberdeen
Brothers Jamie and Sir Andy Murray are heading for Aberdeen this December - for a special Battle of the Brits tennis event.
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Royal Aberdeen Golf Club to host 2021 Scottish Senior Open
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club will host the 2021 Scottish Senior Open - as the Legends Tour returns to the venue for the first time in 26 years.
Headlines
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Trump CPAC speech: Former president says he may run again in 2024, in first public address since leaving White House
Donald Trump has suggested he may run for president again in 2024 - amid an angry attack on Joe Biden in his first major address since leaving the White House.
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Prince Harry tells Oprah his 'biggest fear was history repeating itself' in reference to Diana's death
Prince Harry has said he feared "history repeating itself" and the process of leaving royal life has been "unbelievably tough" for him and his wife Meghan.
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Golden Globes 2021: The Crown and British stars are big winners - as Chadwick Boseman honoured posthumously
The Crown reigned with several awards at this year's Golden Globes, as other British stars including Sacha Baron Cohen and John Boyega were also big winners.
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Budget: Chancellor Rishi Sunak to announce £1.7bn cash injection for vaccine programme
A huge boost in spending on the UK's COVID-19 vaccine programme will be announced by the chancellor in the Budget on Wednesday.
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Trainer Gordon Elliott apologises 'profoundly' for photo of him sitting on top of dead horse
Horse trainer Gordon Elliott has apologised "profoundly" for an image in which he appeared to be sitting on a dead horse.
UK News
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Brazil COVID variant: Where in the UK was it found, is it more deadly and do vaccines work against it?
Surge testing will take place from Monday after cases of the Brazil COVID-19 "variant of concern" were found in England and Scotland.
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World could face more chemical attacks similar to Salisbury poisonings, defence secretary warns
The world could face more chemical attacks in the wake of the Salisbury poisonings as people can now learn to make such weapons online, the defence secretary has warned.
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Budget: Chancellor Rishi Sunak to announce £1.7bn cash injection for vaccine programme
A huge boost in spending on the UK's COVID-19 vaccine programme will be announced by the chancellor in the Budget on Wednesday.
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Golden Globes 2021: The Crown and British stars are big winners - as Chadwick Boseman honoured posthumously
The Crown reigned with several awards at this year's Golden Globes, as other British stars including Sacha Baron Cohen and John Boyega were also big winners.
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Prince Harry tells Oprah his 'biggest fear was history repeating itself' in reference to Diana's death
Prince Harry has said he feared "history repeating itself" and the process of leaving royal life has been "unbelievably tough" for him and his wife Meghan.
World News
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World could face more chemical attacks similar to Salisbury poisonings, defence secretary warns
The world could face more chemical attacks in the wake of the Salisbury poisonings as people can now learn to make such weapons online, the defence secretary has warned.
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Into The Grey Zone: China's new technologies could 'over-match' the West's military strength, armed forces chief says
The UK needs to understand and deal with the risk of China developing new technologies that could "over-match" the West's military strength, the head of the armed forces has said.
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Trump CPAC speech: Former president says he may run again in 2024, in first public address since leaving White House
Donald Trump has suggested he may run for president again in 2024 - amid an angry attack on Joe Biden in his first major address since leaving the White House.
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Trainer Gordon Elliott apologises 'profoundly' for photo of him sitting on top of dead horse
Horse trainer Gordon Elliott has apologised "profoundly" for an image in which he appeared to be sitting on a dead horse.
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Myanmar: 18 protesters killed after police open fire during latest unrest
Police in Myanmar have fired tear gas, water cannon and stun grenades at pro-democracy protestors, killing at least 18 people dead, the UN has said.
Business News
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Rishi Sunak hints at furlough extension but says he must 'level' with public over pandemic toll
Rishi Sunak has heavily hinted at an extension to the furlough scheme but warned of the need to "level" with the public about the economic cost of the pandemic.
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COVID-19: Shop owners desperate for post-pandemic help in the budget
Guildford High Street, with its pretty cobbled streets, chi chi shops and historical architecture, is the perfect example of an affluent commuter suburb.
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Rail fares rise above inflation for millions, with govt warned price hike could hurt city centres
Rail fares in England and Wales have risen above inflation for the first time in seven years - with the government accused of "pricing the railways out of existence".
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Investor behind spyware firm NSO hit by internal bust-up
The London-based private equity firm which owns NSO Group, a controversial spyware provider, has been hit by an internal bust-up between its partners that has cast doubt among investors about its future leadership.
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Hindujas join SPAC boom with float of $2bn electric bus-maker Switch
Britain's second-richest family is exploring plans to join a wave of "blank cheque" mergers in a move that could see another major UK electric vehicle manufacturer going public in the US.
Entertainment News
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Golden Globes 2021: The Crown and British stars are big winners - as Chadwick Boseman honoured posthumously
The Crown reigned with several awards at this year's Golden Globes, as other British stars including Sacha Baron Cohen and John Boyega were also big winners.
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Prince Harry tells Oprah his 'biggest fear was history repeating itself' in reference to Diana's death
Prince Harry has said he feared "history repeating itself" and the process of leaving royal life has been "unbelievably tough" for him and his wife Meghan.
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Coronation Street: Actor Johnny Briggs who played Mike Baldwin dies after long illness
Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin in the long-running soap, has died after a long illness his family has confirmed.
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Golden Globes: Criticism of elusive group behind awards 'mostly stems from jealousy', member says
A member of the elusive group behind the Golden Globes has gone on the record about the way the organisation works - following a slew of accusations that votes can easily be influenced and that it prohibits new members from joining.
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Lady Gaga's French bulldogs found after being stolen by men who shot dog walker in chest
Lady Gaga's French bulldogs have been found safe and unharmed - two days after being stolen at gunpoint in Los Angeles.
Unusual News
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Plastic surgeon turns up for Zoom court hearing while in the middle of operating on a patient
A Californian plastic surgeon is being investigated after he attended a virtual court hearing while operating on a patient.
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'One of a kind' puppy born with six legs and two tails - and it could be a big advantage
A puppy with six legs has been born in the US - and vets are describing her as a "miracle".
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Eighty alligator heads seized in police raid on house in Birmingham
Eighty alligator heads have been seized after a police search of a house in Birmingham.
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Baarack the sheep loses 35kg of fleece in much-needed trip to the barbers
Lockdown has been tough for all of our hairstyles but one plucky sheep has been given his first trim in what could have been many many years.
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Moonflower: Rare cactus from Amazon flowers for first time in UK - and for one night only
A rare cactus from the Amazon rainforest has flowered for the first time in the UK - and for one night only.