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The hosts lost both openers cheaply, as Nick Gubbins was caught off the bowling of James Tomlinson, and Sam Robson edged Tino Best to Jimmy Adams.
But Voges and Malan's 279-run stand put Middlesex firmly on top, before Malan edged Liam Dawson to slip for 147.
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The singer-songwriter appeared on two of the festival's smaller stages - the iArena on Friday night and the Other Voices stage on Saturday.
His low-key appearances came a week after he played three sold-out solo shows at Wembley Stadium.
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In an unexpected move, Greece's culture minister said the country would pursue a "diplomatic and political" approach to retrieving the sculptures instead.
In doing so, the country has rejected the advice of barrister Amal Clooney, who had urged Greece to take Britain to the International Criminal Court.
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The researchers, commissioned by Scots charities, examined 74 studies done across the world in the past decade.
They concluded that smacking was associated with increased childhood aggression and antisocial behaviour.
There was also a "worrying risk" of escalation into physical abuse.
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The CM11 armoured vehicle carrying five soldiers was returning to base when it fell into the Wangsha river in Pingtung county in the south of the country.
The driver and tank captain survived.
The drill was part of preparations for next week's annual Han Kuang military exercise. President Tsai Ing-wen has sent her cond... | A Taiwanese armoured vehicle has plunged from a three-metre bridge in heavy rain after a military drill, killing three soldiers, officials say. | 37094497 | [
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A £60,000 feasibility study will examine how to alter Aberystwyth University's Old College and the costs.
The building opened in 1865 as a hotel, but was later bought by a group of philanthropists who founded the university.
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Royal Berkshire Fire Authority announced on Tuesday it would close Pangbourne station as part of plans to help it save £1.4m.
In the public consultation, the closure of Pangbourne station was the most popular option.
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The Dundee-based company said shareholders had wanted changes to be made to improve performance.
Chief financial officer Alan Trotter is to leave Alliance Trust, while chief executive Katherine Garrett-Cox is to step down from the board.
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The British Speedway Promoters' Association, whose chairman Keith Chapman has been involved in negotiations to keep the club going, say an agreement has been reached.
It has also been announced that a 15-year lease has been signed for the team's Beaumont Park venue.
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Guy Tomlinson, 37, was being chased by officers when his car hit a tipper truck in Leicester on 9 March 2016.
David Anger and Christopher Needham, who were both passengers in the car, died in the crash on Fosse Road South.
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The 80ft (24.3m) structure will be located on a raised part of the seafront in Redcar, at the site of the former Leos night club.
It will have a viewing platform, a studio, galleries and a cafe.
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Sherri Papini was still bound with restraints when she managed to flag down a car on Thursday some 140 miles (225km) from where she was last seen.
Police, who say she was released by her captors, are looking for two women in connection with her disappearance.
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Chris Dent's 100 off 111 balls was the backbone of Gloucestershire's total of 260 all out.
In reply, an 87-run fourth-wicket stand between Johann Myburgh (81) and James Hildreth (48) had the hosts on course until six wickets went down for 32.
But Jamie Overton put on 65 for the last wicket with Tim Groenewald as Somers... | Somerset beat One-Day Cup holders Gloucestershire by one wicket with just three balls to spare at Taunton. | 36455188 | [
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Steve Whitmire has supplied Kermit's nasal tones since 1990, after the death of Muppets creator Jim Henson.
US reports confirmed his departure and said he was going to be replaced by Matt Vogel.
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"Stalled," she said, before challenging anyone in the room to name a significant change that had taken place in the last two years.
So is she right? Has the much vaunted Burmese reform project ground to a halt?
The answer depends on how narrowly you define reform. When she speaks, Ms Suu Kyi is thinking politics.
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In a wide-ranging interview with the BBC he discusses a number of cricketing issues, including his concerns for the future of Test cricket and next summer's Ashes series in England.
"At this time I won't be putting my money on England, but, I will say this about the World Cup; we play Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Austral... | Legendary former England opening batsman Geoffrey Boycott opposes the view that England do not concentrate enough on one-day cricket, but is not particularly enamoured with the selectors. | 29160114 | [
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Bath player Ford, 23, missed six out of seven kicks at goal during the 27-13 victory over Wales 11 days ago.
That - combined with 24-year-old Farrell's form for title-winning Saracens - has convinced coach Eddie Jones to make the change.
Luther Burrell is likely to take the inside-centre role vacated by Farrell.
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Bielsa, 60, a former Argentina and Chile boss, resigned from French club Marseille in August and is unattached.
He led Spanish club Athletic Bilbao to the 2012 Europa League and Copa del Rey finals before a 2014 move to Marseille.
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Former Manchester City and Liverpool striker Balotelli, 26, protested at his treatment in a social media post.
Plea said: "We heard monkey noises in the warm-up and during the game. A few supporters insulted him the whole game. Balotelli was very, very upset."
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In a small study, they performed better than adults at a picture-based game and brain scans showed a higher level of brain activity.
Researchers said the role of the hippocampus in the brain was key.
And they said the findings could point to new ways of teaching teenagers.
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Many of the city's roads had been blocked by barricades erected as part of anti-government protests.
The wave of demonstrations, which started in San Cristobal almost two months ago, has since spread to the capital, Caracas, and other cities.
At least 39 people have been killed in protest-related violence.
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Ian Hosking, an expert in design for the elderly at the University of Cambridge's engineering design centre, believes we need to get the basics right first.
"There are som... | These days there is no shortage of technology designed for the older generation - from hearing aids that use GPS data to work out where the wearer is located and adjust volume accordingly, to Toyota robots that can carry the elderly around, and wireless sensors on mats that can alert relatives if someone stops moving a... | 32511489 | [
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Coverage will be on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.
The two teams faced off in Patras, Greece, earlier this month, with European title contenders Greece running out winners, 92-64.
Three members of that team will be missing at the Copper Box, however, offering GB a chance of revenge.
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Gales and heavy rain swept across large parts of the UK, causing devastating flooding in Cumbria and Lancashire, as well as parts of southern Scotland.
On the first anniversary of Storm Desmond, experts say November to January were the wettest three months since UK records began in 1910.
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The 30-year-old looked relaxed while sitting on the 3.1m (10ft) crocodile, removed from a trap in Darwin Harbour.
The pictures, which also show him hauling in the catch, were released by the Parks and Wildlife Commission Northern Territory.
Meanwhile, the prince has completed an eight-day tour of New Zealand.
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Traffic and pedestrians have been banned from Deerness Bridge, between Ushaw Moor and New Brancepeth.
Durham County Council said the closure would last at least a month and signed diversions were in place.
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The Australian was poised to take the lead from eventual winner Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes only for a slow pit stop because his tyres were not ready to delay him.
The problem followed a mistake costing him a win in Spain two weeks ago.
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Germany, Australia, Nepal and Pakistan now offer a third gender option on official forms with other countries set to follow suit. And scientists are finding more evidence to suggest that even biological sex is a spectrum.
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The man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to intercept voicemail messages and attempting to pervert the course of justice.
The arrest took place by appointment at a north London police station; the man is in police custody.
He has been bailed to a date in mid January 2012.
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The idea forms part of Labour's women's manifesto, which has been released as a separate document to the party's main pledges.
The manifesto also promises to tackle equality in pay and give more support for childcare and paternity leave.
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Pedro Sanchez has been trying to secure support for a coalition government with the centre-right Ciudadanos party following inconclusive December polls.
In an often acrimonious debate, acting PM Mariano Rajoy said a Socialist-led coalition would be a threat to Spain's national interests.
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The tourists face three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches after a 4-0 Test series defeat.
The batting line-up for Sunday's first ODI in Pune is expected to be Alex Hales, Jason Roy, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler.
"There's a couple of wickets there for the spinners," said Swann.
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The dramatic creation by Philip Treacy has been likened to a Turkey Twizzler, a lavatory seat and a pretzel.
The 22-year-old princess wore it to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton last month, and a Facebook page was set up in its honour.
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Some 2,600 people attended the service in central Paris, including President Francois Hollande, survivors of the attacks and victims' families.
A minute's silence was held and the names of all the victims read out.
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There is no change as Team Sky's Froome trails Tinkoff's Contador, by 13 seconds and BMC's Porte by six.
Stage three of the Tour de France warm-up race was won by Astana's Fabio Aru - also a Tour de France contender.
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The France midfielder has accepted a violent conduct charge for the incident during Saturday's goalless draw.
Sissoko, 27, apologised but was charged by the Football Association. Spurs will not appeal against the decision.
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Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir made the announcement as part of a reallocation of funds known as a monitoring round.
He said that when added to the last monitoring round it means the executive has allocated an additional £200m to health in 2016/17.
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Like 20 million other people in Bangladesh, most of them women, Ms Rani had turned to microcredit in an effort to lift herself out of poverty.
Microfinance offers small loans to people who do not normally qualify for traditional banking credit, to encourage entrepreneurship.
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A spokesman said the new estimate was based on a review of intelligence reports from May to August.
IS has seized vast swathes of Iraq and beheaded several hostages in recent months, leading to US airstrikes.
US Secretary of State John Kerry is visiting Turkey, seeking more support for action against IS.
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"It was very professional, but it was also emotional," he said. "It was very dignified but I would also say at the end it was quite emotional.
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Some Australian states already have "no jab, no play" laws, but PM Malcolm Turnbull is calling for nationwide legislation.
Health groups have supported the push, arguing parents and the community have an obligation to protect children.
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Graeme Cooke said it has a "business link" to nearby farm Hy-Fly Game Hatcheries Limited in Preesall where the infection was confirmed on Tuesday.
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Brian Buckle of Fishguard was convicted of child sex abuse in the 1990s, when his victim was aged between eight and 10-years-old.
Swansea Crown Court sentenced him to a combined 33 years in prison, to be served over a 15 year period.
He was found guilty of 16 counts of non-recent sexual abuse against a child.
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The fruit is still attached to the plant and is not yet ripe enough to eat.
Austin Grant from Sheffield had been dubious about the suitability of South Yorkshire's climate, but has finally seen some results.
"I was literally jumping for joy," the 62-year-old grandfather said. | A gardener has said he was "flabbergasted" that his banana plant has finally provided fruit after nine-years. | 37310327 | [
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The head of city centre regeneration is set to receive the largest increase of 20%, leading to a salary of £75,000.
A council document said it reflected "increased responsibility" due to "additional city centre development".
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Six people died and 15 others were injured when the lorry went out of control on 22 December 2014 after the driver, Harry Clarke, 58, blacked out.
The inquiry, before Sheriff John Beckett, examined the circumstances of the tragedy over five weeks of evidence at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
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He wanted a tribunal to approve a move to a Scottish prison, but Ashworth Hospital said he had chronic mental illness and needed continued care at the Merseyside top-security facility.
Brady, now 75, and Myra Hindley, who died in prison in 2002, tortured and murdered five children.
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International Trade Secretary Liam Fox will travel from the US to meet Mexican counterparts to discuss trading relationships.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is on a two-day tour of Australia, saying post-Brexit trade is "top of the agenda".
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Wakaa The Musical follows the fate of a group of young graduates as they begin to find their way in the world.
The show aims to give audiences a taste of modern day Nigeria. It is the first Nigerian-produced musical to be performed at a London theatre.
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Glamorgan's total was dominated by Nick Selman's mature 101 off 144 balls, his second first-class century.
But seamers Matt Taylor and Craig Miles made sure wickets fell at regular intervals in cloudy conditions in the Welsh capital.
Gloucestershire struggled in turn as the bowlers remained on top all day.
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The discovery was made during work to extend the castle's main shop and ticket office.
Historic Scotland said the find would help establish exactly where the defences stood.
European experts are believed to have been used to apply the latest Italian military engineering techniques at the castle in the 1540s.
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The 35-year-old schoolteacher told the court that her digestive system sometimes converts food into alcohol.
After her arrest, her doctor conducted tests that found that high levels of yeast in her intestines ferment high-carbohydrate foods.
Prosecutors are seeking to have the charges against the woman reinstated.
"She... | A US woman in New York state has avoided drink-driving charges after arguing that she suffers from a rare condition called "auto-brewery syndrome". | 35206709 | [
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The PRI is set to win about 30%, with the conservative National Action Party on about 22%, said the head of the National Electoral Institute.
On current projections, the PRI will see its number of seats drop slightly.
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Since December, the commission has been examining whether funding for the £16bn plant, to be built by developers EDF Energy, broke state aid rules.
Hinkley Point C would be the first new nuclear power station to be built in Britain since 1995.
Anti-nuclear campaigners have called the commission's decision a "U-turn".
... | Plans to build a new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point in Somerset have been recommended for approval following a European Commission investigation. | 29317800 | [
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The review, carried out by the Federal Reserve, gauges whether the biggest banks operating in the US have the "ability to lend to households and businesses even in times of stress".
Another institution, Bank of America, has been asked to revise its financial plans due to "certain weaknesses".
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Former Manchester United player and coach Phil Neville explains what Louis van Gaal has learned from his first season in the Premier League and why his team are not far away from being title contenders again.
This season, they have dropped points in 10 out of their 16 away games against teams below them in the table. T... | I think Manchester United can be Chelsea's closest challengers for the title next season, but Louis Van Gaal has got to get things right away from home against the so-called lesser teams. | 32775998 | [
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Members of the RMT union will walk out at 11:00 BST on 26 April and at the same time on 10 and 12 May.
The union is against plans for a new grade of on-board supervisor and proposals for drivers to operate doors.
Govia Thameslink said there would be no job losses or cuts in salary and the changes would make staff more ... | Conductors on Southern railway are to stage three 24-hour strikes in a dispute over changes to their role and the introduction of driver-only trains. | 36082600 | [
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Stormont officials have refused to give any details citing confidentiality.
Homeowners will not face bills until at least March 2017, after MLAs ruled to defer charges.
Instead, the executive pays the cost of £280m a year to NI Water. Further legislation is expected to extend the policy.
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Walker was a passenger in a Porsche a friend was driving when it hit a pole and burst into flames in November 2013.
US media report that a wrongful death case has now been filed by Walker's daughter Meadow, who is 16, alleging the carmaker took safety shortcuts.
Porsche has not yet publicly responded to the claims.
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Broadchurch star Tennant plays the debauched lead character in Don Juan in Soho.
Patrick Marber's play - first seen in 2006 - has been updated and now includes references to US President Donald Trump and vlogging.
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The former world champion will target the time trial and may also support Lizzie Armitstead in the road race.
Pooley, 33, retired from cycling after winning two silver medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games to concentrate on triathlon and other endurance events.
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HS2 Action Alliance says a paper by HS2 Ltd shows engineering work will mean closing parts of some passenger lines for 133 weekends, and some freight lines for 50 weekends.
It would also mean 19 weekend closures at Euston station, the group said.
HS2 said any closures would be carefully planned.
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The prime minister told MPs the plan must be treated seriously, but also "tested out properly" to ensure it was not a "delaying tactic" or a "ruse".
He said the resolution would include "a proper timetable, process and consequences if it's not done".
The plan is for stockpiles to go under international control and be d... | David Cameron has said the UK is to table a UN resolution with France and the US about the Russian plan for Syria to hand over its chemical weapons. | 24026065 | [
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Four-month-old Eli Cox was found at an address in Lapwing Close in Minster, Sheppey, on 13 April and died in hospital on 27 April, Kent Police said.
Katherine Cox, 32, and Danny Shepherd, 25, both of Millfield Road, Faversham, appeared at Medway Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
Both were released on conditional bail.
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The former striker, still remarkably fresh faced for 40, is now attempting to make an impact as a Premier League manager at Cardiff City, having spent three seasons in his native Norway in charge of Molde.
One of the biggest things he did was make the players feel more confident. It wasn't magic - it was paying attenti... | Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is fondly remembered by Manchester United supporters as the "baby-faced assassin" whose goalscoring talents - frequently as a substitute - helped them conquer the Premier League and Europe. | 25575761 | [
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Students were asked to trace Arabic calligraphy in an exercise some parents said amounted to indoctrination.
Officials said the schools were closed out of an "abundance of caution" and there were no specific safety threats.
School administrators say a different lesson will be used in the future.
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Kyrgios, 21, lost 7-5 6-1 6-4 to British number one Andy Murray in Monday's much-anticipated last-16 tie.
"I hope he sees the writing on the wall before this gets chronic and irreparable," the American seven-time Grand Slam champion told BBC Sport.
"It's not just the menta... | Australian Nick Kyrgios "doesn't understand" what it takes to be a Grand Slam winner, says three-time Wimbledon champion John McEnroe. | 36709018 | [
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The rail operator said recruiting trainees at depots across the country would support the expansion of timetables and roll-out "faster, bigger and greener" trains.
The roles will be based in Aberdeen, Ayr, Bathgate, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Gourock, Helensburgh, Inverness, Perth, Stirling and Tweedbank.
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A bounceback for US shares, a further recovery in China and a stellar performance by Japanese shares helped the benchmark FTSE 100 index to close 82.91 points or 1.35% up at 6,229.01.
Revised growth figures for the eurozone on Tuesday also underpinned confidence.
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The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 5.23 points to 16,995.13.
The S&P 500 gained 0.31 points to 1,989.57, while the tech-focused Nasdaq index fell 12.22 points to 4,662.16.
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MAP HERE (MAKE SURE MAP LIVE): 36696356
Elena Hrabovenska goes to the staff area to retrieve the letter from her handbag. From the way she has spoken about it, I'm expecting a long, heartfelt message. But it's a simple note scrawled on scrap paper:
"My wife told me that hate mail and phone calls have been made to the P... | As EU migrants face a backlash in Cambridgeshire in the wake of the referendum result, the entrepreneur behind a small chain of Polish delis fears for her future. | 36677460 | [
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Mae cais cynllunio amlinellol wedi ei gymeradwyo i ddatblygu ardal i'r gogledd a'r de o Ffordd Ystumllwynarth.
Ymysg y cynlluniau, fydd yn costio tua £500m, mae adeiladu arena ddigidol a chanolfan gynhadledd i'r de o'r ffordd, yn ogystal â maes parcio aml lawr newydd a gwesty 13 llawr.
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Laser mapping will be used to measure the impact of extreme weather on six Welsh islands in the Irish sea.
The aircraft beams will assess the effect of rising sea levels and storms on locations, including Bardsey and Ramsey islands.
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Wanda Campbell, 43, of Auchenmalg near Newton Stewart, was jailed for three years earlier this month.
She was also ordered to pay compensation of £110,000 at Dumfries Sheriff Court.
Her appeal against that sentence and the conviction will be heard at the Appeal Court in Edinburgh.
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The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) says there is a shortage of midwives and a fall in students and any future cuts will risk the quality of services.
The Welsh government said the number of midwifery training places commissioned rose again this year.
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Total Fitness bosses say they were sorry difficulties over a lease caused them to leave the building on Stansty Road.
But now they are working on reopening the facilities in April, complete with new equipment.
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Israel made "substantial efforts" to avoid civilian deaths, it said.
The militant group Hamas, which dominates the Gaza Strip, called the Israeli report worthless.
It comes ahead of the publication of a UN inquiry into possible war crimes committed during the war, a report Israel dismissed as a waste of time.
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A beautifully controlled half-volley from Jonny Hayes after nine minutes was reward for a fine Dons start.
But Celtic were level within two minutes as Stuart Armstrong was given too much time to pick out the far corner from the edge of the box.
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Roy Oliver, 37, fired a rifle into a car that was driving away from a party in the Dallas suburb of Balch Springs in April, killing Jordan Edwards, 15.
His lawyer has not commented. No date has been set for the trial.
The policeman was sacked a few days later for policy violations.
The death occurred when police respon... | A former police officer who shot an unarmed black teenager in the head has been indicted on a murder charge by a grand jury, prosecutors in the US state of Texas say. | 40639020 | [
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Almost completely cut off for centuries, it has tried to let in some aspects of the outside world while fiercely guarding its ancient traditions.
The Bhutanese name for Bhutan, Druk Yul, means "Land of the Thunder Dragon" and it only began to open up to outsiders in the 1970s.
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Jones, of Colwyn Bay, Conwy, announced last month that he has a severe type of dementia.
Fellow Python star Michael Palin paid tribute to his "most wonderful friend" before presenting him with the award.
Jones told the crowd to "quieten down" before his son told the crowd it was a "great honour".
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Coleman, who led his side to the Euro 2016 semi-finals, said the 2018 World Cup will be his last as Wales boss.
The FAW says it would be hard to keep Coleman, 46, if he decides he wants to manage a club side before then.
"I know he misses the day-to-day running of a football club, working with players," Roberts said.
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Putnam County Sheriff deputies believe the toddlers probably teamed up to work the pedals and steer the wheel before crashing it in a ditch.
The pair made it three miles (4.8km) down the road and successfully navigated multiple turns.
They were not hurt but officials are weighing charges against the mother.
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The Serie A side reacted by vowing to ban anyone identified with the songs.
Roma were fined £42,400 after the game against Balotelli's AC Milan was halted and restarted on 12 May.
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Thomas, 21, has agreed a three-year deal at Rugby Park after requesting a move from Fir Park.
He moved to Motherwell from Celtic's youth set-up in 2014 and spent the second half of last season on loan at Queen of the South.
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At a rally in his hometown of Hope, Arkansas, Mr Huckabee used the phrase "hope to higher ground" as a motif.
The bass guitar-playing, foreign policy hawk has had a media career since losing the nomination in 2008.
He joins a crowded Republican field that includes three senators, a businesswoman and a neurosurgeon.
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Michelle Mellotte, 61, took the money from Michael McGrory in February 2010, saying it would be repaid that summer.
But, it was only returned following the start of a police investigation.
Ms Mellotte knew her patient was suffering from Alzheimer's when she asked him for the loan.
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Nats Prestwick expects to handle more than 250,000 flights during the peak holiday season this year - an increase of 15,000 on last year.
The company has announced a £600m investment in a new computer system.
But it says government support is needed to improve the network of "ageing" flightpaths.
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The superhero had been declared an honorary ambassador to promote messages about women's empowerment and gender-based violence.
The character's "sexualised" appearance was one element critics seized on to deem the choice inappropriate.
A petition against the selection gathered nearly 45,000 signatures.
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The third and final debate is upon us but Donald Trump has shown little interest in ditching the campaign trail for prep sessions.
Speaking at a rally in Colorado on Tuesday, he told supporters he was "gonna take back the White House" and "deliver real, real change". And, for a real, real change he even mentioned some ... | With just 20 days to go until Americans go to the polls, millennials suggest they'd rather die than vote for the two main parties, while Canadians try to keep their neighbours' spirits up. | 37699173 | [
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AFC Wimbledon are set for the big screen, having reached agreement with Hollywood studio Fox 2000 for a film to be made about the club.
The Dons' story will be retold from its formation in 2002, when it held trials on Wimbledon Common.
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Top-flight sides Birmingham City and Manchester City will meet at the national stadium on Saturday, 13 May.
The attendance is now set to surpass the 32,912 that saw Arsenal Ladies beat Chelsea 1-0 in the 2016 final.
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The Warriors could have led by more than 11-9 at half-time.
"We had enough opportunities to be further ahead, and second half we made too many mistakes," Townsend said.
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Jo Deering died in 2011, aged 52, just months after being sectioned under the Mental Health Act.
Under-fire Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust admitted it could have made better decisions about her care.
However, Ms Deering's sister, Maureen Rickman, said the trust's findings "deserved to be binned".
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The women, aged between 18 and 29, have been recruited on social media.
Five of them are now living with IS militants in the conflict zones, according to a special investigation by Victoria Police.
Concern has been rising since mid-2014 about Australians going to the Middle East to fight for IS.
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The area, which accounts for 21% of all second-home ownership in England, is to get £19.1m of the £60m annual fund.
The money will be distributed to "community-led" groups to encourage the building of affordable housing.
Labour's John Healey said last year saw the lowest level of new affordable homes built since 1991.
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John and Elizabeth Knott from Bosbury, in Herefordshire, were found dead at their home in August. Each had died from a single shotgun wound.
A shotgun registered to Mr Knott, 71, was recovered by police at the scene.
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Capt Sutton was chosen for the role by Jetstar Airways - which covers all of Australia and New Zealand - and will oversee 900 pilots across the fleet.
The low cost airline said Capt Sutton was "leading the way" for female pilots across the globe.
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Upsetting events often make the news because they don't happen very often.
This section gives you some tips about what to do if you are feeling sad about what you've seen, heard or read.
You can rely on Newsround to tell you the important facts about a story - but some things you hear might be a bit scary or make you f... | Some stories reported by Newsround can make you feel sad - but you are not the only one and it's OK to have those feelings. | 13865002 | [
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North Wales Police added that from those tests, 60 arrests were made.
It follows a report earlier in December which said motorists are more likely to be tested for drink driving in north Wales than anywhere else in the UK.
Det Ch Con Gareth Pritchard warned motorists not to be tempted to drink and drive.
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