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disability-35233600 | https://www.bbc.com/news/disability-35233600 | Skyping at my grandmother's deathbed | 10 years ago, I moved to the UK from Australia to study. I had been living in Sydney, caring for my mother, who had dementia. | By Lee KumutatBBC News My grandmother was dying. Her breath was becoming more and more laboured. I comforted Mum, as nurses came in regularly to check on them both, and say hello to me. We laughed and cried. But I was not in the room. I was at home in London, 13,000 miles away from her care home in Sydney. My grandmoth... | Summarize the following text.
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By Lee KumutatBBC News My grandmother was dying. Her breath was becoming more and more laboured. I comforted Mum, as nurses came in regularly to check on them both, and say hello to me. We laughed and cried. But I was not in the room. I was at home in Lon... | true | Summarize the following text.
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By Lee KumutatBBC News My grandmother was dying. Her breath was becoming more and more laboured. I comforted Mum, as nurses came in regularly to check on them both, and say hello to me. We laughed and cried. But I was not in the room. I was at home in Lon... |
world-asia-49624132 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-49624132 | Trump cancels secret US meeting with Afghan Taliban | 9/11 is a day that President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he would never forget. | Mr Trump tweeted he had been set to meet Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and senior Taliban leaders on Sunday. But he cancelled the secret meeting at his Camp David retreat after the militants admitted they were behind a recent attack that killed a US soldier. The Taliban said Americans will "lose the most" for cancellin... | Summarize the following text.
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Mr Trump tweeted he had been set to meet Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and senior Taliban leaders on Sunday. But he cancelled the secret meeting at his Camp David retreat after the militants admitted they were behind a recent attack that killed a US soldi... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Mr Trump tweeted he had been set to meet Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and senior Taliban leaders on Sunday. But he cancelled the secret meeting at his Camp David retreat after the militants admitted they were behind a recent attack that killed a US soldi... |
uk-northern-ireland-38920253 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-38920253 | Kingsmills: PPS decides not to prosecute suspect | 10 men were shot dead by the IRA in 1976. | Ten Protestant workmen were killed when their minibus was ambushed in the south Armagh village in January 1976. A file was passed to the PPS in August last year following the arrest of the suspect in Newry, County Armagh. A palm print found on a van used in the murders was believed to belong to him. However, on Thursda... | Summarize the following text.
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Ten Protestant workmen were killed when their minibus was ambushed in the south Armagh village in January 1976. A file was passed to the PPS in August last year following the arrest of the suspect in Newry, County Armagh. A palm print found on a van used ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Ten Protestant workmen were killed when their minibus was ambushed in the south Armagh village in January 1976. A file was passed to the PPS in August last year following the arrest of the suspect in Newry, County Armagh. A palm print found on a van used ... |
uk-england-tyne-43419071 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-43419071 | Pilgrimage held to mark St Cuthbert's Day | 12th Century pilgrims travelling to the shrine of St James in Spain would have walked a route in County Durham. | The route covers more than five miles from Finchale Priory to Durham. In the Middle Ages it was often used as a starting point for pilgrimages to the shrine of St James in the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. It has now been officially recognised as a section of The English Way - a network of routes which lead t... | Summarize the following text.
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The route covers more than five miles from Finchale Priory to Durham. In the Middle Ages it was often used as a starting point for pilgrimages to the shrine of St James in the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. It has now been officially recognised a... | true | Summarize the following text.
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The route covers more than five miles from Finchale Priory to Durham. In the Middle Ages it was often used as a starting point for pilgrimages to the shrine of St James in the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. It has now been officially recognised a... |
uk-wales-north-east-wales-32967999 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-32967999 | Closure of three Denbighshire schools approved | 100 jobs could be lost and 800 pupils moved as a result of plans to merge two schools in Denbighshire. | The plans include merging Welsh-medium Ysgol Pentrecelyn and bilingual Ysgol Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd in Ruthin. About 30 people from Ysgol Pentrecelyn, concerned about the impact on language, demonstrated against the plans before the cabinet meeting began. The closure of Ysgol Rhewl was also approved, but members voted ... | Summarize the following text.
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The plans include merging Welsh-medium Ysgol Pentrecelyn and bilingual Ysgol Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd in Ruthin. About 30 people from Ysgol Pentrecelyn, concerned about the impact on language, demonstrated against the plans before the cabinet meeting began.... | true | Summarize the following text.
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The plans include merging Welsh-medium Ysgol Pentrecelyn and bilingual Ysgol Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd in Ruthin. About 30 people from Ysgol Pentrecelyn, concerned about the impact on language, demonstrated against the plans before the cabinet meeting began.... |
uk-northern-ireland-politics-34270012 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-politics-34270012 | Nama deal: Cerberus had 'contact' with four DUP politicians and Martin McGuinness | 48 hours before it made its bid for the Northern Ireland loan book, Cerberus Capital Management met the Deputy First Minister. | By John CampbellBBC News NI Economics & Business Editor Cerberus said it "had contact to varying extents" with Peter Robinson, Simon Hamilton, Arlene Foster, Nigel Dodds and Mr McGuinness. The details are contained in a submission to the finance committee. The committee is investigating the circumstances of the fund's ... | Summarize the following text.
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By John CampbellBBC News NI Economics & Business Editor Cerberus said it "had contact to varying extents" with Peter Robinson, Simon Hamilton, Arlene Foster, Nigel Dodds and Mr McGuinness. The details are contained in a submission to the finance committee... | true | Summarize the following text.
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By John CampbellBBC News NI Economics & Business Editor Cerberus said it "had contact to varying extents" with Peter Robinson, Simon Hamilton, Arlene Foster, Nigel Dodds and Mr McGuinness. The details are contained in a submission to the finance committee... |
world-africa-38452198 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-38452198 | Zambia's Edgar Lungu orders military to fight army worms | 10,000 tonnes of maize are being destroyed by army worms in Zambia, the government says. | Military planes are flying pesticides to the worst-affected areas so that crops can be sprayed as a matter of urgency, Amos Chanda added. The pests are called army worms because they eat most vegetation in their way and can destroy entire fields. They are devouring crops in six of the southern African state's 10 provin... | Summarize the following text.
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Military planes are flying pesticides to the worst-affected areas so that crops can be sprayed as a matter of urgency, Amos Chanda added. The pests are called army worms because they eat most vegetation in their way and can destroy entire fields. They are... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Military planes are flying pesticides to the worst-affected areas so that crops can be sprayed as a matter of urgency, Amos Chanda added. The pests are called army worms because they eat most vegetation in their way and can destroy entire fields. They are... |
uk-england-kent-40313705 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-kent-40313705 | NHS bosses quizzed over Kent and Canterbury Hospital changes | 300 people have attended a meeting in Canterbury to discuss plans to move some services from the city's hospital to Margate and Ashford. | Concern for Health in East Kent (CHEK) organised a public meeting on the future of Kent and Canterbury Hospital. From Monday, patients who require urgent care for heart attacks, stroke and pneumonia will be taken to hospitals in Margate or Ashford. East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust said the changes would be temporary but C... | Summarize the following text.
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Concern for Health in East Kent (CHEK) organised a public meeting on the future of Kent and Canterbury Hospital. From Monday, patients who require urgent care for heart attacks, stroke and pneumonia will be taken to hospitals in Margate or Ashford. East K... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Concern for Health in East Kent (CHEK) organised a public meeting on the future of Kent and Canterbury Hospital. From Monday, patients who require urgent care for heart attacks, stroke and pneumonia will be taken to hospitals in Margate or Ashford. East K... |
uk-england-derbyshire-49719618 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-49719618 | Hired Lamborghini 'driven anti-socially' before M1 crash | A driver of a supercar was reported for dangerous driving after driving "like a lunatic" through Derby city centre, police have said. | Derbyshire Police's roads policing unit said a report was received over the driving in Derby city centre. The driver of the supercar then crashed on the southbound carriageway of the motorway, between junctions 28 and 29, at about 22:40 BST on Sunday. "That's the deposit well and truly lost," the unit quipped on Twitte... | Summarize the following text.
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Derbyshire Police's roads policing unit said a report was received over the driving in Derby city centre. The driver of the supercar then crashed on the southbound carriageway of the motorway, between junctions 28 and 29, at about 22:40 BST on Sunday. "Th... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Derbyshire Police's roads policing unit said a report was received over the driving in Derby city centre. The driver of the supercar then crashed on the southbound carriageway of the motorway, between junctions 28 and 29, at about 22:40 BST on Sunday. "Th... |
world-middle-east-52983508 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-52983508 | Nabeel Rajab: Bahraini human rights activist freed from jail | 13 years after his first arrest, Bahraini rights activist Nabeel Rajab has been freed from prison. | Nabeel Rajab, 55, had been held since 2016 and convicted of offences including "spreading fake news". Rights groups condemned Rajab's treatment and a UN panel has called for his release. On Tuesday, Rajab's lawyer said his client would serve the remainder of his sentence in a non-custodial setting. "Nabeel has been rel... | Summarize the following text.
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Nabeel Rajab, 55, had been held since 2016 and convicted of offences including "spreading fake news". Rights groups condemned Rajab's treatment and a UN panel has called for his release. On Tuesday, Rajab's lawyer said his client would serve the remainder... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Nabeel Rajab, 55, had been held since 2016 and convicted of offences including "spreading fake news". Rights groups condemned Rajab's treatment and a UN panel has called for his release. On Tuesday, Rajab's lawyer said his client would serve the remainder... |
uk-england-bristol-25774439 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-25774439 | Bristol Arena: Should it be built with taxpayers' money? | 100 Bristolians have been telling BBC Radio Bristol what they think of the proposed arena in the city. | Bristol-based concert promoter Conal Dodds "Every big British act will have played in Bristol, it was just that their ceiling would have been the Colston Hall or Bristol Academy. "If you want to play a much bigger venue, an arena, you had to go to Cardiff, that was the next biggest place. "When an act gets beyond Colst... | Summarize the following text.
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Bristol-based concert promoter Conal Dodds "Every big British act will have played in Bristol, it was just that their ceiling would have been the Colston Hall or Bristol Academy. "If you want to play a much bigger venue, an arena, you had to go to Cardiff... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Bristol-based concert promoter Conal Dodds "Every big British act will have played in Bristol, it was just that their ceiling would have been the Colston Hall or Bristol Academy. "If you want to play a much bigger venue, an arena, you had to go to Cardiff... |
business-56639211 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-56639211 | 'Lockdown taught us we're more than just a gym' | 12 months ago, the UK was in lockdown. | By Lucy HookerBusiness reporter, BBC News Non-essential shops in England and Wales, as well as gyms, hairdressers and swimming pools, will be able to welcome customers again from Monday, more than three months after closing their doors. Most are desperate to get the tills ringing again, but they have also had to think ... | Summarize the following text.
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By Lucy HookerBusiness reporter, BBC News Non-essential shops in England and Wales, as well as gyms, hairdressers and swimming pools, will be able to welcome customers again from Monday, more than three months after closing their doors. Most are desperate... | true | Summarize the following text.
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By Lucy HookerBusiness reporter, BBC News Non-essential shops in England and Wales, as well as gyms, hairdressers and swimming pools, will be able to welcome customers again from Monday, more than three months after closing their doors. Most are desperate... |
education-28761273 | https://www.bbc.com/news/education-28761273 | Head teachers plan own league tables | 300,000 parents are expected to use a new website to find out about their children's school performance, rather than the official league tables. | By Sean CoughlanBBC News education correspondent This would be separate from the official performance data published by the government, which is currently used to generate school rankings. Heads want to include more information about schools than exam results, such as music and sport. Heads' leader Brian Lightman said ... | Summarize the following text.
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By Sean CoughlanBBC News education correspondent This would be separate from the official performance data published by the government, which is currently used to generate school rankings. Heads want to include more information about schools than exam res... | true | Summarize the following text.
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By Sean CoughlanBBC News education correspondent This would be separate from the official performance data published by the government, which is currently used to generate school rankings. Heads want to include more information about schools than exam res... |
technology-46552611 | https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46552611 | Amazon uses dummy parcels to catch thieves | 150 Amazon boxes have been hidden around the city of Jersey City in New Jersey in an attempt to catch package thieves. | Officers in New Jersey are planting dummy boxes fitted with GPS trackers, coupled with hidden doorbell cameras, at homes around the city of Jersey. The homes selected for the experiment were chosen using the city's own crime statistics combined with mapping data of theft locations supplied by Amazon. One box was stolen... | Summarize the following text.
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Officers in New Jersey are planting dummy boxes fitted with GPS trackers, coupled with hidden doorbell cameras, at homes around the city of Jersey. The homes selected for the experiment were chosen using the city's own crime statistics combined with mappi... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Officers in New Jersey are planting dummy boxes fitted with GPS trackers, coupled with hidden doorbell cameras, at homes around the city of Jersey. The homes selected for the experiment were chosen using the city's own crime statistics combined with mappi... |
uk-england-23777143 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-23777143 | Oakwood and Drake Hall inmates working in prison call centres | 100 prisoners are working in call centres run by two private prisons in England, the BBC has learned. | Inmates at HMP Oakwood, near Wolverhampton, and Drake Hall, in Staffordshire, carry out market research for insurance companies. The Centre for Crime Prevention said the project was "incredibly naive". But the Ministry of Justice said it was a pilot scheme which may be rolled out further if it is successful, and added ... | Summarize the following text.
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Inmates at HMP Oakwood, near Wolverhampton, and Drake Hall, in Staffordshire, carry out market research for insurance companies. The Centre for Crime Prevention said the project was "incredibly naive". But the Ministry of Justice said it was a pilot schem... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Inmates at HMP Oakwood, near Wolverhampton, and Drake Hall, in Staffordshire, carry out market research for insurance companies. The Centre for Crime Prevention said the project was "incredibly naive". But the Ministry of Justice said it was a pilot schem... |
technology-46206614 | https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46206614 | US asks London court to hand over two alleged hackers | Two men have appeared in court accused of being members of a cyber crime gang which allegedly made millions of pounds from selling stolen credit card details. | By Sajid IqbalCommunity affairs specialist The two men are accused of being members of a 36-strong group said to have been behind a dark web forum responsible for more than $530m (£409m) of losses to banks and individuals. The Infraud Organisation is said to have sold stolen credit cards and IDs. Taimoor Zaman and Anth... | Summarize the following text.
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By Sajid IqbalCommunity affairs specialist The two men are accused of being members of a 36-strong group said to have been behind a dark web forum responsible for more than $530m (£409m) of losses to banks and individuals. The Infraud Organisation is said... | true | Summarize the following text.
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By Sajid IqbalCommunity affairs specialist The two men are accused of being members of a 36-strong group said to have been behind a dark web forum responsible for more than $530m (£409m) of losses to banks and individuals. The Infraud Organisation is said... |
uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-13830415 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-13830415 | Battle of Towton anniversary marked at Rievaulx Abbey | 1,000 people have taken part in a re-enactment of the Battle of Towton in North Yorkshire. | Archery and military drills at Rievaulx Abbey were two of the activities which remembered the Battle of Towton. An estimated 28,000 soldiers died in the battle in 1461, where the House of York was victorious against the House of Lancaster. The two sides were engaged in a struggle for the English throne. The final victo... | Summarize the following text.
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Archery and military drills at Rievaulx Abbey were two of the activities which remembered the Battle of Towton. An estimated 28,000 soldiers died in the battle in 1461, where the House of York was victorious against the House of Lancaster. The two sides w... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Archery and military drills at Rievaulx Abbey were two of the activities which remembered the Battle of Towton. An estimated 28,000 soldiers died in the battle in 1461, where the House of York was victorious against the House of Lancaster. The two sides w... |
world-asia-india-50749764 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-50749764 | Pro-Indian 'fake websites targeted decision makers in Europe' | 265 fake news websites have been uncovered in a network that appears to be spreading propaganda against Pakistan. | By Flora Carmichael & Abid HussainBBC World Service The co-ordinated network of 265 sites operates across 65 countries, according to a report by EU Disinfo Lab, a Brussels-based NGO. The researchers traced the websites to an Indian company, Srivastava Group. The network was also found to involve groups responsible for ... | Summarize the following text.
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By Flora Carmichael & Abid HussainBBC World Service The co-ordinated network of 265 sites operates across 65 countries, according to a report by EU Disinfo Lab, a Brussels-based NGO. The researchers traced the websites to an Indian company, Srivastava Gro... | true | Summarize the following text.
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By Flora Carmichael & Abid HussainBBC World Service The co-ordinated network of 265 sites operates across 65 countries, according to a report by EU Disinfo Lab, a Brussels-based NGO. The researchers traced the websites to an Indian company, Srivastava Gro... |
world-asia-29376849 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-29376849 | North Korean leader Kim Jong-un 'has illness' | 2014 has been a busy year for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. | A report on state television said on Thursday that Mr Kim, 31, was in an "uncomfortable physical condition" but gave no details. Earlier, the leader was absent from a session of the Supreme People's Assembly - North Korea's legislature. Mr Kim has not been seen in public for more than three weeks. His non-appearance at... | Summarize the following text.
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A report on state television said on Thursday that Mr Kim, 31, was in an "uncomfortable physical condition" but gave no details. Earlier, the leader was absent from a session of the Supreme People's Assembly - North Korea's legislature. Mr Kim has not bee... | true | Summarize the following text.
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A report on state television said on Thursday that Mr Kim, 31, was in an "uncomfortable physical condition" but gave no details. Earlier, the leader was absent from a session of the Supreme People's Assembly - North Korea's legislature. Mr Kim has not bee... |
uk-england-wiltshire-56069935 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-wiltshire-56069935 | Overturned lorry closed M4 junction near Swindon | A man has been taken to hospital after his car crashed into a roundabout on the M4 near Swindon. | Emergency crews were called at about 08:30 GMT and the eastbound and westbound slip roads onto the roundabout were shut until about 14:00. The driver was taken to Great Western Hospital in Swindon, Wiltshire Police said. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening or life changing. Related Internet Links Highwa... | Summarize the following text.
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Emergency crews were called at about 08:30 GMT and the eastbound and westbound slip roads onto the roundabout were shut until about 14:00. The driver was taken to Great Western Hospital in Swindon, Wiltshire Police said. His injuries are not thought to be... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Emergency crews were called at about 08:30 GMT and the eastbound and westbound slip roads onto the roundabout were shut until about 14:00. The driver was taken to Great Western Hospital in Swindon, Wiltshire Police said. His injuries are not thought to be... |
uk-england-oxfordshire-52979720 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-52979720 | Oxford Local Plan to build 11,000 homes backed by council | 50,000 new homes are to be built in Oxford over the next 20 years, according to a new local plan. | Oxford City Council says its blueprint will prioritise car-free developments and allow for taller buildings. The plans were approved at a full council meeting on Monday. Planning inspectors gave them their blessing in May. But Andrew Gant, leader of Oxfordshire Liberal Democrats, said: "Inspectors have found the plan t... | Summarize the following text.
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Oxford City Council says its blueprint will prioritise car-free developments and allow for taller buildings. The plans were approved at a full council meeting on Monday. Planning inspectors gave them their blessing in May. But Andrew Gant, leader of Oxfor... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Oxford City Council says its blueprint will prioritise car-free developments and allow for taller buildings. The plans were approved at a full council meeting on Monday. Planning inspectors gave them their blessing in May. But Andrew Gant, leader of Oxfor... |
uk-england-suffolk-32884658 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-32884658 | Newmarket racecourse 'Devil's Dyke' gig safety fears | 800 people were on the dyke during a Jessie J concert in 2013. | The Devil's Dyke pathway has previously been used as a vantage point by people without tickets to the Suffolk Newmarket Nights summer season. In 2013, when Jessie J played a sell-out gig, about 800 people were on the dyke. There are concerns that similar numbers could gather for shows by Kylie Minogue and Kaiser Chiefs... | Summarize the following text.
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The Devil's Dyke pathway has previously been used as a vantage point by people without tickets to the Suffolk Newmarket Nights summer season. In 2013, when Jessie J played a sell-out gig, about 800 people were on the dyke. There are concerns that similar ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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The Devil's Dyke pathway has previously been used as a vantage point by people without tickets to the Suffolk Newmarket Nights summer season. In 2013, when Jessie J played a sell-out gig, about 800 people were on the dyke. There are concerns that similar ... |
uk-england-tees-22426905 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tees-22426905 | Work begins on 145m-high power line towers on Teesside | 150m (500ft) high steel towers are being built on Teesside to carry electricity cables over the River Tees. | National Grid is building two 145m (475ft) high towers, expected to be the highest in the area, so power lines can be moved away from a chemical works. The work is part of a £50m project to refurbish and replace parts of overhead lines on Teesside. Project manager Mark Brennan said the steel towers have to be tall beca... | Summarize the following text.
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National Grid is building two 145m (475ft) high towers, expected to be the highest in the area, so power lines can be moved away from a chemical works. The work is part of a £50m project to refurbish and replace parts of overhead lines on Teesside. Projec... | true | Summarize the following text.
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National Grid is building two 145m (475ft) high towers, expected to be the highest in the area, so power lines can be moved away from a chemical works. The work is part of a £50m project to refurbish and replace parts of overhead lines on Teesside. Projec... |
uk-scotland-glasgow-west-17459093 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-17459093 | 'Risks' that Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games budget may rise | 2014 Commonwealth Games organisers are "on track" to deliver the event, according to a report by Scotland's auditor general. | Audit Scotland's progress report said infrastructure projects were running on time and to the approved £524m budget. But it said uncertainty over security costs, and potential hitches with the Athletes Village and Hampden athletics venue, could see a budget over-run. The watchdog said risks around the 2014 event were l... | Summarize the following text.
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Audit Scotland's progress report said infrastructure projects were running on time and to the approved £524m budget. But it said uncertainty over security costs, and potential hitches with the Athletes Village and Hampden athletics venue, could see a budg... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Audit Scotland's progress report said infrastructure projects were running on time and to the approved £524m budget. But it said uncertainty over security costs, and potential hitches with the Athletes Village and Hampden athletics venue, could see a budg... |
uk-england-hampshire-32924891 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-32924891 | Hampshire County Council's chief executive to stand down | 15 years after being appointed as leader of Hampshire County Council, Andrew Smith has announced he is to step down. | Andrew Smith was appointed to the role in 2007 amid criticisms that his £190,000 salary was more than the prime minister. However, the council said he had significantly helped to transform the authority after the economic downturn. He said: "I have chosen to announce my departure... knowing that Hampshire remains one o... | Summarize the following text.
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Andrew Smith was appointed to the role in 2007 amid criticisms that his £190,000 salary was more than the prime minister. However, the council said he had significantly helped to transform the authority after the economic downturn. He said: "I have chosen... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Andrew Smith was appointed to the role in 2007 amid criticisms that his £190,000 salary was more than the prime minister. However, the council said he had significantly helped to transform the authority after the economic downturn. He said: "I have chosen... |
uk-politics-53375713 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-53375713 | Brexit: Gove defends £705m plan for border posts and staff | 705 million will be spent on preparing for Brexit border checks, the government has said. | A £705m funding package to help manage Britain's borders has been announced as the UK prepares to leave the EU customs union at the end of the year. Mr Gove insisted the government had been "laying the groundwork for months". But Labour's Rachel Reeves said the plans were "too little, too late." The funding announcemen... | Summarize the following text.
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A £705m funding package to help manage Britain's borders has been announced as the UK prepares to leave the EU customs union at the end of the year. Mr Gove insisted the government had been "laying the groundwork for months". But Labour's Rachel Reeves sa... | true | Summarize the following text.
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A £705m funding package to help manage Britain's borders has been announced as the UK prepares to leave the EU customs union at the end of the year. Mr Gove insisted the government had been "laying the groundwork for months". But Labour's Rachel Reeves sa... |
uk-england-suffolk-27678692 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-27678692 | Tattingstone solar farm plan appeal rejected | 300 solar panels have been rejected for a farm in Suffolk after a planning inspector said it would cause "substantial harm" to a "valued landscape". | Babergh District Council refused to grant planning permission last year for the £25m project at Valley Farm, Tattingstone. Developers Hive Energy appealed to the government's Planning Inspectorate, which has now also turned it down. Campaigners said the farm was out of place in a "special landscape". Mr Rhys Jones said... | Summarize the following text.
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Babergh District Council refused to grant planning permission last year for the £25m project at Valley Farm, Tattingstone. Developers Hive Energy appealed to the government's Planning Inspectorate, which has now also turned it down. Campaigners said the f... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Babergh District Council refused to grant planning permission last year for the £25m project at Valley Farm, Tattingstone. Developers Hive Energy appealed to the government's Planning Inspectorate, which has now also turned it down. Campaigners said the f... |
uk-wales-45440033 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-45440033 | Fentanyl warning over rogue batch of heroin | 100 grams of heroin containing the synthetic opioid fentanyl has been seized by police in south Wales. | Synthetic opioid fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine and just 0.002 grams mixed with heroin can kill. South Wales Police said the discovery was made after a drug addict tested positive for the substance following a non-fatal overdose. Det Insp Stuart Johnson said: "I urge all drug users in the local area to... | Summarize the following text.
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Synthetic opioid fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine and just 0.002 grams mixed with heroin can kill. South Wales Police said the discovery was made after a drug addict tested positive for the substance following a non-fatal overdose. Det Insp... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Synthetic opioid fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine and just 0.002 grams mixed with heroin can kill. South Wales Police said the discovery was made after a drug addict tested positive for the substance following a non-fatal overdose. Det Insp... |
10297671 | https://www.bbc.com/news/10297671 | Penzance ferry funding is 'not assured', minister says | 100 jobs could be lost if plans for a new ferry terminal in Cornwall are not approved. | Plans for a £44m terminal in Penzance to help boost links between the county and the islands had been put forward. The Department of Transport said schemes awarded conditional approval by the previous government may not be supported by the current coalition. Transport Secretary Philip Hammond said "difficult decisions"... | Summarize the following text.
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Plans for a £44m terminal in Penzance to help boost links between the county and the islands had been put forward. The Department of Transport said schemes awarded conditional approval by the previous government may not be supported by the current coaliti... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Plans for a £44m terminal in Penzance to help boost links between the county and the islands had been put forward. The Department of Transport said schemes awarded conditional approval by the previous government may not be supported by the current coaliti... |
world-europe-37990864 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37990864 | Can a Syrian cafe hold the key to the German migrant crisis? | 2016 was a difficult year for Germany's migrant crisis. But a year on, BBC News has returned to the city of Oberhausen to find that things have changed. | By Howard Johnson and Tobias BrauerBBC News "It's not about the job as such," says Hassan. "It's about the fact that I'm working and producing and not waiting for help at the job centre." In the year since BBC News first visited Oberhausen, refugees have started to become part of the community. More than 2,500 refugees... | Summarize the following text.
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By Howard Johnson and Tobias BrauerBBC News "It's not about the job as such," says Hassan. "It's about the fact that I'm working and producing and not waiting for help at the job centre." In the year since BBC News first visited Oberhausen, refugees have ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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By Howard Johnson and Tobias BrauerBBC News "It's not about the job as such," says Hassan. "It's about the fact that I'm working and producing and not waiting for help at the job centre." In the year since BBC News first visited Oberhausen, refugees have ... |
uk-england-lincolnshire-17724700 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-17724700 | Rise in visitors to Lincolnshire tourist attractions | 10,000 more people visited Lincolnshire's museums and heritage sites last year. | The Collection museum has seen the biggest increase in visitors, with 86,015 visiting over the 12 months up to April - compared to 64,495 for the previous period. The overall number of visitors across the six sites increased by about 10%, from 336,502 to 369,934. Only Lincolnshire Archives and Gainsborough Old Hall saw... | Summarize the following text.
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The Collection museum has seen the biggest increase in visitors, with 86,015 visiting over the 12 months up to April - compared to 64,495 for the previous period. The overall number of visitors across the six sites increased by about 10%, from 336,502 to ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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The Collection museum has seen the biggest increase in visitors, with 86,015 visiting over the 12 months up to April - compared to 64,495 for the previous period. The overall number of visitors across the six sites increased by about 10%, from 336,502 to ... |
uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-46481157 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-46481157 | Seabird numbers 'at risk due to fishing' according to Aberdeen study | 150 seabird species have declined by 70% over the past 40 years, a study has found. | A study said there has been a 70% decline in seabird populations due to a combination of the fishing industry, pollution and habitat destruction. The University of Aberdeen team looked at 1970-1989 and 1990-2010 timeframes. They were assessing the degree of competition seabirds faced for prey species such as anchovy, s... | Summarize the following text.
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A study said there has been a 70% decline in seabird populations due to a combination of the fishing industry, pollution and habitat destruction. The University of Aberdeen team looked at 1970-1989 and 1990-2010 timeframes. They were assessing the degree ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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A study said there has been a 70% decline in seabird populations due to a combination of the fishing industry, pollution and habitat destruction. The University of Aberdeen team looked at 1970-1989 and 1990-2010 timeframes. They were assessing the degree ... |
magazine-34314171 | https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34314171 | Who killed Elsie Frost? | 49 years ago, a 14-year-old girl was stabbed to death in Wakefield. | By Jon Manel iPM, BBC Radio 4 It was shortly after lunch when Elsie Frost said goodbye to her father, Arthur. She was 14 and was on her way to a lake not far from her home. It was to be a special occasion. She had been asked to help teach a group of younger children how to sail. In fact, for Elsie Frost, everything mus... | Summarize the following text.
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By Jon Manel iPM, BBC Radio 4 It was shortly after lunch when Elsie Frost said goodbye to her father, Arthur. She was 14 and was on her way to a lake not far from her home. It was to be a special occasion. She had been asked to help teach a group of young... | true | Summarize the following text.
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By Jon Manel iPM, BBC Radio 4 It was shortly after lunch when Elsie Frost said goodbye to her father, Arthur. She was 14 and was on her way to a lake not far from her home. It was to be a special occasion. She had been asked to help teach a group of young... |
world-middle-east-39377084 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-39377084 | Islamic State leaves trail of destruction in Syria's Palmyra | 16-year-old Fariha was taken from her home in Palmyra by IS fighters. She and her children are now living in a school in the city. | Lyse DoucetChief international correspondent@bbclysedouceton Twitter "It was a quarter to five in the morning. We were asleep and heard a knock on the door," she tells me as we sit on thin, grey mattresses in an abandoned school in Homs, 160km (99 miles) from her home. This makeshift shelter, in the ruins of a Homs nei... | Summarize the following text.
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Lyse DoucetChief international correspondent@bbclysedouceton Twitter "It was a quarter to five in the morning. We were asleep and heard a knock on the door," she tells me as we sit on thin, grey mattresses in an abandoned school in Homs, 160km (99 miles) ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Lyse DoucetChief international correspondent@bbclysedouceton Twitter "It was a quarter to five in the morning. We were asleep and heard a knock on the door," she tells me as we sit on thin, grey mattresses in an abandoned school in Homs, 160km (99 miles) ... |
uk-scotland-scotland-politics-57038039 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-57038039 | Scottish election 2021: Nicola Sturgeon celebrates 'historic' SNP election win | Nicola Sturgeon has been re-elected as first minister of Scotland, with the SNP winning the most seats in the Scottish Parliament. | The party finished on 64 seats - one short of a majority but one more than it won in 2016. Ms Sturgeon said her priority was the pandemic but she still intended to hold an independence referendum once the crisis has passed. Boris Johnson has invited the devolved nations to a Covid recovery summit. Ms Sturgeon said ther... | Summarize the following text.
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The party finished on 64 seats - one short of a majority but one more than it won in 2016. Ms Sturgeon said her priority was the pandemic but she still intended to hold an independence referendum once the crisis has passed. Boris Johnson has invited the d... | true | Summarize the following text.
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The party finished on 64 seats - one short of a majority but one more than it won in 2016. Ms Sturgeon said her priority was the pandemic but she still intended to hold an independence referendum once the crisis has passed. Boris Johnson has invited the d... |
uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-55149611 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-55149611 | Last of Scotland The What? trio Buff Hardie dies at 89 | 1950s comedy trio Scotland the What? star Buff Hardie has died at the age of 87. | Mr Hardie - together with partners Stephen Robertson and George Donald - entertained audiences around the world with their irreverent, heavily Doric-tinged stage and TV shows. The north east entertainers were made MBEs for services to entertainment in Scotland in 1995. And in 2008 they were given the Freedom of Aberdee... | Summarize the following text.
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Mr Hardie - together with partners Stephen Robertson and George Donald - entertained audiences around the world with their irreverent, heavily Doric-tinged stage and TV shows. The north east entertainers were made MBEs for services to entertainment in Sco... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Mr Hardie - together with partners Stephen Robertson and George Donald - entertained audiences around the world with their irreverent, heavily Doric-tinged stage and TV shows. The north east entertainers were made MBEs for services to entertainment in Sco... |
world-asia-44107381 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-44107381 | Pakistan activists targeted in Facebook attacks | Pakistani human rights activist Saeeda Saeed says she has been targeted by cyber attackers who tried to install malware on her computer and mobile phone. | By Secunder KermaniBBC News, Islamabad She didn't think much of it and never got round to replying. But the messages weren't coming from a fan of Mrs Saeeda's activism - instead they were the start of a sustained campaign of digital attacks attempting to install malware on her computer and mobile phone to spy on her an... | Summarize the following text.
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By Secunder KermaniBBC News, Islamabad She didn't think much of it and never got round to replying. But the messages weren't coming from a fan of Mrs Saeeda's activism - instead they were the start of a sustained campaign of digital attacks attempting to ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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By Secunder KermaniBBC News, Islamabad She didn't think much of it and never got round to replying. But the messages weren't coming from a fan of Mrs Saeeda's activism - instead they were the start of a sustained campaign of digital attacks attempting to ... |
world-us-canada-41529550 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41529550 | Nafta talks: Trump open to a bilateral Canada-US trade deal | US President Donald Trump has said he would be willing to negotiate a trade deal with Canada if the US pulls out of Nafta. | The US president said if there was no deal on the North American Free Trade Agreement, it would be terminated. He was speaking at the White House with visiting Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. Replying to a question, Mr Trump said he said he would consider a trade pact with Canada minus Mexico, adding that both the US and C... | Summarize the following text.
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The US president said if there was no deal on the North American Free Trade Agreement, it would be terminated. He was speaking at the White House with visiting Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. Replying to a question, Mr Trump said he said he would consider a t... | true | Summarize the following text.
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The US president said if there was no deal on the North American Free Trade Agreement, it would be terminated. He was speaking at the White House with visiting Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. Replying to a question, Mr Trump said he said he would consider a t... |
uk-england-nottinghamshire-46740949 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-46740949 | Netherfield Co-op cat 'tricks' shoppers to get more food | A cat that has been visiting a shop for a year is now being fed by staff and customers. | Minnie the tabby has worked out she gets treats if she hangs around the Co-op in Netherfield, Nottinghamshire. She even injured herself jumping out of a window so she could get back there when her owners locked her in. Her fans include the leader of the borough council, who stroked and fussed her on a visit to Netherfi... | Summarize the following text.
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Minnie the tabby has worked out she gets treats if she hangs around the Co-op in Netherfield, Nottinghamshire. She even injured herself jumping out of a window so she could get back there when her owners locked her in. Her fans include the leader of the b... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Minnie the tabby has worked out she gets treats if she hangs around the Co-op in Netherfield, Nottinghamshire. She even injured herself jumping out of a window so she could get back there when her owners locked her in. Her fans include the leader of the b... |
technology-45184151 | https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45184151 | Fortnite used by company for job interviews | 18-year-old French recruitment agency Dare.Win has asked applicants to play Fortnite as part of its recruitment process. | Candidates are asked to add Dare.Win on the Playstation Network, which is one of its clients, and then be interviewed while playing the video game. Dare.Win says the game-play fits with its entertainment-focused brand. However, one expert said it could be a difficult way to assess candidates fairly. Fortnite is a hugel... | Summarize the following text.
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Candidates are asked to add Dare.Win on the Playstation Network, which is one of its clients, and then be interviewed while playing the video game. Dare.Win says the game-play fits with its entertainment-focused brand. However, one expert said it could be... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Candidates are asked to add Dare.Win on the Playstation Network, which is one of its clients, and then be interviewed while playing the video game. Dare.Win says the game-play fits with its entertainment-focused brand. However, one expert said it could be... |
uk-55777084 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-55777084 | Covid: Gap between Pfizer vaccine doses should be halved, say doctors | 12 weeks between doses of the Pfizer vaccine is "difficult to justify" and should be reduced to six weeks, doctors have said. | Prof Chris Whitty said extending the maximum wait from three to 12 weeks was a "public health decision" to get the first jab to more people across the UK. But the British Medical Association said that was "difficult to justify" and should be changed to six weeks. It comes as early evidence suggests the UK virus variant... | Summarize the following text.
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Prof Chris Whitty said extending the maximum wait from three to 12 weeks was a "public health decision" to get the first jab to more people across the UK. But the British Medical Association said that was "difficult to justify" and should be changed to si... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Prof Chris Whitty said extending the maximum wait from three to 12 weeks was a "public health decision" to get the first jab to more people across the UK. But the British Medical Association said that was "difficult to justify" and should be changed to si... |
uk-england-leeds-47672006 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-47672006 | Bradford sexual abuse victim calls for public inquiry | 150 girls were sexually exploited in Bradford, a woman who was abused as a child has told BBC Radio 4's World at One. | Fiona Goddard, 25, said most of the girls in the care home where she lived were sexually exploited. Ms Goddard gave evidence at a trial last month that led to nine men who abused her as a child being jailed. Gladys Rhodes White, the council's interim head of children's services said she had no evidence exploitation was... | Summarize the following text.
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Fiona Goddard, 25, said most of the girls in the care home where she lived were sexually exploited. Ms Goddard gave evidence at a trial last month that led to nine men who abused her as a child being jailed. Gladys Rhodes White, the council's interim head... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Fiona Goddard, 25, said most of the girls in the care home where she lived were sexually exploited. Ms Goddard gave evidence at a trial last month that led to nine men who abused her as a child being jailed. Gladys Rhodes White, the council's interim head... |
uk-england-sussex-13408975 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-13408975 | East Sussex maternity services 'unsustainable' | 1,000 babies are born at the Conquest Hospital in Hastings each year. | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has ordered a review into maternity services claiming the current model is not sustainable. The trust said the review would provide recommendations on how to deliver "safe, sustainable services". Chief executive Darren Grayson said the decision had not been taken lightly. He said: "We c... | Summarize the following text.
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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has ordered a review into maternity services claiming the current model is not sustainable. The trust said the review would provide recommendations on how to deliver "safe, sustainable services". Chief executive Darren Gra... | true | Summarize the following text.
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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has ordered a review into maternity services claiming the current model is not sustainable. The trust said the review would provide recommendations on how to deliver "safe, sustainable services". Chief executive Darren Gra... |
uk-england-merseyside-47913788 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-47913788 | Driver jailed for hit-and-run death in Liverpool | A driver who killed a man while racing another car on a city centre street has been jailed for four years. | Thomas Joseph Bimson, 23, from Eccleston, was convicted of causing death by dangerous driving for knocking down Matthew Bradley, 24, in Liverpool. It happened at 23:40 GMT on 3 November 2017 while Mr Bradley was on a stag night. Mr Bradley was an award-winning landscape gardener who had built two gardens at the Chelsea... | Summarize the following text.
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Thomas Joseph Bimson, 23, from Eccleston, was convicted of causing death by dangerous driving for knocking down Matthew Bradley, 24, in Liverpool. It happened at 23:40 GMT on 3 November 2017 while Mr Bradley was on a stag night. Mr Bradley was an award-wi... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Thomas Joseph Bimson, 23, from Eccleston, was convicted of causing death by dangerous driving for knocking down Matthew Bradley, 24, in Liverpool. It happened at 23:40 GMT on 3 November 2017 while Mr Bradley was on a stag night. Mr Bradley was an award-wi... |
uk-england-london-43999033 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-43999033 | Local Elections 2018: Lib Dems win Richmond and Kingston councils | 12 London boroughs have gone to the polls, with the Conservatives losing control of two councils. | Both were taken from the Tories who saw its amount of councillors in the two boroughs drop significantly. Key Labour targets, including Wandsworth, Westminster, and Kensington and Chelsea remained under Conservative control. Labour increased its number of councillors, but has failed to take control of any new councils.... | Summarize the following text.
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Both were taken from the Tories who saw its amount of councillors in the two boroughs drop significantly. Key Labour targets, including Wandsworth, Westminster, and Kensington and Chelsea remained under Conservative control. Labour increased its number of... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Both were taken from the Tories who saw its amount of councillors in the two boroughs drop significantly. Key Labour targets, including Wandsworth, Westminster, and Kensington and Chelsea remained under Conservative control. Labour increased its number of... |
uk-england-london-21769305 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-21769305 | Victoria station killing: No retrial for Junior Bayode | 12 young people have won their appeals against convictions for the murder of a teenager who was stabbed in front of hundreds of commuters at Victoria station. | Junior Bayode, 19, was convicted last October. It was the last of four trials over the death of Sofyen Belamouadden, 15, of Acton, west London. The Appeal Court ruled against the Crown Prosecution Service, which had lost an earlier Old Bailey ruling. Sofyen was killed after being chased by youths into Victoria station ... | Summarize the following text.
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Junior Bayode, 19, was convicted last October. It was the last of four trials over the death of Sofyen Belamouadden, 15, of Acton, west London. The Appeal Court ruled against the Crown Prosecution Service, which had lost an earlier Old Bailey ruling. Sofy... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Junior Bayode, 19, was convicted last October. It was the last of four trials over the death of Sofyen Belamouadden, 15, of Acton, west London. The Appeal Court ruled against the Crown Prosecution Service, which had lost an earlier Old Bailey ruling. Sofy... |
uk-england-shropshire-26424576 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-shropshire-26424576 | New jobs in Shropshire after car parts firm Stadco wins £15m contract | 100 new jobs are to be created at a car parts factory in Shropshire. | Stadco said the jobs would be at its factories in Shrewsbury and Telford which would have new assembly lines and machines installed. It said its total workforce at sites in Shropshire, Powys in Mid Wales and Castle Bromwich would be 1,100 by 2016. Shropshire Council described it as a "massive boost" for the local econo... | Summarize the following text.
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Stadco said the jobs would be at its factories in Shrewsbury and Telford which would have new assembly lines and machines installed. It said its total workforce at sites in Shropshire, Powys in Mid Wales and Castle Bromwich would be 1,100 by 2016. Shropsh... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Stadco said the jobs would be at its factories in Shrewsbury and Telford which would have new assembly lines and machines installed. It said its total workforce at sites in Shropshire, Powys in Mid Wales and Castle Bromwich would be 1,100 by 2016. Shropsh... |
uk-wales-politics-35207395 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-35207395 | New Year messages from Welsh political leaders | 2015 was a year of milestones for Wales, from the referendum on Scottish independence to the legalisation of same sex marriage. | Labour's Carwyn Jones said his government would fight Wales' corner, while Conservative Andrew RT Davies promised a "brighter future". Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood pledged to share her vision across Wales in 2016, while the Lib Dem's Kirsty Williams said her party was "up for the fight". UKIP is also expected to win its v... | Summarize the following text.
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Labour's Carwyn Jones said his government would fight Wales' corner, while Conservative Andrew RT Davies promised a "brighter future". Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood pledged to share her vision across Wales in 2016, while the Lib Dem's Kirsty Williams said her... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Labour's Carwyn Jones said his government would fight Wales' corner, while Conservative Andrew RT Davies promised a "brighter future". Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood pledged to share her vision across Wales in 2016, while the Lib Dem's Kirsty Williams said her... |
uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-36192531 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-36192531 | Vitamin D study on pet dogs' health by Edinburgh scientists | 200 dogs are being recruited to help vets understand how vitamin D affects their health. | In the first of the studies, vets are assessing dogs that have had surgery to repair damage to their knee ligaments. Edinburgh University's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies aims to improve health outcomes for pets receiving veterinary care. The team will explore whether dogs can also produce vitamin D in their... | Summarize the following text.
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In the first of the studies, vets are assessing dogs that have had surgery to repair damage to their knee ligaments. Edinburgh University's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies aims to improve health outcomes for pets receiving veterinary care. The t... | true | Summarize the following text.
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In the first of the studies, vets are assessing dogs that have had surgery to repair damage to their knee ligaments. Edinburgh University's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies aims to improve health outcomes for pets receiving veterinary care. The t... |
health-49795257 | https://www.bbc.com/news/health-49795257 | Repeat Caesareans 'often safer birth option' | Women who have had a Caesarean birth in the past are more likely to have a repeat Caesarean than a vaginal birth, research suggests. | Attempting a vaginal birth was linked with a small but increased chance of complications for mother and baby compared with repeat Caesareans. The findings come from more than 74,000 births in Scotland. Experts say mums-to-be should be offered a choice of how to deliver - vaginal or Caesarean - when possible. A recent i... | Summarize the following text.
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Attempting a vaginal birth was linked with a small but increased chance of complications for mother and baby compared with repeat Caesareans. The findings come from more than 74,000 births in Scotland. Experts say mums-to-be should be offered a choice of ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Attempting a vaginal birth was linked with a small but increased chance of complications for mother and baby compared with repeat Caesareans. The findings come from more than 74,000 births in Scotland. Experts say mums-to-be should be offered a choice of ... |
uk-england-northamptonshire-48475238 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-48475238 | Northamptonshire Police call handler 'unsatisfactory' over death | A police force has been criticised for failing to properly assess the risk of a man who later killed himself. | Northamptonshire Police was told in March 2018 that a man had failed to attend work and was a suicide risk. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said the case was graded "medium-risk", but the call handler had not fully reviewed records on the man. The force said the call handler would receive "management a... | Summarize the following text.
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Northamptonshire Police was told in March 2018 that a man had failed to attend work and was a suicide risk. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said the case was graded "medium-risk", but the call handler had not fully reviewed records on the... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Northamptonshire Police was told in March 2018 that a man had failed to attend work and was a suicide risk. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said the case was graded "medium-risk", but the call handler had not fully reviewed records on the... |
uk-politics-33254059 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-33254059 | EU climate chief criticises UK wind farm policy | The EU's climate chief has said the UK's decision to end subsidies for onshore wind will make it harder to meet renewables targets. | By Roger HarrabinBBC environment analyst Miguel Arias Canete said the EU had already calculated that the UK was not on track to meet legally binding goals. Asked by BBC News if the wind decision would make the task harder he replied: "Of course". His officials have expressed bemusement at the decision to end subsidies ... | Summarize the following text.
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By Roger HarrabinBBC environment analyst Miguel Arias Canete said the EU had already calculated that the UK was not on track to meet legally binding goals. Asked by BBC News if the wind decision would make the task harder he replied: "Of course". His offi... | true | Summarize the following text.
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By Roger HarrabinBBC environment analyst Miguel Arias Canete said the EU had already calculated that the UK was not on track to meet legally binding goals. Asked by BBC News if the wind decision would make the task harder he replied: "Of course". His offi... |
business-33118642 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-33118642 | Smart meter rollout 'needs private sector input' | 2015 will be the year that the government begins to install smart meters in every home in Britain, according to a group representing energy suppliers. | By Joe LynamBusiness correspondent, BBC News By 2020 every home should have a digital meter, which communicates directly with energy suppliers and can allow more efficient energy usage. Smart Energy GB said government was "not good" at such projects and warned it it could cost more than the budgeted £11bn without priva... | Summarize the following text.
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By Joe LynamBusiness correspondent, BBC News By 2020 every home should have a digital meter, which communicates directly with energy suppliers and can allow more efficient energy usage. Smart Energy GB said government was "not good" at such projects and w... | true | Summarize the following text.
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By Joe LynamBusiness correspondent, BBC News By 2020 every home should have a digital meter, which communicates directly with energy suppliers and can allow more efficient energy usage. Smart Energy GB said government was "not good" at such projects and w... |
uk-england-suffolk-52043093 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-52043093 | Coronavirus: Suffolk doctor stranded in New Zealand 'feels guilty' | 1,000 British tourists are stuck in New Zealand as the country enters a full lockdown, a GP says. | Dr Nick Harpur, a GP based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, has been unable to travel home because of restrictions in place during the coronavirus pandemic. He said two airlines had cancelled booked flights. New Zealand entered a full lockdown on Wednesday, with a large number of British visitors struggling to leave. Dr Ha... | Summarize the following text.
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Dr Nick Harpur, a GP based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, has been unable to travel home because of restrictions in place during the coronavirus pandemic. He said two airlines had cancelled booked flights. New Zealand entered a full lockdown on Wednesday, w... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Dr Nick Harpur, a GP based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, has been unable to travel home because of restrictions in place during the coronavirus pandemic. He said two airlines had cancelled booked flights. New Zealand entered a full lockdown on Wednesday, w... |
uk-wales-47029732 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-47029732 | Anti-Semitism: Wales tops UK Google searches, report says | 10% more anti-Semitic searches were made in Wales than the UK average, according to a report. | Analysis for the Community Security Trust (CST) included search terms such as "Jews evil, kill Jews and die Jews". Google estimated the area, based on the user's IP address or phone location, and searches in Wales were 7.2% above average for the population size. CST's Dave Rich said it was hard to say why, but fewer Je... | Summarize the following text.
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Analysis for the Community Security Trust (CST) included search terms such as "Jews evil, kill Jews and die Jews". Google estimated the area, based on the user's IP address or phone location, and searches in Wales were 7.2% above average for the populatio... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Analysis for the Community Security Trust (CST) included search terms such as "Jews evil, kill Jews and die Jews". Google estimated the area, based on the user's IP address or phone location, and searches in Wales were 7.2% above average for the populatio... |
business-41940018 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-41940018 | Uber loses court appeal against drivers' rights | 25 Uber drivers have won a legal case which could pave the way for thousands of others to claim compensation. | Last year a tribunal ruled drivers James Farrar and Yaseen Aslam were Uber staff and entitled to holiday pay, paid rest breaks and the minimum wage. Uber appealed, arguing its drivers were self employed and were under no obligation to use its booking app. The firm said it would appeal against this latest ruling, too. U... | Summarize the following text.
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Last year a tribunal ruled drivers James Farrar and Yaseen Aslam were Uber staff and entitled to holiday pay, paid rest breaks and the minimum wage. Uber appealed, arguing its drivers were self employed and were under no obligation to use its booking app.... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Last year a tribunal ruled drivers James Farrar and Yaseen Aslam were Uber staff and entitled to holiday pay, paid rest breaks and the minimum wage. Uber appealed, arguing its drivers were self employed and were under no obligation to use its booking app.... |
world-latin-america-34047802 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-34047802 | Guatemala ex-VP Baldetti accused of taking bribes | Guatemala's former first lady, Roxana Baldetti, has appeared in court to face bribery charges over a customs scandal. | Prosecutors said Roxana Baldetti took a 50% cut of illegal payments channelled to officials helping businesses evade customs duties. She was arrested last week over the scheme and denies wrongdoing. Guatemala's President Otto Perez Molina has apologised but said he would not resign over the matter. Addressing the natio... | Summarize the following text.
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Prosecutors said Roxana Baldetti took a 50% cut of illegal payments channelled to officials helping businesses evade customs duties. She was arrested last week over the scheme and denies wrongdoing. Guatemala's President Otto Perez Molina has apologised b... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Prosecutors said Roxana Baldetti took a 50% cut of illegal payments channelled to officials helping businesses evade customs duties. She was arrested last week over the scheme and denies wrongdoing. Guatemala's President Otto Perez Molina has apologised b... |
uk-england-birmingham-45324363 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-birmingham-45324363 | Solihull murders: Manhunt for suspect Janbaz Tarin | A man is wanted in connection with the stabbing deaths of a mother and daughter in Solihull. | Janbaz Tarin, 21, is being sought over the stabbings of his ex-partner, Raneem Oudeh, 22, and her mother, Khaola Saleem, 49, West Midlands Police said. "Officers from across the force have been following a number of lines of inquiry to trace Tarin, but he has not yet been arrested," a spokesman said. The mother and dau... | Summarize the following text.
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Janbaz Tarin, 21, is being sought over the stabbings of his ex-partner, Raneem Oudeh, 22, and her mother, Khaola Saleem, 49, West Midlands Police said. "Officers from across the force have been following a number of lines of inquiry to trace Tarin, but he... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Janbaz Tarin, 21, is being sought over the stabbings of his ex-partner, Raneem Oudeh, 22, and her mother, Khaola Saleem, 49, West Midlands Police said. "Officers from across the force have been following a number of lines of inquiry to trace Tarin, but he... |
uk-politics-26188261 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-26188261 | Political reform: Has the revolution been cancelled? | 2010 was the year of political reform, but the coalition's agenda has now been largely abandoned. | By Brian WheelerBBC News political reporter Politicians often have to eat their own words, but they normally have some clever get-out clause that allows them to claim that they haven't really broken a promise or done a U-turn. But in the case of the recall of MPs, David Cameron and Nick Clegg are, it appears, bang to r... | Summarize the following text.
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By Brian WheelerBBC News political reporter Politicians often have to eat their own words, but they normally have some clever get-out clause that allows them to claim that they haven't really broken a promise or done a U-turn. But in the case of the recal... | true | Summarize the following text.
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By Brian WheelerBBC News political reporter Politicians often have to eat their own words, but they normally have some clever get-out clause that allows them to claim that they haven't really broken a promise or done a U-turn. But in the case of the recal... |
world-africa-48483242 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48483242 | Etienne Tshisekedi funeral takes place in DR Congo | 100,000 people have turned out to pay their respects to Etienne Tshisekedi, the opposition leader who died in Brussels in February. | His body was only flown home on Thursday following a row between his family and the former government. The deadlock ended when his son, Félix, became president last year. Tens of thousands of people attended the funeral mass in a stadium in the capital, led by Archbishop of Kinshasa Fridolin Ambongo. The country's infl... | Summarize the following text.
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His body was only flown home on Thursday following a row between his family and the former government. The deadlock ended when his son, Félix, became president last year. Tens of thousands of people attended the funeral mass in a stadium in the capital, l... | true | Summarize the following text.
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His body was only flown home on Thursday following a row between his family and the former government. The deadlock ended when his son, Félix, became president last year. Tens of thousands of people attended the funeral mass in a stadium in the capital, l... |
uk-23427180 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-23427180 | William and Kate present baby prince | 11-hour-old Prince George has been taken home by his parents, Prince William and Kate, after being born at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, Paddington. | Walking out to cheers from staff and well-wishers, Kate cradled her son and said it was "a special time". Prince William said they were "still working on a name". The couple then went back inside the private Lindo Wing and placed their son in a car seat. A few minutes later they came outside again and the duke drove hi... | Summarize the following text.
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Walking out to cheers from staff and well-wishers, Kate cradled her son and said it was "a special time". Prince William said they were "still working on a name". The couple then went back inside the private Lindo Wing and placed their son in a car seat. ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Walking out to cheers from staff and well-wishers, Kate cradled her son and said it was "a special time". Prince William said they were "still working on a name". The couple then went back inside the private Lindo Wing and placed their son in a car seat. ... |
technology-49291661 | https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-49291661 | Facebook faces legal fight over facial recognition | 1.7 million Facebook users in the US will be able to sue the social network over its use of facial recognition technology, a court has ruled. | The case centres around images people uploaded to Facebook that were later used to help identify them in other pictures. This led Facebook users in Illinois to allege that the service had not got permission to use images in this way. The decision means their class action lawsuit can now go ahead. Unique harm The social... | Summarize the following text.
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The case centres around images people uploaded to Facebook that were later used to help identify them in other pictures. This led Facebook users in Illinois to allege that the service had not got permission to use images in this way. The decision means th... | true | Summarize the following text.
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The case centres around images people uploaded to Facebook that were later used to help identify them in other pictures. This led Facebook users in Illinois to allege that the service had not got permission to use images in this way. The decision means th... |
uk-scotland-scotland-politics-45679511 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-45679511 | Kezia Dugdale: 'How can people trust Labour?' | Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale has said she is "pretty crushed" by the party's decision to stop funding her legal action against a blogger. | Kezia Dugdale says Labour "failed to keep its promise" to pay her legal costs for a defamation action brought by a blogger. Ms Dugdale told BBC Scotland she believed the decision had been made on political grounds. The Daily Record has since said it will now give legal support to Ms Dugdale. Labour said it had to "spen... | Summarize the following text.
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Kezia Dugdale says Labour "failed to keep its promise" to pay her legal costs for a defamation action brought by a blogger. Ms Dugdale told BBC Scotland she believed the decision had been made on political grounds. The Daily Record has since said it will ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Kezia Dugdale says Labour "failed to keep its promise" to pay her legal costs for a defamation action brought by a blogger. Ms Dugdale told BBC Scotland she believed the decision had been made on political grounds. The Daily Record has since said it will ... |
uk-wales-south-east-wales-16855264 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-16855264 | Barry Island fair: Pleasure park plan deferred | 2011 has been a disappointing year for Barry Island Pleasure Park, which has seen a drop in visitors. | Barry Island Pleasure Park was rescued in 2010 from closure due to a drop in visitor numbers. The planned redevelopment would see the 4.7 acre site turned into a mix of restaurants and cafes, a cinema, bowling alley and 124 flats. Vale of Glamorgan council deferred a decision for a site visit. Owner Ian Rogers said: "I... | Summarize the following text.
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Barry Island Pleasure Park was rescued in 2010 from closure due to a drop in visitor numbers. The planned redevelopment would see the 4.7 acre site turned into a mix of restaurants and cafes, a cinema, bowling alley and 124 flats. Vale of Glamorgan counci... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Barry Island Pleasure Park was rescued in 2010 from closure due to a drop in visitor numbers. The planned redevelopment would see the 4.7 acre site turned into a mix of restaurants and cafes, a cinema, bowling alley and 124 flats. Vale of Glamorgan counci... |
uk-england-humber-50193052 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-50193052 | Hull Paragon Interchange re-opened after evacuation | 1,000 people have been evacuated from a railway station after a gas leak. | A cordon was put in place around the Hull Paragon Interchange in the city centre at about 15:40 BST after reports of a smell of gas. Humberside Police said the station had been evacuated as a precaution but had since reopened. Police said traffic was still running slowly "while dealing with the backlog". | Summarize the following text.
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A cordon was put in place around the Hull Paragon Interchange in the city centre at about 15:40 BST after reports of a smell of gas. Humberside Police said the station had been evacuated as a precaution but had since reopened. Police said traffic was stil... | true | Summarize the following text.
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A cordon was put in place around the Hull Paragon Interchange in the city centre at about 15:40 BST after reports of a smell of gas. Humberside Police said the station had been evacuated as a precaution but had since reopened. Police said traffic was stil... |
uk-england-leeds-14098187 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-14098187 | Two men charged after Halifax EDL and UAF demo | 11 people have been arrested following a far-right demonstration in Leeds. | Police estimated that about 450 people joined the EDL march, with about 70 taking part in the counter-protest. A total of six people were arrested during Saturday's demonstrations. A 21-year-old man has been charged with possessing an offensive weapon. A 17-year-old male has been charged with assaulting a police office... | Summarize the following text.
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Police estimated that about 450 people joined the EDL march, with about 70 taking part in the counter-protest. A total of six people were arrested during Saturday's demonstrations. A 21-year-old man has been charged with possessing an offensive weapon. A ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Police estimated that about 450 people joined the EDL march, with about 70 taking part in the counter-protest. A total of six people were arrested during Saturday's demonstrations. A 21-year-old man has been charged with possessing an offensive weapon. A ... |
uk-wales-56251009 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-56251009 | Covid fines for women getting hair dyed in beach car park | 11 people were fined for breaking lockdown rules by visiting a beauty spot, police have said. | They were fined for having their hair dyed in the car park of Langland Bay on the Gower Peninsula near Swansea. South Wales Police said it issued 370 fixed penalty notices over the weekend, with sunnier weather leading to people "flocking" to beauty spots. The force's chief superintendent urged people to follow the rul... | Summarize the following text.
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They were fined for having their hair dyed in the car park of Langland Bay on the Gower Peninsula near Swansea. South Wales Police said it issued 370 fixed penalty notices over the weekend, with sunnier weather leading to people "flocking" to beauty spots... | true | Summarize the following text.
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They were fined for having their hair dyed in the car park of Langland Bay on the Gower Peninsula near Swansea. South Wales Police said it issued 370 fixed penalty notices over the weekend, with sunnier weather leading to people "flocking" to beauty spots... |
world-australia-53062488 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-53062488 | Australia police investigate video of officers arresting Aboriginal man | Video footage of police in Australia arresting a man has sparked outrage, with activists accusing them of using excessive force. | The 28-year-old man was arrested by police in Kilburn, a suburb of Adelaide, on Monday night. Footage of the arrest shows three officers attempting to hold down and handcuff the man on the ground. In a video posted to social media, one officer appears to hit the man several times as two others restrain him. In another ... | Summarize the following text.
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The 28-year-old man was arrested by police in Kilburn, a suburb of Adelaide, on Monday night. Footage of the arrest shows three officers attempting to hold down and handcuff the man on the ground. In a video posted to social media, one officer appears to ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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The 28-year-old man was arrested by police in Kilburn, a suburb of Adelaide, on Monday night. Footage of the arrest shows three officers attempting to hold down and handcuff the man on the ground. In a video posted to social media, one officer appears to ... |
uk-england-gloucestershire-51279950 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-51279950 | Wynstones Steiner School closed over 'widespread failures' | 12 children were restrained by untrained staff at an independent school, an Ofsted report has found. | Wynstones Steiner School, a school in Whaddon near Gloucester, was rated inadequate as "significant safeguarding concerns" were found. Ofsted visited the school earlier this month and a report is due to be published about these concerns. The independent school's trustees said "robust action" would be taken so the schoo... | Summarize the following text.
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Wynstones Steiner School, a school in Whaddon near Gloucester, was rated inadequate as "significant safeguarding concerns" were found. Ofsted visited the school earlier this month and a report is due to be published about these concerns. The independent s... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Wynstones Steiner School, a school in Whaddon near Gloucester, was rated inadequate as "significant safeguarding concerns" were found. Ofsted visited the school earlier this month and a report is due to be published about these concerns. The independent s... |
uk-england-dorset-55274523 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-55274523 | Poole's Twin Sails Bridge repairs halted after problems | 11 months after it reopened, Twin Sails Bridge in Dorset has had to close again. | The bridge linking Poole and Hamworthy had been closed to traffic since Monday to allow a new pin and bearing to be installed in its lifting mechanism. However, contractors hit difficulties when trying to attach the new parts. The council said the bridge was back open but lifting at a reduced speed until a solution is ... | Summarize the following text.
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The bridge linking Poole and Hamworthy had been closed to traffic since Monday to allow a new pin and bearing to be installed in its lifting mechanism. However, contractors hit difficulties when trying to attach the new parts. The council said the bridge ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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The bridge linking Poole and Hamworthy had been closed to traffic since Monday to allow a new pin and bearing to be installed in its lifting mechanism. However, contractors hit difficulties when trying to attach the new parts. The council said the bridge ... |
uk-england-cornwall-47418065 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-47418065 | Dolphins 'distressed' by water scooters near Falmouth | A man and a woman have been branded "thugs" after they were spotted harassing dolphins in Cornwall. | "They were circling around and around, distressing the pod," a witness said in response to the incident on Wednesday. "[It was] absolutely shocking, appalling behaviour," they said. Disturbance by boats can affect dolphins' ability to feed, breed or nurture their young, the Marine Management Organisation said. Intentio... | Summarize the following text.
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"They were circling around and around, distressing the pod," a witness said in response to the incident on Wednesday. "[It was] absolutely shocking, appalling behaviour," they said. Disturbance by boats can affect dolphins' ability to feed, breed or nurtu... | true | Summarize the following text.
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"They were circling around and around, distressing the pod," a witness said in response to the incident on Wednesday. "[It was] absolutely shocking, appalling behaviour," they said. Disturbance by boats can affect dolphins' ability to feed, breed or nurtu... |
uk-england-suffolk-53638691 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-53638691 | Kieron Dyer: Ex-England footballer 'racially abused at golf club' | 1990s England striker Teddy Sheringham has resigned from a golf club after a member was allegedly racially abused. | The 41-year-old told the East Anglian Daily Times he did not hear the alleged abuse at Hintlesham Golf Club on 24 July but was informed that the words "monkey" and "banana" were used. Police were informed on Saturday. One of the men, in his 50s, has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offen... | Summarize the following text.
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The 41-year-old told the East Anglian Daily Times he did not hear the alleged abuse at Hintlesham Golf Club on 24 July but was informed that the words "monkey" and "banana" were used. Police were informed on Saturday. One of the men, in his 50s, has been ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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The 41-year-old told the East Anglian Daily Times he did not hear the alleged abuse at Hintlesham Golf Club on 24 July but was informed that the words "monkey" and "banana" were used. Police were informed on Saturday. One of the men, in his 50s, has been ... |
technology-33110149 | https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-33110149 | E3: Switch on for the gaming extravaganza | 2015 is the year of virtual reality, says one expert. | The list of the titles expected to be previewed, debuted and detailed at the show reads like a player's fantasy. Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Deus Ex; Mankind Divided, Doom, Fallout 4, Final Fantasy, Halo 5, Legend of Zelda, Mass Effect, Metal Gear Solid V, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Star Wars... | Summarize the following text.
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The list of the titles expected to be previewed, debuted and detailed at the show reads like a player's fantasy. Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Deus Ex; Mankind Divided, Doom, Fallout 4, Final Fantasy, Halo 5, Legend of Zelda, Ma... | true | Summarize the following text.
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The list of the titles expected to be previewed, debuted and detailed at the show reads like a player's fantasy. Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Deus Ex; Mankind Divided, Doom, Fallout 4, Final Fantasy, Halo 5, Legend of Zelda, Ma... |
technology-28739680 | https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-28739680 | Microsoft stays committed to ultra-cheap phones | 300 million people around the world buy "ultra-affordable" mobile phones each year, Microsoft has said. | By Leo KelionTechnology desk editor The Nokia 130 is priced at 19 euros ($25; £15). The launch comes a month after a leaked memo revealed that Microsoft planned to kill off several of its low-cost phone families to "focus on" its more expensive Windows Phone range. But the firm said that it was still committed to its m... | Summarize the following text.
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By Leo KelionTechnology desk editor The Nokia 130 is priced at 19 euros ($25; £15). The launch comes a month after a leaked memo revealed that Microsoft planned to kill off several of its low-cost phone families to "focus on" its more expensive Windows Ph... | true | Summarize the following text.
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By Leo KelionTechnology desk editor The Nokia 130 is priced at 19 euros ($25; £15). The launch comes a month after a leaked memo revealed that Microsoft planned to kill off several of its low-cost phone families to "focus on" its more expensive Windows Ph... |
world-asia-india-43614743 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-43614743 | Kashmir: Curfew after 20 dead in fierce clashes | 16 people have been killed in Indian-administered Kashmir, in the worst violence in the region in years. | Four civilians were killed when police opened fire on protesters. A curfew has been imposed in parts of the state. Officials in Kashmir say this is the restive region's worst loss of life during a single day in recent years. Tens of thousands of people have been killed in the conflict in Kashmir, which India and Pakist... | Summarize the following text.
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Four civilians were killed when police opened fire on protesters. A curfew has been imposed in parts of the state. Officials in Kashmir say this is the restive region's worst loss of life during a single day in recent years. Tens of thousands of people ha... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Four civilians were killed when police opened fire on protesters. A curfew has been imposed in parts of the state. Officials in Kashmir say this is the restive region's worst loss of life during a single day in recent years. Tens of thousands of people ha... |
world-europe-40429197 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-40429197 | Italian father in passionate vaccines plea to Veneto governor | The father of a girl with a weakened immune system has written to the governor of the Italian region where he lives, urging him to drop his legal challenge to a new law on compulsory vaccinations. | Nicola Pomaro's daughter has low immunity because she has been through chemotherapy. She cannot be vaccinated. Plummeting rates of vaccination - which the new law seeks to reverse - are "a mortal danger to my daughter" and thousands of others, the letter says. He urges Veneto Governor Luca Zaia to abandon his legal cha... | Summarize the following text.
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Nicola Pomaro's daughter has low immunity because she has been through chemotherapy. She cannot be vaccinated. Plummeting rates of vaccination - which the new law seeks to reverse - are "a mortal danger to my daughter" and thousands of others, the letter ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Nicola Pomaro's daughter has low immunity because she has been through chemotherapy. She cannot be vaccinated. Plummeting rates of vaccination - which the new law seeks to reverse - are "a mortal danger to my daughter" and thousands of others, the letter ... |
entertainment-arts-51925490 | https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-51925490 | Coronavirus: Odeon, Vue and Cineworld shut UK cinemas | Cineworld, Odeon and Vue cinemas are to close in the UK and Ireland from Tuesday, following the government's advice on coronavirus. | The move comes a day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson advised people to avoid public venues. Cinema UK, which represents the industry, said "most UK cinema sites" would close in the coming days following the government advice. Theatres in London's West End and around the UK have already closed, and many concerts have... | Summarize the following text.
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The move comes a day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson advised people to avoid public venues. Cinema UK, which represents the industry, said "most UK cinema sites" would close in the coming days following the government advice. Theatres in London's West ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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The move comes a day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson advised people to avoid public venues. Cinema UK, which represents the industry, said "most UK cinema sites" would close in the coming days following the government advice. Theatres in London's West ... |
uk-england-wiltshire-15651343 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-wiltshire-15651343 | Swindon town regeneration scheme gets go ahead | 1,000 new homes and a bus station are to be built in Swindon town centre. | The Union Square scheme will include residential apartments, a multi-storey car park, a bus station, medical centre, shops and restaurants. The project is to be situated between Swindon railway station and The Parade. Chris Hitchings of regeneration company Forward Swindon said the planning permission was "a very impor... | Summarize the following text.
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The Union Square scheme will include residential apartments, a multi-storey car park, a bus station, medical centre, shops and restaurants. The project is to be situated between Swindon railway station and The Parade. Chris Hitchings of regeneration compa... | true | Summarize the following text.
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The Union Square scheme will include residential apartments, a multi-storey car park, a bus station, medical centre, shops and restaurants. The project is to be situated between Swindon railway station and The Parade. Chris Hitchings of regeneration compa... |
world-asia-22365485 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-22365485 | Stakes high in Malaysia's pivotal election | 13 May is Malaysia's general election. Jonathan Head reports on the campaign and the issues at stake. | By Jonathan HeadBBC News, Kuala Lumpur For the first time since independence in 1957, there is a real possibility that the Barisan Nasional (National Front) coalition of Prime Minister Najib Razak may be defeated by the Pakatan Rakyat alliance nominally headed by Anwar Ibrahim. As in any election a host of local and na... | Summarize the following text.
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By Jonathan HeadBBC News, Kuala Lumpur For the first time since independence in 1957, there is a real possibility that the Barisan Nasional (National Front) coalition of Prime Minister Najib Razak may be defeated by the Pakatan Rakyat alliance nominally h... | true | Summarize the following text.
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By Jonathan HeadBBC News, Kuala Lumpur For the first time since independence in 1957, there is a real possibility that the Barisan Nasional (National Front) coalition of Prime Minister Najib Razak may be defeated by the Pakatan Rakyat alliance nominally h... |
world-latin-america-42868162 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-42868162 | Argentina sub: Antarctic tribute to lost San Juan crew | 100 Argentine navy officers have marked the 100th day since the disappearance of their submarine by forming the number 44 on the ice. | They formed the number 44 on the ice as they headed into the Antarctic while performing a traditional military salute next to their ship, the ARA Almirante Irízar. Forty-four submariners on the ARA San Juan were lost in the waters of the South Atlantic on 15 November. The photo was taken from one of the helicopters tha... | Summarize the following text.
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They formed the number 44 on the ice as they headed into the Antarctic while performing a traditional military salute next to their ship, the ARA Almirante Irízar. Forty-four submariners on the ARA San Juan were lost in the waters of the South Atlantic on... | true | Summarize the following text.
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They formed the number 44 on the ice as they headed into the Antarctic while performing a traditional military salute next to their ship, the ARA Almirante Irízar. Forty-four submariners on the ARA San Juan were lost in the waters of the South Atlantic on... |
uk-northern-ireland-44637564 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-44637564 | Gay men in Northern Ireland offered access to pardons | 100,000 gay and bisexual men who were convicted of sexual offences in Northern Ireland will be pardoned under new legislation. | The new law, which was approved by the assembly in 2016, comes into force on Thursday. It brings Northern Ireland into line with England and Wales. Convictions that are disregarded will be considered as never having happened and will no longer appear on criminal records. It also means there will be no requirement to di... | Summarize the following text.
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The new law, which was approved by the assembly in 2016, comes into force on Thursday. It brings Northern Ireland into line with England and Wales. Convictions that are disregarded will be considered as never having happened and will no longer appear on c... | true | Summarize the following text.
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The new law, which was approved by the assembly in 2016, comes into force on Thursday. It brings Northern Ireland into line with England and Wales. Convictions that are disregarded will be considered as never having happened and will no longer appear on c... |
world-asia-india-19107433 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-19107433 | Why do India's MPs love guns? | 158 MPs in India's lower house face criminal charges in more than 500 cases, according to a watchdog. | Soutik BiswasDelhi correspondent And why are guns being sold to MPs who have criminal cases pending against them? Nobody quite knows. But the government's reply to a freedom of information request on gun ownership among MPs has revealed some startling facts: These mostly imported guns were seized by customs and then so... | Summarize the following text.
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Soutik BiswasDelhi correspondent And why are guns being sold to MPs who have criminal cases pending against them? Nobody quite knows. But the government's reply to a freedom of information request on gun ownership among MPs has revealed some startling fac... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Soutik BiswasDelhi correspondent And why are guns being sold to MPs who have criminal cases pending against them? Nobody quite knows. But the government's reply to a freedom of information request on gun ownership among MPs has revealed some startling fac... |
world-europe-35037856 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-35037856 | Spanish election: Resisting change in a dying village | 40 years ago, Spain's dictator Francisco Franco died and democracy was restored. | By Patrick JacksonBBC News, Casaseca de las Chanas, Spain But all that has changed in this part of north-western Spain. The village population today is 381, nearly half of what it was in 1960 (740) and less than third of what it was in 1900 (1,206). There are just 21 children aged 10 or younger. And as voters look to t... | Summarize the following text.
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By Patrick JacksonBBC News, Casaseca de las Chanas, Spain But all that has changed in this part of north-western Spain. The village population today is 381, nearly half of what it was in 1960 (740) and less than third of what it was in 1900 (1,206). There... | true | Summarize the following text.
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By Patrick JacksonBBC News, Casaseca de las Chanas, Spain But all that has changed in this part of north-western Spain. The village population today is 381, nearly half of what it was in 1960 (740) and less than third of what it was in 1900 (1,206). There... |
uk-england-somerset-56324632 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-somerset-56324632 | Lockdown diaries: 'It tested my resilience', says junior doctor | 100 days ago, the UK went into lockdown. In that time, the BBC has spoken to 100 people about their experiences. | "I had my final exams at medical school in February and I was only a few weeks into an internship in Nottingham when the pandemic got bad quite quickly and really kicked off. "We went from having a very planned, safe transition to give us practice on the job and looking forward to working for a few months in Barbados, ... | Summarize the following text.
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"I had my final exams at medical school in February and I was only a few weeks into an internship in Nottingham when the pandemic got bad quite quickly and really kicked off. "We went from having a very planned, safe transition to give us practice on the ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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"I had my final exams at medical school in February and I was only a few weeks into an internship in Nottingham when the pandemic got bad quite quickly and really kicked off. "We went from having a very planned, safe transition to give us practice on the ... |
uk-england-london-46519303 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-46519303 | Maureen Whale: Barnet burglary was 'terrifying ordeal' | 2014 has been a "nightmare" for a family whose elderly aunt was killed during a burglary, her family has said. | Maureen Whale, 77, collapsed while on the phone to police as burglars raided her house in Bells Hill, Barnet, at 18:00 GMT on 4 December. Post-mortem tests found she died from coronary heart disease brought on by the stress of the incident. Her death is being treated as manslaughter. 'Wicked crime' Ms Whale lived alone... | Summarize the following text.
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Maureen Whale, 77, collapsed while on the phone to police as burglars raided her house in Bells Hill, Barnet, at 18:00 GMT on 4 December. Post-mortem tests found she died from coronary heart disease brought on by the stress of the incident. Her death is b... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Maureen Whale, 77, collapsed while on the phone to police as burglars raided her house in Bells Hill, Barnet, at 18:00 GMT on 4 December. Post-mortem tests found she died from coronary heart disease brought on by the stress of the incident. Her death is b... |
uk-wales-north-west-wales-16926295 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-16926295 | Anglers warn of pollution threat to Seiont, Gwyrfai and Llyfni rivers | 300 anglers are calling on the Welsh government to force a water company to stop discharging sewage into a lake. | Members say catches of salmon and sewin are down in the Seiont, Gwyrfai and Llyfni rivers, and sewage affects Llyn Padarn in Llanberis. The Environment Agency says all sewage discharges should be stopped at Llyn Padarn, while Welsh Water said it was attempting to resolve the issue. The Welsh government said a meeting w... | Summarize the following text.
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Members say catches of salmon and sewin are down in the Seiont, Gwyrfai and Llyfni rivers, and sewage affects Llyn Padarn in Llanberis. The Environment Agency says all sewage discharges should be stopped at Llyn Padarn, while Welsh Water said it was attem... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Members say catches of salmon and sewin are down in the Seiont, Gwyrfai and Llyfni rivers, and sewage affects Llyn Padarn in Llanberis. The Environment Agency says all sewage discharges should be stopped at Llyn Padarn, while Welsh Water said it was attem... |
business-30976506 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-30976506 | Sir Philip Green considers BHS takeover offers | 113 years after it was founded, BHS is to be sold off by its owner Sir Philip Green. | By Ben MorrisBusiness Reporter BHS is part of the Arcadia Group, controlled by Sir Philip, which includes TopShop, Burton and Evans. Founded in 1928 in London's Brixton, BHS has 180 stores and employs almost 12,000 staff. But the chain has been struggling. In 2013 BHS lost £69.6m on sales of £675.7m, which was down 3.5... | Summarize the following text.
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By Ben MorrisBusiness Reporter BHS is part of the Arcadia Group, controlled by Sir Philip, which includes TopShop, Burton and Evans. Founded in 1928 in London's Brixton, BHS has 180 stores and employs almost 12,000 staff. But the chain has been struggling... | true | Summarize the following text.
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By Ben MorrisBusiness Reporter BHS is part of the Arcadia Group, controlled by Sir Philip, which includes TopShop, Burton and Evans. Founded in 1928 in London's Brixton, BHS has 180 stores and employs almost 12,000 staff. But the chain has been struggling... |
uk-england-london-45061934 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-45061934 | Grenfell Tower: Man guilty of £40k hotel bill fraud | 11 people have been charged with fraud offences relating to the Grenfell Tower fire, police have said. | Antonio Gouveia claimed he was living in a flat with an elderly woman on the night of the tragedy on 14 June 2017. He stayed in a £155-a-night hotel in Marylebone for 289 days between June last year and April, the court heard. Gouveia, 33, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation at Westminster Mag... | Summarize the following text.
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Antonio Gouveia claimed he was living in a flat with an elderly woman on the night of the tragedy on 14 June 2017. He stayed in a £155-a-night hotel in Marylebone for 289 days between June last year and April, the court heard. Gouveia, 33, pleaded guilty ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Antonio Gouveia claimed he was living in a flat with an elderly woman on the night of the tragedy on 14 June 2017. He stayed in a £155-a-night hotel in Marylebone for 289 days between June last year and April, the court heard. Gouveia, 33, pleaded guilty ... |
uk-england-humber-50515763 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-50515763 | Hull Three Ships mural: BHS mosaic granted Grade II listed status | 1960s mosaic The Three Ships, which is due to be demolished, is to be listed as a building of special architectural and historic interest. | The council said it had to knock down The Three Ships, depicting Hull's fishing heritage, after "dangerously high levels of asbestos" were found. But the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said the mosaic was of "special architectural and historic interest". Campaigners welcomed the decision and want it t... | Summarize the following text.
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The council said it had to knock down The Three Ships, depicting Hull's fishing heritage, after "dangerously high levels of asbestos" were found. But the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said the mosaic was of "special architectural and hi... | true | Summarize the following text.
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The council said it had to knock down The Three Ships, depicting Hull's fishing heritage, after "dangerously high levels of asbestos" were found. But the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said the mosaic was of "special architectural and hi... |
business-47460499 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-47460499 | How did the qwerty keyboard become so popular? | 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy is a series of short films about the ideas and objects that have helped shape our world. | By Tim HarfordBBC World Service, 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy My left-hand little finger holds the shift key, then the other fingers of my left hand clumsily crab sideways across the upper row. Q-W-E-R-T-Y. There's a lesson here: it matters where the keys sit on your keyboard. There are good arrangements and ... | Summarize the following text.
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By Tim HarfordBBC World Service, 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy My left-hand little finger holds the shift key, then the other fingers of my left hand clumsily crab sideways across the upper row. Q-W-E-R-T-Y. There's a lesson here: it matters wher... | true | Summarize the following text.
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By Tim HarfordBBC World Service, 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy My left-hand little finger holds the shift key, then the other fingers of my left hand clumsily crab sideways across the upper row. Q-W-E-R-T-Y. There's a lesson here: it matters wher... |
uk-scotland-55620595 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-55620595 | Covid in Scotland: Sturgeon urges football not to 'abuse privileges' | 13 Celtic players and staff have tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from a training camp in Dubai. | Players and staff from Celtic FC are having to self-isolate after one tested positive for Covid-19 on return from a mid-season training camp in Dubai. Ms Sturgeon said she had doubts about whether the trip was really necessary. And she said "everyone, including football, should be erring on the side of caution" amid a ... | Summarize the following text.
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Players and staff from Celtic FC are having to self-isolate after one tested positive for Covid-19 on return from a mid-season training camp in Dubai. Ms Sturgeon said she had doubts about whether the trip was really necessary. And she said "everyone, inc... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Players and staff from Celtic FC are having to self-isolate after one tested positive for Covid-19 on return from a mid-season training camp in Dubai. Ms Sturgeon said she had doubts about whether the trip was really necessary. And she said "everyone, inc... |
technology-11315819 | https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-11315819 | Microsoft launch Internet Explorer 9 web browser | Microsoft has released the first beta of its latest web browser, Internet Explorer 9 (IE9). | By Maggie ShielsTechnology reporter, BBC News, Silicon Valley The firm has released a beta, or test, version of its latest web browser, Internet Explorer 9 (IE9), which it hopes will help revive its fortunes in an increasingly competitive market. Since 2003, the company has seen a 97% lead in market share dwindle to 60... | Summarize the following text.
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By Maggie ShielsTechnology reporter, BBC News, Silicon Valley The firm has released a beta, or test, version of its latest web browser, Internet Explorer 9 (IE9), which it hopes will help revive its fortunes in an increasingly competitive market. Since 20... | true | Summarize the following text.
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By Maggie ShielsTechnology reporter, BBC News, Silicon Valley The firm has released a beta, or test, version of its latest web browser, Internet Explorer 9 (IE9), which it hopes will help revive its fortunes in an increasingly competitive market. Since 20... |
uk-england-merseyside-46583493 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-46583493 | Chester Zoo staff 'devastated' after fire | 20 animals have died in a fire at Chester Zoo, but most of the animals have been saved, the attraction has said. | The blaze broke out in the Monsoon Forest area on Saturday, destroying much of its roof. Orangutans, macaques, gibbons and larger birds were saved, but some frogs, fish, insects and small birds died. Cheshire Fire said the blaze was "accidental" but it needed more time to determine the exact cause. An online appeal lau... | Summarize the following text.
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The blaze broke out in the Monsoon Forest area on Saturday, destroying much of its roof. Orangutans, macaques, gibbons and larger birds were saved, but some frogs, fish, insects and small birds died. Cheshire Fire said the blaze was "accidental" but it ne... | true | Summarize the following text.
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The blaze broke out in the Monsoon Forest area on Saturday, destroying much of its roof. Orangutans, macaques, gibbons and larger birds were saved, but some frogs, fish, insects and small birds died. Cheshire Fire said the blaze was "accidental" but it ne... |
world-us-canada-20990366 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-20990366 | Canada native meeting ends with pledge of further talks | 13 native leaders have met Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to discuss land and treaty rights. | The talks ended a day of protest as supporters of Native leaders boycotting the meeting marched through Ottawa. Those who sat out of the meeting with Mr Harper are angry the country's governor general did not attend. The talks on land and treaty rights were spurred by a protest by Attawapiskat chief Theresa Spence. A g... | Summarize the following text.
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The talks ended a day of protest as supporters of Native leaders boycotting the meeting marched through Ottawa. Those who sat out of the meeting with Mr Harper are angry the country's governor general did not attend. The talks on land and treaty rights we... | true | Summarize the following text.
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The talks ended a day of protest as supporters of Native leaders boycotting the meeting marched through Ottawa. Those who sat out of the meeting with Mr Harper are angry the country's governor general did not attend. The talks on land and treaty rights we... |
uk-england-oxfordshire-48517161 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-48517161 | Jack Letts: 'Jihadi Jack' mother 'horrified' son was in Syria | 2015 was a "nightmare" year for Sally Lane, she told a court. | Sally Lane, 56, and her husband are accused of sending or trying to send her son £1,723, despite having reason to believe he had joined Islamic State. Jack Letts left his Oxford home at 18, married an Iraqi tribesman's daughter and moved to Syria, jurors have heard. Mrs Lane and John Letts, 58, deny three charges of fu... | Summarize the following text.
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Sally Lane, 56, and her husband are accused of sending or trying to send her son £1,723, despite having reason to believe he had joined Islamic State. Jack Letts left his Oxford home at 18, married an Iraqi tribesman's daughter and moved to Syria, jurors ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Sally Lane, 56, and her husband are accused of sending or trying to send her son £1,723, despite having reason to believe he had joined Islamic State. Jack Letts left his Oxford home at 18, married an Iraqi tribesman's daughter and moved to Syria, jurors ... |
business-51206067 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51206067 | Lloyds joins crowd with new 40% overdraft rates | 30 million UK bank account holders will pay more for using an overdraft from April. | Customers of Lloyds Banking Group will be charged "personalised" rates of up to 49.9% from April, but most will pay a rate of 39.9% to go into the red. The latter is the same rate as planned by many of the major High Street banks. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which demanded changes from banks, said the new sy... | Summarize the following text.
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Customers of Lloyds Banking Group will be charged "personalised" rates of up to 49.9% from April, but most will pay a rate of 39.9% to go into the red. The latter is the same rate as planned by many of the major High Street banks. The Financial Conduct Au... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Customers of Lloyds Banking Group will be charged "personalised" rates of up to 49.9% from April, but most will pay a rate of 39.9% to go into the red. The latter is the same rate as planned by many of the major High Street banks. The Financial Conduct Au... |
uk-england-lancashire-53476134 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-53476134 | South Ribble Council chief executive sacked six weeks after resignation | The former chief executive of South Ribble Borough Council has been sacked after an investigation found she committed serious misconduct. | Heather McManus had been placed on special leave from her post at South Ribble Borough Council in May 2019. Councillors voted to dismiss her after an inquiry in June found she made "significant errors" and raised concerns about treatment of staff. Ms McManus, who lodged two legal claims before her dismissal, said she w... | Summarize the following text.
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Heather McManus had been placed on special leave from her post at South Ribble Borough Council in May 2019. Councillors voted to dismiss her after an inquiry in June found she made "significant errors" and raised concerns about treatment of staff. Ms McMa... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Heather McManus had been placed on special leave from her post at South Ribble Borough Council in May 2019. Councillors voted to dismiss her after an inquiry in June found she made "significant errors" and raised concerns about treatment of staff. Ms McMa... |
uk-scotland-19102398 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-19102398 | Golden success for Olympic Scots | 2012 Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy and canoe slalom gold medallist Tim Baillie have been congratulated by Scottish politicians. | Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy won gold in the team sprint - his sixth Olympic medal in total, and fifth gold. Fellow Scots Tim Baillie won gold, and David Florence silver, in the canoe slalom C2 event. Both are from the Aberdeen area. Scottish hopes for more success on Friday rest largely with rower Katherine Grainger. Thursda... | Summarize the following text.
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Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy won gold in the team sprint - his sixth Olympic medal in total, and fifth gold. Fellow Scots Tim Baillie won gold, and David Florence silver, in the canoe slalom C2 event. Both are from the Aberdeen area. Scottish hopes for more succ... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy won gold in the team sprint - his sixth Olympic medal in total, and fifth gold. Fellow Scots Tim Baillie won gold, and David Florence silver, in the canoe slalom C2 event. Both are from the Aberdeen area. Scottish hopes for more succ... |
entertainment-arts-55588668 | https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55588668 | Dearon 'Deezer D' Thompson: Tributes to ER star who has died at 55 | 1990s US TV star Glenn Quinn has died at the age of 42, his family has confirmed. | ER actor Mekhi Phifer paid tribute, writing: "What a special spirit we have all lost!" Co-star Parminder Nagra said the news was "so sad". Thompson, who was in ER from 1994 to 2009, had major heart surgery in 2009. He also appeared in 1997 film Romy and Michele's High School Reunion alongside Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvi... | Summarize the following text.
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ER actor Mekhi Phifer paid tribute, writing: "What a special spirit we have all lost!" Co-star Parminder Nagra said the news was "so sad". Thompson, who was in ER from 1994 to 2009, had major heart surgery in 2009. He also appeared in 1997 film Romy and M... | true | Summarize the following text.
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ER actor Mekhi Phifer paid tribute, writing: "What a special spirit we have all lost!" Co-star Parminder Nagra said the news was "so sad". Thompson, who was in ER from 1994 to 2009, had major heart surgery in 2009. He also appeared in 1997 film Romy and M... |
uk-england-tees-53825665 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tees-53825665 | Man jailed after police officer injured in Parliament Square protest | A man who pushed a police officer to the ground during a Black Lives Matter protest in London has been jailed. | Jamie Dewing, 31, send the officer falling backwards during the rally in London on 13 June. CCTV footage showed Dewing, who had travelled from his home in Saltburn, throwing items including a metal barrier and spitting at officers. Dewing, of Wharton Place, admitted violent disorder and was given a two-year sentence at... | Summarize the following text.
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Jamie Dewing, 31, send the officer falling backwards during the rally in London on 13 June. CCTV footage showed Dewing, who had travelled from his home in Saltburn, throwing items including a metal barrier and spitting at officers. Dewing, of Wharton Plac... | true | Summarize the following text.
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Jamie Dewing, 31, send the officer falling backwards during the rally in London on 13 June. CCTV footage showed Dewing, who had travelled from his home in Saltburn, throwing items including a metal barrier and spitting at officers. Dewing, of Wharton Plac... |
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