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Benefit fraud: Government to spend £500m to tackle overpaymenton December 13, 2021 at 12:08 am

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Police clear student encampments in Boston and Los Angeles - and demonstrators clash with police in Austin.Police clear student encampments in Boston and Los...
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Crystal Palace will only entertain offers for Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise that start at £60m or more for each player.Crystal Palace will only...
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Watch: Visitors react to trial Venice tourist feeon April 25,...

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From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee.From Thursday visitors making a...
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Capt Sir Tom’s family home on sale for £2.25mon April...

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The Bedfordshire home that the veteran fundraiser lived in with his family is now on the market.The Bedfordshire home that the veteran fundraiser lived...
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Self-doubt is a universal woe. We have all experienced feelings of uncertainty or lack of esteem regarding some less-than-favorable aspect of ourselves. It’s a...
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Stretford stabbing: Four murder arrests after boy, 16, dieson January 23, 2022 at 12:49 pm

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The teenager was found with stab wounds and died shortly after being taken to hospital, police say.The teenager was found with stab wounds and...
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Rikki Neave murder: James Watson jailed for 15 yearson June 24, 2022 at 11:41 am

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James Watson, who was 13 at the time of the killing, evaded justice for nearly three decades.Image source, Cambridgeshire PoliceThe killer of a six-year-old...
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Jacob Rees-Mogg blames interest rates for economic turmoilon October 12, 2022 at 9:10 am

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The business secretary disagrees with the assertion that the government's mini-budget sparked market uncertainty.The business secretary disagrees with the assertion that the government's mini-budget...
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Shoppers avoid city centres on Christmas Eve, figures suggeston December 24, 2021 at 3:33 pm

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The number of visitors to city centre High Streets is down, with inner London taking a big hit.Image source, PA MediaThe number of Christmas...
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Nightmare start for McIlroy as Garcia takes early Players Championship leadon March 11, 2021 at 6:46 pm

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Rory McIlroy makes a disappointing start to the defence of his title at the Players Championship as he slumped to a seven-over 79 at...
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Covid-19: Everyone ‘has to play their part’ in lockdown easing, warns Hancockon February 23, 2021 at 8:43 am

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock says lifting restrictions in England is dependent on how people act.Everybody has to "play their part" to meet the dates...
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The Crooked House: Mystery and anger surround wonky pub destructionon August 13, 2023 at 12:19 am

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Former customers raise a glass to The Crooked House as they look for answers about its sudden demise.Former customers raise a glass to The...
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Diamonds v trees: The community trying to save its foreston November 8, 2021 at 12:02 am

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The Madhya Pradesh state government says a new diamond mine will bring jobs but local people say their lives will be destroyed.
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EastEnders actress Mona Hammond dies aged 91on July 5, 2022 at 11:16 am

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She was best known playing Blossom Jackson in the soap, as well as championing black theatre talent.Image source, Getty ImagesMona Hammond, the former EastEnders...
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Strictly dancer Windsor’s family thank fanson February 22, 2024 at 6:53 pm

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Robin Windsor's family also ask for the "constant" speculation around the 44-year-old's death to stop.This video can not be playedTo play this video you...
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Tonga volcano: Eruption more powerful than atomic bomb, Nasa sayson January 24, 2022 at 11:53 am

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The eruption earlier this month showered the Pacific nation in ash and triggered a tsunami.Image source, Consulate of the Kingdom of TongaA volcanic eruption...
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Windsor Castle: Hundreds queue to visit Queen’s final resting place in St George’s Chapelon September 29, 2022 at 10:14 am

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The Queen was buried with Prince Philip and alongside the remains of her father, mother and sister.The Queen was buried with Prince Philip and...
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Bristol stabbings: Boys, 15 and 16, killed in stabbing attack namedon January 29, 2024 at 2:59 am

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A 44-year-old man and a boy, 15, have been arrested after an attack in Bristol, say police.This video can not be playedTo play this...
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‘Critical mass’ of polluters setting carbon targetson May 11, 2022 at 11:01 pm

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The number of big firms setting climate targets reaches a 'critical mass' say UN-backed researchers.Image source, Getty ImagesThe number of big polluters setting targets...
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Former city minister Lord Myners of Truro dies age 73on January 16, 2022 at 5:53 pm

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He led some of the UK's best-known companies and helped shape the response to the 2008 financial crisis.Image source, PA MediaFormer city minister and...
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Queen’s life at Balmoral celebrated in exhibitionon April 1, 2022 at 5:16 am

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The Platinum Jubilee event includes an imposing sculpture highlighting salmon conservation on the River Dee.
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