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Council workmen are ridiculed after painting 'Britain's narrowest Keep Clear signs'

Residents were baffled after the markings appeared at the end of Horseshoe Road in Spalding, Lincolnshire over the weekend.




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Petrol prices at 'rip-off levels' even before huge oil crash this week

Howard Cox, founder of FairFuelUK, said the average prices of a litre of unleaded and diesel should be 98p and 106p respectively, but are around 10p higher on average at retailers.




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Vehicle ownership in the UK exceeds 40m for the first time ever

Official figures show there were more than 35m cars and 5m commercial vehicles owned in the UK during 2019 - an increase of 1% and more than there has ever ever been on the road at the same time.




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Coronavirus UK: Car theft rises 60% during lockdown

Car theft has rocketed by up to 60 per cent in parts of the UK as experts warn British motorists their vehicles are at greater risk during the lockdown (pictured, MailOnline map showing rise of car thefts).




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How UK car makers are leaping into action in the war against coronavirus

Auto operations have shifted from assembling hundreds of motors each day to developing and manufacturing life-saving technology and providing services for those in greatest need.




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Toyota launches new Yaris Cross compact SUV during lockdown

The news of a new model comes as UK car dealers were told they can sell motors to customers as well as deliver them, as long as the government's strict guidelines on social distancing are upheld.




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We reveal what motorists need to know during the coronavirus pandemic

With strict restrictions to prevent people leaving their homes during the Covid-19 pandemic, what does it mean for car owners? Can you still drive? What's the deal with MOTs and servicing?




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Beware the SORN sites charging £40 to take your car off the road

With people looking to reduce monthly outgoings during the lockdown, one cut back is to declare a car as SORN to avoid tax and insurance costs - however, drivers are being urged not to pay to do so.




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A fifth of motorists claim they'll drive LESS after lockdown

Once restrictions are scaled back, seeing family members unsurprisingly topped the list of first car journeys - though the second priority was to travel to a hairdressers to get a much-needed trim.




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Almost half of people have seen a rise in speeding during lockdown

Roads with 30mph limits that have been found to be most lethal, with Department for Transport data showing that 60% of all accidents and 34% of all traffic-related fatalities occur in these zones.




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Will you be able to bag a deal on a new car once lockdown lifts?

Experts said that as soon as demand outstrips supply, motor dealers will 'look to reduce incentives and discounts'




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Sheffield City Council's ANPR camera network left OPEN to hackers

Some 8.6m records of vehicles movements made by thousands of people that have been captured using 100 cameras around the city, were available to view on the internet.




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Rolls-Royce says it will be the first UK car maker to resume production from 4 May

Bosses said that 1,000 employees - half the total workforce - would be back  making Phantom, Wraith, Dawn and Cullinan models.




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Speeding offences in London were up 650% last week

Some 2,020 speeding offences were enforced across London last week - an eight-fold increase compared to the same seven days in 2019.




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What impact has coronavirus had on the UK car industry?

With many vehicle makers closing near the end of the month in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, just 78,767 vehicles left factory gates during the month, 47,428 fewer than March last year.




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The 14 car makers that haven't introduced measures to block keyless car crime

Only two brands, Mercedes and Tesla, told the consumer association that they had issued a fix across their entire range of new and existing cars.




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Ford publishes 64-page 'playbook' for car factories following Covid-19

The document outlines new measures, including temperature scans for all staff, requirements to wear face masks, working stations separated by 6 feet, and the closure of on-site gyms and canteens.




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UK roads could become 'dangerous postcode lotteries' during lockdown

Nick Freeman said the decision by some police forces not to pursue low-level speeding cases will mean motorists in certain parts of the country will effectively have the green light to put their foot down.




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Old RAF airbase is packed with £35m worth of unsold cars amid covid-19 crisis

The brutal impact of the pandemic on the economy was laid bare yesterday by figures showing that fewer than 1,000 new cars were sold to private consumers last month. 




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Fishermen at Sydney's Curl Curl beach recall moment they were rescued by helicopter after boat sank

Tim Watson and his friend Guy were out fishing 12kms off Sydney's Curl Curl beach on Saturday when their bilge pump gave up and filled the boat with water.




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Australian tourist in New York is charged $13,000 for a coronavirus test over mild flu-like symptoms

The traveller was asked to pay up for being shuffled around the New York hospital for five hours and eventually being ejected without ever having a test done.




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Why police think Telstra trechnician Bradley Robert Edwards is the notorious Claremont serial killer

Accused serial killer Bradley Robert Edwards, now 51. was just 19 when he donned a woman's nightie, crept into a bedroom and climbed on top of a sleeping Perth teenager in 1988.




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Bizarre in-flight meltdown of Brisbane teacher Anthony Scott before being hit by a truck and killed

Anthony Stott was fatally hit by a truck in northern New South Wales less than 24 hours after stepping off a plane at Brisbane airport on February 9.




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Indian pharmacist dies after drinking chemical mix they made to come up with coronavirus treatment

K Sivanesan, 47, and his colleague Rajkumar worked for a herbal medicine company and tested their treatment - a mix of nitric oxide and sodium nitrate - at a home in southern Chennai city.




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Richard Branson clears way to sell half his £1.6billion stake in Virgin Galactic

The Virgin Group boss came under fire last month for asking the UK government for £500million of support for his airline businesses, which have been paralysed in the pandemic.




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How TikTok could help you survive the Covid-19 lockdown

Psychologist Dr Julie Smith, pictured, has attracted 700,000 followers who follow her TikTok tips about practical methods of coping with mental illness. Even the World Health Organization uses TikTok.




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Elon Musk says Tesla HQ 'will move to Texas or Nevada immediately'

The disgruntled CEO took to a comment thread on Twitter to share that he was also planning to file a lawsuit against Alameda County.




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New coronavirus hospitalizations down to lowest number since the lockdown began in New York

There were 572 new hospitalizations due to coronavirus reported in New York on Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday. This is the lowest number since the lockdown on March 20.




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New South Wales FINALLY announces it will start relaxing lockdown restrictions this week

Up to ten patrons will be allowed to visit cafes and restaurants and five people can visit another person's home under an anticipated easing of coronavirus restrictions in New South Wales.




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Why state leaders need to end lockdown now

Leaders in Victoria and New South Wales refused to make any changes and suggested most rules will be in place until June - even though we've had only four coronavirus deaths in the past week.




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Exhausted parents share hilarious stories about their 'lockdown confessions'

Exhausted Australian parents are sharing their hilarious stories about being stuck at home with their children during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Sydney mother defends decision to take her son to COVID-19 lockdown protest

Renee Altakrity had her four-year-old son pulled from her arms by police during the 'Exercise My Rights' protest outside New South Wales parliament house on Saturday.




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Massive $310million relief package is announced for drought-affected Aussie farmers and communities

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro announced the $310million package for drought-affected farmers and communities.




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NRL referees consider going on strike in protest of plans to revert back to one official

ARLC chairman Peter V'landys is hoping to finalise the seven year TV deal with Fox Sports and Channel 9 by Friday and give a much needed financial injection to the cash strapped NRL.




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Embattled Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad RESIGNS over corruption probe

Former Queensland Deputy Premier Jackie Trad announced she is stepping down after it was revealed she is facing an integrity probe for the second time in 12 months.




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Meet the man taking over Shane Fitzsimmons as Rural Fire Service boss and his plans for fire season

The 56-year-old is a 40-year veteran of the RFS and has begun planning for the impending bushfire season that he predicts will begin in August.




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Victoria sees another coronavirus spike with ten new cases overnight - as NSW relaxes restrictions

Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said eight of the new cases were under investigation while one was confirmed to Cedar Meats and the other was a traveller.




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Kmart shopper use pie maker to create oozing rocky road pastry tarts with leftover Easter eggs

An Australian home cook has wowed foodies after using Kmart's popular pie maker to create oozing rocky road pastry tarts with leftover Easter eggs.




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Sunrise host Matt Doran breaks down over his mother's battle with mystery disease

Weekend Sunrise host Matt Doran has broken down on air in an emotional tribute to his mother Paula for Mother's Day.




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Bartenders get back to pouring drinks in Las Vegas as dine-in restaurants reopen

On Saturday, Phase One of Nevada's 'Roadmap to Recovery' officially commenced, with some nonessential businesses able to open for the first time in seven weeks.




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Erin Molan shuts down anti-vaxxer NRL WAG for comparing herself to Holocaust victim Anne Frank

Shanelle Cartwright, the wife of Gold Coast Titans forward Bryce Cartwright, posted the image of the teenage Holocaust victim to her Instagram story on Friday.




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Recruiter Eliza Kirkby lists the three biggest mistakes job candidates make on social media

An Australian recruiter has listed the three biggest mistakes job candidates make on social media that could cost them a career.




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Mike Tyson pulls out of deal to fight Sonny Bill Williams in Australia

Tyson's management was negotiating with Australian promoters to take part in a multi-million dollar charity bout next year, but the former world champ pulled out after seeing Williams listed as an opponent.




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Adelaide bikie Bradley Daniele urged to get on with life by a judge

Bradley Daniele, 26, joined the Rebels OMCG in the wake of his father's death and in the years since has developed a reputation as one of its most feared enforcers.




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Cops review new video of man who appears to be Ahmaud Arbery minutes before his killing

Arbery, 25, was out jogging in Brunswick on February 23, before he was shot dead by father and son Gregory and Travis McMichael, who had trailed him in a white pick-up truck.




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McDonald's restaurant in Melbourne is closed after a SECOND worker tests positive for coronavirus

The staff member at the Fawkner McDonald's north of Melbourne was one of ten new cases of COVID-19 in Victoria on Saturday, which has caused the restaurant to close for at least three days.




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Liberal MP unloads on 'fear mongering Chairman Dan' Andrews for 'incredibly cruel' lockdown

Tim Smith, Liberal member for Kew in Melbourne's east, said the premier was 'fear mongering' despite Prime Minister Scott Morrison releasing a national roadmap to ease lockdown restrictions.




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Beauty entrepreneur Iris Smit shares her three-ingredient face mask for a glowing complexion

Australian beauty entrepreneur Iris Smit has shared her simple recipe for DIY face mask using just three basic ingredients from your kitchen.




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Bride Danielle Young saved hundreds after dressing her bridesmaids in $25 dresses from KMART

Danielle Young, based in Brisbane, Australia, said she originally considered purchasing Shona Joy dresses for $240, but wanted to keep costs down as much as possible.




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Jessica Ennis-Hill urges the athletic's world governing body to take action over reports of vast scale cheating in the last 10 years 

Jessica Ennis-Hill called on athletics' world governing body to address a report in the Sunday Times which appears to show cheating has taken place on a vast scale in the sport.