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London Marathon runner who lost son and husband tells others: ‘Don’t give up’

London Marathon runner who lost son and husband tells others: ‘Don’t give up’

Rhian Mannings’ one-year-old son George died suddenly and her husband Paul took his own life five days later.

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Two arrested over Lyra McKee murder

Two arrested over Lyra McKee murder

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What the papers say – April 20

What the papers say – April 20

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Nell McAndrew ‘often thought about pulling out’ of this year’s London Marathon

Nell McAndrew ‘often thought about pulling out’ of this year’s London Marathon

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Any type of Brexit is going to have ‘negative consequences’ – Juncker

Any type of Brexit is going to have ‘negative consequences’ – Juncker

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Thousands of mental health patients to receive job-hunting support

Thousands of mental health patients to receive job-hunting support

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Police hunt Lyra McKee killers amid outpouring of grief

Police hunt Lyra McKee killers amid outpouring of grief

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Teachers at risk over ineffective approach to problem pupils, says union

Teachers at risk over ineffective approach to problem pupils, says union

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Labour pledges pay rise for workers under living wage plans

Labour pledges pay rise for workers under living wage plans

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Arrests after boy, six, injured in ‘broad daylight’ shotgun shooting

Arrests after boy, six, injured in ‘broad daylight’ shotgun shooting

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Teenage activist Greta Thunberg hopes to join climate change protesters

Teenage activist Greta Thunberg hopes to join climate change protesters

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Diane Abbott apologises after drinking mojito on TfL train

Diane Abbott apologises after drinking mojito on TfL train

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John Bercow urged to allow Donald Trump to address Parliament

John Bercow urged to allow Donald Trump to address Parliament

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Police investigate string of sexual assaults by suspected delivery driver

Police investigate string of sexual assaults by suspected delivery driver

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Irish president tells dissidents to reflect on their ‘appalling’ actions

Irish president tells dissidents to reflect on their ‘appalling’ actions

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Arrests made during Glasgow park disturbance

Arrests made during Glasgow park disturbance

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Video shows moment gunman fired at murdered journalist Lyra McKee

Video shows moment gunman fired at murdered journalist Lyra McKee

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Driverless cars set for Shrewsbury town centre trial

Driverless cars set for Shrewsbury town centre trial

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Jailed: Jealous Oswestry thug stabbed man at former girlfriend's home

Jailed: Jealous Oswestry thug stabbed man at former girlfriend's home

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Shropshire stately home family in oak tree pledge for Notre Dame restoration

Shropshire stately home family in oak tree pledge for Notre Dame restoration

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Three more Oswestry people arrested in Extinction Rebellion climate protests

Three more Oswestry people arrested in Extinction Rebellion climate protests

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Uber-style service for buses on the cards for Shropshire

Uber-style service for buses on the cards for Shropshire

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Extra GP appointments across Shropshire for Easter Bank Holiday weekend

Extra GP appointments across Shropshire for Easter Bank Holiday weekend

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Apology issued over Oswestry hospital pain clinic closure

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