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• Former Liverpool academy player who 'wasted his talent' jailed for bottling man in the face

  01-05-2015 23:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  John Smith, 30, was said to have been an exciting young player with the Anfield club before his life went off the rails
  
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• Alastair Cook leads England grind against West Indies with a century

  01-05-2015 23:59
  
  Captain ends drought with 26th Test hundred but Jonathan Trott makes third duck in five innings on a day of batting toilFor one England batsman the return journey is complete. For another there is utter desolation when renaissance was all he craved. It was shortly after five o’clock, with the shadows already stretching out across Kensington Oval, when Alastair Cook clipped a half-volley from the fast bowler Shannon Gabriel off his toes and through square-leg for the boundary that after a minut
  
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• Lewis Charnock shines for St Helens in nine-try slaughter of Wakefield

  01-05-2015 23:50
  
  • St Helens 44-4 Wakefield
  • Charnock, Makinson and Walsh all score doublesSt Helens ran in nine tries in a 44-4 triumph as Wakefield slumped to their 10th straight Super League defeat on Friday evening.The Wildcats, whose last league win was against Hull KR on 15 February, trailed 20-0 before replying with their only try through Tom Johnstone just before the break. Continue reading...
  
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• Carwyn Scott-Howell killed in the Alps is buried with ski helmet on coffin

  01-05-2015 23:49 via
  
  Carwyn Scott-Howell, from Abergavenny, south Wales, was carried in a tiny wicker coffin with his black helmet laid on top in a poignant reminder of the tragedy which cut his life short.
  
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• Girls, 16, left behind on Alton Towers college trip: Mum's anger after coach leaves without four students

  01-05-2015 23:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Bosses at Salford City College have apologised and launched an investigation after the girls were left behind after returning to the coach 15 minutes late
  
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• Riot police clash with May Day protesters around the world

  01-05-2015 23:45 via
  
  Cars set on fire by protesters in Milan burned during a rally against Expo 2015. May Day violence engulfed the Italian city, while protesters also took the streets in other countries across the world.
  
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• Police chief denies trying to blame 'drunk' Liverpool fans for Hillsborough disaster

  01-05-2015 23:43
  
  A POLICE chief yesterday denied trying to blame “drunk” Liverpool fans for the Hillsborough tragedy.
  
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• 'Dangerous' killer on the loose after escaping from prison staff during hospital visit

  01-05-2015 23:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Thomas Valliday, 27, was handed a life sentence for savagely beating dad-of-two Frank "Bap" McGreevy to death in 2008
  
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• Iowa bird flu outbreak prompts governor to declare state of emergency

  01-05-2015 23:37
  
  Four new poultry farms initially test positive for virus in country’s top egg-producing state after Minnesota and Wisconsin declared emergencies in AprilIowa governor Terry Branstad declared a state of emergency on Friday due to a rapidly expanding avian flu outbreak, soon after state agriculture officials announced four new poultry farms had initially tested positive for the virus. Iowa, the top egg-producing state in the United States, is the third state to declare a state of emergency becau
  
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• Police hunting man who 'straddled 16-year-old girl' as she travelled on train

  01-05-2015 23:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  British Transport Police released a CCTV image of the man following the disturbing incident
  
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• How to spot a fibber by the world’s top human lie detector

  01-05-2015 23:36
  
  THEY say you can spot a liar by their shifty eyes and awkward body language.
  
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• Welcome to POO MEWS: Horror home has been flooded with raw sewage for 20 years

  01-05-2015 23:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A row of houses have had to deal with rats, excrement and tampons every time the drains flooded
  
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• Raheem Sterling warned he will stay at Liverpool even if he refuses new deal

  01-05-2015 23:30
  
  • Brendan Rodgers: Sterling could miss out on £3.38m in wages
  • ‘He won’t be going anywhere this summer, even if there’s no deal’
  • Manager has backing from owners Fenway for tough stance
  • Match preview: Liverpool v QPRRaheem Sterling could miss out on £3.38m in wages next season after Brendan Rodgers insisted the England international would stay at Liverpool even if he refuses to sign a new contract.The Liverpool manager has repeatedly stated Sterling will not be sold th
  
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• Oven-ready players deny room for grow-your-own talent to flourish

  01-05-2015 23:30
  
  Steven Gerrard, at Liverpool, and Frank Lampard, mainly Chelsea, bow out of the Premier League this month after extraordinary careers the likes of which we are unlikely to see again from an Englishman
  • Fabio Capello no closer to a midfield solutionThere will be a wistfully valedictory air to the end of this Premier League season as Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard make their last appearances in competitive English football, their distinguished careers – with more than 1,100 league appearanc
  
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• Louis van Gaal raises doubts over Ángel Di María’s Old Trafford future

  01-05-2015 23:30
  
  • Manager says he would consider a transfer request if striker makes one
  • ‘I cannot say that he has had a marvellous season here’
  • Match preview: Manchester United v West BromLouis van Gaal has thrown doubt over Ángel Di María’s future at Manchester United by admitting he is not certain the Argentinian wants to stay at the club and that he may consider selling him if the 27-year-old asks to leave.Van Gaal hopes British football’s most expensive player will continue
  
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• José Mourinho keen to set about Chelsea’s title defence straight away

  01-05-2015 23:30
  
  • Chelsea can claim Premier League title against Crystal Palace on Sunday
  • Mourinho: ‘Five minutes later I move on, I have to think about next season’
  • Arsène Wenger accuses Mourinho of disrespecting other managers
  • Diego Costa may not play for Chelsea again this season, says MourinhoJosé Mourinho will allow himself five minutes to celebrate the Premier League title when it is won before turning his attentions to the task of retaining the trophy next term.Chelsea, who star
  
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• Meet Britain's smallest dog: Pocket pooch thinks she is a kitten

  01-05-2015 23:29 via mirror.co.uk
  
  If she does not grow any more Disney the Chihuahua stands a chance of being the world's smallest dog
  
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• Clandon Park fire: Fears of damage to iconic state bed

  01-05-2015 23:29 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  
  The most treasured exhibit in Clandon Park, a state bed more than 300 years old, is thought to have been badly damaged in the fire that ravaged the National Trust site
  
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• Safe-seat Tory MP puts in long hours during election campaign - in his DENTIST surgery

  01-05-2015 23:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Sir Paul Beresford's campaign in Mole Valley, Surrey is "invisible" as he spends 47% of the working days in a different surgery to his political one
  
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• Nepal earthquake: See rescue dog's view as it searches through the rubble of Kathmandu for survivors

  01-05-2015 23:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The footage was taken using a GoPro head-mounted camera and shows an Israeli Defence Force rescue dog searching through rubble strewn buildings in Kathmandu
  
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• New Jersey aide admits conspiracy

  01-05-2015 23:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An ex-aide to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie pleads guilty to conspiracy over traffic chaos on the George Washington Bridge in 2013.
  
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• Residents want ‘The Apprentice’ film crew ‘FIRED’ over noise and traffic complaints

  01-05-2015 23:26
  
  RESIDENTS on a swanky Central London street are furious after film crews from The Apprentice allegedly sparked noise and traffic complaints.
  
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• Former MP Eric Joyce ‘facing jail’ for 'unjustified and unprovoked attack' on teenagers

  01-05-2015 23:25
  
  DISGRACED former Labour MP Eric Joyce was facing jail last night after he was convicted of launching an “unjustified and unprovoked” assault on two teenagers in a shop.
  
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• General Election 2015: UK will be 'run for the wealthy and powerful' if Tories retain power, Labour warns

  01-05-2015 23:24
  Ed Miliband will try to turn the tables on David Cameron in the final days of the election campaign by denying the UK would be “run for Scotland” under Labour and claiming it would be “run for the wealthy and powerful” if the Conservatives retain power.
  
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• General Election 2015: UK will be 'run for the wealthy and powerful' if Tories retain power, Ed Miliband says

  01-05-2015 23:24
  Ed Miliband will try to turn the tables on David Cameron in the final days of the election campaign by denying the UK would be “run for Scotland” under Labour and claiming it would be “run for the wealthy and powerful” if the Conservatives retain power.
  
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• Natalie Bennett says Green Party is 'open to discussing' three-way marriages and polygamy

  01-05-2015 23:21
  
  Natalie Bennett has said her party is “open to consultation” on the possibility of legalising polygamy and civil partnerships involving three or more people.
  
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• West Indies v England: third Test – day one as it happened

  01-05-2015 23:18
  
  Cook scores first century for almost two years then falls in final overEngland end on 240-7 after en 10.18pm BST So a cracking day of cricket comes to an end. It’s advantage West Indies after those two late wickets so the game and the series is still very much up for grabs. Right, that’s it from me. Join us again tomorrow for more. Cheerio!10.16pm BST And that’s the final ball of the day. England end on 240-7.10.15pm BST Ramdin can’t resist throwing the ball to Marlon Samuels for one las
  
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• Henley rowing coach accused of 'behaving inappropriately' towards junior girls

  01-05-2015 23:16
  
  THE prestigious Henley Rowing Club has been rocked by claims that a coach “behaved inappropriately” towards junior girl members.
  
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• George Clooney in car crash: Actor and his father-in-law in smash on way home from family dinner

  01-05-2015 23:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The pair appeared to be unhurt following the minor crash as they returned home from a family dinner together
  
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• Downton Abbey star Phyllis Logan fears for her career when hit drama ends at Christmas

  01-05-2015 23:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The actress, who plays housekeeper Mrs Hughes, hopes the show will open other doors but co-star Elizabeth McGovern is quitting TV to tour with her band
  
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• Nepal girl's dead father is pulled from rubble after earthquake

  01-05-2015 23:14 via
  
  Grieving Anita, 14, is just one of thousands left devastated by the the rising death toll, which now stands at 6,204, six days after the 7.8-magnitude quake struck Nepal.
  
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• Tragic young mother hanged herself after row with ‘controlling’ boyfriend

  01-05-2015 23:07
  
  A MOTHER hanged herself after being “verbally abused” by her boyfriend about enjoying a girls’ night out, an inquest heard.
  
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• Celtic move confidently towards title with thrashing of Dundee

  01-05-2015 23:03
  
  Celtic are within 90 minutes of winning the Scottish Premiership after a comprehensive 5-0 dismantling of Dundee at Parkhead.Leigh Griffiths’ 19th goal of the season – his 15th this year – and another by the captain, Scott Brown, gave the home side the interval advantage before they turned up the heat after the break. Continue reading...
  
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• Why we change the brands we buy

  01-05-2015 23:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Robert Opie, founder of the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising, outlines three reasons behind our changing consumer tastes in this interactive video.
  
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• Gloucester hold on to beat Edinburgh despite Billy Meakes’ mad moment

  01-05-2015 23:01
  
  • Edinburgh 13-19 Gloucester
  • Gloucester clinch second Challenge Cup title despite red cardGloucester like to put their supporters through it. They were meandering to a comfortable victory over opponents who appeared to be overcome by the occasion, a rare example of the English enjoying being in Europe, when the centre Billy Meakes was sent off for a high tackle on his opposite number Sam Beard 17 minutes from time and Edinburgh scored a try within two minutes of his dismissal.The referee,
  
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• Watch out for Liberal Democrat 'dirty tricks' campaign, Tories warn candidates

  01-05-2015 23:00 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  
  Conservatives told Lib Dems will deploy 'false and exaggerated claims' and 'wicked' campaign tactic in last-ditch attempt to save their seats
  
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• Former world's fattest man Paul Mason can walk again after op to remove 3st of loose skin from his legs

  01-05-2015 23:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The ex-postie, who lost 48st thanks to gastric surgery, couldn't walk because he was left with 7st of loose folds – until a US doctor saw his plight and treated him for free
  
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• Fatcat Tory broke promise to become full-time MP with string of second jobs

  01-05-2015 23:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Labour said shameless Stephen McPartland, standing for re-election in Stevenage, had betrayed voters’ trust and it was time to kick him out
  
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• Boxing MC Michael Buffer reveals hot tip for Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao fight

  01-05-2015 23:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Legendary ring announcer has a tip for boxing fans - drink cups of tea to keep your rumbling voice in good condition
  
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• Hundreds arrested as May Day protesters clash with riot police in demonstrations around the world

  01-05-2015 22:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Protests in Milan, Istanbul, Seoul and Malaysia saw violent scenes with many throwing stones and petrol bombs while police responded with tear gas
  
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• Jailed: The PC who had sex with two vulnerable women while on duty

  01-05-2015 22:58
  
  A POLICE officer was jailed for three years yesterday after having sex with vulnerable women while on duty.
  
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• File of 'new evidence' against disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris handed to CPS

  01-05-2015 22:50
  
  A "FULL FILE" of new evidence against disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris has been handed to the Crown Prosecution Service , it has been claimed tonight.
  
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• Kurt Cobain 'solo album' planned for summer release

  01-05-2015 22:45
  
  Montage of Heck director Brett Morgen to release album of home recordings that will ‘feel like you’re hanging out with Kurt Cobain’Though there were rumours that he was planing a solo album before his death over 21 years ago, Kurt Cobain’s recorded output amounts to little more than three incendiary albums as frontman of Nirvana. However, the director of Montage of Heck, the new documentary about Cobain, says that this could soon change.Continue reading...
  
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• Hospital chief and doctor in court over emergency caesarean operation death

  01-05-2015 22:44
  
  A SENIOR doctor and a hospital chief executive appeared in court today accused of causing the death of a woman as she gave birth by emergency caesarean section.
  
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• UKIP candidate Jack Sen suspended over anti-semetic Twitter post

  01-05-2015 22:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jack Sen wrote: "You’re about authentic Labour as Ed Miliband. Protect child benefits? If you had it your way you’d send the £ to Poland/Israel"
  
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• Disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris 'could face further charges'

  01-05-2015 22:39 via
  
  Disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris was jailed in July last year for five years and nine months for a string of sex attacks on young girls - including one victim who was aged just seven or eight at the time.
  
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• Man hides transgender girlfriend because he fears family will 'take the mickey'

  01-05-2015 22:38 via
  
  Dale Brink, 23, and Hannah Whetton, 21, from Doncaster, met before she underwent gender reassignment surgery, but say the older generation don't understand their relationship.
  
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• Oxford student's open letter to her sex attacker inspires others to speak out

  01-05-2015 22:35 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  
  A young woman who wrote to the man who sexually assaulted her has spoken out about her 'not guilty' campaign which aims to help the victims of sexual assault
  
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• Kate Middleton baby wait: everything we know on Friday night

  01-05-2015 22:30 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  
  Due date, whether Kate Middleton will be induced, Prince William's involvement, and what the Twittersphere is saying as the nation rides the Great Kate Wait wave
  
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• London eye to be lit to reflect Facebook election conversation

  01-05-2015 22:30 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  
  The London Eye is to be lit up every night between now and the General Election with data reflecting the discussion of the General Election
  
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