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Blast soldier had reassured mother

Prime Minister David Cameron said the news marked a 'desperately sad day for our country'

Prime Minister David Cameron said the news marked a 'desperately sad day for our country'

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Queues of cars at Dover waiting to board a ferry to France as the bank holiday getaway starts. Thousands of people will escape the dismal British weather and seek sun for the May bank holiday weekend. (PA)

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Finally, in Clapham Common, London, Kate McCann prepares to start the Miles for Missing People 10k run, to help the charity that gives support to people who have family members that have gone missing or been abducted abroad or in the UK. (PA)

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Lea Thompson at the L.A. premiere of Star Trek Into Darkness

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