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    Brexit and Remain emojis condemned as ‘divisive and dangerous’

    MPs have united to condemn plans to create official Brexit and Remain emojis as “divisive and dangerous”. The new characters – dubbed Brexit Bulldog and Starry Blue – are part of plans by an Italian emoji firm to cash in on the Brexit debate. A paid-for app download is due to be launched on...
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    Abandoned medieval village is uncovered near Cambridge

    An abandoned medieval village has been uncovered by workers upgrading a stretch of road near Cambridge. The remains of 12 buildings cover an area of six hectares, and the entire layout of the settlement is discernible despite the fact it was deserted more than 1,800 years ago. Earlier...
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    Theresa May buys painting of her signing Article 50 letter

    It was a moment that will define the course of Britain's future. And it seems Theresa May was keen to have a permanent reminder of her role in triggering the UK's departure from the EU. The Prime Minister has paid out of her own pocket to own a painting that depicts her signing the Article...
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    Orwell's view of the WWII appeasers can be said of Remainers trying to stop Brexit

    Thursday marked one year exactly until Brexit - Britain leaves the EU at 11pm British time on Friday 29th March 2019. Supporters of Brexit are optimistic about the long-term future, welcoming the return of democratic control over our borders, trade, justice system and laws. In contrast...
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    Britain threatens to cripple EU's Galileo satellite

    BRITAIN will cripple the EU Galileo satellite’s global coverage if the EU presses ahead with a threat to lock Britain out of it. A Brussels plan to strip Britain of access to the joint space system after Brexit has infuriated Downing Street. Ministers will hit back with a pledge to turn off...
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    Lose cannon? The battle to save big guns

    A £50,000 appeal has been launched to save four cannon in most need of help. The Save Our Cannons campaign is focusing on two 18th-Century nine-pounder guns at Etal Castle, Northumberland, and World War Two anti-aircraft guns at Dover Castle in Kent and Pendennis Castle, near Falmouth. The...
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    Ill Brexit Secretary takes sick bucket onto BBC show

    QUEASY Brexit Secretary David Davis had to take a bucket onto a TV show today - after being struck down by food poisoning. Panicked BBC staff put a black bucket and a box of tissues next to the Tory veteran - who has spent the past year in exhaustive talks with the EU. Insiders claimed he even...
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    The black Tudors

    The case of a black servant whipping a white one forms part of a growing body of evidence that Africans were treated equally in Tudor England. Edward Swarthye's dealings with the Elizabethan court is one of 350 examples of black people whose stories have been compiled in the book, Black Tudors...
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    1,700 year old coin of "first Brexiteer" is sold at auction

    A rare coin issued by a Roman emperor who reigned over Britain 1,700 years ago has sold for almost £10,000 ($14,000) at auction. The silver Denarius coin was unearthed by 62-year-old gardener Richard Patterson in Winchester, Hampshire. It was minted during the reign of Carausius, who is known...
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    United we fall: a European army is a really bad idea

    Why a European army would not work, despite what the EU leaders believe... EU Poll Report - Features United we fall: a European army is a really bad idea Who would be in charge? What would they be fighting for – and in what language? This is an idea doomed to failure...