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UFOs seen visiting HUGE volcano which is an ALIEN BASE - shock claim
UFO watchers have been alerted to a pair of ‘alien probes’ spotted flying over one of the largest volcanos in Mexico and conspiracy theorists are convinced it is being used as an alien base.
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Theresa May SHOCK: Prime Minister refuses to RESIGN because she wants to beat Gordon Brown
THERESA MAY refuses to step down despite calls from Cabinet Ministers and backbenchers in the Conservative Party for her to make space to someone new to lead the Tories and the country.
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Nonce offered boy, 7, in Sainsbury’s toilets 20p before sexually molesting him
A NONCE sexually assaulted a boy in the toilets of a Sainsbury’s after offering the little lad 20p.
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Trainspotting star Bradley Welsh's family urge 'anyone who knew him' to attend funeral

The funeral of Trainspotting star Bradley Welsh is set to take place on June 7.

The former boxer from Edinburgh , was shot as he walked downstairs to his flat on April 17.

Details of the Hibs fan's funeral have now been revealed by the boxing gym he owned in the capital.

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May clings to power after Brexit gambit backfires

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May was clinging to power on Thursday after her final Brexit gambit backfired, overshadowing a European election that has shown a United Kingdom still riven over its divorce from the EU.

May’s departure will deepen the Brexit crisis as a new

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India election results: Who is Narendra Modi? How long has he been in power?
INDIA’S general election results are coming in thick and fast and Narendra Modi has taken a commanding lead. Who is the current Prime Minister and how long has he been in power?
today 11:35
Brexit Party ATTACK: Pensioner covered in milkshake by YOB outside polling station
A BREXIT Party supporting pensioner has been attacked with a milkshake outside a polling station.
today 11:35
May clings to power as Brexit gambit backfires

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May was clinging on to power on Thursday after her final Brexit gambit backfired, overshadowing a European election that has shown a United Kingdom still riven by division over its EU divorce.

May’s departure will deepen the Brexit crisis as

today 11:17
Celtic fan gutted after wife chucks Scottish Cup final ticket in the bin

A life-long Celtic fan has been left gutted after his ticket for the Scottish Cup final was thrown in the bin...by his wife.

John McGoldrick, 62, was looking forward to watching his beloved Celtic play Hearts on Saturday as the Parkhead club look to achieve a historic treble

today 10:32
European elections 2019 polls open: What time do polls close tonight?
THE UK will take part in the European Elections today. But what time do the polling stations close?
today 10:32
Brexit LIVE: MORE MPs to follow Andrea Leadsom and QUIT as Tories say May must resign NOW
MORE ministers are preparing to walk out of Theresa May’s Cabinet with the beleaguered Prime Minister’s Brexit deal in tatters and her party facing a drubbing in tonight’s European elections.
today 10:32
2019 European Elections: How does the voting system work?
Seats in the European Parliament representing England, Scotland and Wales are distributed according to the D'Hondt system, a type of proportional representation.
today 08:29
2019 European elections: List of candidates
Elections for the European Parliament are being held on 23 May 2019. Voters will choose 73 MEPs in 12 multi-member regional constituencies.
today 08:29
DVLA car tax scam WARNING - If you receive this message delete it immediately
BRITISH motorists are being urged to ignore certain text message and emails from the DVLA as they are more than likely from scam artists posing as the motoring agency.
today 08:26
Martin Lewis reveals simple way you could get £175: 'It’s a good time to be switching'
MARTIN LEWIS shared his financial advice on ITV’s Good Morning Britain today. As he spoke of his latest deals, Martin explained there is now a way in which some Britons could get £175 paid straight into their bank account.
today 08:26
Dutch PM puts EU exit on agenda with election gamble

It would be a "disaster" if the Netherlands would leave the European Union, Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte argued in a one-on-one debate with his largest electoral opponent, the pro-Nexit MP Thierry Baudet.

The EU and its common currency the euro were "not perfect", but the risks of the

today 08:24
May in peril over Brexit on EU election day

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May was under intense pressure to name a date for her departure after her final Brexit gambit failed, overshadowing a European election that will show a United Kingdom still riven by divisions over its EU divorce.

The labyrinthine Brexit has

today 08:08
Anti-Brexit campaign CHAOS: Change UK leader threatened to QUIT over Lib Dem row
THE leader of anti-Brexit party Change UK has admitted she threatened to resign during a fierce row over whether the party should back the rival Liberal Democrats for the European Parliament elections.
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BREAKING: London Underground suspends Jubilee line services after ‘FIRE ALERT’ at Bond St
TUBE services on the Jubilee line in London have been suspended this morning following a fire alert and reports of smoke at Bond Street station.
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May expected to announce on Friday that she will quit - The Times

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected on Friday to announce her departure from office, The Times reported, without citing a source.

May will remain as prime minister while her successor is elected in a two-stage process under which two final candidates face a

today 07:05
Car insurance simple error could invalidate cover and leave you with a hefty bill
MOTORISTS making simple mistakes by failing to keep essential car insurance information updated can invalidate their cover.
today 06:20
Hearts fans to pay Scottish Cup Final tribute to tragic dad of three at game with Celtic

Fans are to pay a Scottish Cup Final tribute to a Hearts supporter who died at the age of 39.

Dad-of-three Alex Currie passed away after having a massive stroke.

On Saturday, fans will applaud the life-long Jambo in the 39th minute of the match against Celtic at

today 05:17
Scots couple win £15k wedding only to be stripped of dream prize 20 minutes later

A Scots couple won a £15,000 dream wedding in a radio contest – only to be told 20 minutes later that they were runners-up.

To add insult to injury, Arlene Keir and Andrew Hutchison were offered a consolation prize of an overnight stay in the hotel where they’d thought they would be

today 05:17
Lung cancer: Three ‘unusual’ symptoms to watch out for - what do your nails look like?
LUNG cancer symptoms include having a cough that won’t go away, chest pain, and difficulty breathing. But you could also be at risk of a tumour if you have any of these “unusual” signs. Should you speak to a doctor?
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BREAKING: London INFERNO — more than 100 firefighters tackling huge Tottenham blaze
MORE than 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines are tackling a huge blaze which broke out overnight in north London.
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Russian NUCLEAR bombers fly past US coast two days running as fears of CONFLICT surge
RUSSIAN bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons have been intercepted by US warplanes twice in two days, off the coast of America.
today 02:08
US military confirms it is investigating UFOs in bombshell revelation
THE US military has admitted that it is still investigating UFOs after shutting down a top-secret department.
today 01:56
How the BBC reports polling day
The BBC, like other broadcasters, isn't allowed to report details of campaigning while the polls are open on 23 May.
today 01:08
European elections 2019: Polls to take place across the UK
Voters will head to the polls later for the European Parliament elections.
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Tories brace for HUMILIATION in EU elections today as May CLINGS ON despite Brexit revolt
THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY is in turmoil today as the country heads to the polls for the European Parliament elections, after Theresa May suffered yet another high-profile resignation last night.
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Daily News
Tottenham fire: Warehouse blaze creates huge smoke plume
A fire has ripped through a warehouse, sending huge plumes of black smoke into the sky in north London.
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Celtic to unveil new manager on Monday? 'Leaked' document warns of 'large crowds' at Celtic Park

It is being claimed Celtic will parade their new manager next week after a document that purports to show a traffic warning around Celtic Park emerged online.

Rumours are rife on social media the champions will announce Brendan Rodgers’ permanent successor on Monday.

A document

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Flip Benkovic thanks Celtic for Croatia call-up as he drops new hint over his future

Filip Benkovic insists his first-ever Croatia call-up is all down to Celtic .

The 21-year-old was this week named in the World Cup finalists' squad for their Euro 2020 qualifier with Wales and he will also play in this summer's European Under 21s Championship.

Benkovic

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Next Celtic manager latest: Rafa Benitez state of play as David Moyes odds slashed

As far as defining periods go, the next seven days or so could be pretty monumental in Celtic 's history.

The club will bid to complete the treble Treble this Saturday and compound an unprecedented period of domestic success.

The big prize, however, is the fabled

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Kilmaurs dad says pothole injury sustained outside his own home has ruined his life

A Kilmaurs dad said a pothole injury he sustained outside his own home has ruined his life.

Alex Beveridge had to quit his £700-a-week lorry driver job after sustaining an ankle injury during the incident in October last year and has been forced to claim benefits ever since.

Now the

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Boy,14, seriously injured after wall collapses on Greenock street

A 14-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with a serious leg injury after a wall collapsed in Greenock .

The teen was rushed to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Glasgow last night after the incident at around 8.10pm.

Officers from Police Scotland and paramedics taped

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Alleged serial rapist refuses to appear in court to face 21 charges

An alleged serial rapist who is accused of raping a boy, 11, is still refusing to appear in court.

Joseph McCann, 34, declined to leave his cell in Belmarsh Prison to make a scheduled appearance at the Old Bailey via videolink today.

He has been charged with 21 sexual offences

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Schoolboy rushed to hospital after eating ‘Spice sweets’

A schoolboy has been admitted to hospital after eating sweets which are thought to contain synthetic cannabis.

West Berkshire Council sent out a ‘dangerous substance’ warning after the child became seriously ill at his school, which has not yet been named.

A spokesperson said

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Ex-football coach Bob Higgins guilty of 45 indecent assaults on boys

Predatory paedophile football coach Bob Higgins used ‘typical grooming behaviour’ targeting vulnerable victims, according to the senior prosecutor responsible for bringing the case to court.

Prosecutor Claire Booth said Higgins gained the trust of the young players and their families

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Rocketman: Is Taron Egerton singing LIVE in Elton John movie?
ROCKETMAN is out now - and is wowing fans up and down the country.
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Missouri tornado MAPPED: Jefferson City DEVASTATED by raging storm - ‘CATASTROPHIC damage'
A DEADLY tornado struck Jefferson City in Missouri late on Wednesday night, causing “catastrophic damage”.
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D-Day hero writes a song for his comrades on 75th anniversary of Normandy landings
As the youngest D-Day serviceman, 15-year-old Jim Radford could easily have frozen in terror. The galley boy endured a 48-hour German barrage on the merchant ship Empire Larch. The vessel was sinking blocks as a base for a Mulberry Harbour, so the Allies could land men and supplies.
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Iran WARNED: Tehran 'FOOLISH’ to come after US military – 'it won’t go well for them'
IRAN and US tensions intensified this month following a series of bitter brawls between the two nations – but one former admiral has warned Iran it is “foolish” to mess with the US.
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Sir Mo Farah: How the Olympic champion gets his kids to exercise
He might be an Olympic gold medal-winning athlete with a knighthood to his name, but even Sir Mo Farah finds it hard to get his children to play outside instead of sitting in front of a computer screen. "I do struggle with that with my kids," he says.
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South Africa horror as white farmer activist beaten to death with hammer
A SOUTH African farmer activist who spoke out against brutal attacks on the the country’s white farmers has been found dead.
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Princess Charlotte nickname: What does mignonette mean? Charlotte’s pet name REVEALED
AN ADORABLE video of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge playing with their children at the Chelsea Flower Show has been released by Kensington Palace. In it, the Prince addresses his daughter Princess Charlotte with an affectionate pet name. But what does mignonette mean?
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Germany WARNING: Berlin has ‘LONG WAY’ to go before manufacturing returns to growth
GERMANY has a “long way” to go before its underperforming manufacturing sector returns to growth, an economist has warned in the latest downcast prediction for Europe’s largest economy.
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Weight loss diet: Eating this food is the fastest way to lose weight - what is it?
TO ACHIEVE weight loss goals, most slimmers know they must eat less and move more. If hoping to lose the pounds quickly, eating this food can help speed up the results. What is it?
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Latest news from Great Britain
today 14:50 Forget the financial crisis: it’s time to bet on British banks
today 14:50 Should you invest in emerging markets right now?
today 14:47 Tottenham fire: Warehouse blaze creates huge smoke plume
today 14:44 Celtic to unveil new manager on Monday? 'Leaked' document warns of 'large crowds' at Celtic Park
today 14:44 Flip Benkovic thanks Celtic for Croatia call-up as he drops new hint over his future
today 14:44 Next Celtic manager latest: Rafa Benitez state of play as David Moyes odds slashed
today 14:44 Kilmaurs dad says pothole injury sustained outside his own home has ruined his life
today 14:44 Boy,14, seriously injured after wall collapses on Greenock street
today 14:44 Alleged serial rapist refuses to appear in court to face 21 charges
today 14:44 Schoolboy rushed to hospital after eating ‘Spice sweets’
today 14:44 Ex-football coach Bob Higgins guilty of 45 indecent assaults on boys
today 14:44 Rocketman: Is Taron Egerton singing LIVE in Elton John movie?
today 14:44 Missouri tornado MAPPED: Jefferson City DEVASTATED by raging storm - ‘CATASTROPHIC damage'
today 14:44 D-Day hero writes a song for his comrades on 75th anniversary of Normandy landings
today 14:44 Iran WARNED: Tehran 'FOOLISH’ to come after US military – 'it won’t go well for them'
today 14:44 Sir Mo Farah: How the Olympic champion gets his kids to exercise
today 14:44 South Africa horror as white farmer activist beaten to death with hammer
today 14:44 Princess Charlotte nickname: What does mignonette mean? Charlotte’s pet name REVEALED
today 14:44 Germany WARNING: Berlin has ‘LONG WAY’ to go before manufacturing returns to growth
today 14:44 Weight loss diet: Eating this food is the fastest way to lose weight - what is it?
today 14:44 Brexit WARNING: Jeremy Corbyn branded 'most extremist leader' in western politics
today 14:44 European elections FARCE: Fury as British expats LOSE VOTE due to postal delays
today 14:44 Rachel Riley: Countdown presenter turns heads as she delivers petition to Downing Street
today 14:44 Donald Trump UK visit: Will Kate and Prince William host Ivanka Trump?
today 14:44 What Brexit woes? London attracts ‘MORE investment projects than Berlin and Paris’
today 14:44 A Place In The Sun presenter apologises to fan over Channel 4 show ‘spoiler’
today 14:44 Brexit Party pensioner speaks out about milkshake ATTACK – 'YOB gave me the finger'
today 14:44 Theresa May given final chance to RESIGN before she is 'pulled kicking and screaming'
today 14:44 M25 traffic latest: M25 lanes CLOSED on London ring road – motorway delays almost AN HOUR
today 14:44 UFOs seen visiting HUGE volcano which is an ALIEN BASE - shock claim
today 14:44 Theresa May SHOCK: Prime Minister refuses to RESIGN because she wants to beat Gordon Brown
today 14:41 Hull police officer wants to 'clear a few things up' about crime in the city centre
today 14:41 Grease legend Didi Conn announced as Fairy Godmother in Bridlington Spa's Christmas panto
today 14:41 Star Search semi-finalists revealed after a fabulous night of talent at Hull's Vintage Bar
today 14:41 Warning over new Universal Credit scam targeting people across UK
today 14:41 Rugby League news - Jansin Turgut latest, pressure on Hull KR and Richard Agar on Leeds Rhinos
today 14:41 'Homeless' man who begs under blanket actually lives in flat round the corner
today 14:38 PCS Conference ’19 ‘We need a Ministry Of Labour,’ says union
today 14:38 Women's Football Ada Hegerberg: Now it's time for action
today 14:38 First Guatemalan film shown at Cannes wins award
today 14:38 Liam Watts hopes a performance at the Magic Weekend can secure a Great Britain call-up
today 14:32 Lingard SLAMMED for promoting clothing brand while mourning Manchester Arena victims
today 14:32 'Womb-raider' shown smiling over baby she 'ripped from murdered teen' in chilling picture
today 14:32 Monkey sex disease could be used in vaccine to DEFEAT HIV in humans
today 14:32 Girl, 6, SHAMED because she didn’t have enough money for £1.78 school dinner
today 14:32 WATCH: Chimps eat tortoises by smashing shells on tree and storing food 'like humans'
today 14:32 Bank Holiday weekend getaway CHAOS as 22 MILLION Brits congest roads and railways
today 14:32 Mum battered boyfriend over head with crowbar when he dropped slice of pizza
today 14:32 Nonce offered boy, 7, in Sainsbury’s toilets 20p before sexually molesting him
today 13:44 Sir Philip Green 'grabbed women's breasts' Lords told
Editorials

Over a decade after the financial crisis, investors are still reluctant to consider British banks. But their worries are overblown and the stocks are cheap, says Matthew Partridge.

British banks have been in the news for all the wrong reasons. We have seen queues outside Metro Bank,

today 14:50

After all, that’s where populations are growing; where the West’s manufacturing is migrating too; and where new middle classes are emerging. Right? Maybe. Or maybe not. The latest Barclays Equity Gilt Study suggests something rather different. Population growth is not much higher in emerging

today 14:50
Booksmart freshens up hyper-masculine cinematic motifs, insisting that the brash American party movie can be both silly and smart.
today 12:41
At 92, the acclaimed childrens author Judith Kerr seems as vital as anyone half her age.
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This article is taken from our FREE daily investment email Money Morning. Every day, MoneyWeek's executive editor John Stepek and guest contributors explain how current economic and political developments are affecting the markets and your wealth, and give you pointers on how you can

today 10:38
The success of the Brexit Party is going to spook some Conservative and Labour MPs, while the rise of the Lib Dems and Greens with worry others.
today 10:35
A four-page “advertisement feature” in Metro attempts to bust myths – but simply reinforces the welfare system’s problems.
today 09:32
The progressive DC social media bubble predicted his past would prevent him from being a viable candidate. His polling suggests otherwise.
today 09:32
The video-sharing app TikTok is known for its Gen-Z userbase – but meme-ing moms are now becoming some of the app’s most popular creators. 
yesterday 19:53
MPs face a difficult choice between more Theresa May or permanently injecting further instability into the party.
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