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• Husband lost his wife fleeing Grenfell Tower

  17-06-2017 23:40
  
  Sabah Abdullah was separated from his wife Khadija Khalloufi as they fled their flat and hasn't seen her since.
  
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• Five members of El-Wahabi family presumed dead in Grenfell Tower fire

  17-06-2017 23:37
  The names of those killed in the Grenfell Tower fire are beginning to emerge - with families and refugees among those who perished.Relatives of the family have been told by police that they are all presumed dead, and are now waiting for official confirmation.Abdul Aziz was 52, and his wife Fouzia was 42.
  
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• Husband searches for wife lost during Grenfell Tower escape

  17-06-2017 23:35
  A man who escaped the Grenfell Tower fire has spoken of his frustration at not knowing what has happened to his wife, as he waits for police to confirm whether or not they have found her body.Sabah Abdullah, 72, lived on the 17th floor and was alerted that the fire had broken out when people started banging on his door in the early hours of Wednesday morning.Mr Abdullah grabbed the hand of his wife Khadija Khalloufi but lost her somewhere between the 16th and 15th floors.
  
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• Fears grow for reciprocal rights of EU citizens and Britons abroad

  17-06-2017 23:30
  
  Michel Barnier is the EU’s chief negotiator in Brexit talks, due to start this week.Theresa May’s promised “generous offer” on EU citizens’ rights at the start of the Brexit talks this week will fall short of protection of the status quo, meaning a difficult start to the negotiations, officials in Brussels fear.The British government is yet to provide any documents relating to its proposal regarding the 3.1 million EU citizens living in the UK, but initial talk
  
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• Big business leaders press Theresa May to rethink hard Brexit

  17-06-2017 23:30
  
  Senior business figures have heaped further pressure on Theresa May to change course for a softer Brexit in the wake of the election, amid fresh warnings of the impact of immigration controls and leaving the single market.Stuart Rose, the Tory peer and chairman of online grocer Ocado, who backed Remain, said the election had been a “proxy re-referendum” against hard Brexit.Karan Bilimoria, the founder of Cobra beer and Remain backer, said the prime minister had “zero credibilit
  
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• Bill Cosby faces 2nd sex assault trial after jury deadlocks - Daily Mail

  17-06-2017 23:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
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  Bill Cosby faces 2nd sex assault trial after jury deadlocks
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  NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) - Bill Cosby, the comedian and actor once known as "America's Dad" for his TV role as paternal Dr. Cliff Huxtable, avoided a conviction on Father's Day weekend as a jury declared itself hopelessly deadlocked on charges he drugged ...
  Bill Cosby Mistrial: Even Without a Verdict, This Case Leaves a Lasting MarkE! Online
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• Jonathan Sexton ready to form lethal Lions partnership with Owen Farrell against New Zealand - Telegraph.co.uk

  17-06-2017 23:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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  Jonathan Sexton ready to form lethal Lions partnership with Owen Farrell against New Zealand
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  If pairing Owen Farrell and Jonathan Sexton together in the Lions backline is one of the tricks Warren Gatland has up his sleeve ahead of the first Test against the All Blacks on Saturday, the Ireland fly-half insists it will not phase either player ...
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• Why does it take a tragedy like Grenfell Tower for ministers to put lives above saving money?

  17-06-2017 22:30
  
  Ronnie King knows as much as anyone about fire safety – and about dealing with politicians.Five days on from the Grenfell Tower disaster, he offers this assessment: “I am a fire officer and I was a chief fire officer for 20 years, and 41 years in the fire and rescue service in Scotland, London, Wales and Yorkshire.
  
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• London fire brigade boss: ‘It was a massive risk, but it’s our job to go in’

  17-06-2017 22:30
  
  London firefighters who fought the Grenfell Tower blaze were spoken to by counsellors before they went off duty.Dany Cotton is used to receiving bad news in the small hours.As commissioner of the London fire brigade, she is one of three senior officers on the brigade’s rota who will answer a call alerting them to a major incident.
  
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• Grenfell Tower: the chronicle of a tragedy foretold - The Guardian

  17-06-2017 22:30 via theguardian.com
  
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  Flames and smoke billow from Grenfell Tower on the morning of 14 June. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters. Grenfell Tower fire · The Observer. Grenfell Tower: the chronicle of a tragedy foretold. Government and councils were warned repeatedly about fire ...
  Grenfell Tower fire: Stories emerge of the missing as police say death toll could riseThe Independent
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• Grenfell Tower: the chronicle of a tragedy foretold

  17-06-2017 22:30
  
  The residents of Grenfell Tower were alarmed to discover smoke pouring from their electrical appliances in May 2013.Laptops, televisions, washing machines and fridges were damaged by an unexplained series of power surges that prompted the frightened occupants of the 24-storey tower in west London to descend on their estate office, demanding action and answers.In an email to Robert Black, CEO of the Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation (KCTMO), which manages the 1970s social hous
  
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• The reaction to The Great Get Together has surprised even Brendan Cox

  17-06-2017 22:13
  
  “We didn’t think it would have anything like the scale and the traction that it’s had. We’ve been awed by it.”
  
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• In wake of Amazon/Whole Foods deal, Instacart has a challenging opportunity - TechCrunch

  17-06-2017 22:12 via techcrunch.com
  
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  In wake of Amazon/Whole Foods deal, Instacart has a challenging opportunity
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  But after talking to a few Instacart investors and other sources close to the company, Instacart may have a real opportunity in the wake of this acquisition. Not not a big deal. Amazon is a shark. The company has evolved over the past 25 years to ...
  Walmart and Amazon in acquisition shopping spree in retail battleFinancial Times
  Amazon to Buy Whole Foods for $13.4 BillionNew York Times
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• Five members of El-Wahabi family among dead in Grenfell Tower fire

  17-06-2017 22:01
  The names of those killed in the Grenfell Tower fire are beginning to emerge - with families and refugees among those who perished.Relatives have confirmed that five members of the El-Wahabi family were killed in the tower block blaze.Abdul Aziz was 52, and his wife Fouzia was 42.
  
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• Here's what people at the anti-Theresa May protests in London had to say

  17-06-2017 21:48
  
  “After Grenfell and the election result, there is a definite change in the air”.
  
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• Brexit negotiation must remain top priority, despite election dilemma | Dominic Grieve

  17-06-2017 20:55
  
  ‘In view of the result of last year’s EU referendum, the top priority has to be the successful negotiation of Brexit’.In view of the result of last year’s EU referendum, the top priority has to be the successful negotiation of Brexit.The election campaign also showed that the electorate are increasingly anxious about the future.
  
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• Brexit negotiation must remain top priority, despite election dilemma

  17-06-2017 20:55
  
  ‘In view of the result of last year’s EU referendum, the top priority has to be the successful negotiation of Brexit’.In view of the result of last year’s EU referendum, the top priority has to be the successful negotiation of Brexit.The election campaign also showed that the electorate are increasingly anxious about the future.
  
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• A Swedish brewery has named a beer in honour of the Millwall fan who stood up against the London Bridge attackers

  17-06-2017 20:20
  
  “F*** you, I’m Millwall!”.
  
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• Two in hospital after 18 stowaways found in back of lorry

  17-06-2017 19:38
  Two people have been taken to hospital after 18 stowaways were found in the back of a lorry in sweltering conditions.Police said the stowaways waved to alert passing motorists who flagged down the driver to stop on the A22 in East Grinstead, West Sussex on Saturday morning.Immigration enforcement officers said the individuals released from the lorry came from Iraq, Syria and Iran.
  
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• Theresa May: support for Grenfell Tower victims ‘was not good enough’

  17-06-2017 19:19
  
  Theresa May admitted that support for victims of the Grenfell Tower fire “was not good enough” after the Metropolitan police said 58 people are missing and presumed dead in the wake of the disaster in west London.The prime minister described the fire an “unimaginable tragedy for the community, and for our country”.In a statement on Saturday evening after meeting 15 victims of the tragedy, volunteers and community leaders, she said: “The response of the emergency ser
  
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• Two migrants hospitalised as 16 people discovered in lorry driving through Sussex - The Independent

  17-06-2017 19:08 via independent.co.uk
  
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  Two migrants hospitalised as 16 people discovered in lorry driving through Sussex
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  Two men are in hospital after 16 people were discovered in the back of a lorry in Sussex in “exceptionally hot” conditions. The people, believed to be migrants from countries including Iraq, Syria and Iran, caught the attention of motorists at 9.20am ...
  UPDATE: '17 people found in a lorry', ambulance service confirmsCrawley Observerall 14 news articles »
  
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• PM: Support for Grenfell fire victims 'was not good enough'

  17-06-2017 18:57
  
  Theresa May has admitted that the support given to families in the hours following the Grenfell Tower fire "was not good enough".In a statement, the Prime Minister acknowledged the "huge frustrations" residents have experienced in trying to get answers from the council - and she vowed the public inquiry into the deadly blaze would be "open and transparent".In a brief statement afterwards, a spokesman for the residents said: "We have had two-and-a-half hours with the Prime Minister Theresa May, a
  
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• Two in hospital after 18 stowaways found in back of lorry in sweltering conditions

  17-06-2017 18:45
  Two people have been taken to hospital after 18 stowaways were found in the back of a lorry in sweltering conditions.Police said the stowaways waved to alert passing motorists who flagged down the driver to stop on the A22 in East Grinstead, West Sussex on Saturday morning.A man and a woman were taken to hospital suffering from dehydration, but were later discharged.
  
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• 'She doesn't care about us': protesters vent their anger at Theresa May

  17-06-2017 18:21
  
  Judging by the mood outside the gates of Downing Street on Saturday afternoon, Theresa May’s new advisers have their work cut out.Artist Anastasia Tasou, 23, from West Hampstead, had travelled to Kensington to help the community on Wednesday morning as the full horror of the fire was unfolding, and felt that May’s subsequent response had been insulting to all those affected by the tragedy.Elsewhere among the boisterous crowd, Chloe Scott, 23, who lives in a council flat in Carshalton
  
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• 58 people 'missing and presumed dead' in fire

  17-06-2017 18:20
  
  58 people 'missing and presumed dead' in fire
  
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• Dozens of victims feared to be still inside Grenfell Tower

  17-06-2017 17:25
  Dozens of people are still believed to be inside Grenfell Tower, according to new figures released by police today.Commander Stuart Cundy said 58 people who were in Grenfell Tower on the night of the blaze are missing and presumed dead.This includes the 30 already confirmed dead.
  
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• Five members of El-Wahabi family died in Grenfell Tower fire

  17-06-2017 17:24
  The names of more of the victims who died in the Grenfell Tower fire have been released.Five members of the El-Wahabi family died in the Grenfell Tower fire, relatives have confirmed.Father Abdul Aziz was 52 and his wife Fouzia was 42.
  
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• May meets Grenfell fire victims and volunteers in Downing Street

  17-06-2017 17:18
  Victims from the Grenfell Tower disaster have met with Theresa May in Downing Street.This was Prime Minister's second meeting with those affected by Wednesday morning's fire, which was described as "unprecedented" by London's Fire Brigade Commissioner.Mrs May has been criticised for not going to talk to victims until Friday, with furious locals shouting "coward" and "shame on you" following her visit with survivors at a west London church.
  
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• Palestinians dismiss IS claim of Israel policewoman killing - Channel NewsAsia

  17-06-2017 17:13 via channelnewsasia.com
  
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  Palestinians dismiss IS claim of Israel policewoman killing
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  Palestinian militant factions on Saturday dismissed a claim by the Islamic State group that it was behind the fatal stabbing of an Israeli policewoman in Jerusalem, saying the assailants came from their ranks. Israeli border guards stand outside ...
  Israeli police deny Isis claim of responsibility for Jerusalem stabbingThe Independent
  Palestinians dispute IS claim for deadly attack on IsraelDaily Mail
  
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• Five soldiers faint in the heat at Trooping the Colour parade

  17-06-2017 15:57
  
  The soldiers were stretchered off and given medical assistance to keep them hydrated.
  
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• Four US soldiers killed by Afghan soldier in apparent insider attack - i24NEWS (press release) (registration)

  17-06-2017 15:56 via i24news.tv
  
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  Four US soldiers killed by Afghan soldier in apparent insider attack
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  At least four American soldiers were shot and killed by an allied Afghan commando at a base in northern Afghanistan on Saturday, a military official said to Reuters. "An Afghan soldier shot and killed four American troops inside the base," said Abdul ...and more »
  
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• USS Fitzgerald crash: Race to find seven missing navy crew - BBC News

  17-06-2017 15:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  USS Fitzgerald crash: Race to find seven missing navy crew
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  A major search operation is under way for seven missing US sailors after their ship collided with a merchant vessel off the coast of Japan. Several Japanese and US boats and aircraft have been deployed, with the search continuing into the night.
  The Latest: Aircraft, vessels search for missing US sailorsCharlotte Observer
  Seven sailors still missing from US Navy destroyer a day after collision with container shipABC On
  
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• Theresa May's plan for Grenfell Tower victims LEAKED - her priorities revealed

  17-06-2017 15:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A LETTER outlining Theresa May’s plan for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire has been leaked.
  
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• Arts centre apologises for causing panic with fireworks display in wake of London tragedies

  17-06-2017 15:23
  
  Members of the public ran down the street, fearful the bangs were caused by a terrorist attack.
  
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• London fire protests to continue as anger mounts over Grenfell response

  17-06-2017 15:17
  
  Protesters attend a rally outside Downing Street, calling for justice for the Grenfell Tower fire victims.Protests are expected to continue on Saturday over the government’s response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy that killed at least 30 people, as police say the death toll is likely to rise.A protest planned for midday on Saturday outside Kensington town hall has been postponed due to the “rapidly changing situation”, its organisers said, but a larger march through central Lond
  
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• Theresa May meeting Grenfell fire victims and volunteers in Downing Street

  17-06-2017 15:16
  Theresa May is meeting victims, community leaders and volunteers from the Grenfell fire disaster in Downing Street.It is her second meeting with those affected by Wednesday morning's inferno, which was branded "unprecedented" by London's Fire Brigade Commissioner.The Prime Minister has been criticised for not going to talk to victims until Friday, as some in a crowd shouted "coward" and "shame on you" following a visit with survivors at a church.
  
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• London fire victims arrive at Downing Street to meet Theresa May - behind closed doors

  17-06-2017 14:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VICTIMS of the devastating Grenfell Tower fire have arrived at Downing Street to meet the prime minister Theresa May.
  
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• Prince George and Princess Charlotte delight at Trooping the Colour parade to celebrate the Queen's birthday - Telegraph.co.uk

  17-06-2017 14:46 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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  Prince George and Princess Charlotte delight at Trooping the Colour parade to celebrate the Queen's birthday
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  As future commander-in-chief of the British armed forces, he will come to learn plenty about the workings of the RAF. Prince George yesterday got a glorious head start, as he used a picture book to swot up on the 29 aircraft flying over Buckingham ...
  Kate, George and Charlotte steal the show as royals celebrate Queen's birthday with Trooping the ColourMir
  
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• Migrant stowaways hospitalised after waving for help from inside sweltering lorry

  17-06-2017 14:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  TWO men were taken to hospital after 16 people, all believed to be Iraqi nationals, were found in the back of a lorry in sweltering heat.
  
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• Former No 10 media chief reveals how Theresa May CAN turn around London fire backlash

  17-06-2017 14:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  THERESA MAY has been urged to eat humble pie and show humanity after the public turned on the Prime Minister following the deadly Grenfell Tower fire.
  
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• BREAKING: Tube lines CLOSED fearing Grenfell Tower could COLLAPSE after fire

  17-06-2017 13:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  THE CIRCLE and Hammersmith and City Tube lines were closed today over safety fears Grenfell Tower could collapse.
  
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• Several of Queen's guardsmen COLLAPSE during Trooping the Colour parade

  17-06-2017 13:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AT LEAST five of the Queen's Guardsmen have collapsed at the Queen's Trooping the Colour parade.
  
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• Two in hospital after 16 'Iraqis' found in back of lorry in sweltering conditions

  17-06-2017 13:53
  Two men have been taken to hospital after 16 people believed to be Iraqi nationals were found in the back of a lorry in sweltering conditions.Police said they waved to alert passing motorists who flagged down the driver to stop on the A22 in East Grinstead, West Sussex.Two of the men were taken to hospital suffering from dehydration.
  
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• Civic Type R: Honda takes on the Audi RS3 and Ford Focus as the new hot hatch

  17-06-2017 13:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  DESPITE having been around for more than 40 years, hot hatchbacks remain resolutely popular in the car market.
  
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• Murder inquiry as teen found dead in water park after 'brutal' attack

  17-06-2017 13:15
  Police have begun a murder investigation after a teenager was found dead at a water park following a "brutal attack".DS Howard Millington, from Greater Manchester Police's Major Incident Team, revealed the unnamed teenager had sustained head injuries."This was a brutal attack on a young woman, the type rarely seen in Greater Manchester.
  
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• Protests at Grenfell fire response to continue as anger mounts

  17-06-2017 13:00
  
  Protesters attend a rally outside Downing Street, calling for justice for the Grenfell Tower fire victims.Protests are expected to continue on Saturday over the government’s response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy that killed at least 30 people, as police say the death toll is likely to rise.A protest planned for midday on Saturday outside Kensington town hall has been postponed due to the “rapidly changing situation”, its organisers said, but a larger march through central Lond
  
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• Queen's birthday message reflects 'sombre national mood'

  17-06-2017 12:41
  
  The Queen has hailed the UK for being "resolute in the face of adversity" after three terror attacks and the Grenfell Tower fire.In a statement released on her official 91st birthday, she said that while the day was traditionally a celebration, "it is difficult to escape a very sombre national mood".The Queen and Prince Philip also observed a minute's silence before the Trooping the Colour parade in central London on Saturday.
  
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• Corbyn backers spread fake news about Grenfell Tower as Johnson blasts 'political games'

  17-06-2017 12:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JEREMY Corbyn supporters have been accused of spreading “fake news” about the “real” death toll following the horrific Grenfell Tower fire in West London.
  
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• Northern Ireland weather: Temperatures to peak this weekend... but rain could be on the way - Belfast Telegraph

  17-06-2017 12:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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  Northern Ireland weather: Temperatures to peak this weekend... but rain could be on the way
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  People taking advantage of the good weather at Seamark in Co. Down. Picture by. 4 4 People taking advantage of the good weather at Seamark in Co. Down. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye.com. June 17 2017. 0 Comments ...and more »
  
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• 'Theresa May is victim of Grenfell fire' Boris Johnson's sister DEFENDS PM as public turns

  17-06-2017 12:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  RACHEL JOHNSON leapt to the defence of Theresa May as she claimed the Prime Minister is also a “victim" of the Grenfell Tower fire.
  
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