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Creepy clown police warnings as craze spreads

Creepy clown police warnings as craze spreads

1st Nov, 2016

Police across England have been called to dozens of incidents in which pranksters dress as "creepy clowns" to deliberately scare people. The culprits are said to be followin...

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Dalian Atkinson death raises concerns about police Taser use

Dalian Atkinson death raises concerns about police Taser use

1st Sep, 2016

The death of former Aston Villa footballer Dalian Atkinson after he was reportedly tasered three times by the police has raised renewed concerns about police use of the weapon.

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Jo Cox MP death: Thomas Mair appears at Old Bailey

Jo Cox MP death: Thomas Mair appears at Old Bailey

1st Jul, 2016

Thomas Mair, 52, was remanded in custody by Mr Justice Sweeney after appearing by videolink.

He is also charged with grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm with int...

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The UK&#39;s EU referendum: All you need to know

The UK&#39;s EU referendum: All you need to know

1st Jun, 2016

What is happening?

A referendum is being held on Thursday, 23 June to decide whether Britain should leave or remain in the European Union. Thi...

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Queen’s 90th birthday: Prince William pays tribute

Queen’s 90th birthday: Prince William pays tribute

1st May, 2016

He was speaking in a BBC interview in which he paid tribute to the Queen on the eve of her 90th birthday.

She had been a “guiding example” of what a go...

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Dying dads disability benefits axed after he CUDDLED his little girl during assessment

Dying dads disability benefits axed after he CUDDLED his little girl during assessment

1st Apr, 2016

A dying dad has told how his disability benefit was axed – after he lovingly reached out to hug his four-year-old daughter.

Father-of-five Mark Roberts, 45, has ...

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Diabetic woman died after five-hour ambulance delay

Diabetic woman died after five-hour ambulance delay

1st Mar, 2016

Lisa Day, 27, a type 1 diabetic, fell severely ill in September last year, St Pancras Coroner's Court heard.

When an ambulance arrived she had suffered a heart att...

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Australia politician sorry for gay UK widower disrespect

Australia politician sorry for gay UK widower disrespect

1st Feb, 2016

The premier of South Australia State has apologised to a gay British widower after state authorities refused to recognise his marriage.

Briton David Bulmer-Rizzi, 32, died...

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Waitress asked dwarf’s girlfriend if he ‘wanted a high chair’ for date

Waitress asked dwarf’s girlfriend if he ‘wanted a high chair’ for date

1st Oct, 2015

A man with dwarfism says his girlfriend was once asked whether he ‘wanted a high chair’ during their date at a restaurant.

Phil Lusted, 31, has spoken ...

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Father let daughter drown rather than be rescued by male lifeguards because it would dishonour her

Father let daughter drown rather than be rescued by male lifeguards because it would dishonour her

1st Sep, 2015

The father stopped the rescue team from saving her because he preferred that she die than be touched by a strange man.

A woman drowned when her father stopped male lifegua...

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About Bruce: How Bruce Jenne's Transition Made the Kardashians Unexpected Role Models

About Bruce: How Bruce Jenne's Transition Made the Kardashians Unexpected Role Models

1st Jun, 2015

An emotional Keeping Up With the Kardashians special on Bruce Jenner’s transition proved why the reality TV stars are more culturally important and necessary than we thought.
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Mephedrone: Five people arrested after six teens hospitalised after taking bubble drug

Mephedrone: Five people arrested after six teens hospitalised after taking bubble drug

1st Apr, 2015

Incident: Six teens are ill from taking mephedrone, it is suspected six teenagers are in hospital and one is in a critical condition after taking illegal drugs. Five people have been arrested...

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