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Labour will level up better than Tories, pledges Keir Starmer: Keir Starmer says his party would do a better job of reducing regional inequality across Britain.
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Labour will level up better than Tories, pledges Keir Starmer
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M5 long delays following crash heading into Devon: There is queuing traffic on the M5 Southbound near Junction 25 following the collision
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M5 long delays following crash heading into Devon
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New Exeter Chinese buffet restaurant set to open : Negotiations are underway for Exeetr's former Buffet city to be re-let as a restaurant
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New Exeter Chinese buffet restaurant set to open
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Murdered baby 'should have been most protected' review says: Baby Finley had been handed back to his parents, who abused and killed him
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Murdered baby 'should have been most protected' review says
Quick Glance: Failures in Safeguarding Review of 10-Month-Old's Death
  • A review of the murder of a baby by his parents revealed that Finley Boden 'should have been one of the most protected' children in the area.

  • Ten-month-old Finley died after sustained abuse, with multiple fractures, burns, and injuries that could only have been inflicted by two people working together.

  • He passed away on Christmas Day during the winter 2020 Covid lockdown - just 39 days after being returned to his parents' care by social services.

  • A report published by the Derby and Derbyshire Safeguarding Children Partnership today found that the safeguarding of Finley was inadequate.
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Kate Middleton confirms cancer diagnosis in Royal statement: Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has announced she has been diagnosed with cancer
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Kate Middleton confirms cancer diagnosis in Royal statement
Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
  • Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.

  • The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.

  • Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.

  • The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
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Peter Andre opens Azthetics Dentaquest clinic in Taunton: Peter Andre and his wife Emily cut the ribbon to open the new Azthetics Dentaquest clinic in Taunton.
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Peter Andre opens Azthetics Dentaquest clinic in Taunton
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25 new electric buses coming to Somerset under £14.7m investment: It will significantly cut carbon emissions across the county
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25 new electric buses coming to Somerset under £14.7m investment
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Reuben Norman litter picking at Minerva Primary School: A seven-year-old boy from a school in Taunton has captured the hearts of his community through his ...
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Reuben Norman litter picking at Minerva Primary School
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Princess of Wales to spend Easter at Sandringham in Norfolk: The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children will spend the Easter holidays together at the ...
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Princess of Wales to spend Easter at Sandringham in Norfolk
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'Reckless' drivers hit speeds of 100mph before fatal crash with mum-of-two: Mum-of-two Terri-Ann Marshall, 36, died instantly after her car was hit by Tom Hill ...
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'Reckless' drivers hit speeds of 100mph before fatal crash with mum-of-two
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Supernova Oct 7 massacre survivors detained, berated by UK border police: The officers allegedly said that they had to detain and interrogate the survivors for ...
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Supernova Oct 7 massacre survivors detained, berated by UK border police
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Population of England jumps by 7.5% in just over 10 years: The UK population was estimated to be 67.6 million people in mid-2022, up by 4 ...
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Population of England jumps by 7.5% in just over 10 years
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Donald Trump selling ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles for $60 as he faces mounting legal bills
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Donald Trump selling ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles for $60 as he faces ...
Quick Glance: Trump Initiates Bible Sales During Political Campaign
  • As he gears up for a White House comeback, Donald Trump has commenced selling Bibles.

  • In a video on his Truth Social platform, Trump encouraged his supporters to purchase the 'God Bless the USA Bible' inspired by Lee Greenwood.

  • Selling Bibles is just the latest commercial venture Trump has undertaken during his campaign.

  • A spokesperson for Trump and the God Bless the USA Bible did not immediately respond to inquiries about the licensing agreement.
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England fans reject Nike’s playful kit update: Sir Keir Starmer, as well as Nigel Farage and Lee Anderson, speak out against Nike’s ‘playful update’ to the flag ...
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England fans reject Nike’s playful kit update
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Taunton Nobregas set to reopen with pop-up nights: The ‘best tapas restaurant in Taunton' is coming back.
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Taunton Nobregas set to reopen with pop-up nights
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Stanford’s roadblock to NCAA regional is Iowa State post Audi Crooks: Iowa State and freshman sensation Audi Crooks are in the way as Stanford seeks berth in ...
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Stanford’s roadblock to NCAA regional is Iowa State post Audi Crooks
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Somerset millionaire lottery winner helping women find jobs: Zoe Hoare, who won £1m on the lottery, has opened a boutique for mums looking to get back into work ...
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Somerset millionaire lottery winner helping women find jobs
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Jeremy Hunt: Chancellor says £100,000 not a huge salary in Surrey: Mr Hunt says an upper limit on earnings to access free childcare is an issue he "would really ...
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Jeremy Hunt: Chancellor says £100,000 not a huge salary in Surrey
Quick Glance: Jeremy Hunt's View on £100k Income & Financial Realities
  • Jeremy Hunt's perception of £100,000 as a high income contrasts with the national median of £35,000, placing it significantly above average.

  • Even in affluent areas like Godalming and Ash, where Hunt is campaigning, the median income of £56,606 shifts the perspective on six-figure salaries.

  • Hunt's remarks were deemed inappropriate by experts as data shows many households are struggling due to living costs, including those in higher income brackets.

  • New tax and benefit regulations for higher incomes could lead to unexpected financial burdens, as the offer of free childcare for parents earning over £100,000 is limited.
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Mother-daughter dogs abandoned in lay-by, looking for new home: Bernadette and Beans "will bring endless joy into anyone's lives"
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Mother-daughter dogs abandoned in lay-by, looking for new home
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"It’s like a nightmare, it’s still hard to believe that’s why Renae’s not here anymore." [via National World]
Mum's vaccination plea after daughter dies from measles complications: Renae caught measles when she was just five months old - 10 years later ...
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Mum's vaccination plea after daughter dies from measles complications
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I’m a Waspi woman and I had to sell my home – £3,000 is not enough: Deborah Dalton believed she could rely on a state pension, but was forced to downsize her ...
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I’m a Waspi woman and I had to sell my home – £3,000 is not enough
Quick Glance: Compensation Demanded for Women Affected by Pension Age Changes - Ombudsman
  • In 1995, a law was passed setting out a timetable to gradually raise the retirement age for women to 65, aligning it with men.

  • The coalition government decided in 2010 to accelerate this timetable, resulting in the new higher retirement age for women being brought forward to 2018.

  • The ombudsman suggests that women in the sample cases should receive compensation ranging from £1,000 to £2,950, but the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) disagrees.

  • Based on the report, the DWP strongly doubts providing a remedy and has asked Parliament to intervene in light of the significant impact of maladministration.
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Harry and Charles to have 'short and formal' meeting with 'strict rules': Prince Harry is expected to return to the UK later this spring to speak at the Invictus ...
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Harry and Charles to have 'short and formal' meeting with 'strict rules'
Quick Glance: The Royal Family Tree: Succession and New Generations
  • After Queen Elizabeth II's death in 2022, the Windsor family tree began to grow rapidly.

  • King Charles III now leads the House of Windsor, followed by Prince William and his family.

  • The line of succession is led by Prince William and his three children, who have taken on the Wales title.

  • A closer look at the current British royal family, including the king, his siblings, children, and grandchildren.
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Former Norwich City director's comments about black footballers branded 'absolute disgrace'
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Former Norwich City director's comments about black footballers branded ...
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Scarborough’s St Martin’s School given ‘good’ rating in recent Ofsted inspection. Show more
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Raw sewage spills into England rivers and seas doubles in 2023: Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 3 ...
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Raw sewage spills into England rivers and seas doubles in 2023
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Inside Chester Zoo's 'incredible' new snow leopard habitat: The 'state-of-the-art' habitat has air-cooled caves to replicate the climate in the ...
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Inside Chester Zoo's 'incredible' new snow leopard habitat
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Reading West station building opens after upgrade project: A station building for one of Reading’s train stations dating back to 1906 has finally opened after a ...
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Reading West station building opens after upgrade project
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Lorraine Kelly hosts wedding in ITV studio as she celebrates same-sex marriage: The ITV host will marry guests Luke and Gavin on the daytime show on Wednesday ...
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Lorraine Kelly hosts wedding in ITV studio as she celebrates same-sex ...
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Chester Zoo gets its first ever snow leopards: It's hoped Yashin and Nubra will go on to have cubs in the future, after being 'matched up' from different zoos.
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Chester Zoo gets its first ever snow leopards
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are 'being left out of any details' about Kate Middleton: 'No trust'
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are 'being left out of any details' about ...
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Kept in the Dark About Kate Middleton's Health: Lack of Trust
  • Kate Middleton underwent surgery with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry being unaware of the details.

  • Harry visited England briefly but did not see Middleton or Prince William.

  • Middleton's surgery was deemed successful, and she hopes for privacy regarding her medical information.

  • Speculation about Middleton's well-being and incidents at the London hospital where she was treated continue.
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Watch: Lee Anderson’s ‘institutional racism’ takedown: It’s hardly been a week since Lee Anderson defected to the flanks of Reform UK and already the red wall ...
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Watch: Lee Anderson’s ‘institutional racism’ takedown
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Compensate teachers in England for inability to work from home, report says: Research recommends bonus to help retain staff and make up for lack of hybrid ...
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Compensate teachers in England for inability to work from home ...
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‘It’s not Banksy’s’: UK artist claims viral plaque is a copy : Potential copyright infringement or a case of inspirational synchronicity?
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‘It’s not Banksy’s’: UK artist claims viral plaque is a copy
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Taunton miniature schnauzer wins Best of Breed at Crufts: A miniature schnauzer from Taunton was awarded Best of Breed at Crufts last week.
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Taunton miniature schnauzer wins Best of Breed at Crufts
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Taunton Creative Innovation Centre's ten year anniversary: Taunton Creative Innovation Centre is celebrating its ten year anniversary with a commemorative video.
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Taunton Creative Innovation Centre's ten year anniversary
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The academy trusts to run 30 new special free schools: Twenty-five academy trusts have been selected to run 30 new special free schools - but a process to find ...
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The academy trusts to run 30 new special free schools
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Rose Dugdale, Oxford-educated debutante who became the ‘most-wanted’ IRA terrorist
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Rose Dugdale, Oxford-educated debutante who became the ‘most-wanted’ IRA ...
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Man becomes first person in England and Wales jailed for cyber-flashing: Nicholas Hawkes, the first person in England and Wales to be convicted of a ...
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Man becomes first person in England and Wales jailed for cyber-flashing
Quick Glance: Nicholas Hawkes: First Convicted Under New Cyber-Flashing Laws
  • Nicholas Hawkes is the first convicted sex offender to be jailed under new laws for cyber-flashing crimes after sending non-consensual images of his genitals to two victims.

  • He was sentenced to 15 months in prison after pleading guilty to sending explicit images of his erect penis to a 15-year-old girl and a woman over WhatsApp.

  • Already a registered sex offender, Hawkes received a 66-week sentence, a 10-year restraining order, and a 15-year sexual harm prevention order.

  • Cyber-flashing has been a criminal offense since January, with offenders potentially facing up to two years in prison for sending unsolicited sexual images to victims via various online platforms.
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Digital Innovation Centre to open on Firepool in May: The new purpose-built Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation (FCDI) is set to officially open its doors ...
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Digital Innovation Centre to open on Firepool in May
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The NHS puberty blocker ban for children is long overdue: Children in England will no longer be prescribed puberty blockers at NHS gender identity clinics under ...
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The NHS puberty blocker ban for children is long overdue
Quick Glance: NHS ends prescription of puberty blockers for children
  • NHS England confirms children will no longer be prescribed puberty blockers.

  • Puberty blockers will only be available to children as part of clinical research trials.

  • An independent review recommends creating regional services to better support youngsters.

  • New NHS clinics in London and Liverpool offer holistic care for children.
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Former Naburn Primary head Jonathan Green's No 10 invite: Former Naburn Primary School head Jonathan Green invited to 10 Downing Street as 'education champion'
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Former Naburn Primary head Jonathan Green's No 10 invite
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Pub rated zero-out-of-five by food hygiene inspectors: CAFES, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset and the New Forest have been handed new food hygiene ...
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Pub rated zero-out-of-five by food hygiene inspectors
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Reading prisoner released 'by mistake' found dead days later: An inmate who was released from prison "by mistake" was found dead in Reading three days ...
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Reading prisoner released 'by mistake' found dead days later
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B&Q: First employee visits Taunton store for 25 anniversary: B&Q's first ever employee visited the Taunton store to celebrate the company's 55-year anniversary
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B&Q: First employee visits Taunton store for 25 anniversary
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End of free parking branded 'pantomime' in council row: Free parking in council car parks in the two towns could end in October
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End of free parking branded 'pantomime' in council row
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Permission to convert Bishops Lydeard Post Office into home: Bishops Lydeard Post Office permission for conversion into a home.
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Permission to convert Bishops Lydeard Post Office into home
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Plans to convert The White Hart pub near Taunton to homes: Plans to convert The White Hart pub near Taunton into homes have been submitted to Somerset Council.
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Plans to convert The White Hart pub near Taunton to homes
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New Forest couple ordered to demolish £100k extension: Wayne and Natalie Noke were granted planning permission for the construction of their £2 ...
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New Forest couple ordered to demolish £100k extension
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Manchester police re-investigating Angela Rayner council house claims: Labour’s deputy leader is accused of breaking electoral law for allegedly giving false ...
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Manchester police re-investigating Angela Rayner council house claims
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Taunton gift business Woodcraft by JoMo closes down: A Taunton-based wooden gift business named Woodcraft by JoMo has closed down after eight years in business.
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Taunton gift business Woodcraft by JoMo closes down
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Kevin Hollinrake MP says A64 upgrade ‘on a knife-edge’: Calls to dual the A64 to Malton as part of a first major upgrade for the trunk road are “a pipe dream” ...
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Kevin Hollinrake MP says A64 upgrade ‘on a knife-edge’
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Let’s kick ‘racial justice’ out of the Church of England: The Venerable Dr Miranda Threlfall-Holmes, archdeacon of Liverpool, should read the Bible rather than ...
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Let’s kick ‘racial justice’ out of the Church of England
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Taunton's Town Wardens make repairs and refurbishments: Taunton's Town Wardens have made repairs and refurbishments to local services in the town.
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Taunton's Town Wardens make repairs and refurbishments
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XL Bully dog shot dead by police after attacking four men in Battersea: Armed officers killed a dog on Home Road after four men were taken to hospital
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XL Bully dog shot dead by police after attacking four men in Battersea