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Laughing gas canisters explode at waste centres hundreds of times a week, firms say

"If it's not reports from members of the public that a car is driving erratically and that person's got a balloon in their mouth, or sadly the result of a serious or fatal injury collision where we find evidence within the vehicle

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Scrap proposed England holiday tax, hospitality bosses urge

The government's preferred approach is for the tax to be calculated as a proportion of the cost of the accommodation being provided, as opposed to a flat rate, and it says local mayors "should consider the right level for their area

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Bill to lower voting age to 16 to be introduced in Parliament

In the UK, 16 and 17-year-olds make up only around 3% of the population aged 16 and over so researchers say the impact on overall vote share is likely to be negligible, particularly as turnout tends to be lower for younger age groups

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Sarah Ferguson asked Epstein for bankruptcy advice while he was in jail, emails suggest

One proposal apparently put forward by Stern would see a chief executive hired to run Ferguson's business affairs. She would be paid a $200,000 salary, and any spending over $1,000 would need to be signed off by Epstein. He says they would need to own at least 30% of the …

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'Costly and devastating' error sees GB's Fear & Gibson miss medal

Fear, 26, and 31-year-old Gibson were fourth after the rhythm dance – the first section of the ice dance competition - leaving them work to do. 47 in their rhythm dance to lie behind Gilles and Poirier in third. It meant Fear and Gibson needed to deliver a showstopping performance …

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Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, rallies for Iran's revolution overshadowed by discontent and defiance

When I asked her about the protests, she replied: "There were people protesting who were dissatisfied with the economic situation, and their protest was legitimate. " But, she added: "It is clear that those who rioted, and brought about chaos, had intentions which originated from beyond our borders

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'One in a billion' - Dawson's Creek stars lead tributes to James Van Der Beek

In a post on Instagram, Philipps wrote: "James Van Der Beek was one in a billion and he will be forever missed and I don't know what else to say. He was my friend and I loved him and I'm so grateful for our friendship all these years

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Nottingham Forest sack manager Dyche after 114 days

Following Forest's 0-0 draw with Wolves on Wednesday, Dyche sounded like a man who knew what was to follow. After an incredible 35 attempts on goal without scoring - more attempts than any team Dyche has managed in his 351 games in charge - the draw left them just three …

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Chris Mason: Latest vetting row raises fresh concerns over Starmer's judgement

"I was asked to speak to Matthew Doyle by Morgan McSweeney regarding Doyle's relationship with Sean Morton. I accurately relayed what Doyle had told me to the PM. The PM is right to state that Doyle did not tell me about his campaigning in a council election for Morton. Doyle …

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Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting

Van Rootselaar was known to police, and "we've begun the process of reaching out to" the public health care system to "understand what interactions may have taken place," British Columbia Premier David Eby told a news conference outside the Tumbler Ridge town hall late on Wednesday evening

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