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Jury discharged in Rolf Harris case 30 May 2017 From the section UK The jury in Rolf Harris's trial has been discharged after failing to reach verdicts on four indecent assault charges. The former entertainer was accused of indecently assaulting three teenage girls at public events between 1971 and 1983. Jurors at Southwark Crown Court were sent out at 14:00 BST on Friday but failed to reach a verdict after almost five h…
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Jury discharged in Rolf Harris case 30 May 2017 From the section UK Jury in Rolf Harris's trial at Southwark Crown Court discharged after failing to reach verdicts on four indecent assault charges This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the …
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Zoo tiger death: Victim named as Rosa King 30 May 2017 From the section Cambridgeshire Image caption An aerial view of Hamerton Zoo Park near Huntingdon A zoo-keeper who died after a tiger entered an enclosure at a wildlife park in Cambridgeshire has been named as 33-year-old Rosa King. The death happened at Hamerton Zoo Park, near Huntingdon, at about …
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Hamerton Zoo keeper dies in 'freak' tiger accident 29 May 2017 From the section Cambridgeshire Image caption The zoo includes enclosures for Malaysian tigers and Bengal tigers A female zoo-keeper has died in a "freak accident" after a tiger entered an enclosure at a wildlife park. The attack happened at Hamerton Zoo Park, near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire…
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A dancing Met officer has promised Monday night’s semi-final performance on Britain’s Got Talent will be his biggest yet. Kingston PC Dan Graham, nicknamed Dancing Dan, has taken the hit talent show by storm this year with his knockout performances. http://www.standard.co.uk/stayingin/britains-got-talent-policeman-dancing-dan-promises-biggest-performance-yet-as-semifinal-night-a3551621.html
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Hamerton Zoo keeper dies in 'freak' tiger accident 29 May 2017 From the section Cambridgeshire Image caption The zoo includes enclosures for Malaysian tigers and Bengal tigers A female zoo-keeper has died in a "freak accident" after a tiger entered an enclosure at a wildlife park. The attack happened at Hamerton Zoo Park, near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire…
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France's Macron holding 'tough' talks with Putin near Paris 29 May 2017 From the section Europe Related Topics France elections 2017 Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mr Macron (L) believes it is essential to talk to Russia French President Emmanuel Mac…
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British Airways: Computer problems cause flight delays 27 May 2017 From the section UK Image copyright @TimReidCE Image caption Some passengers said they missed flights after BA's mobile app system went down Computer problems are causing delays for British Airways passengers worldwide, the airline has said. …
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British Airways: Computer problems cause flight delays 27 May 2017 From the section UK Image copyright @TimReidCE Image caption Some passengers said they missed flights after BA's mobile app system went down Computer problems are causing delays for British Airways passengers worldwide, the airline has said. …
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Police respond to Manchester Arena blast reports 22 May 2017 From the section Manchester Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionWatch: Concert goers flee Manchester ArenaPolice are responding to a "serious incident" in Manchester amid reports of an "explosion" following a pop concert. Witnesses reported hearing a "huge bang" following an Ariana Grande gig at Manchester Arena. Network Rail said train li…
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Merkel: Europe 'can no longer rely on allies' after Trump and Brexit 28 May 2017 From the section Europe Image copyright EPA Image caption Mrs Merkel was speaking in a Bavarian beer tent Europe can no longer "completely depend" on the US and UK following the election of President Trump and Brexit, German Chan…
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Man shot in Bangor supermarket car park 28 May 2017 From the section Northern Ireland A man has been shot in a supermarket car park in Bangor, County Down. It happened outside the town's Sainsbury's in the Balloo Link area on Sunday afternoon. Det Sgt Keith Wilson said: "Police are currently in attendance at an incident in the Balloo Link area of Bangor. It is believed that one man has sustained gunshot wounds." It is u…
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Man shot in Bangor supermarket car park 28 May 2017 From the section UK A man has been shot in a supermarket car park in Bangor, County Down. It happened outside the town's Sainsbury's in the Balloo Link area on Sunday afternoon. In a tweet the PSNI said: "Police currently at incident in Bangor. Believed one man has sustained gunshot wounds." It is understood the car park was full of shoppers at the time. Police have a…
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Climate change: World awaits Trump decision on Paris deal 28 May 2017 From the section US & Canada Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionAntonio Guterres: "The agreement doesn't collapse if a country leaves the agreement"Donald Trump has said he will decide whether to pull out of a key climate change deal in the next week, having apparently shrugged off pressure from US allies in recent days. The U…
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Portland deaths: Son who died trying to stop Muslim abuse 'a hero' 27 May 2017 From the section US & Canada Image copyright Facebook The mother of a US man who died protecting two young women from anti-Muslim harassment has called him "a hero" who "will remain a hero" after his death. Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche was one of two men who were stabbed to death on a train on …
