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A cactus poised to bloom: RAY MASSEY takes the Citroen C4 Cactus Flair 1.6 Blue HDi 100 for a spin

This French back-to-basics family car combines simplicity and efficiency with practicality, low ownership costs and quirky looks. It also boasts a 1.6 litre HDi four-cylinder in-line turbodiesel engine.




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BMW to take extreme step and unveil the entire new range of next generation 6 series at North American International Auto Show 

Including the new BMW 6 Series Convertible, Coupe and Gran Coupe. The cabriolet will go from rest to 62 mph in just 5.5 seconds. All petrol models will have a sports tuned exhaust system.




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I'm in eighth heaven! RAY MASSEY takes a look at the new Volkswagen Passat Estate

The Passat has been around for 42 years, the first model came out in 1973. The estate car is the fourth biggest-selling VW in the UK. The new model has keyless entry and heated seats.




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Nissan takes over from Ford with new four-year deal as the main motoring sponsor of the UEFA Champions League 

It's been an electric week for motoring. A fleet of 100 electric vehicles was ferrying VIPs at the UEFA Champions League in Berlin last Sunday where Spain's FC Barcelona triumphed over Juventus.




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The cat's out of the bag: Ray Massey test drives Jaguar's unmistakably British-built next-generation steamlined sports saloon

Jaguar's elegant new products are leaping ahead to rival German companies such as BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz. The elegant new sports saloon XF is the latest to hit the road




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Dynamic, strong and sporty: Kia prepares to unveil fourth generation Sportage that takes cues from fighter jets

Growing families may be contemplating a bigger car as the summer holidays give way to 'back to school' - and work. Korean car company Kia is preparing to unveil its new fourth generation Sportage.




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Bugatti reveals new Chiron could take the title for the world’s fastest car

While technical details are sparse, the French car manufacturer claims it will be the 'world's most powerful, fastest, most luxurious and most exclusive production super sports car.'




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Billboard Awards: BTS takes stage by storm with Fake Love rendition

They won the Social Artist gong at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards. And the seven-member K-Pop boy band BTS took the stage by storm that evening at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.




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Deal or no deal? How to decide when to take 'with profits' payout

With-profits policyholders often face an impossible choice about when to take their benefits. Turn down today's offer and tomorrow's may be lower. How can you decide when it's time to leave?




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The best ways to take your retirement income 

Retirees can now find more flexible income from drawdown, multi-asset funds and so called 'third- way' products that combine annuities and exposure to the stock market.




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Nearly half of over-55s tapping pensions only take their 25% tax-free cash

Of those who start drawing an income, just two out of five do so immediately. Among those who wait, 40% put it off for at least half a year, and 24% delay for more than a year, says Hargreaves Lansdown.




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Former prison officer hit with a £100k bill after pension mistake

Former prison officer Paul Davidson, 62, pictured, was forced to retire early in 2012 after he suffered a breakdown. He spent a month in a clinic and his wife had to give up work to care for him.




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Campaigners against Continental Wealth Management take fight to court

After the failure by UK authorities to take action, campaigners have launched a private prosecution on the Costa Blanca where many of the rogue schemes now operate.




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Amanda Holden says the NHS 'saved her life' as she urges public to take part in #ClapForCarers event

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 49, praised the NHS amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, while speaking about them on Wednesday's edition of Heart Breakfast.




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Amanda Holden takes out her bin in style as she sizzles in shimmering fuchsia evening gown

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 49, donned a fuchsia dress with a daring leg spit as she strutted her stuff while taking out her rubbish.




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Alan Carr takes out his bin in a sparkling silver jumpsuit and orange wig

The comedian's husband Paul Drayton uploaded the hilarious clip to Instagram with the RuPaul's Drag Race UK judge wearing the sparkling suit with a bright orange wig.




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Britain's Got Talent SPOILER: Elton John impersonator takes to the stage in a dazzling red ensemble

Judging by new images, Saturday's episode looks like it won't disappoint as an Elton John impersonator, West End star and daredevil are set to perform.




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Britain's Got Talent EXCLUSIVE: Amanda Holden reveals live finals will take place in the autumn

Amanda Holden has shed some new light on when the Britain's Got Talent live shows will take place, after the COVID-19 crisis halted production on the current series.




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Simon Cowell takes his $500,000 Rolls Royce Phantom for a spin in Malibu

The music mogul, 60, showed off his vast fortune as he took his $500,000 Rolls Royce Phantom for a spin in Malibu on Sunday.




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Italy reports 482 more coronavirus deaths taking the country's total to 23,227

The number of coronavirus cases also rose by 3,941 to 175,925, the health ministry said.




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Phil Neville will NOT take charge of England Women at Euros in 2022

Neville was due to be in charge for the home Euros next year but this will not be the case after the tournament was put back 12 months due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.




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The girl who became an icon: ROBERT HARDMAN takes you through the Queen's own unseen photo album

ROBERT HARDMAN: No peal of bells from an empty Westminster Abbey. No thunderous gun salutes from Hyde Park, the Tower of London, Edinburgh Castle or anywhere else.




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RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: No planes? Let a wind-powered train take the strain... 

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Coronavirus is being blamed for the collapse of Flybe, despite the fact that the airline has been in trouble for years. The 2,000 staff who are out of work are rightly furious.




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BET Awards 2013: Mariah Carey accused of lip-synching during BET Awards after taking to the stage in dramatic strapless glittering dress

She was accused on Twitter for lip syncing during a performance on American Idol earlier this year in May. And now Mariah Carey has been blasted for the same offense at the BET Awards.




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Robin Thicke takes his young son Julian shopping the day after his show-stopping BET Awards performance

He is surrounded by naked women on his infamous Blurred Lines music video, but Robin Thicke was only about being a dad as he took three-year-old son Julian for an outing Monday in Los Angeles.




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BET Awards 2017: Celebrities take the plunge on red carpet

Sunday's BET Awards brought stars of all sorts to Los Angeles's Microsoft Theater. There, cleavage dominated the red carpet as stars showed off their curves with plunging necklines and sexy cut-outs




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Liverpool 'in pole position to sign Kalidou Koulibaly' as Premier League leaders overtake PSG

Coveted Napoli captain Kalidou Koulibaly has become a transfer target for Liverpool. The 28-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best central defenders in world football.




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Chanelle McCleary says she received X-rated voice notes by mistake

British reality star Chanelle McCleary, 25, shared the voice notes on Twitter, commenting: 'Only this could happen to me'. In the messages, the man is heard addressing woman called Gemma.




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Kim Woodburn returns to Big Brother in Celebrity Takeover task

The feisty presenter proved she was taking no nonsense as she made a dramatic return to the Channel 5 show for a secret task, Celebrity Takeover on Wednesday




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Lewis Hamilton far superior to Nico Rosberg despite Hungary horror show... it will take a miracle for the German to claim his crown

F1 COLUMN - JONATHAN MCEVOY: It was a superlative race in Hungary but there was one nagging concern: the lack of Nico Rosberg’s form and Lewis Hamilton's dominance




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Vettel errors suggest sustained beatings from Hamilton have taken toll

JONATHAN MCEVOY - F1 COLUMN: It may be that Sebastian Vettel will rediscover his poise and confidence. Or perhaps he is so wounded that we have already seen the last of his best days.




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Cadel Evans winning Tour de France? Shane Warne at the 1993 Ashes? What's your favourite Aussie sporting moment of all time? Take your pick from our top 10

With the Commonwealth Games soon to offer another stage on which the green and gold will shine, it's time to pick your favourite sporting moment of all time.




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Three ingredient fudge is the latest lockdown baking trend to takeover Instagram

Eloise Head, from London, who shares her recipes on Instagram and TikTok under the name FitWaffle , has reached more than 50 million people with three recipes showing simple ways to make fudge.




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Bear, bath and beyond: Ten-year-old bear Takoda enjoys splashing around in a tub at the Oregon Zoo

Video footage shows a 10-year-old bear named Takoda at the Oregon Zoo when he was caught splashing around and playing with a wooden block inside a 300-gallon tub of cool water.




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Christine Ohuruogu and Becky James take top prizes at Sportswomen of the Year Awards in London

Christine Ohuruogu has been named Sportswoman of the Year and Becky James has won Young Sportswoman of the Year.




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Blac Chyna takes Dream Kardashian to watch son King Cairo play soccer

Blac Chyna was in full mom-mode on Saturday at her son King Cairo's soccer game. The 31-year-old wore a matching black co-ord while she sat on the side lines with her daughter Dream.




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Blac Chyna takes Dream Kardashian and King Cairo to the pumpkin patch

Blac Chyna's personal relationships have a habit of grabbing the headlines.




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Blac Chyna 'never gave permission' for Kylie Jenner to take Dream Kardashian on helicopter

Blac Chyna has revealed she was 'distraught' to learn her daughter Dream Kardashian flew on a helicopter which later crashed, killing basketball star Kobe Bryant and eight others.




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Skye Wheatley jokes about taking 'mushies' in Bali

She's the former Big Brother star who infamously underwent a botched boob job in Bangkok.




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Krystal Forscutt takes her baby Nakoda for a spot of retail therapy

On Thursday, May 31, Krystal Hipwell (née Forscutt) gave birth to her second child.




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Women over 50 can cut their risk of a stroke by taking up healthy habits, research suggests 

The key habits to adopt are daily exercise, consuming less junk food and alcohol, not smoking and shedding a few pounds if overweight.




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SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Tom Daley takes up knitting but it's sending his husband off the deep end! 

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Tom Daley's knitting hobby, which he took up to deal with self-isolation, is not going down too well with his husband, film producer Dustin Lance Black.




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Bill Cosby calls himself an 'educator and political prisoner' and takes aim at 'fake news'

Despite serving a prison term in Pennsylvania, Bill Cosby, 82, or someone on his behalf, took to Twitter do decry the mainstream US press and urge his followers to support black media outlets.




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Eddie Murphy takes a dig at Bill Cosby and jokes about his kids as he returns to SNL after 35 years

The 58-year-old legend opened Saturday night's show by talking about his 10 kids, getting a joke off about Bill Cosby in the process. The three comedic legends joined Murphy on SNL.




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Anthony Joshua had no worries about facing Carlos Takam

EDDIE HEARN: This is the first time Aanthony Joshua has has had any disruptions during his camp and it hasn't been ideal. It's been a pretty long road to Saturday's showdown in Cardiff.




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Jack Laugher compares stringing together six perfect dives to taking a penalty in World Cup final

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LAURA LAMBERT: Jack Laugher is trying to explain how hard it is to string together six perfect dives. 'It is like taking a penalty in a World Cup final,' he tells Sportsmail.




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SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Tom Daley takes up knitting but it's sending his husband off the deep end! 

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Tom Daley's knitting hobby, which he took up to deal with self-isolation, is not going down too well with his husband, film producer Dustin Lance Black.




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Allison Langdon takes son Mack to film 60 Minutes

60 Minutes journalist Allison Langdon has shared an adorable photo to Instagram of her and baby Mack at the airport as she takes him on her next assignment.




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Allison Langdon takes baby Mack on the road for work

Roving Australian reporter opens up about motherhood and life on the road with baby Mack. She's taking him on his first international trip and admits she feels slightly nervous.




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60 Minutes' Allison Langdon takes her baby Mack to work

Australian journalist Allison Langdon has revealed how she found a way to juggle motherhood and work - by bringing her now-seven-month-old son Mack on the road with her.