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• Duchess Kate says midwives' role is humbling and crucial

  27-12-2019 23:47
  
  Kate Middleton, the wife of Prince William, wrote an open letter of thanks to Britain's midwives on Friday after spending several days observing a hospital maternity unit, calling their work humbling and crucial.Kate, 37, the Duchess of Cambridge, the mother of George, 6, Charlotte, 4 and Louis 1, spent time last month at Kingston hospital in southwest London, accompanying midwives on their daily rounds and going into people's homes with them.
  
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• UK honours recipients' addresses accidentally leaked online - BBC

  27-12-2019 23:40
  
  The British government accidentally published online the home and work addresses of more than 1,000 New Year's Honours recipients including singer Sir Elton John, the BBC reported on Saturday.The version of the New Year Honours 2020 list which contained the addresses was taken down from the website "as soon as possible", and the Cabinet Office apologised to those affected, the BBC cited a government spokesman as saying.Representatives of the Cabinet Office could not immediately be reached for co
  
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• Olivia Newton-John becomes a dame in UK New Year's honours list

  27-12-2019 23:40
  
  Britain has recognised its film-directing and cricketing stars in the New Year's honours list, with a damehood for Olivia Newton-John and knighthoods for Sam Mendes, Steve McQueen and cricketer Clive Lloyd.Honours also go to Ashes hero Ben Stokes, his captain Joe Root and footballer Jill Scott.Singer Elton John, who was knighted in 1998, becomes a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour for services to music.
  
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• Woman who set up charity after deaths of son and husband is made MBE

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  Rhian Mannings set up the charity 2 Wish Upon A Star to help other bereaved families.
  
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• TV chef Ainsley Harriott on ‘great honour’ and ‘pride’ at being made MBE

  27-12-2019 23:30
  Harriott is one of the best-known culinary figures in Britain.
  
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• Steve Backshall thanks parents over recognition for wildlife work

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  The conservationist and TV presenter has been made an MBE for his services to charity and wildlife.
  
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• Stars of screen, sport and charity recognised in New Year Honours list

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  Singer Olivia Newton-John is made a dame and Bond director Sam Mendes is knighted.
  
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• Solheim Cup captain Catriona Matthew leads Scots on New Year Honours list

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  Former Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive Ross McEwan, actress Maureen Beattie and ex-Labour politician Brian Wilson are also recognised.
  
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• Singing priests made MBEs

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  Father Eugene O'Hagan said the honour recognised music's role in building connections between Catholic and Protestant communities.
  
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• Queen drummer Roger Taylor made OBE

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  Taylor is one of the few living people to have appeared on a Royal Mail stamp.
  
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• Police Scotland chief hails officers recognised with New Year Honours

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  Chief Constable Iain Livingstone described the four as 'very deserving recipients'.
  
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• Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to celebrate CBE Tommy Shelby-style

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  He also defended his new version of A Christmas Carol from criticism that it is too violent.
  
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• Oz Clarke on being made an OBE: ‘James May might actually buy me a pint’

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  The wine expert and TV star is being honoured for services to broadcasting and journalism.
  
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• New Year's Honours List 2020: Does It Really Represent Britain?

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  How diverse are the recipients, who include Ben Stokes, Olivia Newton-John, Nadiya Hussain and Iain Duncan Smith?
  
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• New Year's Honours List 2020: 'Architect' Of Universal Credit Iain Duncan Smith Is Knighted

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  The Conservative minister, who served as work and pensions secretary for six years, is set to become Sir Iain.
  
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• New Year's Honours List 2020: 5 People Being Recognised For Smashing Stereotypes

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  “They just couldn’t understand why would a Black guy want to go down and buy a farm in Devon.”
  
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• Nadiya Hussain’s journey from Great British Bake Off to New Year Honours list

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  Hussain has become a fan favourite since winning the popular baking series.
  
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• McKillop made MBE in ‘important accolade for disabled sport’

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  He is a middle distance runner from Belfast who has cerebral palsy.
  
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• Iain Duncan Smith receives knighthood in New Year Honours

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  Critics say it 'beggars belief' the architect of Universal Credit reforms should be honoured in this way.
  
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• Iain Duncan Smith among three MPs in new year honours list

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  Iain Duncan Smith among three MPs in new year honours listFormer Tory vice-chairman Bob Neill and Labour’s Diana Johnson also receive honours
  
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• Holocaust survivor hopes MBE raises awareness of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  Mindu Hornick has been educating people about the Holocaust for 20 years.
  
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• Grassroots heroes from fundraisers to fosterers get new year honours

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  Grassroots heroes from fundraisers to fosterers get new year honoursElvis impersonator, boy aged 13 and cancer-specialist midwife among those honoured
  
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• Grandmother who co-founded charity in Ethiopia ‘burst into tears’ at news of MBE

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  The Ethiopia Medical Project helps women with severe uterine prolapse - often caused by carrying heavy loads or frequent pregnancies.
  
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• Former prisoner ‘humbled’ by OBE for tackling gang violence

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  Junior Smart set up the SOS Project to reduce reoffending.
  
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• Football legend Rose Reilly deems MBE ‘cherry on the cake’ of glittering career

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  The gong will be added to a medal haul including eight Serie A titles, four Italian Cups, and a world championship.
  
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• Ex-footballer Francis Benali honoured after raising £1m for cancer victims

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  The ex-Premier League player is on the New Year Honours list for services to cancer patients in the UK after he raised £1m for Cancer Research.
  
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• England's cricketers and exceptional women in sport honoured

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  England's cricketers and exceptional women in sport honouredBen Stokes recognised with an OBE while England midfielder Jill Scott receives an MBE
  
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• Elton John wins highest accolade in new year honours list

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  Elton John wins highest accolade in new year honours listMusician recognised alongside stars of sport, politicians and hundreds of ordinary people
  
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• D-Day veteran dedicates MBE to the 22,000 who did not come home

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  Harry Billinge, 94, has raised more than £10,000 towards a national memorial to remember all those killed on D-Day and in the battle for Normandy.
  
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• Charity chief says OBE honours group effort to help children through music

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  Nicola Killean has been recognised for her work with Sistema Scotland, which runs the Big Noise orchestra programmes.
  
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• Actress Maureen Beattie pleased honour recognises role at performers’ union

  27-12-2019 23:30
  
  She has been made an OBE for services to the entertainment industry.
  
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• £161 million EuroMillions jackpot winner Colin Weir dies after short illness

  27-12-2019 23:26
  
  He and wife Chris, from Largs in North Ayrshire, claimed the prize in 2011.
  
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• Mother claims something was ‘wrong’ with Spanish resort pool where trio died

  27-12-2019 23:18
  
  Hotel operator CLC World Resorts and Hotels previously said inquiries had found 'no concerns relating to the pool in question'.
  
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• Police release new CCTV image of missing firefighter

  27-12-2019 22:39
  
  Teams from Sussex Police and the London Fire Brigade have carried out extensive searches for Anthony Knott.
  
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• Weatherwatch: high pressure on winter electricity supplies

  27-12-2019 22:30
  
  Weatherwatch: high pressure on winter electricity suppliesStill, dry weather will prove most challenging for suppliers as use of wind farms increases
  
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• Ibrahimovic returns to AC Milan on six-month deal

  27-12-2019 20:19
  
  SHOWS: CARSON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (FILE - MARCH 30, 2018) (REUTERS - ACCESS ALL)1. ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC, ARRIVING AT FIELD WITH OTHER GALAXY PLAYERS2. PLAYERS ON PITCH3. IBRAHIMOVIC ON TRAINING PITCH4. BALL ON PITCH5. VARIOUS OF IBRAHIMOVIC TRAINING6. IBRAHIMOVIC HOLDING LA GALAXY SHIRT AND STANDING WITH LA GALAXY TEAM OFFICIALS7. IBRAHIMOVIC SMILINGSTORY: AC Milan have signed Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a free transfer until the end of the season with an option for a further year
  
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• ‘Brutality and hostility’ within party behind decision to quit, says Tom Watson

  27-12-2019 20:16
  
  The ex-minister revealed he gave his backing to former MP Owen Smith when he challenged Jeremy Corbyn for the Labour leadership in 2016.
  
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• Facebook's Libra has failed in current form - Swiss president

  27-12-2019 19:14
  
  Facebook'sLibra project has failed in its current form and needs reworking to be approved, said the president of Switzerland where the cryptocurrency is seeking regulatory consent."I don't think (Libra has a chance in its current form), because central banks will not accept the basket of currencies underpinning it," Ueli Maurer, who is Switzerland's finance minister and outgoing president, told Swiss broadcaster SRF.Libra did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
  
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• Tom Watson: I quit because of Labour brutality

  27-12-2019 19:00
  
  Tom Watson: I quit because of Labour brutality. Former deputy leader admits voting for Owen Smith against Corbyn in Guardian interview
  
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• Murdered 76-year-old woman ‘not afraid of anything’

  27-12-2019 18:45
  
  Sandy Seagrave and 32-year-old Amy Appleton were killed in a West Sussex village.
  
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• Father of British YPG volunteer in Syria arrested over terrorism offences

  27-12-2019 18:29
  
  Father of British YPG volunteer in Syria arrested over terrorism offences. Exclusive: Paul Newey is first Briton to face investigation for terrorism offences related to family member joining Kurdish-led group
  
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• RSPCA investigates after lawyer Jolyon Maugham kills fox

  27-12-2019 18:27
  
  RSPCA investigates after lawyer Jolyon Maugham kills foxAnimal welfare workers express sadness at Maugham’s killing of fox at London home
  
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• It’s unfair to blame the Ministry of Defence for all of its problems

  27-12-2019 18:10
  
  It’s unfair to blame the Ministry of Defence for all of its problemsThe Ministry of Defence has been hit by factors outside of its control, writes Clive Murgatroyd, while David Lowry says that the expense of Trident renewal is a huge part of defence spending that cannot be ignored
  
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• Shopping for a solution to rising malnutrition among older people

  27-12-2019 18:09
  
  Shopping for a solution to rising malnutrition among older peopleJudith Bennett suggests ways of combating the soaring number of people aged 60 and over diagnosed with malnutrition
  
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• Another twist in the Wallis Simpson saga

  27-12-2019 18:08
  
  Another twist in the Wallis Simpson sagaSolicitor Robert Egerton’s familiarity with the hotel at the heart of the divorce case made his wife suspicious, recalls Hugo Vickers
  
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• Fawlty memories of Basil’s rectitude

  27-12-2019 18:07
  
  Fawlty memories of Basil’s rectitude. Social care | Nicky Henson in Fawlty Towers | Pedanticus pronunciation | Trump and windmills | Sprout recipes
  
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• Scottish census body backs self-ID guidance for sex question

  27-12-2019 17:59
  
  Scottish census body backs self-ID guidance for sex questionPeople should be advised to state how they identify rather than legal status, report says
  
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• Snow Patrol front man Gary Lightbody pays tribute to ‘funniest’ father

  27-12-2019 17:33
  
  Jack Lightbody's funeral was held on Christmas Eve and his son posted details on his Instagram account on Friday.
  
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• Couple handed £15,000 accidentally left in box at recycling centre

  27-12-2019 17:20
  
  The pair had been clearing the home of a recently deceased relative in Bath.
  
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• Police investigate film of man hitting van with dead fox

  27-12-2019 17:13
  
  Police investigate film of man hitting van with dead fox. Video appears to show attack on vehicle containing anti-hunting activists in Yorkshire
  
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