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UK tycoon 'loses £850,000' at poker
A hedge-fund tycoon lost more than £850,000 in a poker game at the weekend, it has been reported.
Pupils praised over river rescue
A team of "selfless" school pupils relinquished their chances of finishing the Ten Tors Challenge to rescue a girl from a swollen river and guide dozens of other competitors to safety.
Snow forecast for highest ground
Spring and Summer are staying away as snow is expected to fall in high regions with heavy rain elsewhere.
Longer tours of duty for UK troops
British troops are to serve longer tours of duty in Afghanistan, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced.
Harry sees fall-out from Sandy
Prince Harry has surveyed scenes of devastation in two New Jersey seaside towns that suffered the brunt of Superstorm Sandy.
Cameron 'dealt blow' after EU vote
David Cameron was dealt a "devastating blow" when more than 100 Conservative MPs backed a vote criticising the Government's failure to bring forward plans to enshrine an EU referendum in law.
April Jones ‘shed blood in house of accused’
A forensic scientist has said evidence found in the home of Mark Bridger indicated that five-year-old April Jones had been lying on his living room floor “shedding blood”.
Actor Roache bailed on rape charges
Veteran Coronation Street actor Bill Roache has made his first appearance in court accused of raping a 15-year-old girl.
David Cameron to publish Bill on EU referendum
David Cameron will today try to quell a growing rebellion by his Conservative MPs over Europe by publishing a draft Bill to guarantee that an in/out referendum on Europe will be held by 2017.
Tia Sharp's killer should be hanged, says father
The father of murdered schoolgirl Tia Sharp said her killer should “serve his time and then be hung”.
Video: Wiltshire police use two patrol cars and PCSO to move a mobility scooter
Wiltshire police have defended using a convoy of patrol cars to escort a community support officer riding a mobility scooter.
Orders 'fail to protect children'
Civil court orders aimed at stopping sex offenders from preying on children after they are released from jail are "not fit for purpose" and are failing to protect children from sexual abuse, a report has found.
MasterChef undermines cooks - Delia
Cookery queen Delia Smith has taken a swipe at MasterChef for undermining the confidence of aspiring cooks.
Charity issues beach litter warning
Increasing amounts of litter from sweet wrappers to cigarette butts are being found on UK beaches, according to a survey that raises concerns anti-littering campaigns are now falling on deaf ears.
Titchmarsh defends gardening jobs
Gardeners must show that their profession is not for "thick, dull or unadventurous" people, Alan Titchmarsh has said, as figures revealed that horticultural firms are struggling to find skilled workers.
'Bottom biting' council boss suspended
A Neath Port Talbot council boss has been suspended over allegations she bit the bottom of her only male colleague in an all-female department.
Bid to put brake on Mway fuel costs
Motorway service stations could be forced to display prices of cheaper rivals, it has been revealed.
Cameron to publish Bill for EU vote
David Cameron is to push for legislation during this Parliament guaranteeing an in/out EU referendum by the end of 2017.
Thousands say farewell to Sir Alex
Thousands of Manchester United fans painted the town red to say farewell to legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Humphrys grilling wins radio award
Today programme host John Humphrys has triumphed at the Sony Awards tonight, landing the radio journalism award after his grilling of George Entwistle led to the BBC director-general quitting hours later.
Madeleine McCann: New suspects identified by UK police
North West 200: Live pictures plus race schedule
In Pictures: Balmoral Show new
Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Egypt holiday anguish as little Chloe Johnson dies in resort pool tragedy new
A grief-stricken family from London is trying to some to terms with death a little girl who drowned during a holiday at the Egytian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Young women killed in car crash new
A teenage driver and her female passenger have died and three men are in hospital after their car careered off the road into undergrowth.
'Amazing' slimmer loses 21 stone new
A woman branded morbidly obese by her GP has lost 21 stone in weight after an embarrassing trip to the dentist forced her to act.
Latest Sport
Read inspires Crusaders new
Skipper Kieran Read led the way as the Crusaders eased to a 23-3 victory over the Blues at the AMI Stadium.
Mancini thanks City fans new
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has thanked fans for their support during his three-and-a-half year stint at the club.
Hammers rule out new Pogatetz deal new
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed the club will not be extending on-loan defender Emanuel Pogatetz's stay at the club.
Latest Showbiz
Lohan ‘avoiding Mueller in rehab’ new
Lindsay Lohan is dodging Brooke Mueller in rehab despite repeated attempts on Brooke’s part to reach out to her, according to a new report.
Emma Watson: I have an alibi! new
The Bling Ring star Emma Watson laughs off playful hearsay she and her cast mates may have pulled off the Chopard jewellery heist that went down in a Cannes hotel room Thursday night.
Beyoncé expecting second child - Blue Ivy and Jay-Z braced for stiff competition new
Beyoncé Knowles is expecting her second child with husband Jay-Z, a source has confirmed.
