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Plymouth gunman who killed five people is named
Jake Davison is suspected to have killed five people before turning the gun on himself.
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Plymouth gunman who killed five people is named
Jake Davison is suspected to have killed five people before turning the gun on himself.

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Plymouth gunman who killed five people is named
Jake Davison is suspected to have killed five people before turning the gun on himself.
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- 3 minutes ago 'Thoughts with the families and friends' - Lord Mayor
- 13 minutes ago Large police cordon in place around Keyham
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Afghanistan heading for civil war - UK minister
The defence secretary says poverty and terrorism are likely to increase as the UK and US withdraw.

Huge gulf in hospitals' ability to contain Covid
Hospital-acquired Covid ranged from 1% to 25% of cases in different hospitals.
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- 2 minutes ago Photographer, farmer and plasterer job ads rise as restrictions ease
- 13 minutes ago Watch: Back to school triggers US fury over masks
- 24 minutes ago Gatwick boss calls for removal of testing requirements for travel

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Boy, 14, charged with murder after stabbing
A 14-year-old boy will appear in youth court charged with murdering James Markham.
Most recent posts
- 3 minutes ago 'Thoughts with the families and friends' - Lord Mayor
- 13 minutes ago Large police cordon in place around Keyham
- 16 minutes ago Police 'not immune to trauma'

Afghanistan heading for civil war - UK minister
The defence secretary says poverty and terrorism are likely to increase as the UK and US withdraw.

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