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Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, plunged from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires yesterday afternoon, before medics confirmed his death.

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"What better recipient of this support is there than an institution that wholly embodies the true Spirt of Salford?"

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Steve Clarke included six uncapped players in his most recent Scotland squad.

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Northumbria Police say body believed to be that of man in his 30s as investigation into incident continues

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51 minutes ago Tory MP sparks backlash after claiming leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch is ‘preoccupied with her children’

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52 minutes ago Police to probe 'who supplied Liam Payne' if white powder 'turns out to be drugs'

Liam Payne, one fifth of world-famous band One Direction, fell to his death in Buenos Aires on Wednesday

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52 minutes ago Hundreds line streets outside Radcliffe FC football ground after shock death of chairman Paul Hilton

Paul Hilton's funeral has taken place

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54 minutes ago In photos: Liam Payne over the years from X Factor audition to becoming a dad and global One Direction stardom

The star, who has died aged 31, shot to fame in the X Factor 14 years ago as a member of one of the biggest boybands in the world

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