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'Sector on life support': Protests held across 6,000 pharmacies in the UK on national day of action
Some 1,400 pharmacies have closed over the last 10 years
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NewsDriver of 4x4 who killed two schoolgirls in Wimbledon crash arrested as Met Police reopens investigation
This is the second time the 48-year-old female driver has been arrested for death by dangerous driving
NewsMum, 62, dies days after teen, 19, smashed into her during high-speed police pursuit
The passenger in her car sustained minor injuries
NewsBenefit cheat pocketed nearly £14,000 after lying about living alone
The defendant's failure to disclose this living arrangement formed the basis of the fraud charges
NewsBoy, 16, sentenced after stabbing teacher in the head at school
The school was locked down during the incident
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Brother of Manchester Airport thug sacked from GMP for gross misconduct
Six serving officers have been sacked without notice following the misconduct hearing

Emmanuel Macron appoints Brexit-hating former EU negotiator MICHEL BARNIER as French Prime Minister
The new French PM had previously declared how he has 'never been enthusiastic' about Brexit

Snake discovered in supermarket bread aisle as warning issued over surge in abandonment
The organisation will likely need to adapt its business model to accommodate a rise in abandoned animals

Holiday park evacuated after road collapses with caravans left 'dangerously close' to cliff edge
A section of the road fell down onto the beach below
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Snake discovered in supermarket bread aisle as warning issued over surge in abandonment
The organisation will likely need to adapt its business model to accommodate a rise in abandoned animals

Historic British landmark that has stood for generations set to disappear forever
The iconic Whitby landmark is set to be replaced by a new statue

Travellers take over college car park as students return for first day back
The college urged students to attend as normal after caravans were spotted parked among staff and students' cars

Manchester Police defended by ex-detective as armed officer decision sparks fury: 'We need more!'
Manchester City Centre Police vowed to 'keep all safe' this festive season by patrolling armed officers

Controversial live facial recognition technology rolled out in Bournemouth for first time
One resident warned: 'It just feels like you’re being watched everywhere'

Britons set to see gene-edited fruit on supermarket shelves for first time
Scientists say the breakthrough could help tackle Britain's 'endemic vitamin D deficiency'