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Tulisa quits X Factor judge job new
Tulisa Contostavlos has finally confirmed she will not be returning as a judge to X Factor this year.
Briton in Everest triple peak coup new
Britain's most successful mountaineer has become the first person to scale the three peaks of Mount Everest's Western Cwm in one climb.
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.
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.
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.
Comedy scriptwriter Braben dies
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'
Injured singer George Michael fell from his vehicle on to the carriageway of the M1 motorway, an eyewitness has claimed.
Dancing On Ice to end next year
Popular TV series Dancing On Ice is to be axed after one further series, it was announced.
New baby joy for Wayne and Coleen
Manchester United star Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen have had a second son, the couple have announced.
Vaccine for animal birth defects
A new vaccine is being made available to prevent a disease which causes severe birth defects and miscarriages in livestock, it has been announced.
Treasury not to be trusted: Salmond
A claim that the UK Treasury deliberately undervalued Scotland's oil in the 1970s to head off the threat of nationalism is evidence that it cannot be trusted in the independence campaign, according to the First Minister.
Deal rescues gay marriage bill
The legalisation of gay marriage is poised to be approved by MPs after surviving a Tory backbench bid to derail it.
Stars among the flowers at Chelsea
CELEBRITIES flocked to London for a sneak preview of the world's most famous flower show as it celebrated its centenary year.
Search of MP's office is linked to rape claim
The offices of Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans have been searched by police in connection with an investigation into allegations of rape and sexual assault.
Major Major Tim Peake set for space odyssey
A former Army test pilot is to become the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS) – and says it will be less dangerous than his old job.
Staff at British intelligence agency GCHQ rapped as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange reveals messages that he says point to 'fit up'
GCHQ, the British government's intelligence agency dealing with communications, has asked staff to behave more professionally after Julian Assange obtained internal e-mails saying he may have been framed over charges of sexual assault.
Work Programme is failing, say MPs
The Government's flagship scheme for helping the unemployed find work appears to be failing to tackle the most difficult cases, according to a Commons committee.
Family urge murder case inquiry
The family of a woman who was strangled after being left in the clutches of a convicted murderer plan to sue the police over a catalogue of blunders and are calling for a public inquiry into how forces deal with domestic violence.
Obesity prospects 'set in womb'
The likelihood of adults developing obesity and many other health problems might be determined in the womb, according to a new report.
Cut schools budget, says think-tank
The Government could cut schools spending without compromising standards, an independent think-tank has claimed.
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Latest News
Tulisa quits X Factor judge job new
Tulisa Contostavlos has finally confirmed she will not be returning as a judge to X Factor this year.
Dementia death toll hits new high new
The number of deaths from dementia in Northern Ireland hit a new high of 1,400 last year, it has been revealed.
Primary school IT tests in Northern Ireland 'no longer compulsory' after litany of glitches new
Computer-based literacy and numeracy tests used by primary schools in Northern Ireland will no longer be compulsory following a series of technical glitches, it was revealed.
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
Brian May hopes Voice dies soon new
Brian May has hit out at The Voice, saying he hopes the show will "die a natural death very soon".
Douglas: I'm 'proud' of Zeta Jones new
Michael Douglas has spoken of his pride in wife Catherine Zeta Jones, as she returns home after a stint in rehab.
BGT's Aliki: I embrace every moment new
Britain's Got Talent contestant Aliki Chrysochou has told how battling a deadly brain disease encouraged her to seize the day and enter the show.
