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Police launch hate crime investigation after bacon left at mosqueA police investigation has been launched after bacon was left at a mosque.
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Gianluca Prestianni provisionally banned by UEFA after Vinicius Junior incidentBenfica’s Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended for Wednesday’s Champions League return leg against Real Madrid by UEFA following the Vinicius Junior racism incident last week.
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Zoe Atkin takes bronze to match Britains best Winter Olympics medal haulZoe Atkin won women’s ski halfpipe bronze in Livigno on Sunday to claim Great Britain’s fifth medal of their record-breaking Winter Olympics.
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Government seeking best deal possible for UK firms over US tariffs Education Secretary saysHigh-level talks are ongoing after Donald Trump’s announcement of 15% global tariffs and the Government wants “the best deal possible” for UK firms, a Cabinet minister has said.
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Schools White Paper to set target to halve disadvantage gapThe Schools White Paper will set a target to halve the disadvantage gap by the time children born under this Government finish secondary school.
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Political pressure may have influenced decision to ban Maccabi fans MPs sayLocal political pressure may have played a part in the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from attending a match against Aston Villa, a committee of MPs has concluded.
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Chuckle Brother Paul Elliott to travel across UK for Marie Curie fundraiserComedian Paul Elliott, known as one half of the Chuckle Brothers, will be travelling across the UK next month as he takes part in Marie Curie’s biggest annual fundraiser.
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Great Britain settle for silver after defeat to Canada in mens curlingBritain’s men’s curling team had to settle for a silver medal after losing 6-9 to Canada in the Olympic final in Cortina.