What the Southport killings tell us about Britain – "Most divisive Oscars ever"? – Gwyneth Paltrow’s Valentine's gift guide
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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The front pages pay tribute to the victims of the Southport attack. Ava explains how local journalism thrived while reporting on the case. Marcus takes a look at The Telegraph’s coverage of the Oscar nominations – could the healing power of Wicked unite a fractured America, or might it cause further division? Plus, Andrew found a lovely Valentine’s Day gift guide from the nutty wellness brand Goop in The Times.
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