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University panel to recommend removal of Scott Mills honorary doctorateFormer Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills could lose his honorary doctorate of arts from Southampton Solent University after he was sacked by the BBC.
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Masculinity crisis brewing in schools teaching union warnsThere is a “masculinity crisis” brewing in schools, a teaching union has warned, as the percentage of female teachers reporting they have faced misogyny from pupils rises for the fourth year in a row.
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Two US aircraft shot down by Iran with one crew member missingOne US service member was rescued and at least one was missing after Iran shot down two US military planes in separate attacks in a dramatic development in the war began nearly five weeks ago.
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Three due in court over alleged arson attack on Jewish community ambulancesThree males are due in court after four Jewish community ambulances were targeted in an alleged arson attack in north-west London.
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Nasa spacecraft enroute to Moon for flyby more than 100000 miles from EarthAstronauts heading to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years are currently more than 100,000 miles (160,930 kilometres) from Earth and in “good spirits”, according to Nasa officials.
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Millions take to roads ahead of windy Easter weekendMillions of travellers are taking to the road ahead of a windy Easter weekend with Storm Dave forecast to bring gusts of up to 90mph.
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Lamb costs soared over last three years due to climate change reportHouseholds that eat lamb regularly have seen £168 added to the cost over the last three years due to climate change, according to a report.
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Home emergency callouts set to spike on Easter Monday analysis indicatesEmergency callouts for problems around homes – such as blocked drains, toilet faults and leaking pipes – often spike on Easter Monday, according to a specialist provider.