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• Nightclub crash scene 'like a battlefield' with 13 people injured

  25-10-2015 23:31
  
  The aftermath of a car crash outside a nightclub which injured 13 people has been described by one of the victim's relatives as being like a "battlefield".
  
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• High five for Justin Bieber as he dominates MTV Europe Music Awards

  25-10-2015 23:17
  
  Singer Justin Bieber has triumphed at the 2015 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in Milan, winning a total of five awards.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton Wins Back-To-Back F1 Titles

  25-10-2015 23:03
  
  Lewis Hamilton has become the first British driver to win back-to-back F1 world titles after winning the US Grand Prix in Texas. Retaining the crown sees the Mercedes driver equal Jackie Stewart's British record of three world championship titles. Until now, despite a Briton winning the drivers' championship on 15 occasions, a British driver had not won titles on consecutive years.
  
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• Exclusive - Trident programme to cost 167 billion pounds, far more than expected

  25-10-2015 22:38
  
  By Elizabeth Piper LONDON (Reuters) - The overall cost of replacing and maintaining Britain's nuclear deterrent will reach 167 billion pounds, much more than expected, according to an MP's and Reuters' calculations based on official figures. The Scottish Nationalist Party, which wants Britain's Scotland-based nuclear-armed Trident submarines scrapped, called the sum "unthinkable and indefensible" at a time when deep cuts under the government's "austerity" policies mean "thousands of people acros
  
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• Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw's picks complete X Factor live shows line-up

  25-10-2015 22:36
  
  The final line-up for the X Factor live shows has been revealed after Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw chose their top acts in a nail-biting programme.
  
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• Champagne moment for Lewis Hamilton as he wins third World Championship

  25-10-2015 22:36
  
  Briton Lewis Hamilton today clinched his third World Championship when he won the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
  
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• Justin Bieber picks up early awards and thanks fans at MTV Europe Music Awards

  25-10-2015 22:14
  
  Singer Justin Bieber has scooped two big awards at the 2015 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in Milan.
  
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• Justin Bieber off to winning start at MTV Europe Music Awards

  25-10-2015 21:23
  
  Singer Justin Bieber has won the first big award of the night, Best Male, at the 2015 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in Milan.
  
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• Wooden spoon for Ainsley Harriott as TV chef joins male exodus from Strictly

  25-10-2015 21:00
  
  Ainsley Harriott has said he is "disappointed" to be the fourth celebrity to exit Strictly Come Dancing.
  
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• Blair says 2003 Iraq invasion played role in Islamic State rise

  25-10-2015 20:33
  
  Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair acknowledged the 2003 invasion of Iraq played a part in the rise of the Islamic State militant group, and apologised for some mistakes in planning the war, in an interview broadcast on Sunday. Blair's decision to send troops to back the U.S.-led invasion is still a live political issue in Britain, where a six-year public inquiry into the conflict is yet to publish its findings. Asked whether the offensive was the principal cause of the rise of Islamic Sta
  
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• Labour's McDonnell Would Back Tax Credit U-Turn

  25-10-2015 20:31
  
  Labour could support cuts to tax credits - if "real protection" is given to low-income families, shadow chancellor John McDonnell has said. The Labour frontbencher has written a letter calling on Chancellor George Osborne to perform a U-turn on reform plans as they stand. It comes amid a threat of rebellion among Conservatives over the Government's austerity policy.
  
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• Justin Bieber wows the fans as he arrives for MTV Europe Music Awards

  25-10-2015 20:02
  
  Singer Justin Bieber delighted fans by high fiving them as he walked down the red carpet at the 2015 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in Milan.
  
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• Gala Bingo Chain Sold In £240m Caledonia Deal

  25-10-2015 20:00
  
  A Scottish investment trust will this week become the UK’s biggest bingo clubs operator when it snaps up the Gala chain in a £240m deal. Sky News has learnt that Caledonia Investments is to announce on Monday that it has agreed a deal to acquire the business from Gala Coral, one of the country’s largest betting and gaming groups. The deal will hand Caledonia ownership of more than 130 bingo clubs and a market share of more than 30%.
  
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• Technical problem prevents Barclays customers from making payments

  25-10-2015 19:50
  
  Some Barclays customers were hit by a technical problem over the weekend which stopped them making payments.
  
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• Reward For One Of Scotland's Most Wanted Men

  25-10-2015 19:33
  
  A £2,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of one of Scotland's most wanted men. Martin Hamilton is described by police as "dangerous" and members of the public have been urged not to approach him but to call police if he is spotted. Police have been hunting for Hamilton for six months but have so far had no success.
  
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• Fifth Harmony kick off MTV Europe Music Awards with red carpet performance

  25-10-2015 19:12
  
  American girl band Fifth Harmony opened the red carpet at the 2015 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in Milan in style.
  
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• Tory Eurosceptics backing Labour amendment on EU 'tampon tax'

  25-10-2015 18:39
  
  Tory eurosceptics are using a campaign for the abolition of the so-called "tampon tax" to push demands for a more far-reaching renegotiation of the UK's relationship with the European Union.
  
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• Labour Could Back Tax Credit Cuts: McDonnell

  25-10-2015 18:13
  
  Labour could support cuts to tax credits - if "real protection" is given to low-income families, shadow chancellor John McDonnell has said. The Labour frontbencher made the concession after writing a letter calling on Chancellor George Osborne to perform a U-turn on reform plans as they stand. It comes amid a threat of rebellion among Conservatives over the Government's austerity policy.
  
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• Scientists given green light to scan Egypt's pyramids at Giza

  25-10-2015 17:47
  
  Scientists will scan four of Egypt's ancient pyramids starting next month using waves, particles and thermal imaging in order to see what lies beneath their surface.
  
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• Chancellor George Osborne may soften tax credit cuts impact, hints Nicky Morgan

  25-10-2015 16:48
  
  The Chancellor is "in listening mode" over mounting Tory demands for action to soften the impact of tax credit cuts on low-income households, cabinet colleague Nicky Morgan suggested.
  
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• 'Probably as good a time' as any for steelworkers to lose jobs - Lord Heseltine

  25-10-2015 16:42
  
  It is "probably as good a time" as any for steelworkers to lose their jobs as UK employment opportunities are growing, Tory former deputy prime minister Lord Heseltine has said.
  
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• Scottish Labour Leader Wants More Autonomy

  25-10-2015 15:49
  
  Scottish Labour should be free to formulate its own policies north of the border, the party's leader has told Sky News. She told Sky's Murnaghan programme that essential changes had to be made to how the party was run to regain the trust of the Scottish people. Ms Dugdale - who was elected leader in August - also urged the party to "learn the mistakes" of Scottish Labour.
  
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• Call For By-Elections If Labour MPs 'Picked Off'

  25-10-2015 15:33
  
  A veteran Labour MP has said any attempt to "pick off" Labour MPs as part of a "purge" of those who don't agree with Jeremy Corbyn's leadership will trigger a series of by-elections across the country.
  
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• Scottish ministers seek to attend EU steel talks

  25-10-2015 15:28
  Scottish ministers are demanding to be represented at EU steel talks this week with the future of the industry in the country under the threat of extinction.
  
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• Sunderland 3-0 Newcastle United

  25-10-2015 15:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sunderland move off the bottom of the Premier League table with a record sixth consecutive win over 10-man Newcastle.
  
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• Nicole Kidman among stars for African children's charity show

  25-10-2015 14:41
  
  An all-star cast, including Nicole Kidman and Josh Hartnett, have been brought together by director Danny Boyle to give a unique charity performance.
  
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• England facing defeat in second Test

  25-10-2015 14:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pakistan need seven wickets on the final day to win the second Test after England reach 130-3, with Joe Root 59 not out.
  
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• Britain's Blair says 2003 Iraq invasion played role in Islamic State rise

  25-10-2015 14:19
  
  Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair acknowledged the 2003 invasion of Iraq played a part in the rise of the Islamic State militant group, and apologised for some mistakes in planning the war, in an interview broadcast on Sunday. Blair's decision to send troops to back the U.S.-led invasion is still a live political issue in Britain, where a six-year public inquiry into the conflict is yet to publish its findings. Asked whether the offensive was the principal cause of the rise of Islamic Sta
  
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• Labour Could Back Tax Credit Reform - McDonnell

  25-10-2015 14:10
  
  Labour could support reform of the tax credit system if "real protection" is given to low-income families, shadow chancellor John McDonnell has said. The Labour frontbencher made the concession despite writing a letter calling on Chancellor George Osborne to perform a U-turn. Mr Osborne is facing not just dissent from a number of his own MPs and cabinet colleagues, but also the risk that the reforms could be thrown out by the Lords, where a vote will take place on Monday.
  
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• Shopkeepers urged to stop selling eggs and flour to under-16s before Halloween

  25-10-2015 14:09
  
  Police are urging shopkeepers not to sell eggs and flour to under-16s ahead of Halloween amid fears pranksters might use them to cause mischief.
  
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• 'Scotland' against tax credit changes

  25-10-2015 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The whole of the Scottish political establishment is against the UK government's tax credit changes, SNP MP Pete Wishart claims.
  
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• Aston Villa sack manager Sherwood

  25-10-2015 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa dismiss manager Tim Sherwood after eight months in charge, with the club 19th in the Premier League table.
  
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• Labour: MPs will not be deselected

  25-10-2015 13:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Labour denies suggestions that constituency boundary changes could be used as an excuse to deselect some of its own MPs in favour of more left-wing candidates.
  
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• Sherlock set for cinema simulcast

  25-10-2015 13:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A special episode of Sherlock is to be screened in more than 100 UK cinemas at the same time as it is seen on BBC One.
  
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• Rise of IS linked to Iraq War - Blair

  25-10-2015 13:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tony Blair says there are "elements of truth" to claims the Iraq War caused the rise of Islamic State, but again defends the removal of Saddam Hussein.
  
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• Hindenburg airship disaster relics sold for £12,500

  25-10-2015 13:31
  
  Two fire-damaged relics from infamous airship The Hindenburg have been sold for £12,500 at auction.
  
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• Nicky Morgan voices concerns about 'unacceptable' gender bonus pay gap

  25-10-2015 13:19
  
  It is "unacceptable" for women to find their male colleagues have been paid more in bonuses, Nicky Morgan has said.
  
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• Archbishop says Blair 'gung-ho' on Iraq

  25-10-2015 13:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Archbishop of Wales has criticised the former Prime Minister Tony Blair over the Iraq war, and says there are lessons to be learned about Syria.
  
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• Cameron rules out second EU referendum if UK votes to leave - aide

  25-10-2015 13:01
  
  Britain will not hold a second "In-Out" vote on its membership of the European Union if the public opt to leave the bloc at a referendum due by the end of 2017, a senior aide to Prime Minister David Cameron said on Sunday. Some in the 'out' camp, including Vote Leave campaign director Dominic Cummings, have suggested that if Britain votes to quit the EU it could be used as a bargaining tool to get more concessions from Brussels ahead of another referendum, or a vote on the terms of the exit. Bri
  
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• Man injured in Glasgow hit-and-run

  25-10-2015 12:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police are searching for the driver of a car who injured a man in a hit-and-run in Glasgow in the early hours of Sunday.
  
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• VIDEO: Major incident after club crash injures 13

  25-10-2015 12:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A car crashes into the smoking area of a nightclub in Porthcawl in South Wales.
  
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• VIDEO: Major incident after car crash outside club

  25-10-2015 12:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A car crashes into the smoking area of a nightclub in Porthcawl in South Wales.
  
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• Police eject protesters from station

  25-10-2015 12:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Protesters demonstrating in support of migrants and refugees are ejected from St Pancras Station in London, police say.
  
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• Car crashes into club smoking area

  25-10-2015 12:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thirteen people are taken to hospital after a car crashes into a smoking area outside a nightclub in Porthcawl.
  
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• Barclays customers report tech glitches

  25-10-2015 12:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barclays customers have been reporting difficulties accessing money in their accounts, and in making payments.
  
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• Two arrested after pro-refugee protesters clash with police at St Pancras

  25-10-2015 12:38
  
  Two people were arrested after pro-refugee protesters clashed with police outside St Pancras station.
  
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• Owens tipped to take charge of final

  25-10-2015 12:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Welsh official Nigel Owens is in line to referee the World Cup final, according to New Zealand selector Grant Fox.
  
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• Labour 'would back tax credit U-turn'

  25-10-2015 12:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Labour says it would support the government if it delayed plans to curb tax credits, amid efforts in Parliament to kill off the proposals entirely.
  
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• Rossi penalised for Marquez kick

  25-10-2015 12:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Valentino Rossi will start from the back of the grid in Spain after kicking Marc Marquez off his bike during the Malaysian GP.
  
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• Left-wing activists will not force out Labour MPs - John McDonnell

  25-10-2015 12:10
  
  Moderate Labour MPs must "come to terms" with the party's new direction but there is "no way" left-wing activists will be allowed to force them out, John McDonnell said as he played down the threat of a leadership challenge.
  
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