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Mysterious 300-million-year-old 'Tully monster' may not be the creature scientists thought it was

A 2016 discovery that the Tullimonstrum had a stiffened rod of cartilage saw Tully classified as a predatory vertebrate - now University College Cork researchers believe the grouping was wrong.




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Ancient sphinx sculpture with head of a ram discovered at 3,000-year-old abandoned workshop in Egypt

The ancient workshop is thought to date back to the 18th Dynasty, during the reign of Amenhotep III - King Tut's grandfather. The sphinx and hundreds of hieroglyphic fragments were found at the site.




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Remarkably well-preserved wreck of a 2,000-year-old Ancient Roman 'sewn ship' unearthed in Croatia 

The vessel was unearthed from the Porta de Mar archaeological site on the ancient waterfront of the town of Poreč, where it had sunk near an ancient pier.




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The magic numbers to end cold call hell: Free call-blocking codes

According to the latest figures from the Information Commissioner's Office, there was a 20 per cent increase in complaints about nuisance calls last year.




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Rise in households signing up to new energy tariffs on their doorstep

The number of customers who switched to a new deal following a face-to-face sales pitch rose by 38 per cent to 1.1million in the year to October, according to analysts Cornwall Insight.




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ScS told me I was sitting on my new sofa wrong after it sagged

A disgruntled couple have been left fuming by a furniture giant that claimed they were sitting on their new sofa incorrectly after complaining about it sagging




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We reveal how you can haggle down window prices and how the vulnerable can tackle the cold callers 

The BBC drama White Gold shows actors Joe Thomas and James Buckley encouraging customers to spend thousands of pounds on, often unnecessary, new windows.




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Households losing out on £5bn to the Big Six, despite cheaper wholesale prices

More than 11million households in Britain are at risk of overpaying £3.5billion on their energy bills this year, simply because the Big Six refuse to give them a better deal, new research claims.




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Millions of households to get relief on energy bills after emergency measures are put in place

Britain's suppliers have joined with the Government to ensure that households across the UK will be able to keep the lights on whilst they are in self isolation.




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Energy bills set to fall for 15m households as Ofgem reveals price cap reduction

Energy bills will fall for around 15million households with Ofgem announcing a price cap reduction of £17 a year.




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Eon lost HALF A MILLION customers in 2019 as households switch

Despite losing customers, Eon said its total earnings before tax and interest increased to £2.9bn in 2019, and it expects earnings to increase again in 2020.




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Households to spend an extra £52m on energy bills A WEEK: We reveal how you can cut costs

It is thought that 16.8million people will no longer be going into their normal workplace as a result of measures to delay the spread of the coronavirus.




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Household bills are set to rise but you can still make savings 

Everything from phone bills to NHS prescriptions are due to go up from today, but there are ways to save money. BT, EE, O2, Three and Vodafone are all hiking prices between now and May.




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Household bills to rise: Council tax, broadband and stamps will rise on 1 April 2020

The rises will come as a large chunk of households are under strain thanks to the coronavirus outbreak impact on job security, mortgage payments and other personal finances.




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British couple stranded abroad are told insurer won't repatriate them

A couple have been left stranded in France after their campervan broke down, with their insurer claiming it is not able to help them, despite the current coronavirus outbreak.




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Energy firms owe £1.7bn to households which have overpaid for energy

One in ten customers could be due a rebate of more than £200, while almost half are owed £136, says Uswitch. Overpayments arise when bills are paid by direct debit.




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Household energy usage surges by 37% during lockdown

The average annual cost of a combined gas and electricity bill is around £1,034, but due to increased usage whilst people are stuck inside, this could rise to £1,421.




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Very's Nintendo Switch Black Friday deal sold out but here's the next best offers

Black Friday 2019 is well under way, but there are still many online bargains to be had, including great savings on Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals on Amazon, Very and Argos.




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Couple who washed and sold used stamps guilty of £225k fraud

Paul and Samantha Harrison from Barnsley and their accomplice, former dental technician Graham Rought, defrauded Royal Mail out of more than £421,000.




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Trent Alexander-Arnold goes from ecstasy to heartbreak in ePremier League Invitational tournament

The Liverpool full back was defeated by tournament favourite Diogo Jota, with the Wolves ace securing victory in the online showpiece after yet another golden goal strike.




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Manchester City set to sign 16-year-old Celtic midfielder Josh Adam

The 16-year-old is viewed as one of the best youngsters in Scotland and City, among other Premier League's leading teams, including Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea, are keen.




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Premier League clubs 'told that all 20 stadiums could be used next season'

Amid unhappiness amongst relegation-threatened clubs on home advantage being lost, the Premier League made it clear last Friday that all 20 grounds could be used next season.




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Kerala polls: Left is still right in this old bastion

The BJP has clocked in second in seven seats, making it clear Kerala could now witness three-cornered contests




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Sellers forced to shave £8,000 off asking prices to get homes sold

Property website Zoopla has revealed where buyers in England and Wales are getting the biggest discounts on initial asking prices - and the locations where sellers achieve 100%.




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The green, green grass of Sir Tom Jones' old home that's up for sale

Llwynddu House is in Ystradowen, just outside Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan and was the property that the singer bought in South Wales in the 1990s.




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Five top tips to get your home sold despite Brexit jitters

There are steps you take to help sell your home, such as replacing old fixtures and fittings and jazzing up your garden.




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Six top tips for making sure you avoid the pitfalls of buying a leasehold property

Helen Marsh, a partner at law firm Forsters, provides six top tips for avoiding some of the most common pitfalls of buying a leasehold property.




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How to buy the freehold if you've bought a leasehold property

If you're considering buying your freehold, there are some initial questions that you'll need to ask to get the process started.




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Cotswolds church for sale make Grand Designs project

Take a closer look at the disused church and it has huge potential for those seeking a project worthy of being on TV's Grand Designs.




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The buyers in limbo as they're told don't move house in lockdown

Those in the middle of the buying process, such as Susanna Wood and Tom and Daniella Matthews pictured, told us they are now unsure whether they will be able to move as planned.




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Talented DIY mum creates an amazing 'jungle room' for her four-year-old son

A creative Australian mum has shared images of the jungle-inspired bedroom she decorated herself for her son. Posting online, she used wall prints, rustic styled furniture and orange and green colours.




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Can a landlord stop me installing a new bathroom at my leasehold home?

My lease suggests that I must get permission to do this from the freeholder, but what happens if I don't?




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Soap vs handwash: In time of crisis, firms set aside age-old differences

Dettol and Lifebuoy promote hand washing with soap, setting aside their differences over hand hygiene standards




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Prime Minister and Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan hold Delegation Level Talks in Osaka, Japan[ph]Photo Courtesy: Lalit Kumar[/ph]





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External Affairs Minister and Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of China hold Bilateral Meeting in Beijing





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Vice President and Gitanas Nausėda, President of Lithuania hold delegation level talks at Presidential Palace in Vilnius, Lithuania





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Vice President and Deputy Speaker of Saeima hold Delegation Level Talks in Saeima (Latvian Parliament) in Riga [ph]Photo Courtesy : Jānis Mednus[/ph]





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Vice President and President of Latvia hold Delegation Level Talks at Riga Castle in Riga [ph]Photo Courtesy: M Asokan, Photo Division[/ph]





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Vice President and Prime Minister of Latvia hold Delegation Level Talks at Cabinet of Ministers in Riga[ph]Photo Courtesy : M. Asokan, Photo Division[/ph]





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Vice President and Prime Minister of Latvia hold Delegation Level Talks at Cabinet of Ministers in Riga[ph]Photo Courtesy : M. Asokan, Photo Division[/ph]





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Prime Minister and the King of Bahrain hold Delegation Level Talks at Al Gudaibiya Palace in Manama [ph]Photo Courtesy: Lalit Kumar[/ph]





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Prime Minister and Prime Minister of Bahrain hold Delegation Level Talks at Al Gudaibiya Palace in Manama [ph]Photo Courtesy : Lalit Kumar [/ph]





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Prime Minister and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi hold delegation level talks at Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi





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Prime Minister and Vladimir Putin, President of Russia hold Delegation Level Talks in Vladivostok [ph]Photo Courtesy: Lalit Kumar[/ph]





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President and Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson, President of Iceland hold Delegation Level Talk at Presidential Residence in Reykjavik [ph]Photo courtesy : RB Photo[/ph]




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President and President of Slovenia hold Delegation Level Talks at Presidential Palace, Ljubljana [ph]Photo Courtesy : PHOTO RB[/ph]





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Vice President and Khaltmaagiin Battulga, President of Mongolia hold delegation level talks at Hyderabad House, New Delhi[ph]Photo Courtesy : Chandan Kumar Shah[/ph]




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External Affairs Minister and Don Pramudwinai , Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand hold 8th Joint Commission Meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi




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Vice President and President of Comoros hold Delegation Level Talks in Moroni[ph]Photo Courtesy - Photo Division[/ph]





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Prime Minister and President of China hold Delegation Level Talks during Chennai Informal Summit in Mamallapuram[ph]Photo Courtesy:- Lalit Kumar[/ph]