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21/05/2013 - Last News Update: 19:49
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Residential street in Devizes evacuated as 'precautionary' measure
- A residential street in a Wiltshire town is being evacuated as a "precautionary" measure, police have said.
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Man Tasered in Birmingham Tesco disturbance
- A man has been Tasered by police officers in Birmingham after reports he was threatening supermarket staff with a penknife.
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Rafsanjani and Mashaei barred from Iran presidency poll
- Two prominent figures in Iran have been barred from standing as candidates in next month's presidential election.
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Microsoft unveils Xbox One next-generation console
- Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox One which will go on sale later this year.
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Boko Haram crisis Nigeria to free women
- Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the release of all women held in connection with "terrorist activity", the defence ministry says.
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IT firm Atos opens new innovation centre in Moray
- IT services company Atos says it is planning further expansion in Scotland after opening a new development and innovation centre in Moray.
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Three men jailed over 'largest' fake £1 coin plot
- Three fraudsters have been jailed for what is believed to be the biggest ever plot to make fake pound coins - after 50,000 false coins were found.
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Police 'investigating 54 child grooming gangs'
- Police are investigating 54 alleged gangs in a crackdown on child grooming in England and Wales, peers have heard.
Foster carers' concern for children's welfare with cuts
- Children's welfare could potentially be at risk because of funding cutbacks to foster care, a group which represents independent foster carers has warned.
'Sugar daddy' serial conman jailed for seven years
- A conman who fleeced more than £170,000 out of women he met on a website for "sugar daddies" has been jailed.
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Police 'investigating 54 child grooming gangs'
Police are investigating 54 alleged gangs in a crackdown on child grooming in England and Wales, peers have heard.... -
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Norman Moffatt murder: Accused told acquaintance he stabbed pensioner
A man accused of murdering a pensioner admitted to a woman that he stabbed him, a court has been told.... -
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Wigan Cosmos play Goose Green at St James' Park
Amateur footballers from Wigan who had games ruined by travelling Newcastle United supporters have played a game at St James' Park. ... -
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CWU union claims O2 call centre workers 'betrayed'
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has accused mobile phone firm O2 of betraying hundreds of call centre workers in Glasgow and elsewhere... -
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London visited by 50% of UK's tourists
More than half of the UK's foreign tourists in 2012 visited London, figures have shown.... -
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Sir Cyril Smith abuse claims investigation widens
Ten people are being investigated over historical allegations of sexual abuse at a residential school, where it was claimed Sir Cyril Smith ... -
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Food swapping: The movement taking off in the UK
The food swapping movement is taking off in the UK with new groups springing up across the country.... -
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Compare your club in fans' league table
Premier League attendances for 2012/13 have shown an increase of nearly 4% on the previous season.... -
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Foreign comedians stand up for the UK
Top comedians in the UK can earn millions and it is now a destination for performers from all over the world. From club comedians to corpora... -
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HS2 compensation row could lead to class action lawsuit
Campaigners opposed to the high-speed rail line through the Midlands are seeking legal advice on taking the government to court en masse....
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The UK's diverging school systems
Education Secretary Michael Gove has said it is time to recognise the "natural and legitimate consequence of devolution" by having... -
Cement companies warned over lack of competition
Lack of competition in the UK cement industry has cost consumers millions of pounds, according to the Competition Commission.... -
IT firm Atos opens new innovation centre in Moray
IT services company Atos says it is planning further expansion in Scotland after opening a new development and innovation centre in Moray.... -
Foster carers' concern for children's welfare with cuts
Children's welfare could potentially be at risk because of funding cutbacks to foster care, a group which represents independent foster... -
Sir Elton John to headline new Hyde Park festival
Sir Elton John is to headline a new summer festival celebrating British songwriters in London's Hyde Park. ... -
Wayne and Coleen Rooney announce arrival of baby Klay
Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen have had a second son....



