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# crank call

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# crank call

Brendan O'Connor thinks that "cranks have too much power" over the Irish media

The former chat show host was on with George Hook today.

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Aug 12th 2015, 6:37 PM

# Fail

Man rings 999 to report a fight - in Eastenders

Police in England have revealed some of the most pointless phone calls made to 999 in the past month – including a woman who wanted them to give her number to Mark Wahlberg…

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Jan 13th 2012, 3:54 PM