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• Boy, 11, killed in hit-and-run collision in Manchester

  12-01-2019 23:42
  An 11-year-old boy has been killed in a hit-and-run collision in Manchester.The motorist was detained after he went to a police station and remains in custody for questioning.PC Karl Horner said: "This was a tragic incident in which a young boy lost his life, and my thoughts are with his family at this unimaginably difficult time.
  
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• No-deal Brexit is only way to take control of UK borders, says ex-Tory leader

  12-01-2019 23:00
  Iain Duncan Smith described Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement - which is due to be voted on by MPs on Tuesday - as flawed.
  
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• Military planners 'deployed to ministries' to prepare for possible 'no-deal' Brexit

  12-01-2019 23:00
  Military planners have reportedly been sent in to key government departments in an attempt to prevent border "chaos" if there is a "no-deal" Brexit.The Observer, citing Freedom of Information details, claims 14 military planners have been deployed to ministries including the Department for Transport (DfT), Home Office and Foreign Office as well as the Cabinet Office - the hub of the government's Brexit planning.
  
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• DNA pioneer James Watson stripped of honours after 'reckless' race remarks - Sky News

  12-01-2019 22:59 via news.sky.com
  DNA pioneer James Watson stripped of honours after 'reckless' race remarks  Sky NewsDNA pioneer James Watson has final honours stripped amid racism row  The IndependentNobel Prize-winning scientist stripped of last honorary titles over racist comments  Euronews EnglishLab strips titles of genetic pioneer over race remarks  NewsdayNobel winner James Watson stripped of titles over 'reprehensible' views on race  UPI.comView full coverage on Google N
  
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• Owen Jones Subjected To Homophobic Abuse During 'Yellow Vest' Anti-Cuts March

  12-01-2019 22:46
  Owen Jones was subjected to homophobic abuse as he spoke at an anti-austerity
  
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• Giving elderly hospital patients one extra meal a day cuts deaths by half, major NHS trial finds - Telegraph.co.uk

  12-01-2019 22:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  Giving elderly hospital patients one extra meal a day cuts deaths by half, major NHS trial finds  Telegraph.co.ukGiving elderly patients an extra meal a day halves their chances of dying in hospital, an NHS pilot scheme is showing.
  
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• Willian and Sarri reveal midfielder's future after Newcastle win - Teamtalk.com

  12-01-2019 21:27 via teamtalk.com
  Willian and Sarri reveal midfielder's future after Newcastle win  Teamtalk.comRafa Benite insists Newcastle United will beat the drop in the Premier League  Chronicle LiveThe Chalkboard: Newcastle must change formation for Cardiff six-pointer  FootballFanCast.comWorkaholic Pedro impresses as Luiz continues Jekyll and Hyde form  The SunPremier League goals and highlights  SkySportsView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Newt Gingrich: Reported FBI probe of Trump was led by anti-Trump fanatics who betrayed Constitution - Fox News

  12-01-2019 21:17 via foxnews.com
  Newt Gingrich: Reported FBI probe of Trump was led by anti-Trump fanatics who betrayed Constitution  Fox NewsTrump vents fury over Russia stories and again threatens national emergency  The GuardianTrump Russia: FBI probed whether Trump was working for Moscow - NYT  BBC NewsTrump claims he has been ‘tougher than any other president’ on Russia in angry response to FBI investigation report  The IndependentTrump's firing of Comey triggered an FBI
  
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• Mum accused of trying to kill her critically ill baby by pouring BLEACH down his feeding tubes - The Sun

  12-01-2019 20:05 via thesun.co.uk
  Mum accused of trying to kill her critically ill baby by pouring BLEACH down his feeding tubes  The SunMum arrested for 'pouring bleach down premature baby's feeding tubes'  Metro.co.ukMother charged after she allegedly tried to kill her son by pouring bleach down his feeding tubes  Daily MailPerth mother charged after allegedly feeding her baby bleach  WAtodayMum accused of trying to kill her baby by pouring bleach down his feeding tubes  Mirror
  
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• Goddard filmed in pub after release on bail

  12-01-2019 20:05
  A Brexit campaigner has been freed on bail after being arrested on suspicion of a public order offence following an incident involving a Remain-supporting MP.
  
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• Man arrested after abuse of British pro-EU lawmaker Soubry

  12-01-2019 20:01
  A man was arrested on Saturday after a video of a group of men verbally abusing pro-European lawmaker Anna Soubry prompted calls for the police to do more to protect politicians outside parliament.A group of Brexit supporters was filmed on Monday asking Soubry questions about her pro-European Union stance and support for a new Brexit referendum, with some calling her a fascist and chanting "scum".Earlier in the day, a BBC interview with Soubry was interrupted by chants that she was a Nazi, and l
  
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• Brit nominations revealed: Anne-Marie and Dua Lipa lead the way

  12-01-2019 19:23
  Female solo artists Anne-Marie and Dua Lipa lead the way ahead of next month's Brit Awards with each picking up four nominations.
  
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• Here's Why Politicians In Macedonia Just Voted To Change The Country's Name

  12-01-2019 19:22
  Macedonia's parliament passed an amendment to the constitution on Friday to
  
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• Belfast City Hall turns red in campaign by Irish language speakers

  12-01-2019 19:18
  Around 200 activists gathered for a colourful and noisy demonstration.
  
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• Pro-Brexit campaigner James Goddard arrested over alleged incident involving Anna Soubry MP

  12-01-2019 19:10
  Pro-Brexit campaigner James Goddard has been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence following an alleged incident involving a Remain-supporting MP.The Metropolitan Police has confirmed Goddard, who is in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of offences that allegedly took place on Monday 7 January.Dozens of MPs wrote to the Metropolitan Police commissioner to express "serious concerns" about the "deteriorating public order and security situation" in Westminster.
  
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• UK weather forecast: Britain could be about to suffer 'significant cold spell'

  12-01-2019 19:04
  A cold snap is on the way after a weekend of mild temperatures across the UK.Forecasters have warned that temperatures will plunge toward the end of January, despite above-average figures over the last few days.The Met Office cannot say whether the UK will be hit with snow, and suggestions of a Beast from the East sequel are not confirmed.
  
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• Three killed and dozens hurt in Paris bakery gas blast - The Times

  12-01-2019 19:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Three killed and dozens hurt in Paris bakery gas blast  The TimesParis bakery 'gas explosion': Three killed including two firefighters and dozens injured after huge blast in French capital  Evening StandardParis 'gas explosion' kills three in city centre  BBC NewsParis explosion – How did the bakery blast happen, how many victims were injured and what’s the current death  The SunThree dead in Paris bakery gas explosion as firefighters pull vict
  
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• MoD sends planners to ministries over post-Brexit border fears

  12-01-2019 19:00
  Military planners have been deployed to the Department for Transport, the Home Office and the Foreign Office as officials desperately try to avoid backlogs and chaos at the border in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the Observer can disclose.Details released under the Freedom of Information Act reveal that 14 military planners have been dispatched by the Ministry of Defence to key ministries, which also include the Cabinet Office, the hub of the government’s Brexit planning, in a sign of con
  
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• Men armed with knives rob child’s birthday party in Norfolk

  12-01-2019 19:00
  Norfolk police believe attackers are involved in county lines drug trade.Police are appealing for information after masked robbers armed with knives burst into a children’s birthday party in Norfolk demanding drugs and money.Three men in balaclavas, who police believe broke into the wrong address, burst through the back door of the home in Old Catton, near Norwich, during a 10th birthday party while children ate cake on the sofa, residents told local media.
  
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• Man injured in ‘targeted attack’ in Glasgow city centre

  12-01-2019 18:55
  The 42-year-old was left with a facial injury following the incident on Saturday morning.
  
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• London Borough of Culture team defends celebrations in week of local boy’s murder

  12-01-2019 18:34
  Part of the Into the Forest video film created by Greenaway & Greenaway with Talvin Singh projected on Waltham Forest town hall in Walthamstow on Friday.The creators of a celebratory video installation, projected this weekend on the walls of Waltham Forest town hall to mark its status as the first London Borough of Culture, have laid flowers to commemorate the life of murdered local teenager Jaden Moodie and vowed to boost the area’s sense of community.“A lot of the young people
  
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• Who are the UK yellow vest protesters?

  12-01-2019 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Anti-austerity and pro-Brexit protesters are battling over the mantle of the French gilets jaunes.
  
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• Chris Grayling Accused Of 'Gutter Politics' Over Brexit Extremist Prediction

  12-01-2019 18:22
  Chris Grayling has been accused of engaging in "gutter politics" after he
  
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• Brexit far worse than remaining part of EU, warns Lord Hattersley

  12-01-2019 18:11
  The 86-year-old said those who voted Leave in 2016 had no idea what that would mean, but 'we now know how bad it will be'.
  
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• Redheads get together on Kiss a Ginger Day

  12-01-2019 17:53
  The event was originally inspired to put a positive spin on the fictional "Kick a Ginger Day" from the cartoon South Park.
  
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• Two arrested in drug and firearms supply probe

  12-01-2019 17:50
  The arrests are part of an investigation into the activities of an organised crime network alleged to be involved in the supply of drugs and firearms.
  
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• Knifemen 'mistakenly' raid house during children's party in Norfolk

  12-01-2019 17:35
  Police have launched a manhunt for armed raiders who broke into a house during a children's party in Norfolk.Three balaclava-wearing perpetrators, two of whom had knives, threatened those inside and demanded drugs.It is thought the men may have forced their way into the wrong address.
  
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• UK weather forecast: Colder conditions and snow possible as end of month nears

  12-01-2019 17:18
  A cold snap is on the way after a weekend of mild temperatures across the UK.Forecasters have warned that temperatures will plunge toward the end of January, despite above-average figures over the last few days.The Met Office cannot say whether the UK will be hit with snow, and suggestions of a Beast from the East sequel are not confirmed.
  
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• Saudi Teen Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun Arrives In Canada After Fleeing Family

  12-01-2019 17:16
  An 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her family this week saying she feared for
  
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• Protesters don yellow vests for London anti-austerity march

  12-01-2019 17:01
  The crowds were addressed by politicians including shadow chancellor John McDonnell in Trafalgar Square.
  
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• ‘We sell cheap food … and empowerment’: food projects fill the gap left by austerity

  12-01-2019 17:00
  To look at, the self-styled Byker Pantry barely gives reason to stop.With more than 200 members, the pantry initially attracts people with its offer of heavily discounted food.Like so many communities across the north of England, a decade of austerity topped off with the rollout of universal credit has hit Byker and many parts of Newcastle hard.
  
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• ‘Yellow vest’ protest held in Belfast city centre

  12-01-2019 16:37
  Speakers called for a halt to public-sector cuts and the abolition of zero-hour contracts among other issues.
  
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• Woman dies from injuries after three-vehicle crash

  12-01-2019 16:17
  The 62-year-old was driving a van which was in a collision involving two cars.
  
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• McDonald's Condemns Customer's Viral Racist Rant In London Branch

  12-01-2019 16:16
  A fast food restaurant has condemned footage of a man hurling racist,
  
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• Katie Price spruces up her mucky mansion as she shows off lavish decor with crystal lights and a huge portrait - The Sun

  12-01-2019 15:54 via thesun.co.uk
  Katie Price spruces up her mucky mansion as she shows off lavish decor with crystal lights and a huge portrait  The SunKATIE Price has unveiled a dramatic makeover at her mucky mansion, with the £2 million home decked out with sparkly silver walls, glittering chandeliers - and ...
  
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• James Goddard Bailed After Public Order Arrest Over Incident With MP

  12-01-2019 15:23
  An activist linked to the abuse of MPs and journalists outside parliament has
  
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• Teaching union confirms it will ballot members over strike action

  12-01-2019 15:12
  EIS approved the decision at specially convened meeting on Saturday.
  
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• Man arrested ‘over harassment of MP Anna Soubry outside Parliament’

  12-01-2019 15:00
  The Met said a man in his 30s is in custody in connection with an incident in Westminster on January 7.
  
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• England’s schools face staffing crisis as EU teachers stay at home

  12-01-2019 14:59
  Applications from EU citizens wanting to teach in English schools have fallen.The number of teachers from the EU wanting to work in England has slumped in the past year, with fears that Brexit will exacerbate staff shortages and hit language learning.Teachers from EU countries applying for the right to work in English schools fell by a quarter in a single year, according to official data.
  
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• Leeds owner apologises to rival Derby County over Marcelo Bielsa's 'spying'

  12-01-2019 14:36
  The owner of Leeds United has said sorry to his counterpart at Derby County after he admitted spying on his rival.Andrea Radrizzani met with Derby County's owner Mel Morris to formally apologise for the actions of Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa.Derby County called police on Thursday morning following reports that a man was "acting suspiciously" on the perimeter of their training ground, ahead of the teams' clash in the Championship, which Leeds won 2-0.
  
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• Man arrested over alleged incident involving Anna Soubry MP

  12-01-2019 14:29
  A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence following an alleged incident involving a Remain-supporting MP.Sky News understands the man in police custody is James Goddard.The Metropolitan Police has confirmed the man was arrested on suspicion of offences that allegedly took place on Monday 7 January.
  
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• Brexit campaigner James Goddard released on bail after arrest over incident with Anna Soubry MP

  12-01-2019 14:29
  A Brexit campaigner has been released on bail after being arrested over an incident with a Remain-supporting MP.James Goddard was pictured surrounded by supporters in a pub in Holborn, London, immediately after leaving a police station on Saturday.Metropolitan Police said the man, who has not been charged, had been released on bail until early February.
  
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• Andy Murray back on training courts after announcing plans to retire from tennis

  12-01-2019 14:25
  Andy Murray has returned to the practice courts as he prepares for his final tournaments before retiring by the end of the season.The former world number one reminded tennis colleagues of his constant professionalism as he hit some practice games with Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov in Melbourne.Coach Jamie Delgado and his mother Judy watched the session.
  
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• Complete Strangers Crowd-Funded This Man’s Escape From Homelessness

  12-01-2019 14:11
  When Ray's father died, it was months until the sudden loss hit home. But when
  
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• Grayling under fire as serious crimes committed on parole soar by 50%

  12-01-2019 14:00
  Chris Grayling in 2013 when he was justice secretary.Critics say the fragmentation of the probation service on his watch has led to a rise in serious crimes committed by offenders on parole.The number of rapes, murders and other serious crimes committed by offenders on parole has risen by more than 50% since reforms to probation were introduced four years ago, according to official data that has triggered calls for the government to rethink its plans for another shake-up of the service.
  
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• Police investigation after man attacked near pub in Glasgow’s east end

  12-01-2019 13:56
  Police Scotland has said that officers are checking CCTV to establish the circumstances of the incident, which took place on Friday at around 9:30pm.
  
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• Police appeal for man flying drone at Balmedie Beach in missing person search

  12-01-2019 13:38
  Officers believe that a man who was flying a drone at Balmedia Beach may have information about a 25-year-old man who went missing on January 5.
  
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• Thousands march in 9th straight French yellow vest protests

  12-01-2019 13:22
  Thousands of people wearing yellow vests started marching in the streets of Paris as others were gathering in the central French city of Bourges amid high security measures as authorities feared possible violence between police and protesters Saturday.Paris police say 24 people were arrested Saturday before the protests started, primarily for carrying potential weapons.Meanwhile, yellow vest protesters were also gathering in Bourges, a provincial capital with a renowned Gothic cathedral and pict
  
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• Chris Grayling accused of ‘gutter politics’ after political extremism warning

  12-01-2019 13:20
  The Transport Secretary said putting a stop to Britain’s withdrawal from the EU could end centuries of 'moderate' politics.
  
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• Willie Rennie calls for one more push to deliver People’s Vote

  12-01-2019 13:10
  The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader addressed parliamentarians, councillors, campaigners and activists at a gathering in Milngavie on Saturday.
  
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