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Kidnap couple's captors 'impatient'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:04:50 GMT

The British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates said their captors were "losing patience" and they could be killed within a week.

Policeman dies amid flooding chaos

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:41:22 GMT

It was the wettest day ever - and a family were left mourning a "heroic" policeman while thousands of others were left counting the cost.

Town holds 100th repatriation event

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:02:43 GMT

The widow of a soldier killed in Afghanistan bravely clutched a teddy bear as she watched his coffin pass through a town hosting its 100th repatriation ceremony.

Brown 'an optimist' over UK economy

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:02:42 GMT

Gordon Brown has brushed aside gloomy economic news, insisting he remained an "optimist" over the future of the country's finances.

Widow pays tribute to 'best friend'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:29:13 GMT

The widow of a hero police constable swept away when a bridge collapsed in floods has paid a moving tribute to her husband.

TV's O'Grady mourns pet dog Buster

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:21 GMT

TV host Paul O'Grady is mourning the death of his faithful sidekick, Buster.

Carjacker convicted of GBH on woman

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:21 GMT

A carjacker has been convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to a mother of four by running her over in her own vehicle.

Cut-off plan over illegal downloads

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:21 GMT

The Government has unveiled legislation designed to make Britain a "global digital capital", including plans to cut off people who repeatedly download music and films illegally.

Bank loses wheelchair access appeal

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:21 GMT

A disabled teenager denied access to his bank because there was no wheelchair access has won a landmark victory for disabled customers.

'Gangbos' extended to 14-year-olds

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:21 GMT

Powers aimed at tackling violent gangs are to be extended to children as young as 14.

1,900 jobs go as off-licences close

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:21 GMT

Administrators of Threshers owner First Quench have announced another swathe of store closures and more than 1,900 job losses.

Expenses-row MP denies 'house ban'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:21 GMT

The head of the Commons committee that deals with MPs' expenses abuse has dismissed an allegation that his wife banned him from the constituency home he claimed for as "akin to Harry Potter".

Floods cause devastation in Cumbria

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:21 GMT

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes in Cumbria after flooding of 'biblical proportions'.

Pc swept away by floods found dead

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:21 GMT

The body found in the search for a hero police constable swept away when a bridge collapsed in floods has been confirmed as Pc Bill Barker.

Hero policeman drowned in floods

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:53:10 GMT

The body of a hero police constable who was swept away while leading people to safety was found today. PC Bill Barker was "saving lives" directing motorists off the Northside bridge in Workington when the structure was washed away.

Hero policeman feared drowned in floods

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:45:15 GMT

Rescuers searching for a police officer who was swept away on a bridge while "saving lives" have found a body. PC Bill Barker was directing morotists off the Northside bridge in Workington when the structure collapsed.

Policeman 'washed away' as he tried to save residents

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:11:24 GMT

A heroic police officer leading mototists to safety has been washed into a flood-swollen river after a bridge collapsed, witnesses have said. A huge search has been launched after Northside bridge in Workington came crashing down.

Policeman 'washed away' as he tried to save family

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:37:34 GMT

A heroic police officer leading a family to safety has been washed into a flood-swollen river after a bridge collapsed, witnesses have said. A huge search has been launched after Northside bridge in Workington came crashing down.

Man who gouged out ex-girlfriends eye jailed for 12 years

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:26:05 GMT

A man who subjected his ex-girlfriend to a 'barbaric' attack when he gouged out her eye and threw it away has been locked up for 12 years.

Policeman 'washed away' while he tried to save family

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:14:58 GMT

Man who killed wife in bad dream is freed

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:52:51 GMT

A man who strangled his wife in his sleep while dreaming he was fighting burglars walked free today.

Man who strangled wife in sleep is freed

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:41:24 GMT

A man who strangled his wife in his sleep while dreaming he was fighting burglars walked free today.

BBC criticised for Meg Ryan fake orgasm

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:06:55 GMT

The BBC has been criticised after a radio presenter played a clip of Meg Ryan's famous movie orgasm during an afternoon show.

Anti-sleaze MP steps down over expenses

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:06:55 GMT

An MP stood down from his post as chairman of an anti-sleaze panel last night pending an inquiry into his second home allowance claims.

Vicks nasal spray in health alert

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:22:54 GMT

Thousands of Vicks nasal sprays are being recalled amid fears they could contain a dangerous bacteria.

News

Kidnap couple's captors 'impatient'

Policeman dies amid flooding chaos

Town holds 100th repatriation event

Brown 'an optimist' over UK economy

Widow pays tribute to 'best friend'

TV's O'Grady mourns pet dog Buster

Carjacker convicted of GBH on woman

Cut-off plan over illegal downloads

Bank loses wheelchair access appeal

'Gangbos' extended to 14-year-olds

1,900 jobs go as off-licences close

Expenses-row MP denies 'house ban'

Floods cause devastation in Cumbria

Pc swept away by floods found dead

Hero policeman drowned in floods

Hero policeman feared drowned in floods

Policeman 'washed away' as he tried to save residents

Policeman 'washed away' as he tried to save family

Man who gouged out ex-girlfriends eye jailed for 12 years

Policeman 'washed away' while he tried to save family

Man who killed wife in bad dream is freed

Man who strangled wife in sleep is freed

BBC criticised for Meg Ryan fake orgasm

Anti-sleaze MP steps down over expenses

Vicks nasal spray in health alert

Man who gouged out ex-girlfriends eye jailed for 12 years