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Woman inflicted horror acid burns on boyfriend - so he could steal identity of her dead husband

A woman inflicted horrific acid burns on her boyfriend - so he could steal the identity of her husband who she allegedly murdered.

Swathy Reddy, 28, hatched the plan to kill husband Sudhakara, 32, to be with boyfriend Rajesh Ajjakolu after their affair was rumbled, police claim.

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New advertising rules would BAN Oxo mum as part of ‘gender stereotyping’ crackdown
THE Oxo mum could be a thing of the past with the unveiling of new regulations banning so-called “gender stereotyping”, an industry watchdog has announced.
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Double gender man gives birth in world FIRST
A MAN has given birth to a healthy baby four years after beginning the transition from female to male.
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'A blocked toilet made my ceiling collapse and now my landlord wants to sell my home'

Vicci says the ceiling collapsed after the toilet became blocked

A mum-of-five says she has been told to leave her home weeks after her ceiling fell in because her landlord is selling the property.

Vicci Gilbey, 26, who rents her home from a private landlord in west Hull, says she

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Scottish Budget 2017: Find out how the changes could affect you

Today's Scottish budget looks set to be a landmark statement from the Scottish Government as they prepare to increase income tax on high earners.

Finance Secretary Derek Mackay will lay out a range of spending plans for next year at Holyrood this afternoon - before MSPs get set for

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Make Star Wars The Last Jedi SPOILERS a thing of the past with this Google Chrome app
AVOID SPOILERS in Google Chrome, you can.
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Boy, 9, finds young mum dead in bed while getting ready for school two weeks before Christmas

A brave nine-year-old boy is facing the prospect of Christmas without his mum after he found her dead in bed while he was getting ready for school.

Wyatt Pitt suffered the heartbreak of finding out his mum and “best friend” Carly - aged just 28 - had suddenly died in her sleep during

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Boy, 9, finds young mum dead in bed while getting ready for school two weeks before Christmas

A brave nine-year-old boy is facing the prospect of Christmas without his mum after he found her dead in bed while he was getting ready for school.

Wyatt Pitt suffered the heartbreak of finding out his mum and “best friend” Carly - aged just 28 - had suddenly died in her sleep during

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"The life our big brother couldn't live": Sisters' horrifying warning after their beloved sibling was killed by monster he met online

Chloe and Carly Bednar aren’t home from school yet but their mum Lorin knows exactly where they are because she is tracking them through a mobile phone app.

Most teens would hate it but these 16-year-old sisters – triplets with their brother Sebastian – understand.

"We

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UFO ‘the size of Earth’ caught on camera before it 'TAKES OFF'
THIS is the horrifying moment onlookers witnessed what they could only describe as a UFO floating above them.
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British PM limps to EU capital after Brexit defeat

British MPs have won the right to reject the UK's final Brexit deal in a vote that highlighted prime minister Theresa May's fragile authority.

The amendment to the EU withdrawal bill passed by 309 votes to 305 after an ill-tempered debate in the British parliament on Wednesday (13

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'Several injured' as plane carrying 25 people crashes shortly after takeoff from airstrip
A PLANE carrying 25 people has crashed shortly after takeoff, reports reveal.
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Shocking hidden photo could reveal SECRETS of North Korea’s nuclear programme
A PREVIOUSLY unseen photo could reveal the secrets of North Korea’s early nuclear weapons programme, it has been claimed.
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After defeat at home, May urges EU leaders to move on with Brexit

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LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May will urge European Union leaders to approve an agreement to move Brexit talks on to a second phase on Thursday, just hours after an embarrassing parliamentary defeat at home that weakens her hand.

At the

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UK weather: Snowstorms lash Britain as DEEP FREEZE continues
BRITS will have to brave treacherously slippery roads today as snow continues to pummel the country.
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Watch: Deadly incoming rocket fire DESTROYED when intercepted by Iron Dome defence system
SHOCKING footage shows the Israeli Iron Dome defence system lighting up the night sky as it intercepts Hamas rockets fired from the Gaza strip, it has emerged.
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World War 3: North Korea insults could REVEAL Kim Jong-un’s next nuclear missile test
NORTH Korea insults could be used to predict Kim Jong-un’s nuclear test schedule, a US scholar has claimed.
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BREXIT BEGINS: May demands ‘deep & special partnership’ between Britain and EU after split
THERESA May will thank EU leaders for reaching a "fair settlement" that will allow Brexit trade talks to begin within weeks as she attends a crunch EU summit.
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May urges EU leaders to move on with Brexit talks

5 Min Read

LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May will urge European Union leaders to approve an agreement to move Brexit talks on to a second phase on Thursday, describing it as a fair deal that offers a good base for a discussion of future ties.

    At

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Shopkeeper accused of groping woman on bus says 'she's a racist drunk' - Hull trial

"Only a madman would do what I'm accused of", defendant Torlok Singh told a jury at Hull Crown Court

A shopkeeper accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a bus has called her a heavy-drinking racist who was "hiding behind the security curtain" when she gave evidence against him

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Brexit transition deal is urgent, say select committee MPs
An influential group of MPs has urged Britain and the European Union to agree a "status quo" transition period following Britain's departure from the EU.
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Brexit bill: May heads to Brussels after EU vote loss
Theresa May is due at a summit in Brussels, hours after Conservative rebels in the Commons defeated the government in a key Brexit vote.
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'Is that right ya p***?' Scots rocker Kyle Falconer 'penniless' after £25k bill for boozy air rage

Scots rock star Kyle Falconer has been landed with a £25,000 bill after a drunken air rage incident.

The View frontman squared up to a fellow passenger and levelled a homophobic insult at a cabin crew member after being told he couldn’t sit next to fiancée Laura

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'Why are they protecting him?' Details of murderer's day release which gave him chance to attack again kept under wraps

Prison bosses are refusing to reveal details of a killer’s day release arrangements because it might cause him distress.

Robbie McIntosh bludgeoned Linda McDonald with a dumbbell while on day release for murdering another woman.

But the Scottish Prison Service rejected a Freedom

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BREAKING: Travel HELL as ice turns UK roads into DEATHTRAPS
COMMUTERS are facing dangerous drives to work as icy conditions continue to grip Britain.
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EU expansion: Serbia and Montenegro move forward with membership talks
THE EU has advanced membership talks for Serbia and Montenegro as the two Balkan states ramp up their efforts to join the bloc.
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Face of 17th century Scottish soldier rebuilt 367 years on
THE face of a 17th century Scottish prisoner of war who died after being captured by Cromwell’s troops has been revealed using the latest digital technology.
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May defeated in parliament over Brexit blueprint

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LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May’s government was defeated on Wednesday, when MPs forced through changes to its Brexit blueprint that ministers said could endanger Britain’s departure from the European Union.

In a blow to May, already weakened

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Tory Rebels Defeat Theresa May On Key Part Of Brexit Withdrawal Bill
309 to 305, spelling May’s first Parliamentary defeat as PM.
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Theresa May 'dancing to EU's tune' over Brexit, says Farage
The UK has "danced to the EU's tune" during the Brexit negotiations, former UKIP leader Nigel Farage has claimed.
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Daily News
High Court Rules Home Office Removal Of Homeless EU Citizens Is Unlawful
It comes as figures reveal a sharp rise in rough sleeping.
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David Davis Told Off By John Bercow But Escapes Contempt Of Parliament Vote Over Brexit
Commons Speaker rules in Brexit secretary's favour.
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Nadine Dorries Rages At 'Treacherous' Tory MPs After Brexit Rebellion
Blue-on-blue attack mocked on Twitter.
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Alexandra Burke Breaks ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Record After Scoring The Most 39s In the Show’s History
Bravo!
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The essential checklist you have to read if you're buying a dog for Christmas

East Riding of Yorkshire Council have warned of the dangers of some puppy-sellers

Christmas is the time of year where a lot of children and adults ask their loved ones for a pet to complete their families.

However, East Riding of Yorkshire Council are urging people to consider where

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The essential checklist you have to read if you're buying a dog for Christmas

East Riding of Yorkshire Council have warned of the dangers of some puppy-sellers

Christmas is the time of year where a lot of children and adults ask their loved ones for a pet to complete their families.

However, East Riding of Yorkshire Council are urging people to consider where

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There's so many new restaurants and bars in Hull that owners can't find staff

In the city centre alone, 42 new businesses have opened since January

Owners of new bars and restaurants in Hull are struggling for staff to work in them.

The city is enjoying an unprecedented boom in new food and drink venues, partly fuelled by the success of the City of Culture

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Wealthy students tighten grip on university places
The most advantaged teens have tightened their grip on university places, pulling further ahead of the least advantaged, Ucas data shows.
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UK interest rates kept on hold at 0.5%
The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold in its first meeting since last month's decision to raise rates for the first time in 10 years.
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When is the Ryanair strike and which flights will be affected?

Passengers travelling with Ryanair face travel disruptions in the build up to the busy festive period.

Pilots and crew announced industrial action in a bid to win union recognition and better conditions.

Around half of Ryanair pilots based in Ireland are due to strike in a dispute

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Man killed his wife then himself after being ‘driven mad’ by tinnitus

A woman’s estranged husband throttled her to death with a strip of metal after he claimed he had been ‘driven mad’ by tinnitus, an inquest heard.

Vincent Nagle, 44, was unable to accept that his ‘turbulent’ marriage had ended and planned to kill both his wife

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Birmingham Airport fined £100,000 after boy, 6, was crushed on luggage belt

An airport has been fined £100,000 after a six-year-old boy was injured after getting trapped on a luggage belt.

The boy, who has not been named, was kept in hospital for three days after being crushed at Birmingham Airport on September 4 last year.

He was with his dad and partner

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Sergeant sacked for having sex during night shifts

A police sergeant has been sacked for meeting up with women for sex during his night shifts.

Sergeant Alan Ward, from Sussex Police, was dismissed without notice after a misconduct hearing, the force said.

The 40-year-old, who was based in Bognor Regis, did not attend the hearing but

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Rare painting of 17th century bearded woman goes on display

A rare painting of a woman whose face was covered in hair is going on display in London.

The 17th century oil painting depicts celebrity and businesswoman Barbara van Beck and is thought to be one of the earliest examples of a ‘bearded woman’.

The Wellcome Collection, in

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Women more unhappy than men until their mid-80s when they’re widowed and retired

Women are more miserable than men for almost their entire lives, an NHS survey has found.

Their happiness is only equal to levels reported in men when women reach their mid-80s and are more likely to be retired or widowed.

The research found that Brits are reporting consistent

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Martin Canning tells his Hamilton side to turn performances into results again

Hamilton boss Martin Canning says his side need to turn performances into results again as they go into a crucial four-game period ahead of the winter shut-down.

Accies host Ross County on Saturday, visit Partick Thistle the following weekend and then entertain Kilmarnock in midweek before

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Motherwell land £450,000 for Louis Moult as Preston prepare to sign striker on three and a half year deal

Preston North End have won the race to land prolific Motherwell striker Louis Moult.

The Fir Park side will rake in £450,000 for the Englishman who is poised to join the Championship club in January on a three-and-a-half year deal.

Record Sport revealed earlier this week

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Ruglonians urged to ‘flip out’ and raise cash for a worthy charity

Ruglonians are being urged to don their Christmas jumpers tomorrow (Friday) and ‘flip out’ to help raise cash for a worthy charity.

The world’s biggest trampoline park, Flip Out, has pledged to donate £2 to Save the Children for every person who arrives at the outlet wearing a

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Latest news from Great Britain
today 12:21 High Court Rules Home Office Removal Of Homeless EU Citizens Is Unlawful
today 12:21 David Davis Told Off By John Bercow But Escapes Contempt Of Parliament Vote Over Brexit
today 12:21 Nadine Dorries Rages At 'Treacherous' Tory MPs After Brexit Rebellion
today 12:21 Alexandra Burke Breaks ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Record After Scoring The Most 39s In the Show’s History
today 12:15 The essential checklist you have to read if you're buying a dog for Christmas
today 12:15 The essential checklist you have to read if you're buying a dog for Christmas
today 12:15 There's so many new restaurants and bars in Hull that owners can't find staff
today 12:15 Why the government refused to invest in Britain's most successful computer
today 12:15 Energy nationalisation is already happening
today 12:15 Why catching up with climate change must be a policy priority
today 12:15 Haringey’s local Labour leaders reject accusations of a far left plot
today 12:15 Proud of yourselves? The internet’s best alternative Daily Mail front pages
today 12:15 Nadine Dorries wants to deselect Tory rebels – when she’s pro-rebelling and anti-deselection
today 12:15 Wealthy students tighten grip on university places
today 12:15 UK interest rates kept on hold at 0.5%
today 12:13 When is the Ryanair strike and which flights will be affected?
today 12:13 Man killed his wife then himself after being ‘driven mad’ by tinnitus
today 12:13 Birmingham Airport fined £100,000 after boy, 6, was crushed on luggage belt
today 12:13 Sergeant sacked for having sex during night shifts
today 12:13 Rare painting of 17th century bearded woman goes on display
today 12:13 Women more unhappy than men until their mid-80s when they’re widowed and retired
today 11:59 Martin Canning tells his Hamilton side to turn performances into results again
today 11:59 Motherwell land £450,000 for Louis Moult as Preston prepare to sign striker on three and a half year deal
today 11:59 Ruglonians urged to ‘flip out’ and raise cash for a worthy charity
today 11:59 Cops are hunting for thieves who used Gumtree to steal a quad bike
today 11:59 Nephew chased off bogus callers who tried to get £2500 from his elderly aunt
today 11:59 Paedophile posed as school girl to prey on helpless children
today 11:59 Mum-of-three told she's dying from cancer has Christmas miracle after finding out her body is 'free of the disease'
today 11:59 Mum-of-three told she's dying from cancer has Christmas miracle after finding out her body is 'free of the disease'
today 11:59 Woman inflicted horror acid burns on boyfriend - so he could steal identity of her dead husband
today 11:51 Amazon launches VERY modern retelling of classic Christmas tale
today 11:51 Travel HELL on M1 and M62 as ice turns UK roads into DEATHTRAPS
today 11:51 Kim Jong-un’s top man VANISHES – and may have been EXECUTED
today 11:51 Woman 'drugged boyfriend and chopped off his penis after break-up argument'
today 11:51 Meteor shower UK: What time are the Geminids in YOUR area?
today 11:51 'People could soon be working FOR robots' Bombshell warning to humanity from top AI expert
today 11:51 'Why did you do this?' Putin in SHOCK North Korea WW3 accusation at Trump
today 11:51 Harrowing moment teenage schoolgirl left in coma after boy mounts pavement on scooter
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today 11:43 Gloating Corbyn SLAMS Theresa May's 'power grab' as he welcomes Remainer role in Brexit
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today 11:43 LOVE Advent 2017: Jasmine Sanders works up a seriously sexy sweat in teeny tiny shorts
today 11:43 Taiwan hits back as Chinese air force patrol island with cruise missiles under wings
today 11:43 Russia to the rescue! Sanction-busting Russian gas bound for UK as supplies run low
today 11:43 'No surprise' Conservative MP blames Blair & Clegg for Tory Remainer's Brexit rebellion
today 11:43 Labour are ‘undermining’ the Brexit process and it is ‘UNACCEPTABLE’ says Tory minister
today 11:43 Hotels are issuing PANIC buttons to housekeepers due to sexual harassment problem
today 11:43 Mother who was four times over drink-drive limit spared jail
Editorials
Why the government refused to invest in Britain's most successful computer
Eben Upton's Raspberry Pi was denied government support – and went on to become the most successful British computer ever made. He tells Spotlight why "gatekeepers" are a problem for innovation
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Energy nationalisation is already happening
Are the big six at risk of being displaced by an increasing number of council-owned, not-for-profit energy companies?   
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Why catching up with climate change must be a policy priority
Alan Whitehead, shadow minister of state for energy and climate change, discusses the urgency surrounding decarbonisation.  
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Haringey’s local Labour leaders reject accusations of a far left plot
Two CLP chairs defend the councillor selections as an exercise in mass democracy.
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Proud of yourselves? The internet’s best alternative Daily Mail front pages
Paul Dacre freaks out at government defeat. Twitter responds.
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Nadine Dorries wants to deselect Tory rebels – when she’s pro-rebelling and anti-deselection
The Tory MP has spectacularly contradicted herself.
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Glyphosate: Monsanto’s pet peeves

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Glyphosate is one of the most advanced sales Monsanto has ever made. It's an herbicide that has been declared detrimental for the environment by hundreds of studies, yet one that the EU has avowed harmless. In the midst of the battle between pro-pesticide lobbyists, Member States and

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“A wheelchair in the grotto just doesn’t work”: When children are excluded at Christmas
New research finds tens of thousands of children with disabilities will be turned away from a Christmas activity. We hear from parents struggling this year.
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A decade on, Bee Movie’s creators reflect on its many memes
“Well, let’s be honest, a bee and a woman carrying on is kind of weird to begin with. It’s weird stuff.”
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Does the government’s Commons defeat mean Brexit can be stopped?
How big of a deal is a so-called “meaningful vote” on the exit agreement?
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