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Woolwich Angels petition presented

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:56:20 GMT

A petition calling for bravery medals to be given to three women who intervened in the aftermath of the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby is to be presented to Downing Street.

Saatchi 'admits Lawson assault'

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:49:22 GMT

Art collector Charles Saatchi has admitted assaulting his wife Nigella Lawson during an argument outside a London restaurant, it is understood.

Children more at risk on roads

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:22:53 GMT

The proportional share of death and serious injury on the roads involving children aged under five is at the highest level for 10 years, according to a report.

TV licence fee excuses revealed

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:22:52 GMT

A homeowner tried to wriggle out of paying their TV licence fee by claiming they merely used the glow from the set as a lamp to help them read.

Prison wing lambasted in report

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:22:51 GMT

A prison wing for low-risk inmates has been described by inspectors as the "worst establishment we have inspected in many years" following an unannounced visit.

Doubts raised over value of HS2

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:22:49 GMT

Demand for the HS2 high-speed rail project has "likely been overestimated" and the £33 billion project does not offer good value for money, according to a report by a think-tank.

'Huge problems' in social services

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:22:47 GMT

Huge problems are building up in social services departments because of staff shortages and "impossibly high" child protection caseloads, a union has warned.

Putin tackled over stance on Syria

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:26:16 GMT

Western nations are facing down Russian president Vladimir Putin at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland over his support for the regime of Bashar Assad in Syria.

Murray Walker diagnosed with cancer

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:06:50 GMT

Former Formula One commentator Murray Walker has been diagnosed with cancer.

Crews battle recycling plant blaze

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:46:29 GMT

Firefighters are continuing to battle a huge fire at a recycling plant - as environmental teams try to prevent polluted water escaping the site.

Council accused over plantpot ban

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:16:50 GMT

Gardeners who won council awards for sprucing up their pedestrianised street said they have been asked to remove hundreds of pots because of health and safety concerns.

Man jailed for killing daughter

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:21:01 GMT

A man has been jailed for two years for the manslaughter of his daughter who contracted swine flu and died after she was seriously injured when he shook her.

Men urged to discuss health issues

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:50:16 GMT

Samuel L Jackson has urged men to be more open about their health problems in an attempt to tackle cancer.

Pc tells of grapple with attacker

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:06:07 GMT

A police officer has described wrestling a knife-wielding attacker to the ground moments after he had stabbed worshippers at a mosque.

Teacher 'was concerned' for girl

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:36:59 GMT

A schoolgirl allegedly abducted to France by her married maths teacher has told a court that he came with her because he feared she might commit suicide.

Nigella pictures 'a playful tiff'

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:21:21 GMT

Photographs which appear to show Charles Saatchi grabbing his wife Nigella Lawson's throat were the result of a "playful tiff", he said.

Ofcom probes soldier murder footage

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:39:55 GMT

TV watchdog Ofcom has launched an investigation over the decision by broadcasters to air footage before the watershed from the scene of the murder of soldier Lee Rigby.

Girl abduction charge man remanded

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:31:41 GMT

A 35-year-old man accused of abducting a 14-year-old girl has been remanded in custody by magistrates.

Cameron talks up free trade deal

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:18:23 GMT

Europe and the US have launched talks on a free trade deal which Prime Minister David Cameron believes could add £100 billion to the European Union (EU) economy.

Golf champ Rose shows off trophy

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:14:59 GMT

US Open winner Justin Rose has proudly shown off his new trophy after becoming the first English golfer to take the title in more than four decades.