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• Jihadi John 'dead man walking' fear

  28-02-2015 23:38
  
  A British man identified in reports as the Islamic State (IS) executioner known as "Jihadi John" feared he was a "dead man walking" after run-ins with security services before fleeing to Syria to begin his reign of terror, email exchanges with a journalist have claimed.
  
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• Chelsea vs Tottenham: Harry Kane was at Wembley to see Spurs beat the Blues and win the Capital One Cup - now he's their great hope

  28-02-2015 23:30
  Sitting at Wembley, watching as his team lifted the trophy, Harry Kane dared to dream. “One day, one day...”
  
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• The prince and the Party: Five elephants in the room

  28-02-2015 22:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The five elephants in the room during William's visit to China
  
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• Unionists deny pact talks breakdown

  28-02-2015 21:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Unionists deny that talks have broken down over electoral pacts in the forthcoming general election on 7 May.
  
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• Two arrests in missing girl search

  28-02-2015 21:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two people are arrested in connection with the disappearance of 16-year-old Becky Watts who is missing in Bristol.
  
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• VIDEO: Samurai prince escapes wig ordeal

  28-02-2015 20:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prince William was transformed into a samurai warlord, but escaped the ordeal of wearing a wig, as he visited Japan's public broadcaster NHK.
  
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• Thousands protest against march of UK branch of German anti-Islam PEGIDA

  28-02-2015 20:37
  
  Around 2,000 people protested on Saturday in Newcastle, northeast England, against a march held by the British branch of Germany's anti-Islam group PEGIDA which drew up to 400 people, a Reuters witness said. Northumbria police, which kept the two protests apart, said five people were arrested for alleged offences from assault to being drunk and disorderly, but that largely both demonstrations passed without any problems. The German organisation 'Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamisa
  
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• 'Jihadi John' university hits back

  28-02-2015 20:29
  
  The University of Westminster has hit back at claims it is a fertile breeding ground for Islamic fundamentalism as arguments rage over who is to blame over the British-raised Islamic State (IS) extremist known as "Jihadi John".
  
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• VIDEO: May: Security services 'true heroes'

  28-02-2015 20:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Home Secretary, Theresa May, has defended the security and intelligence agencies, describing them as "true heroes".
  
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• VIDEO: Farage: 'I've been busy, not ill'

  28-02-2015 20:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  UKIP leader Nigel Farage has insisted he is "fit as a flea" following rumours he was seriously ill.
  
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• Man And Girl, 4, Found Dead In Notting Hill

  28-02-2015 19:56
  
  A woman in her 30s has been arrested in connection with the deaths of a man and four-year-old girl, whose bodies were discovered in a west London flat. Police said they were called to an address in Colville Square, Notting Hill, on Friday evening after concerns were raised about the welfare of its occupants. The Metropolitan Police's Homicide and Major Crime Command (HMCC) is investigating the deaths, which are being treated as unexplained.
  
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• BBC's Robinson to have tumour removed

  28-02-2015 19:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC's political editor Nick Robinson is to have an operation to remove a tumour from his lung, the corporation says.
  
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• Becky family 'prepared for worst'

  28-02-2015 19:46
  
  The family of missing teenager Rebecca Watts say they are "prepared for the worst" as searches for the quiet 16-year-old continue.
  
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• The Last Word: For the good of the game: why on earth don’t we leave Fifa?

  28-02-2015 19:14
  
  Mahatma Gandhi had a pauper’s possessions and the spiritual strength to become the founding father of the world’s second most populous nation, India. His life crystallised the power of principle, and his assassination confirmed its price.
  
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• Two Held Over Missing Teen Becky Watts

  28-02-2015 19:01
  
  Two people have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of 16-year-old Becky Watts in Bristol, Avon and Somerset Police have said. Announcing the arrests, Detective Superintendent Liz Tunks urged anyone with information relating to Becky's disappearance to come forward. "Whilst the two people are being questioned our search for Becky continues unabated," she said. "The police have told us today that two people have been arrested in connection with the disappearanc
  
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• 'Toxic Environment' At Emwazi's University

  28-02-2015 19:00
  
  A former student at Mohammed Emwazi's London university has told Sky News it allowed a toxic environment of radical Islam, where holy war was glorified behind closed doors. The University of Westminster has insisted it condemns the promotion of radicalisation and is trying to stop it, after Emwazi was unmasked as the Islamic State militant "Jihadi John".
  
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• Bill Cosby lawyers ask judge to throw out defamation case from three women branded liars

  28-02-2015 18:55
  
  Lawyers acting for Bill Cosby have asked a judge to throw out a defamation case filed by three women accusing him of sexual abuse.
  
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• Ukip would get rid of Minister for Women and Equalities, says MEP Janice Atkinson

  28-02-2015 18:55
  
  A Ukip MEP said that she would scrap the role of a minister dedicated to policies regarding women, ethnic minority and LGBT issues.
  
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• Ukip MEP Janice Atkinson: 'I would not have a Minister for Women and Equalities'

  28-02-2015 18:55
  
  A Ukip MEP said that she would scrap the role of a minister dedicated to policies regarding women, ethnic minority and LGBT issues.
  
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• Girl and man found dead by police

  28-02-2015 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman is arrested after a four-year-old girl and a man are found dead by police who forced entry at a property in Notting Hill.
  
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• UK official chart show could move from Sunday to Friday as international release introduced

  28-02-2015 18:28
  
  The UK chart show could move from its long-running Sunday evening slot as the music industry tries to combat piracy.
  
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• Cyclist, 15, killed in stab murder

  28-02-2015 18:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed when three men attacked him while he was cycling with friends, police say.
  
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• Hundreds hit by airport power cut

  28-02-2015 18:16
  
  Hundreds of passengers had their flights delayed after a power cut at East Midlands airport.
  
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• Manchester United vs Sunderland match report: Wayne Rooney scores twice but referee Roger East wrongly sends off Wes Brown

  28-02-2015 17:58
  Wayne Rooney scored his first league goals in over two months to give Manchester United a 2-0 victory over 10-man Sunderland.
  
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• Manchester United vs Sunderland match report: Wayne Rooney scores twice but referee Roger East sends off Wes Brown instead of John O'Shea

  28-02-2015 17:58
  Wayne Rooney scored his first league goals in over two months to give Manchester United a 2-0 victory over 10-man Sunderland.
  
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• Nick Robinson tumour: BBC political editor to have operation to remove tumour on lung

  28-02-2015 17:52
  
  BBC political editor Nick Robinson is to have an operation to remove a lung tumour, the broadcaster has said.
  
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• Nick Robinson illness: BBC political editor to have operation to remove tumour on lung

  28-02-2015 17:52
  
  BBC political editor Nick Robinson is to have an operation to remove a non-cancerous lung tumour, the broadcaster has said.
  
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• Teams battle for Call of Duty title

  28-02-2015 17:44
  
  Teams of expert gamers are battling it out in London to be crowned Call of Duty European champions.
  
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• Airport power failure investigated

  28-02-2015 17:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An investigation is under way after a power failure left hundreds of passengers stranded at East Midlands Airport.
  
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• Robinson treated for lung tumour

  28-02-2015 17:37
  
  BBC political editor Nick Robinson is being tre ated for a tumour but hopes to be back at work in time to cover the general election campaign, his agent said.
  
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• Wes Brown wrongly sent off by referee Roger East after John O'Shea brought down Radamel Falcao for a penalty at Manchester United

  28-02-2015 17:37
  Referee Roger East made a major error at Old Trafford - sending off Wes Brown instead of John O'Shea.
  
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• Two arrested over missing Becky

  28-02-2015 17:34
  
  Two people have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of 16-year-old Becky Watts.
  
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• Two Arrested Over Missing Teen Becky Watts

  28-02-2015 17:31
  
  Two people have been arrested by police investigating the disappearance of 16-year-old Becky Watts in Bristol. "Whilst the two people are being questioned our search for Becky continues unabated. Over 100 friends and family took part in the search across Bristol, where the teenager was last seen over a week ago.
  
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• Scotland vs Italy match report: Italians stun Murrayfield as Scots clinch defeat from the jaws of victory

  28-02-2015 17:30
  Scotland are staring at their fourth Wooden Spoon in 11 years after their late collapse handed Italy a 22-19 win at Murrayfield.
  
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• Pegida UK stages first demonstration

  28-02-2015 17:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  About 2,000 protesters demonstrate against the first rally in Britain by a group opposed to what it calls the "Islamisation of Europe".
  
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• Becky Watts: Two people arrested as search for missing teenager continues in Bristol

  28-02-2015 17:23
  
  Two people have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Becky Watts as the search for the teenager continues in Bristol.
  
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• Becky Watts: Two people arrested as police continue search for missing teenager in Bristol

  28-02-2015 17:23
  
  Two people have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Becky Watts as the search for the teenager continues in Bristol.
  
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• Ray Winstone on Sean Penn: 'He can f*****g act'

  28-02-2015 17:08
  
  Ray Winstone has expressed his admiration for fellow actor Sean Pean, in the manner you’d expected from the gruff north Londoner.
  
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• Ray Winstone on his Gunman co-star Sean Penn: 'He can f*****g act'

  28-02-2015 17:08
  
  Ray Winstone has expressed his admiration for fellow actor Sean Pean, in the manner you’d expected from the gruff north Londoner.
  
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• UK Pegida rally met with counter-protests in Newcastle

  28-02-2015 16:47
  
  Five people have been arrested at an anti-Islam protest rally in Newcastle.
  
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• Five arrested at anti-Islam 'Pegida' protest rally in Newcastle

  28-02-2015 16:47
  
  Five people have been arrested at an anti-Islam protest rally in Newcastle.
  
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• Emwazi Was Peculiar And Violent, Says Ex-Pupil

  28-02-2015 16:44
  
  Mohammed Emwazi - the Londoner unmasked as Islamic State militant "Jihadi John" - seemed peculiar and violent as a youngster, says an ex-pupil who was at school with him. The man, who does not want to be named, also told Sky News that Emwazi "got into some fights", smoked but there was nothing in his secondary school that could have left him radicalised. There has been widespread shock at Quintin Kynaston academy following Emwazi's apparent involvement in a series of IS
  
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• Five arrested amid Pegida protests

  28-02-2015 16:32
  
  Police have arrested five people during a major operation to keep Britain's first anti-Islam Pegida rally and a larger group of counter demonstrators apart.
  
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• Terror tactics 'flawed' - Davis

  28-02-2015 16:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The intelligence agencies are accused of using flawed tactics after it emerged they were aware of the man dubbed 'Jihadi John' before he went to Syria.
  
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• Ray Winstone: 'Politicians say the NHS is getting better. No it's f***ing not'

  28-02-2015 16:30
  
  Ray Winstone has criticised politicians who claim the NHS is improving as he discussed the care received by his later father Raymond, who died aged 82. 
  
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• Ray Winstone criticises politicians who claim the NHS is getting better: 'No its f****** not'

  28-02-2015 16:30
  
  Ray Winstone has criticised politicians who claim the NHS is improving as he discussed the care received by his later father Raymond, who died aged 82. 
  
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• Laptop Found In Search For Missing Teenager

  28-02-2015 16:19
  
  A discarded laptop has been discovered during the search for missing 16-year-old Rebecca Watts, friends and family say. John Galsworthy, Becky's paternal grandfather, said the family were trying to remain strong as the search intensifies. Mr Galsworthy said: "We are broadening the search.
  
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• UKIP MP wants electoral reform

  28-02-2015 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  UKIP could call for electoral reform if it holds the balance of power in the next parliament, the party's first elected MP Douglas Carswell says.
  
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• Intelligence services 'true heroes'

  28-02-2015 16:03
  
  Home Secretary Theresa May has rallied to the defence of the UK's security and intelligence services, calling them "true heroes", amid fresh questions over the handling of the Islamic State extremist known as "Jihadi John".
  
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• For rent: Entire village in Hungary for just £500 a day – with everything included, says the mayor

  28-02-2015 15:55
  
  A Hungarian mayor has put an entire village up for rent for £500 per day, which includes four streets, a bus stop, a barn and peace and quiet for miles around.
  
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