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It appears that Gene Wilder has died http://variety.com/2016/film/news/gene-wilder-dead-dies-willie-wonka-young-frankenstein-1201846745/ Shame he's gone. He made some of the funniest and warmest films that I can recall, we'll always have his film legacy and most of it will never get tired. RIP Gene

NHS cuts 'planned across England' By Sarah Bloch-Budzier BBC News 26 August 2016 From the section Health Image copyright Thinkstock Plans are being drawn up that could see cuts to NHS services across England. The BBC has seen draft sustainability and transformation plans (STPs), which propose changes to hospital and GP services. NHS England says reorganising local services is es…

Calais chief wants migrant deal with UK 29 August 2016 From the section Europe Image copyright PA Image caption About 9,000 migrants are living in The Jungle camp in Calais The president of the French region that includes Calais has suggested migrants seeking asylum in the UK be allowed to lodge their claim in France. Xavier Bertrand said 9…

Brazil's Dilma Rousseff to testify at impeachment trial 29 August 2016 From the section Latin America & Caribbean Image copyright AFP Image caption Dilma Rousseff is expected to deliver an impassionate defence later on Monday The impeachment trial of Brazil's Dilma Rousseff will reach a dramatic point on Monday, with the suspended presid…

Colombia Farc rebels announce definitive ceasefire 28 August 2016 From the section Latin America & Caribbean Image copyright AFP Image caption The Farc has been fighting since 1964 in a conflict that has displaced millions The main leftist rebel group in Colombia, the Farc, has ordered all its fighters to observe a ceasefire from midnigh…

Last BHS stores to close for final time after 88 years 28 August 2016 From the section Business Media captionA tour inside a BHS "ghost store" in EdinburghThe last BHS stores are set to close their doors for the final time, ending an 88-year presence on the High Street. The closure of the final 22 shops dotted around the UK comes after the retailer was placed into administration in March but failed to find a buyer. Previous owners Dominic Chappell and Sir Philip Green have been criticised …

Italy earthquake: Museums to donate Sunday revenue to quake relief 28 August 2016 From the section Europe Image copyright AP Image caption All of Amatrice's cultural heritage has been destroyed or damaged Sunday's proceeds from public museums across Italy will be dedicated to rebuilding work after the earthquake that killed 291 people on Wed…

Syrian war: Turkey suffers first death in cross-border campaign 27 August 2016 From the section Middle East Image copyright AP Image caption The Turkish offensive is aimed at both so-called Islamic State and Kurdish rebels Turkey has suffered its first loss of life in an intensifying campaign in northern Syria, the military says. A soldier …

Various reports on twitter,major incident declared. anyone got a link?

Theresa May launches race audit of public services 27 August 2016 From the section UK Politics Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Ethnic minorities are more likely to live in poverty and be victims of crime Prime Minister Theresa May has ordered a review into how ethnic minorities and white working class people are treated by public …

Earthquake leaves at least six dead in central Italy 24 August 2016 From the section Europe Image copyright AFP Image caption Italian authorities have described the quake as severe A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck central Italy, leaving at least six people dead and others trapped under rubble, Italian officials said. The quake hit at 0…

French court suspends 'burkini' ban 26 August 2016 From the section Europe France's highest administrative court has suspended a ban on full-body "burkini" swimsuits that was imposed in the town of Villeneuve-Loubet. It said the ban "seriously and clearly illegally breached fundamental freedoms to come and go, freedom of beliefs and individual freedom". The ruling could set a precedent for up to 30 other towns that have imposed the ban. The court will make a final decision on the legality of the bans later. A lawyer outside court said that people who had been fined could claim their money back. …

GCSE results show significant decline By Sean Coughlan Education correspondent 25 August 2016 From the section Education & Family Image caption The results of GCSEs taken this summer have been published This year's GCSE results for England, Wales and Northern Ireland have shown a significant fall. The proportion of entries achieving A* to C has declined by 2.1% points to 66.9%. Top A* grades have slipped by 0.1% points to 6.5%. This has been blamed on more pupils in England re-taking English and maths. Michael Turner of the Joint Council for Qualifications, said ther…

Three die after being pulled from sea at Camber Sands 24 August 2016 From the section Sussex Image copyright PA Three people have died after being pulled from the sea at Camber Sands. Emergency teams were called to the East Sussex beach where the three were pulled from the water in the space of half an hour. Ch Supt Di Roskilly, from Sussex Police, said the three men sadly died despite efforts to save them. …