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Police watchdog probes custody death

Sat, 2013-03-30 08:57
Northumbria police and crime commissioner Vera Baird promises any necessary action as the IPCC investigates a second death in custody this month.

Egypt satirist faces arrest warrant

Sat, 2013-03-30 08:53
An arrest warrant is issued for popular Egyptian television satirist Bassem Youssef for allegedly insulting Islam and President Mohamed Morsi.

NUT calls for Ofsted chief to resign

Sat, 2013-03-30 08:42
The National Union of Teachers (NUT) calls for the resignation of Ofsted chief inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw over claims he is demoralising teachers.

Cyprus depositors 'could lose 60%'

Sat, 2013-03-30 08:25
Bank of Cyprus depositors with more than 100,000 euros could lose up to 60% as part of an EU-IMF bailout restructuring move, officials say.

Wilkinson to play on next season

Sat, 2013-03-30 08:24
Former England international Jonny Wilkinson is set to play on for another season with Toulon after considering retirement.

NG Dragons 20-28 Scarlets

Sat, 2013-03-30 08:21
The Scarlets kick off Welsh rugby's Pro12 Judgement Day with victory, but are denied a bonus point by battling Newport Gwent Dragons.

PM marginalising Christians - Carey

Sat, 2013-03-30 07:57
The former archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, accuses David Cameron of increasing the anxieties of Christians who want to practise their faith.

Opponents of 'bedroom tax' protest

Sat, 2013-03-30 07:54
Thousands of people demonstrate against changes to the benefits system which they describe as a "bedroom tax".

Mandela breathing without difficulty

Sat, 2013-03-30 07:53
Nelson Mandela is breathing without difficulty in hospital, the South African presidency says, after excess fluid in his lungs was drained.

Postal workers strike over changes

Sat, 2013-03-30 07:43
Post Office workers strike over franchising plans which they claim will downgrade several major Post Offices in Wales.

Levitate lands Lincoln Handicap

Sat, 2013-03-30 07:33
The 20-1 chance Levitate, ridden by Darren Egan, holds on in a close finish to win the rescheduled Lincoln Handicap.

Elderly woman dies after Bangor RTC

Sat, 2013-03-30 07:28
A woman in her 90s dies following a road traffic collision in Bangor, County Down.

Plan in for Amy Winehouse statue

Sat, 2013-03-30 07:09
Plans are submitted for a life-sized statue of Amy Winehouse for the Roundhouse in Camden, north-west London.

VIDEO: Leeds heart surgery data 'wrong'

Sat, 2013-03-30 07:05
Children's heart surgery was wrongly suspended at Leeds General Infirmary because of "incomplete" information, a senior doctor has said.

Sunderland 0-1 Man Utd

Sat, 2013-03-30 06:59
Manchester United edge closer to the Premier League title and further deepen Sunderland's relegation fears.

Help for snow-hit sheep farmers

Sat, 2013-03-30 06:51
Easing pressure on farmers in north and mid Wales who lost livestock in heavy snow is an "urgent priority" says the Welsh government.

Ban for 'axe handle assault' accused

Sat, 2013-03-30 06:28
A man is banned from entering a town in the Scottish Borders after being accused of using an axe handle in an assault.

Saints confirm offer for North

Sat, 2013-03-30 06:21
Northampton are giving Wales wing George North 'time and space' to consider a move from Scarlets to Franklin's Gardens.

Tennant to make Doctor Who return

Sat, 2013-03-30 05:59
David Tennant and Billie Piper will appear in the 50th anniversary special of Doctor Who, the BBC confirms.

NZ cricketer Ryder out of coma

Sat, 2013-03-30 05:56
New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder has come out of a medically-induced coma, three days after he was attacked outside a bar in Christchurch.
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