Articles by Brendan Cole

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Child rapist who 'paid' a young girl 5p for sex four decades ago is jailed

David Armstrong, 58, has been jailed for rape four decades ago, Liverpool Crown Court heard.

Jan 15, 2018

'I am not a racist': Donald Trump hits back against 'shithole countries' comments

US president Donald Trump has told reporters that he is not a racist in the wake of a furore over comments he made about 'shithole countries'.

Jan 15, 2018

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Ailing construction group Carillion makes last-ditch rescue appeal to creditors

The government has refused to rescue the construction group Carillion which is on the point of collapse.

Jan 15, 2018

Police hunting for suspected crossbow killer find body of suspect in vehicle

North Yorkshire police have found a body in their search for the crossbow killer, Anthony Lawrence, 56.

Jan 14, 2018

Dramatic image shows car wedged into the top floor of building after it went airborne

A car flipped in the air and landed into the second floor of a building in Orange County, California.

Jan 14, 2018

California

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'The UAE is holding me against my will' says Qatari royal Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali al-Thani

Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali al-Thani has claimed in a video that he is being held against his will in the United Arab Emirates.

Jan 14, 2018

United Arab Emirates

Defence secretary 'horrified' at military cost-cutting plans that would leave the smallest British army since Napoleonic wars

Military chiefs have drawn up plans to cut Britain's armed forces by more than 14,000 to save costs.

Jan 12, 2018

Ritz robbers dropped €4.5m worth of gems they used guns and an axe to steal

Paris police have recovered all the €4.5m worth of jewellery stolen by the Ritz Hotel robbers. Three people have been arrested while two others are said to be at large.

Jan 11, 2018

Paris

Tory peer uses c-word during upper chamber debate in a House of Lords first

Baroness Jenkin used the c-word in what is believed to be a House of Lords first during a debate on online abuse.

Jan 11, 2018

Next Conservative leader 'could be Damian Hinds or Gavin Williamson' says Gove

Michael Gove says the next leader of the Tory party could be either defence secretary Gavin Williamson or Damian Hinds.

Jan 11, 2018

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Man who got £1.4m injury compensation after he lost a leg blew the lot on drink and drugs

Mark Buery who lost a leg in an accident, spent most of his £1.4m compensation on drink and drugs, Canterbury Crown Court heard.

Jan 11, 2018

War on waste will see push for plastic-free aisles in supermarkets

Theresa May is launching her 25-year environmental plan in which she targets a war on plastic waste.

Jan 11, 2018

Theresa May

Blogger mouths along in court to song describing 'Holohoax' and Auschwitz as 'theme park'

Alison Chabloz mouthed along in the dock of Westminster magistrates' court as she faced charges of singing anti-Semitic songs.

Jan 10, 2018

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World's richest man Jeff Bezos earned more than the combined GDP of 28 countries last year

The founder of Amazon Jeff Bezos, worth $104bn, is the world's richest man and earned $32.6bn last year, more than the GDP of 28 countries combined.

Jan 10, 2018

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Where's the 'no-deal Brexit' minister? MPs criticise Theresa May's cabinet 'omission'

Eurosceptic MPs have criticised Theresa May for not appointing a 'no-deal' Brexit minister as promised in her Cabinet reshuffle.

Jan 10, 2018

Theresa May Brexit

'Someone's trying to destroy her': Tory MP slams Theresa May's chaotic Cabinet reshuffle

The prime minister Theresa May has been slammed for a bungled Cabinet reshuffle which has been described by one MP as the "worst I have ever witnessed".

Jan 9, 2018

Theresa May Brexit

Vicar who quoted Bible to stop teen boy from seeing girlfriend becomes first to be convicted of spiritual abuse

The Reverend Timothy Davis has become the first priest to be convicted of spiritual abuse for trying to stop a teenage boy from seeing his girlfriend.

Jan 8, 2018

Theresa May throws down gauntlet to Brussels with new Cabinet post of minister for a 'no deal Brexit'

The UK prime minister Theresa May will appoint a minister for a no-deal Brexit in her Cabinet reshuffle and is expected to promote a number of women, it has been reported.

Jan 7, 2018

Theresa May Brexit

Sprint legend Usain Bolt reveals a sedentary new career move

Sprint legend Usain Bolt reveals he will take up professional poker in his new career move and he will take part in a trial for the German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund.

Jan 7, 2018

Top BBC journalist quits post accusing corporation of valuing women's work much less than men's

Carrie Gracie has accused the BBC of a "secretive and illegal pay culture" and quit her post as China editor because she was paid less than a man doing the same job.

Jan 7, 2018

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