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Liverpool City Council used a online budget simulator to ask residents about a proposed council tax rise of 5%, plus a further 6% to pay for social care.
Joe Anderson said the plan would not go ahead after 57% of respondents said no.
He also revealed plans for a Liverpool lottery in his New Year message on his Liverpoo... | There will not be a referendum on an additional council tax rise in Liverpool after the results of an online poll, the city's mayor has said. | 38461448 | [
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It has been alleged that some details from the paper were shared in advance on a private social media group.
The investigation concerns the CCEA A2 business studies paper which candidates sat on the afternoon of Monday 12 June.
CCEA chief executive Justin Edwards confirmed they were "aware of an allegation of malpracti... | Northern Ireland's exams body, CCEA, is investigating an alleged leak of some details from a business studies A-Level paper, the BBC understands. | 40387149 | [
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The 32-year-old scored 25 points on Sunday to pass the milestone in his 10th season with the Cavaliers.
He now has twice as many points as Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who is second on the team's all-time list with 10,616.
James, who also played for Miami Heat, is eighth on the NBA all-time list with 27,938 career points.
Media... | LeBron James became the first player to score 20,000 points for the Cleveland Cavaliers when the NBA champions beat Oklahoma Thunder 107-91. | 38795157 | [
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Seamus McCollum, 56, died at Maine private nursing home in Randalstown in September of last year.
However, the death was not treated as murder until April of this year, following the results of an autopsy.
Mr McCollum had cerebral palsy and had lived at the care home for nine years.
Police said the woman was being ques... | A 61-year-old woman arrested by police investigating the murder of a man at a County Antrim nursing home has been released unconditionally. | 19723708 | [
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A Darragh leader try helped Connacht lead after Jeff Hassler's early home score but touchdowns by Ashley Beck and Alan Wyn Jones put the Ospreys 24-8 up.
Denis Buckley's try before the break gave Connacht hope before Beck and Nicky Smith scores ended the contest.
Conor Gilsenan scored a third Connacht try but Dan Baker... | The Ospreys ended their disappointing Pro12 campaign with a comfortable win over a disjointed Connacht side. | 27307494 | [
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The Reverend Gavin Ashenden, a senior clergyman in the Church of England, left his position as chaplain in order to be free to criticise the move.
A passage from the Koran was read during an Epiphany service at St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow earlier this month.
Mr Ashenden said the reading had caused "serious offence".... | One of the Queen's chaplains has resigned after a row about reading from the Koran in a Glasgow church. | 38710173 | [
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Domenico Masciopinto, 35, was sentenced to 14 years in 2012 for drug-dealing.
From prison he told his now estranged wife Giulia Masciopinto, 37, to unearth cash buried in their Bedford garden.
She has been jailed for nine months. Her mother Caterina De Filippo, 58, and sister Palma De Filippo, 28, were given 12-month s... | The wife of a jailed drugs ring boss who dug up his £270,000 cash stockpile to help launder it has been jailed, along with her mother and sister. | 34733268 | [
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Around 155 countries are expected to formally sign the deal at the UN, setting in motion events that could see the treaty operational within a year.
The UN says the expected record turnout for the signing shows overwhelming global support for tackling rising temperatures.
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"My first instinct was to open the wing exit and slip out with as many passengers as I could, but I realised that this would leave the rest of the passengers vulnerable," then flight attendant Nupoor Abrol told BBC News.
Security forces laid siege to the New York-bound plane for 16 hours at Karachi airport after the je... | Nearly 30 years after the hijack of Pan Am Flight 73 at Karachi airport, six of the plane's crew have spoken to the media for the first time. | 35800683 | [
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So what is the levy? What's really at stake? And why raise the rate now?
What is the bank levy?
It is an annual tax on the value of all of the debts of the UK banks (including money deposited with the banks), except that:
Originally, the Treasury had planned to charge a lower rate of 0.05% during 2011, but in February ... | The government says it will increase the levy on banks from 0.078% to 0.088% from 1 January. | 12391532 | [
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The 44-year-old had been in charge at Rugby Park since February 2016, when he replaced Gary Locke.
He kept Killie in the Premiership last season and leaves them in sixth place.
Chris Brass, 41, had been announced in December as head coach at Bury until the end of the season after David Flitcroft was fired.
"Lee is some... | Lee Clark has left Kilmarnock to become boss at League One side Bury, after they agreed a compensation package with the Scottish Premiership side. | 38984096 | [
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It needs to raise £100,000 to save the 1733 portrait of Gambian Ayuba Suleiman Diallo, by artist William Hoare.
The Heritage Lottery Fund, The Art Fund and the NPG will all contribute to the total cost, which is £555,000.
The portrait, which has never been seen in public, has temporarily gone on show at the London gall... | The National Portrait Gallery has launched a campaign to stop the export of the earliest known British oil painting of a freed slave. | 10540146 | [
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Officers were contacted with reports of a man seen in Colchester, thought to resemble one of the offenders involved in the attempted abduction in Norfolk.
A victim was threatened with a knife by two men who tried to force him into a car near the Norfolk base last week.
Police investigating the incident at RAF Marham co... | A sighting of a man near a barracks is not linked to an investigation into a kidnap bid at RAF Marham, police said. | 36924274 | [
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Mining, energy, and financial stocks were among the big gainers, with healthcare and telecoms among the main losers.
The Dow Jones rose 0.6% to 19,912.7, and the S&P 500 rose 0.7% to 2,280.07. The Nasdaq added 0.9% to 5,600.9.
Small-company stocks outpaced the rest of the market. The Russell 2000 jumped 1.6% to 1,369.2... | Wall Street posted solid gains, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes reaching record highs. | 38715911 | [
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6 January 2016 Last updated at 12:15 GMT
The technology lets people physically feel the buttons displayed on a touchscreen, which could help drivers keep their eyes on the road.
The BBC's Dave Lee said pressing virtual buttons on the display felt like pressing real, physical buttons.
Read more of our CES articles and f... | Engineering giant Bosch is developing "textured" touchscreens designed to go in next-generation cars. | 35232827 | [
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The portal, for the match against Poland, will be open to supporters on a priority list who were were informed they had missed out on Tuesday.
UEFA is to make about 1,000 extra tickets available to Northern Ireland fans.
Northern Ireland are to play Poland, Ukraine and Germany in France in June.
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Mignolet struggled as the Reds twice gave away the lead in a thrilling 3-3 draw with the Premier League leaders.
"For the second goal he needs help from all the players," said Klopp, in reference to Mignolet scrambling as Olivier Giroud scored from a corner.
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The Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs said blood samples from about 35 fighters revealed traces of sulphur mustard.
It did not say if any of the peshmerga had died as a result of the attack, or how severely they had been wounded.
Mustard gas can burn skin and cause severe respiratory problems, and is banned under internati... | Islamic State (IS) militants fired mortar rounds containing mustard agent at Kurdish peshmerga fighters in northern Iraq, Kurdish officials say. | 34471237 | [
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It found children from deprived backgrounds were twice as likely to face police action than better-off children who commit the same crime.
Living in poverty also increased the likelihood of violence among both boys and girls.
The government has said Scotland is becoming a safer place to live.
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Matt Wilmot, 40, was found by police after reports of concern for the welfare of a man. He was pronounced dead at the scene, in Devon Road, Luton.
Affinity Water confirmed "the body of a man was found at the bottom of one of our excavations".
Bedfordshire Police said Mr Wilmot's death, at about 07:15 BST on Sunday, wa... | The body of a man has been found at the bottom of a hole dug by a water firm. | 40112733 | [
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TrueTube, an educational platform, has been named a contender for three awards in total, including best drama and secondary learning.
Horrible Histories also earned three nominations, all for its special episode celebrating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.
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Nabila Nanfuka, 22, and Laurene-Danielle Jackson, 19, were killed at the Lava and Ignite nightclub in Northampton in October 2011.
PC Steven Neal told he was dragged under a crowd of people.
"I've never seen anything like it in my life; it was absolute carnage," he told the inquest at Northampton County Hall.
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Spencer Wilding, who hails from Rhyl, was the guest of honour at a special screening of Rogue One.
He had to muster all powers of the force to keep his Vader role secret until the film's release.
"It's a hell of a secret to keep," said Wilding, who was cast as the body actor for the role.
"But when you're a professiona... | Darth Vader and Imperial Stormtroopers have invaded a Denbighshire seaside town to welcome the actor who plays the infamous villain. | 38401893 | [
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Chevrolet has developed a mode called Teen Driver, which can keep young drivers safe on the road.
The feature, available in the new 2016 Chevy Malibu, does things like mute the radio if the driver's not wearing a seat belt.
A key fob can also be used to set a speed limit between 40 and 75mph.
If they go over that, visu... | Parents who worry about handing over their car keys will be able to spy on their teenager's road skills and even set a speed limit soon. | 32047032 | [
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As adept at crafting concert films and documentaries as he was with thrillers, comedies and emotional family dramas, his list of credits shows him to be versatile as well as prolific.
Everyone will have their favourites. Personally I have a soft spot for Something Wild, a darkly comic romance from 1986 in which Jeff Da... | The film career of Jonathan Demme, who has died at the age of 73, spanned five decades and at least as many genres. | 39725604 | [
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Edward Alexander Lee, 34, was sentenced to three years on probation at Belfast Crown Court on Wednesday.
Judge Gordon Kerr QC said it was the best way of protecting society and helping Lee to change his ways.
Lee, originally from Whitehall Square, Belfast, but now living in England, pleaded guilty to a total of 15 char... | A man, who downloaded thousands of images of children being sexually abused, has been released on probation. | 36207710 | [
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It is one of the key ways they say they are going to pay for their spending promises. Should we believe them?
First of all, tax avoidance and evasion are very different things.
Tax avoidance is legal and includes things that some people would consider to be normal tax planning.
Some parties refer to "aggressive tax avo... | We've heard a lot in this election campaign about how much parties say they will save by clamping down on tax avoidance and evasion. | 32335099 | [
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Edwina Hart accused UK officials of "ignorance" amid suggestions passengers could have to change trains on some services between Wales and England.
Responsibility for the Wales and Border network will be devolved in 2017.
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It follows UKIP leader Nigel Farage's comments on migrants using the NHS for HIV treatment costing £25,000 per year.
On the Daily Politics Wales Election Debate on Thursday, Lib Dem Jane Dodds said UKIP lacked "care and compassion" on such healthcare issues.
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Police and other emergency services had responded to reports of a man in difficulty at about 13:45 on Saturday.
The incident took place as a yacht racing event was being held in the area.
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The 27-year-old, injured in training on Monday, will be replaced in the squad by fellow off-spinner Laura Marsh.
Hazell's place in the side for Tuesday's game with India went to left-arm spinner Rebecca Grundy.
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Anthony Knockaert headed wide early on but striker Baldock made no mistake shortly after, guiding Gaetan Bong's cross into the top corner.
Helder Costa came closest to equalising just before the break but his long-range shot was tipped over by Brighton goalkeeper David Stockdale.
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The crossing in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, was concreted over in 1904 when the tram network expanded.
It re-opened to pedestrians after a £5m project, which also exposed a section of the River Roch in the town.
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The plans for Hopwas Wood near Tamworth have been submitted by Lafarge Tarmac to the county council.
Austin Brady, of the Woodland Trust, said such woodlands were irreplaceable, adding that "turning this into a hole in the ground is bad for everybody".
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The incident occurred in the 84th minute of Wednesday's Confederation Cup match between Sudan's Al Merreikh and Kawkab Marrakech of Morocco.
Caf is reviewing the incident and awaiting the match officials' report.
Kawkab won the match 2-0 - with two penalties - for a 2-1 aggregate win.
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Management body NHS Employers has given the plan the green light after advisers said there were a range of extra tasks they could do with more training.
A Nuffield Trust review found examples of nurses filling in for hospital doctors and pharmacists for GPs.
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That the UK is still 'bold' but 'dependable', 'outward looking' and a bastion of free trade. She has done that in private sessions with several leaders and a press conference with President Obama.
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A second bus was hit by a suicide bomber elsewhere in the city, injuring two soldiers and two civilians.
The Taliban said they had carried out the attacks.
The blasts come a day after Afghan and US officials signed a deal letting US troops stay in Afghanistan after the end of 2014.
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More than 300 people entered Alternative Model of the Year with the winner being decided by judges in Newcastle on Saturday.
Vintage-fan Zoe Waters, 19, from Bishop Auckland, is a student at Newcastle University.
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The disease is caused by the immune system destroying the cells that control blood sugar levels.
A team at Harvard University used stem cells to produce hundreds of millions of the cells in the laboratory.
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The news had been expected after the Cobblers' new owner Kelvin Thomas paid HM Revenue & Customs unpaid tax it was due when he bought the club last week.
"This is a very positive step as we move forward," said Thomas.
"We can now focus on our review of the club and developing the future plans."
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The US military says a strike targeting Taliban in the northern city of Kunduz may have caused "collateral damage".
Offering his "deepest condolences", Mr Obama said he expected a "full accounting of the facts" and would then make a definitive judgement.
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Ma, 27, becomes only the fifth man to have won singles titles at the World Championships, World Cup and Olympics.
With defending champion Zhang taking silver, China have claimed nine of the last 12 Olympic men's singles medals.
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The square of megaliths appears to have been erected around the remains of a Neolithic house, which sat at the centre of the colossal stone circle - the largest in Europe.
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Scots will compete in 15 of the 42 sports in Rio.
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When the nozzle releasing a stream of molten glass is raised above a certain level, that thread begins to wobble.
It traces out waves or loops - which the team found could be controlled by adjusting the speed of the nozzle.
Those shapes then become the building blocks for intricate, 3D objects.
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The Anthony's chain of food outlets included restaurants in the city's Corn Exchange building and a patisserie in the Victoria Quarter.
The firm was founded in 2004 by chef Anthony Flinn and his father, also called Anthony Flinn.
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The parade also commemorates Yeovilton's 75th birthday and is in recognition of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two.
Platoons from HMS Heron, led by the Queen's Colours and the Band of the Royal Marines, marched before Yeovil mayor Mike Lock.
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The number of deaths in police road traffic incidents rose by 11 to 32 - the biggest total in eight years.
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The Briton, 21, led after the second round with a personal best of 6.81m, but she was pipped to gold by France's Eloyse Lesueur who leapt out to 6.85m.
The men's 4x400m team also won silver, while the women's quartet and Andrew Osagie, in the 800m, won bronze as Team GB fi... | Katarina Johnson-Thompson won her first major medal with silver in the long jump at the World Indoor Championships. | 26505570 | [
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Keane, 23, who has played for England at under-19, under-20 and under-21 levels, will report to St George's Park on Tuesday with the rest of the squad.
Gareth Southgate called him up after Johnson was ruled out of Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Malta.
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The Lions looked the more dangerous side in the early stages and experienced striker Steve Morison twice hammered efforts over the crossbar.
There was little goalmouth action at either end until Millwall broke the deadlock in the 35th minute.
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Bedene, 27, became a British citizen in 2015 but has been unable to overturn a ban preventing him from representing Great Britain in the Davis Cup.
To go to the Olympics, a player must have been available for the Davis Cup.
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Fabian Picardo, the territory's chief minister, told the BBC he was speaking to Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, about various options.
One possibility under discussion is for Gibraltar and Scotland, which both voted to remain in the EU, to maintain the UK's membership of the bloc.
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Some of these traditions have been going on since Victorian times, while others are relatively recent creations.
BBC News revisited scenes from London's festive past to see how things have changed over 170 years.
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Chiefs, third in the Premiership, had only four players included in squads for this year's Six Nations.
That compares to the seven players called up from each of leaders Wasps, second-placed Saracens and fourth-placed Bath's squads.
Asked if that was a surprise, Baxter replied: "not particularly".
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Southampton Solent University made the former X Factor judge a doctor of media for her "outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry".
The singer said she had never been to the city but hoped to get an opportunity to visit the university soon.
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John Johnston, 27, admitted taking the vehicle without consent and driving while over the legal alcohol limit.
He was spotted by a CCTV operator committing the offence and stopped by police in Buccleuch Street.
At Dumfries Sheriff Court he was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work and given the driving ban.
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Robbie Neilson's side will unfurl the Championship flag on Sunday before taking on St Johnstone in their first game back in the top flight.
"There's real anticipation this year," Doncaster told BBC Radio Scotland.
"It's good for the profile of the top tier to have the very biggest city clubs back."
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The country is the second European Union nation after France to enforce such a ban. Offenders face a fine of 137.5 euros (£121; $197) and up to seven days in jail.
Two women who wear full veils launched an immediate court challenge, saying the law is discriminatory.
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Aswad Thomas broke the deadlock for the hosts, heading Sam Magri's cross home after 22 minutes, but from there the visitors took charge.
Andy Cook took his goals tally for the season to 10 with a brace, notching either side of half-time, before an own goal from Mitchell Walker and Ben Tollitt's fourth added late gloss ... | Tranmere came from behind to cruise to a comfortable 4-1 victory over Dover at the Crabble Athletic Ground. | 37737774 | [
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The council is consulting on shutting Bodlondeb in Penparcau, Aberystwyth, with the loss of 33 jobs.
A report said residents would have to move to other homes - potentially long distances away.
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The bodies were found on Sunday, but no identities have been released.
Two people have been reported missing from a sushi restaurant hit by the blast: Nicholas Figueroa, who was on a date there, and a worker, Moises Lucon.
A further 22 people were injured in the explosion and subsequent fire, four critically.
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Max Power's scuffed shot allowed Grigg to pounce and nod the Latics ahead.
Yanic Wildschut hit the bar for the hosts before Nick Powell curled a free-kick from 25 yards into the top corner to double their advantage.
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England have won their opening two Six Nations games and face Ireland at home on Saturday before Wales' pivotal visit to Twickenham on 12 March.
"We're undefeated in three games and it sets it up a massive game for two weeks time in Twickenham," said Warburton.
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Joshua knocked out Wladimir Klitschko to add the WBA world heavyweight title to his IBF crown at Wembley Stadium last weekend.
Afterwards the Englishman was hailed as "the biggest sports star in Britain".
"Nothing would make us happier than having a Joshua fight at some point," Phillips told BBC Radio Wales Sport.
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Lotto Soudal's Greipel, 34, won the 100.5-mile stage from Glasgow to Castle Douglas ahead of Australian Caleb Ewan and Dutch rider Ramon Sinkeldam.
Cavendish, 31, crashed on a tight corner close to the finish, along with Team Sky's Elia Viviani, as he chased an 11th stage victory in the race.
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Scientists at Imperial College London examined the bone structure of hip-fracture patients who had been treated with bisphosphonates.
They found evidence the drugs were linked to microscopic cracks, making bones more fragile and prone to break.
Osteoporosis affects three million people in the UK.
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Officers are searching 18 premises in London and one in Stoke-on-Trent.
The Met Police said it was part of an ongoing inquiry into Islamist-related terrorism and not in response to any immediate threat to the public.
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Public Health Wales (PHW) research also showed one in five of those who breastfeed do so for less than a month.
It recommends exclusively breastfeeding for the first six months but added breastfeeding does not come easily to all mothers.
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But she has tried to use her background to her advantage.
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"I think I'm able to speak to people in order to do that," she said.
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Their recent run is in contrast to the way they started the season with six victories from their first seven games.
Since the end of March, the Vikings' only wins have been in the Challenge Cup against lower-league sides.
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The former England captain's team of investors acquired land in the city's Overtown neighbourhood this week.
It was the Beckham team's fourth attempt to buy a suitable Miami site.
MLS commissioner Don Garber said Miami Beckham United's bid plans "for a world-class venue within the urban core" were "impressive".
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Det Ch Supt Lesley Boal said Police Scotland officers were investigating a historical complaint - but did not confirm a name.
Lord Janner was accused of abuse allegations during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s - but was deemed unfit to stand trial in England because of dementia.
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Carvers from Scotland, England, Ireland as well as continental Europe, Canada and the US regularly enter the competition.
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The code received widespread support during consultation and was unanimously approved by the Scottish Parliament.
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Research carried out by the Fostering Network suggests almost half of fostered young people are already living with their third foster family since going into care.
The group has warned that 750 more foster carers are "urgently" needed to meet the demands of the care system.
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Now a group of walkers is re-tracing his steps.
They set off from Shrewsbury Abbey on 18 June, ending up at St Winefride's Well a week later.
The walk is part of a week of events to commemorate the historic royal visit and which, it is hoped, will boost the profile of the town.
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Lib Dem Mohammed Bashir won the Woking Borough Council seat in Surrey by 16 votes in May 2012 but a judge ruled there had been corrupt and illegal practices.
Charges were brought after police investigated allegations that postal votes were fraudulently submitted.
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Ms Cooper, who is standing against Mr Corbyn for the leadership, also said the party appeared "to be polarising" between "different extremes".
But Mr Corbyn pledged to use the backing of party members to force party MPs to support his agenda if elected.
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Because of the extraordinary C.
Her life had revolved around "her looks, men, material possessions and living the high life", the judgement said.
She had had four marriages and several affairs and "spent the money of her husbands and lovers recklessly before moving on when things got difficult or the money ran out".
La... | A judge has ruled a 50-year-old "socialite" known only as C, who tried to kill herself, can refuse kidney dialysis treatment and so end her life because she feels she has lost her "sparkle". | 34985442 | [
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Natalie Towers, 24, of Adams Street, Shildon, County Durham, had earlier admitted a charge of administering poison with intent to procure a miscarriage while 32-34 weeks pregnant.
Newcastle Crown Court was told she bought the substance over the internet.
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When the Red Lion in Northmoor was put up for sale last year, locals formed the Northmoor Lion Ltd, secured a loan and bought the pub in November 2013.
Since then, 70 people have bought company shares, raising about £300,000.
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Thousands of sufferers and their dependants will be able to get damages from a £350m pot over the next decade.
Those diagnosed after 25 July 2012 and who cannot sue former employers as they have gone bust or insurance details have disappeared will be eligible.
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Now in its 36th year, the Great North Run will have more countries represented in a single running event in history.
If you'd like to find out how to get into running, take a look at our special guide. | Runners from 178 different nations, from Azerbaijan to Zambia, will be represented in the Great North Run on Sunday. | 37318120 | [
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Houses at Auvers II was hung in the Picnic Cafe on Friday to launch the Open for Art weekend festival.
David Brooks, from Toronto, Canada, has been a van Gogh specialist for 18 years and claims it is not genuine.
Owner Mark Lawrence insists it is a real van Gogh, but admits it has not yet been authenticated.
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The Cheetham Hill Asda Living store will turn off escalators, screens and music for an hour on Saturday 7 May.
Customers will also be offered a picture map of the supermarket.
General manager Simon Lea came up with the idea after watching an autistic child and his mother struggle on the shop floor.
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The Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership's 'Drug Dealers Don't Care, Do You?' campaign ran from February to April.
In that time, the PSNI also arrested 357 people and seized £44,000 in cash.
Assistant Chief Constable Will Kerr said the principal drug seized was herbal cannabis.
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The judge described the evidence against Colm Murphy and Seamus Daly as overwhelming.
The action was taken by the victims' families, who have been awarded £1.6m damages.
Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, were killed in the Real IRA attack on the County Tyrone town in August 1998.
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This brings the number of military dismissals to more than 3,000 following the failed coup, in which rebel units used tanks and aircraft to try to oust President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
On Saturday Mr Erdogan announced steps to put all armed forces under direct government control, amid a crackdown.
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Earlier in the morning we saw a number of airstrikes in the Old City. Iraqi forces were still pinned down by snipers from the group that calls itself Islamic State.
Colonel Jabbar Abad told us it was the last pocket of resistance. He claimed they would be defeated within hours.
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The Labour leadership frontrunner made the remarks in 2011, shortly after the al-Qaeda chief was shot dead.
A spokesman for Mr Corbyn defended the remarks saying he was "a total opponent of al-Qaeda, all it stands for".
Meanwhile Andy Burnham appealed to undecided voters, saying it was still "all to play for" in the el... | Jeremy Corbyn has been criticised for saying it was a "tragedy" that Osama Bin Laden was killed rather than being put on trial. | 34106214 | [
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A former field marshal, three generals and six admirals say the loss of Ark Royal and its fleet of Harrier jets has damaged Britain's defence capabilities.
They say Britain can no longer mount amphibious operations without putting troops' lives at "considerable risk".
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The bloc's leader, Lars Lokke Rasmussen, looks likely to succeed Helle Thorning-Schmidt as prime minister.
But difficult talks lie ahead. Mr Rasmussen's own Venstre (Liberal) party saw great losses in Thursday's poll, and the biggest party in the right-bloc is now the anti-immigration Danish People's Party (DPP).
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He was held on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences after officers searched a property in the city.
Police have also arrested and bailed a 16-year-old from London, a 15-year-old boy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, and a man, 20, from Staffordshire.
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The captain, who retired hurt on 60 with a back problem on the first day in Adelaide, returned to make 128.
"The way he played speaks words for the guy," said Steve Smith, who hit 162 not out as Australia reached 517-7.
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NHS England guidelines say that 85% of patients should wait a maximum of 62 days to begin their first treatment following referral from their GP.
But figures show this slipped to 84.4% from January to March this year.
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