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A&E units dropping four-hour target new
Many hospital emergency departments have dropped the Government's four-hour target to deal with patients because of soaring demand, MPs have heard.
Apple boss to face inquiry on taxes new
The head of Apple is due to appear before a US inquiry after the company was accused of avoiding paying billions of dollars in US taxes.
Mother suspect in girl murder probe new
Detectives are treating the death of a 20-month-old girl as murder and have named her mother as a suspect.
Hastings backs Wilko for Lions new
Former British and Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings expects to see Jonny Wilkinson in the fabled red jersey on this summer's tour to Australia.
Did the pope perform an exorcism? new
Religious observers are asking: "Is Pope Francis an exorcist?" after an incident in St Peter's Square.
Queen 'deeply saddened' by deaths new
The Queen said she was "deeply saddened" by the loss of life and devastation caused by the tornado in Oklahoma and sent her "deepest sympathies" to all those whose lives have been affected.
New Prisoner Ombudsman appointed new
Tom McGonigle, a Criminal Justice Inspector, is to be the new Northern Ireland Prisoner Ombudsman.
Metallica's Lars shocked by Cannes new
Metallica's Lars Ulrich confessed he was surprised by the pace at the Cannes Film Festival, insisting it had been really hard work.
Moscow claims Eurovision vote theft new
Russia is investigating an alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Michael 'in shock' says eyewitness new
George Michael fell from his vehicle on to the carriageway of the M1 motorway, an eyewitness has claimed.
James Caan not a fan of Hollywood new
James Caan says he's not impressed by today's films.
Rhys Meyers for Star Wars VII? new
Jonathan Rhys Meyers is rumoured to be in talks to star in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII.
Legislating for 'killing babies' new
Including the threat of suicide as grounds for termination in changes to Ireland's strict abortion regime is like legislating for the killing of babies, it has been suggested.
United top TV earnings new
Manchester United earned a record £60.8million in Premier League TV money after winning the title - but even the club that finishes bottom next season will exceed that income due to the top flight's huge new broadcasting deals.
I've enjoyed every minute - Carroll new
Andy Carroll maintains he has enjoyed every minute of his season-long loan at West Ham but the long-term future of the England forward remains unclear.
Fulham set to sign Boateng new
Fulham are set to complete the signing of Ghana international Derek Boateng, Press Association Sport understands.
Comedy scriptwriter Braben dies new
Comedy writer Eddie Braben, the third man behind the success of Morecambe and Wise, has died at the age of 82, his manager said.
Germany nationalises Bieber monkey new
Justin Bieber's pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany.
Comedy scriptwriter Braben dies new
Comedy writer Eddie Braben, the third man behind the success of Morecambe and Wise, has died at the age of 82, his manager said.
Singer 'in shock' after road 'fall' new
Injured singer George Michael fell from his vehicle on to the carriageway of the M1 motorway, an eyewitness has claimed.
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Latest News
Mother suspect in girl murder probe new
Detectives are treating the death of a 20-month-old girl as murder and have named her mother as a suspect.
Did the pope perform an exorcism? new
Religious observers are asking: "Is Pope Francis an exorcist?" after an incident in St Peter's Square.
Queen 'deeply saddened' by deaths new
The Queen said she was "deeply saddened" by the loss of life and devastation caused by the tornado in Oklahoma and sent her "deepest sympathies" to all those whose lives have been affected.
Latest Sport
Hastings backs Wilko for Lions new
Former British and Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings expects to see Jonny Wilkinson in the fabled red jersey on this summer's tour to Australia.
Liverpool close in on Manchester City's Kolo Toure new
Liverpool are hoping to sign Kolo Toure when his contract expires this summer.
Johnson backs Di Canio methods new
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is in favour of manager Paolo Di Canio's hardline approach to the job if it brings about an improvement in results.
Latest Showbiz
Michael 'in shock' says eyewitness new
George Michael fell from his vehicle on to the carriageway of the M1 motorway, an eyewitness has claimed.
James Caan not a fan of Hollywood new
James Caan says he's not impressed by today's films.
Comedy scriptwriter Braben dies new
Comedy writer Eddie Braben, the third man behind the success of Morecambe and Wise, has died at the age of 82, his manager said.
