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Gay marriage question threatens to break up Church of England

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Lawn mower race in the UK

The Formula One Spanish Grand Prix was on most petrol-heads minds this weekend but for a dedicated few in Britain the new lawn mower race season was their adrenaline…

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'Moors murderer' who killed five children in UK dies in prison

The notorious child killer Ian Brady has died aged 79.

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Cutting-edge car calls cops on drunk driver

Car safety feature lands drunk driver in hot water with police after it automatically called them to report an accident.

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Every day in the life of The Everyday Man

Living it chats to John Robertson, blogger behind The Everyday Man

Sport

Chelsea clinch Premier League title

Former Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi scored from close range to down West Brom 1-0 at the Hawthorns, handing Chelsea their sixth Premier League title.

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UK hospitals, Spanish businesses hit by cyber attack

Hackers have launched massive ransomware attacks on the UK health service and a range of Spain's biggest companies in a bid to extort money.

Sport

Manchester United hold on to reach Europa League final

Manchester United survived a late scare to draw at home to Celta Vigo and reach the Europa League final on Thursday.

Economy

Bank of England says solid economic growth is linked to 'smooth' Brexit

UK central bank cuts 2017 growth forecast only slightly, warns wages not keeping up with higher inflation means difficulty for British households.

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Activists urge early deal on EU citizens rights

Activists and experts from the UK want the EU and Britain to protect citizens rights after Brexit.

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Who is Surridge? 4 things to know about the appointment of Cavalli’s new creative director.

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Brexit questioned as Labour launches UK election campaign

Jeremy Corbyn has reportedly refused to confirm whether he would go ahead with Brexit if Labour were to win the UK election on June 8.

United Kingdom

Banksy shows workman removing star from EU flag

The latest work of graffiti artist Banksy shows a workman removing a star from an EU flag.

Sport

The Corner: Arsenal beat United

Arsene Wenger recorded his first league victory over Jose Mourinho with a 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium

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Duke of Edinburgh admired as a god

A tribe in Vanuatu was shocked and dismayed to discover on Saturday (May 6) that the man they pray to as the son of an ancestral local mountain god will likely never return to their Pacific Island…

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"Brexit for the many, not the few" promises UK's opposition leader

In a swipe at Prime Minister Theresa May, the opposition leader said a Labour government would not threaten Europe during negotiations.

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UK election: Sturgeon plays down Tory threat in Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has played down the threat from the ruling Conservatives in Scotland a day after Prime Minister Theresa May’s party made big gains in local elections…

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EU Brexit negotiator Barnier demands guarantees on citizens' rights

Speaking at an EU conference in Italy on Friday, chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said that member states must have reassurances that citizens affected by Britain’s withdrawal from the bloc will

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Conservative catastrophe? Tories lose tied council seat after random draw

Rival candidates were forced into a drawing of straws to decide the winner of a local council seat in north-east England.

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UK: firefighters rescue a sheep wedged between rocks

A sheep named Dolly has been rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in a five-metre-deep rock crevice on moorland in West Yorkshire.

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Conservatives make early gains in UK's local elections - a sign of things to come in June?

Voters in the UK have chosen their new local councillors, and PM Theresa May’s Conservatives have made major gains from Labour and the Liberal Democrats.

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Euroviews. How Theresa May took Britons out from Europe

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How the press reacted to Theresa May's attack on Brussels

After accusing Brussels of interfering in the UK General Election, Theresa May has been cheered on and criticised by the UK press.