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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.
Sturgeon in economic policy attack
The Scottish Government is launching an attack on Westminster-led economic policy in its latest attempt to promote independence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tot's miracle escape in fatal gas blast at house
A man and a woman who died in a suspected gas blast have been named locally as Jeanette and Leslie Rourke.
Deal heads off Tory revolt over same-sex marriage
Plans to allow same-sex marriage in the UK have survived a Tory backlash after a fraught debate in the House of Commons.
Father in court for killing his children
A divorced British father with a history of drunkenness and domestic violence has been formally accused of killing his two children, found with their throats cut in his flat in southern France.
I may have burnt body, says April Jones murder accused
The former slaughterman accused of murdering schoolgirl April Jones told police that he "could have burnt the body", a court has heard.
David Cameron offers review of civil partnerships as gay marriage Bill clears major hurdle
Moves to legalise gay marriage in Britain cleared a crucial parliamentary hurdle as it emerged that civil partnerships could be abolished as the price for getting David Cameron’s plans on to the statute book.
Male eating disorder 'diagnoses up'
There has been a dramatic rise in the number of men diagnosed with eating disorders in the last decade, research suggests.
Bed sharing 'raises cot death risk'
Around 120 baby deaths could be prevented in the UK every year if parents stopped sharing beds with their children, research has suggested.
Agreement saves gay marriage bill
Plans to allow same-sex marriage survived a Conservative backlash after a fraught debate in the House of Commons.
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Latest News
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.
Oklahoma tornado: Children pulled alive from wreckage as rescuers search for survivors with many believed to be trapped under debris
A huge tornado that tore through Oklahoma City suburbs has killed at least 51 people, including 20 children, officials in the United States say.
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.
Latest Sport
Rain wipes games but heat is off on backlog new
A second successive wash-out, even at this early stage of the season, would normally leave clubs in both the NCU and North West panicking about a glut of fixtures ahead but, with only eight teams now in top flight cricket throughout Ireland, the pressure is off.
Gatland delighted with progress new
Warren Gatland has revealed that the British and Irish Lions' backs last week put their Wales counterparts "to the sword" as part of their preparations for Australia.
Klopp heartbroken at Kagawa fate new
Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp says his "heart breaks" to see Shinji Kagawa playing a bit-part role at Manchester United.
Latest Showbiz
Kelly Rowland joining US X Factor new
Simon Cowell has added former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland and Latin artist Paulina Rubio to the judging panel of the US version of The X Factor.
Abbingdon: Bankrupt publicity mean
Amanda Abbington - the long-term partner of Hollywood star Martin Freeman - has called it "mean" and upsetting that her bankruptcy woes went public.
The Doors founder dies aged 74
Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died. He was 74.
