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Black Caps crumble on third morning trail England
Black Caps off to slow start with bat New Zealand squandered their good work over the first two days of their Test against England, capitulating to fall 25 runs short in their chase for first-inning honours at Lord's. Beginning the day at 153-4, the Black Caps crumbled to 207 all out just before the lunch break, losing their final six wickets for 60 runs and their final four for just ...
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Same-sex marriage bill signed into law in France
Supporters march near Notre Dame Cathedral during a pro-gay marriage demonstration in Paris on December 16, 2012. The demonstration, one of several organized nationwide this weekend, is meant to put pressure on French President Francois Hollande to keep his campaign promise to legalize gay marriage. UPI/David ...
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New rules for olive oil in Europe
The European Commission is changing its rules on olive oil served in restaurants to safeguard the consumer, a spokesman said. "We are just making it clear that when you want to have olive oil of a certain quality in a restaurant, you get exactly the one you are paying for," said commission spokesman Oliver Bailly The olive oil market is subject to widespread fraud with cheaper grades ...
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Car boot sale for Epsom Hospital
News A car boot sale to raise money for medical equipment at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals takes place tomorrow. The event, in support of the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund, will be held between 9am and 12.30pm in Epsom Hospital's staff car park. The site opens for sellers at 8am. Entry for sellers cost 10 for cars and 12 for MPVs, four wheel drives and small vans. trailers ...
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Woman who disappeared while swimming in sea after drinking found alive following search operation
The Humber Coastguard said the 23-year-old woman, who had been drinking alcohol, was found semi-conscious on the beach near a holiday resort in Chapel St Leonards, near Skegness, early today. Chapel St Leonards' Coastguard rescue team and the Skegness inshore lifeboat were alerted to assist, along with an RAF search-and-rescue crew based at Leconfield in East Yorkshire, after a 999 call ...
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I feel so humble – the common cry of heroes and villains | Julian Baggini
Saints and sinners of the world unite: you have nothing to lose but your pride. That would appear to be the message sent by the odd assortment of heroes and villains who have all claimed to have been humbled in recent times. This ...
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Swanscombe and Greenhithe Town Council elects new Mayor
SWANSCOMBE and Greenhithe Town Council has elected its new Mayor. Councillor Lorna Cross was elected and sworn in for 2013 to 2014 at the council's annual general meeting on Thursday (May 16). Cllr Cross takes over from Cllr Vic Openshaw and lives in Swanscombe as well as working in the health service and serving as a Justice of the Peace. She has represented Swanscombe ward ...
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Man charged with aggravated burglary
By Jaber Mohamed A man has been charged following a burglary in Golders Green. Lee Cyrus, also known as Ivan Leach, 48, of no fixed address, is accused of aggravated burglary. He allegedly carried out the crime in Rodborough Road on November 19 of last year. On Thursday May 16 he was charged by police in Camden with a total of 13 offences and is due to appear at Westminster ...
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Horley call for volunteers to help wipe out an invader
News Volunteers are being sought by Horley Town Council to help it wipe out an invader in the local landscape. The council is trying to eradicate the major weed problem of Himalayan Balsam, an invasive species found especially on river banks and waste land. The weed grows rapidly and spreads quickly, smothering other vegetation as it grows. Both banks of the River Mole that run ...
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Forest YMCA to hold award ceremony for young people
By Daniel Binns Forest YMCA in Walthamstow has announced it is to hold an award ceremony to celebrate the achievements of residents on its in-house work based programme. The ceremony is to honour those on its PACE (Practical Achievements in Creating Employment) programme, which is designed to develop vulnerable and homeless young adults aged between 16 and 30. Those who take part ...
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Man wanted over three sexual assault claims on Kingston and Twickenham buses
A suspected sex attacker is wanted by police after three alleged sexual assaults on board buses in Kingston and Twickenham. Metropolitan Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the offences, and are appealing to the public for information. The first offence happened at 2.20pm on Thursday, September 6, on board the K3 bus in Eden Street, ...
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Man charged with knifepoint robbery
By Jaber Mohamed A man has been charged with committing a robbery at knifepoint in Highgate. Lee Cyrus, also known as Ivan Leach, 48, of no fixed address, allegedly carried out the crime in Maybury Mews on November 30 of last year. On Thursday May 16 he was charged by police in Camden with a total of 13 offences and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on May 22 ...
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End biofuel production to save food - Charshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake joins ActionAid campaign against global hunger
"End biofuel production to save food" - Charshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake joins ActionAid campaign against global hunger (From This Is Local ...
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Widow of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko calls for public inquiry into his death
The widow of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko has called for the inquest into her late husband's death to be abandoned and for a public inquiry to be held in its ...
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Beer festival at brewery
By Daniel Binns A beer festival is taking place at a brewery next weekend. BRPOND Brewery, at 15 Argall Avenue on the Leyton and Walthamstow border, is hosting the event on Saturday May 25 "in celebration of the local beer scene". The event, which will run from noon until midnight, will feature drinks from breweries including Brodie's Beers, the East London Brewery, ...
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Council flies rainbow flag in support against homophobia
By Jaber Mohamed Haringey Borough Council flew the rainbow flag to show its support against homophobia yesterday. The flag which symbolises gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender pride has been placed outside the Haringey Civic Centre to mark International Day Against Homophobia on May 17. It will remain there all weekend. Councillor Richard Watson, cabinet member for ...
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Woman fined after battering boyfriend with laptop in jealous rage
By Jamie Henderson A jealous woman has been fined for battering her boyfriend with a laptop after finding a photo of another woman on his mobile phone. Lulu Labi, who now lives in Old Kent Road, found the image on Alastair Burlingham's phone during an argument at their flat in Eastfield Avenue, Wandsworth, in the early hours of March 23. The 29-year-old flew into a jealous ...
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Lucy Porter back on stage
Comedy star: Lucy Porter credit: Steve Ullathorne Comedian Lucy Porter is returning to the stage after a two-year break and will be taking her tour to Teddington's Landmark Arts Centre this month. Returning to stand-up after two pregnancies, Porter's new act was warmly received at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August, but she says coming up with a new show has been a ...
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Murder hunt launched after mans body found in Coventry grassland
The victim, thought to be aged in his 40s, was found by a member of the public at about 5am on Saturday in Upper Spon Street, Coventry. A spokesman for West Midlands Police said a post-mortem examination would take place and added: "The death is being treated as murder and the area has been sealed off while forensic inquiries begin. "Officers at the scene are carrying out ...
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Rooney no longer Fergies problem
Alex Ferguson is content to leave the problem of what to do about Wayne Rooney to new manager David Moyes.Rooney has asked to leave Manchester United this summer even though he still has two years on his contract remaining.Ferguson revealed last week the request had been turned down, and, along with Gary Neville, advised the England forward to get away during the summer, get his head sorted out ...
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Prince Harry visits Aussie gardeners
AUSTRALIA'S gardeners preparing for the Chelsea Flow Shower received a timely boost as Prince Harry dropped by and gave their entry a ringing endorsement. With only two days left to finish the garden, Wes Fleming and his team were shocked when Harry requested to see the exhibit on Friday after he'd inspected the entry he's involved with this year. Harry spent time discussing the ...
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Walk around Friern Barnet
, Reporter Walkers will be able to explore the hidden places of Friern Barnet and raise money for a mental health charity this Sunday. The guided walk, which will leave from Friern Barnet Library, will take in the parks, open spaces and woods around Friern Barnet. Higlights of the four mile walk will be the Monet-style bridge in the old hospital grounds and tea and home-made cakes ...
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Celebrations all weekend to mark parks centenary
News Live music, activities and live shows will form part of Edwardian-themed centenary celebrations at a popular Enfield park this weekend. The festivities will be held at Grovelands Park on Saturday and Sunday, between 10am and 7pm, to mark 100 years since it was opened as a public park. Entry is free and the line-up includes music, dancing, a dog show, sports displays, films, ...
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Pinner museum celebrates International Museums Day
By Ruth Halkon A Pinner museum will celebrate International Museum Day this weekend by offering guided tours. Headstone Manor and Museum in Pinner View is offering a guided tour of the 14th century manor house, which was once owned by Henry VIII. The tour will start at 3pm this afternoon and will cost 3.30 per person. Visitors can also see the free exhibition, Celebrating the ...
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Horleys Archway Theatre presents update on the Scottish play
News Horley's Archway Theatre will present Mark O'Halloran's radical re-telling of Shakespeare's Macbeth, Ma Beth, transferring the tragedy to 1960s gangland London and taking in the liberation of women from a new angle, at the Archway Studio Theatre in The Drive, Horley, from next Thursday (May 23) through to Saturday, May 25, at 7.45pm. Tickets from the box office on ...
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Britain losing interest in leading?
Britain was once the most powerful country in the world, it ran an empire that was the envy of every other colonial power, and gave the world a number of modern institutions that are still widely used today, most notable in the realm of political systems and democratic checks and balances. But Britain today is a shadow of what it once was, some might say it is just another country, nothing special.
Perhaps it’s a little harsh to say there’s nothing special about the UK. The United Kingdom remains an influential country in international politics, especially throughout the Commonwealth, and the capital city, London, is headquarters to some of the world’s biggest companies and home to one of the largest stock exchanges in the world. Read more
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