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Red Arrows cleared for new displays
The RAF's Red Arrows air display team has been cleared by the Chief of the Air Staff to fly in displays this year, the RAF said.
TV baker Hollywood splits from wife
Culinary TV star Paul Hollywood has split from his wife after 15 years of marriage.
Fire services 'could save £200m'
Fire and rescue services in England could save up to £200 million a year if they were operated more efficiently, according to a report.
UK man jailed for Cyprus killing
A UK tourist has been jailed for eight years for the manslaughter of a British soldier in Cyprus, the Ministry of Defence said.
Protesters reject Farage accusation
Independence campaigners have hit out at Ukip leader Nigel Farage's attack on "anti-English" demonstrators whose protests led to him being barricaded in a pub during a campaign trip.
'No great demand for gay marriage'
Prime Minister David Cameron's plans for same-sex marriage have unnecessarily upset "vast numbers of people", Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has said.
King Richard's head goes on display
A facial reconstruction of King Richard III is going on display in Leicester's Guildhall on the first stop of a nationwide tour.
First chief social worker appointed
Education Secretary Michael Gove has announced the appointment of the first Chief Social Worker for children and families in England, as well as a new fast-track scheme designed to attract top graduates into the profession.
Angry Scottish mob tells Ukip leader Nigel Farage to ‘go back to England’
Nigel Farage, leader of the UK Independence Party, had to be given a police escort through an angry crowd as he tried to take his party's anti-EU message to Scotland.
Boat death father calls for new law
A man whose son was killed by a runaway speedboat 13 years ago is calling for Government legislation to be introduced to prevent further tragedy.
Google faces tax attack: MPs confront search giant over 'devious, calculating and unethical' tactics to pay less
Google was branded “devious, calculating and unethical” by MPs who accused the internet giant of deliberately subverting its motto, “don't be evil”, in order to pay less tax.
Soap actor faces court hearing
Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell will appear in court later for a further hearing over alleged child sex offences.
Royal reward for wounded soldier
A soldier thought to have survived the worst ever battlefield injuries in Afghanistan will be made an MBE by the Prince of Wales.
Custody death case review published
Police could face misconduct proceedings over the way they dealt with a musician who died in custody, in the wake of a new review.
Petrol and diesel prices down: AA
Average petrol and diesel prices have fallen but the situation remains fragile, according to the AA.
Special traffic courts to be set up
Traffic-light jumpers and speeding motorists are to be dealt with in special traffic courts in a bid to free up time for more serious cases, the Government said.
Hug your children, parents urged
Parents should give their children "lots of hugs", play games and ensure youngsters get enough sleep, according to new advice from headteachers.
Farne Islands puffin census starts
A puffin census is under way on the Farne Islands as National Trust rangers attempt to determine how many breeding pairs of the birds live on the iconic habitat.
Cameron floats childcare compromise
David Cameron has signalled he is ready to compromise to end the coalition stand-off over flagship childcare reforms.
Dead woman's husband found hanged
A husband is thought to have strangled his wife then hanged himself, police have said.
Facebook too old, say teens
Twitter booming as social media destination
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Derry's Leah Totton 'will go far', says Apprentice reject Uzma Yakoob new
Leah Totton will go far in the contest to win Lord Alan Sugar's The Apprentice, the show's latest reject has predicted.
One sentence story writer honoured new
An author who pens stories the length of a sentence has scooped this year's Man Booker International Prize.
Attack on Woolwich soldier is 'not like IRA' terror threat new
Terrorism experts have said the killing of a man believed to be a soldier is a "departure" from previous attacks and represents a "new round of terror threats in this country".
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Former Manchester United defender Brian Greenhoff dies, aged 60 new
Former Manchester United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died, aged 60.
Tindall ready to use experience new
Mike Tindall is relishing the chance to test his experience against Gloucester's youth when he lines up for the Barbarians against England on Sunday.
Manuel Pellegrini leaves Malaga - sparking Manchester City speculation new
Malaga have confirmed that Manuel Pellegrini will not be in charge of the club next season.
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Graham: I'll miss playing stripper new
The Hangover III star Heather Graham says she will miss playing sexy stripper Jade because the excitement makes up for her "boring" real life.
X Factor musical - I Can't Sing! new
The name of the new X Factor musical has been announced - I Can't Sing!
Cotillard stalker gets probation new
A New York City woman has been sentenced to probation for stalking actress Marion Cotillard on the Internet.
