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Wife expected soldier 'to be safe'Fri, 24 May 2013 14:57:29 GMT
The wife of a soldier murdered in a London street says she expected her husband to be safe in the UK.
Two held after plane alert over UKFri, 24 May 2013 14:51:52 GMT
Two men are arrested after RAF Typhoon jets were launched to investigate an incident involving a passenger plane from Pakistan within UK airspace.
Plane 'fire' closed Heathrow runwayFri, 24 May 2013 14:29:53 GMT
British Airways cancels its short-haul flights to and from Heathrow after one of its planes makes an emergency landing.
Benefit fraud talent show mum jailedFri, 24 May 2013 12:34:31 GMT
A mother of eight is jailed for four years for fraudulently claiming more than £350,000 in benefits and tax credits.
Bercow's McAlpine tweet libellousFri, 24 May 2013 14:51:59 GMT
Sally Bercow says she is "surprised and disappointed" after the High Court rules a tweet she published about Tory peer Lord McAlpine was libellous.
'Poor response' to Iraq abuse claimsFri, 24 May 2013 11:06:04 GMT
The UK government's response to claims that British troops abused and unlawfully killed civilians in Iraq is inadequate, the High Court rules, but it stops short of ordering a public inquiry.
BBC abandons £100m digital projectFri, 24 May 2013 11:51:25 GMT
The BBC is to close its Digital Media Initiative, with director general Tony Hall saying it had "wasted a huge amount of licence fee payers' money".
Sex education struggles with pornFri, 24 May 2013 10:10:32 GMT
In an age when "extremely violent and sadistic imagery is two clicks away", school sex education is struggling to keep pace, suggests a study.
BBC apologises over 'SF/IRA' labelFri, 24 May 2013 13:00:02 GMT
The BBC apologises after a floor plan for the BBC Question Time programme referred to John O'Dowd as 'Sinn Fein/IRA'.
Footballers cleared of sex assaultFri, 24 May 2013 12:51:31 GMT
Four Brighton and Hove Albion footballers are found not guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
Evidence in April trial concludesFri, 24 May 2013 14:28:15 GMT
Evidence in the trial of a man accused of murdering five-year-old April Jones in a sexually motivated attack concludes.
Cregan prison convoy in collisionFri, 24 May 2013 10:23:33 GMT
Two prison vans transporting defendants to the Dale Cregan trial are involved in a collision in Lancashire.
Padstow boat deaths inquest beginsFri, 24 May 2013 12:48:55 GMT
An inquest into the deaths of a father and daughter who died after being thrown from a speedboat in Cornwall is opened.
Man murdered wife in 'jealous rage'Fri, 24 May 2013 14:38:20 GMT
A man is jailed for life for stabbing to death his wife as she was getting ready for a weekend away with her new boyfriend.
Factory fire 'stay indoors' warningFri, 24 May 2013 14:46:10 GMT
Residents are urged to stay indoors as firefighters tackle a large blaze and explosions at a coathanger plant on a Flintshire business park.
Footballer faces homophobia chargeFri, 24 May 2013 12:44:15 GMT
A Blackburn Rovers footballer is charged with making a homophobic gesture to Brighton fans at a Championship match earlier this year.
Badger patrol set up ahead of cullsFri, 24 May 2013 13:14:43 GMT
Hundreds of people sign up to take part in 'wounded badger patrols' ahead of the planned culls in Gloucestershire.
First black England player revealedFri, 24 May 2013 10:24:18 GMT
BBC London uncovers evidence that Benjamin Odeje - not Laurie Cunningham or Viv Anderson - was the first black footballer to represent England at any level.
Cabinet Office to fly rainbow flagFri, 24 May 2013 14:44:40 GMT
The rainbow flag will fly from the Cabinet Office during gay Pride week to show the government's commitment to same sex marriage.
Cheesemaker warned over hill rollingFri, 24 May 2013 10:12:18 GMT
An 86-year-old cheese-maker is told by police she may be liable for legal action if she supplies a cheese-rolling event near Gloucester.
Two jailed for murder of teenagerFri, 24 May 2013 12:31:28 GMT
Two Ballymena men have been given life sentences for the murder of a schoolboy seven years ago.
Unesco steps into Causeway rowThu, 23 May 2013 23:00:05 GMT
A Unesco report calls for a halt to a proposed £100m golf resort close to the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland.
UKIP MEP Bufton to stand downFri, 24 May 2013 10:44:27 GMT
The UK Independence Party's only Welsh MEP says he will stand down next year for personal reasons.
Cyclists risk lives in rail shortcutFri, 24 May 2013 10:32:20 GMT
Some cyclists are taking a potentially fatal shortcut along a railway track to avoid a road diversion.
Shortfall of £62m in mining clean-upFri, 24 May 2013 11:28:19 GMT
Taxpayers could be left with a bill for as much as £62m pounds for restoring opencast mines in East Ayrshire.
Fire trial witness accused of lyingFri, 24 May 2013 12:14:40 GMT
A witness in the trial of two men accused of murdering three people in a house fire is called a "bare-faced liar" by a defence QC.
Coach plunge driver may face arrestFri, 24 May 2013 12:35:33 GMT
The driver of a coach that plunged off a viaduct near Bath, injuring members of the US band Baroness, is warned he could be issued with an arrest warrant if he fails to attend court.
Groomed girls 'let down' by councilFri, 24 May 2013 11:42:59 GMT
An independent report highlights faults in the way Rochdale Council dealt with the issue of girls being groomed for sex.
Stoke make contact with HughesFri, 24 May 2013 11:05:50 GMT
Former QPR boss Mark Hughes is contacted by Stoke City after emerging as a leading contender to replace Tony Pulis.
Rutherford eyes sprinting chanceFri, 24 May 2013 12:30:09 GMT
Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford believes he has the potential to be one of the fastest ever British sprinters.
Donald set for PGA Championship exitFri, 24 May 2013 13:15:41 GMT
Luke Donald is set to miss the cut at the PGA Championship, ending his hopes of winning a third successive Wentworth title.
Quiz of the week's newsFri, 24 May 2013 00:42:10 GMT
The Magazine's weekly quiz of the news, 7 days 7 questions.
Englishisms in France: Readers' franglais favouritesFri, 24 May 2013 00:08:44 GMT
A row over plans to teach French university courses in English has sparked soul-searching in France. Here, readers share their favourite anglicisms.
Dog years: The calculatorThu, 23 May 2013 23:52:00 GMT
It's often said that every human year equates to seven dog years, but this calculator does a more accurate job.
Calls grow for 'snoopers' charter'Fri, 24 May 2013 09:51:27 GMT
London Mayor Boris Johnson adds his voice to suggestions the Communications Data Bill could be revived after the murder of a soldier in a London street.
Clegg quotes Koran in peace appealFri, 24 May 2013 14:28:44 GMT
Deputy PM Nick Clegg tells a multi-faith audience to reject a "corrosive feeling of fear" in the wake of the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby.
Euro bank chief sees UK improvementsThu, 23 May 2013 22:04:57 GMT
European Central Bank president Mario Draghi, visiting London's City district, says he sees "signs of tangible improvements" in the UK economy.
VIDEO: House of CommonsTue, 21 May 2013 19:06:34 GMT
MPs approve same-sex marriage plans at third reading despite significant opposition.
VIDEO: 'My fiancé died on hard shoulder'Fri, 24 May 2013 09:49:52 GMT
Research into deaths on motorway hard shoulders suggests more than 800 people a year have been killed or injured in such incidents since 2000.
VIDEO: BBC 'mortified' by failed projectFri, 24 May 2013 14:47:28 GMT
The BBC has apologised after spending nearly £100m on a project which has been abandoned.
VIDEO: Plumes of smoke after factory fireFri, 24 May 2013 14:39:31 GMT
Residents are urged to stay indoors as fire crews tackle a large blaze and exploding cylinders at a factory in Flintshire.
VIDEO: Plane 'fire' closed Heathrow runwayFri, 24 May 2013 12:57:33 GMT
A British Airways plane had to return to Heathrow Airport to make an emergency landing after black smoke was seen coming from an engine.
VIDEO: Sex education 'must counter porn'Fri, 24 May 2013 06:43:27 GMT
In an age when "extremely violent and sadistic imagery is two clicks away", school sex education is struggling to keep pace, a study suggests.
VIDEO: Tate Liverpool celebrates 25 yearsThu, 23 May 2013 22:08:48 GMT
It is 25 years since the opening of Tate Liverpool - the first Tate gallery established outside London.
VIDEO: Wren's Battle Of The Atlantic memoriesTue, 21 May 2013 20:25:51 GMT
Former Wren Peggy Wignall returns to the Battle Of The Atlantic HQ
VIDEO: Cow stomach handbag collection createdThu, 23 May 2013 15:02:12 GMT
Handbag collection made from the stomach of a Highland cow is created by an Edinburgh student.
What do radical Islamists actually believe in?Fri, 24 May 2013 10:34:21 GMT
What do radical Islamists actually believe in?
'Porn made me think sex was brutal'Fri, 24 May 2013 10:10:03 GMT
'Porn made me think sex was brutal'
Royals brave rain at Hay FestivalThu, 23 May 2013 21:18:02 GMT
Brolly good show as Charles and Camilla visit the Hay Festival
Why is the Skye terrier an endangered breed?Fri, 24 May 2013 14:28:28 GMT
The slow decline of one of Britain's most famous dog breeds
Woolwich mourns murdered soldierThu, 23 May 2013 15:03:56 GMT
Disbelief and mourning engulfs district after killing
Chemical 'makes us scratch itches'Fri, 24 May 2013 08:34:30 GMT
Scientists discover why we scratch an itch
VIDEO: The book clubs that find bestsellersFri, 24 May 2013 01:24:23 GMT
The book group that can crush an author's hopes or find a bestseller
Lee Rigby remembered in papersFri, 24 May 2013 05:44:15 GMT
Woolwich victim remembered in papers
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