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Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86
Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced.
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John Prescott: Labour's pugnacious stalwart who pulled no punches
John Leslie Prescott was born on 31 May 1938 in Prestatyn, Wales, to his parents John and Phyllis.
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The bizarre story of a fake carer - and what it says about the UK's care industry
She seemed perfect, at first. Her CV brimmed with all kinds of qualifications. And she had years of experience caring for vulnerable people.
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Four dead and more in hospital with methanol poisoning after drinking 'free shots' in Laos
Four people have died and a number of others are in hospital after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol.
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Ingram-Moores 'benefited significantly' from family link to Captain Tom Foundation, report finds
The family of pandemic fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore gained "significant" financial benefit from links to a charity set up in his name, a report has found.
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Hussam Al Ramli: Man arrested in Wolverhampton as part of major European people smuggling sting,
A man connected with one of Europe's most significant people smuggling rings has been arrested in Wolverhampton.
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Birmingham pub bombings: On the 50th anniversary of the atrocity, families of the victims still want answers
The families of the victims of the Birmingham pub bombings are renewing their call for a public inquiry on the 50th anniversary of the atrocity.
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Google could be forced to sell its Chrome browser over internet search monopoly claims
Google must sell its Chrome browser to restore competition in the online search market, US prosecutors have argued.
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Marcus Fakana: Londoner, 18, held in Dubai for having sex with 17-year-old British girl
An 18-year-old Londoner faces the possibility years in jail after having sex with a 17-year-old British girl he met in Dubai, campaigners say.
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Tulisa Contostavlos: 'My life fell apart' after fake sheikh set up drugs bust
Tulisa Contostavlos has opened up about the moment she says her life "fell apart" after being "set up by a British newspaper" and charged with supplying drugs.
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Voice behind top Simpsons character quits after 35 years on hit show
The voice actor behind Milhouse Van Houten - Bart Simpson's very uncool friend - is stepping away after 35 years on the show.
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Tulisa Contostavlos: 'My life fell apart' after fake sheikh set up drugs bust
Tulisa Contostavlos has opened up about the moment she says her life "fell apart" after being "set up by a British newspaper" and charged with supplying drugs.
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Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson among mourners as funeral takes place
Friends and family of Liam Payne, including his One Direction bandmates, have gathered to say goodbye at his funeral.
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Baillie Gifford Prize winner Richard Flanagan delays receiving £50k award over fossil fuel ties
The winner of an "unprecedented" literary double has said he will not accept his latest £50,000 prize until the sponsor shares a plan to reduce its "investment in fossil fuel extraction".
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Alec Baldwin's Rust premieres three years after fatal shooting - but cinematographer's mother refuses to attend
Alec Baldwin's Western film Rust has premiered at a festival in Poland, three years after the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set.
