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Disgraced Oscar Pistorius pictured grinning in South Africa as his victim’s mum serves ’life sentence’
Disgraced Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been pictured by South African news site Netwerk24 out and about in his home country, after his release from prison this year
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Barbados has halted its £3 million plan to purchase a former slavery plantation owned by a Tory MP in the midst of widespread backlash
Following widespread backlash, Bajan prime minister Mia Mottley has announced that the acquisition will be paused in light of public anger with the move and a public consultation will take place
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Local councils are resorting to selling off assets, often referred to as "the family silver," to cover their bills and financial obligations
Councils who are short of money are selling assets worth hundreds of millions of pounds to avoid falling into effective bankruptcy.
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TUI flight makes emergency landing minutes after take-off at Manchester Airport
A Tui flight from Newcastle to Cape Verde was forced into making an emergency landing "as a precaution" after a bird strike shortly after take off
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Over 100 Members of Parliament earn more than £10,000 annually through property rental income
As the much delayed Renters’ Reform Bill heads back to the Commons on Wednesday, Sky News looks at how many politicians make additional income from renting out homes, offices and even farms.
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Three men have been arrested following the tragic deaths of five individuals, including a child, who were attempting to cross the Channel
The suspects have been accused of facilitating illegal immigration and entering the UK illegally. A further 55 people believed to have also been on board have been identified.
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London Underground stations may close unexpectedly as commuters face yet another strike over working conditions
There could be more station closures in the coming weeks
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A horse covered in blood ran through central London after throwing off a soldier
A horse which appears to be covered in blood is among five Household Cavalry mounts who have escaped and are running loose through central London.
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DWP announces 34,500 claimants must repay benefits or face fines up to £20,000
The DWP has been urged to review the way it handles Carer’s Allowance after it emerged that thousands of people who care for others are being overpaid on their benefits and then months or years later receiving demands for repayment
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Deliveroo service interruption: Thousands of hungry users across UK report issues
Deliveroo users have claimed the delivery firm’s app is currently unavailable throughout the UK and abroad, leaving many hungry and having to find their own dinners
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Police disperse large ’boy racers’ gathering at Sandbanks amid concerns of illegal parking, intimidation, and drug use
Celebrities like football manager Harry Redknapp and interior designer Celia Sawyer have homes there
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The mastermind behind the Hatton Garden heist, who reportedly made £200 million from the robbery, passes away at the age of 84 after battling cancer
Brian Reader died at the age of 84 during autumn of last year from cancer, according to his death certificate, despite his family and associates trying to keep his death a secret
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Exploring "Terrorgram," the secretive hate group where plans for deadly attacks are allegedly made
A secretive online network full of white supremacist manifestos and bomb-making tutorials is set to be banned by the government.
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Kate Middleton receives a significant new title from King Charles as she continues her cancer treatment
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles has honoured the Princess of Wales for her public service and support of the arts by appointing her a Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour
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At least five individuals perish while attempting to cross the English Channel, with the coastguard reporting "lifeless bodies"
A police operation is under way after reports at least five people have died during an attempt to cross the Channel with coast guards reporting ’lifeless bodies’
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A warning is issued following the emergence of deadly pink cocaine drug detected in Ibiza and the UK
As the summer and party season hits soon, police have issued a warning about pink cocaine being used in places like Ibiza and the UK.
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A ’dine-and-dash’ family, accused of not paying a £329 bill, reportedly targeted seven restaurants over the past year
An Italian restaurant in Wales has accused a family of eight of walking out without paying for their £329 bill – and claim it is not the first time the family have done a dine and dash.
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A study indicates that serious violence has sharply declined in England and Wales
Serious violence fell substantially in England and Wales last year, a study has shown.
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A warning of Bank Holiday travel chaos emerges as Heathrow workers plan to walk out for three days in a strike that could potentially ground planes
At least 37 airlines at Heathrow face cancelling flights
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Two children killed and 15 injured after drunk driver crashes into kids birthday party
Two children are dead and 15 people have been injured after a suspected drunk driver crashed into a birthday party at a boat club.
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Brits may face a daily charge to visit Tenerife as thousands gather for a mass protest demanding that tourists go home
Watch footage of the mass protest in Tenerife yesterday
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A transgender double rapist prisoner asserts to be a victim of a hate crime in a prison makeup dispute
Double rapist Isla Bryson, 32, from Clydebank, Scotland, says they have been ’misgendered’ by staff at HMP Edinburgh - the prison has apologised following the complaint
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25 Merseyside surnames with potential entitlement to unclaimed estates fortunes
There are hundreds of surnames that could see you inherit a fortune
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Met Commissioner faces call to resign over protest row
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner should resign over the force’s handling of pro-Palestinian protests, the Campaign Against Antisemitism has said.
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Reports suggest that Prince Harry is "furious and in tears" over the eviction from Frogmore Cottage
The news that he and his family would be kicked out of their royal residence left Prince Harry ‘absolutely furious and in tears’, it was claimed this weekend.
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