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Known as "corridor care", patients are lining up on trolleys or sitting on chairs, stuck in A&E because there are no beds for them in the wards.

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Their agreement to testify warded off potential contempt-of-Congress proceedings against them.

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Reform UK won its first seat on the authority at a by-election in May, which was won by Luke Shenton - who represents the Birches Head and Northwood ward.

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A few unfortunate servants were tossing fat gold coins into the street, warding off the pixies as best they could.

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The New Year dragon dance, one of the highlights of the parade, is rooted in traditions which are meant to celebrate prosperity and ward off evil spirits.

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