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Comedy scriptwriter Braben dies

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:42:15 GMT

Comedy writer Eddie Braben, the third man behind the success of Morecambe and Wise, has died at the age of 82, his manager said.

Singer 'in shock' after road 'fall'

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:42:15 GMT

Injured singer George Michael fell from his vehicle on to the carriageway of the M1 motorway, an eyewitness has claimed.

Cut schools budget, says think-tank

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:42:14 GMT

The Government could cut schools spending without compromising standards, an independent think-tank has claimed.

Mother suspect in girl murder probe

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:42:12 GMT

Detectives are treating the death of a 20-month-old girl as murder and have named her mother as a suspect.

PM seeks to soothe local Tory anger

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:42:11 GMT

David Cameron has sought to smooth relations with angry local Tories, insisting he would never have anyone close to him who "sneered" at them.

Deal rescues gay marriage bill

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:42:09 GMT

The legalisation of gay marriage is poised to be approved by MPs after surviving a Tory backbench bid to derail it.

Queen 'deeply saddened' by deaths

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:42:07 GMT

The Queen said she was "deeply saddened" by the loss of life and devastation caused by the tornado in Oklahoma and sent her "deepest sympathies" to all those whose lives have been affected.

A&E units dropping four-hour target

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:42:06 GMT

Many hospital emergency departments have dropped the Government's four-hour target to deal with patients because of soaring demand, MPs have heard.

'Dismay' over Litvinenko ruling

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:45:46 GMT

The widow of poisoned spy Alexander Litvinenko has accused a coroner of abandoning his search for the truth about Russian state responsibility for her husband's death.

Unhealthy packed lunch 'is abuse'

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:17:58 GMT

Jamie Oliver has compared unhealthy packed lunches with child abuse and said the Government should do more to improve school meals.

Cocaine found in cakes at airport

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:41:39 GMT

Two people have been charged with drug trafficking offences after cocaine worth up to £1 million was found hidden inside cakes at Gatwick Airport.

McCanns 'very pleased' with review

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:41:37 GMT

Madeleine McCann's parents are said to be "very, very pleased" with Scotland Yard's review of their daughter's disappearance, as it emerged detectives have identified "more than a handful of people of interest" in the case.

Singer 'fine' after new car drama

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:13:51 GMT

Chart star George Michael has been airlifted to hospital for treatment to head injuries after a motorway accident - the latest car drama for the troubled singer.

Le Vell denies child sex charges

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:13:48 GMT

Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell denied a series of child sex offences when he appeared in court.

Pair convicted of abusing patients

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:41:10 GMT

Two care assistants who abused severely disabled patients are guilty of "an appalling abuse of trust and a violation of what society should be able to expect from people in the care profession", prosecutors have said.

Tribute to 'beautiful' daughter

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:58:19 GMT

The father of a 20-month-old toddler who was found dead at a house has spoken of the loss of his "uniquely beautiful" daughter who meant the world to him.

Dead children name usage 'common'

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:42:12 GMT

It was "common practice" for undercover police officers within Scotland Yard to use dead children's identities, an investigation has found.

Family praises rescue bid soldiers

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:38:21 GMT

The family of a British construction worker murdered by his Islamist kidnappers just minutes after a joint UK and Nigerian rescue operation stormed their compound has praised the soldiers who tried to save him and said the Government had been right to send them.

Bridger's 'mental block' over body

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:23:52 GMT

The man accused of murdering April Jones told police he had a "mental block" about what happened to her body, a jury has heard.

Sir Bruce signs up for Strictly

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:41:04 GMT

Sir Bruce Forsyth has ended speculation by signing up for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.