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Gazza recovering after car crash
Ex-footballer Paul Gascoigne is recovering in hospital after a car crash on Newcastle’s Quayside. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Mother-of-four dies after fight
Police launch a murder inquiry after a mother-of-four is killed following a street fight in South Lanarkshire. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
UK and US ambassadors to go Dutch after football bet
A transatlantic bet between the UK and US ambassadors over the result of the England v USA game means they will have to pay for their own meals This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. ... »
Hunt for missing after US floods
Rescuers in the US state of Arkansas search for dozens of people missing after deadly floods swept through a national park. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Cannabis warning after stabbings
A man cleared of stabbing 11 people by reason of insanity warns people against taking skunk cannabis. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Gulfs remain after climate talks
UN climate talks end in Bonn with talk of an improved mood but major gulfs remain between blocs. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Cameron visits injured after gun killings
David Cameron visits the hospital where survivors of Cumbria gunman Derrick Bird are being treated, as more tributes are paid to victims. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Shaka Zulu statue removed from S African airport after protests
South African authorities remove a statue of former Zulu King Shaka at Durban’s new King Shaka International Airport after protests that the king had not been portrayed properly. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Corrie postponed after shootings
An episode of Coronation Street featuring guns prominently is not aired in the wake of the Cumbrian shootings. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Gores to separate after 40 years
Former US Vice President Al Gore and his wife Tipper say they are are separating after 40 years of marriage. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
RAF chief dies after charity race
The second most senior officer in the RAF has died after collapsing while taking part in a charity triathlon, the Ministry of Defence has said. Air Chief Marshal Sir Christopher Moran was competing in the event at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on Wednesday. The 54-year-old father-of-three had served as Commander-in-Chief of Air Command for... »
Foxconn opens doors after deaths
Tawian iPhone-maker Foxconn shows journalists around its Shenzhen factory after a series of suicides by its workers. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Four still critical after crash
Four people remain in a critical condition after two schoolchildren and a motorist were killed when a school bus hit a car and overturned. The 49-seater was taking pupils home from Keswick School in Cumbria when it crashed on the A66 near Bassenthwaite Lake just before 1600 BST. Six helicopters ferried the most servely injured... »
Curfew in Bangkok after surrender
Fires rage in the Thai capital Bangkok as a curfew is imposed after the surrender of red-shirt protest leaders. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
FA chief quits after referee claims
The Football Association has refused to comment on newspaper claims its chairman Lord Triesman said Spain was planning to bribe World Cup referees. Triesman alleged in the Mail on Sunday Spain could end its bid to host the 2018 World Cup if rival bidder Russia helped bribe referees in South Africa. The 66-year-old Labour peer... »
MP recovering after stab attack
Labour MP Stephen Timms is said to be "in good spirits" in hospital after being stabbed twice in the stomach by a woman at his constituency surgery. The former treasury minister, 54, was left covered in blood after the attack in Newham, east London, on Friday. He is in a stable condition in hospital with... »
Bangkok tense after fatal clashes
Thai security forces and anti-government protesters remained in a stand-off in Bangkok after clashes overnight in which one person died. Shots and bangs were heard overnight as security forces moved to cut power and seal off access to the large protest camp in the city centre. Earlier, a renegade general supporting the protesters was shot... »
Shares slip back after big gains
Stock markets fall after global shares surged on Monday in the wake of a deal to tackle Europe’s debt crisis. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Farage ‘luckiest man’ after crash
The former UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader said he was "the luckiest man alive" after surviving a light aircraft crash during his election campaign. Nigel Farage, 46, was discharged from hospital two days after the plane he was in crashed in Northamptonshire. He said he feared he would burn to death in the wreckage and... »
Murder hunt after man shot dead
A murder inquiry has been launched after a man was shot dead in a north London street. Officers were called to Mount Pleasant Road, in Tottenham, at 1140 BST on Friday after receiving reports of gun shots being fired. The victim – thought to be aged 21 – died at the scene. A post-mortem examination... »
Tighter US security after NY plot
The US has tightens its flying restrictions after Saturday’s failed bomb attack on New York’s Times Square. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Cannes ‘ready’ after freak storm
Cannes Film Festival organisers say the French resort will be cleaned up for the event after it is hit by severe weather. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Flights resuming after ash risk
Aviation authorities in the Irish Republic say flights in and out of the country will be banned because of possible risks from volcanic ash. The new ban will apply from 0700 to 1300 (0600-1200 GMT) on Tuesday. Ash levels from a volcano in Iceland were predicted to exceed acceptable levels for jet engines, the Irish... »
Flights to resume after ash risk
Aviation authorities in the Irish Republic say flights in and out of the country will be banned because of possible risks from volcanic ash. The new ban will apply from 0700 to 1300 (0600-1200 GMT) on Tuesday. Ash levels from a volcano in Iceland were predicted to exceed acceptable levels for jet engines, the Irish... »
Boy dies after falling from ship
A 14-year-old sea cadet has died after falling overboard in the Solent. He was on the training ship, TS Royalist, which was anchored at Stokes Bay south of Gosport. Solent Coastguard received a call from the ship at about 2030 BST on Sunday reporting the incident and the coastguard helicopter was scrambled. The boy was... »
Plane diverted after bomb ‘joke’
An airliner travelling from Taiwan to China made an emergency landing after a passenger jokingly claimed he had a bomb on board, officials say. The Taipei-Shanghai flight of Taiwan’s China Airlines landed safely in Hangzhou, eastern China, and the passenger was held for questioning. Police then checked the man’s luggage and found no explosives. The... »
Cavendish withdrawn after V-sign
Mark Cavendish sent an emphatic message to his critics by sprinting to victory on stage two of the Tour de Romandie. The Isle of Man cyclist celebrated only his second stage win this season with a defiant gesture as he crossed the line. "It’s to say I’m back," said Cavendish, who had won eight stages... »
Mumbai hotel reopens after attack
The Oberoi hotel, one of the best-known landmarks in Mumbai, is due to re-open – 18 months after being badly damaged when militants stormed the Indian city. Nearly 170 people died in the attack, more than 30 of them Oberoi staff and guests of the luxury hotel. Every room was destroyed as the gunmen rampaged... »
Sandra Bullock returning Razzie after walking off with wrong gong
Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock is asked to return her Razzie award after accidentally walking off with the valuable prototype. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Oil rig off US sinks after blast
An oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico that caught fire after an explosion on Tuesday has now sunk, the US coastguard has said. The coastguard is still looking for 11 missing workers after the blast at the Deepwater Horizon rig. There has been no sign of the group despite efforts by patrol boats through... »
Boy died after swine flu mistake
An eight-year-old boy who was misdiagnosed with swine flu died as a result of natural causes aggravated by neglect, a coroner has ruled. Louis Austin, from Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, died from undiagnosed diabetes last July. His family had called for an ambulance but it was thought he was a low priority and one was... »
Thousands return after ash chaos
Thousands of air passengers have returned to the UK after a six-day flight ban caused by volcanic ash. Others remain stranded overseas, however, and travel companies think it may take weeks to repatriate everybody. Despite the large backlog, London’s Heathrow Airport has begun operating at 90% normal service, with other airports and airlines following its... »
Lineker makes Match of the Day kick-off after 24-hour journey
Presenter Gary Lineker made the Match of the Day line-up on Saturday night – but only after enduring a near 24-hour journey from Tenerife to London. Lineker, who was on holiday with his family when the Icelandic volcanic ash closed closed UK airspace, arrived back with only about two hours to spare. He had flown... »
Robot ‘helps arms after stroke’
Intensive therapy using a robot has helped patients improve arm movement years after having a stroke, according to a US study. Researchers from Brown University, in Rhode Island, used the machine to provide three months of training. The New England Journal of Medicine reported that many patients had improved quality of life. UK stroke experts... »
Supergrass split after 17 years
The Oxford band, famous for tunes like Alright and Caught By The Fuzz, have split up bringing to an end their 6 album career. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Ta-ra Corrie… Jack Duckworth bows out after 30 years
Bill Tarmey, who plays Jack Duckworth in Coronation Street, is to leave the ITV soap after more than 30 years. Fans of the show have been promised a "fitting" departure for the popular character, but producers but have not revealed any details. Tarmey, 69, who became one of TV’s best loved duos with his screen... »
Boy drowns after fleeing police
A teenage boy has drowned in Londonderry while fleeing from police. The incident happened in the Drumahoe area just after 1700 BST on Wednesday. Police said the boy ran off with another young man when they arrived to investigate reports of a disturbance on the Glenshane Road. The victim jumped into the River Faughan and... »
Rio begins recovery after floods
Officials are trying to restore order in the Rio de Janiero area of Brazil after more than 100 people were killed in landslides and floods. Rio’s mayor said road conditions had improved, but he urged people not to travel as many areas remained flooded. People living on hillsides were told to leave their homes for... »
Chinese miners rescued after week
Nine miners have been rescued from a flooded coal mine in northern China where 153 people have been trapped for a week, Chinese state TV has said. TV pictures showed the miners being taken in ambulances to hospitals. Some 3,000 people have been working round the clock to try to pump out the water to... »
Calm urged after S Africa killing
South African President Jacob Zuma has appealed for calm after the killing of the white supremacist leader, Eugene Terreblanche. Mr Zuma said South Africans must not allow anyone to take advantage of the "terrible deed" by inciting racial hatred. Police said Mr Terreblanche had been beaten to death in a dispute with two farm workers... »
Heather Mills ‘rude’ after split
Heather Mills’s former nanny has told an employment tribunal that her life was made a misery by her ex-boss. Sara Trumble, 26, of West Sussex, is seeking compensation from the former model, alleging unfair dismissal and sex discrimination. Ms Trumble claims Ms Mills became bad-tempered and rude following her split from Sir Paul McCartney. Ms... »
ITV axes The Bill after 27 years
The Bill will end this autumn following ITV’s decision to drop the long-running police drama after 27 years. "Times change, and so do the tastes of our audience," said Peter Fincham, the channel’s director of television. The move follows a major revamp that saw the drama relaunched as a weekly programme in a post-watershed slot.... »
BA services resume after strike
British Airways is trying to resume normal services following the end of a three-day strike by cabin crew. The airline says it has reinstated a number of flights over the next four days that were previously cancelled. BA is reviewing its schedule for a strike between 27 and 30 March which is again about pay... »
Huntley back in jail after attack
Soham murderer Ian Huntley has been returned to jail after treatment for a knife wound inflicted by another inmate at Frankland Prison in County Durham. The 36-year-old was reportedly slashed across the throat in the attack on Sunday – the second time he has been the target of violence inside jail. Huntley is serving life... »