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Dolls' heads pop up in UK potholes in repair plea

Fed up with potholes in the Southwest of England, one resident took it on himself to place children's dolls heads in potholes, the amusement of many residents.

02/05/2018

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Key local elections across the UK

Key local elections across the UK

02/05/2018

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UK PM faces revolt over future customs plans

Senior British lawmakers that back Brexit have demanded that she drops a proposal for a customs partnership with the EU once it leaves the bloc

02/05/2018

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Scotland fixes a minimum price on alcohol in bid to save lives

With 22 alcohol-related deaths a week, Scotland takes action to relieve its health services & give hope to addicts by targeting heavy drinkers' favourite cheapest brands.

01/05/2018

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Jingle Bells: May Day Morris dancing in England

Clashing sticks, waving handkerchiefs and jangling bells are all part of a cherished British tradition celebrated on May 1st

01/05/2018

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'We're in the Money': Sainsbury's CEO sings his way into an apology after hot-mic moment

Sainsbury's CEO Mike Coupe was left rather red-faced after being caught singing 'We're in the Money' just hours after announcing the supermarket's plan to buy Asda.

01/05/2018

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Europe Ryder Cup Captain Thomas Bjorn's practical joke

The famous golfer turns up unannounced at a fan's door afer receiving his jokey letter.

01/05/2018

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UK: New Home Secretary Javid pledges Windrush help

Sajid Javid, the first Interior Minister from Britain's Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community, says that putting things right for the Windrush generation is his immediate priority

01/05/2018

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Watch: Minimum alcohol pricing in Scotland

The new law will come into effect on May 1st.

01/05/2018

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House of Lords gives Commons Brexit-blocking powers

Britain's upper house on Monday voted to give parliament powers to block or delay a final deal on departure from the European Union, defeating Prime Minister Theresa May's government.

30/04/2018

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Rudd quits and Javid takes over at Home Office, but May's woes deepen

UK Prime Minister loses key ally who takes blame for policies Theresa May instigated while Home Secretary, a fact the Labour opposition has been underlining.

30/04/2018

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British interior ministry gets first Muslim head as Windrush scandal claims Rudd

Theresa May loses a strong supporter in cabinet, but for Sajid Javid, son of Pakistani immigrants, it is a considerable step up.

30/04/2018

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UK gets new interior minister

Sajid Javid appointed in wake of Amber Rudd's Windrush departure

30/04/2018

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EU's Barnier 'not an honest broker', says DUP leader

Northern Ireland party leader launches attack on EU Brexit negotiator.

30/04/2018

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UK's No 2 and No 3 supermarkets to merge

A deal to create the biggest retailer in the UK is in the works.

30/04/2018

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UK home secretary Rudd resigns amid immigration scandal

British Home Secretary Amber Rudd resigned has resigned saying she had mistakenly misled parliament over whether her department had targets for deporting illegal immigrants.

30/04/2018

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Amber Rudd resigns over Windrush scandal

UK's Home Secretary steps down after misleading a parliamentary committee over government deportation targets.

30/04/2018

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Londoners #finishformatt, runner who died during last leg of marathon

Hundreds of runners turned out to complete the last section of the London marathon route in honour of Matt Campbell, who died during the race.

29/04/2018

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Watch: Tesla driver ‘puts on autopilot and moves to passenger seat’

These are the moments after a Tesla driver in England turned on autopilot and moved to the passenger seat of his car.

29/04/2018

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Alfie Evans: Thousands of balloons released in tribute to toddler

Crowds gathered to release thousands of balloons into the air at a memorial for Alfie Evans hours after his father said he had died.

28/04/2018

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Toxic caterpillar outbreak in London

Londoners have been warned about an outbreak of toxic caterpillars that can cause fever, rashes and breathing difficulties.

28/04/2018

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Watch: Dashcam footage shows drunk’s erratic driving before crash

This is what it’s like to be driving when you’re drunk. Warning: some viewers may find this footage upsetting.

28/04/2018

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Legal battle toddler Alfie Evans, one, loses his fight for life

His death comes a week after life support was withdrawn.

28/04/2018

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MPs believe rail system is broken ahead of planned strikes

MPs believe the privatised rail system is inadequate for passengers due to the Department of Transports management failing to anticipate strikes over driverless trains and poor railway lines.

27/04/2018

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Rise in UK crime adds pressure on Rudd and May

An increase in violent crime in major cities is especially worrying, but critics say the prime minister only has herself to blame for policies she enacted while doing Amber Rudd's current job.

27/04/2018

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UK: Rudd urged to quit over Windrush scandal

Britain's Labour opposition is spearheading calls for the resignation of Home Secretary Amber Rudd amid the scandal over the country's treatment of Caribbean immigrants. However PM Theresa May has expressed confidence in her minister.

26/04/2018