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The Five Best TV Shows To Catch This Week (12th - 16th April 2021)
Hey Everyone! It has come to that time again in which I gather together the top five picks of the TV week, which you simply cannot miss. There is something for the whole family to enjoy this week, so get those remote controls at the ready.
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Watford 2-0 Reading Match Report: Sarr the Star
An Ismaila Sarr brace sealed three points at Vicarage Road putting Xisco Munoz's Watford twelve points clear of third-placed Brentford in a 2-0 win over Reading.
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Key Quotes from Xisco Muñoz's Pre-Reading Press Conference
Ahead of Friday Night's clash with Reading Watford Head Coach Xisco Muñoz faced questions on player fitness, team morale and the pressures of the run-in on himself and his squad.
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Middlesbrough vs Watford Preview: Hornets to go Twelve Points Clear of Third?
Following favourable results on Good Friday Watford find themselves nine points ahead of Swansea and Brentford, and the lunchtime kick-off for the Hornets means that they have the opportunity to wrap up the points before their rivals set foot on the pitch for the second half of their Easter fixtures.
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The Five Best TV Shows To Catch This Week (5th - 9th April 2021)
Hey Everyone! It has come to that time again in which I gather together the top five picks of the TV week, which you simply cannot miss. Today, I have found something that will take you back in time, present something new and another that will make you want to dive into the kitchen.
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POST MATCH QUOTES: Watford 1 Sheffield Wednesday 0
The quotes post Watford's 1-0 victory against Sheffield Wednesday
Entertainment
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Nikki Grahame's former Big Brother housemate Pete Bennett says 'we've lost a family member' following her death aged 38
One of Nikki Grahame's Big Brother co-stars says he has "lost a family member" following her death at the age of 38.
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Michael Barrymore pool death: Man arrested over murder of Stuart Lubbock is released under investigation
A man arrested on suspicion of murdering Stuart Lubbock at the home of Michael Barrymore has been released under investigation.
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BAFTA Awards 2021: Who's nominated, who's presenting, and how to watch - everything you need to know ahead of tonight's ceremony
It's going to be a largely virtual ceremony this year, and BAFTA will be pulling out all the stops to celebrate the resilience of the film industry during the pandemic.
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BAFTA's spotlight on diversity: Director says film tells story of people 'you don't see represented on screen'
Young black women are forced to be "stronger and more resilient than their years should require", a BAFTA-nominated director has told Sky News.
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Prince Philip: BAFTA praises Duke of Edinburgh for getting it through 'difficult times' as Prince William pulls out of awards ceremony
BAFTA has paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh at the opening night of its film awards, hailing the prince for getting it through "difficult times".
National News
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Prince Philip: Queen described loss of Duke of Edinburgh as a 'huge void in her life', says Prince Andrew
The Queen described her husband the Duke of Edinburgh's death as leaving a "huge void in her life", Prince Andrew has said.
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Prince Philip: Countess of Wessex shares duke's final moments, saying his death was 'so gentle'
The Countess of Wessex has shared details of Prince Philip's final moments, describing his death as "very peaceful".
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Prince Philip: Charles pays tribute to 'dear Papa' and says he was a 'much-loved and appreciated figure'
Prince Charles has paid tribute to his "dear Papa" the Duke of Edinburgh for the first time since his death on Friday.
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Prince Philip: Shared grief over Duke of Edinburgh's death is 'ideal opportunity' to mend rifts in Royal Family, Sir John Major says
Shared grief over the death of the Duke of Edinburgh is an "ideal opportunity" to mend rifts within the Royal Family, former prime minister Sir John Major has said.
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Police appeal after newborn baby found dead in Morrisons supermarket car park
Police have made an urgent appeal to trace the mother of newborn baby found dead in a supermarket car park.
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COVID-19: Former AstraZeneca board member defends firm over its handling of vaccine rollout
A former AstraZeneca board member has told Sky News that she thinks the company has been unfairly criticised over its handling of the vaccine rollout.
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Northern Ireland: The role of social media in stirring up unrest
Nearly every night for almost two weeks, there's been rioting in Northern Ireland. The police describe it as the worst unrest there in recent years.
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COVID-19: England's pubs, restaurants and shops prepare for Monday reopening - but PM postpones his pint
England's coronavirus restrictions will be eased further on Monday, with pubs and restaurants allowed to serve customers outdoors.
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Nikki Grahame's former Big Brother housemate Pete Bennett says 'we've lost a family member' following her death aged 38
One of Nikki Grahame's Big Brother co-stars says he has "lost a family member" following her death at the age of 38.
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Michael Barrymore pool death: Man arrested over murder of Stuart Lubbock is released under investigation
A man arrested on suspicion of murdering Stuart Lubbock at the home of Michael Barrymore has been released under investigation.
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Sports News
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The Masters: Hideki Matsuyama takes four-shot lead into final round at Augusta National
Hideki Matsuyama took a big step towards becoming the first Asian winner of The Masters after opening up a four-stroke lead during a weather-affected third round at Augusta National.
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The Masters 2021: Pairings and tee times for final round at Augusta National
Pairings and tee times for the final round of the 85th Masters at Augusta National, where Justin Rose is among the players chasing Hideki Matsuyama.
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FREE LIVE GOLF: Amen Corner at The Masters
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Amir Khan says a fight against Conor Benn doesn't make sense unless a world title is at stake
Amir Khan says a fight against Conor Benn would not "make sense" without a world title at stake after being called out by the British welterweight contender.
Technology News
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Amazon wins vote preventing Alabama warehouse workers from unionising
Amazon workers have voted not to unionise at one of the company's warehouses in Alabama in a major victory for the company.
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Elon Musk's brain implant firm teaches monkey to play Pong with its mind
Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink has released a video showing how it has taught a monkey - Pager, a nine-year-old macaque - to play the video game Pong with its mind.
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A fifth fundamental force of physics has been suggested by muon experiment
A scientific experiment has produced evidence researchers believe points to a previously undiscovered fundamental force of physics.
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Bitcoin mining: China clamps down on booming trade where some can earn £60,000 a day
From the outside, it looks like the sort of huge industrial site typical of West China. A dry, dusty corner of the country where 3,000 people are at work.
Business News
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Post Office chief Read delivers plan to share profits with postmasters
The government should explore plans to turn the Post Office into a profit-sharing business, allowing postmasters to participate in the future financial success of Britain’s largest retail network, its chief executive has said.
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COVID-19: England's pubs, restaurants and shops prepare for Monday reopening - but PM postpones his pint
England's coronavirus restrictions will be eased further on Monday, with pubs and restaurants allowed to serve customers outdoors.
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Opening up after the lockdown: Does 12 April mark the long road back?
"Hello London" says the brightly optimistic 12-foot yellow sign on the piazza in Covent Garden.
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Cameron took Greensill for private drink with Hancock to discuss NHS payment scheme
David Cameron took financier Lex Greensill for a private drink with Health Secretary Matt Hancock to discuss an app later offered within the NHS, Sky News has confirmed.
World News
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Russia: Inside the Kremlin's military build-up along the Ukraine border
At the Maslovka railway station just south of the Russian city of Voronezh, there's a small military camp, a few trucks and a tent.
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Myanmar: More than 80 dead after being fired on by rifle grenades in violent clashes over military coup
More than 80 people have been killed by rifle grenades in yet more violent clashes between the military and protesters in Myanmar.
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Mozambique: Stark pictures tell horrifying tale of three days under terrorist fire
Pictures shared with Sky News, taken by survivors of the Palma terror attack in Mozambique, give a graphic illustration of a terrifying three days under fire, surrounded by insurgents.
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COVID-19: World Health Organisation chief hits out at 'shocking imbalance' of vaccine doses for poorer countries
There remains a "shocking imbalance" in the global distribution of coronavirus vaccines, the head of the World Health Organisation has said.
Political News
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Election campaigns to restart following death of Prince Philip
Election campaigning is to resume this week after being paused as a mark of respect following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
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Prince Philip: Boris Johnson will not attend Duke of Edinburgh's funeral and will give up seat for a family member
Boris Johnson will not go to Prince Philip's funeral, and will instead give up his seat to allow another family member to attend.
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Cameron took Greensill for private drink with Hancock to discuss NHS payment scheme
David Cameron took financier Lex Greensill for a private drink with Health Secretary Matt Hancock to discuss an app later offered within the NHS, Sky News has confirmed.
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Greensill: What is the lobbying scandal and why is David Cameron involved?
David Cameron has been in the headlines recently over his alleged involvement in a lobbying scandal with a firm he advises and the Treasury.
Strange News
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Elon Musk's brain implant firm teaches monkey to play Pong with its mind
Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink has released a video showing how it has taught a monkey - Pager, a nine-year-old macaque - to play the video game Pong with its mind.
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Mrs Sri Lanka beauty queen's crown snatched from head over divorce claims
A beauty pageant winner in Sri Lanka was told she had been disqualified and had her crown taken from her head on stage because she was believed to be divorced.
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Yahoo Answers is shutting down - here are 10 of the best questions ever asked
Yahoo Answers is going to be shut down after more than 15 years of providing the web with hilarious content.
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'What would Jesus do?': Easter-inspired diner owner offers job to burglar who broke in
A failed burglar has been offered a job by one of his victims in a bid to embody the Easter spirit of rebirth and renewal.
Videos
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COVID-19: Jet2 suspends flights and holidays until late June due to uncertainty over government travel plans
Jet2's chief executive says the travel company will suspend flights and holidays until at least 23 June due to uncertainty over the government's travel proposals.
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Prince Philip: Queen described loss of Duke of Edinburgh as a 'huge void in her life', says Prince Andrew
The Queen described her husband the Duke of Edinburgh's death as leaving a "huge void in her life", Prince Andrew has said.
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Italy's PM brands Turkish president a 'dictator' as diplomatic row over chairs at meeting worsens
Turkey has rejected claims it snubbed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen because she is a woman.
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Russia: Inside the Kremlin's military build-up along the Ukraine border
At the Maslovka railway station just south of the Russian city of Voronezh, there's a small military camp, a few trucks and a tent.