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Author Bernardine Evaristo 'astonished' to receive one-off £100k prize

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Author Bernardine Evaristo 'astonished' to receive one-off £100k prize
The trailblazing novelist says she will use the £100,000 prize money to support other female writers.

1.136. The country where the left (not the far right) made hardline immigration laws

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Denmark has come under international attention for its tough approach. And its Social Democrat prime minister is leading the charge

1.137. All aboard the spending bus

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And, Chancellor confirms more people will receive winter fuel payment this year.

1.138. Hainault murder accused wanted to kill, court told

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Marcus Monzo is on trial accused of murdering Daniel Anjorin 14, in Hainault last year.

1.139. Ros Atkins on... The White House claims on BBC Gaza coverage

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On Tuesday White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt launched an attack on the BBC's coverage of reports that Israeli forces had killed Palestinians near an aid distribution centre in Gaza. She claimed that the BBC took down a story after reviewing footage. The BBC has said the claim is completely wrong and that it stands by its journalism. Ros Atkins from BBC Verify takes a look at the facts.

1.140. NHS doctor who faked degree told to pay back £400k

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A woman who worked as a psychiatrist for decades using forged certificates is told to pay compensation.

1.141. A-ha star Morten Harket diagnosed with Parkinson's

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The Norwegian says he has no problem accepting the diagnosis but does not feel like singing.

1.142. Watch: Searching derelict and desolate area in Madeleine McCann case

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Police are searching an area where prime suspect, Christian Brückner, stayed at the time of Madeleine's disappearance.

1.143. Controlled explosion after chemicals found at school

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Learners at Denbigh High School were sent home after "historical chemicals" were found in a cupboard.

1.144. 'People can't leave school abuse behind - I want someone held accountable'

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Leon says his experiences deeply affected him and other pupils and led him to act violently.

1.145. Author Bernardine Evaristo 'astonished' to receive one-off £100k prize

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The trailblazing novelist says she will use the £100,000 prize money to support other female writers.

1.146. Jonathan Joss: Three roles the late US actor was known for

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Joss was credited with improving the representation of Native Americans on screen, from King of the Hill to Parks and Recreation.

1.147. Dive-bombing buzzard causes school playground ban

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The primary school pupils in Havering are told not to play outside due to the risk from the bird.

1.148. Pornhub pulls out of France over age verification law

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It's the latest setback for the world's most popular porn site, which is also under investigation by the EU.

1.149. 'Girls shouldn't have to wear skirts to school'

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Two school girls are campaigning for legislation to force schools to offer girls a choice.

1.150. Parents fight to save school lollipop patrols

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A council says stopping the patrols was a difficult decision it had to make for a balanced budget.

1.151. Apple and Google clash with police and MPs over phone thefts

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The police told MPs that a big proportion of violent crime is related to mobile phone theft.

1.152. How can working parents get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare?

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Childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.

1.153. Compulsory education 'costing islanders thousands'

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Isles of Scilly teenagers have to leave home at 16 to study on the mainland.

1.154. Exercise improves colon cancer survival, major study shows

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Risk of dying was cut by a third after colon cancer patients dialled up exercise levels.

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