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• Dejan Lovren: ‘I know what refugees are going through – give them a chance’

  08-02-2017 23:59
  
  In a new documentary, the Liverpool defender opens up about being forced out of his childhood home during the Balkans conflict, losing a member of his family and then being asked to leave Germany and settle in CroatiaThere is only one moment, recounting the horrors that shaped his childhood and life as a refugee from the Bosnian war, when it all seems like it might be too difficult for Dejan Lovren to continue.Lovren is telling the story of how he and his family had to flee their home in Kraljev
  
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• Dozens of police swoop on knife-wielding man outside Ealing Broadway station

  08-02-2017 23:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Officers raced to the busy commuter stop just after 8pm after witnesses reported seeing a man with a "massive knife"
  
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• British tourism to Spain hits record despite Brexit

  08-02-2017 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A record number of British tourists visited Spain (pictured, Tenerife) last year following terror fears in other popular holiday destinations including Egypt and Turkey.
  
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• Karen Matthews reveals she fears for her life since controversial drama The Moorside aired

  08-02-2017 23:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The petrified mum-of-seven was bombarded by death threats as the first of BBC two-parter The Moorside was aired on Tuesday night and watched by seven million people
  
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• Baby's death in hospital 'may have been prevented'

  08-02-2017 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Maria Patterson (pictured), senior midwife for south west England, said the deaths were not even notified to the proper authorities for two years.
  
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• England delay Six Nations roof call until 11th hour to keep Wales guessing

  08-02-2017 23:31
  
  • Jones had previously said he ‘didn’t care’ if the roof was open or not
  • Shaun Edwards: ‘It’s an unusual situation where the opposition decide’Eddie Jones has delayed informing Wales if he will allow the Principality Stadium roof to be shut for Saturday’s Six Nations match in Cardiff until the 11th hour, having previously stated he “didn’t care” if it was open or not.For the roof to be closed both sides must agree and Englan
  
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• Pregnant woman, 20, viciously attacked a dog in her home

  08-02-2017 23:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jamie-Leigh Williams, from Oldham was banned from owning any animal for the next five years after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to dog Lennox by hitting and kicking him.
  
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• Pro-Remain MPs told off for singing EU anthem Ode to Joy during final Brexit vote

  08-02-2017 23:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  An MP conducted her SNP colleagues humming and whistling the homage to Brussels - as Britain set its course for departure
  
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• Viewers can watch BBC iPlayer and Netflix across Europe

  08-02-2017 23:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In 2018, EU consumers should be able to enjoy online streaming services including Netflix (pictured), BBC iPlayer and Sky Sports when they are on holiday in different European countries.
  
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• Kate and Gerry McCann 'not formally in the clear' over daughter Madeleine's disappearance

  08-02-2017 23:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The couple were ruled out as formal suspects, or “arguidos”, back in 2008 due to lack of evidence – but in court papers released today, judges have said this does not equate to a ruling of ­innocence
  
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• Killer hit and run driver mows down a father-of-three

  08-02-2017 23:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Shahid Tarafdar, 45, had to be rushed to Manchester Royal Infirmary by ambulance after being struck by the silver Peugeot 306, but died later that night.
  
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• Far-right activist's shocking rant on Channel 4 News: 'Take in a Syrian refugee, I hope you don't get raped'

  08-02-2017 23:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jack Buckby, who last year stood in the by-election triggered by Labour MP Jo Cox's murder, prompted gasps in the studio with his angry outburst at Barbara Ntumy
  
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• Boy, 17, and girl, 16, die after car they were travelling in smashed into a tree

  08-02-2017 23:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A 19-year-old driver of the car has been arrested and remains in police custody
  
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• Dear Coleen: I've just got married but I'm already having an affair with an old friend

  08-02-2017 23:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  I’m ashamed to say I’ve been having an affair with an old friend for several months
  
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• Hatton Garden gang members are refused jail term appeal

  08-02-2017 22:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Carl Wood, 59, Bill Lincoln, 61, and Hugh Doyle, 49, played roles in Britain's biggest ever burglary. The gang raided 73 safe deposit boxes in London's jewellry district, stealing gems and gold.
  
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• Four out of five children with cancer will now survive for at least a decade

  08-02-2017 22:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Under two in three English children diagnosed with cancer in 1990 could expect to live for 10 years after diagnosis
  
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• Cheshire nurse who repeatedly punched mother struck off

  08-02-2017 22:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Amanda Burns launched an attack on the 87-year-old after arguing with her in January last year. She has been struck off after being convicted at South Cheshire Magistrates Court (file picture).
  
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• Boris Johnson among record number to renounce US citizenship in 2016

  08-02-2017 22:40
  
  Foreign secretary had previously protested against ‘absolutely outrageous’ US tax obligations after sale of his north London home Boris Johnson has renounced his US citizenship, ending years of ambiguous loyalties and probably ridding himself of a hefty tax bill.A list released by the US Treasury department showed the UK foreign secretary was one of 5,411 individuals to renounce his American citizenship in 2016. Continue reading...
  
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• Paedophiles like appalling Mark Frost must NEVER be given access to children

  08-02-2017 22:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Writing exclusively for Mirror Online, Peter Wanless, NSPCC chief executive, calls for the government to take action
  
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• Government has to make sure paedophiles like Mark Frost can never be given access to children

  08-02-2017 22:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Writing exclusively for Mirror Online, Peter Wanless, NSPCC chief executive, calls for the government to take action
  
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• How Tara Palmer-Tomkinson became a reality TV favourite

  08-02-2017 22:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tara Palmer-Tomkinson was the ultimate Nineties It Girl and her struggles with cocaine addiction in her twenties and her friendships with the Royalscame to define her.
  
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• How did my MP vote on Brexit? Search by name or constituency after final Article 50 Bill debate

  08-02-2017 22:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Brexit is on the way despite MPs' fury at the lack of scrutiny and a Labour rebellion. Here is how MPs voted by name, constituency and party
  
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• Thousands of women with early breast cancer should receive radiotherapy with surgery

  08-02-2017 22:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommending Intrabeam radiotherapy for people with early breast cancer alongside the collection of data on its effectiveness
  
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• 'Explosion on Paris metro' as dozens of passengers are evacuated from smoke-filled station

  08-02-2017 22:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Up to eight people are reported to have been injured in the incident, in or near to the the Place d'Italie subway stop, which appears to have been caused by an 'electrical fire'
  
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• National Lottery results: Lotto and Thunderball numbers for £7.2 million jackpot on Wednesday, February 8

  08-02-2017 22:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Wednesday's Lottery could make you a very rich person - but have you got a winning ticket?
  
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• Kanye West fans camp outside UK shop FOUR DAYS before Adidas Yeezy Boost trainers go on sale

  08-02-2017 22:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shoppers armed with sleeping bags, camping chairs and food drove from London to Nottingham to queue outside 18montrose clothes store and ensure they get their hands on the £150 sneakers
  
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• Medical journal to retract paper after concerns organs came from executed prisoners

  08-02-2017 21:49
  
  Study published in Liver International examined the outcomes of 564 transplantations at Zhejiang University’s First Affiliated hospital in ChinaA prestigious medical journal will retract a scientific paper from Chinese surgeons about liver transplantation after serious concerns were raised that the organs used in the study had come from executed prisoners of conscience.The study was published last year in Liver International. It examined the outcomes of 564 liver transplantations performed
  
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• George Osborne raked in nearly £100,000 for just TWO speeches last month

  08-02-2017 21:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The former Chancellor, who introduced the Bedroom Tax and slashed public services was paid over £50,000 to make a speech to HSBC execs
  
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• Exhibition offers extensive insight into London's history thrown up by Crossrail

  08-02-2017 21:43
  
  Tunnel, at the the Museum of London Docklands, showcases the archaeological treasures unearthed during the digging of the Crossrail projectFrom reindeer bones gnawed by wolves at Old Oak Common 68,000 years ago to victims of the Black Death, a vulgar Victorian chamber pot and 13,000 Crosse & Blackwell marmalade and pickle jars – the longest slice of the capital’s history ever excavated lies exposed in a new exhibition at the Museum of London.The Crossrail tunnel, which will hold
  
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• Dying cancer mum's powerful last message slamming NHS released by family hours after she passed away

  08-02-2017 21:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Patricia Whitehouse claims her severe back pain was wrongly diagnosed as a urine infection by her GP and says she was left paralysed by a fall at hospital
  
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• Which Labour MPs voted against triggering Brexit? Full list of 52 who rebelled over Article 50

  08-02-2017 21:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Theresa May survived a Tory rebellion threat as Brexit was triggered by a landslide - but Jeremy Corbyn was not so lucky
  
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• A third of teachers would wear a bodycam in the classroom to curb disruptive behaviour

  08-02-2017 21:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Nearly 11% of teachers surveyed believe that bodycams, which are undergoing trials in two schools, will eventually become compulsory
  
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• Steve Bell on Theresa May, Surrey council and social care – cartoon

  08-02-2017 21:33
  
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• Wikipedia bans Daily Mail as 'unreliable' source

  08-02-2017 21:31
  
  Online encyclopaedia editors rule out publisher as a reference citing ‘reputation for poor fact checking and sensationalism’Wikipedia editors have voted to ban the Daily Mail as a source for the website in all but exceptional circumstances after deeming the news group “generally unreliable”.The move is highly unusual for the online encyclopaedia, which rarely puts in place a blanket ban on publications and which still allows links to sources such as Kremlin backed news or
  
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• The Guardian view on parliament and Brexit: MPs fail their first test | Editorial

  08-02-2017 21:31
  
  The courts ruled that legislators must decide on Britain’s place in Europe. The Commons has not learned its lessons yetLast month, Gina Miller stood outside the supreme court and celebrated the judges’ confirmation that parliament must sit behind the wheel in the Brexit process, not the prime minister invoking the medieval royal prerogative. A little more than two weeks later, the House of Commons has decided that Theresa May is the driver after all. Ms Miller fought long and hard, a
  
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• Tory MPs plot vote of no confidence in Commons Speaker John Bercow after Donald Trump ban

  08-02-2017 21:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  MP James Duddridge has written to Theresa May demanding a free vote. He tried to raise the subject in the Commons, but was not called
  
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• Fiance accused of murdering author Helen Bailey cries as he tells jury two mystery men kidnapped her

  08-02-2017 21:19 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Ian Stewart denied murdering Helen and hiding her body in a cesspit under their house so he could inherit £3million
  
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• MPs vote to trigger Brexit by landslide in final Article 50 debate as new resignation hits Jeremy Corbyn

  08-02-2017 21:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Britain is a big step closer to Brexit after 494 MPs backed the 'Article 50 Bill', with 122 voting against - as Labour shadow minister Clive Lewis resigned
  
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• Hundreds of Waitrose jobs may go as retailer plans six store closures

  08-02-2017 21:17
  
  Grocer will also remove level of management as profits continue to fallWaitrose is planning to close six stores and remove a level of management in its supermarkets, putting nearly 700 jobs at risk.The upmarket grocer began consulting with staff at the six stores – in Hertford, Staines, Leek, Huntingdon, Cardiff Queen Street and Palmers Green in north London – on Monday ahead of planned closures later this year. The company said it hoped to replace the Palmers Green store with a new
  
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• Terrified drivers watch lorry crash off bridge onto A12 and burst into flames in horror smash

  08-02-2017 21:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Images from the scene show the wreck of the vehicle blocking a section of the A12, near Witham
  
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• Clive Lewis quits Shadow Cabinet to defy Jeremy Corbyn and vote against Brexit

  08-02-2017 21:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn is rocked by another Brexit resignation as key ally Clive Lewis quits
  
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• Asylum seeker arrested for 'abusing women' on German train

  08-02-2017 21:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 23-year-old Eritrean-born migrant is suspected of groping the women on a suburban S-Bahn German train line between Munich and Herrsching on January 29.
  
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• Britain has blood on its hands over Yemen | Owen Jones

  08-02-2017 21:05
  
  Bombs made by us and dropped by Saudi Arabia are killing civilians in the civil war. Perhaps a high court ruling will bring our government to accountLittle children should not be drawing missiles and corpses. When I met Yemeni girls and boys in a sandy, sun-scorched refugee camp in the horn of Africa, the pictures they had drawn chilled me. One depicted aeroplanes raining missiles down on houses; there were frowning corpses in crudely drawn puddles of blood, a weeping child beside them. These we
  
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• The Guardian view on social care: all councils need more cash | Editorial

  08-02-2017 21:04
  
  Jeremy Corbyn had the evidence of a sweetheart deal for the Tory heartland of Surrey. Special treatment isn’t fairThe emails from voters that Jeremy Corbyn sometimes quotes at prime minister’s questions rarely help him make a point. But the communication he read out from “Nick” this morning was devastating. It allowed him to expose Theresa May’s alarming inability to explain how the crisis engulfing the NHS and social care will be resolved. Related: Jeremy Corb
  
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• No red cards! Relive Philipp Lahm's amazing career in numbers as German legend announces retirement

  08-02-2017 21:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The World Cup winner has undoubtedly been one of the greatest defenders of his generation, and unbelievably he's never been sent off in his career
  
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• Stoke grandmother accuses local hospital of mistreatment

  08-02-2017 21:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Patricia Whitehouse, 62, from Stoke-on-Trent, visited her GP seven times in two months complaining of back pain. She was repeatedly sent away with painkillers for a twisted spine.
  
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• Dad-of-two died from bite he got while freeing his springer spaniel from the jaws of another dog

  08-02-2017 20:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Bill George, 68, contracted sepsis when he was bitten on the left hand as he tried to save his pet Charlie from the mixed breed Pit Bull-type dog
  
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• Trump says Muslim ban "is one of my most popular policies yet" as poll shows majority public support

  08-02-2017 20:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tweeting from his personal account the president published a Morning Consult/Politico poll showing 55% of voters backing the policy
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn faces Labour mutiny over the EU Bill

  08-02-2017 20:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Five frontbenchers defied a three line whip to vote in favour of holding a rerun of the EU referendum - while shadow business secretary Clive Lewis is believed to be on the brink of quitting to oppose the legislation.
  
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• Fears of 'two-tier NHS' as GPs allow fee-paying patients to jump the queue

  08-02-2017 20:48
  
  MPs claim Dorset Private GP service, at up to £145 per appointment, will mean NHS patients without money will wait even longer for careFamily doctors in Bournemouth have set up the first private GP service at which people who pay up to £145 a time will be seen faster and get longer appointments than their NHS patients.The creation of the clinic has prompted fears that other GPs will follow suit and that NHS patients will become “second-class citizens” as general practice
  
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