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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-17T07:49:47.000Z",
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  "textContent": "SWATCH has been forced to close stores in the UK after crowds swarmed security in hopes of getting their hands on a limited edition timepiece. Shops in London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool and Sheffield shut yesterday after crowds rushed to buy one of the pocket watches. Chaos erupted and \"fights broke out among the customers...",
  "title": "Swatch closes stores across UK after huge crowds try to rush security guards to buy limited edition £335 pocket watch",
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