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MP Michelle Thomson reported after mortgage fraud probe 13 December 2016 From the section Scotland politics Image copyright PA An MP has been reported to Scottish prosecutors after a police investigation into allegations of mortgage fraud. Edinburgh West MP Michelle Thomson is one of five people named in the report. Mrs Thomson, 51, resigned the SNP whip when an investigation into the allegations was launched last year. She denies any wrongdoing. Last week, she reduced MPs to tears when she descr…

Prince Harry spotted buying Christmas tree with Meghan Markle 13 December 2016 From the section London Image copyright PA Image caption Prince Harry has confirmed he is dating the American TV actress Prince Harry has reportedly been spotted buying a Christmas tree with his girlfriend Meghan Markle at a stall in a London park. The couple apparently bought a 6ft Nordmann Fir at the Pine and Needles store in Battersea Park on Monday.…

Bath tipper truck 'drove well' before crash, mechanic tells court 13 December 2016 From the section Somerset Image copyright PA Image caption Workers remove debris at the crash site on Lansdown Lane, Bath A mechanic who carried out safety checks on a truck that crashed and killed four people has said he had no concern about the vehicle. Peter Wood told Bristol Crown Court he drove and carried out vehicle checks for Grittenham Haul…

England flanker James Haskell has called on social media platforms to do more to tackle the problem of fake news. The 31-year-old recently had to deny stories claiming he'd died after taking a steroid overdose. "I'm hugely worried, people are just making stuff up," the Wasps star told Newsbeat. "I just think those platforms should put a bit of time in to eradicating that stuff." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uCvtYpQeM4 Warning: Third party content may contain adverts He dismissed the latest rumours as "clickbait" designed to sell "dodgy supplements" aimed at helping build muscles. "A guy who I helped train messaged me on Twitter askin…

How do you bring a rail strike to an end? By Alex Kleiderman BBC News 13 December 2016 From the section UK Rail bosses have agreed to hold formal talks with unions in a bid to resolve the ongoing Southern rail dispute. But how have rail strikes in the past ended? Improved offer Even after months at loggerheads, one side may eventually give way. That was the case after a pay and conditions dispute delayed the introduction of Night Tube services in London for nearly a year - leading to shutdowns on many lines and disruption for millions of commuters. …

Cornish shipwreck rediscovered on Poldark site 13 December 2016 From the section Cornwall Image copyright Mammoth Screen Ltd Image caption The scene from Poldark shows a shipwreck in the same spot where the Schiedam remains can be found A shipwreck has been rediscovered at the same spot a similar wreckage was filmed for the BBC TV drama Poldark. The remains of Schiedam - which sank in the 17th century - were first found off the co…

Cornish shipwreck rediscovered on Poldark site 13 December 2016 From the section Cornwall Image copyright Mammoth Screen Ltd Image caption The scene from Poldark shows a shipwreck in the same spot where the Schiedam remains can be found A shipwreck has been rediscovered at the same spot a similar wreckage was filmed for the BBC TV drama Poldark. The remains of Schiedam - which sank in the 17th century - were first found off the co…

Briton jailed over Trump death plot 13 December 2016 From the section US & Canada A British man has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison over his attempt to grab a gun in an alleged bid to kill Donald Trump. Michael Sandford, 20, pleaded guilty in September to being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm and disrupting an official function. He was accused of grabbing a policeman's gun at a rally in Las Vegas in order to shoot at the candidate. His mother says "he is remorseful over what he did". View the full arti…

Media playback is unsupported on your device Bradley Lowery cancer boy sent 11,000 Christmas cards 13 December 2016 Last updated at 18:31 GMT A five-year-old boy with terminal cancer has been sent more than 11,000 Christmas cards from well-wishers. Bradley Lowery, from Blackhall Colliery near Hartlepool, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2013. More than £700,000 was raised for him to have antibody treatment in New York, with Everton pledging £200,000. The Christmas card campaign was started by an Everton fan, with cards being sent from as far as Australia. A campaigner from a Facebook page set up to help him said: …

Media playback is unsupported on your device Bradley Lowery cancer boy sent 11,000 Christmas cards 13 December 2016 Last updated at 18:31 GMT A five-year-old boy with terminal cancer has been sent more than 11,000 Christmas cards from well-wishers. Bradley Lowery, from Blackhall Colliery near Hartlepool, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2013. More than £700,000 was raised for him to have antibody treatment in New York, with Everton pledging £200,000. The Christmas card campaign was started by an Everton fan, with cards being sent from as far as Australia. A campaigner from a Facebook page set up to help him said: …

[unable to retrieve full-text content]A third of public telephone boxes in the UK could be removed, but some are being used in other ways: View the full article

Nine convicted over student visa English test plot By Ed Main BBC News 13 December 2016 From the section UK Nine people have been convicted of running an immigration fraud linked to English tests for foreign students. Hundreds of non-EU citizens are said to have got student visas after paying fake "sitters" to take language exams on their behalf. Four people were found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of immigration law offences. A fifth pleaded guilty and four others were convicted earlier. The trials resulted di…

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story receives warm reviews 13 December 2016 From the section Entertainment & Arts Image copyright Jonathan Olley/Lucasfilm Image caption British actress Felicity Jones stars in Rogue One Film critics have praised the new Star Wars film Rogue One, starring Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso and directed by British filmmaker Gareth Evans. It is set between the events of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and the or…

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story receives warm reviews 13 December 2016 From the section Entertainment & Arts Image copyright Jonathan Olley/Lucasfilm Image caption British actress Felicity Jones stars in Rogue One Film critics have praised the new Star Wars film Rogue One, starring Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso and directed by British filmmaker Gareth Evans. It is set between the events of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and the or…

Met Police football abuse inquiry covers 30 clubs 13 December 2016 From the section UK Officers are investigating 106 sex abuse allegations made about 30 London football clubs or teams, the Metropolitan Police have said. The force said four of the clubs are in the Premier League, two in Championship and three in Leagues One and Two. There have also been claims against 21 other sides including non-league or non-professional or amateur teams. It comes as the Scottish Football Association has set up an independent review of child abuse claims. …