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Mandelson takes on ceremonial role
Lord Mandelson is to be installed in the ceremonial role of High Steward of Kingston Upon Hull.
Nissan in safety recall on Micras
Motor company Nissan is recalling thousands of cars in the UK due to a potential steering wheel problem.
Eight held over family fire deaths
Eight people have been arrested by police investigating an arson attack that left eight members of the same family dead more than a decade ago.
Call for child abduction UK 'hub'
Experts are calling for better recording and sharing of information to help tackle child abduction in the UK.
Call for compulsory sex education
Sex and relationships education should be compulsory in secondary schools as ministers are failing to take action to protect children and women, a damning report has claimed.
Dog attack boy, two, has surgery
A two-year-old boy has undergone surgery on his face after he was savaged by a family dog.
Police commissioner scrutiny urged
Stronger scrutiny is required of elected police commissioners to prevent "maverick decision making", a damning report by MPs has warned.
Two arrested after mosque attacks
Two men have been arrested after separate attacks on mosques following the terrorist incident in Woolwich.
How I confronted soldier's killers
A woman who risked her life to confront an armed man suspected of slaughtering a British soldier in broad daylight has described how she tried to calm him moments after the barbaric attack.
April: Suspect's evidence resumes
The former slaughterman accused of abducting and murdering April Jones is to resume giving evidence after he denied "weaving a complex web of lies" about the schoolgirl's death.
Woman 'confronted Woolwich pair'
A mother confronted the Woolwich attackers, asking them to hand over their weapons and warning them: "It is only you versus many people, you are going to lose", it has been reported.
Tandem couple killer drive jailed
Relatives of a "perfect couple" killed by a disqualified driver fleeing police have called for tougher sentences for motorists who kill.
Cross-dressing spy 'embarrassed' UK
Spies might be supposed to be masters of disguise, but a British intelligence officer caused embarrassment to his political masters through his penchant for dressing up, according to official papers made public on Thursday.
Boy, two, attacked by family dog
A two-year-old boy was badly hurt when he was attacked by the family dog, police said.
Wife's tribute at soldier funeral
The wife of a serviceman killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan has told mourners at his funeral he will live on through their unborn son.
Mark Bridger denies 'web of lies'
The former slaughterman accused of abducting and murdering schoolgirl April Jones has denied "weaving a complex web of lies" when "fabrications" about his life history were revealed to a jury.
Olympians enjoy royal garden party
The Queen has hosted the first Buckingham Palace garden party of the summer for Olympians, Paralympians and London 2012 officials.
UK 'will never buckle over terror'
Britain will "never buckle" in the face of terrorist incidents, David Cameron vowed, as he condemned the "absolutely sickening" killing of a man in a street in London.
It's an eye for an eye - attacker
Shocking footage has emerged of one of the Woolwich attackers, heavily bloodied and saying: "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."
'Crazed' attackers 'hacked victim'
Eyewitnesses have described seeing the "crazed" Woolwich attackers "hacking" at their victim and posing for pictures before charging at police wielding meat cleavers.
Police killer admits double murder
Police killer Dale Cregan has admitted the murders of a father and son.
Pair in 'barbaric' terror attack
One of the men behind a barbaric terror attack on the streets of London was filmed wielding a bloodied meat cleaver and saying, "We swear by almighty Allah we will never stop fighting you."
Duke joins Kohima veterans service
The Duke of York has joined veterans of what Earl Mountbatten described as "probably one of the greatest battles in history" for their annual memorial service and wreath-laying.
Board urged not to free Venables
The mother of murdered toddler James Bulger has urged a parole board not to release killer Jon Venables.
Visa offer for Afghan interpreters
Afghan interpreters who served on the front line in Helmand with British troops for more than a year may be eligible for a five year visa to the UK, it has emerged..
Child killer gagging order lifted
The High Court has overturned an order granting anonymity to a killer who committed "exceptionally horrific crimes".
Girl 'repeatedly raped by group'
A young girl was repeatedly raped and sexually abused by 10 friends over a five-year period, a court has heard.
Image shows 'ideal woman celebrity'
This is how the ideal female celebrity would look, according to a new survey.
Osbourne returns to X Factor panel
TV bosses have finally confirmed Sharon Osbourne will return to The X Factor judging panel to replace Tulisa Contostavlos.
Act on tax avoidance, urges Cameron
David Cameron is to step up the campaign against tax evasion and "aggressive" tax avoidance as Apple joins multinational corporations in the spotlight.
Coalition stays together, says PM
David Cameron has insisted it is his intention to keep the coalition together until the 2015 general election.
UK 'still a long way from recovery'
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has put pressure on George Osborne to change economic course in a critical assessment of the state of the British economy.
New mayor crashes car into shop
The new mayor of an area of Suffolk is recovering after driving his car into a branch of Tesco Express.
Cameron tribute to party grassroots
David Cameron has continued to reach out to his party's grassroots, insisting "I feel I am one of them" in the wake of the damaging claims an ally had sneered at activists.
Puppy swallows whole lolly stick
A puppy survived after swallowing a four-and-a-half-inch lolly stick, vets have said.
PM 'proud' of gay marriage Bill
David Cameron has insisted he was proud of legislation to introduce gay marriage, despite a Commons rebellion which saw 130 of his own MPs oppose the change on Tuesday night.
Better pay 'means bigger classes'
Plans to give heads the power to award higher pay rises to good teachers will result in larger class sizes for children, the Chief Inspector of Schools has warned.
'Alarming rate' of wildlife decline
UK wildlife is "in trouble", with almost 2,000 species of birds, animals, insects and plants known to have declined in the past half century, experts have warned.
Food hygiene 'a postcode lottery'
Food outlets in parts of the London borough of Bexley have the worst hygiene standards of more than 2,000 postcodes, while those in Birmingham's B35 area offer the best, according to a Which? investigation.
55 beaches meet tough new standards
More than 50 English beaches have met tough new EU standards to receive Blue Flag awards for 2013.
'World class' rocker Bolder dies
Uriah Heep and Spiders From Mars bassist Trevor Bolder has died following a battle with cancer, his band said. He was 62.
'Failures' in tax fraud crackdown
Billions of pounds of taxpayers' money is being lost because of the failure of HM Revenue and Customs to clamp down effectively on fraud and error, MPs have warned.
102 free school proposals approved
Education Secretary Michael Gove has approved more than 100 free school applications, which will make up around 50,000 school places.
Police force to sell unused £11m HQ
A police force that spent more than £11 million on a headquarters it has never used has announced it will sell the site after it has been empty for five years.
Gay marriage plan backed by MPs
The Government's plans to legalise gay marriage have cleared the House of Commons despite more Tory MPs voting against the proposals than voting in favour of them.
Harry Potter edition fetches £150k
A first edition of the first Harry Potter book, personally annotated by JK Rowling, has sold for £150,000 at auction.
Dame Judi proud of Bomber Boys role
Dame Judi Dench has described herself as being "very proud" to be the first patron of a new campaign to preserve the Bomber Command Memorial for generations to come.
Woman tries to drive into Commons
A woman has been detained by police after trying to drive through the main gates of the House of Commons.
'Strong evidence' of burnt remains
Experts found "very strong evidence" of burnt human skull remains at the home of the man accused of murdering April Jones, a jury has heard.
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