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• VIDEO: Government promises help for Port Talbot

  03-04-2016 20:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The business secretary has said the government is committed to making sure Port Talbot steel works stays open.
  
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• Win a good reply to pressure - Ranieri

  03-04-2016 20:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leicester are showing they can take the pressure of leading the Premier League during the run-in, says boss Claudio Ranieri.
  
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• Public Warned Over Using Santander ATMs

  03-04-2016 17:44
  
  The public have been warned by police not to use Santander cash machines in Lancashire over fears they have been "compromised". Cheshire Police have also issued a warning to avoid the bank's cash machines in Wilmslow, near Manchester. The warning for Lancashire follows reports of suspicious devices on Santander's machines across the county last week.
  
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• Doping Scandal Doctor's Contract Terminated

  03-04-2016 17:44
  
  The doctor at the centre of the sport doping allegations scandal has had his contract with his clinic terminated.
  
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• Charlton honoured as Old Trafford stand is named after him

  03-04-2016 17:43
  Bobby Charlton, still Manchester United's record goalscorer more than 40 years after retiring as a player, was given an emotional salute on the Old Trafford pitch on Sunday when the South Stand was named the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand in his honour. Charlton, now 78, made his debut for United 60 years ago and scored a club record 249 goals for them in 758 appearances before leaving in 1973. United manager Louis Van Gaal, speaking before fans gave Charlton a rousing reception minutes before Sunday'
  
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• Investigation ordered following sports doping claims

  03-04-2016 17:32
  
  A minister has ordered an urgent investigation following claims a British doctor was secretly filmed telling how he prescribed performance-enhancing drugs to sports stars.
  
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• Police Search For Missing Mother And Baby

  03-04-2016 17:27
  
  Police are searching for a missing mother and her six-week-old baby, who has a heart condition.
  
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• Most Young Back EU But Unlikely To Vote - Poll

  03-04-2016 17:10
  
  Apathy among young voters could deliver a boost to those campaigning to quit the European Union, a poll has indicated. But the same poll, published in The Observer, found only around half (52%) of young Britons are certainly going to vote in June's referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union. Government strategists are privately admitting that the prospect of low turnout among young adults is a "central problem" for the Remain campaign, the newspaper reported.
  
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• Steel crisis: Government ready to step in financially to save Port Talbot plant

  03-04-2016 15:54
  
  The Government is ready to step in with state financial support to save the Port Talbot steelworks, Business Secretary Sajid Javid has said.
  
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• Fatal lorry crash victim 'first refugee killed in Britain in 2016'

  03-04-2016 15:54
  
  A teenager who died when the lorry he was travelling aboard crashed is believed to be the first refugee killed in Britain this year, according to campaigners.
  
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• Top Footballers 'Given Banned Drugs' By Doctor

  03-04-2016 15:20
  
  An inquiry has been ordered into claims a doctor prescribed banned drugs to 150 sportsmen, including Premier League footballers. Mark Bonar charged stars thousands of pounds for performance-enhancing drug programmes, according to an investigation by The Sunday Times. Culture Secretary John Whittingdale has called for an urgent inquiry, saying he was "shocked and deeply concerned".
  
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• Corbyn Urged To Take Action On Anti-Semitism

  03-04-2016 15:16
  
  A senior Labour MP has criticised Jeremy Corbyn for failing to tackle anti-Semitism within the party. Speaking to Sky News, Louise Ellman - who is herself Jewish - claimed Labour members were being allowed to "get away" with making offensive remarks online. She acknowledged the Labour leader had clearly stated he is against anti-Semitism, but called on Mr Corbyn to back up his words with actions.
  
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• 'Out' leads by 4 percentage points ahead of Britain's EU referendum - poll

  03-04-2016 15:08
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Support for Britain to leave the European Union stood at 43 percent, ahead of support to stay within the 28-member bloc, which stood at 39 percent, according to an online survey taken by pollster Opinium for the Observer newspaper.
  
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• Saharan dust prompts health warning as temperatures set to soar in UK

  03-04-2016 14:26
  
  Saharan dust is expected to settle in parts of the UK as the country basks in what could be the hottest day of the year.
  
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• Labour MP wants more done to tackle anti-Semitism within party

  03-04-2016 14:11
  
  Jeremy Corbyn has been criticised by a senior Labour MP for failing to stamp out anti-Semitism within the party.
  
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• British doctor alleges he doped 150 sports people

  03-04-2016 13:58
  The British government has ordered an inquiry into the way the country's anti-doping agency handled allegations that a British doctor prescribed banned performance-enhancing drugs to leading sports people. The Sunday Times reported that Dr Mark Bonar prescribed banned drugs to 150 sports figures including several Premier League footballers. The paper said Dr Bonar claimed his "clients" included an England cricketer, British Tour de France cyclists, a British boxing champion, tennis players and m
  
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• Peter Pan sculpture could fetch £30,000 at auction

  03-04-2016 13:30
  
  A rare bronze sculpture of children's favourite Peter Pan is expected to fetch up to £30,000 at auction this week.
  
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• Nothing Ruled Out In Steel Crisis, Says Javid

  03-04-2016 13:16
  
  The Business Secretary has refused to rule out nationalising Tata Steel plants as the Government struggles to deal with the possible collapse of the entire British steel industry. Sajid Javid said that while nationalisation was not the preferred option, "nothing" had been ruled out. It will raise hopes at Port Talbot and elsewhere that the Government may be prepared to step in.
  
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• Drug Mule Freed In Peru Gives First Interview

  03-04-2016 12:56
  
  A young woman who became known as one of the 'Peru Two' after being arrested for drugs smuggling has insisted she is a "good person" after her release from jail. Michaella McCollum, from Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland, was freed on parole on Thursday after serving more than two years in prison in South America. McCollum and Melissa Reid, from Scotland, were sentenced in 2013 to six years and eight months in jail after admitting trying to smuggle cocaine worth £1.5m to Spain from Peru.
  
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• Nicky Morgan calls for bids for children's services funding pot

  03-04-2016 12:52
  Town halls will be offered cash incentives as part of an overhaul of social services for troubled children, the Education Secretary has announced.
  
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• EU Referendum Poll Shows Young People Could Hold Key To June Vote - Huffington Post UK

  03-04-2016 12:47 via
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  EU Referendum Poll Shows Young People Could Hold Key To June Vote
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  If you're under 35, you're more likely to be pro-EU and too apathetic to vote. 03/04/2016 11:47. Jack Sommers Assistant News Editor, Huffington Post UK. Turnout among young people could be the key to keeping Britain in the EU, according to a new poll ...
  Most Young Back EU But Unlikely To Vote - PollSky News
  Aerospace, defence industry backs Britain's EU membership - surveyReuters UK
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• Greece in countdown for controversial EU-Turkey migrant returns - Bangkok Post

  03-04-2016 12:45 via
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  Greece in countdown for controversial EU-Turkey migrant returns
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  LESBOS (GREECE) - Greek and EU authorities on Sunday fine-tuned an operation to expel to Turkey hundreds of migrants denied asylum in a landmark deal criticised by rights groups. A young migrant girl waits at a Turkish coastguard station in Izmir on ...
  EU set for new row over asylum rules overhaulDunyaNews Pakistan
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• Japanese warships, sub in Philippines near disputed waters - Asia Times

  03-04-2016 12:35 via
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  Japanese warships, sub in Philippines near disputed waters
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  Two Japanese destroyers and a submarine docked at a Philippine port on Sunday near disputed South China Sea waters, where Beijing's increasingly assertive behaviour has sparked global concern. A Philippine navy band plays during a welcoming ...
  Japan sub makes first call to Philippines in 15 years amid China tensionsReuters UK
  Japanese Warships Dock In Philippines For War Games Near Disputed WaterwayInternatio
  

• Britain says government contracts must consider local steel firms

  03-04-2016 12:25
  Britain said on Sunday that UK steel producers must be considered for infrastructure and other government contracts involving steel supplies, as part of plans to find a long-term solution to a crisis in the industry. The government is looking for ways to support domestic steel producers after India's Tata Steel put its loss-making British plant up for sale on Wednesday, putting thousands of jobs at risk. Prime Minister David Cameron has said there was no guarantee of a buyer for Britain's bigges
  
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• An unlikely rebel of 1916: The Scottish woman who joined the Easter Rising - Scottish Daily Record

  03-04-2016 12:22 via
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  An unlikely rebel of 1916: The Scottish woman who joined the Easter Rising
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  AS Ireland marks the centenary of the Easter Rising, we look at one rebel who travelled from Scotland. Shares. Get daily news by email. Invalid e-mail. Subscribe Thanks for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later. Margaret Skinnider. SHE was ...
  'Remembrance Wall' unveiled at Glasnevin Cemetery in tribute to Easter Rising victimsIrish Independent
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• Dozens killed as violence in Nagorno-Karabakh continues - Irish Times

  03-04-2016 12:18 via
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  Dozens killed as violence in Nagorno-Karabakh continues
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  Fighting between Armenian-backed troops and Azerbaijan over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region flared for a second day on Sunday after clashes killed dozens, drawing international calls for an immediate ceasefire. Nagorno-Karabakh, which lies ...
  Ceasefire After Dozens Killed In CaucasusSky News
  Nagorno-Karabakh clash: Turkey backs Azeris 'to the end' against ArmeniaBBC News
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• Tata steel crisis: UK may offer sweeteners to tempt potential buyers - The Guardian

  03-04-2016 12:14 via
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  Tata steel crisis: UK may offer sweeteners to tempt potential buyers
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  Business Secretary Sajid Javid with steelworkers during a visit to the Tata steelworks on Friday. Photograph: WPA Pool/Getty Images. Rowena Mason and Graham Ruddick. Sunday 3 April 2016 06.14 EDT Last modified on Sunday 3 April 2016 06.15 EDT.
  Port Talbot closure would tear hole in UK manufacturing supply chainReuters UK
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• Earthquake strikes near Vanuatu - New Zealand Herald

  03-04-2016 12:08 via
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  Earthquake strikes near Vanuatu
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  Kiwis living in Vanuatu have described feeling a "strong but not severe" earthquake - but say there is no immediate reports of injury or damage. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said tsunami waves were possible for coasts within 300km of the ...
  Pacific Earthquake Triggered Tsunami FearsSky News
  Tsunami alert wound back after large quake hits off VanuatuReuters
  Powerful 7.2 earthquake hits off Vanuatu, tsunami alert issuedHindustan Times
  

• Sea burial for sailor killed in global yacht race

  03-04-2016 12:00
  
  An amateur sailor who died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean while competing in a global yacht race has been laid to rest at sea.
  
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• Academy plan 'could cost £1.3bn'

  03-04-2016 11:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Labour predicts government plans to convert all England's state schools to academies could cost more than £1.3bn.
  
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• Port Talbot closure would tear hole in UK manufacturing supply chain

  03-04-2016 11:46
  By Andy Bruce and Costas Pitas PORT TALBOT, Wales/LONDON (Reuters) - The closure of Tata Steel's operations in Britain would leave a hole in manufacturers' supply chains, dealing a blow to thousands of smaller firms across the country and creating a logistical headache for the car industry. India's Tata Steel, Britain's biggest producer, put all of its operations up for sale, including the country's largest steelworks at Port Talbot which is losing $1.4 million a day due to depressed steel price
  
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• Premier League players, cyclists and dancers 'doped' by British doctor - The Independent

  03-04-2016 11:14 via
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  Premier League players, cyclists and dancers 'doped' by British doctor
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  Doctor is filmed telling athlete: “What we don't want to be doing is kind of doping you up with loads of stuff and all your stuff goes off the scale and then you're going to end up into trouble.” Ian Johnston; 51 minutes ago. premier-league.jpg. A ...
  Anti-doping: Premier League clubs deny 'false' doping claimsBBC Sport
  Arsenal, Chelsea and Leicester hit out at 'baseless' and 'fals
  

• Donald Trump: Republican presidential frontrunner predicts 'massive recession' - International Business Times UK

  03-04-2016 11:04 via
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  Donald Trump: Republican presidential frontrunner predicts 'massive recession'
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  The US economy is "a bubble" that is heading for a "very massive recession", according to Donald Trump, the reality TV star who seems likely to end up as the Republican nominee for November's US general election. "I think we're sitting on an economic ...
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• Missing 10-Year-Old Back Home After Search

  03-04-2016 10:30
  
  Officers and relatives searched through the night for Joshua Partridge, who had last been seen at 8pm on Poole Road in Workington, Cumbria. A description of Joshua, from Walls Rd in the Salterbeck area of Workington, had been circulated and plans were being made for more public help in a search on Sunday. However, police said they were notified of his return at 8.35am, and tweeted: "Good news! Joshua Partridge has returned home safe and well.
  
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• Aerospace, defence industry backs Britain's EU membership - survey

  03-04-2016 10:02
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - The majority of British aerospace, defence, security and space companies believe that the country should stay in the European Union, the latest business group to come out in favour of staying in the bloc.
  
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• Missing boy Joshua Partridge, 10, back home 'safe and well'

  03-04-2016 09:58
  
  A 10-year-old boy feared missing in Cumbria has returned home, police said.
  
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• Queen 'excited' about being joined by thousands for 90th birthday bash

  03-04-2016 09:54
  
  The Queen's 90th birthday is fast approaching and soon the nation will celebrate the milestone of its longest-lived monarch.
  
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• Missing Joshua Partridge: Recap as major police search finds 10-year-old boy 'safe and well' - Mirror.co.uk

  03-04-2016 09:46 via
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  Missing Joshua Partridge: Recap as major police search finds 10-year-old boy 'safe and well'
  Mirror.co.uk
  A major police search was launched for a missing 10-year-old boy who has not been seen since Saturday evening. Joshua Partridge, age 10, was last seen at approximately 8pm on Saturday 2nd April on Poole Road, Workington. This morning police ...
  Police 'concerned' for missing 10-year-old Joshua PartridgeSTV News
  Cumbria: Missing boy, 10, returns home 'safe and well'Telegrap
  

• Academies plan faces £1.1bn shortfall, Labour claims

  03-04-2016 09:32
  
  Government plans to turn all schools into academies face a £1.1 billion funding shortfall, according to Labour, who said the costly scheme could harm the education system.
  
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• VIDEO: Labour: Academy plan will cost £1.3bn

  03-04-2016 08:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Labour says that government plans to turn all state schools in England into academies could cost more than £1.3bn, which is more than the Conservatives have budgeted for.
  
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• Stars Play At Viola Beach Tribute Concert

  03-04-2016 08:11
  
  Singer Kris Leonard, guitarist River Reeves, bassist Tomas Lowe, drummer Jack Dakin and their manager Craig Tarry were all killed when their car crashed through a barrier and into a canal after a concert in Sweden. Viola Beach were on tour with them when the accident happened. Luke Pritchard from the Kooks said it was an honour to be asked to perform at the concert, and told the crowd that Viola Beach were superb musicians who'll be hugely missed.
  
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• New state pension aims for simplicity and clarity

  03-04-2016 08:05
  
  The new state pension launches this week, to give savers a more solid base for their retirement planning.
  
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• Public Sector Told To Buy British Steel

  03-04-2016 07:56
  
  A "Buy British" order to the public sector to help the beleaguered UK steel industry is to be issued by the Government. Under attack over their response to the steel crisis, prompted by Tata putting its UK plants up for sale, ministers have responded with a move aimed at boosting sales. The "Buy British" plan could be worth up to £400bn to the UK economy and has been welcomed by Labour and the steel unions, although they claim more action is needed from the Government.
  
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• Benedict Cumberbatch and Mark Rylance go head to head at Olivier Awards

  03-04-2016 07:44
  
  Stars of the stage Benedict Cumberbatch and Mark Rylance will go head to head at the Olivier Awards.
  
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• Police investigate 'suspicious' gas explosion that injures three people

  03-04-2016 07:04
  
  Three people were taken to hospital including one with life-threatening injuries after a "suspicious" gas explosion in South Wales.
  
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• 'UK Lags 200 Years Behind Dutch On Cycling'

  03-04-2016 06:44
  
  Britain won't reach current Dutch levels of cycling facilities and investment until the 23rd century, a leading UK cycling charity has warned. The government's blueprint to get more people cycling and walking in Britain will see it spend £316m over the next five years, but the CTC says the current rate of spending is simply not enough. "They've got this great ambition for cycling and they want to change the whole mantra on how we look upon cycling as a way of getting about," said Paul Tuoh
  
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• Man charged with girlfriend's stabbing murder

  03-04-2016 06:17
  
  A man will appear in court accused of stabbing to death his girlfriend.
  
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• Lotto rollover soars to £35m after no-one scoops jackpot

  03-04-2016 03:41
  
  There was no jackpot winner in Saturday's National Lottery draw, sending Wednesday's jackpot to an estimated £34.8 million.
  
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• Burial At Sea For Briton Killed In Yacht Race

  03-04-2016 03:05
  
  A British woman who died after being knocked overboard by a wave during the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race has been buried at sea. Sarah Young's body was recovered after she was swept away, and the 40-year-old's partner and family gave their permission for a special ceremony to take place as the yacht continues its journey to Seattle in the US. Skipper Darren Ladd said she had been tidying the cockpit in strong winds when she was swept away on Friday.
  
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• Computer science A-level 1970s style

  03-04-2016 02:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Computer science A-level 1970s style
  
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