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Owner of rescued dog says thank you

8 November 2014 Last updated at 09:41 GMT When Jasper the dog went missing on the highest mountain in England last weekend, his owner turned to social media for help. Thousands helped Adam Nolan online...

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Osborne: EU deal is 'real win for UK taxpayers'

8 November 2014 Last updated at 09:31 GMT The Chancellor, George Osborne, has described the deal on Britain's EU budget surcharge as a "real win for British taxpayers." Mr Osborne said that the demand...

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Norfolk and Suffolk mental health cuts 'devastating', campaigners say

Funding cuts in Norfolk and Suffolk show the government is failing to put mental and physical health on an equal footing, campaigners say. Mainstream hospitals in the two counties have seen budgets...

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Plans for 1,100 homes could mean more 'urban sprawl'

Plans for a housing development, which residents say could mean more "urban sprawl" for Shropshire, have been submitted. The 1,100 home development is being proposed by Miller Homes for an area of...

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'Staggering' Riby tree crash driver sought by police

Police say they have grave concerns for a missing driver who disappeared after crashing into a tree. Officers said a...

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Tower of London poppies attract four million people

8 November 2014 Last updated at 08:53 GMT By Armistice Day it is expected that almost four million people will have seen the huge ceramic poppy display at the Tower of London that marks the centenary...

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Cancer patient bids farewell to favourite horse

8 November 2014 Last updated at 10:05 GMT A cancer patient has died after a final farewell to her favourite horse outside the hospital where she was treated. Shelia Marsh was taken by staff to see her...

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Caernarfon flat fire closes Bangor Street

A second-floor flat fire has led to the closure of...

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FA Cup: West Ham hero Alan Devonshire back with Braintree

The FA Cup made Alan Devonshire a hero. It also broke his knee and, with it, his heart. A Wembley winner with West Ham in 1980, he went on to snap tendons during a third-round tie four years later. The...

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FA Cup: Portsmouth and Aldershot meet on Remembrance Sunday

By Nabil Hassan and Rob Stevens BBC Sport FA Cup first round: Portsmouth v Aldershot Town Venue: Fratton Park Date: Sunday, 9 November Kick-off: 14:00 GMT Coverage: Live commentary on BBC Radio Solent,...

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Apec agrees network to share information on corruption

Countries of Asia and the Pacific region have agreed to set up a network to share information on corruption. Apec members said in a statement that the purpose of the agreement, proposed by China, was...

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Wales v Australia: Result 'won't affect' World Cup - Cheika

Australia coach Michael Cheika says Saturday's result against Wales will have no bearing on their match at the 2015 World Cup. Both teams are in the same pool as England for the tournament and clash on...

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Forecasters warn of surface flooding in Scotland

The Met Office has issued yellow "be aware" warnings for...

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Burglary gang targets 100 homes across the South East

A £10,500 reward has been offered in the search for a gang thought to have carried out almost 100 burglaries in Kent, Sussex, Surrey and...

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Nottingham Queen's Medical Centre visitors face long queues

Patients have said they are having to queue for up to an hour to park at a Nottingham hospital. In recent months, queues have tailed back around Queen's Medical Centre's ring road. A parking attendant...

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Jennifer Lawrence Hunger Games cake wins contest

A woman has won a national baking competition by entering a life-sized Jennifer Lawrence cake. Lara Clarke, 28, from Walsall, won gold at the Cake International competition with her 5ft 10in...

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Shropshire Fire Service website hacked by AnonGhost

A fire service's website has been hacked by a group claiming to be the "voice of Palestine". It follows a similar attack...

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Giant condom divides opinion in Sydney

8 November 2014 Last updated at 10:50 GMT A giant pink condom has been placed over a Sydney landmark as part of a new campaign to raise awareness about HIV. The 18m sheath will cover a heritage-listed...

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Uwe Rosler says Wigan 'folded & gave up' in Bolton loss

Wigan Athletic manager Uwe Rosler says his side "folded and gave up" during Friday's 3-1 defeat at Bolton. The Latics, who conceded three goals in 11 second-half minutes, have just one victory in the...

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Four Nations: New Zealand 16-14 England highlights

Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Two tries from Ryan Hall are not enough to prevent England losing their latest Four Nations thriller as New Zealand run out 16-14 winners...

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