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• PM tried to save local police stations

  13-11-2015 23:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Cameron privately lobbied to stop the closure of police stations in his constituency as the force tried to find £60m of savings, the BBC learns.
  
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• Christmas shoppers can save money by heading over the Channel

  13-11-2015 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CHRISTMAS shoppers can save a packet by hopping over the Channel thanks to sterling’s strength against the euro and other European currencies.
  
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• Driver chased by police jumps into River Forth

  13-11-2015 23:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A MAJOR search was under way last night after a man being chased by armed police crashed the vehicle before leaping off a bridge.
  
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• Denis Law puts boot into “No Ball Games” signs

  13-11-2015 23:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  SCOTTISH football legend Denis Law returned to his home town of Aberdeen yesterday to help remove hundreds of “No Ball Games” signs from the city’s parks.
  
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• Wind farms get £5million handout because it has been too windy

  13-11-2015 23:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  SCOTS wind farms have been handed more than £5million this week because it has been too windy.
  
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• Narendra Modi hails 'special relationship' at rock star Wembley reception

  13-11-2015 22:37
  
  Narendra Modi hailed the "special relationship" between the UK and India as he received a rock star reception from tens of thousands of supporters at Wembley stadium.
  
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• Eurostar backpedals on bike dismantling plan

  13-11-2015 22:37
  
  Eurostar has reversed its decision to force cyclists to dismantle their bikes before using the cross-Channel rail service amid growing pressure.
  
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• Children in Need attempts a record-breaking fundraiser

  13-11-2015 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  FROM EastEnders to Star Wars, via Call the Midwife and Strictly Come Dancing, stars of film, TV and radio last night tried to make this year’s Children in Need a record-breaker.
  
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• Dude, where's my car? Party-goer LOST his car after wild night out in echo of comedy movie

  13-11-2015 22:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A PARTY-GOER has revealed his desperate attempts to find his lost car after a wild night out in a tale which closely resemble the script of legendary comedy film Dude, Where's My Car?
  
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• Diabetes cases up 65% in a decade

  13-11-2015 22:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BRITAIN is sitting on a diabetes time bomb.
  
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• U.S. 'reasonably certain' that Islamic State militant Jihadi John killed in strike

  13-11-2015 21:56
  
  By Phil Stewart and Mariam Karouny WASHINGTON/BEIRUT (Reuters) - The United States announced on Friday it was "reasonably certain" a drone strike in Syria had killed Jihadi John, a British citizen who became the public face of Islamic State and a symbol of its brutality after appearing in hostage execution videos. U.S. and British officials welcomed the apparent success of the operation targeting Mohammed Emwazi, saying his death, if confirmed, would be a big blow to Islamic State's image and pr
  
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• Kidnap British envoys plot: 4 'jihadis' in court

  13-11-2015 21:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  FOUR suspected jihadists arrested over an alleged plot to kidnap British envoys appeared in court today.
  
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• Deadly Crush Caused By Clubbers' Rush To Buses

  13-11-2015 21:22
  
  Clubbers were urged to vacate the building or risk missing their coaches as they were told messages including "all hotels are booked up, you'll get left behind" and "the driver is ... going to leave you". There was a log-jam of people rushing for doors as coaches came to collect clubbers from the Wickedest Wickedest R'n'B event and take them home, an inquest heard. Amid "manic" scenes, Nabila Nanfuka, 22, and Laurene-Danielle Jackson, 19, both from London, were killed.
  
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• US believes strike killed 'Jihadi John'

  13-11-2015 21:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Pentagon spokesman says the US is "reasonably certain" that a drone strike in Syria killed the Islamic State militant known as Jihadi John.
  
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• Stormy Weather Shuts Down Xmas Lights Switch-On

  13-11-2015 20:33
  
  Glasgow's Christmas lights switch-on has been cancelled as wild weather is set to hit parts of the UK over the weekend. The Met Office is predicting strong winds and heavy rain, prompting severe weather warnings for North Wales, northwest England, southwest Scotland and Northern Ireland. Some communities are being told to prepare for localised river flooding as rain falls on already saturated soil.
  
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• Peter Capaldi 'would consider Doctor Who appearance on Big Bang Theory'

  13-11-2015 20:13
  
  Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi has said he would consider a guest appearance on US comedy The Big Bang Theory.
  
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• One Direction 'not working on solo albums' during hiatus

  13-11-2015 20:13
  
  One Direction denied that they will be releasing solo albums after the band go on an "extended hiatus" from March 2016.
  
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• Inspirational school kids rescue Poppy Appeal after sick thugs STOLE veteran charity money

  13-11-2015 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CHILDREN have rescued their local Poppy Appeal by donating their own piggy banks after callous crooks robbed their school's collection tins.
  
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• Prince Harry 'nervous' about Royal Variety Performance host Jack Whitehall

  13-11-2015 19:57
  
  Prince Harry is attending the Royal Variety Performance for the first time and said on his arrival that host Jack Whitehall makes him "nervous".
  
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• Health Lottery boost for group that gives pensioners a lifeline

  13-11-2015 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A VOLUNTEER group which helps lonely pensioners get out and about in their community has been handed a huge boost thanks to the Health Lottery.
  
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• Jihadi John's death in air strike 'reasonably certain' - US military

  13-11-2015 19:45
  
  The US military is "reasonably certain" that the extremist Jihadi John was killed in an air strike aimed at the notorious British killer.
  
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• VIDEO: Modi: 'Good evening Wembley'

  13-11-2015 19:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed a crowd of about 60,000 people at Wembley Stadium.
  
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• Grandfather who died in 'car-jacking gone wrong' was due to celebrate birthday

  13-11-2015 19:34
  
  A grandfather who died today in a suspected car-jacking gone wrong was due to celebrate his 70th birthday with a family party tonight, police said.
  
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• Becky Watts judge in tears as he jails her two killers

  13-11-2015 19:34
  
  A High Court judge was in tears as he spoke of the "immense burden" suffered by the family of Becky Watts as he jailed her two killers.
  
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• Indian PM Addresses Packed Wembley Rally

  13-11-2015 19:19
  
  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been given a raucous welcome by tens of thousands of fans at Wembley Stadium. He was introduced on stage by British Prime Minister David Cameron, who described Friday night's rally as a "truly historic moment". Mr Cameron said: "Prime minister Modi, you can see what I see everyday - British Indians putting the great into Great Britain.
  
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• Singer Killed Bandmate In 'Drug-Crazed Frenzy'

  13-11-2015 18:41
  
  Sam Donley stabbed close friend Liam Miller 32 times after they took a "potent and dangerous" hallucinogenic drug called N-bomb. Donley, from York, also attacked passer-by Theophilos Theophilou during the incident in July, Leeds Crown Court heard. He told detectives he felt like he was in a dream and thought Mr Miller was a skull.
  
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• VIDEO: India 'trampled on freedom of expression'

  13-11-2015 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lesley Udwin, the director of the documentary India's Daughter joins a protest in London urging Indian PM Narendra Modi to end gender inequality.
  
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• U.S. reasonably certain British IS leader Jihadi John killed in Syria

  13-11-2015 18:19
  
  By Idrees Ali and Mariam Karouny WASHINGTON/BEIRUT (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Friday it was "reasonably certain" a drone strike had killed Jihadi John, Islamic State's "lead executioner" and a symbol of the militant group's brutality. British Prime Minister David Cameron said he could not yet confirm the death of Mohammed Emwazi, who had become known as Jihadi John after appearing in videos showing the killings of U.S. and British hostages. "If this strike was successful -- and we sti
  
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• Takeaway chef jailed for five years after spreading Islamic State's message

  13-11-2015 17:43
  
  A takeaway chef and father of six has been jailed for five years after he was convicted of spreading Islamic State's message and planning to travel to Syria.
  
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• Petition urging immunity for Bloody Sunday soldiers gains 20,000 supporters

  13-11-2015 17:43
  
  A petition calling for soldiers involved in Bloody Sunday to be granted immunity from prosecution has gained more than 20,000 supporters in three days.
  
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• Musician jailed for killing best friend in 'drug-crazed frenzy'

  13-11-2015 17:43
  
  A 20-year-old man who killed his "adored" best friend in a "drug-crazed frenzy" has been jailed for more than six years.
  
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• Modi supporters arrive for Indian PM's Wembley rally

  13-11-2015 17:43
  
  Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is set for a rock-star reception as tens of thousands of supporters have packed Wembley stadium for a huge rally.
  
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• Jihadi John: US 'reasonably certain' he was killed by air strike

  13-11-2015 17:43
  
  The Pentagon is "reasonably certain" that the extremist Jihadi John has been killed in an air strike.
  
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• Becky Watts' Killers Jailed For 'Evil' Act

  13-11-2015 16:58
  
  The judge in the Becky Watts murder trial was in tears after sentencing killers Nathan Matthews to life in prison and Shauna Hoare to 17 years behind bars. Mr Justice Dingemans became emotional as he started paying tribute to Becky's family in court. Matthews' girlfriend, Hoare, 21, was convicted of Becky's manslaughter at the city's crown court.
  
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• VIDEO: Becky grandfather: 'Time can never heal'

  13-11-2015 16:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The grandfather of Becky Watts has said "time can never heal" his pain, following her death.
  
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• 'Travel At Own Risk', Sharm Tourists Warned

  13-11-2015 16:44
  
  British holidaymakers who are still in Sharm el Sheikh have been advised to return home by Tuesday or else travel "at their own risk". The warning came in a statement issued by the Government, which has been working with airlines to fly travellers back following the plane crash on 21 October in which 224 people died. Airlines have for more than a week been organising for tourists - and their luggage - to be returned to the UK with extra security while restrictions at the Egyptian airport are tig
  
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• No business as usual for City of London if UK leaves EU - Hill

  13-11-2015 16:29
  
  By Lisa Jucca HONG KONG (Reuters) - Britain's large financial services industry risks losing out if the country leaves the European Union and supporters of a "Brexit" are wrong to suggest it would mean business as usual, Europe's top official for the sector said on Friday. Prime Minister David Cameron is trying to negotiate changes in the terms of Britain's EU membership which he then plans to put to voters in an in-out referendum by the end of 2017. The European Commissioner for Financial Servi
  
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• Woman 'persuaded by police worker to call Maoist father after escape'

  13-11-2015 16:27
  
  The daughter held prisoner by her Maoist father escaped from him after 22 years - but was "persuaded" by a police worker to call him because it was a bank holiday, a court heard.
  
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• UK tourists in Sharm el-Sheikh must return by Tuesday or 'fly at own risk'

  13-11-2015 16:27
  
  British holidaymakers in Sharm el-Sheikh have been warned they will have to fly home "at their own risk" if they do not return by Tuesday.
  
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• Top Gear producer sues Jeremy Clarkson for racial discrimination

  13-11-2015 16:27
  
  Top Gear's former host Jeremy Clarkson is being sued by producer Oisin Tymon for racial discrimination.
  
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• Ten bankers charged over Euro rate rigging

  13-11-2015 16:27
  
  Ten more bankers have been charged over rate-rigging, the Serious Fraud Office has announced.
  
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• Man charged with murder bid by trying to push police officer off A1 bridge

  13-11-2015 16:27
  
  A 28-year-old man has been charged with attempting to murder an on-duty police officer after allegedly trying to push him off a bridge onto a busy road.
  
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• Little Mix 'nervous' about Prince Harry meeting at variety performance

  13-11-2015 16:27
  
  Little Mix have said they are nervous about meeting Prince Harry for the first time at the Royal Variety Performance.
  
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• Labour MP complains of abuse after rebelling against Jeremy Corbyn

  13-11-2015 16:27
  
  A Labour MP has complained of being subjected to "vile abuse" after rebelling against Jeremy Corbyn's leadership in a parliamentary vote on the Government's fiscal charter.
  
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• Jihadi John death a strike at the heart of IS - David Cameron

  13-11-2015 16:27
  
  David Cameron has hailed the apparent death of "Jihadi John" as a "strike at the heart" of Islamic State (IS).
  
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• Becky Watts judge weeps as killer Nathan Matthews gets minimum 33 years in jail

  13-11-2015 16:27
  
  Nathan Matthews could die behind bars after being sentenced to life imprisonment and told he will serve at least 33 years for the murder of his stepsister Becky Watts.
  
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• False Widow Spider Infestation Shuts Schools

  13-11-2015 15:55
  
  Two primary schools have been forced to close because of an infestation of venomous false widow spiders. Hundreds of pupils at the Osmani and Thomas Buxton schools in Tower Hamlets, east London, have been asked not to come to school for a week while pest controllers deal with the outbreak. It is not thought that any children were bitten before pest controllers were called in to fumigate nests and remove spider eggs.
  
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• Indian PM Meets Queen Before Wembley Rally

  13-11-2015 15:54
  
  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been having lunch with the Queen before he addresses a packed Wembley Stadium. The Buckingham Palace luncheon was followed by an announcement by Kensington Palace that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would be visiting India for the first time next spring. The Wembley rally, which is expected to be attended by 60,000 people, also follows further meetings with business leaders as part of a trade drive.
  
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• SFO Charges Ten Over Euribor Rate Rigging

  13-11-2015 15:47
  
  The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is to charge Barclays and Deutsche Bank workers accused of rigging benchmark lending rate Euribor. The SFO said the nine men and one woman would be charged with conspiracy to defraud. It named six Deutsche Bank employees to be charged as: Christian Bittar, Achim Kraemer, Andreas Hauschild, Joerg Vogt, Ardalan Gharagozlou and Kai-Uwe Kappauf.
  
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• Cult 'Death Threat Over Ken Livingstone Crush'

  13-11-2015 15:43
  
  A cult leader threatened to kill his daughter when she admitted to a crush on Ken Livingstone, a court has heard. Aravindan Balakrishnan physically and sexually abused some of the women who lived within his south London commune over a period of some 30 years, jurors were told. Prosecutor Rosina Cottage QC told Southwark Crown Court that Comrade Bala, as he was known, insisted that his daughter tell him immediately if she ever dreamt about someone else.
  
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