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Kenny backs Shatter in Wallace row new
Enda Kenny has dismissed calls for Alan Shatter to resign over his use of confidential garda information against a political opponent during a live television broadcast.
Three jailed for fake £1 coins plot new
Three forgers have been jailed for what police believe is the largest ever plot to make fake pound coins in the UK, some of which may still be in circulation.
Jail term for 'sugar daddy' conman new
A heartless conman who fleeced more than £170,000 out of a string of women he met on a website for "sugar daddies" has been jailed for seven years.
Suicide at Notre Dame cathedral new
A man has shot himself dead at the altar of Notre Dame cathedral, forcing police to evacuate tourists from the 850-year-old monument.
Donkeys suspected of killing man new
Two donkeys are suspected of mauling an elderly man to death in Hungary.
Crews tackle industrial unit blaze new
Dozens of firefighters are tackling a blaze at a cooking oil recycling centre involving 500 tonnes of kerosene.
Australians win show garden prize new
An Australian team has won the best show garden prize for the first time in the Chelsea Flower Show's 100-year-history - with one of its members celebrating by stripping off and going for an impromptu swim.
Cockerill focused on Saints clash new
Leicester boss Richard Cockerill insists there will be no room for sentiment when the Tigers bid farewell to a number of favourites at Saturday's Aviva Premiership final against Northampton.
Stafford-row NHS boss to retire new
Embattled NHS boss Sir David Nicholson plans to retire next year. The NHS England chief executive will step down from his role next March.
Last-ditch appeal over measles jabs new
Health chiefs are appealing to children still unprotected against measles to sign up to an in-school vaccination drive before it ends.
BAE fined for 'preventable tragedy' new
Defence giant BAE Systems has been ordered to pay almost £350,000 in fines and costs after a worker died when he was crushed by a 145-tonne metal press at one of its sites, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed.
Wales needs better weather: Jones new
Wales needs better weather if its tourism industry is to prosper - says the country's own First Minister.
Call to tackle historic cases issue new
Political uncertainty over dealing with Northern Ireland's troubled past needs to be addressed, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has said.
Pulis to leave Stoke - report new
Stoke manager Tony Pulis is set to leave the club after almost seven years in charge, according to a Stoke Sentinel report.
Interflora wins M&S trademark case new
Flower delivery network Interflora has won its long-running trademark dispute with Marks & Spencer.
'Strong evidence' of burnt remains new
Experts found "very strong evidence" of burnt human skull remains at the home of the man accused of murdering April Jones, a jury has heard.
Gomez and Bieber's backstage kiss new
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber's on-off relationship appears to be on again, after they were caught on camera sharing a kiss backstage at the Billboard awards.
Elton John to play Hyde Park new
Sir Elton John, Kinks star Ray Davies and Elvis Costello will top the bill at a new outdoor summer festival in London's Hyde Park.
The Clash box set rarities revealed new
Unreleased recordings from the first ever recording session by punk pioneers The Clash are to finally see the light of day.
Little Boots UK Eurovision remedy? new
Little Boots reckons she could be the UK's Eurovision remedy.
In pictures: UK Soap Awards
New suspects in Maddie probe
In Pictures: North West 200
In Pictures: Balmoral Show
Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Kenny backs Shatter in Wallace row new
Enda Kenny has dismissed calls for Alan Shatter to resign over his use of confidential garda information against a political opponent during a live television broadcast.
Three jailed for fake £1 coins plot new
Three forgers have been jailed for what police believe is the largest ever plot to make fake pound coins in the UK, some of which may still be in circulation.
Jail term for 'sugar daddy' conman new
A heartless conman who fleeced more than £170,000 out of a string of women he met on a website for "sugar daddies" has been jailed for seven years.
Latest Sport
City clinch New York franchise deal new
Manchester City and baseball giants the New York Yankees have formed an agreement to purchase an expansion franchise in Major League Soccer, it has been announced.
Sherwood: Bale will stay at Spurs new
Tim Sherwood is "one million per cent" sure that Gareth Bale will stay at Tottenham this summer.
Cockerill focused on Saints clash new
Leicester boss Richard Cockerill insists there will be no room for sentiment when the Tigers bid farewell to a number of favourites at Saturday's Aviva Premiership final against Northampton.
Latest Showbiz
Gomez and Bieber's backstage kiss new
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber's on-off relationship appears to be on again, after they were caught on camera sharing a kiss backstage at the Billboard awards.
Moscow claims Eurovision vote theft new
Russia is investigating an alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Cotillard is colourful at Cannes new
Marion Cotillard stole the show at the premiere of her new film Blood Ties in Cannes in a multi-coloured Dior gown.
