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• Simon Cowell 'head-butted' as he gets a kiss from X Factor's Anton

  01-11-2015 23:11
  
  Simon Cowell had a weekend to forget on the X Factor after he complained he was "head-butted" on stage by a contestant, before one of his acts became the first to be voted off this year's series.
  
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• Kirsty Gallacher first female celebrity to be voted off Strictly Come Dancing

  01-11-2015 21:00
  
  Presenter Kirsty Gallacher became the first female celebrity to be voted out of the Strictly Come Dancing competition.
  
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• Wounded Afghanistan Veterans Walk 1,000 Miles

  01-11-2015 20:52
  
  A group of six wounded Afghanistan veterans have been given a royal welcome as they finished an incredible 1,000-mile journey across Britain. Prince Harry greeted the ex-servicemen and women with hugs as they completed the final leg of their trip, walking through London with friends and family and arriving at Buckingham Palace. Among the group are three victims of IED blasts in Afghanistan, amputees, two people who suffered traumatic brain injuries and another who lost an eye.
  
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• King Urges Reform After Thomas Cook Deaths

  01-11-2015 20:39
  
  Thomas Cook and the wider British travel industry have failed to provide consumers with adequate information about ‎the health and safety standards they are entitled to expect when travelling abroad, an independent report will conclude on Monday. Sky News has learned that an inquiry conducted by the former Sainsbury's chief executive, Justin‎ King, will say that tour operators and ABTA, the industry body, need to fundamentally rethink the level of disclosure they provide to customers. Mr
  
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• Merseyside Police apologises over Twitter 'rape joke'

  01-11-2015 20:32
  
  A police force has apologised after it appeared to joke about rape.
  
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• UK enjoys warmest November day - hotter than Barcelona

  01-11-2015 20:01
  
  The UK has recorded its warmest November day, the Met Office said.
  
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• Merseyside Police apologise over Twitter 'rape joke'

  01-11-2015 19:26
  
  A police force has apologised after it appeared to joke about rape.
  
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• Aamer 'Asked For Poison Test On UK Return'

  01-11-2015 19:21
  
  The first doctor to treat Shaker Aamer on his return to the UK has given an insight into the former Guantanamo Bay detainee's condition when he arrived back on British soil. Dr David Nicholl, a long-time campaigner on Mr Aamer's behalf, was asked by his lawyer to be among the first to meet him. "At ten past eight on Friday morning I got a text - even then I didn’t know the precise location until two hours before," Dr Nicholl told Sky News.
  
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• Eight revellers held after missiles hurled at riot police at illegal rave

  01-11-2015 18:41
  
  Eight revellers were arrested and a full investigation launched after riot police were pelted with missiles including a suspected petrol bomb as they spent more than six hours trying to close down an illegal rave.
  
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• Ninth 'Linked' Sex Attack In South London

  01-11-2015 18:01
  
  Police are investigating what may be the ninth sexual assault by the same attacker in the Clapham and Brixton Hill areas of London. Officers were called to Edithna Street in Clapham just after 5.40pm on Saturday 31 October after a woman said the attacker touched her backside several times.
  
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• Jamie Oliver: I give my children 50p to spend on sweets

  01-11-2015 17:00
  
  Jamie Oliver has said he does not want to be a "Nazi" about sugar after admitting he buys his children a bag of sweets once a week.
  
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• Another woman attacked as police probe 'linked' sex assaults

  01-11-2015 17:00
  
  Police investigating a series of sexual assaults which are believed to be linked say another woman has been attacked.
  
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• Kate Winslet: Parents losing control of their children to social media

  01-11-2015 16:41
  
  Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has clamped down on social media in her home amid fears it could leave someone's self-esteem in tatters.
  
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• Scottish Labour members vote against renewing Trident

  01-11-2015 16:21
  
  Scottish Labour has overwhelmingly voted against renewing the UK's Trident nuclear weapon system, putting policy north of the border at odds with the UK party's stance.
  
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• UK still in talks with Saudi Arabia over justice issues

  01-11-2015 15:31
  
  Britain is still in discussions with Saudi Arabia about co-operating on justice issues despite cancelling a highly controversial bid to run prison training services in the Gulf state, the Human Rights Minister has revealed.
  
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• David Cameron: UK shares Russia's grief after plane crash in Egypt

  01-11-2015 15:21
  
  Prime Minister David Cameron has told Vladimir Putin that Britain "shared the pain and grief" of the Russian people after the plane crash in Egypt which killed more than 220 people.
  
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• Lib Dem Lords Threat On Spy Powers Bill

  01-11-2015 15:03
  
  Theresa May has made significant concessions that "diminish" the powers contained in the Investigatory Powers Bill to be introduced this week. Speaking on Sky's Murnaghan programme, Lord Ashdown said it appeared that the Home Secretary had moved in the right direction with some of the concessions she had made to the new Investigatory Powers Bill. But he warned if the spying powers went too far the Liberal Democrats would block the bill in the House of Lords.
  
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• Scottish Labour members vote against Trident renewal

  01-11-2015 14:23
  
  Scottish Labour members have backed a call for the UK's Trident nuclear missile system to be scrapped.
  
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• MP Too 'Tough' To Care About Rape Threats

  01-11-2015 14:03
  
  Labour MP Jess Phillips has told Sky News she is too "tough" to be forced off Twitter after receiving rape threats over her objections to a debate on men's rights. The outspoken member for Birmingham Yardley faced death threats and was told she should be "raped in front of everyone" after dismissing Conservative MP Philip Davies when he called for a discussion in Parliament on International Men's Day. Ms Phillips has passed emails, containing the threats, to West Midlands Police and also reporte
  
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• Vitamin D linked to lower blood pressure and improved fitness

  01-11-2015 14:00
  
  Taking vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure and boost exercise performance, research has shown.
  
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• Home Secretary Backtracks On Internet Spying

  01-11-2015 13:53
  
  Theresa May has made significant concessions that "diminish" the powers contained in the Investigatory Powers Bill to be introduced this week. Speaking on Sky's Murnaghan programme, Lord Ashdown said it appeared that the Home Secretary had moved in the right direction with some of the concessions she had made to the new Investigatory Powers Bill. But he warned if the spying powers went too far the Liberal Democrats would block the bill in the House of Lords.
  
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• 'Calorie contents in big letters' urged to tackle obesity

  01-11-2015 13:43
  
  Displaying the calorie content of food and drink boldly in large letters on packaging and menus could be a simpler way to tackle obesity than a "sugar tax", a medical expert has said.
  
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• Ken Clarke: New laws needed to curb power of Lords

  01-11-2015 13:29
  
  New laws should be drawn up to curb the power of the House of Lords, former chancellor Ken Clarke said after the Government suffered a bruising defeat over tax credit cuts at the hands of peers.
  
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• Heathrow cancels flights due to thick fog

  01-11-2015 13:29
  
  Dozens of flights have been cancelled at Heathrow airport due to thick fog.
  
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• Scottish Labour members clash over Trident renewal

  01-11-2015 13:10
  
  Scottish Labour members have clashed over the party's stance on the renewal of Britain's nuclear deterrent during a debate on the final day of its annual conference.
  
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• Man arrested after Birmingham double shooting freed on bail

  01-11-2015 11:55
  
  A man arrested in connection with a double shooting which left one man dead and another critically injured has been released on police bail.
  
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• Theresa May: Spying laws will not allow agencies to trawl through internet data

  01-11-2015 11:41
  
  Spying laws will not give the authorities powers to trawl through people's internet browsing histories, the Home Secretary has insisted.
  
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• Heavy Fog Causes Travel Disruption In UK

  01-11-2015 11:17
  
  Thick fog is causing travel delays, with more disruption expected as schools return from the half-term break. Airports affected include London Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Leeds Bradford and Liverpool. A British Airways flight from Sao Paulo to London was diverted to Glasgow because of thick fog, and an Air India plane was diverted to Paris.
  
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• Simon Cowell hails One Direction after final gig before break

  01-11-2015 09:34
  
  One Direction creator Simon Cowell has paid tribute to the band, telling them to enjoy their break, following an emotional final gig before their year-long hiatus.
  
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• Revellers arrested after riot police pelted with missiles at illegal rave

  01-11-2015 08:27
  
  A number of revellers have been arrested after riot police were pelted with missiles including a suspected petrol bomb as they spent more than six hours trying to close down an illegal rave.
  
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• Remembrance Parades 'Axed' Due To Police Cuts

  01-11-2015 06:50
  
  Shadow home secretary Andy Burnham said Remembrance Sunday parades are being hit for the first time following years of financial pressure. In a letter to Mrs May, Mr Burnham said under pressure police forces were being forced to choose which public events and calls are offered assistance. "It has been brought to my attention that, for the first time, this is impacting on the police presence required for road closures at annual parades and wreath-laying Remembrance ceremonies," he wrote.
  
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• Ex-'Muslim Patrol' Member Sorry For Sharia Videos

  01-11-2015 05:14
  
  A convicted extremist who was a member of the so-called "Muslim Patrol" has apologised to his victims and told Sky News he has been reformed. Jordan Horner was part of a vigilante gang who tried to enforce Sharia law on the streets of east London between December 2012 and January 2013.
  
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• Police quiz man arrested over TalkTalk cyber attack

  01-11-2015 05:09
  
  Police are continuing to question a 20-year-old man arrested in connection with the cyber attack on telecoms firm TalkTalk.
  
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• 'Petrol bomb' thrown at riot police trying to shut down illegal rave

  01-11-2015 05:08
  
  A number of revellers have been arrested as riot police were pelted with bottles, chairs and a suspected petrol bomb as they tried to close down an illegal rave.
  
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• Hundreds Of 'Ravers' Clash With Riot Police

  01-11-2015 05:08
  
  Riot police with dogs, batons and shields have clashed with hundreds of people throwing bangers, bottles and chairs after an alleged illegal rave in central London. The crowd appeared to disperse around 12.20am but the disorder continued as people moved down Lambeth Road on to Lambeth High Street and nearby Whitgift Street. Police said they had posted officers at junctions to nearby Whitgift Street to "to prevent any escalation" of the trouble.
  
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• Riot police confront bottle throwing crowd after illegal rave in London

  01-11-2015 03:21
  
  Riot police armed with batons and shields have confronted a crowd of people throwing bottles and chairs after an illegal rave.
  
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• All Blacks Star Gives Boy A Medal After Tackle

  01-11-2015 03:17
  
  New Zealand's victory at the Rugby World Cup will be particularly memorable for one young boy who got more than he bargained for after running onto the pitch. As the All Blacks enjoyed their lap of honour around Twickenham Stadium, the child – no older than seven or eight – leapt over the hoardings and dashed onto the field. Moments later, he was hit with a full-on tackle by a security guard – but one of the All Blacks' star players felt duty bound to make sure this wasn't the
  
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• New Hike In Insurance Costs To Affect Millions

  01-11-2015 03:07
  
  Families could end up paying £100 more for insurance policies per year, experts have warned – as a tax increase on premiums comes into force from today. The standard rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) has risen from 6% to 9.5%, affecting all policies which have a start date from 1 November onwards. According to the Association of British Insurers, the hike will add nearly £13 to the average comprehensive car insurance policy, more than £10 to the cost of buildings and co
  
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• Tears, screams and hugs as 1D go in 4 directions

  01-11-2015 01:41
  
  One Direction took their final bow at Sheffield Arena, with band member Niall Horan promising: "We will be back".
  
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• Government Backtracks On Snoopers' Charter

  01-11-2015 01:17
  
  Police will not get automatic access to people's web browsing history under new investigatory powers being proposed this week. However, sources at the Home Office have not ruled out giving the Home Secretary powers to issue warrants for the police to access browsing data. It is also likely that telecommunications companies will be ordered to retain some data which would disclose the websites visited by their customers for 12 months.
  
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• Six million workers 'paid less than voluntary living wage'

  01-11-2015 01:11
  
  Almost six million workers are paid less than the voluntary national living wage, according to a study.
  
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• Seann Miley Moore wows X Factor judges on first live show

  01-11-2015 01:11
  
  The X Factor's Simon Cowell said a theatrical performance by flamboyant Seann Miley Moore would have viewers asking: "What the bloody hell was that?"
  
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• Scottish Labour conference to discuss Trident nuclear deterrent

  01-11-2015 01:11
  
  Scottish Labour's stance on the renewal of Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent will be debated on the final day of its annual conference.
  
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• Remembrance Sunday parades 'being hit by police budget cuts'

  01-11-2015 01:11
  
  Remembrance Sunday parades are being scaled back or axed because budget cuts have led to a lack of police cover, Labour has claimed.
  
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• Prince Harry to welcome wounded veterans after 1,000-mile trek of Britain

  01-11-2015 01:11
  
  A group of wounded Afghanistan veterans will be welcomed home from an "epic" 1,000-mile trek of Britain by Prince Harry today as they reach the finishing line at Buckingham Palace.
  
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• New anti-terror internet spying laws will not curb or ban encryption

  01-11-2015 01:11
  
  New spying laws will not include powers to restrict encryption, it has been revealed.
  
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• Most women 'unaware' of breast cancer risks linked to alcohol or obesity

  01-11-2015 01:11
  
  Most women undergoing checks for breast cancer are unaware that drinking alcohol or obesity increases their risk of the disease, a poll has found.
  
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• Judge condemns 'folly' of fighting couples running up lawyers' bills

  01-11-2015 01:11
  
  A judge has bemoaned the folly of separated couples running up "completely disproportionate" lawyers' bills fighting over money in family courts.
  
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