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Theresa May accuses EU of making 'threats against Britain' to influence election

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Theresa May accuses EU of making 'threats against Britain' to influence election

May 3rd 2017, 5:00 PM 10,736 Views 86 Comments

The Prime Minister said that there are “some in Brussels who do not want these [Brexit] talks to succeed”.

The utility room on last night's Room To Improve was the envy of the entire country

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The utility room on last night's Room To Improve was the envy of the entire country

Feb 13th 2017, 8:53 AM 21,864 Views 4 Comments

Is there anything more Irish than a utility room?

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The Eiffel Tower closed for hours after man climbs it wearing a backpack

Sep 21st 2015, 10:24 AM 15,487 Views 58 Comments

A policeman at the scene said the intruder may have been seeking to parachute off the tower.

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Signs of Thatcher: loved and hated in life and death

Apr 17th 2013, 3:12 PM 14,110 Views 77 Comments

Reflecting how divisive the former prime minister was during her political life, supporters and detractors turned out for Margaret Thatcher’s funeral this morning.

Thatcher: "You can't trust the Irish, they are all liars"

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Thatcher: "You can't trust the Irish, they are all liars"

Apr 17th 2013, 1:49 PM 60,703 Views 282 Comments

Former Labour minister Peter Mandelson said Thatcher gave him the advice on the day he was appointed Secretary for Northern Ireland.

Thatcher's funeral to have twice as many security staff as mourners

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Thatcher's funeral to have twice as many security staff as mourners

Apr 17th 2013, 8:07 AM 7,078 Views 41 Comments

2,300 people will attend the ceremony at St. Paul’s Cathedral, with 4,000 police officers and 700 military personnel on duty.

Thatcher supporters set up camp ahead of funeral

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Thatcher supporters set up camp ahead of funeral

Apr 16th 2013, 9:33 PM 11,018 Views 84 Comments

Danny Jones and his son Jordan came from Liverpool and are willing to stay outside for the night ahead of tomorrow’s ceremonies.

Big Ben to be silent during Margaret Thatcher's funeral

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Big Ben to be silent during Margaret Thatcher's funeral

Apr 15th 2013, 4:48 PM 6,650 Views 31 Comments

The bell of the clock tower was last silenced for former Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill in 1965.

Thatcher to be given ceremonial funeral with military honours

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Thatcher to be given ceremonial funeral with military honours

Apr 9th 2013, 12:50 PM 12,371 Views 135 Comments

The honours afforded to Margaret Thatcher’s funeral will be equivalent to those given to the Queen Mother and Princess Diana.

Loved and loathed: UK newspapers highlight Thatcher divide (Updated)

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Loved and loathed: UK newspapers highlight Thatcher divide (Updated)

Apr 8th 2013, 11:45 PM 27,430 Views 157 Comments

In its subhead, the Daily Mirror asks: “So should she really be given a ceremonial funeral like Princess Diana?”

“First lady of girl power”: Thatcher’s death – the Twitter reaction

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“First lady of girl power”: Thatcher’s death – the Twitter reaction

Apr 8th 2013, 7:15 PM 16,136 Views 75 Comments

Britain’s first female prime minister died today at the age of 87. The reaction on Twitter was somewhat mixed…

Ireland's statements muted as global tributes pour in for Thatcher

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Ireland's statements muted as global tributes pour in for Thatcher

Apr 8th 2013, 5:12 PM 25,489 Views 127 Comments

Taoiseach Enda Kenny said he was saddened to hear of the death of the “formidable political leader”.

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President Higgins: Thatcher's legacy will be debated for many years

Apr 8th 2013, 4:18 PM 8,422 Views 57 Comments

The President said he was “sorry to learn of the death of Lady Thatcher” and extended his condolences to her family.

VIDEOS: 10 pivotal moments from Margaret Thatcher's time in power

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VIDEOS: 10 pivotal moments from Margaret Thatcher's time in power

Apr 8th 2013, 4:11 PM 10,117 Views 10 Comments

Miners’ strikes, IRA bombings, the Falklands invasion and the threat of Brussels…

Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher dies at 87

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Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher dies at 87

Apr 8th 2013, 12:51 PM 36,101 Views 90 Comments

The former Conservative leader and three-time prime minister suffered a stroke and died peacefully, a spokesman says.

‘They hung me out to dry’: Morrison battles on after bike fall

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From The42

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‘They hung me out to dry’: Morrison battles on after bike fall

Aug 4th 2012, 5:02 PM 6,221 Views 3 Comments

The tearful triathlete said “I put in everything I had” after forcing her way to the 43rd place finish.

Interview: Morrison promising to give her all, nothing more

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From The42

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Interview: Morrison promising to give her all, nothing more

Aug 4th 2012, 6:55 AM 593 Views 0 Comments

Aileen Morrison does not like setting targets for this morning’s Olympic triathlon, but that hasn’t prevented others doing it for her.

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Sinn Féin pulls 'Thatcher's grave' t-shirt from online store

Jul 20th 2011, 9:30 AM 5,102 Views 34 Comments

A t-shirt showing silhouettes dancing at the Iron Lady’s grave is withdrawn, after being slammed by Unionist politicians.

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