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8th February

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23:55 Fish Tank lands best film gong in London awards / Duff and Serkis land gongs in London film awards /
23:50 Fish Tank Anne-Marie Duff, with her Best Actress award, and Andy Serkis, with his Best Actor award,
23:15 Ali Dizaei Dr Conrad Murray arrives in court, 08 Feb
Ali Dizaei jailed for corruption Jackson medic denies manslaughter
Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei is sentenced to four years for misconduct and perverting the course of justice. Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.
Dizaei's bogus 999 call
Profile: Dr Conrad Murray
Dizaei's 'abuse of power' FBI releases Michael Jackson file
Profile: Ali Dizaei Jackson death ruled as homicide
Dr Conrad Murray arrives in court, 08 Feb Ali Dizaei
Jackson medic denies manslaughter Ali Dizaei jailed for corruption
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death. Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei is sentenced to four years for misconduct and perverting the course of justice.
23:10 LATESTUK soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment killed in Afghanistan. Next of kin have been told LATESTBSkyB says it has sold most of its stake in broadcasting rival ITV
LATESTMichael Jackson's doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter over singer's death LATESTUK soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment killed in Afghanistan. Next of kin have been told
LATESTThree MPs facing charges over expenses are to have their 'golden goodbye' payments suspended LATESTMichael Jackson's doctor denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over singer's death
LATESTDefeated presidential poll candidate Gen Sarath Fonseka arrested in Sri Lanka - reports LATESTThree MPs facing charges over expenses are to have their 'golden goodbye' payments suspended
Fresh Iran sanctions 'only path' West eyes 'strong' Iran sanctions
22:55 Costa Rica elects female leader Snow misery continues in US
22:50 Michael Ballack Portsmouth
Ballack aims broadside at Wenger / Pompey 'close to evading wind-up' /
Warne blasts Strauss Test absence Ballack aims broadside at Wenger
Beckham makes Man Utd goal pledge Warne blasts Strauss Test absence
22:45 Iraq cabinet debate 'not blocked' BSkyB to sell most of ITV stake
Fresh Iran sanctions 'only path' Iraq cabinet debate 'not blocked'
Cameron attacks Brown on expenses Fresh Iran sanctions 'only path'
Sri Lanka election loser arrested Cameron attacks Brown on expenses
Administration for Ethel Austin Sri Lanka election loser arrested
Pitt and Jolie sue Sunday paper Administration for Ethel Austin
Giant deep sea fish filmed Pitt and Jolie sue Sunday paper
22:15 Michael Jackson's doctor charged Jackson medic denies manslaughter
Michael Jackson's ex-doctor arrives in court in Los Angeles to hear an involuntary manslaughter charge over the singer's death. Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.
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PM praises NI decommissioning Six appointed to parading group
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BREAKING NEWSUK soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment killed in Afghanistan. Next of kin have been told LATESTUK soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment killed in Afghanistan. Next of kin have been told
21:55 Michael Jackson's ex-doctor arrives in court in Los Angeles to hear involuntary manslaughter charges over the singer's death. Michael Jackson's ex-doctor arrives in court in Los Angeles to hear an involuntary manslaughter charge over the singer's death.
Breaking News Soldiers in Afghanistan
The shuttle launching A motorist trying to open their car using a key fob
Endeavour makes final night launch / Gadgets go haywire on mysterious street /
Gary Cahill Michael Ballack
Bolton's Cahill out with blood clot / Ballack aims broadside at Wenger /
21:50 Houses of Parliament clock face Gordon Brown
House of Commons: debating the freezing of terrorists' assets / House of Commons: Brown updates MPs on N Ireland /
21:40 Dr Conrad Murray Dr Conrad Murray arrives in court, 08 Feb
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Michael Jackson's ex-doctor arrives in court to hear charges of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death. Michael Jackson's ex-doctor arrives in court in Los Angeles to hear involuntary manslaughter charges over the singer's death.
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Michael Jackson's former doctor is formally charged with involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death. Michael Jackson's ex-doctor arrives in court to hear charges of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.
21:25 BREAKING NEWSUK soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment killed in Afghanistan. Next of kin have been told BREAKING NEWSUK soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment killed in Afghanistan. Next of kin have been told
Jack Straw Dr Conrad Murray
Iraq cabinet debate 'not blocked' Michael Jackson's doctor charged
Cabinet ministers were not prevented from discussing the legality of invading Iraq, says Jack Straw. Michael Jackson's former doctor is formally charged with involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.
Dr Conrad Murray Breaking News
Michael Jackson's doctor charged UK soldier killed in Afghanistan
Michael Jackson's former doctor is formally charged with involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death. A UK soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment has been killed by an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says.
Fresh Iran sanctions 'only path' Iraq cabinet debate 'not blocked'
Cameron attacks Brown on expenses Fresh Iran sanctions 'only path'
Two UK soldiers killed in Helmand Cameron attacks Brown on expenses
21:15 LATESTMichael Jackson's doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter over singer's death BREAKING NEWSUK soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment killed in Afghanistan. Next of kin have been told
LATESTThree MPs facing charges over expenses are to have their 'golden goodbye' payments suspended LATESTMichael Jackson's doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter over singer's death
LATESTDefeated presidential poll candidate Gen Sarath Fonseka arrested in Sri Lanka - reports LATESTThree MPs facing charges over expenses are to have their 'golden goodbye' payments suspended
LATESTSpeaker John Bercow warns MPs about referring to expenses cases now charges have been brought LATESTDefeated presidential poll candidate Gen Sarath Fonseka arrested in Sri Lanka - reports
21:00 The McItaly burger Financial advisor
Italians chew over the new "McItaly" / Angry pensioners 'lock up' financial adviser /
20:55 Number of mature students doubles Gunmen fire shots into property
20:45 The Avengers British and Afghan forces prepare for battle in Helmand
Hum dingers Open plan
What makes a great TV theme tune Why surprise plays little part in latest Afghan operation
Art by young offender The Avengers
Art behind bars Hum dingers
Young offenders' works alongside old masters What makes a great TV theme tune
President Ahmadinejad visits natanz plant - April 2008 Art by young offender
Iran confuses Art behind bars
What's behind Tehran's plans for further enrichment? Young offenders' works alongside old masters
Pregnant woman President Ahmadinejad visits natanz plant - April 2008
Baby opt-out Iran confuses
Should drug addicts be paid to get sterilised? What's behind Tehran's plans for further enrichment?
20:25 Avatar dethroned at US box office ITV fined over jungle rat killing
Gino D'Acampo Fish Tank
ITV fined after I'm A Celebrity contestants kill and eat a rat / Fish Tank lands best film gong in London awards /
20:10 Jenkins doubts Jones punishment Beckham makes Man Utd goal pledge
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BREAKING NEWSMichael Jackson's doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter over singer's death LATESTMichael Jackson's doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter over singer's death
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19:50 LATESTThree MPs facing charges over expenses are to have their 'golden goodbye' payments suspended BREAKING NEWSMichael Jackson's doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter over singer's death
LATESTDefeated presidential poll candidate Gen Sarath Fonseka arrested in Sri Lanka - reports LATESTThree MPs facing charges over expenses are to have their 'golden goodbye' payments suspended
LATESTSpeaker John Bercow warns MPs about referring to expenses cases now charges have been brought LATESTDefeated presidential poll candidate Gen Sarath Fonseka arrested in Sri Lanka - reports
LATESTCommander Ali Dizaei guilty of 'disgraceful behaviour' - Met Police LATESTSpeaker John Bercow warns MPs about referring to expenses cases now charges have been brought
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visits the Natanz uranium enrichment plant, April 2008 Jack Straw
Fresh Iran sanctions 'only path' Iraq cabinet debate 'not blocked'
The US says new sanctions against Iran are the "only path" after Tehran said it was stepping up uranium enrichment. Cabinet ministers were not prevented from discussing the legality of invading Iraq, says Jack Straw.
Jack Straw Dr Conrad Murray
Iraq cabinet debate 'not blocked' Michael Jackson's doctor charged
Cabinet ministers were not prevented from discussing the legality of invading Iraq, says Jack Straw. Michael Jackson's former doctor is formally charged with involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.
Snow misery continues in US Costa Rica elects female leader
Tougher rules for student visas University applications up 23%
Cameron attacks Brown on expenses Fresh Iran sanctions 'only path'
Two UK soldiers killed in Helmand Cameron attacks Brown on expenses
Sri Lanka election loser arrested Two UK soldiers killed in Helmand
Administration for Ethel Austin Sri Lanka election loser arrested
University applications up 23% Administration for Ethel Austin
19:25 LATESTThree MPs facing charges over expenses are to have their 'golden goodbye' payments suspended LATESTThree MPs facing charges over expenses are to have their 'golden goodbye' payments suspended
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    19:10 'Police delay' over murdered pair Man incited US child abuse via webcam
    19:05 European Parliament in Strasbourg Houses of Parliament clock face
    European Parliament: debating laws to crackdown on VAT fraud / House of Commons: debating the freezing of terrorists' assets /
    19:00 Straw 'did not ignore war advice' Iraq cabinet debate 'not blocked'
    Jack Straw rejects claims he ignored legal advice that Britain could not lawfully invade Iraq without further UN support. Cabinet ministers were not prevented from discussing the legality of invading Iraq, says Jack Straw.
    Katrina tragedy 'inspired Saints' Jenkins doubts Jones punishment
    18:55 Katrina tragedy 'inspired Saints' Warne blasts Strauss Test absence
    Bradford City boss McCall quits Katrina tragedy 'inspired Saints'
    18:20 Added Giant deep sea fish filmed
    Australian sword swallower Chayne Hultgren swallowing 18 swords , a new world record 8 Feb 2010 Sword lord - swallower sets world record with 18 blades / Removed
    18:15 Pitt and Jolie sue Sunday paper Avatar dethroned at US box office
    Sri Lanka election loser arrested Removed
    Administration for Ethel Austin Sri Lanka election loser arrested
    Sikh judge criticises dagger bans Administration for Ethel Austin
    Gascoigne held after takeaway row University applications up 23%
    University applications up 23% Pitt and Jolie sue Sunday paper
    Houses of Parliament clock face European Parliament in Strasbourg
    House of Commons: debate on freezing terrorists' assets / European Parliament: debating laws to crackdown on VAT fraud /
    18:10 Video premiere for Haiti single Pitt and Jolie sue Sunday paper
    17:40 PM praises decommissioning moves PM praises NI decommissioning
    17:35 Chad leader in Sudan peace talks ICC rejects Darfur rebel charges
    17:25 S Lanka election loser arrested Sri Lanka election loser arrested
    17:20 Shuttle makes final night flight Enceladus water story reinforced
    17:10 Ali Dizaei The shuttle launching
    Met officer Dizaei's bogus 999 call / Endeavour makes final night launch /
    17:05 Dizaei's 'abuse of power' Dizaei's bogus 999 call
    Profile: Ali Dizaei Dizaei's 'abuse of power'
    Commander 'like Scarface' Profile: Ali Dizaei
    The McItaly burger The McItaly burger
    The shuttle launching Ali Dizaei
    Endeavour makes final night launch / Met officer Dizaei's bogus 999 call /
    INLA confirms disposal of weapons PM praises decommissioning moves
    17:00 Hollywood walk of fame star The McItaly burger
    50 years on the Walk of Fame / Italians chew over the new "McItaly" /
    16:50 Jack Straw Jack Straw
    'AM punched me' paramedic claims Body found is missing woman, 26
    Speaker warns MPs over comments 'AM punched me' paramedic claims
    16:35 LATESTSpeaker John Bercow warns MPs about referring to expenses cases now charges have been brought
  • LATESTCommander Ali Dizaei guilty of 'disgraceful behaviour' - Met Police
  • LATESTDefeated presidential poll candidate Gen Sarath Fonseka arrested in Sri Lanka - reports
    WATCH NOWJack Straw gives evidence for second time to the Iraq inquiry LATESTSpeaker John Bercow warns MPs about referring to expenses cases now charges have been brought
    LATESTIran informs IAEA of intention to enrich uranium to higher levels from Tuesday - state TV LATESTCommander Ali Dizaei guilty of 'disgraceful behaviour' - Met Police
    Villages empty before Afghan push Avalanche kills troops in Kashmir
    Two UK soldiers killed in Helmand S Lanka election loser arrested
    Administration for Ethel Austin Two UK soldiers killed in Helmand
    Iran 'to ratchet up enrichment' Administration for Ethel Austin
    University applications up 23% Removed
    Women bishops 'mistake' warning University applications up 23%
    16:30 David Cameron Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visits the Natanz uranium enrichment plant, April 2008
    Cameron attacks Brown on expenses Fresh Iran sanctions 'only path'
    David Cameron accuses Gordon Brown of being in "headlong retreat" after Labour suspends the MPs facing expenses charges. The US says new sanctions against Iran are the "only path" after Tehran said it was stepping up uranium enrichment.
    Fresh Iran sanctions 'only path' Iran opposition leader 'jailed'
    Added Cameron attacks Brown on expenses
    House of Commons: Northern Ireland statement / House of Commons: debate on freezing terrorists' assets /
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    Second road crash Samaritan dies Number of mature students doubles
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    LATESTSpeaker John Bercow warns MPs about referring to expenses cases now charges have been brought LATESTSpeaker John Bercow warns MPs about referring to expenses cases now charges have been brought
    Alliance won't nominate minister Speaker warns MPs over comments
    16:15 BBC political editor Nick Robinson The Avengers
    Nick Robinson Hum dingers
    Asking Cardiff: Do you want five more years of Labour? What makes a great TV theme tune
    Only Fools and Horses BBC political editor Nick Robinson
    Hum dingers Nick Robinson
    What makes a great TV theme tune Asking Cardiff: Do you want five more years of Labour?
    16:10 Met Police Commander Ali Dizaei is sentenced to four years for misconduct and perverting the course of justice. Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei is sentenced to four years for misconduct and perverting the course of justice.
    16:05 Life term for missing wife killer 'Police delay' over murdered pair
    16:00 Pirate bill could 'breach rights' China shuts down hacking website
    15:50 LATESTScotland Yard Commander Ali Dizaei jailed for four years over corruption LATESTCommander Ali Dizaei guilty of 'disgraceful behaviour' - Met Police
    Met Police Commander Ali Dizaei is sentenced to four years in prison for misconduct and perverting the course of justice. Met Police Commander Ali Dizaei is sentenced to four years for misconduct and perverting the course of justice.
    15:45 Pregnant woman BBC political editor Nick Robinson
    Baby opt-out Nick Robinson
    Should drug addicts be paid to get sterilised? Asking Cardiff: Do you want five more years of Labour?
    Dagger unleashed 'It's part of me'
    Bilal Mohammed and Rizwan Ditta Art by young offender
    Generation Jihad Art behind bars
    Pair unrepentant after jail terms for terror offences Young offenders' works alongside old masters
    Iran opposition leader 'jailed' Fresh Iran sanctions 'only path'
    Dhow in Lamu President Ahmadinejad visits natanz plant - April 2008
    Port or paradise Iran confuses
    Audio slideshow of project threat to Kenya beauty spot What's behind Tehran's plans for further enrichment?
    BBC business editor Robert Peston Only Fools and Horses
    Robert Peston Hum dingers
    Why are mortgage markets looking so vulnerable? What makes a great TV theme tune
    Art by young offender Pregnant woman
    Art behind bars Baby opt-out
    Young offenders' works alongside old masters Should drug addicts be paid to get sterilised?
    15:40 BREAKING NEWSScotland Yard Commander Ali Dizaei jailed for four years over corruption LATESTSpeaker John Bercow warns MPs about referring to expenses cases now charges have been brought
    WATCH NOWJack Straw gives evidence for second time to the Iraq inquiry LATESTScotland Yard Commander Ali Dizaei jailed for four years over corruption
    LATESTIran informs IAEA of intention to enrich uranium to higher levels from Tuesday - state TV WATCH NOWJack Straw gives evidence for second time to the Iraq inquiry
    LATESTClothing retailer Ethel Austin goes into administration LATESTIran informs IAEA of intention to enrich uranium to higher levels from Tuesday - state TV
    David Cameron Ali Dizaei
    Cameron attacks Brown on expenses Ali Dizaei jailed for corruption
    David Cameron accuses Gordon Brown of being in "headlong retreat" after Labour suspends the MPs facing expenses charges. Met Police Commander Ali Dizaei is sentenced to four years in prison for misconduct and perverting the course of justice.
    Q&A: Parliamentary privilege Dizaei's 'abuse of power'
    Cameron attacks PM
    Profile: Ali Dizaei
    Harman: Tories 'muddled'
    Commander 'like Scarface'
    Ali Dizaei David Cameron
    Ali Dizaei jailed for corruption Cameron attacks Brown on expenses
    Met Police Commander Ali Dizaei is sentenced to four years in prison for misconduct and perverting the course of justice. David Cameron accuses Gordon Brown of being in "headlong retreat" after Labour suspends the MPs facing expenses charges.
    France and Russia in warship deal Yanukovych 'to win Ukraine poll'
    Parties in justice minister talks Alliance won't nominate minister
    A small-vehicle type land robot at a German army base exhibition Art by young offender
    Robo-soldiers Art behind bars
    Can 'well-behaved' robots make the battlefield safer? Young offenders' works alongside old masters
    Yanukovych 'to win Ukraine poll' Removed
    Australian sword swallower Chayne Hultgren swallowing 18 swords , a new world record 8 Feb 2010 Gino D'Acampo
    Sword lord - swallower sets world record with 18 blades / ITV fined after I'm A Celebrity contestants kill and eat a rat /
    Gino D'Acampo Australian sword swallower Chayne Hultgren swallowing 18 swords , a new world record 8 Feb 2010
    ITV fined after I'm A Celebrity contestants kill and eat a rat / Sword lord - swallower sets world record with 18 blades /
    15:35 Ali Dizaei guilty of corruption Ali Dizaei jailed for corruption
    Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei is convicted of misconduct and perverting the course of justice after a row over £600. Met Police Commander Ali Dizaei is sentenced to four years in prison for misconduct and perverting the course of justice.
    House of Commons: Home Office questions / House of Commons: Northern Ireland statement /
    15:30 WATCH NOWJack Straw gives evidence for second time to the Iraq inquiry BREAKING NEWSScotland Yard Commander Ali Dizaei jailed for four years over corruption
    LATESTIran informs IAEA of intention to enrich uranium to higher levels from Tuesday - state TV WATCH NOWJack Straw gives evidence for second time to the Iraq inquiry
    LATESTSenior Scotland Yard officer found guilty of misconduct and perverting course of justice LATESTIran informs IAEA of intention to enrich uranium to higher levels from Tuesday - state TV
    Dhow in Lamu The boy's kirpan
    Port or paradise Dagger unleashed
    Audio slideshow of project threat to Kenya beauty spot How important is the Kirpan to the faith of Sikhs?
    Landowner jailed for wife murder Life term for missing wife killer
    Tery Fator and Winston the singing turtle Dhow in Lamu
    Who's talking Port or paradise
    How a talent show winner scored in Las Vegas Audio slideshow of project threat to Kenya beauty spot
    15:25 Egypt detains Brotherhood leaders Iran opposition leader 'jailed'
    15:20 Straw facing Iraq inquiry again Straw 'did not ignore war advice'
    Justice Secretary Jack Straw is giving evidence before the inquiry into the Iraq war for a second time. Jack Straw rejects claims he ignored legal advice that Britain could not lawfully invade Iraq without further UN support.
    Exercise 'can cut gallstone risk' Cancer nurses funding row
    ITV fined over jungle rat killing Women bishops 'mistake' warning
    Galapagos sea lion (generic species, file image) Gino D'Acampo
    Sea lion colony leaves Galapagos as waters warm / ITV fined after I'm A Celebrity contestants kill and eat a rat /
    Win ends difficult week - Drogba Katrina tragedy 'inspired Saints'
    Katrina tragedy 'inspired Saints' Bradford City boss McCall quits
    15:10 Prison bars Sir Mota Singh QC
    Should prisoners be allowed to vote? / Should Sikhs wear daggers in public? /
    Big Ben Nice work if you can get it? Find out about life after election to the Commons Houses of Parliament clock face House of Commons: Home Office questions /
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    15:05 Breaking News Ali Dizaei
    15:00 Steve Webb MP Big Ben
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    14:55 Mother sets up stalking helpline Landowner jailed for wife murder
    Murder arrest over woman's body 'AM punched me' paramedic claims
    'AM punched me' paramedic claims Parties in justice minister talks
    Sikh judge criticises dagger bans Yanukovych 'to win Ukraine poll'
    Yanukovych 'to win Ukraine poll' Sikh judge criticises dagger bans
    House of Lords Steve Webb MP
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    14:45 LATESTSenior Scotland Yard officer found guilty of misconduct and perverting course of justice WATCH NOWJack Straw gives evidence for second time to the Iraq inquiry
    LATESTClothing retailer Ethel Austin goes into administration LATESTIran informs IAEA of intention to enrich uranium to higher levels from Tuesday - state TV
    LATESTLabour suspends whip from three MPs facing criminal charges, party spokesman says LATESTSenior Scotland Yard officer found guilty of misconduct and perverting course of justice
    LATESTIndian army says 11 soldiers killed in avalanche in Kashmir LATESTClothing retailer Ethel Austin goes into administration
    European Parliament in Strasbourg House of Lords
    How powerful is the European Parliament? Find out here How well do you know your peers? Read profiles of members of the House of Lords
    14:35 Nurse in hospital European Parliament in Strasbourg
    Health check: Find out who's in charge of health policy in your area How powerful is the European Parliament? Find out here
    14:30 Profile: Who is facing charges? Cameron attacks PM
    British soldier in Afghanistan Breaking News
    Two UK soldiers killed in Helmand Ali Dizaei guilty of corruption
    Two more soldiers have died in Afghanistan, making the number of UK deaths in the conflict the same as in the Falklands. Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei is convicted of misconduct and perverting the course of justice after a row over £600.
    Sir Mota Singh QC Jack Straw
    Sikh judge criticises dagger bans Straw facing Iraq inquiry again
    Britain's first Asian judge says Sikhs should be allowed to wear their ceremonial daggers to school and other public venues. Justice Secretary Jack Straw is giving evidence before the inquiry into the Iraq war for a second time.
    Gatwick second runway ruled out Mother sets up stalking helpline
    Attenborough buyout ballot Second road crash Samaritan dies
    'AM punched me' paramedic claims Murder arrest over woman's body
    Nigeria election 'gravely flawed' Chad leader in Sudan peace talks
    Swiss man cleared by Libyan court France and Russia in warship deal
    Straw to face Iraq inquiry again 'AM punched me' paramedic claims
    Genes reveal 'biological ageing' Shuttle makes final night flight
    Iran 'to ratchet up enrichment' Two UK soldiers killed in Helmand
    University applications up 23% Administration for Ethel Austin
    Administration for Ethel Austin Iran 'to ratchet up enrichment' Sikh judge criticises dagger bans
    Gascoigne held after takeaway row University applications up 23%
    Shuttle makes final night flight Gascoigne held after takeaway row
    Big Ben Nurse in hospital
    Nice work if you can get it? Find out about life after election to the Commons Health check: Find out who's in charge of health policy in your area
    14:00 Steve Webb MP Big Ben
    Want to drop your MP a line? Find their contact details here Nice work if you can get it? Find out about life after election to the Commons
    13:55 BREAKING NEWSSenior Scotland Yard officer found guilty of misconduct and perverting course of justice LATESTSenior Scotland Yard officer found guilty of misconduct and perverting course of justice
    Big Ben Steve Webb MP
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    12:55 David Cameron David Cameron
    Tories attack PM in expenses row Cameron attacks Brown on expenses
    David Cameron accuses the PM of tolerating the "disgusting sight" of MPs trying to avoid prosecution over expenses. David Cameron accuses Gordon Brown of being in "headlong retreat" after Labour suspends the MPs facing expenses charges.
    House of Lords Steve Webb MP
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    LATESTClothing retailer Ethel Austin goes into administration BREAKING NEWSSenior Scotland Yard officer found guilty of misconduct and perverting course of justice
    LATESTLabour suspends whip from three MPs facing criminal charges, party spokesman says LATESTClothing retailer Ethel Austin goes into administration
    LATESTIndian army says 11 soldiers killed in avalanche in Kashmir LATESTLabour suspends whip from three MPs facing criminal charges, party spokesman says
    LATESTNewcastle United striker Andy Carroll charged with assault following fight at a nightclub LATESTIndian army says 11 soldiers killed in avalanche in Kashmir
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    Saints upset Colts in Super Bowl Katrina tragedy 'inspired Saints'
    European Parliament in Strasbourg House of Lords
    How powerful is the European Parliament? Find out here How well do you know your peers? Read profiles of members of the House of Lords
    12:35 Two British soldiers have been killed in an explosion while on foot patrol in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says. Two more soldiers have died in Afghanistan, making the number of UK deaths in the conflict the same as in the Falklands.
    Nurse in hospital European Parliament in Strasbourg
    Health check: Find out who's in charge of health policy in your area How powerful is the European Parliament? Find out here
    12:30 Yanukovych heading to Ukraine win Yanukovych 'to win Ukraine poll'
    12:25 To Let signs Nurse in hospital
    What have your representatives been saying about house prices? Health check: Find out who's in charge of health policy in your area
    12:20 Yanukovych heading to Ukraine win Administration for Ethel Austin
    Straw 'wrong on Iraq', says Blix Yanukovych heading to Ukraine win
    12:15 LATESTLabour suspends whip from three MPs facing criminal charges, party spokesman says LATESTClothing retailer Ethel Austin goes into administration
    LATESTTwo British soldiers killed in explosion near Sangin, Afghanistan. Next of kin told LATESTLabour suspends whip from three MPs facing criminal charges, party spokesman says
    LATESTNewcastle United striker Andy Carroll charged with assault following fight at a nightclub LATESTIndian army says 11 soldiers killed in avalanche in Kashmir
    LATESTUS space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Florida, a day after its launch was postponed LATESTNewcastle United striker Andy Carroll charged with assault following fight at a nightclub
    Big Ben To Let signs
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    12:10 A small-vehicle type land robot at a German army base exhibition Pregnant woman
    Robo-soldiers Baby opt-out
    Can 'well-behaved' robots make the battlefield safer? Should drug addicts be paid to get sterilised?
    Genes reveal 'biological ageing' Exercise 'can cut gallstone risk'
    Dynamic Pluto revealed in images Genes reveal 'biological ageing'
    Rue Valiant A small-vehicle type land robot at a German army base exhibition
    Cracking up Robo-soldiers
    Piece by piece, Haiti's capital is being demolished Can 'well-behaved' robots make the battlefield safer?
    12:05 Paramedic claims AM assaulted him 'AM punched me' paramedic claims
    12:00 Steve Webb MP Big Ben
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    11:55 House of Lords Steve Webb MP
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    11:45 European Parliament in Strasbourg House of Lords
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    11:40 Gary Cahill Gary Cahill
    11:35 Children 'still at risk' of harm Gatwick second runway ruled out
    Ainsworth warns of war casualties Straw to face Iraq inquiry again
    Toyota 'planning recall of Prius' Yanukovych heading to Ukraine win
    Yanukovych heading to Ukraine win Straw 'wrong on Iraq', says Blix
    Straw 'wrong on Iraq', says Blix Gascoigne held after takeaway row
    Nurse in hospital European Parliament in Strasbourg
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    11:25 To Let signs Nurse in hospital
    What have your representatives been saying about house prices? Health check: Find out who's in charge of health policy in your area
    11:20 BREAKING NEWSLabour suspends whip from three MPs facing criminal charges, party spokesman says LATESTLabour suspends whip from three MPs facing criminal charges, party spokesman says
    Former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin BBC business editor Robert Peston
    Anyone for tea? Robert Peston
    Sarah Palin and the newest US political movement Why are mortgage markets looking so vulnerable?
    Added Australian sword swallower Chayne Hultgren swallowing 18 swords , a new world record 8 Feb 2010 Sword lord - swallower sets world record with 18 blades /
    Porter scores the winning touchdown Gary Cahill
    Saints upset Colts in Super Bowl / Bolton's Cahill out with blood clot /
    Bolton's Cahill out with blood clot Win ends difficult week - Drogba
    Win ends difficult week - Drogba Saints upset Colts in Super Bowl
    11:15 Xstrata resumes dividend payments UK firms 'cut dividends by £10bn'
    University applications up 23% Tougher rules for student visas
    Toyota 'planning recall of Prius' University applications up 23%
    Yanukovych heading to Ukraine win Toyota 'planning recall of Prius'
    UK firms 'cut dividends by £10bn' Yanukovych heading to Ukraine win
    Shuttle makes final night flight Straw 'wrong on Iraq', says Blix
    Straw 'wrong on Iraq', says Blix Shuttle makes final night flight
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