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• Drake London and the Falcons vs. the Steelers: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info - Troy Messenger

  05-09-2024 23:59
  Drake London and the Falcons vs. the Steelers: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info  Troy Messenger
  
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• Violence, overcrowding, self-harm: BBC goes inside one of Britain’s most dangerous prisons

  05-09-2024 23:00 via bbc.com
  
  At a time of major crisis for prisons, the BBC’s Sima Kotecha is given rare access to HMP Pentonville.
  
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• No caffeine or smartphones - the secrets of Draper's success

  05-09-2024 22:58 via bbc.com
  
  BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller looks at the team and the sacrifices behind "absolute tennis keeno" Jack Draper's run to the US Open semi-finals.
  
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• Man charged with murder of chef near carnival

  05-09-2024 22:42 via bbc.com
  
  Detectives launched a murder investigation when Mussie Imnetu died in hospital days later.
  
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• Cladding boss denies contributing to Grenfell disaster

  05-09-2024 22:40 via bbc.com
  
  Claude Wehrle says he was "not the one making decisions" at cladding manufacturer Arconic.
  
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• Indie rock band English Teacher named winner of 2024 Mercury Prize

  05-09-2024 22:31 via standard.co.uk
  
  They beat competition from the likes of pop singer Charli XCX and Irish singer CMAT.
  
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• I Went to Taylor Swift in London and Survived (and May Have Sparked Inflation) - Cabot Wealth Network

  05-09-2024 22:03
  I Went to Taylor Swift in London and Survived (and May Have Sparked Inflation)  Cabot Wealth Network
  
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• Kinahan says he cannot provide voice for veterans as he quits commissioner role

  05-09-2024 21:35 via standard.co.uk
  
  The outgoing Veterans Commissioner said veterans in Northern Ireland do not enjoy the same protection as those in the rest of the UK.
  
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• London Breed’s wealthy allies — led by Michael Bloomberg — come to defend her S.F. reelection bid - San Francisco Chronicle

  05-09-2024 21:19
  London Breed’s wealthy allies — led by Michael Bloomberg — come to defend her S.F. reelection bid  San Francisco Chronicle
  
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• Child killer Lucy Letby ‘plans to launch fresh appeal with new legal team’

  05-09-2024 21:08 via standard.co.uk
  
  The former nurse was convicted of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of seven others.
  
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• Royal Navy investigates 'double engine failure' that caused fatal crash

  05-09-2024 21:05 via standard.co.uk
  
  The training incident involved HMS Queen Elizabeth in Dorset on Wednesday
  
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• Baroness Owen to introduce law change aimed at criminalising deepfake creation

  05-09-2024 21:02 via standard.co.uk
  
  Lady Owen has led calls about the rise in deepfake nude images generated by artificial intelligence.
  
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• Family ‘heartbroken’ after ex-rugby star Scott Hastings’ wife confirmed missing

  05-09-2024 20:59 via standard.co.uk
  
  Jenny Hastings failed to return from a swim in the Firth of Forth on Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Grenfell community unified in steps toward justice

  05-09-2024 20:51 via bbc.com
  
  Following the damning Grenfell Inquiry final report, survivors tell the BBC accountability is next.
  
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• New HS2 station could be redesigned to allow level boarding for Elizabeth line services

  05-09-2024 20:37 via standard.co.uk
  
  Questions over accessibility come just days after ex-Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson was forced to ‘crawl off’ a train at King’s Cross
  
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• Classroom ban for ex-Eton teacher who searched for indecent images of children

  05-09-2024 20:28 via standard.co.uk
  
  David Goode conducted the internet searches between March and December 2021 and his actions were sexually motivated, a panel found.
  
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• Major General’s career in tatters after drunken behaviour in karaoke bar

  05-09-2024 20:24 via standard.co.uk
  
  James Roddis was dismissed from the Army and given a six-month prison sentence suspended for two years by a court martial board.
  
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• Make or break time for three goalies vying for London Knights crease - The London Free Press

  05-09-2024 20:17
  Make or break time for three goalies vying for London Knights crease  The London Free Press
  
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• Kilburn shooting victim named as neighbours pay tribute to 'sunshine of the community'

  05-09-2024 20:14 via standard.co.uk
  
  Tikquaan Walters, 28, was gunned down just yards from his home
  
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• Scandal-hit HMP Wandsworth spending £22m fixing windows to thwart drone drug supply

  05-09-2024 19:49 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Ministry of Justice has promised a crackdown on drugs and better living conditions for inmates at HMP Wandsworth
  
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• Manchester Airport incident family’s lives ‘turned upside down’, says lawyer

  05-09-2024 19:48 via standard.co.uk
  
  The family’s solicitor Aamer Anwar spoke after they met the acting IOPC regional director to discuss its investigation into the disturbance in July.
  
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• Major General receives suspended sentence for drunken disgraceful conduct

  05-09-2024 19:45 via standard.co.uk
  
  James Roddis had previously admitted a charge of disgraceful conduct of an indecent kind.
  
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• Police arrest 18 people after Greenpeace activists block Unilever HQ in the City

  05-09-2024 19:23 via standard.co.uk
  
  Campaigners locked themselves on to barricades made from giant Dove products
  
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• Walthamstow chippie owner 'worried someone would break in after Banksy artwork appeared'

  05-09-2024 19:05 via standard.co.uk
  
  George Christou, who runs Bonners Fish Bar in Walthamstow, was on holiday when the art piece was unveiled.
  
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• Police arrest 18 people after Greenpeace activists block Unilever HQ

  05-09-2024 19:04 via standard.co.uk
  
  Campaigners locked themselves on to barricades made from giant Dove products.
  
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• TfL faces renewed call for action to boost safety on dangerous section of A10

  05-09-2024 18:56 via standard.co.uk
  
  TfL has been urged to install more speed cameras along the road following the death of 28-year-old Laura Sone-Demetrious in January this year
  
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• Imposing VAT on private schools ‘wicked, stupid and cruel’, Government told

  05-09-2024 18:44 via standard.co.uk
  
  Peers have hit out at the plans which are set to come into effect in January.
  
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• Fish shop owner was worried someone would break in after Banksy artwork appeared

  05-09-2024 18:42 via standard.co.uk
  
  George Christou, who runs Bonners Fish Bar in Walthamstow, was on holiday when the art piece was unveiled.
  
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• When are the Christmas holidays 2024 and Easter 2025?

  05-09-2024 18:30 via standard.co.uk
  
  We have just over three months left until Christmas
  
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• McDonald’s Drops the Philly Cheese Stack Burger on London, and Fans Are Going Mental - Philadelphia magazine

  05-09-2024 18:27
  McDonald’s Drops the Philly Cheese Stack Burger on London, and Fans Are Going Mental  Philadelphia magazine
  
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• Jeremy Kyle defends his treatment of guest who died after show appearance as he gives evidence at inquest

  05-09-2024 18:22 via standard.co.uk
  
  Steve Dymond is believed to have taken his own life seven days after filming the Jeremy Kyle Show in May 2019
  
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• Balatro mobile release date: poker game is coming to iPhone and Android later this month

  05-09-2024 18:21 via standard.co.uk
  The critically acclaimed roguelike will also be available on Apple Arcade
  
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• Rare tree bugs that can 'bite' humans found in central London, warn forestry chiefs

  05-09-2024 18:19 via standard.co.uk
  
  Findings of the plane lace bug (Corythucha ciliata) tree pest have been confirmed in the UK for first time in 18 years
  
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• Prince William brings back beard in first engagement after summer

  05-09-2024 18:19 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Prince of Wales sported a beard at the Saatchi gallery having recently reverted to a clean shaven look
  
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• Police ‘awaiting direction’ after sending report on SNP probe to Crown Office

  05-09-2024 18:18 via standard.co.uk
  
  The BBC reported the findings were an ‘advice and guidance report’ about Nicola Sturgeon and Colin Beattie.
  
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• Who is Michel Barnier? Brexit negotiator is named as new French prime minister

  05-09-2024 18:17 via standard.co.uk
  
  Sir Keir Starmer passes on blessing to French counterpart
  
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• Fact check: PMQs and MP breakfast expenses

  05-09-2024 18:16 via standard.co.uk
  
  Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.
  
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• Germany considering Rwanda migrant scheme using UK facilities, reports suggest

  05-09-2024 18:13 via standard.co.uk
  
  Downing Street said it would not comment on the discussions between two foreign governments.
  
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• NI chief constable aims to boost officer numbers to 7,000

  05-09-2024 18:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  The PSNI currently has about 6,300 officers, well down on the 7,500 recommended in the Patten review.
  
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• Fashion month: everything you need to know ahead of New York, London, Paris and Milan - The Guardian

  05-09-2024 18:01
  Fashion month: everything you need to know ahead of New York, London, Paris and Milan  The Guardian
  
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• Former EU negotiator Barnier becomes French PM as Starmer seeks Brexit reset

  05-09-2024 17:51 via standard.co.uk
  
  Downing Street wished Michel Barnier all the best in his new role.
  
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• Stormont ministers finally agree draft programme for government

  05-09-2024 17:48 via standard.co.uk
  
  Ministers signed off on the delayed blueprint when they met at Stormont Castle on Thursday morning.
  
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• Major General drunkenly touched and kissed woman, court martial hears

  05-09-2024 17:42 via standard.co.uk
  
  James Roddis has appeared at the Bulford Military Court Centre in Salisbury, Wiltshire, for sentencing.
  
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• NI police working on ‘robust response’ to removing racist posters and graffiti

  05-09-2024 17:41 via standard.co.uk
  
  Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said police intend to send ‘an incredibly clear message about these issues’.
  
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• Rare tree bug that can 'bite' humans found in central London, warn forestry chiefs

  05-09-2024 17:40 via standard.co.uk
  
  Findings of the plane lace bug (Corythucha ciliata) tree pest have been confirmed in the UK for first time in 18 years
  
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• PS5 exclusive Astro Bot is 'the most critically acclaimed game of the year'

  05-09-2024 17:37 via standard.co.uk
  
  A late contender for game of the year, Sony’s answer to Mario is racking up five-star reviews
  
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• William’s new beard on display during visit to homelessness exhibition

  05-09-2024 17:35 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Sussex has claimed his brother William was jealous of his beard and ordered him to shave it off before he married Meghan in 2018.
  
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• Jeremy Kyle Show guest ‘did not score for depression’ in assessment

  05-09-2024 17:26 via standard.co.uk
  
  A mental health nurse said Steve Dymond was ‘upbeat’ when she assessed him to appear on the programme.
  
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• Ukraine appoints new foreign minister as war with Russia enters critical phase

  05-09-2024 17:21 via standard.co.uk
  
  Volodymyr Zelensky wants to replace almost a dozen top officials in his biggest government reshuffle since Russia's invasion
  
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• Lloyd’s of London sees profit jump 26% - Business Insurance

  05-09-2024 17:10
  Lloyd’s of London sees profit jump 26%  Business Insurance
  
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