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BNP teachers will not be banned (12.03.2010 08:49:11)

Members of the BNP or any group which may promote racism will not be banned from teaching in England, the government says.

Handcuffs asylum use criticised (12.03.2010 03:25:15)

The use of handcuffs by immigration, escort and security staff to restrain asylum seekers is criticised in a report.

Election social care truce urged (12.03.2010 05:44:54)

MPs urge political parties to set aside "pre-election point scoring" and try to reach consensus over elderly social care in England.

New blood pressure approach urged (12.03.2010 01:02:40)

Occasionally high blood pressure may be a greater indicator of stroke risk than consistently high readings, researchers say.

Arrest over 'youth abuse' death (12.03.2010 08:31:52)

Police arrest an 18-year-old on suspicion of manslaughter after a man collapsed and died outside his home in Greater Manchester.

Warning on public sector pensions (12.03.2010 01:03:25)

The amount of money paid as public sector pensions could more than triple in the next 50 years, says the National Audit Office.

Sarkozy to meet Brown and Cameron (12.03.2010 06:19:27)

French President Nicolas Sarkozy will hold separate talks in London later with Gordon Brown and Tory leader David Cameron.

Salmond to meet BBC over debates (12.03.2010 01:13:16)

SNP leader to meet with the BBC to discuss the row over the party's exclusion from televised general election debates.

'Slow start' for 2010 home sales (12.03.2010 00:59:48)

The number of homes sold in England and Wales at the start of 2010 was at a low level, a survey says.

How one group of Viking 'visitors' was dealt with by Anglo-Saxons (12.03.2010 01:00:57)

Fifty-one decapitated skeletons found in a burial pit in Dorset were those of Scandinavian Vikings, scientists say.

Live - Bangladesh v England (12.03.2010 03:59:06)

Captain Alastair Cook closes on a century as England cruise past 200 on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh.

Liverpool sunk by late Lille goal (11.03.2010 21:10:27)

Liverpool face an uphill task to progress from the last 16 of the Europa League after Eden Hazard's goal gave a lively Lille side a first-leg lead.

Battling Fulham lose to Juventus (11.03.2010 22:57:05)

Three first-half goals see Juventus take command of their Europa League last-16 tie with Fulham but Dickson Etuhu's goal gives the Cottagers' hope.

Bosnian fallout (11.03.2010 22:00:21)

Pressure on UK after arrest of ex-Bosnian president

'What benefit?' (12.03.2010 00:17:56)

High-speed rail plan faces opposition in the Chilterns

Spy snapshot (12.03.2010 01:32:14)

Report gives insight into everyday work of security services

'Living nightmare' (11.03.2010 16:26:16)

One family's experience of anti-social behaviour

Brain power (11.03.2010 16:54:33)

Can neuroscience help us solve conflicts?

School Report (11.03.2010 18:18:59)

Thousands of pupils swap classrooms for newsrooms

FSA to clamp down on mis-selling (12.03.2010 08:31:54)

The head of the Financial Services Authority will announce plans to toughen up consumer protection from financial products.

Thalidomide effect mystery solved (11.03.2010 20:45:27)

The mechanism by which thalidomide causes malformed limbs is revealed by scientists.

Porn director runs for Parliament (11.03.2010 20:42:03)

A female pornographic film director is selected as the Lib Dem prospective parliamentary candidate for Gravesham, Kent.

James Bulger's mother meets Straw (11.03.2010 20:59:13)

Justice Secretary Jack Straw meets the mother of murdered toddler James Bulger to discuss the return to prison of one of her son's killers.

Four deny charges over expenses (11.03.2010 20:09:09)

Three MPs and a peer tell a court they are not guilty of charges of false accounting in relation to their expenses claims.

'No giveaway Budget' says Darling (11.03.2010 23:05:35)

The Chancellor Alistair Darling warns not to expect a "giveaway" when the Budget is announced later this month.

Anguish for kidnap boy's family (11.03.2010 21:06:02)

Relatives of kidnapped five-year-old Sahil Saeed speak of their anguish as reports of his release turn out to be false.

Ex-Bosnian leader 'owed apology' (11.03.2010 19:48:21)

Britain should apologise to ex-Bosnian president for "mistreating" him in prison, says chairman of the joint presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Up - a tale of education spending (11.03.2010 14:19:50)

As spending rises on public services, so do expectations. So, are we really ready to bring all that to a halt?

Jumbo job (10.03.2010 12:38:33)

It's a big task, so how do you recycle a plane?

Fatwa flashing (10.03.2010 14:03:06)

Can a fatwa to counter a fatwa really work?

MPs in court dominate headlines (12.03.2010 07:03:02)

The appearance of three MPs in court over charges relating to their expenses claims is reported in Friday's papers.

Overhaul nearly complete for Age of Steam icon (11.03.2010 22:37:19)

One of Britain's most iconic steam trains will return to the rails with the help of Greater Manchester heritage railway enthusiasts.

Victory embrace: students break record with day-long hug (10.03.2010 14:31:09)

A pair of embracing students from Greater Manchester break the world record for the longest hug.

Residents return home after alert (12.03.2010 08:30:56)

Residents in Armagh city who were evacuated from their homes due to a security alert are allowed to return.

Four charged after car gun find (12.03.2010 00:05:26)

Four men are to appear in court on firearms offences later after a search targeting dissident republican activity.

Women on pill 'may live longer' (12.03.2010 08:38:04)

Women who took the contraceptive pill are less likely to die of cancer and heart disease, a long-term study found.

Rail link 'must include Scotland' (11.03.2010 16:54:54)

The UK government's proposals for a high-speed rail link must include Scotland, the Scottish government says.

More choice for church weddings (12.03.2010 07:47:31)

A bill being considered by MPs could bring rules about church weddings in Wales in line with England.

Sport prostheses after cancer ops (12.03.2010 07:43:28)

Cancer patients in Wales are to be entitled to free specialist sports prosthetic breasts after surgery.

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Live - Bangladesh v England (12.03.2010 03:59:06)

Alastair Cook scores a fine century in his first Test as captain as England move into control in the first Test against Bangladesh.

Live - Bahrain GP practice (12.03.2010 07:37:40)

The new Formula 1 season gets into gear with the first of two practice sessions from the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Liverpool sunk by late Lille goal (11.03.2010 21:10:27)

Liverpool face an uphill task to progress from the last 16 of the Europa League after Eden Hazard's goal gives a lively Lille side a 1-0 first-leg lead.

Care confident of England ability (12.03.2010 07:53:42)

Scrum-half Danny Care believes England can produce "something really special" in Saturday's Calcutta Cup match against Scotland.

Woods comeback speculation mounts (12.03.2010 08:17:48)

Speculation is growing that Tiger Woods will make his return to competitive golf within the next month.

Juventus 3-1 Fulham (11.03.2010 22:57:05)

Three first-half goals see Juventus take command of their Europa League last-16 tie with Fulham but Dickson Etuhu's goal gives the Cottagers' hope.

Casey makes solid start in Miami (12.03.2010 00:35:29)

England's Paul Casey stands two shots behind leader Charl Schwartzel after the first round of the CA Championship in Miami.

Drogba scoops top African award (12.03.2010 00:35:16)

Ivory Coast and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is named African Footballer of the Year.

Gill defends Glazers (11.03.2010 20:39:53)

Manchester United signs a five-year sponsorship deal with communications group Telekom Malaysia.

Winning start is vital - Button (11.03.2010 15:45:16)

World champion Jenson Button admits he must hit the ground running in Sunday's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

England beaten in World Cup semi (11.03.2010 17:49:03)

Reigning champions Germany end England's hopes of reaching the World Cup final with a 4-1 victory in their last-four clash.

Thomas to miss out on Cheltenham (11.03.2010 20:52:23)

Jockey Sam Thomas will miss the Cheltenham Festival after being airlifted to hospital following an accident on the gallops at Paul Nicholls' yard.

O'Sullivan handed tricky opener (11.03.2010 12:15:17)

Three-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan will play China's Liang Wenbo in the first round of the World Championship in April.

Pakistan team quit after cup flop (11.03.2010 19:47:13)

Pakistan's men's hockey team retire en masse after finishing last at the Hockey World Cup.

Badminton players swap rackets for jackets ahead of big season (11.03.2010 17:33:35)

England players court the camera with big season ahead

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