Ben McCaffrey
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‘Palestine poppy’ sparks outrage as veterans accuse group of ‘hijacking’ symbol of remembrance
“In effect it’s trying to hijack [or] ride on the coat-tails of the familiar red poppy and my reservations are two-fold,” he explained. “The Remembrance…
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Serial killer Rose West ‘on her last legs’ as evacuation plan put in place
Her husband Fred, who took his own life at the age of 53 while awaiting trial in 1995, buried several of the bodies beneath their…
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Spain news: Huge pro-Palestine mob target Israeli dance show… only for performers to win a standing ovation
Thursday’s demonstration was organised by the global BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) movement. The group say they sent a letter to Ruperto Merino, the director…
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British waters hit by staggering 1,500% octopus boom as fishermen warn of devastating impact
The octopus population explosion has wreaked havoc on shellfish species. Crabs, lobsters, whelks, clams and mussels are all natural prey for the tentacled predators. The…
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Scotland plane crash: Boy, 16, and 80-year-old pensioner killed in light aircraft crash near Scottish village
“Emergency services attended and a 16-year-old male youth and a 80-year-old man were pronounced dead at the scene. Their next of kin are aware. “The…
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Archaeology breakthrough: Extraordinary 20ft marble monument unearthed beneath Jerusalem church at centre of Jesus Christ mystery
Researchers are currently analysing the mortar binding the slabs together, hoping to pinpoint when various elements of the structure were put in place. Despite uncertainties…
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Bedbug chaos strikes Southeastern trains AGAIN as six services cancelled after parasites spotted crawling between passenger seats
The bugs were discovered at around 6.30am on a train operating from Slade Green Depot in Bexley. An internal email on Thursday morning read: “A…
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Nigel Farage says he would do shock Chagos Islands deal with Donald Trump if he were PM
“I’d have said, ‘Right, I’m guaranteeing you that. I’m giving up on this surrender. In return, just please stop talking about the Falkland Islands. I…
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Critical British warship out of action as it suffers double engine failure at sea
Britain’s only ice-patrol warship, HMS Protector, was forced back to port on Tuesday morning after both her engines failed while she was departing the UK.…
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Migrant crisis: Fears traditional British surnames will die out as Khan, Ahmed and Ali enter top 10 in England and Wales
Meanwhile, surnames with roots in South Asian and Muslim communities have climbed dramatically up the rankings. The shift is among the most vivid statistical illustrations…