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Alan Rickman 1946-2016

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  1. Alan Rickman is perhaps best known as Professor Snape in the Harry Potter films1 of 7
  2. The actor appeared in the 1991 film Close my Eyes2 of 7
  3. Rickman starred alongside Juliet Stephenson in BBC TV film Truly Madly Deeply3 of 7
  4. In July 2015, Alan Rickman was pictured attending the Qatar Goodwood Festival. (Pic: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)4 of 7
  5. Rickman revealed he and wife Rima Horton married 'only recently' in an interview in April 20155 of 7
  6. Playing Alexander Dane in 1970s sci-fi show Galaxy Quest6 of 7
  7. Alongside Sigourney Weaver in 2006 romantic comedy film Snow Cake7 of 7
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Crime
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London Fire Brigade
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Croydon
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BBC
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London Marathon
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London Fire Brigade
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Brothers who launched terrifying family feud machete attack at Walthamstow pub jailed for 48 years
Crime
Spurred on after a call from their aunt, Jaydon and Brandon Brown donned balaclavas and armed themselves with 20-inch knives before strolling into a pub on serene Monday evening - what followed rocked Walthamstow
Fifteen people flee Walthamstow homes after roof collapses into first floor of terraced house
London Fire Brigade
A number of people were evacuated from nearby homes
M23 crash puts 6 in hospital as air ambulance lands after accident between Gatwick and M25 junction
Traffic and Travel
An air ambulance attended and police have issued a witness appeal
Croydon Barclays window destroyed and bank defaced by pro-Palestine protesters
Croydon
The suspects had fled before police arrived at the scene in North End, Croydon
MusicPixie Lott plays surprise Battersea Power Station gig as she belts out new songs - in photosThe gig included a sneak peek of some of her new hits
EastEnders fans spot 3 key points that already 'prove' Ben Mitchell's exit was a mistake
EastEnders
Ben's past caught up with him and he was arrested
BBC MasterChef viewers slam 'boring' challenge as they laugh at simple task given to contestants
BBC
Fans of the cooking competition were not impressed with the latest instalment of the BBC One show
London Marathon prizes and how much the winners make in 2024
London Marathon
This year's marathon is making history by offering the same cash prize pot for wheelchair athletes as able-bodied ones
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London Fire Brigade
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Marks & Spencer
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Traffic and Travel
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