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MEP Godfrey Bloom slams Chair of the PAC

UKIP's Godfrey Bloom is calling for Margaret Hodge to stand down from the Committee claiming she's guilty of avoiding tax herself through a family trust fund.

New free school given the go ahead

It's one of over 100 given the green light this week by Michael Gove.

IPCC investigates after man dies in custody

It's understood the 57 year old was taken to the police station in Grimsby on Tuesday evening.

A blue flag will continue to fly over Cleethorpes beach

The award means Cleethorpes beach is officially one of the best quality in Britain.

Reassurances given over cuts to fire service

Humberside Fire & Rescue have to save £5 million over the next five years.

OWLS: Liddle stands down as manager

Cleethorpes Town have parted company with manager Andy Liddle.

MARINERS: Promotion dream comes to an end

Grimsby Town will still be playing in the Blue Square Premier next season, after their promotion hopes were ended on Sunday.

FOOTBALL: Mariners 3-0 Newport

Town warmed up for the play-offs with a confident 3-0 win over Newport in their final game of the regular season on Saturday...

MARINERS: John-Lewis will miss play-off semi-final

Lennell John-Lewis and Simon Ford are unlikely to feature in Grimsby Town's play-off semi final.

FOOTBALL: Mariners pick up point at Luton

Grimsby Town had to settle for a share of the points at Luton on Friday night.

Man Held In Met Police Terror Investigation

A 31-year-old man has been arrested at BBC premises in London on suspicion of terrorism offences, Scotland Yard has said.

Female Zoo Worker Killed In Tiger Attack

A female zoo worker who was injured in a tiger attack at an animal park in Cumbria has died, police have said.

Key Government Projects 'At Risk Of Failure'

Dozens of major Government projects including the High Speed 2 rail line, Universal Credit welfare reform and the rollout of high-speed broadband are at serious risk of failure, Whitehall documents reveal.

Two Arrested After 'Gun Threat' At Hospital

Two people have been arrested following reports of a man with a gun at Salford Royal Hospital in Greater Manchester.

New Test For Bladder Cancer May Save Lives

A new urine test costing just £10 could diagnose bladder cancer at a much earlier stage, giving patients a better chance of survival.

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Gas Cylinder Blast On School Bus Kills 17

Seventeen children in eastern Pakistan have been killed after a gas cylinder exploded on a bus taking them to school.

Russia: Gay Rights Activists To Defy Rally Ban

Activists will attempt to hold a gay pride march in Moscow despite being banned by authorities and warned they will be breaking the law.

Tornado: Shattered Community's Message Of Hope

The shattered community of Moore in Oklahoma has been sent messages of hope by neighbours who suffered even greater tornado devastation.

Toronto Mayor Denies Smoking Crack Cocaine

The Mayor of Toronto has denied using crack cocaine after a video purported to show him smoking the drug.

Video: Sweden: Fifth Night Of Rioting In Stockholm

Rioters took to the streets of Sweden for the fifth night in a row on Thursday, torching cars, shops, schools and a police station.

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First Day Of Second Test Washed Out

The first day of the second Test between England and New Zealand has been washed out after persistent rain at Headingley.

Froch: "Kessler fight is biggest of my life"

Carl Froch says his rematch against Mikkel Kessler will define his boxing legacy.

McIlroy Misses Cut At PGA Championship

World number two Rory McIlory and defending champion Luke Donald have missed the cut at the PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Nibali Close To Giro Win As Stage 19 Cancelled

Vincenzo Nibali has taken a step closer to winning the Giro d'Italia without even riding his bike.

Footballers Cleared Of Brighton Sex Assault

Four footballers have been cleared of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman in a hotel room.

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Video: Amanda Bynes In Court Over Marijuana And Bong

Actress Amanda Bynes has appeared in court in a messy blonde wig to deny charges of marijuana possession.

Arrest Warrant For 'Dead' Rapper Tim Dog

An arrest warrant has been issued in the US for a rapper owing thousands of dollars who is believed to have faked his own death.

DiCaprio Space Trip Raises £1m In Auction

Leonardo DiCaprio is heading into space, and a bidder at the Cannes Film Festival has paid 1.2m euros (£1.5m) to be his travelling companion.

Video: Cannes Festival Hit By Second Jewellery Theft

Thieves appear to have struck again during an event at the Cannes Film Festival, this time making off with a $2.6m (£1.7m) necklace during a celebrity party.

Video: TV Soap Characters 'Promoting Bad Health'

Leading characters in TV soaps are promoting unhealthy lifestyles with too much drinking, a poor diet and an almost total lack of exercise, according to an academic study.

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Superman Comic Set To Net Family Small Fortune

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a Superman comic worth more than $100,000!

Video: Star Wars Lego Model Is 'World's Largest'

The unveiling of a massive Lego model in Times Square has brought new meaning to the saying that everything is bigger in New York City.

Psy Imposter Crashes Cannes VIP Parties

A man pretending to be South Korean pop star Psy has blagged his way into some of the biggest parties at the Cannes film festival, it has emerged.

Bad Hairball Day! Tiger Needs Stomach Surgery

A 28-stone tiger has gone under the knife in Florida to remove a 4lb hairball.

Everest: Japanese Man Oldest To Reach Summit

An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer has become the oldest man to reach the top of Mount Everest - but his record may be short-lived.

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