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• Stand Up To Racism: Protesters show support for refugees after teenage asylum seeker attacked

  08-04-2017 23:00
  
  The group marched through Croydon in south London.
  
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• Enjoy it while you can because forecasters say the warm and sunny weather isn't going to last

  08-04-2017 22:50
  
  “From Monday onwards it’s really all-change.”
  
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• Yes, a shin-kicking contest exists - but it has just been cancelled

  08-04-2017 21:56
  
  Organisers say a dwindling number of contestants is one of the main reasons.
  
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• Northern Ireland faces ‘direct rule by stealth’ as talks falter

  08-04-2017 20:31
  
  Northern Ireland secretary James Brokenshire will take a decision about the viability of the talks over the Easter weekend.Only a “miracle” can save talks aimed at restoring a power sharing government in Northern Ireland, an MP has warned.With just over a week left before the deadline on discussions between the Northern Irish parties, the prospect of what has been called “direct rule by stealth” now appears to be closer than at any time since the Good Friday agreement.
  
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• Bradley's parents take him to Aintree

  08-04-2017 19:50
  
  Carl and Gemma Lowery gave their five-year-old son Bradley one more day in the sun at Aintree.
  
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• Bradley Lowery: Cancer-hit boy given honorary place in Grand National

  08-04-2017 19:48
  
  After hearing "news no parent should have to hear", the Lowerys gave their five-year-old son Bradley one more day in the sun at Aintree.The child, who is suffering from a rare form of cancer, was given an honorary 41st place in the Grand National field."It's heartbreaking," Gemma said.
  
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• One For Arthur won the Grand National but the internet is celebrating a far greater victory

  08-04-2017 19:31
  
  All the horses are safe!
  
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• One For Arthur wins the Grand National - in first victory for Scotland since 1979

  08-04-2017 19:07
  One For Arthur, ridden by Derek Fox, has triumphed in the 2017 Grand National at Aintree.One For Arthur, trained by Lucinda Russell, sprinted down the home stretch to take the title by four-and-a-half lengths.Fox, who only returned to action from injury earlier in the week, said: "It's unbelievable.
  
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• Conor McGregor's unconventional outfit is getting a lot of attention at Aintree Grand National

  08-04-2017 18:13
  
  The MMA fighter showed off his tattoos in an unbuttoned shirt.
  
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• Friends take 'random Joe' on holiday to Spain after mate pulls out

  08-04-2017 18:01
  A group of friends decided to invite a random Joe to go on holiday, just to replace their friend Joe, who pulled out at the last minute.The group from Bristol had arranged a holiday in Spain for April, but later found out their friend Joe McGrath couldn't go, so decided to contact others with the same name."I first read the message and I was at a gig in Manchester.
  
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• Two die in 'extremely fierce' care home fire in Cheshunt

  08-04-2017 17:40
  Two people have died after an early morning fire at a care home in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.Thirty-three people were rescued and three were taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation and minor burns, said East of England Ambulance Service.Firefighters said the "whole roof" had been "well alight" when they arrived.
  
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• Europe admits G20 economies will miss extra growth target

  08-04-2017 16:15
  
  By Jan StrupczewskiVALLETTA (Reuters) - European Union finance ministers admitted on Saturday that the world's 20 biggest economies (G20) will miss their target of generating additional economic growth through reforms by 2018 and called for reflection on why they have failed."It seems likely that we will not reach our 2-in-5 growth ambition by 2018," said a terms of reference document approved by EU finance ministers for the next G20 financial leaders meeting on April 20-21 in Washington.EU dele
  
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• Anuja Dhir becomes first non-white circuit judge at Old Bailey

  08-04-2017 15:56
  
  Judge Anuja Ravindra Dhir said she once had to produce her wig and gown to convince security to let her into the courts.The first non-white circuit judge to sit at the Old Bailey has revealed she was often mistaken for a defendant or witness when she first entered the judiciary.As she took up her new role, Anuja Ravindra Dhir said that when she began her career as a barrister just getting into courtrooms was a problem.
  
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• Boris Johnson cancels trip to Moscow next week over Syria

  08-04-2017 15:47
  
  Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has cancelled a visit to Moscow next week as tensions grow over events in Syria.It comes after the UK backed US airstrikes on a Syrian airbase where a horrifying chemical attack was allegedly launched.Russia, an ally of the Assad regime, said the strikes had "completely ruined" the relationship between Moscow and Washington.
  
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• Entire Jersey lifeboat crew resigns over skipper sacking

  08-04-2017 15:41
  The entire crew of a lifeboat station has resigned in protest at the dismissal of their coxswain.The 25-strong team in St Helier, Jersey, walked out after the departure of Andy Hibbs, who claimed he was "bullied" by RNLI managers.The situation has put the station out of service, forcing Jersey Coastguard and RNLI crews in Guernsey to provide cover in case of emergencies.
  
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• Syrian regime hit by US cruise missiles

  08-04-2017 15:10
  
  The US military has carried out cruise missile strikes against a Syrian government airbase in retaliation for a chemical attack allegedly by the Assad regime.
  
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• China discovers Asia's largest manganese ore reserve - Xinhua

  08-04-2017 14:29
  China has discovered a reserve believed to contain 203 million tonnes of manganese ore which local authorities said was the largest in Asia, state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday.The reserve in China's southwest Guizhou was discovered by the province's geology and mineral exploration bureau, Xinhua said citing the local government."The newly discovered ore deposits make up 60 percent of China's total proven reserves and will greatly reduce the country's reliance on imports," Chen Yuchuan
  
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• Johnson cancels Moscow visit after Syria gas attack

  08-04-2017 14:23
  
  Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Saturday he had cancelled a visit to Moscow due to take place on April 10 after developments in Syria where a poison gas attack in a rebel-held area prompted the United States to launch missile strikes."Developments in Syria have changed the situation fundamentally," Johnson said in a statement.
  
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• Boris Johnson cancels trip to Moscow after US strikes on Syria

  08-04-2017 14:13
  
  Boris Johnson said his priority was to building international support for a ceasefire in Syria.The British foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, has cancelled a planned trip to Moscow after the US launched missile strikes on Syria and in the wake of “Russia’s continued defence of the Assad regime”.Johnson had been due to fly to Russia on Monday for talks with his direct counterpart, the first such meeting since 2012.
  
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• The BBC is replaying the 1992 general election all day to confirm that we are all very old

  08-04-2017 14:04
  
  It’s been 25 years.
  
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• Cold weather to nip UK's hottest day of year in bud

  08-04-2017 12:30
  
  Public Health England advised people to protect themselves from harmful UV rays.Britons are being advised to enjoy the hot weather while they can as the high temperatures this weekend are set to drop by up to 10C on Monday.Sunday is forecast to be the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching as high as 24C in the south-east, rivalling holiday hotspots, such as Majorca and Ibiza.
  
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• The latest Sky News UK weather forecast

  08-04-2017 10:10
  
  The latest weather outlook from the Sky News weather team.
  
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• UK set for hottest day of year (Scots need not read)

  08-04-2017 10:05
  Temperatures are set to soar this weekend, with Sunday expected to be the hottest day of the year in some parts of the country.There will be almost blanket sunshine across the UK and Ireland on Saturday, with highs of 16-21C.Sunday will see a lot of sunshine across the majority of England and Wales, and for parts of the South East temperatures could reach 24C or possibly slightly higher.
  
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• Rail strikes to affect Grand National fans

  08-04-2017 09:19
  
  Staff at two train companies in northwest England go on strike today - potentially bringing disruption for thousands of fans heading to the Grand National.The industrial action by RMT union members at Merseyrail and Arriva Trains North is going to coincide with the biggest horse race of the year - but both operators insist they are prepared, and will be able to run services.Merseyrail said drivers in the Aslef union are unlikely to cross RMT picket lines, so managers will provide a train service
  
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• Ex-England rugby star Brian Moore suffers heart attack

  08-04-2017 08:54
  Former England rugby international Brian Moore is recovering in intensive care after suffering a heart attack.
  
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• Doctor Who's Pearl Mackie brings 'new vigour and excitement', says Peter Capaldi

  08-04-2017 08:12
  
  Reports have claimed that the actress will leave after just one series as the Doctor’s new sidekick Bill Potts.
  
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• Cressida Dick: the Met’s new commissioner needs her wits about her

  08-04-2017 08:00
  
  Cressida Dick at New Scotland Yard after she was appointed Metropolitan police commissioner in February.Shortly after the announcement in February that she would be the next commissioner of the Metropolitan police, Cressida Dick attended a police function, where she met an old colleague.“Is it allowed to hug the commissioner?” he asked.
  
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• Grand National 1967: Remembering Foinavon's win after record pile-up

  08-04-2017 07:06
  
  Armed police stood guard, smiling, as Liverpool's finest filed into Aintree on Ladies Day in warm sunshine, 50 years after a rainsoaked race unmatched in Grand National history.One of the fences the field of 40 will tackle in Saturday's big race is now called Foinavon, after the 1967 winner, who profited from Aintree's biggest pile-up.Jockeys fell left, right, and in the case of Stan Mellor on board The Fossa, into the fence.
  
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• Deposit on drinks in plastic bottles considered to boost recycling

  08-04-2017 06:47
  The Government is going to look at introducing deposits on plastic drink bottles, Sky News has learned.Sky's Ocean Rescue campaign has been calling for the introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme in the UK as part of the Sky Ocean Rescue Campaign.A new expert working group is just one of the measures to be included in the Government's long-awaited litter strategy, which will look at innovative new ways to cut litter and increase recycling.
  
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• Grand National horse racing fans to be hit by rail strikes

  08-04-2017 06:18
  
  Staff at two train companies in northwest England go on strike today - potentially bringing disruption for thousands of fans heading to the Grand National by rail.The industrial action by RMT union members at Merseyrail and Arriva Trains North is going to coincide with the biggest horse race of the year - but both operators insist they are prepared, and will be able to run services.Merseyrail said drivers in the Aslef union are unlikely to cross RMT picket lines, so managers will provide a train
  
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• Woman dies after chasing dog on busy motorway near Cardiff

  08-04-2017 05:55
  A woman has died after being hit by a van while chasing her dog on a motorway, according to police.
  
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• How 1967 pile-up led to glory for 100/1 horse

  08-04-2017 05:00
  
  100/1 outsider Foinavon won the race after every other horse fell.
  
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• Drinks manufacturers woeful at using recycled plastic

  08-04-2017 04:10
  
  The first comprehensive survey of the plastic usage policies of the biggest global soft drinks brands has found they use less than 7% recycled plastic in their products.
  
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• Hot air balloons sparkle in sky between Britain and France

  08-04-2017 03:33
  A fleet of colourful hot air balloons left the English coast for France on Friday, attempting to break the record for most hot air balloons to cross the English Channel.Guiness World Records, who have yet to ratify the new mark, said the current record to beat was a total of 49 balloons, achieved in the UK in April 2011.
  
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• ARE EU JOKING? Gina Miller set to RETURN with new Remain campaign to block a hard Brexit

  08-04-2017 01:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CHIEF Remoaner Gina Miller is preparing to front a new centrist campaign in another bid to frustrate Brexit and tie Britain to the bloc.
  
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