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20/05/2013 - Last News Update: 11:51
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The secret colonies of graffiti artists and skateboarders
- There's a furore around a graffiti-festooned, skater hangout under threat on London's Southbank. These graffiti and skating "colonies" are all over the UK.
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Rwanda's Paul Kagame denounces UN force in DR Congo
- Rwandan President Paul Kagame says the UN peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of Congo has "in some cases" made the situation worse.
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UK Tree health recommendations aim to 'stop the spread'
- Strengthening biosecurity at UK borders and a plant health risk register would help protect the nation's trees from pests and diseases, a report concludes.
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Officer completes 230-mile run for killed PCs Bone and Hughes
- A police officer completed nine marathons in six days in memory of murdered Greater Manchester PCs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes.
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What kind of NHS can Britain afford?
- The next two years will see a fierce debate about immediate priorities in public spending, but many health economists are already looking 30 to 40 years further ahead.
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Raheem Sterling assault case dismissed after no evidence offered
- Liverpool footballer Raheem Sterling has had a common assault charge against him dropped after a witness failed to turn up to court.
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China's 'state-sponsored hackers renew attacks on US'
- State-sponsored hackers have renewed attacks on the US after a three-month hiatus, the New York Times reports.
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Multiple car bomb attacks hit Iraqi cities
- At least 26 people have been killed and many others injured in a series of car bomb attacks in central and southern Iraq, officials say.
Neville Neville charged with sexual assault
- The father of former England footballers Gary and Phil Neville is to be charged with sexual assault.
High inflation cost the UK economy £10bn, report says
- High inflation has cost the UK economy £10bn over the last three years, says an influential report.
Who, what why: How do you scrap an aircraft carrier?
- The Royal Navy's former flagship, the HMS Ark Royal, is to be towed to a breakers' yard in Turkey. But how exactly do you scrap an aircraft carrier?
Millions hit by Yahoo Japan hack attack
- Up to 22 million login names may have been stolen during a hack attack on Yahoo Japan.
Belfast flat fire: Man dies in University Street blaze
- A man in his 60s has died in a fire at a flat in south Belfast.
Chelsea Flower Show: The small show with a big birthday
- It does not really make sense for one of the most prestigious flower shows in the world to be squeezed onto two football pitches by the River Thames.
Cardiff PSNI talks positive and constructive
- Talks in Cardiff involving senior police officers, politicians, republicans and loyalists have been called positive and constructive.
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The secret colonies of graffiti artists and skateboarders
There's a furore around a graffiti-festooned, skater hangout under threat on London's Southbank. These graffiti and skating "... -
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Officer completes 230-mile run for killed PCs Bone and Hughes
A police officer completed nine marathons in six days in memory of murdered Greater Manchester PCs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes.... -
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Bolton baby death: Police hope parents attend funeral
Police searching for the parents of a baby girl who was found dead on a country lane are hoping they will attend her funeral.... -
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Man charged with attempted murder after Stockport stabbing
A 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed "numerous times" in Stockport.... -
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Warrington teenager death: Three boys bailed
Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs after a 16-year-old girl died in Warrington have been released on bail.... -
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Coronation Street cleans up at British Soap Awards
Coronation Street has won eight prizes at the British Soap Awards, compared with just one for its rival EastEnders.... -
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Attempted murder arrest after Stockport 'argument' stabbing
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in the early hours of Saturday in Stockport.... -
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Warrington teenager death: Three drug supply arrests
Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs after a 16-year-old girl died in Warrington.... -
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Stockport hydro-electric screws on River Goyt opened
Two giant Archimedes screws installed to generate renewable energy from the River Goyt in Stockport have been officially opened.... -
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Prisoner charged with 13 offences
A prisoner who was missing for two months has been charged with 13 offences including indecent exposure and causing grievous bodily harm....
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Arrests over smoke canisters at Dunfermline v Alloa football match
Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested in connection with smoke canister offences at a Fife football match.... -
Cardiff PSNI talks positive and constructive
Talks in Cardiff involving senior police officers, politicians, republicans and loyalists have been called positive and constructive. ... -
JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon in shareholder revolt over role
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Bunions - family not footwear to blame
The risk of developing bunions - bony growths on the big toe - is linked to your family, not your shoes, a US study has shown....



