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• Why Arsenal should not fear defining month

  07-02-2016 23:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  If Arsenal are going to win the Premier League, they have to pull a big result out of the bag, says MOTD2 pundit and ex- Gunners defender Martin Keown.
  
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• Boris Johnson questions David Cameron's deal with European Union over reforms

  07-02-2016 23:26
  Boris Johnson has questioned key parts of the Prime Minister's proposed deal with the European Union, asking why David Cameron did not "try harder" to regain control of the UK's borders.
  
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• Terror Police Arrest Man At Stansted Airport

  07-02-2016 23:24
  
  A 19-year-old man is due to appear in court on Monday accused of terror offences.
  
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• Wales frustrated after bruising encounter

  07-02-2016 23:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Frustration abounded after Ireland and Wales fought out a nerve-wracking 16-16 Six Nations draw, writes Richard Williams.
  
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• 19-year-old charged with terrorism offences in London

  07-02-2016 23:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A 19-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with terrorism offences, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed.
  
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• Thousands of Britain's curry houses face closure because of immigration rules

  07-02-2016 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AN estimated 12,000 curry houses in Britain are facing closure because of the UK’s inability to have its own immigration policy.
  
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• Brooklyn wins best film award

  07-02-2016 22:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brooklyn is named film of the year at the Evening Standard Film Awards, beating frontrunner 45 Years.
  
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• Victorious Broady set for top 100

  07-02-2016 22:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British number three Naomi Broady will break into the world's top 100 after winning the Dow Corning Tennis Classic in Michigan.
  
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• Philip Hammond threatens North Korea with more sanctions after rocket test

  07-02-2016 22:22
  
  North Korea could face further sanctions after launching a long-range rocket, Philip Hammond said, as the Foreign Office summoned Pyongyang's ambassador in London for a dressing down.
  
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• Woman dies after cliff fall in Dorset

  07-02-2016 21:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A WOMAN has died after falling from cliffs in Dorset.
  
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• Mourinho story made up, says Van Gaal

  07-02-2016 21:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says the club do not need to deny stories linking Jose Mourinho with Old Trafford.
  
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• Police 'dismissed my sex assault hell after I was attacked at university' says Tory MP

  07-02-2016 21:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A TORY MP has spoken of how she was advised by police “not to purse” an allegation of attempted rape when she was a student.
  
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• VIDEO: Finsbury Park mosque opens to visitors

  07-02-2016 21:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Finsbury Park mosque opens to visitors as part of the nation-wide Visit My Mosque Day.
  
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• Sir Cliff left ‘shocked and strained’ amid 19-month police child sex abuse probe

  07-02-2016 20:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  FRIENDS of Sir Cliff Richard have branded a police investigation into claims of child sex abuse as “a disaster for Great Britain”.
  
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• Family Of British IS Suspect Tell Of 'Distress'

  07-02-2016 20:55
  
  The family of a Briton allegedly part of an Islamic State (IS) terror cell linked to "Jihadi John" have spoken of their "deep distress". Alexanda Kotey, a Londoner who has been named in reports as a key conspirator of Mohammed Emwazi, has not been seen for "a number of years" by his relatives. Emwazi was seen murdering hostages in several IS videos, including British aid workers Alan Henning and David Haines.
  
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• HMRC data blunders mean MILLIONS could get a lower flat-rate pension payout, experts warn

  07-02-2016 20:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  FOUR million workers set to retire on the new flat-rate pension from April could get the wrong amount because of inaccurate records, warn experts.
  
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• Police defend 'fully justified' inquiry into Lord Brittan allegation

  07-02-2016 20:28
  The police investigation into alleged sex abuse by Lord Brittan was "fully justified" - though the case was unlikely to result in a criminal conviction - a review has concluded.
  
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• In pictures: Clowns go to church

  07-02-2016 20:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Clowns from across the globe join church goers in east London to celebrate the life of the father of clowning.
  
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• No communication on new deal - Terry

  07-02-2016 20:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea captain John Terry says there is "no communication" between him and the club over a new deal.
  
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• Guernsey 'Islamophobia' minister sorry

  07-02-2016 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Guernsey's chief minister apologises after he said Islamophobia among its inhabitants was behind a decision not to accept refugees.
  
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• 'Beatle' terror suspect's family 'deeply distressed' at reports of IS link

  07-02-2016 19:38
  The family of a British man alleged to be a member of the Islamic State (IS) terror cell dubbed "The Beatles" say they "are deeply distressed" at the claims.
  
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• Chelsea 1-1 Manchester United

  07-02-2016 19:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Diego Costa scores a late equaliser to preserve Chelsea's unbeaten record under Guus Hiddink and deny Manchester United.
  
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• Mosques open doors to show unity 'at a tense time'

  07-02-2016 19:07
  Mosques around Britain opened their doors to visitors to help people understand their faith.
  
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• Cadets taken to hospital after suspected drug use at military training camp

  07-02-2016 19:07
  Nine cadets have been taken to hospital following suspected drug use at a military training camp.
  
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• Powell & Conway win bronze in Paris

  07-02-2016 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales' Commonwealth Games judo champion Natalie Powell and Scotland's Sally Conway win bronze at the Paris Grand Slam.
  
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• Mansion shooting victim 'not targeted'

  07-02-2016 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A householder shot through a bedroom door by intruders at a mansion was not targeted, police say.
  
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• Mosques across UK open doors to public

  07-02-2016 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 90 mosques across the UK open their doors to visitors to allow Muslims to explain their faith "beyond the hostile headlines".
  
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• Second member of Islamic State execution cell identified as Briton - report

  07-02-2016 18:31
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - A second member of a British group of Islamic State militants dubbed "the Beatles" has been identified as 32-year-old Londoner Alexanda Kotey, according to a Washington Post and BuzzFeed investigation published on Sunday.
  
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• Rubio 'would pay to keep running that clip' despite New Hampshire debate disaster – campaign live

  07-02-2016 18:23
  
  All the news from the campaign trail as first primary draws nearDemocratic and Republican races heat up before key voteMarco Rubio plays defense after robotic debate performance
  New Hampshire chowder shop hosts Republicans great and smallBernie Sanders appears on Saturday Night Live with Larry David 5.23pm GMTAfter Saturday’s Republican debate the talk of the trail has been Marco Rubio’s difficulties with pre-prepared lines, their tone-deaf repetition, and how to handle Chris Christi
  
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• Chelsea v Manchester United: Premier League – live!

  07-02-2016 18:23
  
  Latest updates from the match at Stamford BridgeJosé Mourinho: I will be back soonGolden Goal: Ronaldo for Manchester United v Arsenal (2009)Email: [email protected] | Tweet: @robsmyth0 5.23pm GMT67 min Guus Hiddink makes his final chance, with Pedro replacing Nemanja Matic. 5.22pm GMT65 min If the scoreline stays like this, United will move within four points of City, five of Arsenal, six of Spurs and ten of Leicester. Martial almost makes it two, running clear onto Fellaini&rsqu
  
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• Former French Foreign Legion chief arrested at anti-migrant protest

  07-02-2016 18:21
  
  Gen Christian Piquemal was one of about 20 people detained at Calais rally in support of far-right Pegida groupPolice arrested a former commander of the French Foreign Legion at a banned anti-migrant rally in Calais.Gen Christian Piquemal, 75, was one of about 20 protesters in the French port taken into custody on Saturday after addressing supporters of Pegida, a far-right group based in Germany. Continue reading...
  
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• Storm Imogen set to lash parts of UK

  07-02-2016 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Parts of Britain will be hit by high winds and heavy rain on Monday as Storm Imogen moves in, with Channel ferry services already cancelled.
  
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• Clinton defends Madeleine Albright over 'special place in hell' comments

  07-02-2016 18:19
  
  Candidate says Albright’s harsh words for women who don’t vote for the Democrat – a ‘light-hearted but pointed remark’ – are nothing new Hillary Clinton defended Madeleine Albright on Sunday, saying the former secretary of state’s remarks about there being “a special place in hell” for women who do not support Clinton arose from her own long fight for equality. Related: Rubio 'would pay to keep running that clip' despite New Hampshire debate
  
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• Brittan abuse inquiry 'fully justified'

  07-02-2016 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Met Police investigation of a rape allegation against the late Lord Brittan was "fully justified", a review by a senior officer from another force says.
  
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• Ireland’s Jonny Sexton holds nerve to seal Six Nations draw with Wales

  07-02-2016 18:11
  
  • Ireland 16-16 WalesWe thought this Six Nations might be a tight one, and on a weekend of slender margins the last instalment proved the tightest. So tight, a winner could not be determined. Wales almost pulled off a remarkable comeback, turning a 13-0 deficit before the half-hour was up into a winning position with only a few minutes remaining. Rhys Priestland, who had been thrown into the fires of a mighty set-to between two physical sides when Wales lost Dan Biggar to an ankle injury in
  
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• Mosques Open Their Doors To Tackle Prejudice

  07-02-2016 18:10
  
  Mosques across Britain have opened their doors to visitors for the second national Visit My Mosque day, described by organisers as an attempt to reach out beyond "hostile headlines". The Muslim Council of Britain says 80 or 90 of the UK's estimated 1,500 mosques took part, more than three times as many as last year. Some mosques offered tea and refreshments, while others welcomed visitors with piles of leaflets.
  
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• North Korea 'could face further sanctions' after launching long-range rocket

  07-02-2016 18:09
  
  North Korea could face further sanctions after launching a long-range rocket, Philip Hammond said, as the Foreign Office summoned Pyongyang's ambassador in London for a dressing down.
  
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• Will Poland ever uncover the truth about the plane crash that killed its president?

  07-02-2016 18:00
  
  Many Poles still believe the Smolensk air crash, in which President Lech Kaczyński died in 2010, was the result of Kremlin foul play. Now the party led by Kaczyński’s twin brother, Jarosław, is back in power, and searching for answersThe tips of the birch trees barely pierced the fog. The aerial visibility on the approach to Smolensk in western Russia was just 200 metres. On its final approach, the Tupolev’s warning system repeatedly sounded: “Pull up, pull up.&r
  
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• Pure Juliet by Stella Gibbons – digested read

  07-02-2016 18:00
  
  ‘Juliet was very odd, but she liked a coincidence. By chance, just then a substandard novel about her turned up in a cupboard’“I never did like her and she looked very odd,” said a teacher at Gasworks Comprehensive. “But she was very good at maths.” The girl in question, Juliet Slater, stopped at a newsagent as she walked home from school for the last time. “I want some fags,” she said. She left without thanking the shopping assistant because she w
  
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• Leon Brittan rape investigation 'fully justified', say police

  07-02-2016 17:59
  
  Inquiry decides Met was right to examine ‘far from fanciful’ allegations against late peer, but admits mistakes were made The police investigation into an allegation of rape against the late former Conservative home secretary Leon Brittan was “fully justified”, a review has concluded.Scotland Yard was widely criticised for its handling of an allegation that Lord Brittan, who served in Margaret Thatcher’s cabinet, raped a 19-year-old female student in his central Lon
  
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• East Kilbride 0-2 Celtic

  07-02-2016 17:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Celtic reach the Scottish Cup quarter-finals with a laboured win over Lowland League side East Kilbride.
  
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• Ireland 16-16 Wales: Six Nations 2016 – as it happened

  07-02-2016 17:55
  
  Rhys Priestland inspires Wales comeback from 13-0 downJonny Sexton rescues draw with late penalty for Ireland 4.55pm GMTA draw is probably a fair result. Momentum swung back and forth, with neither side really able to put their foot on the other’s throat. Both sides were oddly similar to England yesterday, very tenacious in defence and lacking a spark in attack, gamely as they tried.That’s the end of round one then. OK the rugby has been no better than “mildly encouraging&rdquo
  
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• Duchess attends Air Cadets anniversary

  07-02-2016 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Cambridge makes her first appearance as royal patron of the RAF Air Cadets for a 75th anniversary service in London.
  
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• Ireland 16-16 Wales

  07-02-2016 17:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ireland let a 13-point lead slip as Wales fight back to draw a compelling Six Nations match in Dublin.
  
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• Ukip MP: EU out campaign groups are deeply divided on strategy

  07-02-2016 17:50
  
  Douglas Carswell praises Vote Leave saying it is very different from Nigel Farage-backed Leave.EU and Grassroots OutEurosceptics campaigning for Britain to leave the European Union are deeply divided over how best to win the referendum, Ukip’s only MP, Douglas Carswell, has said.Carswell said on Sunday that Vote Leave, the prominent anti-EU group he is backing, had a “very different strategic approach” to that adopted by Leave.EU and Grassroots Out (GO), the two other leading o
  
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• Mosque open days to 'explain faith'

  07-02-2016 17:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 90 mosques across the UK are opening their doors to visitors to allow Muslims to explain their faith "beyond the hostile headlines".
  
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• Storm Imogen set to dump high tides and batter Britain with 80mph winds

  07-02-2016 17:44
  
  Storm Imogen is set to dump high tides and heavy showers across parts of Britain while also blasting it with 80mph gales.
  
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• Benefit brake 'could boost migration'

  07-02-2016 17:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Cameron's EU benefit plans could cause a surge in migration before the "emergency brake" is applied, Tory eurosceptics warn.
  
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• Two more Britons linked to Islamic State gang known as 'The Beatles'

  07-02-2016 17:09
  Two alleged British members of the so-called Islamic State (IS) terror group dubbed "The Beatles" have been identified in press reports.
  
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• Labour defence review 'unlikely to support nuclear submarines without warheads'

  07-02-2016 17:09
  Labour's defence review is unlikely to support Jeremy Corbyn's idea of sending nuclear missile submarines to sea without warheads, according to a senior MP.
  
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