- Prescott hails hacking 'justice'
- Plea for work experience investment
- TV's Downton Abbey to host 10km run
- Crowds out for Queen Jubilee visit
- Reform 'risk to 55% of countryside'
- 'One in seven' shops empty in 2011
- People's Pledge holds EU vote poll
- New rail franchise hit by problems
- Homes evacuated amid flooding
- Care case 'raises profound issues'
- Airport emergency jet lands safely
- Kylie raises Twitter stalker alert
- Jury goes out in Redknapp trial
- Tributes to boy who died in snow
- 1,000 more jobs go at Lloyds Bank
- Qatada decision 'not acceptable'
- Jacket potato ad smells of success
- McCartney to headline Jubilee show
- Man arrested following robbery
- Man charged over ammunition find
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Kylie raises Twitter stalker alert
Pop princess Kylie Minogue has "alerted" police after she was targeted by an online stalker.
Jury goes out in Redknapp trial
Jurors at the Harry Redknapp tax evasion trial have retired to consider their verdicts.
Tributes to boy who died in snow
A school has paid tribute to a 10-year-old boy who died after collapsing while out playing in the snow.
1,000 more jobs go at Lloyds Bank
Lloyds Banking Group has announced plans to axe almost 1,000 jobs and close three offices in a "devastating" blow to workers.
Qatada decision 'not acceptable'
It is simply not acceptable that Britain cannot deport a radical Muslim cleric who "poses a serious risk to our national security", the Home Secretary has said.
Prescott hails hacking 'justice'
Former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott said he had "finally got justice" after the Metropolitan Police force admitted it failed to warn victims and potential victims of phone hacking at the time of its original investigation into the scandal.
Jacket potato ad smells of success
A unique new advert is set to make commuters' mouths water as it replaces the usual bus shelter aroma with the scent of freshly cooked jacket potatoes.
McCartney to headline Jubilee show
Pop legend Sir Paul McCartney will headline a spectacular musical tribute to the Queen to mark her Diamond Jubilee.
Charles leads Dickens thanksgiving
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to Charles Dickens as "one of the greatest writers of the English language" on the 200th anniversary of his birth.
Cowell show 'glamorises betting'
Simon Cowell's show Red Or Black has run into trouble over concerns that it glamorises betting, according to reports.
Contraceptive implants defended
NHS managers have defended giving girls as young as 13 contraceptive implants in school in an attempt to combat teenage pregnancies.
Inquiry: Stalking should be offence
A new offence of stalking should be brought in immediately to stop harassment and intimidation turning to murder, an inquiry has said.
Labour keeps up attack on bonuses
Labour is to step up its attack on the "culture of excessive bonuses" with a warning that bumper City payouts are damaging the economy and wider society.
Leveson to recall Mail editor Dacre
Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre is to be recalled to the Leveson Inquiry into press standards, its chairman has said.
Charity slams 'unfair' Bursary Fund
Teenage students from poor backgrounds are being forced to drop out of college because the Government's replacement for the Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is "unfair and totally inadequate", according to a new report.
Warning over multiple family risks
More than one in four youngsters in the UK are growing up in families facing multiple challenges such as parental depression and financial hardship, according to new research.
Treasury 'unaware' of tax write-off
The Treasury was "surprised" to learn that £10.9 billion of unpaid tax had been written off by HM Revenue & Customs in one year, according to an influential group of MPs.
Contest to boost child literacy
Schools Minister Nick Gibb has said that children should "always have a book on the go" as he announced plans for a new national reading competition.
Free cash ignored in goodwill offer
The majority of Brits were so cynical when it came to accepting a genuine offer of goodwill that they turned down free money, research has revealed.
'One in seven' shops empty in 2011
One in seven shops on the UK's high streets stood empty in 2011 and further closures are expected this year as more people shop online and in out-of-town centres.
Preacher Qatada 'freed within days'
A radical Muslim cleric once described as "Osama bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe" will be freed within days.
Valentine's gown made of roses
If you are thinking of giving flowers to your Valentine this year it may be hard to beat a unique gown made of nearly 2,000 blooms.
Thousands of young 'cyberbullied'
Hundreds of thousands of young people are being subjected to cyberbullying, with many being victimised for a year or more, new research suggests.
Primary pupils 'not toilet trained'
Rising numbers of children are starting school without being toilet trained, a survey of teachers has suggested.
Chain chips in to save restaurant
A fish and chip chain has said it would save the original Harry Ramsden's restaurant with a £500,000 investment.
Time pressure hits parent homework
Almost three in five parents spend less than 10 minutes a day helping their children with homework, a survey claims.
'Lack of evidence' over Milly leak
Allegations that a Surrey police officer gave information to journalists during the investigation into the disappearance of Milly Dowler in 2002 are not supported by any "substantive or factual evidence", The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has said.
Dacre seeks tighter press controls
Journalists who do not abide to a code of conduct should run the risk of being "struck off" from their profession, the editor of the Daily Mail has said.
Queen celebrates with communities
The Queen has celebrated her Diamond Jubilee with the people of Norfolk - a simple visit to mark a momentous event.
Hague condemns 'unacceptable' Syria
Syria's ambassador in London has been summoned to the Foreign Office for a rebuke over the "utterly unacceptable" violence being inflicted on civilians in the country as President Bashar Assad's regime cracks down on dissent.
Racist emails sent to archbishop
Police are investigating racist emails sent to the Archbishop of York following controversial comments he made about same-sex marriage.
'Positivity' led to lottery win
A couple have said positive thinking helped them to win a lottery jackpot of more than £2 million.
Warning on jobless youth 'timebomb'
Youth unemployment has become an "emergency", which has been described as a £28 billion "timebomb" under the UK's finances.
Military wife choir raises £500,000
The Military Wives Choir said they were still "pinching themselves" as they announced their Christmas number one single had raised more than half a million pounds for charity.
I am feeling fabulous, says Holden
Amanda Holden has assured fans she is feeling "fabulous" after battling for her life after giving birth and declared: "Our family is complete."
Davey hails UK on energy efficiency
New Energy Secretary Ed Davey has said that British companies are "leading the world" in creating green jobs and improving energy efficiency.
Capello criticises Terry decision
Major question marks hang over Fabio Capello's status as England coach after he spoke out in defence of axed skipper John Terry.
Miliband to stay on back benches
David Miliband has said he would stay off the Labour front benches to avoid creating a "soap opera".
Scroungers rhetoric 'fuels abuse'
Government focus on alleged fraud and over-claiming to justify cuts in benefits is fuelling abuse against disabled people, charities have warned.
Scrap tax relief on top pay: TUC
Union leaders have stepped up their attack on bankers' bonuses by claiming that changes to the tax system could raise £1.7 billion a year.
Labour attacks Health Bill costs
Money earmarked for the costs of reorganising the National Health Service could pay to prevent the loss of 6,000 nursing jobs, Labour claims.
Diabetes 'raises birth defect risk'
Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect, according to new research.
Economic crisis 'leads to action'
The economic crisis has led to 85% of UK adults deciding to take action in their lives when they would previously have sat back, a study claims.
Dallas star Tilton exits ice show
Dallas star Charlene Tilton finally has been voted off Dancing On Ice after she lost a skate-off against children's TV presenter Sam Nixon.
Capello criticises Terry decision
Major question marks hang over Fabio Capello's status as England coach after he spoke out in defence of axed skipper John Terry.
PM warned over vulnerable families
Highly vulnerable households risk being harmed by the Government's "populist" benefit cap, the woman appointed by David Cameron to get families back into work has warned.
Barclays 'set to reveal pay cuts'
Barclays will reportedly attempt to defend itself against "banker bashing" this week by revealing that it has cut pay and met targets for lending to businesses.
Queen marks milestone with new vow
The Queen has marked the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne by renewing her pledge to serve the nation and its people.
Summit tackles 'whiplash epidemic'
A summit of top cabinet ministers are to discuss ways to slash the number of whiplash claims forcing up car insurance premiums in Britain.
Falklands moves 'entirely routine'
Deployments of a warship and Prince William to the Falkland Islands are "entirely routine", the Foreign Secretary said.
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