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• Queen awards hospitality prize to London restaurant manager

  16-02-2016 22:23
  The Queen has recognised the latest rising star of the hospitality industry by awarding her a prestigious national prize.
  
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• Prince William Drawn Into EU Controversy

  16-02-2016 21:41
  
  Prince William has been drawn into political controversy after claims that a speech he made at the Foreign Office included a coded call for Britain to remain in the EU. Pro-EU campaigners were delighted by his remarks, made at an awards ceremony, while his comments were dismissed by groups campaigning for Britain to leave the EU. But the Prince's officials at Kensington Palace swiftly attempted to defuse the row, insisting his speech was nothing to do with the debate over the EU and he never eve
  
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• Brittan widow accepts Met chief apology

  16-02-2016 21:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lord Brittan's family say his widow has accepted "a full apology" from the Met Police commissioner over the handling of an inquiry into the late peer.
  
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• Tanker 'Probably' Sailed Over Viola Beach Car

  16-02-2016 21:07
  
  A 125m-long oil tanker "probably" sailed over the wrecked car of indie band Viola Beach minutes after it plunged more than 24m (80ft) off a bridge, the ship's operator has said. A spokesman for the Tellus told Sky News no-one on the vessel saw the vehicle fall. And if the crew had been warned about the car wreck being in the water they would have tried to stop the 18m-wide ship, Daniel Backman said.
  
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• Police Chief Apologises To Lord Brittan's Widow

  16-02-2016 21:03
  
  Scotland Yard chief Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe has apologised to Lord Brittan's widow over the handling of a historical rape allegation against her late husband. The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has confirmed he said sorry to Lady Brittan in person at a central London hotel on Tuesday. The Brittan family said she accepted the "full apology" at the private meeting.
  
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• John McDonnell: Labour has fight on its hands to win back economic credibility

  16-02-2016 20:19
  
  Labour is facing its most important fight for a generation as it battles to win back economic credibility, the shadow chancellor will say.
  
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• School gives parents telling off over smoking cannabis at gates

  16-02-2016 20:16
  Parents at a primary school have been told off for allegedly smoking cannabis while they wait to collect their children.
  
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• Rochdale child sex ringleader launches appeal against deportation

  16-02-2016 20:11
  The ringleader of a Rochdale child sex grooming gang cited human rights laws as he launched an appeal against deportation from Britain.
  
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• High-intensity exercise may help immune system attack cancer, study suggests

  16-02-2016 20:07
  High-intensity exercise may help to boost the immune system's attack on cancer, a study suggests.
  
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• Lord Brittan's widow accepts 'full apology' from Met Police boss

  16-02-2016 19:49
  
  Lord Brittan's widow has accepted a "full apology" from Scotland Yard chief Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe over his force's handling of a rape allegation against her husband.
  
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• Adam Johnson's Accuser 'Absolutely Hates' Him

  16-02-2016 19:34
  
  Adam Johnson's schoolgirl accuser has told a jury she now "absolutely hates" the footballer, saying: "I've had thousands of people call me a liar, a slag and a little slut for a year."
  
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• Cameron defends EU deal as lawmakers offer no guarantees

  16-02-2016 19:13
  By Alastair Macdonald BRUSSELS (Reuters) - David Cameron fended off changes on Tuesday to a draft deal he has cut to help keep Britain in the EU, as other states demanded adjustments and the European Parliament said it could not guarantee to pass the reforms. After talks on Monday with President Francois Hollande, who argued the draft text may give British banks unfair advantages, the British prime minister visited Brussels to meet EU executive chief Jean-Claude Juncker and leaders of the EU leg
  
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• 'Tanker Sailed Over Viola Beach Car Wreckage'

  16-02-2016 19:02
  
  A 125-metre-long oil tanker sailed over the wrecked car of indie band Viola Beach minutes after it plunged more than 24 metres (80ft) off a bridge, Swedish media reports. Singer Kris Leonard, guitarist River Reeves, bassist Tomas Lowe, drummer Jack Dakin and manager Craig Tarry died around 25 miles from Stockholm after a gig.
  
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• Cameron defends EU deal despite no guarantees

  16-02-2016 19:01
  By Alastair Macdonald BRUSSELS (Reuters) - David Cameron fended off changes on Tuesday to a draft deal he has cut to help keep Britain in the EU, as the European parliament said it could not guarantee to pass the reforms. Fresh from talks in Paris the night before, where President Francois Hollande pressed French demands for changes in a text it fears will give British banks an unfair advantage, the British prime minister met EU executive chief Jean-Claude Juncker and leaders of the EU legislatu
  
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• Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former U.N. secretary-general, dead at 93 - AL.com

  16-02-2016 18:56 via
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  Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former U.N. secretary-general, dead at 93
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  FILE - In this May 27, 1997 file photo, former United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali gestures during an interview with the Associated Press on Wednesday, May 21, 1997 in New York. he U.N. Security Council has announced on Tuesday, ...and more »
  

• Junior doctors' contract: Fully-negotiated settlement 'was within reach'

  16-02-2016 18:53
  A fully-negotiated contract for junior doctors was "within reach", medics have said as they urged the Health Secretary to resume talks over the dispute.
  
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• Adam Johnson: Girl 'Absolutely Hates' Player

  16-02-2016 18:52
  
  Footballer Adam Johnson's schoolgirl accuser has told a jury she now "absolutely hates" the player, saying: "I've had thousands of people call me a liar, a slag and a little slut for a year."
  
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• Met Police boss offers 'full apology' to Lord Brittan's widow

  16-02-2016 18:41
  
  Scotland Yard chief Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe offered a "full apology" to the widow of Lord Brittan, the former home secretary's family have revealed.
  
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• Main EU Parties Say PM's Reforms Will Be Passed

  16-02-2016 18:32
  
  The chairs of the main political groups in the European Parliament have told David Cameron they will deal with any legislation necessary for his reforms "swiftly". Gianni Pittella, Manfred Weber, and Syed Kamall - who represent 481 of the legislature's 749 MEPs - told Mr Cameron that they supported his proposals for changes to the bloc. A draft document on Mr Cameron's reforms is expected to be put to the EU Council on Thursday and Friday.
  
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• Partner wins battle over share of house

  16-02-2016 18:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman who lived with her partner for 18 years has won a legal battle after his share of their home passed to his estranged wife after his death.
  
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• Large 'jump in deaths' expert warns

  16-02-2016 18:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England and Wales have seen the biggest jump in the number of deaths a year for a whole generation, a public health expert suggests.
  
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• Britons in Greek court on gun charges

  16-02-2016 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three men appear in court in Greece having been arrested on suspicion of trying to smuggle weapons and ammunition into Turkey.
  
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• Missing junior doctor Rose Polge 'left a note to loved ones'

  16-02-2016 18:09
  Friends of missing junior doctor Rose Polge have joined the search for her as it emerged that she left a note to loved ones before she disappeared.
  
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• O'Sullivan defends 'too cheap' maximum

  16-02-2016 18:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ronnie O'Sullivan says he was "having a bit of fun" when he turned down the chance to make a 147 break at the Welsh Open.
  
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• No 10 claims MEPs' backing for EU deal

  16-02-2016 17:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Key figures in the European Parliament "made clear their support" for the UK's draft EU deal after talks with David Cameron, Downing Street says.
  
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• FA considers scrapping cup replays

  16-02-2016 17:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scrapping FA Cup replays and playing midweek rounds are among measures being considered to trim the English fixture list.
  
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• Missing doctor's family 'overwhelmed'

  16-02-2016 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family of a missing junior doctor says they are "overwhelmed by the support" of dozens of people who have helped to search for her along the Devon coast.
  
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• Grandmothers 'play key role in long-term success of elephant herds'

  16-02-2016 17:34
  Female elephants benefit from having their mother around when it comes to having infants, a study has found.
  
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• Footballer 'made girl out to be a liar'

  16-02-2016 17:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A girl tells a jury footballer Adam Johnson has "made her out to be a liar" following a sexual encounter in his car.
  
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• VIDEO: Prince: 'We're an outward looking nation'

  16-02-2016 17:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prince William has been speaking about the UK's relationship with the rest of the world during a speech at the Foreign Office in London.
  
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• Isle of Wight pranksters plonk 25ft dinosaur replica in middle of high street

  16-02-2016 17:02
  A life-size dinosaur model has been discovered in the middle of a high street in what is believed to be a drunken prank.
  
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• Man 'planned military attack in UK'

  16-02-2016 17:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An alleged Islamic extremist goes on trial accused of planning a terror attack on UK or US military personnel in Britain.
  
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• Ben Nevis search for missing climbers suspended amid bad weather

  16-02-2016 16:58
  
  A major search for two experienced climbers missing on Britain's highest mountain has been suspended due to "treacherous" weather conditions.
  
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• Accused was preparing for attack on military personnel in UK, court told

  16-02-2016 16:58
  An alleged Islamic extremist planned a terror attack on British or American military personnel in the UK, a court has heard.
  
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• Plane Flips On To Roof Landing At Airfield

  16-02-2016 16:46
  
  Three people have walked away uninjured after a light aircraft overturned as it landed at an airfield on the Isle of Wight. The occupants of the Reims-Cessna Skyhawk were treated for shock at the scene. The four-seat plane’s owner, Jim Birnie, told the Isle of Wight County Press that he had witnessed the crash and that the occupants were local to the area.
  
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• MEPs 'will not simply rubber stamp David Cameron's EU reform demands'

  16-02-2016 16:42
  
  David Cameron has been warned that Euro MPs will not simply rubber stamp his reform demands if he secures an agreement at a crunch summit this week.
  
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• Time to 'shake it up' down the Bay

  16-02-2016 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leanne Wood on why Plaid Cymru can make a difference if the party wins power
  
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• Missing climbers search 'too dangerous'

  16-02-2016 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The search for two climbers missing on Ben Nevis is suspended because conditions were "too dangerous".
  
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• Gene identified in understanding psychosis among cannabis users

  16-02-2016 16:04
  
  Scientists have identified a gene that can predict how susceptible cannabis smokers are to mental illness.
  
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• Dealers remanded for online judge jibes

  16-02-2016 16:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two drug dealers who posted sexually offensive comments about a judge after she gave them suspended jail terms are remanded in custody.
  
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• Paedophile Campaigner Suspended By Labour

  16-02-2016 15:49
  
  A Labour MP said it made his "skin crawl" after he found out a paedophile activist had been able to join the party. John Woodcock has called for a review of applicant background checks after he found out Tom O'Carroll, who campaigned for sex with children to be legalised, had become a member. Amid calls for him to be thrown out of the party, Labour has now confirmed it has suspended Mr O'Carroll, a former head of the Paedophile Information Exchange (PIE) which campaigned to lower the a
  
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• Tweddle to leave hospital after surgery

  16-02-2016 15:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Olympic bronze medallist Beth Tweddle is to be discharged from hospital after suffering a neck injury during TV show The Jump.
  
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• VIDEO: Shopkeeper relives terror of shop attack

  16-02-2016 15:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new survey shows that 92% of local shopkeepers in Scotland say they experienced some form of theft in 2015.
  
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• Missing Doctor: Family 'Overwhelmed By Support'

  16-02-2016 15:24
  
  Police divers are among those trying to find Dr Polge, who works at Torbay Hospital in Torquay. Dr Polge's family said in a statement released by police: "We would like to thank everyone for their help, hope and kind words.
  
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• Labour Party suspends paedophile rights campaigner Tom O'Carroll

  16-02-2016 15:09
  A paedophile rights campaigner who was allowed to join the Labour Party has been suspended.
  
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• Cilla Black estate worth more than £15m

  16-02-2016 15:09
  Cilla Black's estate in the UK is worth more than £15.2 million, according to her will.
  
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• Adam Johnson 'Made Me Out To Be A Liar'

  16-02-2016 15:03
  
  Footballer Adam Johnson's schoolgirl accuser broke down several times during a second day of her evidence in his trial on sex charges. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared on a live video link and was cross-examined by Johnson's barrister Orlando Pownall QC. She told the jury at Bradford Crown Court: "I knew what was going on was wrong, but I didn't realise the extent of how wrong it was.
  
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• Experienced climbers missing on Ben Nevis

  16-02-2016 14:48
  
  A major search is being carried out for two experienced climbers missing on Britain's highest mountain.
  
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• Labour suspends paedophilia campaigner

  16-02-2016 14:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Labour Party says it has suspended the membership of Tom O'Carroll, ex-head of the Paedophile Information Exchange which campaigned to lower the age of sexual consent.
  
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• Snow And Ice Warning For Rush Hour Commuters

  16-02-2016 14:10
  
  Another blast of cold air from the Arctic is expected to bring with it a risk of snow and ice as the winter chill continues to hold Britain in its grip. Rain, with gale force winds of between 50 and 70mph, is expected to hit northwest Scotland, moving southeast into England, turning into snow by Wednesday. Cold, wet and windy conditions including a “risk of snow” - possibly no more than 0.8in (2cm) - could reach the Midlands, north east England and north of London, according to the M
  
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