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More hurt at power station protest Oct 18 2009

Four climate change activists protesting at a power station have been arrested, police said, while others were bitten by police dogs and suffered other injuries.Read

Boy in balloon drama 'was a hoax' Oct 18 2009

A US couple's report that their six-year-old son was in a balloon that was hurtling away from their home was a publicity stunt, police in Colorado have said.Read

Button: 'I'm world champion, baby' Oct 18 2009

Jenson Button has won the Formula One world title, becoming the 10th British driver to claim motor sport's greatest prize.Read

Brother and sister die in fire Oct 18 2009

Tributes have been paid to a brother and sister who died after they were trapped in the bedrooms of their burning home in what police say was a tragic accident.Read

Reports into 'prisoner transfers' Oct 18 2009

Prison reformers are keenly awaiting reports into two major jails at the centre of an investigation into temporary transfers of inmates.Read

Last ditch post talks to be held Oct 18 2009

Last ditch talks aimed at preventing crippling post strikes are to be held as union leaders consider a legal challenge to the recruitment of up to 30,000 temporary staff by Royal Mail.Read

Tories pledge to repeal hunting ban Oct 18 2009

The Tories would use a government bill in government time to overturn the hunting ban, shadow environment secretary Nick Herbert has confirmed.Read

Siblings killed in house fire named Oct 18 2009

Police have named the brother and sister who died in a house fire in Torquay.Read

BBC defends Humpty Dumpty decision Oct 18 2009

The BBC has defended a decision to change the ending of nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty.Read

Action pledge over bankers' bonuses Oct 18 2009

The Government has pledged to take action to stop State-owned banks from handing out mega bonuses as speculation mounts over bumper windfalls for City workers.Read

Kidnapped aid workers are set free Oct 18 2009

An Irish aid worker and her Ugandan colleague kidnapped in war-torn Sudan more than three months ago have been freed, the Irish Government has revealed.Read

Kidnapped aid workers set free Oct 18 2009

An Irish aid worker and her Ugandan colleague kidnapped in war-torn Sudan more than three months ago have been freed, the Irish Government has revealed.Read

Abuse cases piling up after Baby P Oct 18 2009

More than 150 of the worst cases of child abuse have come to light since the Baby P tragedy, a survey has revealed.Read

Field defiant over expenses demand Oct 18 2009

Former minister Frank Field is refusing to pay back more than £7,000 demanded following the audit of MPs' expenses, it has emerged.Read

RBS denial in row over staff bonus Oct 18 2009

The Royal Bank of Scotland has insisted no decision has yet been made on the size of bonuses for its staff this year.Read

Police search home of balloon boy Oct 18 2009

Police have searched the home of the parents of Colorado's "balloon boy" after the sheriff investigating the case said he was pursuing criminal charges.Read

Balloon boy: Police to file charges Oct 18 2009

The sheriff investigating the boy-in-the-balloon saga has said his office will file criminal charges in connection with the case.Read

Soldier on Afghan war crime charges Oct 18 2009

A British soldier serving with the special forces is facing war crimes charges after threatening to shoot dead a Taliban prisoner during interrogation unless he co-operated, it has been reported.Read

Wave of complaint over Gately story Oct 18 2009

Police have received a complaint about an article written by newspaper columnist Jan Moir concerning the death of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, Scotland Yard said.Read

Nations gather for climate talks Oct 18 2009

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has pledged to "throw everything" at securing a global climate change deal as leading nations gathered in London for talks.Read

Darling 'tax grab' on bank profits Oct 18 2009

British banks could be hit with a massive tax grab under plans by the Government to secure a return for the taxpayer-funded bailout of the sector, it has been reported.Read

Probe as children die in house fire Oct 18 2009

A house fire that killed two children is being investigated by police and fire experts.Read

80 arrests at power station protest Oct 18 2009

Nearly 80 people have been arrested during a climate change protest at a power station that left three police officers needing hospital treatment.Read

Worker at aquarium bitten by shark Oct 18 2009

A 23-year-old man has been treated by paramedics after he was bitten by a shark at an aquarium.Read

30,000 postal staff to be recruited Oct 18 2009

Royal Mail is to recruit up to 30,000 temporary staff to cope with strikes by postal workers and deal with the Christmas rush, it was announced.Read

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