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'Many wounded' in Istanbul nightclub attack 31 December 2016 From the section Europe Many people have been wounded in an attack on a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey's NTV reports. Footage appears to show a number of ambulances and police vehicles outside the Reina nightclub, in the Besiktas area of the city. NTV says two attackers were involved, with CNN Turk reported they were dressed in Santa costumes. Istanbul had been on high alert for any terror attacks, with some 17,000 police officers on duty in the city. View the full article
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Crowds gather for New Year celebrations amid high security 31 December 2016 From the section UK Media caption"We can't allow the bad guys to spoil our way of life" - Sadiq KhanCrowds have begun to gather at New Year's Eve events around the UK amid tightened security following the lorry attacks in Berlin and Nice. Around 110,000 tickets have been sold for the annual fireworks display along the River Thames in London which will mark the start of 2017. Celebrations will also take place at popular city locations across the UK under a more visible police presence. Security has been s…
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New Year Honours 2017: Olympic heroes and entertainers recognised 30 December 2016 From the section UK Image copyright PA, EPA, Getty Image caption Andy Murray, Patricia Routledge, Anna Wintour and Mo Farah are all picked out for recognition this year Olympic stars Andy Murray, Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis-Hill are recognised in a New Year Honours list which also includes big names from the entertainment world. Rio 2016 men's tennis…
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New Year Honours 2017: Olympic heroes and entertainers recognised 30 December 2016 From the section UK Image copyright PA, EPA, Getty Image caption Andy Murray, Patricia Routledge, Anna Wintour and Mo Farah are all picked out for recognition this year Olympic stars Andy Murray, Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis-Hill are recognised in a New Year Honours list which also includes big names from the entertainment world. Rio 2016 men's tennis…
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New Year Honours 2017: Olympic heroes and entertainers recognised 30 December 2016 From the section UK Image copyright PA, EPA, Getty Image caption Andy Murray, Patricia Routledge, Anna Wintour and Mo Farah are all picked out for recognition this year Olympic stars Andy Murray, Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis-Hill are recognised in a New Year Honours list which also includes big names from the entertainment world. Rio 2016 men's tennis…
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Freezing fog cancels Heathrow and Gatwick flights 30 December 2016 From the section England Image copyright AFP/Getty Images Image caption Fog is covering the south-east of England and parts of Europe Flights have been cancelled at the UK's two biggest airports because of freezing fog. Easyjet said it had cancelled 56 flights at Gatwick airport, which has drafted in extra staff and ground handlers to keep people moving. Heathrow …
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George Michael: Post-mortem into singer's death 'inconclusive' 30 December 2016 From the section Entertainment & Arts Image copyright Getty Images Image caption George Michael died at his home on Christmas Day A post-mortem examination into the cause of George Michael's death was "inconclusive" police have said. The star died aged 53 on Christmas Day at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. More tests will now be carried…
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Oxford Bus Company coach overturns on M40 in thick fog 30 December 2016 From the section Oxford Image copyright Highways England Image caption South Central Ambulance Service described the crash as a 'major incident' Seventeen people were hurt when a coach veered off a motorway slip road and overturned while driving through heavy fog. The Oxford Bus Company vehicle came off the M40 slip road northbound at junction seven near Tham…
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US expels Russian diplomats over cyber attacks 29 December 2016 From the section US & Canada The US has expelled 35 Russian diplomats as punishment for alleged interference into the presidential election. It will also close two Russian compounds used for intelligence-gathering, in Maryland and New York, as part of a raft of retaliatory measures. President Barack Obama had vowed action against Russia amid US accusations it directed hacks against the Democratic party and Hillary Clinton's campaign. Russia has denied any involvement. View the full article
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Hillsborough campaigner Phil Scraton refuses OBE 29 December 2016 From the section Liverpool Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Prof Scraton received the Freedom of the City of Liverpool in September Hillsborough campaigner Prof Phil Scraton has turned down an OBE in the Queen's New Year Honours list. The author, who led the Hillsborough Independent Panel's research team, said he could not receive an honour in protest "at …
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Syria agrees truce with rebels - Putin 29 December 2016 From the section Middle East Syrian government and rebels have agreed a ceasefire, with Russia and Turkey as guarantors, President Putin says 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 BBC News App then details on how to do so are available on this help page. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get the latest alerts. View the full article
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Hillsborough campaigner Phil Scraton refuses OBE 29 December 2016 From the section Liverpool Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Prof Scraton received the Freedom of the City of Liverpool in September Hillsborough campaigner Prof Phil Scraton has turned down an OBE in the Queen's New Year Honours list. The author, who led the Hillsborough Independent Panel's research team, said he could not receive an honour in protest "at …
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Hillsborough campaigner Phil Scraton refuses OBE 29 December 2016 From the section Liverpool Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Prof Scraton received the Freedom of the City of Liverpool in September Hillsborough campaigner Prof Phil Scraton has turned down an OBE in the Queen's New Year Honours list. The author, who led the Hillsborough Independent Panel's research team, said he could not receive an honour in protest "at …
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Child offenders need lifetime anonymity, says review 29 December 2016 From the section UK Image copyright PA Image caption Reoffending rates of young offenders see two thirds of those released committing another crime within one year Child criminals should be given life-long anonymity, a government-commissioned review has recommended. Ministers are considering introducing a law to indefinitely ban the media from identifying young …
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Maria Pridmore was jailed at Lincoln Crown Court in August A woman who pocketed over £50,000 by claiming false benefits and targeting vulnerable people has been ordered to pay back a token amount of £1. Maria Pridmore, 36, was jailed for three years in August after she admitted a string of frauds. They included obtaining more than £16,000 in housing benefit, council tax benefit and income support. Pridmore, who was described in court as a "Walter Mitty" fraudster, also stole over £30,000 from four women. 'Nominal sum' She appeared by video-link at Lincoln Crown Court from Drake Hall prison in Staffordshire where she is serving her sentence. …
