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• NHS Bosses Received £35m In Pay Rises - Report

  19-04-2015 23:21
  
  Some executives earned more than £1m last year, a Daily Mail investigation found, and even at hospitals with the worst standards of care directors received pay packages worth up to £5,000 per day. The figures emerged after the Mail carried out an audit of trust accounts and found exploitation of the NHS pension scheme by some senior executives. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt vowed to launch an investigation, even though NHS England told Sky News "pay is set by the Department of Health"
  
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• 'Paedophile Hunter' Arrested After Mob Attacks

  19-04-2015 22:43
  
  The 25-year-old, from Wigan, is being held by Greater Manchester Police on suspicion of assault and blackmail.
  
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• Arrest After Mob 'Attacked Grooming Suspects'

  19-04-2015 22:14
  
  The man, from Wigan, is being held by Greater Manchester Police on suspicion of assault and blackmail. She added: "I want to make it clear that grooming and arranging to meet up with children you have met over the internet is a criminal offence and if you are caught doing this you will be arrested and prosecuted.
  
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• Hunt For Mob Who Attacked Grooming Suspects

  19-04-2015 21:58
  
  Greater Manchester Police say the gang went online to trick the two men into believing they would be meeting underage girls. She added: "I want to make it clear that grooming and arranging to meet up with children you have met over the internet is a criminal offence and if you are caught doing this you will be arrested and prosecuted.
  
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• Walker tribute song takes top spot

  19-04-2015 20:12
  
  American rapper Wiz Khalifa's tribute to Fast and Furious actor Paul Walker has become the quickest-selling single of the year.
  
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• Welby Passes On Condolence To Egypt's Copts

  19-04-2015 19:49
  
  Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has handed letters of condolence to the leader of a largest Christian minority in the Middle East. The head of the Anglican Church presented the notes from the families of British terror victims in person to Bishop Tawadros, the Pope of Egypt's Coptic Christians. The Copts are an ancient sect who worship Jesus Christ but became distinct from the Catholic Church in the early years of Christianity. Twenty-one Egyptian Coptic Christians were kidnapped and
  
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• Queen's tribute to Canadian troops

  19-04-2015 19:00
  
  The Queen sported a special diamond-encrusted brooch as she attended a reception marking the bravery of Canadian service people in the First World War.
  
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• Plea To Family Who May Be Heading To Syria

  19-04-2015 18:50
  
  Relatives of a missing family believed to have fled to Syria have begged the six to return home. Asif Malik, 31, his 29-year-old partner Sara Kiran and their four children, aged between seven and one, were seen boarding a ferry from Dover to Calais before travelling south through Europe by train, police say. "With the reality that our loved one Asif Malik and his family have left the UK without any notice, our lives have been completely devastated," it reads.
  
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• Appeal to 'Syria-bound family'

  19-04-2015 18:44
  
  A missing Muslim family including four young children are feared to be on their way to Syria, police have said.
  
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• Nicola Sturgeon wears dress that seems to magically CHANGE COLOUR before viewers’ eyes

  19-04-2015 18:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A FREAK dress split the nation earlier this year over whether it was black and blue or white and gold - and now SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon's choice of frock has sparked the same question.
  
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• Police fear family bound for Syria

  19-04-2015 18:08
  
  A missing Muslim family including four young children are feared to be on their way to Syria, say police.
  
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• Nick Clegg Calls On PM To Rule Out UKIP Deal

  19-04-2015 17:36
  
  Nick Clegg has challenged David Cameron to rule out a post-election deal with UKIP, saying everyone knows the Tories will not win a majority. He made the call as the Prime Minister claimed Nigel Farage's party would be "lucky if they have even one seat" after the May poll. Refusing to be drawn on a possible alliance with UKIP, Mr Cameron said he was campaigning for a majority at Westminster, warning a Labour government propped up by the SNP was a "frightening prospect".
  
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• Fourth arrest over preacher murder

  19-04-2015 17:11
  
  A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the death of Syrian-born preacher Abdul Hadi Arwani.
  
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• Call for rethink on rescue missions

  19-04-2015 17:11
  
  Labour has called for the UK Government to reverse its "immoral" withdrawal of support for search and rescue missions in the Mediterranean as an emergency EU meeting was called in the wake of the latest migrant tragedy.
  
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• Fourth Arrest Over Syrian Preacher's Murder

  19-04-2015 16:12
  
  Police investigating the murder of a Syrian-born preacher in London have arrested a fourth person in connection with his death. Abdul Hadi Arwani, a critic of the Bashar al Assad regime, was found shot dead in his car in Wembley on 7 April. Scotland Yard said a 36-year-old man was arrested on Friday on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. Leslie Cooper, 36, appeared at the Old Bailey on Thursday charged with Mr Arwani's murder.
  
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• Cameron says Labour-SNP power deal would be frightening

  19-04-2015 16:09
  
  By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) - The prospect of Scottish Nationalists holding sway over a minority Labour government is "frightening", Prime Minister David Cameron said on Sunday, as polls suggested deadlock 18 days before an election. The Scottish National Party could win 53 out of 59 seats north of the border, according to recent forecasts, giving a party whose aim is an independent Scotland huge influence over a British parliament where no single party commands a majority. SNP lea
  
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• Bootle Murders: Suspect Seen On CCTV In London

  19-04-2015 15:24
  
  Police hunting a man over the deaths of his mother and sister have released CCTV images of him at train stations in Liverpool and London. Peter Fox is being sought by officers after the bodies of Bernadette Fox, 57, and her 27-year-old daughter Sarah were discovered at properties in Bootle, Merseyside. Fox, 26, is believed to have travelled to London and police have released CCTV stills of him taken at Liverpool Lime Street and Euston stations on Wednesday night. Sarah Fox's body was disco
  
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• CCTV Emerges Of Suspect In Bootle Murders

  19-04-2015 15:04
  
  Police hunting a man over the deaths of his mother and sister have released images of him at stations in Liverpool and London. Peter Fox is being sought by officers after the bodies of Bernadette Fox, 57, and her 27-year-old daughter Sarah were discovered at properties in Bootle, Merseyside. Fox, 26, is believed to have travelled to London and police have released CCTV stills of him taken at Liverpool Lime Street and Euston stations on Wednesday night. Sarah Fox's body was discovered at a
  
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• Body found in missing kayaker hunt

  19-04-2015 15:01
  
  A body has been found in the hunt for a missing kayaker.
  
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• Police release murder suspect CCTV

  19-04-2015 14:42
  
  Detectives hunting for a man in connection with the murders of his mother and sister have released CCTV images of him as they try to trace his movements.
  
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• Father questions Janner decision

  19-04-2015 14:42
  
  The father of a mentally ill woman who killed herself days before going on trial for making a false rape claim has questioned the decision not to take legal action against Lord Janner because of his dementia.
  
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• Family of six could be Syria bound

  19-04-2015 14:42
  
  A family of six including four young children have gone missing and may be heading to Syria, police have said.
  
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• Archbishop passes on victim letters

  19-04-2015 14:42
  
  Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has personally handed over letters of condolence from the families of British terror victims to the leader of the largest Christian minority in the Middle East.
  
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• Albarn slams pop selfie generation

  19-04-2015 12:58
  
  Pop music no longer challenges the establishment or discusses politics because performers are part of "the selfie generation", Blur frontman Damon Albarn has said.
  
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• Missing Family Of Six May Be On Way To Syria

  19-04-2015 12:20
  
  Police are trying to trace a family of six from Slough in Berkshire who have gone missing and may be making their way to Syria. Thames Valley officers are appealing for information to find Asif Malik, 31, his 29-year-old partner Sara Kiran and their four children. The couple left Slough without mentioning any holiday or travel plans to family members, which is entirely out of character, said police. The family was reported missing to police on Thursday 16 April and officers are concerned they ma
  
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• Peter Fox's mother and sister brutally murdered in their homes in Bootle - Daily Mail

  19-04-2015 12:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
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  Peter Fox's mother and sister brutally murdered in their homes in Bootle
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  Police are hunting for a 26-year-old man after his mother and sister were found dead at two separate addresses in an alleged double murder in Bootle. The body of Sarah Fox, 27, was found by police on Thursday night, just hours before her 57-year-old ...
  Bootle double murder suspect Peter Fox may be in London, say policeThe Independent
  Double murder suspect Peter Fox may be in London, say poli
  
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• General Election 2015: Cameron calls on Lib Dem and Ukip supporters to vote ... - The Independent

  19-04-2015 12:17 via independent.co.uk
  
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  General Election 2015: Cameron calls on Lib Dem and Ukip supporters to vote ...
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  David Cameron has asked the electorate to embrace tactical voting to block a Labour government backed by the SNP from taking power. The Prime Minister urged Liberal Democrat and Ukip supporters not to “waste” their vote and instead back the ...
  Nicola Sturgeon: ruling out new Scottish referendum would be undemocraticThe Guardian
  David Cameron: Labour government propped up by
  
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• Afghan's president in Iran for talks to boost ties - Times of India

  19-04-2015 12:11 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
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  Afghan's president in Iran for talks to boost ties
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  TEHRAN: Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai arrived in Tehran on Sunday for talks to boost ties and discuss issues of mutual interest with senior Iranian officials. The president made his first trip to Iran at the invitation of Iranian President Hassan ...
  Scores killed in huge Afghanistan blast claimed by IsisThe Times (subscription)
  Afghan President Visits IranRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
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• Premier League - Paper Round: Manchester United set to swoop for Christian ... - Yahoo Eurosport UK

  19-04-2015 12:10 via uk.eurosport.yahoo.com
  
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  Premier League - Paper Round: Manchester United set to swoop for Christian ...
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  Manchester United have decided that Christian Benteke is the man to replace Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao – and the rest from the day's papers. 3 minutes ago Eurosport.  ·  ·  · . Premier League - Paper Round: Manchester United set to swoop ...
  Transfer gossip: Angel di Maria, Raheem Sterling, Christian BentekeStroud Life
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• Missing Slough Family May Be On Way To Syria

  19-04-2015 11:59
  
  Police are trying to trace a family of six from Slough who have gone missing and may be making their way to Syria. Thames Valley officers are appealing for information to find Asif Malik, 31, his partner Sara Kiran, 29, and their four children. The couple left Slough without mentioning any holiday or travel plans to family members, which is entirely out of character for the family, said police. The family was reported missing to police on Thursday 16 April and officers are concerned they may be
  
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• Cameron: Tory majority within reach

  19-04-2015 11:50
  
  David Cameron has promised voters the chance to buy Lloyds bank shares at discount prices if the Conservatives win the General Election - as he renewed warnings of the "frightening prospect" of a Labour government relying on SNP votes.
  
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• Thief targets woman having fit

  19-04-2015 11:46
  
  Police are hunting a "truly despicable" thief who stole money from a woman while she was in the grip of a violent epileptic seizure.
  
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• Bridge: No concerns about weight

  19-04-2015 11:46
  
  Popstar and Strictly finalist Frankie Bridge said she "couldn't care less" if she puts on weight following her second pregnancy - and said she hates the pressure on women to return to their pre-baby figure.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson: Axed Top Gear host reveals cancer scare days before 'fracas' - Evening Standard

  19-04-2015 11:39 via standard.co.uk
  
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  Jeremy Clarkson: Axed Top Gear host reveals cancer scare days before 'fracas'
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  Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he suffered a cancer scare just days before the infamous "fracas" which led to his axing from Top Gear. Ilford motorbike crash: Rider and 16-year-old pillion passenger killed in collision with pedestrian. A motorbike rider and a ...
  Jeremy Clarkson speaks about cancer scare two days before Top Gear 'fracas ...The Independent
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• Hundreds of migrants feared dead as boat capsizes off Libya - Financial Times

  19-04-2015 11:37 via ft.com
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  Hundreds of migrants feared dead as boat capsizes off Libya
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  As many as 700 migrants are feared dead after the fishing boat they were on capsized off the Libyan coast, in what would mark the worst maritime disaster of its kind in the Mediterranean. According to early accounts by 28 survivors rescued by the Italian coast ...
  700 migrants feared dead in Mediterranean shipwreckThe Guardian
  Up to 700 feared dead after migrant boat sinks off Libya -newspaperDaily
  
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• UPDATE: Missing kayaker named as air-sea hunt is stepped up across Solent - Daily Echo

  19-04-2015 11:23 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
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  UPDATE: Missing kayaker named as air-sea hunt is stepped up across Solent
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  An air-sea search is continuing today after a kayaker went missing in the Solent. A coastguard helicopter, rescue teams and lifeboats were launched last night to search off the coast of Hill Head. The hunt was launched after kayaker Stephen Taylor failed to ...
  Search for Missing Kayaker ContinuesUK News in Pictures
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• Families to mark Gallipoli Campaign

  19-04-2015 10:42
  
  The disastrous Gallipoli campaign left Ernest Boissier with shrapnel wounds, a Distinguished Service Cross and a life-long aversion to flies, his son recalled.
  
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• Scientists identify six types of obese people - Economic Times

  19-04-2015 10:02 via economictimes.indiatimes.com
  
  Scientists identify six types of obese people
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  LONDON: UK scientists have identified six types of obese people in a new study which could revolutionise how doctors treat the overweight. The study, by the University of Sheffield, identified the six groups as: young males who were heavy drinkers, middle ...and more »
  
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• Labour Claims 'Secret' Tory Plan To Cut Nurses

  19-04-2015 10:00
  
  Labour has accused the Conservatives of having "secret" plans to slash the number of nurses in the NHS after the election. The party claims the cuts are revealed in an official government document, which forecasts NHS trusts will employ nearly 2,000 fewer nurses over the next four years. But The Tories have dismissed the claims, arguing the report - Health Education England's Workforce Plan - was based on out-of-date figures before they committed to increase NHS spending. Shadow H
  
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• Fathers barred at rail safety talks

  19-04-2015 09:16
  
  The fathers of two teenage girls killed at a level crossing have expressed their anger at being barred from a meeting where they intended to raise concerns about Network Rail (NR) bonuses and safety issues.
  
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• Search For Missing Kayaker Off Southampton

  19-04-2015 08:35
  
  A search is under way for a kayaker who has gone missing off the coast of Southampton.
  
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• Sea search for missing kayaker

  19-04-2015 08:29
  
  An air-sea search mission has been launched for a kayaker who went missing in the Solent, the coastguard has said.
  
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• Who is England's best-ever bowler?

  19-04-2015 08:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The country's most successful bowler is not who you'd think
  
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• Ringo's Starr turn at Hall of Fame

  19-04-2015 07:42
  
  Ringo Starr had a little help from his friends as he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
  
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• Let's Party: Richest Dominate Political Donations

  19-04-2015 07:42
  
  Just 76 people accounted for 41% of political donations over the last five years, new research has revealed. According to Sunday Times Political Rich List, published in the newspaper this weekend, 25 people gave more than a £1m each to political parties and other political causes in Britain between 2010 and 2014. Topping the of donors is the Ayrshire couple Colin and Chris Weir, who won £161m on the EuroMillions lottery in July 2011. Other big donors include JCB chairman Lord Bamford and oth
  
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• Search For Kayaker Off Coast Of Southampton

  19-04-2015 07:22
  
  A search is under way for a kayaker who has gone missing off the coast of Southampton. The Coastguard helicopter, rescue teams and lifeboats began searching for the man who went kayaking at 9.30pm last night but did not return as expected. Ash Rawson, controller at the National Maritime Operations Centre at Fareham, said: "We are searching for a kayaker who was expected home last night.
  
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• Bootle Murders: Suspect May Be In London

  19-04-2015 05:59
  
  The man wanted in connection with the killing of his mother and sister may have travelled to London, police have warned. Detectives have said they "urgently" need to speak to Peter Fox, 26, after the bodies of the two women were found in separate addresses in Bootle, Merseyside. "I would appeal to Peter to come forward so that we can speak to him following the murders of his mother and sister, "Detective Chief Inspector Dave Rooney said. "I would stress to the public th
  
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• 'Ukip councillor' assault caution

  19-04-2015 05:11
  
  A man has been cautioned for assault following video footage which has emerged showing a confrontation between someone claiming to be a Ukip councillor and an anti-fascist campaign group.
  
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• Tories Pledge Thatcher-Style Lloyds Sell-Off

  19-04-2015 04:28
  
  David Cameron is pledging an '80s-style privatisation if the Tories win the election, selling off the Government's stake in Lloyds Bank. Only days after reviving Margaret Thatcher's right to buy policy in the Tory manifesto, he is now planning to win votes with a promise of cheap shares in a £12bn sell-off within a year of the General Election. Senior Tories are already comparing the Lloyds sale of 2015 to the high-profile and popular "Tell Sid" advertising campaign to
  
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• Clarkson's Cancer Scare Before Top Gear Assault

  19-04-2015 04:04
  
  Jeremy Clarkson has said he was told he "probably" had cancer two days before he launched an unprovoked attack on Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon - although he has since received the all-clear.
  
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