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Andy Street has lost the West Midlands mayoralty in a shock defeat for the Conservatives after a contest that went down to the wire.

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Russia issues WW3 'retaliation' warning to London over Crimea Bridge

Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova warned Washington, London and Brussels of "an indestructible blow of retaliation" to action in Crimea.
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Gwynedd in Wales is packed with mysterious islands such as Portmeirion, historic locations such as Caernarfon and stunning seaside towns such as Barmouth.
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James Martin addresses why he’s ‘shy’ about private life after split from ex-girlfriend
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Megalopolis trailer: Adam Driver stars in Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘crazy’ sci-fi epic
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Millennials swap traditional Sunday roast recipes with 'trendy' modern reboots
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Rwanda plan will disrupt the business model of evil people smuggling gangs
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Popular frozen item sold in Sainsbury's and Asda recalled over plastic contamination fears

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‘Effective’ way to remove limescale from kettle using ‘super cheap’ 65p kitchen staple

Limescale can be stubborn once it makes its way to the bottom of your kettle, but luckily cleaning enthusiasts have shared the most effective and cheapest kettle cleaning methods.
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Lando Norris under investigation as Brit punished for breaking rule at Miami GP
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‘The Brits are Tenerife’s best tourists’ - angry local worker hits back at protesters

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Amazon Prime members can get the best Fallout game for free
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A packing expert told Express.co.uk that there's one type of suitcase that's the best choice for cabin hand luggage.
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The secret underground airport bordering EU where visitors 'must carry a permit'

This airport was shrouded in secrecy for decades during the Communist era but is now free to visit for those who dare.
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Jay Blades’ wife Lisa-Marie tearfully explains split as she takes it 'one day at a time'
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