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'Speedboat killer' Jack Shepherd loses appeal against conviction

"Speedboat killer" Jack Shepherd has lost his appeal against his conviction for manslaughter

11/04/2019

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Coldstream Guards bring Game of Thrones to The Tower of London

The crowd waiting for the traditional melody of "The Standard of St. George March" were surprised to suddenly hear the soundtrack of "Game of Thrones".

10/04/2019

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WikiLeaks: Is spying on Assange ironic?

The organisation said individuals had threatened to leak the private documents, videos and audio gathered on its founder, Julian Assange.

10/04/2019

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Euroviews. LGBT education in the UK must not stop with children when adults are part of the problem ǀ View

The UK’s track record for the discussion of LGBT+ topics in the classroom remains poor. But all that could change is parents get behind the changes being introduced by the government.

10/04/2019

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UK MPs barely mention the B-word ahead of key EU summit

EU leaders are to decide on Wednesday whether to grant the UK a second Brexit extension and by how long.

10/04/2019

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We tried a treehouse suite amongst the ancient trees of the New Forest

Staying at Chewton Glen, winner of the ‘Best Hotel in the British Isles’.

10/04/2019

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EU mulls ‘flexible’ Brexit extension longer than UK's June 30 request

European Council President Donald Tusk has suggested a Brexit delay of up to a year that could be shortened, ahead of a decisive summit in Brussels.

10/04/2019

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MPs back idea of Brexit extension to June 30 ahead of EU summit

British MPs have this afternoon endorsed Prime Minister Theresa May's request to the European Union to delay Brexit until June 30, adding weight to the pitch she will make to EU leaders in Brussels on Wednesday.

09/04/2019

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Ex-Ecuador president warns Assange faces immediate arrest

Former Ecuadorian president, Rafael Correa, told Euronews that Julian Assange faces immediate arrest

09/04/2019

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What do EU leaders say about another Brexit extension?

Leaders from the other 27 EU countries meet on Wednesday to decide on the UK’s request for a Brexit delay until June 30.

09/04/2019

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May and Merkel meet as UK parliament passes Brexit delay law

The UK prime minister will also travel to Paris on Tuesday on a last-ditch mission to argue for another Brexit extension.

08/04/2019

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Britain steps up fight over 'online harms' with regulation proposal

Britain proposed new online safety laws on Monday that could see social media platforms or tech companies fined or blocked if they fail to protect users from harmful content.

08/04/2019

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London introduces Ultra Low Emission Zone to combat air pollution

An Ultra Low Emission Zone has been introduced in London by the mayor, Sadiq Kahn. With nearly 1000 people hospitalised due to asthma in the capital each year, the move aims to reduce traffic in the city centre.

08/04/2019

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"Everyone" would be dead if Russia led Novichok attack, victim told

"I didn't really get any answers. I just got Russian propaganda," the man whose partner died of Novichok said.

07/04/2019

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Brexit: customs union at centre of compromise talks

British Prime Minister Theresa May says a compromise deal with Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party is still possible.

07/04/2019

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Prince William works undercover as a British spy

William spent past 3 weeks on training programmes with MI5, MI6 and GCHQ

07/04/2019

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Stay in a repurposed private plane, yurt or spaceship

Getting down with nature without passing up on life’s little luxuries at Apple Camping, Pembrokeshire, Wales.

07/04/2019

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The UK stockpiles for chaotic Brexit that may never happen

Consumers, government departments and businesses are spending millions on preparing for a "no-deal " Brexit, even though no one knows if it will happen.

06/04/2019

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UK removes 'European Union' title from British passport

One woman tweeted the new passport she was issued with - with one major removal from the front cover.

06/04/2019

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Nigel Farage 'not happy' about standing in European elections

One of Britain's foremost Brexit supporters, Nigel Farage, confirms he will lead his new party into the European elections but he is 'not happy'

05/04/2019

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Watch: ‘The only Brexit positive is people take Europe more seriously’

At least someone’s glass is half full when it comes to Brexit.

05/04/2019

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Pro-EU messages emblazoned across England’s Europe-facing cliffs

'This is our star and we're fighting for it,' says anti-Brexit campaign group in a message aimed at Europe.

05/04/2019

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Watch: London start-up turns lobster shells into plastic alternative

A bio-polymer in crustacean shells called chitin can be developed into a biodegradable and recyclable material.

05/04/2019

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No decision to expel Julian Assange, says senior Ecuador official

Assange has been holed up inside Ecuador's London embassy since 2012.

05/04/2019

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Dad-to-be Prince Harry observes a ballet class and makes a baby smile while visiting a YMCA

Dad-to-be Prince Harry showcased his fun-loving side while at a YMCA in west London Wednesday (3 APRIL 2019).

04/04/2019

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Brexit metaphor? UK parliament suspended amid water leak

A parliamentary session had to be suspended this afternoon after water could be seen dripping from the roof.

04/04/2019