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Bombs fell on Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury during an attack by Zeppelin airships on the night of 31 March-1 April 1916.
Twelve people were killed in Suffolk, with further deaths in Essex.
A service of commemoration was held at Bury St Edmunds cemetery at midday... | Civilian deaths inflicted by German airships during World War One have been remembered on the 100th anniversary. |
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He described Russia as a growing challenge for the US.
Relations between Russia and the West have plummeted since Russia annexed the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea in March 2014.
The Pentagon will also propose a 50% increase in spending on the campaign against ... | The Pentagon is to propose quadrupling its budget for European defence in 2017 in the light of "Russian aggression", US Defence Secretary Ash Carter says. |
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John Holmes, 53, who taught at Landau Forte College, Derby, grabbed the Year 8 pupil during a geography lesson.
A National College for Teaching and Leadership disciplinary panel banned him from teaching for two years for "unacceptable professional conduct".
Ho... | A teacher who held a student in a headlock and made a "pretend" threat to kill him with a knife has been banned from the profession. |
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Despite the British sounding names, the "farms" do not exist and the produce is often sourced from abroad.
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) says the labels may give customers a false idea of where the produce is sourced.
Tesco said in a statement: "We've name... | Britain's farmers have said Tesco's fresh produce labelled with "fictional farm" brands may be misleading. |
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Reflecting on 2015, Dr Barry Morgan said cuts to libraries and community facilities were "desperate".
Speaking to BBC Radio Wales' Sunday Supplement he also restated his opposition to UK military intervention in Syria.
Dr Morgan argued there were parallels to ... | The Archbishop of Wales has claimed austerity is impacting on the "soul of society" in Wales. |
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A full road closure will be in place in Cardiff city centre from 12:30 GMT to 17:30 with the kickoff at 14:30 at the Principality Stadium.
Arriva Trains Wales passengers are advised a new queuing system will be in place at Cardiff Central for the match.
The co... | Rugby fans are advised to be aware of travel restrictions and road closures due to Wales' Six Nations clash against Italy in Cardiff of Saturday. |
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Durban was stripped of hosting the Games in March after failing to meet the criteria set by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF).
Liverpool has declared its interest in staging the Games, as part of a bid to host the 2026 event.
Birmingham, London and Manch... | British cities interested in hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games have been asked by the UK government to submit proposals for staging the event. |
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The Serb came back from two sets to one down to win 5-7 6-3 3-6 6-1 6-1.
Djokovic, 30, finished strongly despite making 55 unforced errors and arguing with umpire Carlos Ramos over a conduct warning.
The second seed goes on to face Spain's Albert Ramos-Vinolas... | Defending champion Novak Djokovic survived a third-round scare at the French Open to beat unseeded Argentine Diego Schwartzman in five sets. |
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Eight-year-old Fabi was moved from Chester Zoo, where he fathered seven cubs with a female who was born at Paignton.
The move was necessary after Paignton's 14-year-old male, Tenang, had to be put to sleep because of illness in June,
Sumatran tigers are critic... | A rare Sumatran tiger has arrived at Paignton Zoo in Devon as part of a European breeding programme. |
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High dynamic range (HDR) clips feature a wider range of colours and a greater number of brightness levels between black and white. This boosts contrast and can make images seem more detailed.
However, users will require compatible screens to see the improvemen... | YouTube has introduced support for technology that promises to make its videos appear more vibrant and realistic. |
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The chancellor said this could include raising income and inheritance taxes and cutting the NHS budget.
But 65 Tory MPs have said his position would be "untenable" if he tries to cut NHS, police and school spending.
And Vote Leave criticised Remain's "hysteric... | George Osborne says he will have to slash public spending and increase taxes in an emergency Budget to tackle a £30bn "black hole" if the UK votes to leave the European Union. |
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Ian Hamilton pulled out the weapon and pointed it at Neil McIntyre in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, in July 2016.
Hamilton, who is from Kilwinning, said "you're getting robbed" as he tried to force Mr McIntyre, 31, to hand over his takings.
The 30-year-old pled guilty... | A TSB account manager pulled a gun on an ice cream van man as he tried to rob him, then sent him a Facebook message to apologise, a court has heard. |
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Just 15 minutes before the meal, he and his wife Lisa had no idea who would be joining them.
Then the news came in - it was Mark Zuckerberg.
According to Mr Moore, the CEO had told Facebook staff he wanted to meet traditional Democrats who had voted for Donald... | Daniel Moore of Newton Falls, Ohio speaks warmly of the stranger who appeared at his dinner table on Friday night. |
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Thomas Docherty, who is originally from Bellshill, took his inspiration from the wreath that lies at the foot of The Royal Mint's own on-site war memorial.
His £5 coin features a full-colour wreath surrounded by the inscription: Their name liveth for evermore... | A Royal Mint designer from North Lanarkshire has been selected to design this year's special Remembrance Day coin. |
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Atletico scored a potentially valuable away goal when Fernando Torres blasted in a clinical first-time shot.
But the game turned when Torres was sent off before half-time for two needless bookings inside seven minutes.
Holders Barca upped the tempo after the b... | Luis Suarez scored twice as Barcelona fought back to beat 10-man Atletico Madrid in an action-packed Champions League quarter-final first leg. |
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The rapid charger is one of 25 set up across Kent, Sussex and Surrey.
It is part of a plan by public sector-led Energise Network to set up more than 150 charging points across the region by the end of the year.
The network has rapid (30 minute), fast (three to... | A rapid car charger has been installed by Crawley Borough Council as part of a drive to have a network of charging points across the South East. |
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The process of beatification, or declaring the late pontiff to be "blessed", is a crucial step towards making him a saint.
John Paul II died in 2005 after a papacy of nearly 27 years.
The Vatican credits him with the miraculous cure of a nun said to have had P... | Pope Benedict XVI has formally approved a miracle attributed to his late predecessor, paving the way to John Paul II's beatification on 1 May. |
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The US and the UK were among the countries which sponsored a resolution which for the first time explicitly calls for an international probe.
Sri Lanka's army defeated separatist Tamil Tiger rebels after 26 years of bloody civil war in May 2009.
Both sides hav... | The UN Human Rights Council has voted for a resolution which paves the way for an inquiry into rights abuses at the close of Sri Lanka's civil war. |
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Signs of liquid water had been seen on southern Mars, but the latest findings reveal similar signals in craters in the north of the Red Planet.
The team made their discovery by examining data from instruments on board Europe's Mars Express and Nasa's Mars Reco... | The whole of Mars' surface was shaped by liquid water around four billion years ago, say scientists. |
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It follows the case of a woman wrongly told she had miscarried nine weeks into her pregnancy after a scan at the University Hospital of Wales.
Emily Wheatley, from Monmouth, went on to have a healthy baby daughter, Ella.
The Public Service Ombudsman for Wales ... | A Cardiff hospital has been forced to apologise for flaws in the way it diagnosed miscarriages over many years. |
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The tutors allege there was a "climate of intimidation and fear" at Green Spring Academy Shoreditch, where "dishonesty was the main ingredient".
Head teacher Mark Keary was suspended last month over exam-fixing claims.
Green Spring Education Trust said it had ... | Teachers at a high-flying East London academy have claimed they witnessed coursework and examinations being marked falsely. |
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The Railwaymen's four-year stay in League One was ended last week but they went ahead when Oliver Turton's 25-yard shot dipped over goalkeeper Joe Anyon.
Williams lashed in a right-footed effort to equalise before Hakeeb Adelakun turned in a cross for 2-1.
It ... | Relegated Crewe slumped to a seventh successive loss as Luke Williams' brace helped Scunthorpe to victory. |
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She only started singing in the mid-60s "for smoking money," she once told US radio station NPR.
But her richly detailed, confessional lyrics changed folk music.
Before Mitchell, singer-songwriters concentrated on love and politics. After her, they sang about ... | Joni Mitchell describes herself as a "painter who writes songs" with a "little helium voice". |
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The team's mechanical arm proved superior to 15 rivals at moving dozens of different products between a box and shelves without damaging them.
Amazon says it hopes such robots could one day work "shoulder-to-shoulder" with... | A Dutch team of roboticists has won 2016's Amazon Picking Challenge. |
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The Irish province secured a bonus point by half-time as Darren Sweetnam, Conor Murray, CJ Stander and Simon Zebo all touched down.
After a further penalty try and Stephen Archer score, Stander notched his second try after the break.
Peter O'Mahony came on for... | Munster made it four wins from their opening five games in the Pro12 as they strolled to victory over Zebre. |
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Although it's already been used by industry, the military and some emergency services, it was expensive and therefore had a limited market.
But in the same way that GPS location tech has now found its way into cars, smartphones, cameras and many other devices,... | Soon we'll all be feeling the heat, thanks to thermal imaging technology. |
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Chris Wood had the best chance of the first half for the visitors but shot wide, while Kemar Roofe headed over.
All the goals came in a dramatic final 17 minutes, with Stuart Dallas' strike into the corner putting Leeds ahead.
Elliott Bennett's shot from 20 ya... | Leeds United moved to within a point of third-placed Reading by winning at Championship strugglers Blackburn. |
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Frank Moussa fired in from the edge of the box to put the visitors in front, before Southend's Adam Barrett turned a cross from Lowe into his own net.
The Shrimpers regained the lead when David Mooney's effort went in off the post, but Lowe side-footed in to l... | Ryan Lowe scored twice in his final game for Bury as they came from behind to beat Southend and finish above them. |
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A call was made to the coastguard about 02:00 following the incident which happened near Girdleness Lighthouse.
Aberdeen and Stonehaven Coastguard rescue teams, along with two lifeboats from Aberdeen and a helicopter, were involved in the search.
Coastguards l... | A large-scale search after a man fell overboard from a fishing boat south east of Aberdeen has been suspended. |
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The 31-year-old striker, who was a part of his country's 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012-winning squads, joined the Swans from Sevilla.
He now hopes to emulate former Swan Michu in playing for Spain while plying his club trade at the Liberty Stadium.
"I would lik... | Fernando Llorente hopes to force his way back into Spain's squad by impressing for new club Swansea City. |
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The government is scrapping automatic "cost caps" which limit the costs of losing such a challenge.
Opponents claim the changes will make it "impossible" to "hold the government to account".
But the government says people will not be expected to pay above thei... | New rules have come into force which could dramatically reduce the ability of individuals and non-governmental organisations to bring legal challenges to protect the environment. |
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Irvine received a second yellow card after 38 minutes with the score 1-1 and Burton then conceded three times to slip to a second league defeat.
"I've got no problems with the first yellow card but the second one was harsh," said Clough.
Burton will try to mak... | Burton Albion manager Nigel Clough labelled the sending off of Jackson Irvine during his side's 4-1 defeat at Hull on Saturday as "harsh". |
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The 32-year-old former Brentford and Colchester United player has featured 79 times in his two and a half seasons with the Chairboys.
He had been out of contract, along with ex-Chairboys defender Aaron Pierre, who joined Northampton Town on Friday.
"Delighted ... | Wycombe Wanderers midfielder Marcus Bean has signed a new one-year contract with the League Two side. |
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The 43-year-old, who finished fourth in the event in 2016, hit eight birdies to return a bogey-free round.
Dredge's round of 64 is his best since regaining his tour card last year.
Meanwhile, former US Open champion Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland started ... | Welsh golfer Bradley Dredge carded an eight-under-par 64 in the opening round to lead the Qatar Masters by one shot over Finland's Mikko Korhonen. |
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He's been awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen's New Year's Honours list for services to Drama.
Speaking to Greg James on Radio 1 he says: "Turning it down doesn't really exist - you have to say if you'd accept it before it'... | James Corden says he thought about not accepting his OBE from the Queen. |
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Yovan Garcia accessed payroll records at Security Specialists, which provides private security patrols, to inflate the number of hours he had worked.
He later hacked the firm's servers to steal data and defaced its website.
District Judge Michael Fitzgerald sa... | A former private security officer in California must pay nearly $319,000 (£248,000) in damages for attacking his employer's computer systems. |
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A tournament was held in glitzy Las Vegas and broadcast on television, with a million dollars up for grabs as prize money.
The game has become a big box office sport event -... | The board game chess has been given a glamorous makeover in the United States. |
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Natalie McArthur locked her father's Yorkshire terrier in a car boot on a hot day, causing it to die of a cardiac seizure brought on by heatstroke.
Her daughter Caitlin kept a menagerie including three ducks and six hamsters in small cages in her bedroom.
A sh... | A mother and daughter who admitted mistreating animals have been banned from keeping pets for five years. |
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Yet his legacy extends far beyond the microphone. He was also an exceptional all-round cricketer and one of Australia's finest captains.
BBC Sport looks back on Benaud's remarkable life on and off the field.
Born ... | Richie Benaud, who has died aged 84, will be remembered as one of cricket's finest commentators. |
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The build-up to the second Test has been dominated by the two coaches exchanging views in the media.
On Sunday Gatland accused the All Blacks of using dangerous tactics, with Hansen calling his fellow Kiwi "desper... | New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has played down the war of words with Lions counterpart Warren Gatland, and insists there is no animosity between the pair. |
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Staff told police that beef items on their menu were buffalo, not cow, meat.
Police said they only went to Kerala House as a "preventive measure", not to investigate the complaint or take meat samples.
An angry Kerala government has complained to the police.
K... | The canteen of a Delhi guesthouse belonging to the southern Indian state of Kerala was visited by police after a rightwing Hindu group complained it had beef on its menu. |
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The 20 top-flight English teams made a pre-tax loss of £110m, after two consecutive seasons in the black, according to figures from Deloitte.
Clubs saw increased player expenditure, operating costs and one-off charges.
The two Manchester clubs' revenues increa... | Premier League clubs posted record revenues of £3.6bn in 2015-16, but still struggled to make a profit. |
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But in love, as in tennis, there is always room for surprises.
Talking about her evening with 20-year-old John Goehrke, Ms Bouchard called him a "gentleman" and declared it "awesome!"
Asked by a reporter if there would be a second date, she answered: "For sure... | When Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard agreed to a date with a student after losing a Twitter wager, it had the hallmarks of a one-off event. |
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Rooney, with 53 England goals in 119 appearances, left Manchester United to return to Everton this summer with his place in Old Trafford's history books also assured after he overtook Sir Bobby Charlton's club rec... | Wayne Rooney's retirement from international duty - announced after England's all-time record goalscorer had been told he had won a recall at 31 - closes another chapter in his illustrious story. |
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Ukrainian Iryna Nohai and her South African fiance Emlyn Culverwell were arrested in Abu Dhabi after a doctor discovered Ms Nohai was pregnant.
Sex outside marriage is illegal in the religiously conservative Gulf nation.
Mr Culverwell's mother had pleaded for ... | A couple jailed for a month in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over "unlawful sex" have been released and the charges against them dropped. |
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The Jesse Window conservation was completed in November following a three-year, £500,000 project.
Free guided tours are being offered for the first time on Saturday and Sunday as part of a weekend of celebrations.
The window is described as one the most remar... | A recently restored medieval stained glass window at Wells Cathedral is to be shown off during an event to celebrate the project's completion. |
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Two men and a woman were arrested after the front door of a property was set on fire in Berwyn Street, Bala.
North Wales Police officers were called at about 23:00 BST on Tuesday.
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service and the police are carrying out a joint inve... | Three people have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a flat fire in Gwynedd. |
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His England counterpart Wayne Rooney, 30, has said the tournament in Russia will be his last.
But 32-year-old Williams hopes his summer move from Swansea City to Everton will prolong his career.
"I would like to think so. I am not retiring today," he said.
"I ... | Wales captain Ashley Williams has no intention of retiring from international football as he prepares to lead his country in their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign. |
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David Mundell told Holyrood's Europe committee that it was "absolutely wrong" to suggest individual areas or industries could win separate deals.
However, he said there could be "differential" arrangements within the single UK deal for some sectors, such as th... | Scotland will not get a "special deal" when the UK leaves the EU, the Scottish secretary has told MSPs. |
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The Labour MP is urging people to "break the silence" about the issue, a taboo subject he says must be tackled.
He told the BBC it "hurts like hell" to talk about his father, who died in the run-up to May's general election.
Children at risk must be identified... | Ex-minister Liam Byrne has called for more to be done to help children whose parents are "hazardous drinkers" after speaking publicly about his father's fight with alcohol addiction. |
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Despite carrying 50 million vehicles a year, the status meant nitrogen dioxide recordings were not reported to the EU.
Consisting of the Dartford Tunnel and QEII Bridge, the crossing - officially known as the A282 - connects the M25 north and south of the Rive... | Pollution levels around the Dartford Crossing have been excluded from government air quality assessments because it was classed as a "rural" road, the BBC has discovered. |
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About 24 of the rocks, known as Hertfordshire Puddingstone, were removed from the former St Albans Museum grounds.
It is thought they were taken from the garden between the 3 and 14 April.
Hertfordshire Police said the theft of the rare rock was being treated ... | A collection of prehistoric stones thought be about 54 million years old has been stolen from a former museum site, police have said. |
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More than two million people have watched it on Facebook and Instagram in the two days since it was published.
In the upbeat video, Ana-Alecia Ayala dances with her "chemo buddy" Danielle Andrus in a Texas hospital, while still connected to her intravenous lin... | A video of a cancer patient dancing in defiance of her condition while still in her hospital ward has gone viral. |
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Figures from the Fifty Thousand Homes campaign show permission has been given for 50,000 new houses and flats in the capital each year since 2014.
But the group said 36% of these were not built which was "compounding the huge challenge" of building more homes.... | Planning permission is being granted for enough homes to solve London's housing crisis but over a third of them have not been built, campaigners said. |
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Adele Bellis had "life changing injuries" after the assault in Lowestoft, Suffolk in August.
Leon Thompson, 38, of Alma Road, Lowestoft has pleaded not guilty at Ipswich Crown Court to assault and wounding.
Anthony Riley, 25, of Raglan Street, denied conspirac... | Two men have denied charges relating to an attack where a 22-year-old woman had corrosive liquid sprayed in her face. |
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Govinda said on Tuesday that he "respected" the top court and was waiting for its order.
Santosh Ray said Govinda had slapped him "without any provocation" while he was watching a film shoot in 2008.
Govinda, a former MP, was one of Bollywood's top comedy star... | India's Supreme Court has told a Bollywood actor to apologise to a fan whom he slapped while he was shooting a film seven years ago. |
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The mayor and the London Assembly make up the Greater London Authority (GLA).
Transport, policing, environment, and housing and planning in London are the four big areas which the mayor controls.
The mayor also creates policies for arts and culture, business, ... | On 5 May 2016 Londoners go to the polls to elect a mayor and 25 members of the London Assembly. |
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Among the highlights were playing in the Premier League, being capped by England under-21s and a man-of-the-match performance in the Championship play-off final.
But it was at these enviable heights that Clarke Carlisle often felt at his lowest.
He has twice t... | His 17-year career was the envy of many budding professionals. |
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There were a total of 138 candidates in Northern Ireland and 1.2m people were eligible to vote.
Fermanagh and South Tyrone Tom Elliott (UUP)
East Belfast Gavin Robinson (DUP)
South Antrim - Danny Kinahan (UUP)
Lagan Valley Jeffrey Donaldson (DUP)
Foyle Mark D... | All 18 seats have now been declared in the general election in Northern Ireland with eight DUP, four Sinn Féin, three SDLP, two Ulster Unionists and one independent elected. |
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Corpus Christi Catholic College's inspection came after Mrs Maguire, 61, was murdered by Will Cornick, 15, on 28 April 2014.
Ofsted rated the college as "good" in its latest inspection after previously judging it as requiring improvement.
But, the inspectors s... | A Leeds school where teacher Ann Maguire was killed has improved despite the murder, inspectors say. |
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Former players Shane Warne and Ian Chappell attended, as did former team-mate and Anglican lay-preacher Brian Booth, who led the service.
Benaud died on Friday, aged 84, after complications from skin cancer.
He was remembered in a private funeral attended only... | A private funeral and commemoration service attended by family members and former players has been held for former Australian captain and legendary cricket commentator Richie Benaud. |
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Ms Kellaway, aged 57, plans to begin training next September with a scheme she has helped set up called Now Teach.
She hopes to inspire other late career professionals to join her.
"We want to convince people who have spent a career at McKinsey or wherever tha... | Financial Times columnist Lucy Kellaway has announced she's ditching the newsroom for the classroom and is urging others to join her. |
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The Champions League play-off first-leg result puts Celtic on course for the group stage of the competition.
The Scottish Premiership winners led 3-0 but lost two goals before adding two more of their own before the end
"At 3-2, to then go and win the game 5-2... | Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers praised his side's "character" after they secured a "brilliant" win over Hapoel Beer Sheva. |
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There you are, sitting in the departure lounge watching the clock, or looking round the duty free shop for the eighth time.
Bored out of your mind, you might buy some overpriced, processed food just for something to do.
To add to your frustration, nearby, outs... | As any frequent flyer can attest, there are few things more soul destroying than spending any number of hours sitting in an airport terminal waiting for a connecting flight. |
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"Further stoking of anti-Russian sentiments... could significantly aggravate the atmosphere in Russian-French relations," the ministry said.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rebuked French police for detaining 43 Russian fans after clashes in Marseille.
Separate... | The French ambassador to Moscow has been summoned to the Russian foreign ministry after sharp criticism of policing at the Euro 2016 tournament. |
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The St. Petersburg-based artist pokes fun at stereotypes about people from Russia.
Ms Bakhtiozina takes a sideways look at the roles and perceptions of men and women in Russian society.
Men in Russia often have unrealistic expectations about women, she says.
I... | Russian photographer Uldus Bakhtiozina challenges gender and cultural norms across her country through fairytale pictures. |
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The avalanche was spotted by other climbers and rescue teams in the area.
Four mountain rescue teams attended the scene, 25 miles north east of Fort William, at about 15:15.
No other people were involved in the incident and the search has been stood down.
Insp... | One man has died and another is in a serious condition in hospital following an avalanche on Creag Meagaidh in the western Highlands. |
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A welfare officer made the discovery at a property in Surrey after being contacted by a distressed homeowner in December.
It is a one of a string of calls made to the animal welfare charity where people have mistaken objects for living creatures.
The RSPCA is ... | The RSPCA was called out to catch a stray snake in a loft which turned out to be a child's cuddly toy. |
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Llandudno-based Livetech are behind a website detailing the location of almost a thousand creatures - up to 160 million years old - frozen in time within the walls of buildings including the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey.
The ma... | Fossils found in some of London's most famous landmarks are being brought to life with the help of a north Wales technology company. |
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He was trying to overtake another vehicle when he lost control and hit a tree, at 21:40 BST on Thursday, police said.
Officers have yet to trace the owner of the BMW 318SE, and do not yet know if the car was stolen.
The boy was taken to hospital from the scene... | A 16-year-old boy driving a BMW has died in a crash. |
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Instead, the foreign secretary will focus on forging a UK-US free trade Brexit deal when he meets senior members of the president's team.
Britain is said to be ready to forget the spat after the US agreed not to repeat claims GCHQ wiretapped Mr Trump.
GCHQ sai... | Boris Johnson will avoid discussing claims the UK's intelligence agency spied on Donald Trump when he visits Washington later, officials say. |
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Michail Antonio's turn and shot gave Slaven Bilic's side the lead as they totally dominated the first half.
Giannelli Imbula equalised with a 20-yard effort before substitute Diouf powered home a Charlie Adam corner.
West Ham finish seventh and, in order to qu... | West Ham must wait to see if they will secure European football next season as Mame Biram Diouf's late header earned Stoke victory at the Britannia Stadium. |
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The scrum-half scored the game's only try and was named man of the match as the Irish made it two wins from three.
"With the weather it was going to be difficult and we had a few chances which we did not convert," said Murray
"But we stuck in the fight and to ... | Conor Murray believes Ireland's 19-9 win over France has kept them right in contention to win the Six Nations Championship. |
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Its Transfer Matching System (TMS) estimates that since 2013 some 57% of funds have gone into stars' pockets.
Actual transfer fees have accounted for just 41% of the cash, and agent commissions the remaining 2%.
Football clubs in Europe account for four-fifths... | Player wages have eaten up most of the money involved in international transfer deals during the past two years, according to Fifa TMS figures. |
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The results were recorded in Pisa tests run by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
There is little change since previous results were published in 2013.
Singapore is ranked the top education system in the tests, which were taken ... | Fifteen year olds in Northern Ireland have performed slightly better than the global average in international tests in maths, reading and science. |
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The Labour leader appeared alongside Lib Dem leader Tim Farron, the SNP's Angus Robertson and Conservative Sir Patrick McCoughlin at the hearing.
He said women ought to be there too.
But Women and Equalities Committee chairwoman Maria Miller told the senior ma... | Jeremy Corbyn has accused an MPs' committee of behaving in a "slightly odd" way by questioning "four white men" on the role of women in politics. |
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Dancers, musicians and acrobats from across the world will make their way from the Mound to the West End before finishing up in Princes Street Gardens and The Ross Theatre.
There will also be a performance stage and a market in the Grassmarket.
The parade will... | More than 700 performers are to take part in a parade through the centre of Edinburgh later this month as part of the city's Jazz festival carnival. |
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The 22-year-old welterweight will fight at the SSE Arena on the undercard of Ricky Burns' super-lightweight unification bout with Julius Indongo.
He lost to eventual champion Daniyar Yeleussinov of Kazakhstan in round two of last year's Olympics in Rio.
"The p... | British Olympian Josh Kelly will make his professional debut in Glasgow on 15 April, against an unnamed opponent. |
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Permission to add to the development, in Bicester, Oxfordshire, will make the project the largest of its type in the UK, it is claimed.
Cherwell District Council granted permission for the zero-carbon homes, in addition to 393 already under construction.
Furth... | A 2,600-home expansion to the UK's first "eco-town" has been given the green light. |
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One in 10 patients dies within 30 days of undergoing urgent, unplanned laparotomy and some of these deaths could be avoided, the authors say.
The National Emergency Laparotomy Audit team found the care for these high-risk patients was lacking at some hospitals... | Too many patients are dying following emergency bowel surgery, experts who have done a comprehensive audit of care across England and Wales warn. |
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He said he was "very flattered to be asked back" and was "currently dusting off my dancing shoes".
The programme's boss Simon Cowell said: "Dermot's back, hooray! And so is his dancing! Welcome home, Dermot."
Dermot left The X Factor after "eight wonderful yea... | Dermot O'Leary has said he is "really looking forward" to returning to The X Factor as its presenter - just a year after he left the ITV talent show. |
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The prime minister accused critics of the Trident system of being "the first to defend the country's enemies".
MPs will vote later on whether to renew the UK's nuclear weapons programme.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who will vote against the government but who... | Theresa May has told MPs it would be "an act of gross irresponsibility" for the UK to abandon its nuclear weapons. |
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The Belgium defender added to Yaya Toure's first-half brace as City won 3-0 at West Brom in their opening game.
"Last season was below what we're used to doing," said Kompany, 29.
"There are a lot of favourite tea... | Manchester City have "a point to prove" after their struggles to defend their Premier League title last season, says captain Vincent Kompany. |
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Argyle created chances early on, as Reuben Reid had a headed effort from within the six-yard box well saved.
The hosts grew into the tie and went close when Nick Wright saw his effort parried away by Jake Cole.
Luke Young had the best opportunity late on when ... | Conference Premier side Lincoln City battled to a goalless draw against League Two Plymouth Argyle in the first round of the FA Cup. |
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Johnston, 28, rose to fame last year by winning the Spanish Open and has since come to be regarded as one of the biggest crowd-pleasers in the game.
Pieters, meanwhile, made a huge impression on his Ryder Cup debut at Hazeltine last year.
Poulter has become on... | Andrew 'Beef' Johnston has confirmed he will play in next month's Irish Open at Portstewart, as will fellow Englishman Ian Poulter and Belgian Thomas Pieters. |
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The vessel, El Faro, went missing during Hurricane Joaquin, while sailing from Florida to Puerto Rico.
A US Navy had been searching the area for more than a week, using a deep ocean remotely-operated vehicle.
The ship had 33 crew members on board. Only one bod... | The wreckage found on the seabed off the Bahamas on Saturday is that of a cargo ship that went missing last month, the US National Transportation Safety Board has confirmed. |
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Ward, who is capable of playing at hooker or flanker, has made 115 appearances for the club since signing from Cornish Pirates in 2012.
Details of the length of the 31-year-old's new deal have not been disclosed.
"I am absolutely delighted that Dave has signif... | Versatile Harlequins forward Dave Ward has signed a contract extension with the Premiership club. |
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The indoor format may not reflect exactly how outdoor results will pan out later in the year, but is nonetheless a gauge of where some athletes are in their preparation for the Rio Olympics.
Great Britain have sent a team of 23 to Portland - reduced after Olym... | British track and field athletes get their first chance of this Olympic year to test themselves against the best at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in the American city of Portland. |
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"I stand here as a great optimist about how we can combat populism. It may seem odd that I am so optimistic, because after all the rise of populism cost me my job."
So said David Cameron recently, on the lecture circuit for the defeated, at DePauw University i... | The man who was prime minister last Christmas and isn't this Christmas thinks he knows why. |
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Lancaster stepped down on Wednesday following the team's poor World Cup.
Baxter reaffirmed his desire to see out his contract with the Chiefs, who are currently second in the Premiership.
"English coaches are best placed to work on the management of England's ... | An English coach should replace Stuart Lancaster as England boss, according to Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter. |
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A crowd wearing red fez hats chanted "just like that" as balloons were released to reveal the plaque on the house in Barrowgate Road, Chiswick.
FA chairman and member of the blue plaque panel Greg Dyke called the comic an "enormous man who wore a funny fez".
M... | Entertainer Tommy Cooper has been honoured with a blue plaque on his former west London home. |
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Tiaan Loots and Ross Davies scored the North Walians' tries, with Jacob Botica kicking five points.
Lewis Williams crossed for Pontypridd while teenager Ben Jones landed two penalties in a tense final.
Earlier Penallta won the Plate final on a try-count and Sh... | RGC 1404 battled to a 15-11 victory over Pontypridd in the National Cup final to lift the trophy for the first time at the Principality Stadium. |
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Best live action short winner Mat Kirkby was promised doughnuts "for good" after namechecking Orford's Pump Street Bakery at last month's ceremony.
He took his statue into the bakery to receive his first offering.
"I've had nine doughnuts this weekend and am h... | An Oscar-winning director has returned to the bakery he mentioned during his acceptance speech to claim the first of his lifetime supply of doughnuts. |
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1918 October - Arab troops led by Emir Feisal, and supported by British forces, capture Damascus, ending 400 years of Ottoman rule.
1919 - Emir Feisal backs Arab self-rule at the Versailles peace conference, following the defeat of Germany and the Ottoman Empi... | A chronology of key events: |
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In February thousands of fans protested against plans to charge £77 for some tickets in the club's new main stand.
"Ticket prices are an issue in England," said owner John Henry. "That may foreclose further expansion."
A fans' group called the news "disappoint... | Plans to expand Anfield further may not go ahead because Liverpool are worried about fans being angered by the ticket price rises needed to fund it. |
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"It's isolated and the transportation is very difficult," he says. Behind him, there is a busy chicken pen and tiers of corn fields outside his home, near the top of a hill.
At 43, Mr Xiong is what is called a "bare branch" in China - single, unmarried, a bac... | Xiong Jigen blames the road. |
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Jutkiewicz's first goal for Blues - and first since May 2014 - came moments after Adthe Nuhiu had headed against the crossbar for visitors Wednesday.
Gary Hooper had given them the lead going in to the closing stages from Steven Fletcher's clever back heel.
Cl... | Lukas Jutkiewicz headed in a stoppage-time winner as Birmingham came from behind to beat Sheffield Wednesday. |
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The protest in Downing Street on Friday evening was against the American attack on a Syrian airbase.
Hassan Akkad, from Damascus, asked why the group was not protesting against President Assad instead, but was drowned out.
He said: "British people not letting ... | A Syrian refugee who was shouted down at a Stop the War demonstration says he "felt oppressed" by the group. |
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Members of the RMT have staged walkouts on seven days in the last month, with three more stoppages planned for Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
The union is in dispute with ScotRail over staffing concerns on new trains.
Transport Minister Humza Yousaf said plann... | ScotRail has said train services to the Open Golf Championship in Troon will run despite ongoing strike action. |
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The France left-back, 33, has signed a two-year contract with the Italian champions, ending his eight-and-a-half-year stint at Old Trafford.
"Playing for Manchester United has been a privilege, a dream come true, and my time there has been so memorable," he sa... | Patrice Evra has completed a £1.2m move to Juventus from Manchester United. |
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