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2026-05-27 · The Independent

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Merseyside police said emergency services were called to the beach at about 3.30pm on the bank holiday
Barcelona reach agreement to sign Anthony Gordon
The deal is reportedly worth around £70m for the Newcastle winger
Liverpool star caught watching video on phone while driving on M6
Footage of the footballer’s police stop was also captured on the officer’s bodyworn video
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