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Bridger: I could have burnt body new
The former slaughterman accused of murdering schoolgirl April Jones told police that he "could have burnt the body", a court has been told.
Airport bird smuggling bid thwarted new
Attempts to bring live fighting birds through a British airport in suitcases were "astonishing", Border Force has said.
Company boss allegedly defrauded in dumper truck deal wins legal action over bank new
A company boss allegedly defrauded in a £91,000 deal to sell two dumper trucks overseas has won a legal action against his bank.
Cregan not guilty pleas 'bizarre' new
One-eyed police killer Dale Cregan "bizarrely" pleaded not guilty to two murders despite admitting them "numerous times", a jury has been told.
Shatter defends use of Garda data new
Justice Minister Alan Shatter has said he discovered during a Garda briefing that Independent TD Mick Wallace was stopped for using a mobile phone while driving.
Man with knife threatened to kill ex-girlfriend, court hears new
A woman allegedly woke to discover her ex-boyfriend by her bedside holding a knife, the High Court heard today.
Interactive Graphic: Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race tracker new
The sixth round of the F1 World Championship is due to get underway in Monaco, Monte Carlo on May 26. This interactive graphic shows an animated guide to the circuit with the gear and speeds around the track.
Princes at Help for Heroes centre new
Princes William and Harry are visiting a Help for Heroes Recovery Centre.
Grants awarded to protect habitats new
More than £4 million of grants are to be spent to help protect the natural environment, it has been revealed.
Warning over hospital capacity new
Hospitals are "dangerously close to full", Labour has warned after it emerged that the number of hospital beds available to patients in England has shrunk by almost 6% since the coalition Government took office.
Second body found after home gas explosion new
A second body has been discovered in the remains of a terraced house which was destroyed by a suspected gas blast.
Bond watch found at car boot sale new
James Bond's geiger counter wristwatch from hit movie Thunderball has turned up at a car boot sale following years of mystery about its whereabouts.
Security alert at Fermanagh courthouse declared a hoax
A security alert at Enniskillen courthouse earlier today has been declared a hoax.
Two held in ex-Garda murder probe new
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a former garda.
Neville Neville to be charged with sexual assault new
The father of Premier League and England footballers Gary and Phil Neville will be charged with sexual assault.
Neville Neville to contest charge
The father of Premier League and England footballers Gary and Phil Neville "strenuously denies" an allegation of sexual assault, his lawyer has said.
Man dies in traffic island crash
A 24-year-old motorist has died after his car crashed into a traffic island.
Armed gang rob cash in transit van
A gang of four men have robbed a cash in transit van in Co Antrim.
Farage moves to exploit Tory unrest
UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage has moved to exploit unrest within the Conservative ranks, urging discontented Tories to defect to his party.
Man charged with comedy night fraud
A man who allegedly posed as the brother of comedian Peter Kay to con pub landlords has been charged with fraud, police have said.
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Latest News
Ferris wheel world record broken new
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favourite.
Airport bird smuggling bid thwarted new
Attempts to bring live fighting birds through a British airport in suitcases were "astonishing", Border Force has said.
Surgeons use chain to rebuild jaw new
A cancer patient has thanked surgeons for saving her life by rebuilding part of her jaw using a chain similar to those used on bicycles.
Latest Sport
Fernandinho tweets City wish new
Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho has confirmed he wants to join Manchester City.
Interactive Graphic: Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race tracker new
The sixth round of the F1 World Championship is due to get underway in Monaco, Monte Carlo on May 26. This interactive graphic shows an animated guide to the circuit with the gear and speeds around the track.
Lampard: Mourinho was the best new
Frank Lampard has lauded the man-management credentials of former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho ahead of an expected second coming of the Special One this summer.
Latest Showbiz
BGT's Maarty wants Alesha duet new
Britain's Got Talent star Maarty Broekman wants to make music with judge Alesha Dixon, and is planning to get in touch with her after the finals.
Rod Stewart: My son thinks I'm a plumber new
Rod Stewart has revealed his new album Time was inspired by his autobiography.
Chris Brown gives advice to Bieber new
Chris Brown has congratulated Justin Bieber on his success at the Billboard Music Awards.
