News Quiz of the week - week ending 29th January 2021

Questions about this week's news
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Last updated: January 29, 2021
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Who did Manchester United knock out in the FA Cup this week
Liverpool
What American veteran talk show host died at the age of 87
Larry King
In what UK county are proposals being drawn up for a new coal power station
Cumbria
Which Fashion retailer bought Debenham's brand and Website for £55 million
Boohoo
Who did Chelsea sack as manager this week despite beating Luton in the FA Cup
Frank Lampard
And who replaced him as manager
Thomas Tuchel
What invasive animals have the UK government given permission to use oral contraceptives to help control the populations
Grey squirrels
Which UK city had posts about it removed from Facebook this week after the word Hoe was used referring to the cities seafront
Plymouth
What date did Boris Johnson announce is the earliest schools will reopen
8th March
At what station did protestors protesting HS2 get removed from this week
Euston
Where was vaccine production halted due to reports of a suspicious package
Wrexham
What drama has Netflix said is its biggest ever after the largest first 28 days viewing figures
Bridgerton
What large beetle species were specimens identified as being roughly 4000 years old and found to previously live in British Peat bogs by the London Natural history museum
Oak Capricorns
What high Street shop know for selling stationery has been brought out of administration this week
Paperchase
What is the name of the new vaccine for coronvirus announced to be 89% effective
Novavax
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