Archaeologists have found what they say is the earliest evidence of Neanderthals living in Britain.
See:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science_and_environment/10206677.stm
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Jussi Eronen
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science_and_environment/10206677.stm
On a similar note:
http://www.ascsa.edu.gr/index.php/news/newsDetails/plakias-survey-finds-stone-age-tools-on-crete/