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“It was amazing to see such a large image caught on video compared to my previous sightings

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." https://qoo.ly/35r2ir Nessie fan captures "biggest ever" glimpse of Loch Ness Monster in third sighting of the year - Deadline News A NESSIE enthusiast claims to have spotted the Loch Ness Monster for the third time this year, recording the biggest ever sighting of the beast. Eoin O’Faodhagain, 55, believes he saw the mythical creature in Urquhart Bay last Wednesday [22 Apr] afte

“Surely defeats the purpose of a competition to support frontline workers? “Being told you’ve won and then getting your prize taken off you because you are working in this pandemic

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.” https://qoo.ly/35rzsm Nurse who won giveaway was refused her prize after 12 hour shift clashed with the contest's promo event - Deadline News A FASHION company has performed a U-turn after an NHS worker who won their giveaway contest was refused her prize because she will be “working a frontline shift”. Lara Harper, from Glasgow, was delighted to have won Oh Polly’s competition for frontli

“We are immensely proud of our members within Wheatley Group for their seemingly effortless transition from what was normal working to what is now the ‘new normal’" https://qoo

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.ly/35rytt Union praises Wheatley group for their "Herculean" effort for supporting those in need during the pandemic - Deadline News STAFF at Scotland’s largest housing, care and property management group have been praised for their “herculean” efforts in supporting the people they work for to combat the impact of the coronavirus crisis. Tributes have been paid by both the Chair o

"It is remarkable that a small, biotech start-up of this size would have discovered not one but two novel treatment methods

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." https://qoo.ly/35rwmk UK biotech company announces discovery of novel potential Covid-19 treatments - Deadline News A SCOTTISH  biotechnology firm is seeking urgent funding after announcing the discovery of two separate novel treatments for Covid-19 patients before they are put on ventilators. ILC Therapeutics are seeking £4m to accelerate safety studies and clini

“The Coronavirus has had a serious impact on all charities and their ability to fundraise

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." https://qoo.ly/35rtuu RNLI releases new crew portraits to mark start of ‘Mayday’ campaign - Deadline News The RNLI has released new portraits of some of its volunteer crews to highlight their ongoing work and is asking the Scottish people to fundraise at home to save lives at sea. The portraits released by the lifesaving charity, by photographer Nigel Mi

The Hibernian front-man was on the cusp of his maiden international call-up prior to the coronavirus outbreak forcing a halt to Scottish football

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. https://qoo.ly/35rpk6 Hibs ace Christian Doidge even more determined to make Wales dream come true when football resumes - Deadline News CHRISTIAN DOIDGE insists being robbed of a shot at glory with Wales has only made him more determined to earn a crack at the European Championships. The Hibernian front-man was on the cusp of his maiden international call-up prior to the coronavirus

“Surely defeats the purpose of a competition to support frontline workers? “Being told you’ve won and then getting your prize taken off you because you are working in this pandemic

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.” https://qoo.ly/35rmt8 Nurse who won giveaway was refused her prize after 12 hour shift clashed with the contest's promo event - Deadline News A FASHION company has performed a U-turn after an NHS worker who won their giveaway contest was refused her prize because she will be “working a frontline shift”. Lara Harper, from Glasgow, was delighted to have won Oh Polly’s competition for frontli

She received the pink, wireless headphones pictured, emblazoned with the phrase: “Leave in back garden if I am not there

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.” https://qoo.ly/35rjsz Woman goes viral after accidentally personalising her headphones with a message for delivery driver - Deadline News HILARIOUS photos show how a woman accidentally engraved her personalised headphones with instructions for her delivery driver. Rosa Falcini from Market Harborough, Leicestershire shared the blunder after receiving her £25 headphones from Wowcher last

“How dare they, shame on them, I hope they lose sleep every night over what they have done because not only have they killed our two beautiful girls but they have absolutely broken us

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." https://qoo.ly/35rgn8 Heartbroken family put down two horses in a week after they ate grass cuttings dumped by fly tipper - Deadline News A HEARTBROKEN family have issued a warning after being forced to put down two of their horses who ate grass cuttings dumped by a fly tipper. Jack Harman, from Aveley, Essex, says he and his family were “devastated” after they were forced to euthanise

“Can also keep the yogurt pots and fill them with crushed up fruit, bit of water and freeze!” https://qoo

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.ly/35reca Mum shares "genius" hack for creating healthy ice lollies using medicine syringes - Deadline News A MUM has shared a “genius” hack for creating homemade ice lollies safe for little ones to eat using “Calpol medicine syringes”. Lisa Townrow, from south east London, has created the healthy snack using ordinary household items most parents will own.

“It was amazing to see such a large image caught on video compared to my previous sightings

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." https://qoo.ly/35rbxw Nessie fan captures "biggest ever" glimpse of Loch Ness Monster in third sighting of the year - Deadline News A NESSIE enthusiast claims to have spotted the Loch Ness Monster for the third time this year, recording the biggest ever sighting of the beast. Eoin O’Faodhagain, 55, believes he saw the mythical creature in Urquhart Bay last Wednesday [22 Apr] afte

"He’s more like a big dog than a horse

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.” https://qoo.ly/35r9ey "Amazing" footage shows footballing horse playing with owner - Deadline News INCREDIBLE footage shows a horse playing football with his 11-year-old owner. Leanne Walker from Dunfermline, Fife has shared amazing clips of her son Charlie having a kick about with his 9-year-old horse, Tauraz. In the videos, Charlie is seen passi

“What’s even more exciting is that it doesn’t need to be imported from other countries

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. We have these wonderful, natural products right here in Scotland.” https://qoo.ly/35r7hj A new study has found a Scottish Honey to have more nutrients than its rivals making it as good as Manuka - Deadline News A SCOTTISH honey has been found to have more nutrients than its global rivals according to a new study. The Scottish Bee Company’s heather honey is said to contain up to 10 times more of the essential micro-nutrients, manganese, compared to 200 of it

"I just tagged the cast randomly and didn’t think anything of it and was really shocked when James Corden retweeted

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." https://qoo.ly/35r59m James Corden shares teenage fan's homemade Gavin and Stacey themed Monopoly - Deadline News JAMES Corden has shared a young fan’s Gavin and Stacey themed version of monopoly that she created whilst bored in lockdown. 15-year-old Saskia Finn-Davey, from Guernsey, spent two days painstakingly designing and making the game, which features many

“How dare they, shame on them, I hope they lose sleep every night over what they have done because not only have they killed our two beautiful girls but they have absolutely broken us

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." https://qoo.ly/35r4qi Heartbroken family put down two horses in a week after they ate grass cuttings dumped by fly tipper - Deadline News A HEARTBROKEN family have issued a warning after being forced to put down two of their horses who ate grass cuttings dumped by a fly tipper. Jack Harman, from Aveley, Essex, says he and his family were “devastated” after they were forced to euthanise

The Hibernian front-man was on the cusp of his maiden international call-up prior to the coronavirus outbreak forcing a halt to Scottish football

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. https://qoo.ly/35r36s Hibs ace Christian Doidge even more determined to make Wales dream come true when football resumes - Deadline News CHRISTIAN DOIDGE insists being robbed of a shot at glory with Wales has only made him more determined to earn a crack at the European Championships. The Hibernian front-man was on the cusp of his maiden international call-up prior to the coronavirus

“Surely defeats the purpose of a competition to support frontline workers? “Being told you’ve won and then getting your prize taken off you because you are working in this pandemic

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.” https://qoo.ly/35q2s9 Nurse who won giveaway was refused her prize after 12 hour shift clashed with the contest's promo event - Deadline News A FASHION company has performed a U-turn after an NHS worker who won their giveaway contest was refused her prize because she will be “working a frontline shift”. Lara Harper, from Glasgow, was delighted to have won Oh Polly’s competition for frontli

She received the pink, wireless headphones pictured, emblazoned with the phrase: “Leave in back garden if I am not there

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.” https://qoo.ly/35qzxh Woman goes viral after accidentally personalising her headphones with a message for delivery driver - Deadline News HILARIOUS photos show how a woman accidentally engraved her personalised headphones with instructions for her delivery driver. Rosa Falcini from Market Harborough, Leicestershire shared the blunder after receiving her £25 headphones from Wowcher last

“Data and digital technologies are key weapons in the fight against the coronavirus and we’ll be able to rapidly deploy the resources and skills needed" https://qoo

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.ly/35qz85 Digital experts join forces to create "Scottish Tech Army" - Deadline News A “Tech Army” of software experts who cannot work due to the pandemic has been established to help support digital coronavirus projects. The Scottish Tech Army will link technically skilled volunteers to schemes in the public sector requiring support

Thieves have reportedly been posing as NHS workers offering virus tests in order to rob vulnerable victims

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. https://qoo.ly/35qybc Public urged to secure homes during lockdown as "distraction burglaries" rise - Deadline News A SECURITY company is urging the public to take measures to protect their properties in light of a spike in “distraction burglaries” since the outbreak of Covid-19. Thieves have reportedly been posing as NHS workers offering virus tests in order to r

The new service is open to everyone, whether or not they are currently a Specsavers customer

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. https://qoo.ly/35qvbv Specsavers launches video consultation service - Deadline News Specsavers has launched a free nationwide sight and hearing consultation service offering advice via video and telephone link. The service is designed to cover a range of concerns regarding eye and audiology health and aftercare. Developed in line wi

Most parents surveyed also reported that they were unable to understand their child’s school work

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. https://qoo.ly/35qt68 New study finds parents suffering from anxiety as a result of teaching kids at home - Deadline News NEW research reveals British parents are struggling with anxiety and stress as a result of having to home school their children whilst working themselves during lockdown. CWjobs, a tech job board, found that over two thirds of parents feel stressed a

“It’s been a real giggle and a welcomed distraction for us

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.” https://qoo.ly/35qqva Hilarious photos show family recreating famous films every day during lockdown - Deadline News AMAZING photos show how one family is keeping occupied during the lockdown as they painstakingly recreate famous films every day using fancy dress. The Taylor family from Twickenham, London have been playing “guess the movie” daily, getting kitted ou

"Genius! And we can play all the parts we’ve never got to play!” https://qoo

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.ly/35qj5r Incredible footage shows London stage stars performing Shakespeare from their windows - Deadline News HEARTWARMING footage shows two London stage stars performing Shakespeare from their windows as they entertain neighbours during the lockdown. Actors Ruth Gibson and Ché Walker were filmed playing star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet from the bard’s f

“I know folk are terrified to get near people, and I am not asking people to go and physically stop them, but to shout at them or notify security that it is happening

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." https://qoo.ly/35qibn Recovering cancer patient slams queuing shoppers for "doing nothing" after £6,000 motorbike is stolen - Deadline News A RECOVERING cancer patient has slammed shoppers standing in a queue for doing “nothing” as his £6000 motorbike was stolen from the car park. Sean Roberts, from Birmingham, believes shoppers were too scared to break social distancing rules which allo

She received the pink, wireless headphones pictured, emblazoned with the phrase: “Leave in back garden if I am not there

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.” https://qoo.ly/35qhhr Woman goes viral after accidentally personalising her headphones with a message for delivery driver - Deadline News HILARIOUS photos show how a woman accidentally engraved her personalised headphones with instructions for her delivery driver. Rosa Falcini from Market Harborough, Leicestershire shared the blunder after receiving her £25 headphones from Wowcher last

Dr Malhotra is campaigning for public health messaging to be “urgently updated” after his report found that 73% of 2,204 patients admitted to NHS intensive care units were obese

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. https://qoo.ly/35qgn6 Health experts plead with people "eat real food" after new study links Covid-19 deaths to poor diet - Deadline News HEALTH experts have issued warnings to people to eat “real food” after a new study revealed a link between Covid-19 deaths and poor diet. Leading the call is Dr Aseem Malhotra, whose research has revealed that unhealthy food is “killing patients”. Dr

“SDS is working hard to enhance its support to individuals at what is a very concerning time

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." https://qoo.ly/35qfpt New resource highlights training courses to furloughed workers - Deadline News A new online portal from Skills Development Scotland helps to connect people with thousands of free-to-access online learning materials People who have been furloughed or made redundant are being encouraged to develop their skills with the help of a

“We know Scotland is a nation of animal lovers and now, more than ever, we ask that they don’t forget the animals

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." https://qoo.ly/35qdpg SSPCA launch new campaign to not forget the animals during the pandemic after losing 1,500 monthly donations - Deadline News The Scottish SPCA has launched a new campaign to not forget the animals during the pandemic as it carries out it’s important role after losing 1,500 monthly donations. Scotland’s animal welfare charity has launched ‘Don’t Forget the Animals’ as it co

“Bats present a unique opportunity to shed light on these issues because they are an extraordinary group of animals with intricate social structures and communication abilities

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." https://qoo.ly/35qb7g Researchers to study the communication of bats in a bid to shed light on the evolution of the human language - Deadline News RESEARCHERS at a Scottish university will look into the way bats communicate in an attempt to shed light on the evolution of the human language in a £1.5m study. Dr Sonja Vernes received the funding from the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship Scheme to l

“What’s even more exciting is that it doesn’t need to be imported from other countries

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. We have these wonderful, natural products right here in Scotland.” https://qoo.ly/35q6tq A new study has found a Scottish Honey to have more nutrients than its rivals making it as good as Manuka - Deadline News A SCOTTISH honey has been found to have more nutrients than its global rivals according to a new study. The Scottish Bee Company’s heather honey is said to contain up to 10 times more of the essential micro-nutrients, manganese, compared to 200 of it

She received the pink, wireless headphones pictured, emblazoned with the phrase: “Leave in back garden if I am not there

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.” https://qoo.ly/35q6j9 Woman goes viral after accidentally personalising her headphones with a message for delivery driver - Deadline News HILARIOUS photos show how a woman accidentally engraved her personalised headphones with instructions for her delivery driver. Rosa Falcini from Market Harborough, Leicestershire shared the blunder after receiving her £25 headphones from Wowcher last

Alana, who has more than twelve years of experience in the makeup world, has delighted social media users with the post

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. https://qoo.ly/35q4gc Makeup artist shares video showing her amazing transformation into Lewis Capaldi - Deadline News A MAKE-UP artist has wowed social media users by transforming herself into Scottish popstar Lewis Capaldi. Alana Pignatiello, a Makeup Artistry lecturer from Glasgow, posted her incredible work to Twitter  on Monday. Her efforts were so impressive sh

Dr Malhotra is campaigning for public health messaging to be “urgently updated” after his report found that 73% of 2,204 patients admitted to NHS intensive care units were obese

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. https://qoo.ly/35p2mp Health experts plead with people "eat real food" after new study links Covid-19 deaths to poor diet - Deadline News HEALTH experts have issued warnings to people to eat “real food” after a new study revealed a link between Covid-19 deaths and poor diet. Leading the call is Dr Aseem Malhotra, whose research has revealed that unhealthy food is “killing patients”. Dr

“What a fantastic idea, looks stunning

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.” https://qoo.ly/35pzvv Mum transforms kitchen using one pence pieces to create stunning tile effect - Deadline News A MUM-of-two has revealed how she created a stunning kitchen transformation – using just pennies. Emma Cox, 37, shared photos showing how she created a unique backsplash for her kitchen, using one pence pieces. Emma and husband Stuart reckon they hav

“I know folk are terrified to get near people, and I am not asking people to go and physically stop them, but to shout at them or notify security that it is happening

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." https://qoo.ly/35py2t Recovering cancer patient slams queuing shoppers for "doing nothing" after £6,000 motorbike is stolen - Deadline News A RECOVERING cancer patient has slammed shoppers standing in a queue for doing “nothing” as his £6000 motorbike was stolen from the car park. Sean Roberts, from Birmingham, believes shoppers were too scared to break social distancing rules which allo

"Genius! And we can play all the parts we’ve never got to play!” https://qoo

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.ly/35pyg9 Incredible footage shows London stage stars performing Shakespeare from their windows - Deadline News HEARTWARMING footage shows two London stage stars performing Shakespeare from their windows as they entertain neighbours during the lockdown. Actors Ruth Gibson and Ché Walker were filmed playing star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet from the bard’s f

“I was shocked and really frustrated

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. Working at the hospital currently is emotionally challenging. This just felt like the final blow." https://qoo.ly/35pxmv NHS worker blasts "selfish" thieves who stripped her car bonnet while she was at work - Deadline News AN NHS worker has shared shocking images showing how her car was stripped of its bonnet by thieves while she worked at a nearby hospital. Rosie Bentley’s car window was also smashed during the raid, which took place last Thursday [16 Apr]. The physio

“It’s been a real giggle and a welcomed distraction for us

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.” https://qoo.ly/35prh4 Hilarious photos show family recreating famous films every day during lockdown - Deadline News AMAZING photos show how one family is keeping occupied during the lockdown as they painstakingly recreate famous films every day using fancy dress. The Taylor family from Twickenham, London have been playing “guess the movie” daily, getting kitted ou

"He’s more like a big dog than a horse

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.” https://qoo.ly/35pf2d "Amazing" footage shows footballing horse playing with owner - Deadline News INCREDIBLE footage shows a horse playing football with his 11-year-old owner. Leanne Walker from Dunfermline, Fife has shared amazing clips of her son Charlie having a kick about with his 9-year-old horse, Tauraz. In the videos, Charlie is seen passi

The 31-year-old’s only spend was £10 towards the pallets, which he obtained from a neighbour

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. https://qoo.ly/35pex4 Photos show "incredible" pallet treehouse created by dad for just £10 - Deadline News AMAZING pictures show how a dad created a spectacular “treehouse” for his daughter for just £10. Tom Cole from Abergavenny, Monmouthshire used old pallets to build the impressive structure for 3-year-old daughter Mila. Images show the finished two st

“My feet are quite sore, and for the first time ever I’ve quite a sore hip

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.” https://qoo.ly/35pdqy Hill walker treks 96 miles in back garden to recreate Scotland's West Highland Way - Deadline News A HILL walker has trekked more than 96 miles in his back garden to recreate a popular Scottish walking route. Allan Devine hiked the West Highland Way from his Glasgow home last week, completing the marathon challenge in just five days. The walk, whi

“Brilliant! - National Health Service and also No Hungry Sheep”

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. https://qoo.ly/35paad Scottish farmers spend three days creating stunning NHS tribute using sheep - Deadline News A FARMING family have revealed how they painstakingly created a tribute to the NHS using their flock of sheep. The Lennox family from Luss, Argyle and Bute, spent three days on the project, using their pregnant ewes to create the display on their hil

The “iconic country estate” is being sold by Strutt and Parker for a guide price of £5,950,000

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. https://qoo.ly/35p7vq Stunning home where Roxy Music and other rock legends recorded returns to the market after slashing price by a third - Deadline News A LUXURY house with links to a host of music legends has come back on the market after slashing its price by a third. St Ann’s Court, near Chertsey in Surrey, was where Roxy Music and members of Pink Floyd, The Jam and Soft Machine recorded many of t

“The security guard continued to tell me I should have left her at home

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. At this point I’m fuming." https://qoo.ly/35p5bc Single mum accuses Iceland of "discrimination" after filming herself and young daughter being refused entry to store - Deadline News A SINGLE mum has accused Iceland of “discrimination” after she was refused entry into a store because she was with her 7-year-old child. Cheryl Brooks from Luton, Bedfordshire, filmed the unpleasant exchange with staff at her local store who bluntly

“Our customers, thankfully, are mostly happy to leave their deposits and defer to a later date – which is unknown at the moment

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. This is very heartening and shows great faith on their part." https://qoo.ly/35n25p Highland Hotel raises over £50,000 to keep business afloat using crowdfunder - Deadline News A HIGHLAND hotel has raised raised over £54,000 to help keep their business afloat choosing to opt out of the government paid furlough Scheme in favour of a crowd funding approach. Dornoch Castle Hotel made the appeal for assistance last week to help

"For GPs, district nurses and care staff, the face shields offer security and confidence to conduct their duties

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. Many thanks for your exceptional generosity.” https://qoo.ly/35nycb Laser-cut face guards to shield Covid-19 key workers - Deadline News A SCOTTISH university is able to produce 1,000 face shields a week using laser-cutting technology to help with the lack of vital personal protective equipment for keyworkers. The team at the University of Edinburgh is currently able to produce up to

“Police and our partners across Bedfordshire have a strong track record when it comes to identifying and responding to modern slavery and exploitation

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." https://qoo.ly/35nvpf Hundreds of suspected victims of modern slavery identified in Bedfordshire - Deadline News Almost 400 potential victims of modern slavery and human trafficking were identified in Bedfordshire last year – the fifth highest of any UK police force area. In total 399 cases were referred into the national referral mechanism (NRM) in the county

“Surely defeats the purpose of a competition to support frontline workers? “Being told you’ve won and then getting your prize taken off you because you are working in this pandemic

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.” https://qoo.ly/35nsh7 Nurse who won giveaway was refused her prize after 12 hour shift clashed with the contest's promo event - Deadline News A FASHION company has performed a U-turn after an NHS worker who won their giveaway contest was refused her prize because she will be “working a frontline shift”. Lara Harper, from Glasgow, was delighted to have won Oh Polly’s competition for frontli

“Got a nice cracked tooth and guess what!? All the dentists are shut

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." https://qoo.ly/35npvu Tesco apologise to mum who cracked her tooth on one of their pastries after she demands they foot £250 dental bill - Deadline News TESCO have apologised to a mum who cracked her tooth biting into one of their pastries. Mum-of-one Stacey Anderson is demanding Tesco to foot her £250 dental treatment bill after she sustained the painful injury on Monday. Stacey from Ampthill, Bedfo