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• Anti-fascists clash with protesters as police forced to separate group during scenes of chaos at right-wing demo

  06-05-2017 23:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Hoards of officers were forced to intervene as anti-immigration group South East Alliance came face-to-face with members from Unite Against Fascism.
  
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• Train surfer leapt from one carriage to another in Brixton

  06-05-2017 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Witnesses said the man, believed to be in his 20s, looked 'dishevelled' after he emerged from underneath the train in Brixton, south west London at about 2pm today.
  
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• Seamus Ruddy's family have 'mixed emotions' after human remains find

  06-05-2017 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Family of Disappeared victim Seamus Ruddy welcome bittersweet news that remains have been found.
  
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• Rolf Harris to be freed from prison in six weeks after serving half his sentence

  06-05-2017 23:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  But the entertainer will have to face another court trial, accused of sex offences, before his release
  
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• Nigeria Chibok girls: At least 80 freed by Boko Haram

  06-05-2017 23:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The abduction of 276 girls in 2014 sparked a global outcry and the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.
  
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• 20 promises the Tories have broken since being elected two years ago

  06-05-2017 23:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  From balancing the books and running a budget surplus to delivering a strong NHS, the past two years included plenty of broken pledges
  
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• Dozens of schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram freed after more than three years in captivity

  06-05-2017 23:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Around 195 schoolgirls remain missing after being kidnapped three years ago
  
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• Dennis Rodman says Kim Jong-un is just like anybody else

  06-05-2017 23:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Five-time NBA champion Dennis Rodman recently revealed that he thinks the leader of North Korea is 'just like anybody else', who loves the themes to 1976 movie Rocky and 1980s TV series Dallas.
  
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• Daughter tackles an ethnic taboo that costs NHS millions

  06-05-2017 23:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientific studies over at least three decades have linked first-cousin unions to an increased risk of genetic disease. Yet it remains discussed only with extreme reluctance.
  
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• Hate your wife's friends? You're twice as likely to split

  06-05-2017 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers believe that women are less willing to give up their friends, even when they are disliked by their husbands. In contrast, men will ditch people if their wives do not like them.
  
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• Seven people killed 'from heroin batches spiked by anaesthetic used on elephants'

  06-05-2017 23:17 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Police believe batches of heroin have been contaminated with powerful anaesthetics carfentanyl and fentanyl to make it stronger
  
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• Hen do woman who plunged to her death from Benidorm balcony jumped, says one of the 'drunk' men in room

  06-05-2017 23:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As Kirsty Maxwell's body was believed to be flown home tonight, her family have hired a lawyer in Spain to independently probe the horror
  
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• Frenzied cow corners and violently attacks man in street as horrified onlookers attempt to rescue him

  06-05-2017 23:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Children can be seen throwing stones at the animal and running past in an attempt to distract it and rescue the helpless man
  
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• Newcastle United fans could skip chance to mock rivals Sunderland by flying touching cancer tribute over Stadium of Light

  06-05-2017 23:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Fans are currently voting on a banner to fly over relegated Sunderland's ground - but look set to opt for a tribute to cancer sufferer and young Black Cats supporter Bradley Lowery
  
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• Man reveals devastating effect of rape accusation

  06-05-2017 23:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The moment Elgan Varney discovered he would not have to stand trial for rape should have been one of profound relief.
  
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• Labour will not put up income tax for those earning less than £80,000

  06-05-2017 23:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell said the top 5% of earners would face personal tax hikes to help pay for extra spending on public services
  
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• England v Ireland: John Bracewell says Test issue is putting Irish 'under huge pressure'

  06-05-2017 23:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ireland coach John Bracewell says the looming decision over possible Test status is putting his team "under huge pressure".
  
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• Liberal Democrats would end winter fuel allowance for pensioners earning more than £43,000

  06-05-2017 23:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Leader Tim Farron claims that well-off can afford winter handout, which is worth up to £300
  
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• General election 2017: Lib Dems pledge winter fuel cuts to protect pensions

  06-05-2017 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The party's manifesto pledge would see wealthier pensioners lose the winter fuel allowance.
  
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• General election 2017: Labour rules out tax rises for 95% of earners

  06-05-2017 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  VAT and employee national insurance rises are ruled out but those on over £80,000 would have to pay more.
  
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• Youngs out of Lions tour for family reasons

  06-05-2017 22:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England and Leicester scrum-half Ben Youngs withdraws from the Lions tour to New Zealand as his sister-in-law has terminal cancer.
  
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• Pope Francis angered by America's 'mother of all bombs' name

  06-05-2017 22:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The pontiff says it does not make sense to call the US military's massive bomb "mother".
  
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• Canada refugees name baby after PM

  06-05-2017 22:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Syrian couple show their gratitude to Canada's prime minister for giving them a new home.
  
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• National Lottery results: Winning numbers for £14.8 million Lotto jackpot on Saturday, May 6

  06-05-2017 21:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tonight's lottery could make you a very rich person - but have you got a winning ticket?
  
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• Anthony Joshua's sister had to call in sick from chip shop job after screaming voice away during Klitschko fight

  06-05-2017 21:36 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Nikita Joshua, 18, hollered herself hoarse at ringside, while witnessing her brother battle it out for the world heavyweight title last Saturday
  
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• Liverpool fans to unveil huge Jeremy Corbyn banner at Anfield tomorrow

  06-05-2017 21:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A special banner will be unveiled on the Kop for the Reds’ lunchtime clash with Southampton in recognition of Labour’s success in this week’s Liverpool Metro Mayor election.
  
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• Family of man burned alive in Bupa care home blast £10,000 compensation as an 'insult'

  06-05-2017 21:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  An inquest has found that Cedric Skyers, 69, who died when a cigarette set his clothing on fire, would still be alive had he been supervised, wearing a fireproof apron or had an alarm
  
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• Jeff Stelling suffers every fan's NIGHTMARE as his beloved Hartlepool United seem safe... but are then relegated

  06-05-2017 21:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Sky Sports presenter donned his colours as the north-easterners battled to avoid relegation from League Two, but they eventually went down in heartbreaking circumstances
  
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• Bizarre moment Pikachu dancer is removed from stage in secret-service style tackle at Pokemon festival

  06-05-2017 21:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The dancer is performing alongside 14 other Pikachus when his costume begins to deflate
  
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• Ex-soldier writes emotional letter to Prince Harry urging him to help veterans with PTSD after suicides of six comrades

  06-05-2017 21:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shane Sweeney writes: “Six of my colleagues from the Royal Welsh Regiment have killed themselves in recent years after suffering from this silent killer"
  
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• Clement Attlee's granddaughter hopes to become an MP - but not for the Labour Party

  06-05-2017 21:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jo Roundell Greene is fighting the marginal seat of Yeovil for the Liberal Democrats
  
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• Hartlepool United 2-1 Doncaster Rovers

  06-05-2017 20:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hartlepool United are relegated out of the English Football League despite coming from behind to beat Doncaster Rovers.
  
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• Lily Allen in push to get more women into music industry

  06-05-2017 20:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The pop star has teamed up with a songwriter for Beyonce to help women get into the music business.
  
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• Swansea City 1-0 Everton

  06-05-2017 20:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Swansea City climb out of the relegation zone with two games remaining after Fernando Llorente heads the winner against Everton.
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn challenges Theresa May to head-to-head debate again - as he accuses PM of HIDING from voters

  06-05-2017 20:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Labour leader says the Prime Minister should not be complacent for the rest of the campaign after her party won 500 seats
  
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• Theresa May asks people of Britain to follow her - but won't say where she's going, says Jeremy Corbyn

  06-05-2017 20:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Labour Leader tells the Mirror he will debate the Prime Minister "anytime, any place, anywhere"
  
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• World's fattest man prepares for life-saving surgery after spending seven years confined to a bed

  06-05-2017 20:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Juan Pedro Franco, who once weighed more than half a ton, has lost a whopping 27 and a half stone to go under the knife
  
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• Aaron Lennon's former teammate backs mental health campaign in support for stricken ace

  06-05-2017 20:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Clarke Carlisle, who played with Lennon at Burnley, survived a suicide bid in 2014 after battling depression and is now urging men to be there for their mates
  
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• OAP taken to court over unpaid energy bill despite having no heating or hot water for 17 YEARS

  06-05-2017 20:29 via mirror.co.uk
  
  British Gas claims 74-year-old Dr Roland Graf owes nearly £200 in standing charges and debt recovery costs, even though his supply was cut off in 2000
  
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• Girl who was abused by dad for five years asked Jehovah's Witnesses for help - but got molested by church elder too

  06-05-2017 20:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Angie Rodgers, who has turned her back on the church, says she hopes that by telling her story she can help other victims
  
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• Seamus Ruddy's family say human remains find is 'hugely emotional'

  06-05-2017 20:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Family of Disappeared victim, Seamus Ruddy, welcome bittersweet news that remains have been found.
  
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• Arsenal v Manchester United: 5 things you'd forgotten about their most infamous Premier League meeting

  06-05-2017 20:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Ahead of Arsenal v Manchester United on Saturday, we take a look back at one of the most infamous Premier League matches of all-time
  
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• Premiership: Wasps 35-15 Saracens

  06-05-2017 20:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thomas Young's hat-trick helps Wasps beat Saracens to seal top spot and book a home Premiership semi-final with Leicester.
  
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• Pro12: Scarlets 40-17 Ospreys

  06-05-2017 20:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scarlets claim a record win over Ospreys to finish third in the Pro12 table, one above the visitors.
  
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• This is how discarded packaging caused slow and painful death of a seal found with horrific injuries off UK coast

  06-05-2017 20:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  WARNING DISTRESSING IMAGES: A charity worker explained how the packaging caught on the pup as a youngster and tightened around its body as it grew
  
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• Badminton Horse Trials: Ingrid Klimke leads with GB's Rosalind Canter in sixth

  06-05-2017 20:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Germany's Ingrid Klimke leads the Badminton ‎Horse Trials after the cross country phase, as she bids to become the first female winner in a decade.
  
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• My breast cancer scare ended up saving my DOG'S life

  06-05-2017 20:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  After Mary Burgess found lumps in her breast, she took Gracie Lou to the vet as a precaution, where she was diagnosed with mammary cancer
  
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• Angler left blinded by float after snagged hook jerks free and hits him in the eye

  06-05-2017 19:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Dad-of-five Guy thought he was landing a whopper at the end of a three-day fishing festival
  
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• One of the UK's smallest houses measuring just 176 sq-ft goes on sale for £70,000

  06-05-2017 19:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The tiny home comes with 300 years worth of history after being built in 1795 and used as a stable
  
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• Young musician dies after falling 50ft from bridge in Malta as police investigate plunge

  06-05-2017 19:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Cheyne Halliday, 23, suffered fatal brain injuries in the fall and his life-support machine was turned off on Friday
  
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