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Paper says sorry after rogue typo ruins story

Our latest collection of unusual regional press headlines and stories.


  • An apology.

    -- And they reprinted the story in full, too.


    Replaced with:


    Shouldn't that be egg-wielding school boy?


    One from the BBC, and yes, it looks like we're right to be worried.


    Back to our previous selection.


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