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• Museum's WW2 war orphans appeal

  16-01-2016 05:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A museum appeals for help in identifying seven war orphans "adopted" by US airmen during World War Two.
  
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• Some PIP recipients may lose out under welfare cuts

  18-03-2025 05:29 via bbc.com
  
  Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will set out reforms to the benefits system on Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• 'A library is more than a place with books, it is a lifeline'

  18-03-2025 02:41 via bbc.com
  
  Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year.
  
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• Farmers fear criminal hare coursing gangs 'could kill someone'

  18-03-2025 02:30 via bbc.com
  
  Farmers warn there has been an increase in willingness to commit violence to farmers and gamekeepers.
  
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• King's Vatican visit still on despite Pope's illness

  18-03-2025 02:23 via bbc.com
  
  King Charles III is going ahead with his state visit to Italy and the Vatican, Buckingham Palace says.
  
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• Countdown to pharmacies' protest over funding

  18-03-2025 02:02 via bbc.com
  
  Pharmacies are being advised to "work to rule" unless a funding agreement can be reached with government.
  
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• 'End of an era': Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies

  18-03-2025 01:11 via bbc.com
  
  Mr Hemingway, who is originally from Dublin, joined the RAF as a teenager before World War Two.
  
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• The Papers: 'D-Day for benefit cuts' and 'Kate's stout and about'

  18-03-2025 01:03 via bbc.com
  
  Tuesday's papers have pictures of the Princess of Wales celebrating St Patrick's Day.
  
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• "I got 100% off my long-distance train travel"

  18-03-2025 00:59 via express.co.uk
  
  A disgruntled traveller predicted train delays to claim full refunds on all of his train tickets for a year, saving over £1,000 in the process.
  
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• Judge in Venezuelan deportations case sets DOJ Tuesday deadline to provide more details - Axios

  18-03-2025 00:04 via news.google.com
  Judge in Venezuelan deportations case sets DOJ Tuesday deadline to provide more details  AxiosInvocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of The United States by Tren De Aragua  The White HouseTrump’s border czar says ‘I don’t care what judges think’ as deportations may have violated court order: Live updates  The IndependentTrump clash with courts on Venezuela flights cues concerns of constitutional crisis  The Hill
  
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• John 'Paddy' Hemingway: Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies aged 105 - Sky News

  17-03-2025 23:59 via news.google.com
  John 'Paddy' Hemingway: Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies aged 105  Sky News'End of an era': Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies  BBC'He embodied courage!' Last known Battle of Britain pilot dies as Britons pay heartfelt tributes to WW2 hero  GB NewsLast known survivor of the Battle of Britain, John 'Paddy' Hemingway, dies aged 105  Manchester Evening NewsLast Battle of Britain pilot dies aged 105: John 'Paddy' Hemingway was shot down fou
  
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• Hillsborough, Grenfell and Aberfan victims back police truth charter

  17-03-2025 23:49 via bbc.com
  
  Hillsborough, Grenfell and Aberfan victims back a charter that will compel police to tell the truth.
  
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• Dad knocked out kids' football coach after he had affair with wife

  17-03-2025 23:48 via express.co.uk
  
  The 43-year-old dad attacked a football coach with a pool cue after learning that he had an affair with his wife.
  
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• Keir Starmer to unveil drastic disability benefit cuts despite opposition - The Guardian

  17-03-2025 23:35 via news.google.com
  Keir Starmer to unveil drastic disability benefit cuts despite opposition  The Guardian1mn fewer people to secure health benefits under UK welfare reform  Financial TimesSick and disabled face being stripped of £1,200 a year each in welfare benefits as Reeves tries to balance Budget  The IndependentWhat are PIP disability payments and why could they change?  BBC.comThe major question thrown up by Labour's benefits plans  BBC
  
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• Davina McCall 'feels amazing' returning to work after brain tumour

  17-03-2025 23:31 via bbc.com
  
  TV presenter Davina McCall says going back to work is "like the final piece of the jigsaw."
  
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• Crackdown on government cards to cut 'wasteful' spending

  17-03-2025 23:31 via bbc.com
  
  Purchases include £2,500 spent at a women's shoe shop in Barbados and £1,200 on luxury coffee pods.
  
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• SNP ‘puts national security at risk’ as foreign policy errors play into Putin’s hands

  17-03-2025 23:29 via express.co.uk
  
  Senior SNP figures have been accused of playing into Vladimir Putin's hands by putting themselves at odds with Downing Street.
  
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• Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot John 'Paddy' Hemingway dies aged 105

  17-03-2025 23:13 via express.co.uk
  
  The World War 2 hero was shot down four times while he bravely served his country.
  
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• Getting through groundhog day - how Draper became Masters champion

  17-03-2025 23:04 via bbc.com
  
  When Jack Draper retired injured again at the Australian Open, he had to be patient - and is now celebrating the biggest title of his career.
  
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• Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney meets King Charles and Sir Keir Starmer - Sky News

  17-03-2025 22:56 via news.google.com
  Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney meets King Charles and Sir Keir Starmer  Sky NewsKing Charles uses symbols to show support for Canada  BBCKing hosts Carney at Buckingham Palace  BBC.comKing Charles hosts new Canadian PM Mark Carney at Buckingham Palace amid Trump’s ‘51st state’ threats  The IndependentKing hosts Mark Carney in wake of Trump’s ‘51st state’ claim  The Telegraph
  
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• The Vivienne's cause of death revealed: 'Devastated' family of tragic Drag Race star release statement - Evening Standard

  17-03-2025 22:47 via news.google.com
  The Vivienne's cause of death revealed: 'Devastated' family of tragic Drag Race star release statement  Evening StandardDrag artist The Vivienne died of cardiac arrest caused by ketamine, family says  The GuardianThe Vivienne's Cause of Death Revealed 2 Months After Drag Race UK Winner Dies Suddenly at 32  PEOPLEThe Vivienne’s cause of death confirmed as ‘ketamine use causing cardiac arrest’  attitude.co.uk
  
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• Driver admits to causing deaths of three teenagers in Warwickshire car crash - The Guardian

  17-03-2025 22:34 via news.google.com
  Driver admits to causing deaths of three teenagers in Warwickshire car crash  The GuardianMan admits causing deaths of three teens in Shipston-on-Stour crash  BBCTeenage motorist admits causing deaths of three passengers as he drove home from school  Sky NewsTeen driver who killed three friends in crash faces years in prison  Daily MailTeenage driver caused three deaths five weeks after passing his test  The Telegraph
  
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• King meets Carney in symbolic support for Canada

  17-03-2025 22:16 via bbc.com
  
  The King, who is also head of state of Canada, meets the country's new prime minister Mark Carney amid a trade war with the US.
  
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• Google's fix for busted Chromecasts is out now - Engadget

  17-03-2025 22:13 via news.google.com
  Google's fix for busted Chromecasts is out now  EngadgetGoogle says it's rolling out fix for stricken Chromecasts  The RegisterGoogle has a fix for all of the broken Chromecasts  The VergeGoogle Chromecast users' fury at second day of TV streaming issue  BBCGoogle Home app update will fix factory reset 2nd-gen Chromecast, Audio  9to5Google
  
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• Ukraine driven out of Kursk ahead of Putin-Trump peace announcement - The Telegraph

  17-03-2025 22:07 via news.google.com
  Ukraine driven out of Kursk ahead of Putin-Trump peace announcement  The TelegraphUkraine war latest: We have never been closer to a Ukraine peace deal, White House says ahead of Trump-Putin talks  BBCTrump Discussion With Putin to Focus on What Ukraine Will Lose  The New York TimesUkraine ceasefire deal: What to know as Russia demands Kyiv excluded from Nato  The IndependentUS to withdraw from group investigating Russian leadership for crimes against Ukra
  
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• McIlroy lays down Masters marker with Players Championship playoff triumph - The Guardian

  17-03-2025 22:04 via news.google.com
  McIlroy lays down Masters marker with Players Championship playoff triumph  The GuardianRory McIlroy wins Players Championship with victory over JJ Spaun in play-off at Sawgrass  BBCThe Players Championship purse, payouts: Rory McIlroy won the biggest purse in golf  Yahoo SportsRory McIlroy turns frustration into triumph to conquer THE PLAYERS Championship  PGA TOURThe Players Championship: Rory McIlroy beats JJ Spaun in Monday play-off to claim PGA Tour w
  
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• Full list of councils eyeing up your savings to fund net-zero drive

  17-03-2025 22:03 via express.co.uk
  
  Experts have warned investments offered by cash-strapped councils to fund net-zero projects are "underwhelming" and could be difficult to get money out of.
  
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• Google has a fix for all of the broken Chromecasts - The Verge

  17-03-2025 21:42 via news.google.com
  Google has a fix for all of the broken Chromecasts  The VergeGoogle says it's rolling out fix for stricken Chromecasts  The RegisterGoogle Chromecast users' fury at second day of TV streaming issue  BBCGoogle Home app update will fix factory reset 2nd-gen Chromecast, Audio  9to5GoogleGoogle is finally rolling out a fix for broken Chromecasts – just as new bugs appear on the Chromecast with Google TV  TechRadar
  
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• Trump says 'many elements' agreed to ahead of Putin call - BBC

  17-03-2025 21:40 via news.google.com
  Trump says 'many elements' agreed to ahead of Putin call  BBCUK expects more than 30 countries to join Ukrainian ceasefire coalition  Financial TimesLetters: Too many details are still missing from Britain's plan to help Ukraine  The TelegraphKeir Starmer ready to put British troops in Ukraine for years  The TimesThe problem with Starmer’s peacekeeping plan for Ukraine  The Spectator
  
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• Donald Trump ally vows to invest £4bn in Britain in major boost

  17-03-2025 21:35 via express.co.uk
  
  IT company Oracle, founded by Trump backer and friend of Elon Musk Larry Ellison, has vowed to invest £3.9bn in the UK.
  
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