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Melanie Griffith goes sans face mask while on walk through neighborhood amid coronavirus lockdown

Melanie Griffith stepped outdoors on Saturday afternoon sans any personal protective equipment for a leisurely walk around her Los Angeles neighborhood.




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Black bears have QUADRUPLED at Yosemite since the coronavirus shutdown, allowing them to roam freely

Black bears, coyotes and bobcats that usually sit in the 'corridors' of Yosemite National Park are roaming out in the open after the park was shutdown last month due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Chris Martin braves the open air sans mask while enjoying a solo bike ride around his neighborhood

Chris Martin braved the open air on Tuesday sans recommended facial mask, while enjoying a socially distanced bike ride around his Malibu neighborhood.




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David Charvet, 47, braves the open air for Whole Foods grocery run with girlfriend Oksana Rykova, 26

David Charvet has been enjoying a loved up lockdown with his fitness model girlfriend Oksana Rykova, 26.




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Aubrey Plaza braves the open air with longtime boyfriend Jeff Baena as they walk their dogs

Last week, she helped raise over $3million for Feeding America alongside her Parks And Recreation co-star during their video chat reunion special.




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PLATELL'S PEOPLE: Courage of the brave souls on London Bridge triumphed over evil

AMANDA PLATELL Those brave souls who risked their lives running towards the assassin were good, selfless people interested in only saving the lives of others.




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AMANDA PLATELL: Family TV shows have lost the X factor

AMANDA PLATELL: More attention is now given to Cowell's scowl, Amanda Holden's nipples and Alesha Dixon's barely clad thighs than to the real stars - the ordinary folk following their dreams




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PLATELL'S PEOPLE: You're brave, Greta, but not as brave as this lot

AMANDA PLATELL: Standing defiant and alone on a rocky outcrop on the cover of Time Magazine, she looks out over a world in peril that she is seeking to save.




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PLATELL'S PEOPLE: JK Rowling is as brave as Harry Potter to take her fight to the gender trolls 

AMANDA PLATELL Was J.K. Rowling channelling her fearless hero Harry Potter when she took on the trans rights lobby?




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AMANDA PLATELL on the tragic death of Britain's youngest coronavirus victim aged just 13 

AMANDA PLATELL: One week ago, Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab, 13, was at home with his mum, six brothers and sisters, doing what we're all doing, watching TV, isolating at home.




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AMANDA PLATELL: Our royals have never been so crucial to us - nor Harry and Meghan so irrelevant

AMANDA PLATELL: Can it be only a few months ago that the Monarchy was facing down Megxit, in what appeared to be one of its worst existential crises since the abdication?




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Mark Cavendish left out of Dimension Data team for Tour de France

Mark Cavendish has been left out of the Dimension Data team that will compete in this year's Tour de France. It is the first time in 13 years that the British rider will not compete in France.




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Geraint Thomas keen to avoid drama as he aims to retain his Tour de France crown 

Geraint Thomas joked he would be happy with an 'uneventful' Tour de France as long as a Team Ineos rider is stood on the top step in Paris at the end of the month.




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The wide open Tour de France: Ineos have been hit by Chris Froome's absence

The 2019 Tour de France will roll away from the Place Royale in Brussels with the fallout over Mark Cavendish's non-selection by his Dimension Data team continuing to make headlines.




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Rolf Aldag insists he will stay with Team Dimension Data amid Mark Cavendish selection controversy 

Team Dimension Data head of performance Rolf Aldag has made clear he will stay with the team for the remainder of the Tour de France as the row over Mark Cavendish's non-selection rumbled on.




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Cycling news: Sir Dave Brailsford insists Team Ineos are ready to hit Tour de France heights

MATT LAWTON IN NIMES: The tone was one of defiance; the message that Team Ineos are not dead yet. As Sir Dave Brailsford was quick to point out, they sit second and fifth.




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Cycling news: Sir Dave Brailsford reveals he is recovering from prostate cancer

The 55-year-old cycling coach confirmed in an interview with The Times that he has had surgery on a tumour which doctors discovered after flagging up concerns over blood tests.




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Coronavirus: Ryder Cup, Wimbledon, Tour de France and British Grand Prix next events to fall?

We've already seen coronavirus decimate the sporting calendar, with Euro 2020 and the Tokyo Olympics among dozens of events either postponed or cancelled. So what will be the next event to fall?




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Tour de France organisers aim for 'postponement rather than cancellation' as coronavirus looms

The Tour de France's organisers are focusing on a postponement of this year's race rather than a cancellation due to the coronavirus pandemic. 'Le Tour' was set to roll out of Nice on June 27th.




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Coronavirus: Marc Madiot warns cycling teams face 'economic meltdown' if Tour de France is postponed

The legendary road race is scheduled to start in Nice on June 27 but it will now either be postponed or scrapped altogether, with a decision expected later this week.




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Tour de France set to be postponed due to coronavirus after the country's lockdown is extended

The Tour has not been cancelled since 1946 when France was recovering from the War but has now been cancelled is in its 107th year after France's lockdown extension.




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Tour de France STILL set to go ahead despite coronavirus lockdown, says France's sports minister

French sports minister Roxana Maracineanu looked to clarify the situation around the biggest race in cycling, which has already been rearranged to take place on August 29.




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French sport minister Roxana Maracineanu casts doubt on major events amid coronavirus pandemic

The Tour de France and French Open have come under doubt after ministers stated they would only be held if fans can attend. Events in France gathering 5,000 people have been banned until September




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Ray Massey test-drives the stunning new Jaguar F-Type roadster over more than 200 miles- on roach and track- in Navarre, Northern Spain

Ray Massey test out the sexy new Jaguar F-type sports car, which has a top speed of 186mph and will accelerate to 60mph in just 4.2 seconds.




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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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James Bond's favourite car-maker has unveiled the radical new family-friendly Aston Martin DBX at Geneva Motor Show

The new prototype is a two-door 'crossover' aimed at young families but the final version will be a four-door petrol-electric hatchback crossover. It includes a permanent integrated child seat.




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MGs new Cumberhatch The suave British actor has been drafted in to be the company's face in the Far East 

Cumberbatch was at the Shanghai Motor Show for the unveiling of the MG GS It will go on sale in Britain late next year.




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Billboard Awards: Halsey and The Chainsmokers pay tribute to Avicii

The music community is still mourning the death of Avicii—real name Tim Bergling—who passed away on April 20. On Sunday, the Billboard Music Awards paid tribute to the late musician.




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Billboards 2018: Ariana Grande leaves fans with No Tears Left To Cry

She opened the show for Sunday night's 2018 Billboard Music Awards. And Ariana Grande left fans with No Tears Left To Cry when she performed the single from her upcoming album




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Ciara shows plenty of cleavage on the 2019 Billboard Music Awards red carpet

Four-year-old Future Zahir Wilburn stole the show on Wednesday, when he joined his 33-year-old singer-songwriter mom on the red carpet of the 2019 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.




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Jennifer Hudson showcases cleavage in white top and brown suit at Billboard Music Awards

Jennifer Hudson had reasons bigger than herself on her mind as she headed into the Billboard Awards. She attended the Las Vegas event to present Mariah Carey with the Billboard Icon Award.




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Chantel Jeffries leaves nothing to the imagination in VERY revealing silver mesh jumpsuit

Chantel Jeffries left nothing to the imagination as she made a sizzling arrival to the Billboard Music Awards 2019 at the MGM Las Vegas on Wednesday.




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Taylor Swift stuns in navy jumpsuit as she is leads stars on red carpet at Billboard Women in Music

Taylor Swift (who turns 30 tomorrow) stunned as she posed on the red carpet at the Billboard Women in Music event where she was honored for Woman of the Decade.




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Spend your pension pot last to defend savings from taxman

Hoard your pension and spend other cash and investments first, to keep your money away from the taxman. That's the advice experts are dishing out to retirees worried about inheritance tax.




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Pension tips for married couples and benefits available

It may not seem like a grand romantic gesture, but making sure your spouse is financially comfortable in retirement, will go a long way towards securing your future happiness together.




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Does my late husband's ex-wife have a claim on pensions left to me?

My husband died very suddenly three months ago. He had changed his pensions over for me to be the beneficiary. His ex-wife has now contacted me. Can she have a claim on his pensions?




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Can we sell our house to our children on the cheap to avoid care home fees?

If we were to sell the property to our two children for £70,000 as this is the figure we considered for equity release, would there be any problems?




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Dad secretly gave his house to my sister 20 years ago - what can I do?

My brother's wife went to the Land Registry and found the deeds were put in my sister's name in 1999. As far I know there was no will. Ian Johnston (pictured), solicitor at JMW Solicitors, replies.




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If we needed care, would we have to sell second flat our son lives in?

We spent an inheritance and a lot of savings on buying a tiny flat for one son, but might we be forced to sell up if one of us needed care? Lawyer Ben Tyer (pictured) of GLP Solicitors replies.




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How to avoid inheritance tax legally

There are many legal ways to dodge the dreaded 40 per cent 'death tax' if you want to pass on the maximum sum possible and are prepared to plan ahead.




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My dad is leaving his house to me, but can I split it with my sister?

In my dad's will, the house is left to me and cash to be split 50/50 with my sister. It was made 10 years ago when my parents were estranged from my sister. My dad is now widowed and has dementia.




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I am 30 and on £50k: How much should I save in a pension to retire at 60

How much do I need to be saving into my pension to achieve this, assuming I achieve returns of 7% a year and that I live until 85. Financial planner Kay Ingram (pictured left) replies




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Can I retire early at 58 with £420k in savings and £6k pension?

I had an £84k pension but cashed it in when I was 55 to pay off debts. Since then, I have come into an inheritance so I have £420k in savings and have rejoined my company's pension scheme.




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Thousands of savers lose up to £10billion in rogue pensions schemes sanctioned by the government

Workers have lost their savings after transferring their nest eggs to rogue schemes because they were enrolled with the UK's HMRC and Pensions Regulator - making it appear above board.




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How do I save properly in a pension while in my 20s?

Getting your head around how your pension works, whether you're saving enough and finding out about how your money is invested can be a daunting prospect for young workers.




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With up to £20billion of savings feared lost, here's how to track down your missing pot

The average person has 11 jobs in their lifetime, so it is no wonder two in three Britons have more than one pension pot. The industry has long discussed launching an online pensions dashboard




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Tempted by equity release? Save thousands with a retirement mortgage

Analysis by financial data experts Defaqto shows a couple who borrow £50,000 could save up to £38,000 over 20 years by opting for a retirement interest-only mortgage instead.




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Experts demand inheritance tax reform as thousands have to fill in forms for nothing

Thousands of families are being forced to complete complicated paperwork to report the value of a loved one's estate to the taxman when they die - even when there is no inheritance tax to pay.




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Saga puts savings rates up for over 50s, who can now earn 1.5%

The provider bucked the trend of falling rates, increasing the interest on its one-year fixed saver from 1.15 per cent. The account is operated by Goldman Sachs International Bank.




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Have you got a silver start-up idea to profit in your pension years?

Lorraine Johnson-Rosner, 70, makes £10,000 to £15,000 a year selling similar rooms and gardens for dolls, plus vintage dolls and clothes for them.