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A SCHOOLBOY suffering a deadly asthma attack died after a 999 call was downgraded in a computer bungle, an inquest has heard. Martin Sullivan, 15, was fighting for breath – but as he was still conscious and breathing, the call wasn't categorised as a life-threatening emergency. As a result, paramedics didn't treat the case as a priority, and Martin's father […]
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THE Met Office has warned “rollercoaster” weather will hit Britain this week with torrential downpours and floods on the way. The UK was gripped by a deep freeze over the weekend as temperatures dropped to -10C – but by Wednesday the mercury could leap back up as high as 12C in some parts of the country. But sub-zero temperatures and […]
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House Democrats deliver article of impeachment accusing Donald Trump of ‘incitement of insurrection’ to Senate – but STILL don’t have a deal on whether ex-president will have witnesses and how long trial will last House Democrats walked across the Capitol Monday evening to hand-deliver an article of impeachment to the Senate charging President Donald Trump with ‘incitement of insurrection’ – […]
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Sydney will experience its hottest day of a five-day heatwave on Tuesday, with temperatures to soar past 40 degrees in the city’s west and reach about 36 degrees in the CBD. “This is day five of a pretty significant hot spell and the heat is peaking today,” Weatherzone meteorologist Brett Dutschke said. People flocked to Bondi Beach on Monday as […]
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NEW coronavirus restrictions are needed to counter mutant strains of Covid-19, experts have warned. Scientists have said people need to learn to “adapt” to a new way of life which includes the prolonged use of face masks and coverings and maintaining safe social interactions. 😷 Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Experts in evolution, virology […]
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NEW Zealand has recorded its first case of Covid in two months after a 56-year-old woman caught the more infectious South African variant. The latest infection in the community comes a week after thousands of New Zealanders flocked to a music concert with no masks or social distancing. The case is not thought to be connected to the concert in […]
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A LORRY driver has been charged with killing a mum of four in a motorway crash. John Bowers is accused of causing the death of final year nursing student Shirley-Ann Dumbuya, 38, by careless driving. His alleged victim died on the M60 when her Kia collided with a lorry at Alkrington, Greater Manchester. Shirley-Ann’s tutor at Bolton University, Lynda Drummond, […]
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YOU might not believe it from the headlines but it’s been a good news week. Booming car giant Nissan finally stopped threatening to quit Britain — thanks to Brexit. 😷 Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Joe Biden chose Boris as the first European leader to call after being sworn in as America’s 46th president. […]
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BORIS Johnson must begin getting children back into classrooms next month, his own MPs and parents demanded last night. The PM was warned that a swift return was vital to avoid risking “a lost generation” of kids from the country’s poorest families. 😷 Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates The calls came after Health Secretary […]
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Melbourne’s temperature cracked 30 degrees at 7.30am on Monday as Victorians brace for another day of intense heat. Forecasters are predicting Melbourne will swelter through the hottest day of the summer, with a top of 39 degrees. The high temperatures and gusty winds have combined to pose the “most significant” fire risk this summer. Photo of people enjoying the hot […]
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