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Five people killed in helicopter crash in Snowdonia 30 March 2017 From the section Wales Image copyright Google Five people have been killed in a helicopter crash in north Wales. A massive air and land search was launched on Wednesday after the aircraft vanished en route from Luton to Dublin. Supt Gareth Evans of North Wales Police said on Thursday the crash site had been loc…
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Five people killed in helicopter crash in Snowdonia 30 March 2017 From the section Wales Image copyright Google Five people have been killed in a helicopter crash in north Wales. A massive air and land search was launched on Wednesday after the aircraft vanished en route from Luton to Dublin. Supt Gareth Evans of North Wales Police said on Thursday the crash site had been loc…
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Trump travel ban: Hawaii judge places indefinite hold 30 March 2017 From the section US & Canada Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The revised travel ban has drawn protests across the US A US federal judge in Hawaii has indefinitely extended the suspension of President Trump's new travel ban. Judge Derrick Watson's ruling means Mr Trump will be barred from enforcing the ban on six mostly Muslim nations while it is con…
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Brexit sovereignty plan set out in Great Repeal Bill 30 March 2017 From the section UK Politics Related Topics Brexit Image copyright Getty Images The government will set out how it plans to remove EU law from the statute book later by publishing details of its Great Repeal Bill. Having formally triggered Brexit, ministers are promising a "smooth and stable transition" with legislation ending the supremacy of EU judges. It will also incorpor…
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The website running a fundraising campaign to raise money for the family of murdered policeman Pc Keith Palmer is refusing to waive its five per cent fee, The Telegraph can disclose. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/03/24/justgiving-pockets-30000-fund-raise-money-family-pc-keith-palmer/ I'm in two minds about this - it is quite a lot of money (although they have donated £10,000 of their fee) However it presumably costs a lot of money to keep such a service up and running, especially at times of high demand, plus keep it secure too. On top of that, their website (and similar ones) have made giving to charity easier.
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A woman who impersonated five London learner drivers on their tests because of her "desire to help others" has been jailed for seven months. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/jailed-woman-who-took-driving-tests-for-learners-because-of-desire-to-help-others-a3501286.html
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Brexit: Theresa May triggers Article 50 process of leaving EU 29 March 2017 From the section UK Politics comments Related Topics Brexit Image copyright European Photopress The UK is officially on its way out of the European Union after 44 years. Prime Minister Theresa May has triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty starting a two year countdown to the UK's exit. Britain's ambassador to the EU, Sir Tim Barrow, hand-delivered a six pa…
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Brexit: Theresa May triggers Article 50 process of leaving EU 29 March 2017 From the section UK Politics comments Related Topics Brexit Image copyright European Photopress The UK is officially on its way out of the European Union after 44 years. Prime Minister Theresa May has triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty starting a two year countdown to the UK's exit. Britain's ambassador to the EU, Sir Tim Barrow, hand-delivered a six pa…
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Rape victim says judge 'right about women's drunkenness' By John Harrison Victoria Derbyshire programme 28 March 2017 From the section UK Image caption "I think the judge was using my case," Megan Clark said A rape victim whose attack led to a judge saying drunk women were putting themselves in danger has defended the comments, saying the judge was "right". Megan Clark, 19, was raped by a man she met in Burger King when she was drunk after a nigh…
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London attack: Thames woman's family overwhelmed by 'love and support' 29 March 2017 From the section UK The family of a Romanian woman who fell into the Thames during the Westminster attack say they have been overwhelmed by "love, support and respect" for her. Andreea Cristea, 29, was on holiday with boyfriend Andrei Burnaz, when she was driven at by Khalid Masood on London's Westminster Bridge. In a statement, the couple's families said Ms Cristea was still in a critical but stable condition in hospital. Commemorative events take place late…
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Article 50: May signs letter that will trigger Brexit 28 March 2017 From the section UK Politics Related Topics Brexit Image copyright PA Image caption Theresa May signs the letter to the EU confirming the UK's departure Theresa May has signed the letter that will formally begin the UK's departure from the European Union. Giving official notice under Article 50 of the Lisbo…
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Article 50: May signs letter that will trigger Brexit 28 March 2017 From the section UK Politics Image copyright PA Image caption Theresa May signs the letter to the EU confirming the UK's departure Theresa May has signed the letter that will formally begin the UK's departure from the European Union. Giving official notice under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, it will be delivered to European Council president Donald Tusk on Wedn…
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Trump signs order undoing Obama climate change policies 28 March 2017 From the section US & Canada Image copyright Reuters Image caption The president says the object of his changes is to boost economic growth and stimulate job creation President Donald Trump has signed an executive order rolling back Obama-era rules aimed at curbing climate change. The Energy Independence Executive Order suspends more than half a dozen measur…
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Scottish Parliament backs referendum call 28 March 2017 From the section Scotland comments Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Ms Sturgeon will outline next month how she will respond if the UK government continues to block a referendum Nicola Sturgeon's call for a second referendum on independence for Scotland has been formally backed by the Scottish Parliament. MSPs voted by 69 to 59 in favour of seeking permission…
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Brexit: Theresa May eyes 'special partnership' with EU 28 March 2017 From the section UK Politics comments Related Topics Brexit Image copyright Reuters Image caption The prime minister says the UK wants to remain friends and partners with the EU Theresa May has said the UK is facing "one of the most significant moments" in its recent history as she prepares to begin …
