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Trader fined over rabbit's teeth
A trader has been fined for trying to sell a rabbit at a market, despite its overgrown teeth.
PM hails 'frank' G8 talks on Syria
David Cameron has promised that Britain will not "plunge recklessly" into deeper involvement in the Syrian civil war, but said it was not possible to ignore the escalating slaughter going on in the country.
BBC 'spent £22 million on pay-offs'
The BBC has spent more than £22 million in pay-offs known as compromise agreements over the last six years, it has been reported.
Brady still psychotic, says doctor
Moors Murderer Ian Brady remains "chronically psychotic" and should remain in a hospital setting for treatment, his mental health tribunal has heard.
'No cancer risk in plastic bottles'
Mothers in the UK have been reassured over claims that a chemical in plastic water bottles may be linked to cancer.
Family delight at Iraq court ruling
Families of British soldiers killed and injured fighting in Iraq have been given the go-ahead to bring compensation claims against the Government.
Mail staff vote for rivals' boycott
Royal Mail workers have voted in favour of boycotting competitors' mail and have massively rejected the Government's controversial plan to privatise the company.
Police urged to probe 'cover-up'
Police have been asked to launch an investigation into the allegations of a cover-up at the health regulator, it has emerged.
Cities vying for culture spotlight
Dundee, Hull, Leicester and Swansea Bay are the four contenders which have made it through to the shortlist for the UK's next City Of Culture.
11-stone dog breaks fit club record
An 11-stone bullmastiff dog has become the fattest pet to enter an animal charity's fit club.
UK could enjoy hottest day of year
The UK may bask in the hottest day of the year so far on Wednesday.
Patient restraint data revealed
Nearly 40,000 incidents of physical restraint on mental health patients in England were recorded in one year - with more than 3,000 in the "dangerous" face-down position - according to figures released by a charity.
New food labels help fight obesity
A new front-of-pack food label that has the support of health groups and all the major supermarkets has been launched to help tackle the obesity crisis.
Assange expects to stay in embassy
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will not leave the Ecuadorian Embassy in London even if sex charges against him are dropped, because he fears moves are already under way to extradite him to the United States, he has revealed.
Many roads 'could become unusable'
Much of the local road network could become unusable should there be more flooding or another severe winter, highways bosses are warning.
More allegations for Deputy Speaker
Commons Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans has been further arrested on suspicion of three counts of indecent assault.
Guides drop God vow from Promise
It has been a part of the Promise for over a century, but from now on girls will no longer pledge their devotion to God when they join the Guides.
Father's grief over train deaths
The father of a teenager who was killed by a train in an apparent suicide pact with a school friend has spoken of his grief.
Tributes for rail death teenagers
A headmaster has paid tribute to two of his teenage pupils who died after being struck by a passenger train.
Army job losses 'kick in the teeth'
More than 4,000 soldiers have been told that they have lost their jobs in the latest round of Army redundancies.
Wet summers due to warmer Atlantic
Recent wet summers in the UK may have been caused by a major warming of the North Atlantic Ocean, leading scientists and meteorologists have said.
Ex-soldier guilty of further rapes
A convicted date rapist has been sentenced to life imprisonment for three more rapes on teenage women, Scotland Yard said.
85,000 support Woolwich medals bid
A petition backed by more than 85,000 people calling for bravery medals to be given to three women who intervened in the aftermath of the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby has been delivered to Downing Street.
Knox acquittal 'full of mistakes'
The acquittal of accused murderer Amanda Knox was full of "deficiencies, contradictions and illogical" conclusions Italy's high court has ruled, ordering a fresh look at all the evidence to determine whether she did kill her flatmate Meredith Kercher.
Brady slapped down after walkout
Moors Murderer Ian Brady was slapped down by the judge hearing his mental health tribunal after first walking out, then complaining: "I've listened to this ad nauseam."
Ex-police boss guilty over points
A former police authority chairman has been convicted of persuading a friend to take three penalty points for him so he avoided a driving ban and furthered his career.
Afghan army handover 'a milestone'
The handover of security in Afghanistan to its own armed forces is a "hard-fought milestone", Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said.
Police acted unlawfully at demo
A legal observer "kettled" during a demonstration against Government cuts has won a High Court declaration that police acted unlawfully when they filmed her and required the handover of personal information before letting her go.
Crowds cheer Queen at Royal Ascot
Cheering crowds and ecstatic racegoers have greeted the Queen as she made a grand entrance to Royal Ascot.
G8 leaders agree position on Syria
Leaders of the world's most powerful nations appeared to have papered over their differences on Syria to agree a joint position after fraught talks at the G8 summit.
UK set for hottest days of year
Britain is expected to bask in its hottest days of the year so far, with Wednesday predicted to be even hotter.
Lord Sugar backing Nipper Clippers
Apprentice boffin Tom Pellereau is hoping his latest invention is up to scratch as he unveiled a safe nail-clipper for babies.
Missing boy found after search
An eight-year-old boy who was reported missing by his family has been found after a police search operation.
Net giants told to curb child porn
Internet and technology giants including Google and Microsoft are to be summoned to a meeting in Westminster where they will come under "unrelenting" pressure to do more to tackle online child porn.
'Nuisance' TV call centres fined
Two companies which appear in BBC3 series The Call Centre have been issued with fines totalling close to a quarter of a million pounds for nuisance calls, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has said.
Two killed, five hurt in house fire
Two women have died and five other people have been taken to hospital after a house fire.
Beach beauty spot ban for nudists
Naturists are to be banned from a renowned beauty spot after police were alerted to indecent acts at the popular beach.
Woolwich Angels petition presented
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.
Experts discuss UK weather patterns
Leading scientists and meteorologists are meeting at the Met Office to discuss the UK's unusual weather patterns in recent years.
'Huge problems' in social services
Huge problems are building up in social services departments because of staff shortages and "impossibly high" child protection caseloads, a union has warned.
Doubts raised over value of HS2
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.
Children more at risk on roads
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
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
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.
Saatchi 'admits Lawson assault'
Art collector Charles Saatchi has admitted assaulting his wife Nigella Lawson during an argument outside a London restaurant, it is understood.
Murray Walker diagnosed with cancer
Former Formula One commentator Murray Walker has been diagnosed with cancer.
Brady 'wants to end life in prison'
Moors murderer Ian Brady wants to go to prison so he is "free to end his life", a mental health tribunal has heard.
Putin tackled over stance on Syria
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.
Nigella pictures 'a playful tiff'
Photographs which appear to show Charles Saatchi grabbing his wife Nigella Lawson's throat were the result of a "playful tiff", he said.
Crews battle recycling plant blaze
Firefighters are continuing to battle a huge fire at a recycling plant - as environmental teams try to prevent polluted water escaping the site.
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Weather for Sleaford
Wednesday 19 June 2013
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Sunny spells
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