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Energy bills for most households in Britain could soar to a record £2,000 a year from April as unprecedented wholesale costs force the regulator to ...

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Nearly 30,000 small boat migrants cross Channel this year

The Times/The Sunday Times 21 Dec 2021

More migrants crossed the Channel on Sunday than in all of December last year ... In December 2020 there were 211 arrivals in 16 boats ... .

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American woman told to demolish £200,000 Highlands eco-home

The Times/The Sunday Times 21 Dec 2021

An American businesswoman who built a £200,000 eco-home in the Highlands has been ordered to tear it down ... .

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GoFundMe page raises over $3,000 for injured Houston County deputy

Dothan Eagle 21 Dec 2021

Sable Riley ... As of Monday evening, fellow law enforcement officers and community members have donated over $3,000 on the crowdfunding website to help with expenses associated with his care and recovery. The goal is $10,000 ... .

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Gambling addiction fears as new research shows 600,000 OAPs started betting online during Covid pandemic

The Daily Mail 21 Dec 2021

Research shows 625,000 over-65s took up gambling on the net during lockdown – a greater jump than in any other age group ... Research shows 625,000 over-65s took up gambling on the net during lockdown – a greater jump than in any other age group (stock image) ... It said ... RELATED ARTICLES. Previous 1 Next ... Share this article. .

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PM to boost women empowerment,transfer Rs 1,000 cr to SHGs

The Times of India 21 Dec 2021

The Sangam city is all decked up to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi who will attend a programme on Tuesday to promote women empowerment and transfer Rs 1,000 crore to the bank accounts of self-help groups benefiting 16 lakh women ... Arrangement has been made for parking of 4,000 vehicles.

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7,000 Christmas Gifts Handed Out at the Candy Cane Lane Toy Giveaway at the Church ...

Longview News-Journal 21 Dec 2021

Toy giveaway stations lined an entire city block in East Hollywood Sunday, December 19, as Santa, his elves and dozens of volunteers placed 7,000 toys into children's eager hands ... There were also photo ops with Santa, Christmas arts and crafts, and ice skating—all in a holiday setting glowing with more than 100,000 Christmas lights.

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H-E-B donates $10,000 to Wreaths for Vets

TDT News 21 Dec 2021

Christmas came early for Central Texas nonprofit Wreaths for Vets after H-E-B presented the group with a $10,000 donation in Killeen on Monday. Wreaths for Vets founder Jean Shine, third from left, received a $10,000 donation from H-E-B on Stan Schlueter in Killeen Monday.

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Malaysia flood evacuees rise to 64,000, 8 deaths reported

Xinhua 21 Dec 2021

The number of displaced persons due to flooding in Malaysia has risen to over 64,000 in seven states plus the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur as of 10.00 p.m ... The worst-hit state is Pahang along the east coast of Peninsula Malaysia, with over 34,000 people being evacuated to ...