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ITV announced as new home of Academy Awards ceremony in the UK
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Network Rail admits health and safety failings over fatal derailment
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Jorge Vilda sacked as boss of World Cup winners Spain
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Gavin Williamson told to apologise to MPs for bullying former chief whip
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Wilko administrators deny stores will close next week
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Greece wildfire forces evacuation of more villages and hospital
Emmerdale boss Jane Hudson to step down after five years
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