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• CO2 shortage has halted crumpet production and things just got real

  29-06-2018 23:11
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• Veterans 'horrified' at plan for D-Day concert on Sword beach for 75th anniversary

  29-06-2018 23:10
  Veterans have condemned plans for a D-Day pop concert on "sacred" Sword beach to commemorate the 75th anniversary."Not only British troops, but Canadians, French, American, Dutch and other nationalities died on those beaches.
  
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• Up in smoke: new California law could send $350m worth of cannabis to incinerator

  29-06-2018 22:14
  New rules taking effect in California require child-resistant packaging and lab testing for potency.About $350m worth of cannabis products could be destroyed as new regulations take effect on Sunday in California.New rules stipulate that all cannabis products must be sold in child-resistant packaging, and must be lab-tested for potency and a variety of contaminants.
  
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• 11 heatwave problems we can all relate to right now

  29-06-2018 22:10
  ‘I love this sunshine and heat, but my Fruitella sweets have melted.’
  
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• Former race adviser who was Tasered cleared of racial abuse

  29-06-2018 21:59
  Judah Adunbi outside Bristol magistrates court after he was found not guilty of racially abusing a man.Judah Adunbi, a community elder in Bristol, was accused of calling a man “white scum” and threatening him.Deputy district judge Steven Jonas was provided with references for Adunbi by Bristol’s lord mayor, Cllr Cleo Lake, as well as Alex Raikes, strategic director for the charity Stand Against Racism & Inequality.
  
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• Surrey Earthquake: Newdigate Hit With Second Tremor In A Week

  29-06-2018 21:56
  Earthquakes are hitting Surrey for the first time in 40 years, according to
  
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• How long will this heat last?

  29-06-2018 21:09 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC Weather's Helen Willetts with the latest update on the hot weather.
  
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• West Hampstead Assault Sees Man Suffer 'Potentially Life Threatening' Injuries At Tube Station

  29-06-2018 20:10
  A man suffered "potentially life threatening" head injuries after being
  
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• Russian Foreign Minister Accuses Britain Of Destroying Salisbury Attack Evidence

  29-06-2018 20:02
  Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused Britain of destroying
  
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• These pictures show the incredible power of a Bali volcano

  29-06-2018 19:36
  The eruption has disrupted hundreds of flights across the Indonesian island.
  
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• Virgin airlines says it will no longer help to deport immigrants

  29-06-2018 19:28
  Virgin Atlantic said it had informed the Home Office of its decision.Virgin airlines has said it will no longer assist the Home Office in deporting people classed as illegal immigrants, following pressure from LGBT campaigners and rising unease over the wrongful removal of Windrush people to Caribbean countries.Virgin Atlantic said it had already informed the Home Office of its decision, which it said was taken “in the interest of all our customers and staff”.
  
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• Grenfell firefighter describes failed 'personal mission' to rescue girl

  29-06-2018 19:20
  A Grenfell firefighter has told how he cried "every day" for a month after a 12-year-old girl he desperately tried to save died.David Badillo, who was part of the first crew to get to the inferno last June, promised the "panicked and anxious" elder sister of Jessica Urbano Ramirez he would try to rescue her from their 20th-floor flat.
  
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• RSPCA warning over dogs locked in hot cars

  29-06-2018 19:00
  The RSPCA says it has received more than 600 emergency calls in the last two weeks about dogs suffering in the current heatwave.
  
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• Heatwave brings melting roads and 49C train track temperatures with hosepipe bans on the way

  29-06-2018 18:47
  Roads have started to melt and train track temperatures have soared to 49C (120.2F).A hosepipe ban has been put in place in some areas as the UK continues to bask in the heatwave with no sign of rain in the coming days.Northern Ireland has introduced the ban, as more warm dry weather is forecast over the weekend and next week.
  
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• Smuggler who hid boy, 16, in suitcase jailed after car searched at port of Dover

  29-06-2018 18:30
  A people smuggler has been jailed for hiding a Vietnamese boy inside a suitcase in the boot of his car.Andrei Iancu, 20, was sentenced to 18 months in prison following a search by police at the port of Dover last month.Iancu, from Buzau in Romania, was jailed at Canterbury Crown Court, having pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle a person into the UK.
  
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• In the red again: George Osborne leads Evening Standard to £10m loss

  29-06-2018 18:26
  George Osborne arrives at the London Evening Standard offices in Kensington to begin his new job in May 2017.The Evening Standard has reported a loss of £10m for last year to the end of September, as the cost of “strategic investment” under new editor George Osborne pushed the London free daily newspaper deep into the red.Parent company ESI Media, which is controlled by Russian oligarch Evgeny Lebedev, also reported that stablemate the Independent has almost doubled profits to
  
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• Singer James Arthur urges more mental health support in music

  29-06-2018 18:22
  More support should be given to music artists dealing with mental health problems and singers, DJs and musicians should talk more openly about their concerns, British singer-songwriter James Arthur has said."Mental health ... is of paramount importance in the music industry I think and maybe there should be more (help) in place," Arthur, an ambassador for British mental health charity SANE, told Reuters in an interview.The death of 28-year-old Swedish DJ Avicii in April shocked the music industr
  
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• Cher makes glamorous entry in 'Mamma Mia' sequel clip

  29-06-2018 18:06
  Fans of the musical box office hit "Mamma Mia!" have gotten another taste of what to expect in the film's highly-anticipated sequel, with a clip dedicated to singer and actress Cher's dazzling new role in the film filled with singing and dancing.With bouffant white hair, a fitted suit and cane, the chart-topper and Oscar winner, 72, makes a stylish entry in the movie featuring Abba songs in which she plays the glamorous mother of Meryl Streep's character Donna.The chart-topper, known for hits su
  
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• Ukip's new guard: web agitators threaten to swamp struggling party

  29-06-2018 17:53
  Mark Meechan, who is known on YouTube as Count Dankula.Only a few years ago, Ukip was fixed in the public mind as the party of tweed jackets, warm beer, and monomaniacal devotion to a single political cause.In 2018, the battle to define Brexit is still raging, but Ukip’s position is far less clear.
  
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• Quiz: in it together or flying solo – what kind of sharer are you?

  29-06-2018 17:45 via theguardian.com
  From crisps to feelings, sharing feels good. Are you a closed book or do you tend to wear your heart on your sleeve? Take the quiz to find outMade to be shared
  Campo Viejo is passionate about the Spanish way of life: sharing wine, laughter, stories and food, a life of passion, and a world as authentic as their wines. Believing that life gets better the more generous we are with each other, the founders of Campo Viejo strove to change the parochial nature of Spanish wine drinkers — who dran
  
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• Man who sold toxic slimming pill jailed over student's death

  29-06-2018 17:41
  A man who sold toxic slimming pills to bulimic student who later died has been sentenced to seven years in prison.Online steroid dealer Bernard Rebelo showed "no remorse at all" for causing the death 21-year-old Eloise Parry, Inner London Crown Court heard.Rebelo made £200,000 "indiscriminately" selling Dinitrophenol (DNP) online, Judge Jeremy Donne told the jury.
  
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• William proves prince of diplomacy in Israel and Palestine

  29-06-2018 17:16
  The visit was carefully designed to be “non-political”, and the Duke of Cambridge appeared to successfully negotiate the diplomatic minefield that is Israel and Palestine during his four-day tour.William’s time was scrupulously divided between sensitive sites in Jerusalem, which are holy to Judaism, Islam and Christianity.
  
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• Brexit 'Bad Boy' Richard Tice Puts Himself Forward To Be Tory Candidate For London Mayor

  29-06-2018 16:54
  One of the founders of the controversial pro-Brexit group Leave.EU has put his
  
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• Top tips for saving water during the heatwave

  29-06-2018 16:32
  Water shortages are being reported across the UK and Ireland - with some suppliers warning that they are facing a "critical" situation.
  
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• 58 firefighters tackle blaze in east London

  29-06-2018 16:23
  Eight fire engines and 58 firefighters have tackled a blaze in a flat on the 12th floor of a tower block in east London.London Fire Brigade said it was alerted to the fire at Grafton House in Wellington Way, Mile End, at 12.28pm and received more than 90 calls.Footage showed flames and smoke billowing from the high-rise flat as firefighters used an aerial ladder platform to get closer to the blaze from outside the building.
  
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• Coastal charms and Michelin stars: a food tour of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way

  29-06-2018 16:13 via theguardian.com
  From fresh seafood in Donegal to the artisan cheeses of Kerry, Ireland’s west coast is awash with tasty experiences Main image: Killala Bay. Continue reading...
  
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• How emerging markets became submerging markets in first half

  29-06-2018 16:04
  Emerging markets have seen a brutal first half of the year, with stocks down almost 8 percent, swathes of currencies and bonds hit by a rampant dollar, and escalating trade tensions taking their toll.Argentina and Turkey have put the largest dents in portfolios as their currencies have fallen 30 percent and 17 percent respectively.MSCI's widely-tracked emerging market equities indexis down almost 8 percent this year, while global equities are flat year-to-date .
  
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• My World Cup goal: avoiding the Singing Monkey Plate of Shame

  29-06-2018 16:00
  When England went 1-0 up against Panama in the eighth minute, I jumped up and punched the air.When England went in at half-time 5-0 ahead, my main feeling was of disappointment.This wasn’t how watching England in a World Cup was meant to be.
  
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• Put your cards on the table, EU makes last Brexit call to Britain

  29-06-2018 15:49
  The European Union issued Prime Minister Theresa May a final Brexit warning on Friday -- put your cards on the table, offer ways to overcome "huge" differences and prevent Britain from crashing out of the bloc without a deal.On the second day of a summit more focused on migration than Brexit, leaders of the other 27 EU countries were united in stepping up the pressure on May to overcome rifts in her government and move forward with all-but-stalled talks.May, who left the summit after the first d
  
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• Firefighters contain major blaze in east London tower block

  29-06-2018 15:45
  Eight fire engines and 58 firefighters have brought a large fire in a tower block in east London under control without anyone being harmed.Half of a 12th floor flat on Wellington Way, Mile End, was alight but fire crews managed to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading.About 40 people left the building before firefighters arrived.
  
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• World Cup: Are politicians trying too hard?

  29-06-2018 15:43 via bbc.co.uk
  Politicians are keen to fly the England flag, but not all of them are getting it right.
  
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• Newly-Hatched Vulture Chicks And Rare Eggs Seized At Heathrow Airport

  29-06-2018 15:36
  Two vulture chicks and more than a dozen eggs containing rare and endangered
  
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• Denver on tap: are these the best brews in the US?

  29-06-2018 15:29 via theguardian.com
  Artisan ale lovers, hop to it: with dozens upon dozens of top breweries and an annual beer fest to boot, Denver’s craft beer scene is the toast of the country. Aaron Millar lists his favourite watering holesDenver is known as the “Napa Valley of Beer” for good reason: more hoppy delights are brewed here than anywhere else in the country. Add to that five gold medals at this year’s World Beer Cup Awards (or the Olympics of brewing, as it’s known), more than 100 artis
  
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• Denver nuggets: where to eat and drink in Colorado’s capital

  29-06-2018 15:28 via theguardian.com
  From the best pizza to the finest brewpubs, if there’s a restaurant or bar worth knowing in the Mile High City then chances are that local food doyen Kade Gianinetti has tried it out. Arrive hungry for these top Denver platesKade Gianinetti’s business card is running out of room. Since co-launching coffee company Method Roasters in 2013, the gourmet-entrepreneur has opened food truck-turned-LoHi-hotspot American Grind, two bars (the Way Back and Wayward) and the recently opened dayti
  
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• Climbing, cycling and kombucha on tap: Denver for outdoor types

  29-06-2018 15:27 via theguardian.com
  The Colorado capital may be the gateway to the Rockies, but there are plenty of adventures to be had both in – and just outside – the city limits. You’ll find no better guide to them than local snowsports mogul Annelise LoevlieAnnelise Loevlie grew up skiing and snowboarding on Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Today, she’s the CEO of Icelantic Skis, a Colorado-based, made-in-America ski company that’s recognised worldwide for its vibrant topsheet artwork. Continue
  
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• Head for the hills: Colorado's top adventures

  29-06-2018 15:26 via theguardian.com
  The staggering natural beauty of the state of Colorado is right on Denver’s doorstep, giving the city a connection to the outdoors like no other in the US. Intrepid traveller Aaron Millar shares his favourite adventure spotsFor outdoor lovers, Colorado is the stuff of legends. In winter, 750cm of pure white powder blankets the jagged peaks of the Rockies, producing 12,000 skiable hectares (29,640 acres) and 1,883 perfect runs. But the fun doesn’t stop when the snow melts. In summer,
  
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• Music and culture in Denver: 'one of the best-kept secrets in the US'

  29-06-2018 15:25 via theguardian.com
  Musician, poet, film-maker, arts educator and Denver native Molina Speaks shares his tips for live music, theatre, performance and record shopping in his hometown“Musician” doesn’t come close to defining Denver local Adrian Molina, AKA Molina Speaks. A creator in all senses of the word, he produces music, poetry, spoken word, and film, hosting workshops and classes for schools and Colorado nonprofits to “reengage with their creativity”. Continue reading...
  
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• UK households urged to conserve water as heatwave continues

  29-06-2018 15:04
  People fill their bottles from a water fountain in Green Park, west London, during the hot weather.Water companies have urged UK households to conserve supplies as the country continues to bask in a near record-breaking June heatwave that has caused train tracks to buckle after reaching temperatures approaching 50C.Northern Ireland Water is introducing a hosepipe ban from this weekend to protect against interruptions to supplies.
  
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• Teens arrested over Devon 'ecstasy' death

  29-06-2018 15:01
  The 14- and 15-year-olds were arrested along with a 20-year-old following the death of Hannah Bragg in Tavistock, Devon, on Saturday.Officers arrested a 20-year-old man, from Tavistock, on suspicion of conspiracy to supply a controlled class A substance.A 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled class A drug.
  
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• Grenfell firefighter tells of attempt to rescue girl from 20th floor

  29-06-2018 14:45
  David Badillo gives evidence before the inquiry on Friday.A firefighter who tried to rescue a 12-year-old girl from a 20th floor flat in Grenfell Tower has told the inquiry he raced up the smoke-filled stairs but found her home deserted.David Badillo, who has served at North Kensington fire station for 20 years, said he and colleagues searched as flames flared around the outside of the building.
  
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• UK economy thaws in April, August rate rise in view

  29-06-2018 14:40
  Britain looks closer to shrugging off a weak start to 2018 that has kept Bank of England interest rates on hold, after official figures showed the services sector gathered steam in April and first-quarter economic growth was faster than thought.Services output, which makes up four-fifths of Britain's economy, rose by 0.3 percent in April, its fastest pace since November 2017, the Office for National Statistics said.Sterling rallied against the dollar and the euro after the data, and interest rat
  
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• Surrey hit by second quake in two days

  29-06-2018 14:14
  An earthquake has rocked Surrey for the second time this week with reports of a house shaking as if "a truck had crashed into it".Researchers from the British Geological Survey (BGS) said the tremor, with a magnitude of 2.4, struck shortly before 7am in Newdigate near Dorking, at a depth of three miles.The organisation said it hit in the same area as the 2.6 magnitude quake on Wednesday.
  
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• Phone-hacking costs rise for Daily Mirror owner

  29-06-2018 14:02
  The publisher of the Daily Mirror newspaper has set aside another £7.5m to settle phone-hacking claims.Reach, formerly known as Trinity Mirror, also said it expects revenue to rise 11% in the 26 weeks to 1 July, boosted by its £127m acquisition of the Daily Express and Daily Star from Northern & Shell.The company also warned like-for-like revenue over the period excluding the Express and Star is set to fall by 8%.
  
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• Reality Check: The Brexit challenge for Irish trade

  29-06-2018 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  How much of Ireland's trade goes via ports in Great Britain?
  
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• May: 'We are ready to accelerate and intensify negotiations'

  29-06-2018 13:55
  May: 'We are ready to accelerate and intensify negotiations'
  
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• Done in 60 seconds: EU leaders swiftly confirm Brexit stance as they demand clarity from PM

  29-06-2018 13:53
  EU leaders took "less than a minute" to confirm their stance on Brexit negotiations, as the bloc's member states demanded clarity from Theresa May.After all-night talks on migration, EU heads of government were revealed to have taken less than 60 seconds to approve their joint approach on the UK's exit when they reconvened on Friday morning.Malta's prime minister Joseph Muscat suggested the quick decision on Brexit showed the "EU can still work together", following the divisions over migration t
  
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• Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield can face trial

  29-06-2018 13:51
  The man in charge of policing during the Hillsborough disaster can face trial for the manslaughter by gross negligence of 95 football fans.A judge at Preston Crown Court has ruled that David Duckenfield can be prosecuted after the Crown Prosecution Service applied to lift a historical stay - halting further legal proceedings - on the now-retired chief superintendent which was put in place in 2000.Former Sheffield Wednesday club secretary Graham Mackrell, 68, is charged with an offence involving
  
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• It's gone too far now: CO2 shortage halts crumpet production

  29-06-2018 13:49
  You may have trouble finding crumpets in supermarkets as Warburton's suffers the effects of a carbon dioxide shortage.One of the UK's biggest bread makers says it has ended production at two out of four of its plants because they have run out of CO2, which they use to package the product.The shortage affects the Warburton's London and Burnley plants, and there is not a frequent supply at its Stockton site.
  
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• Man arrested over fire on Winter Hill near Bolton

  29-06-2018 13:48
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire broke out on moorland near Bolton.The police and fire service have launched a joint investigation into the cause of the blaze on Winter Hill in Lancashire, which emergency crews have been battling to stop spreading since Thursday.A 22-year-old from Bolton has been held on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
  
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• UK first quarter economic growth revised higher from 0.1% to 0.2%

  29-06-2018 13:40
  Britain's economy grew slightly more than previously thought in the first three months of the year.Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has been revised up from 0.1% in an earlier estimate to 0.2%, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).During the first quarter of 2018, unusually cold weather hit Britain and the ONS also blamed the weak growth on a fall in business investment and inflation.
  
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