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Obama wins US healthcare victory
Mon Mar 22 2010 07:07:56
President Barack Obama's healthcare reform bill has been accepted following narrow victory in the House of Representatives.
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Stephen Byers refers himself to watchdog
Mon Mar 22 2010 09:58:30
One of the former ministers embroiled in the lobbying row has said he has asked Parliament's sleaze watchdog to investigate his conduct.
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Soham murderer returns to prison
Mon Mar 22 2010 09:39:41
Soham murderer Ian Huntley is back in prison after an attack by a fellow prisoner left him needing hospital treatment.
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Crackdown on lobbying by ex-ministers
Sun Mar 21 2010 20:18:39
David Cameron has demanded an investigation into "shocking" claims made by senior Labour MPs apparently offering their expertise for cash.
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PM pledges super-fast broadband for all
Mon Mar 22 2010 10:00:08
Gordon Brown sets out plans for super-fast broadband for all, in a move he claims could save billions and create more than 250,000 jobs.
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Union urges BA chairman to intervene
Sun Mar 21 2010 19:44:32
The chairman and board members of British Airways are being urged to "use their influence" in a bid to resolve the cabin crew dispute.
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Cyclone Ului causes havoc in Australia
Mon Mar 22 2010 07:04:32
A storm has blasted across northeast Australia, tearing roofs off homes, smashing boats into rocks and cutting power to tens of thousands.
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CBI: Economic recovery fragile until 2011
Mon Mar 22 2010 05:37:38
The UK's economic recovery will not pick up pace until the middle of next year, a business group has warned.
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Charles to host TV finale banquet
Mon Mar 22 2010 05:38:33
The Prince of Wales is to host this year's Great British Menu finale banquet, it has been revealed.
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55% of women 'would alter breasts'
Mon Mar 22 2010 05:40:59
More than half of women would love to alter the size or shape of their breasts, according to a new poll.
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Park scores winner for Utd against Reds
Sun Mar 21 2010 15:39:36
Manchester United returned to the summit of the Premier League after beating arch rivals Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford.
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Anger over images found in killer's cell
Sun Mar 21 2010 09:39:59
Sara Payne has spoke of her "anger and dismay" after being told her daughter's killer was found with pictures of the girl in his cell.
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Girl dies after being run over on beach
Sun Mar 21 2010 16:47:56
A four-year-old British girl has been killed after being run over by a car on a Florida beach, the Highway Patrol have said.
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Pope's letter on abuse branded 'weak'
Sun Mar 21 2010 17:55:29
The Pope's letter on how senior Catholic clergy in Ireland mishandled cases of clerical child abuse has been branded as weak.
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Man City beat Fulham to stay one course
Sun Mar 21 2010 18:01:07
Man City forward Carlos Tevez scored in the 2-1 victory at Craven Cottage to maintain his side's Champions League hopes.
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74 arrests in demo clash
Sun Mar 21 2010 09:29:28
More than 70 people were arrested during clashes between right-wing and anti-fascist protesters in Bolton
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Pc charged with assisting in robbery
Sun Mar 21 2010 16:24:30
A police officer has been charged with assisting in a robbery and theft.
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Wladimir eyes Haye after Chambers win
Sun Mar 21 2010 12:33:18
Minutes after successfully defending his heavyweight titles, Wladimir Klitschko had already set his sights on David Haye's WBA crown.
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France coach praises England
Sun Mar 21 2010 14:46:18
France beat England 12-10 and so handing the French their first Six Nations grand slam since 2004.
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England struggle against Bangladesh
Sun Mar 21 2010 15:06:35
Bangladesh passed 400 runs before removing three of England's top order to leave the second Test delicately poised after two days.
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Volcano erupts in southern Iceland
Sun Mar 21 2010 15:42:56
A volcanic eruption in southern Iceland has forced hundreds of people living nearby to evacate their homes.
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UN calls on Israel to ease Gaza blockade
Sun Mar 21 2010 11:07:06
The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, has called on Israel to ease its blockade of Gaza.
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KISS hail Gaga
Sun Mar 21 2010 11:49:27
Heavy metal band KISS are comparing Lady Gaga to Madonna.
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Kyle Maclachlan thanks Lynch for success
Sun Mar 21 2010 11:46:52
Kyle Maclachlan thanked Diretor David Lynch for all the success he has had in his career.
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Over the Rainbow - New BBC talent search
Sun Mar 21 2010 11:45:10
One of the world's most enchanting musicals is coming to the West End.
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Boy George and George Michael end feud
Mon Mar 22 2010 06:17:20
Boy George says there is no beef between him and fellow pop icon George Michael.
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Cameron announces bank tax plan
Sat Mar 20 2010 14:48:35
David Cameron has committed the Tories to imposing a new tax on banks.
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Arrest over "honour" killing
Sat Mar 20 2010 11:56:59
A man will appear in court later charged with the so-called "honour" of a woman whose decomposed body was found in a suitcase.
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Severe sandstorm blankets Beijing
Sat Mar 20 2010 17:22:06
A severe sandstorm that had plagued northwestern China in the past few weeks has descended on the capital Beijing.
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Photos of dead baby's clothes released
Sat Mar 20 2010 11:55:01
Police trying to trace the mother of a newborn baby found dead behind a shop have released photos of the clothes he was wearing.
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Scotland deny Ireland Triple Crown
Sat Mar 20 2010 18:44:37
Scotland upset the odds to beat last year's Grand Slam champions Ireland 20-17 at Croke Park and in doing so denied them the Triple Crown.
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Gudjonsen scores to keep Spurs in fourth
Sat Mar 20 2010 17:36:53
Eidur Gudjohnsen came off the bench to tighten Tottenham's hold on fourth place in the Premier League.
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Everton win against ten-man Bolton
Sat Mar 20 2010 17:43:25
Mikel Arteta and Steven Pienaar scored as Everton beat ten-man Bolton 2-0.
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Sinking Pompey beat Hull
Sat Mar 20 2010 17:51:41
Portsmouth staged a last-gasp comeback to beat Hull 3-2 and in doing so denied Tigers boss Iain Dowie a debut victory.
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Black Cats' Bent breaks Blues' rhythm
Sat Mar 20 2010 17:55:53
Darren Bent smashed through the 20-goal barrier as Sunderland survived a second-half fightback to edge past Birmingham.
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Wigan 1-0 Burnley
Sat Mar 20 2010 18:00:47
Hugo Rodallega broke Burnley's hearts with a last-gasp winner to keep Wigan on course for Premier League survival.
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Carew brace rescues point for Villa
Sat Mar 20 2010 14:54:17
John Carew salvaged a point for Aston Villa after Wolves had threatened to pull off a shock win in the 2-2 derby meeting at Villa Park.
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Wales demolish Italy
Sat Mar 20 2010 16:44:50
Wales swept Italy aside 33-10 to finish their Six Nations campaign in emphatic fashion.
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Obama wants Iran dialogue
Sat Mar 20 2010 14:51:35
Barack Obama has renewed his offer of dialogue and diplomacy with Iran.
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Man freed after drugs death quiz
Fri Mar 19 2010 20:09:56
A man arrested in connection with the deaths of two teenagers who had taken the drug mephedrone has been released on bail, police said.
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Teen charged over screwdriver murder
Sat Mar 20 2010 05:08:10
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a father-of-two who was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver.
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Hundreds killed in Sierra Leone mine
Fri Mar 19 2010 20:23:22
At least 200 people have been killed after a trench collapsed at an unofficial gold mine in Sierra Leone.
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Uncharted 2 cleans up at gaming Baftas
Sat Mar 20 2010 07:44:30
The UK's top gaming developers gathered in London for Bafta's sixth annual awards ceremony on Friday evening.
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Coca-Cola makes UK sales history
Fri Mar 19 2010 22:44:43
Coca-Cola has become the first brand to top £1 billion in annual UK grocery sales, a new survey reveals.
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Imperial Commander wins the Gold Cup
Fri Mar 19 2010 15:46:32
Imperial Commander stayed-on strongly up the hill for jockey Paddy Brennan to win the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.
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Aniston and Butler talk The Bounty Hunter
Sat Mar 20 2010 08:55:03
Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler have been talking about their sexy cover shoot for W magazine.
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Travolta and Williams star in Old Dogs
Sat Mar 20 2010 08:54:47
Old Dogs in the new family movie from director Walt Becker starring Robin Williams and John Travolta.
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'Peace talks' after RMT strike vote
Fri Mar 19 2010 22:46:54
Signal workers have voted to go on strike, threatening disruption to rail travel over Easter.
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Olivia Palermo denies Elle sacked her
Sat Mar 20 2010 08:55:26
New York socialite Olivia Palermo has denied she came close to being sacked from Elle magazine on TV show The City.
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Bomb disposal hero award
Fri Mar 19 2010 13:43:51
A bomb disposal hero who defused 13 Taliban bombs by hand in 36 hours of continuous activity has been awarded a posthumous George Medal.
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Killer jailed for 'weapon dog' murder
Fri Mar 19 2010 15:53:21
Chrisdian Johnson must serve at least 24 years in jail after using his pet Tyson as a weapon to savage 16-year-old Seyi Ogunyemi.
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Kidnap fears remain in Pakistan
Fri Mar 19 2010 17:19:38
There have been mixed reactions in Pakistan following the release of a five-year-old British boy who was kidnapped in Punjab Province.
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Chinese stung by ancient bee therapy
Fri Mar 19 2010 23:04:32
An ancient therapy which involves bees stinging patients to cure their ailments is causing a buzz in China.
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Jim Carey in I Love You Phillip Morris
Sat Mar 20 2010 08:57:46
Jim Carey and Ewan McGregor's new romcom I Love You Phillip Morris is now in cinemas.
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Man builds house out bottles
Fri Mar 19 2010 16:32:03
An Argentinian artist has built a five room house entirely out of recycled glass bottles.
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Ex-Corrie star admits dangerous driving
Fri Mar 19 2010 16:11:48
Former Coronation Street star Bruce Jones has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving.
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Kieron Richardson favourite for the boot
Sat Mar 20 2010 08:54:33
Hollyoaks' actor Kieron Richardson is the favourite to be voted off Dancing On Ice.
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Blair hopeful over Middle East talks
Fri Mar 19 2010 15:58:43
Tony Blair believes stalled talks in the Middle East may be unlooked in the coming days after mediators met in Moscow.
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Probe due into 'bullied to death' man
Fri Mar 19 2010 11:16:45
An independent watchdog will examine how police dealt with a vulnerable man who was hounded by gangs of youths for years.
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BA strikers to lose travel perks
Fri Mar 19 2010 15:54:08
British Airways cabin crew taking part in this weekend's strike will lose lucrative travel perks for life.
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Birmingham social workers sacked
Fri Mar 19 2010 09:34:17
Six social workers at a city council criticised over the death from starvation of a seven-year-old girl have been sacked.
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Harry launches injured soldiers trek
Fri Mar 19 2010 14:54:11
Prince Harry has launched an expedition which will see injured troops trek to the North Pole.
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Scarlett's mother admits benefit fraud
Fri Mar 19 2010 11:27:23
Scarlett Keeling's mother has admitted benefit fraud on the day two men went on trial over her daughter's death in Goa.
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Mystery politician facing expenses trial
Fri Mar 19 2010 17:29:56
Another parliamentarian is facing possible prosecution after police handed a file relating to alleged expenses abuse to prosecutors.
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World Cup Concert stars major music acts
Fri Mar 19 2010 14:33:57
Black Eyed Peas, Shakira and Alicia Keys are the first names revealed to perform at the FIFA World Cup 2010 Concert.
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Jordan pays out damages to former manager
Fri Mar 19 2010 12:17:19
Katie Price's former manager has accepted "substantial" damages from the model over a slanderous claim she had an affair with Peter Andre.
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Family 'ecstatic' as kidnap boy returns
Fri Mar 19 2010 06:30:11
The family of kidnapped Sahil Saeed said they were "ecstatic, over the moon" following his safe return to the UK.
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Bradford tops least visited list
Fri Mar 19 2010 06:51:54
It has been revealed that Bradford in Yorkshire is the city travellers least want to visit as it is deemed "dangerous, ugly and boring".
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Rabies warning over pet passport controls
Fri Mar 19 2010 08:03:46
Loosening controls on pet passports could herald a return of rabies to the UK, experts warned today.
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Ex-cop gets 22 years for cocaine plot
Thu Mar 18 2010 18:22:08
An ex-drugs squad detective who teamed up with a cop killer to smuggle more than £200 million of cocaine has been jailed for 23 years.
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Soyuz space capsule lands safely
Fri Mar 19 2010 06:25:42
Two astronauts returning from the International Space Station have landed safely in in Kazakhstan in a Russian Soyuz space capsule.
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Girls Aloud Sarah eyes up solo career
Fri Mar 19 2010 10:31:58
Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has become the third member of the group to announce they're working on a solo album.
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Sandra Bullock's husband apologises
Fri Mar 19 2010 10:20:06
Sandra Bullock's husband Jesse James has broken his silence over the reports he had an affair.
Obama's healthcare reform bill clears final hurdle
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