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Man 'tormented to death' by yobs

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:05:15 GMT

A 64-year-old man with learning difficulties was "tormented to death" after being bullied by yobs for more than a decade, neighbours have claimed.

Thousands cheated admissions system

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:05:15 GMT

Thousands of parents used underhand tactics to get children into preferred secondary schools last year, it has emerged, as Government figures showed nearly one in six youngsters failed to secure their first choice place.

Pete Doherty banned from driving

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:05:18 GMT

Rock star Pete Doherty has been given a 12-month driving ban and fined £500 after he admitted allowing his manager to use his Daimler without insurance.

High-speed rail link plan unveiled

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:05:17 GMT

Plans for a new £30 billion high-speed rail (HSR) network, with 250mph trains, have been announced by the Government.

Greek protesters clash with police

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:05:17 GMT

Protesters have clashed with riot police in central Athens during a demonstration to mark a nationwide general strike against the Greek government's new asusterity measures.

Jailed journalist freed by Hamas

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:05:16 GMT

A British journalist jailed a month ago in Gaza by Hamas has been released.

Network Rail staff vote for strikes

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:05:16 GMT

Thousands of Network Rail maintenance workers have voted strongly in favour of strikes in a row over jobs, bringing the threat of industrial action over Easter closer.

One in six denied preferred school

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:05:15 GMT

Nearly one in six children in England failed to gain a place at their first choice secondary school this year, Government figures have revealed.

General strike hits Greece again

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:05:15 GMT

Greek public transport has been halted and flights grounded as workers held another general strike to protest against painful spending cuts.

Mark Owen deeply sorry for affairs

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:05:20 GMT

Take That star Mark Owen has said he is "deeply sorry" after admitting a string of affairs behind his wife's back.

Hunt for boy continues in Pakistan

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:05:19 GMT

Hopes that five-year-old British boy Sahil Saeed had been found were dashed as the police chief leading the investigation in Pakistan confirmed the search is ongoing.

Greece hit by third general strike

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:05:18 GMT

Public services and transport in debt-plagued Greece have ground to a halt as workers stage a third general strike in protest at the government's austerity measures.

Confusion in Pakistan kidnap probe

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:05:17 GMT

The five-year-old British boy allegedly kidnapped by gunmen in Pakistan has been found, it has been reported.

Kidnap boy 'found' - report probed

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:05:15 GMT

The five-year-old British boy allegedly kidnapped by gunmen in Pakistan has been found, it has been reported.

Sales boom lifts Morrisons' profits

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:05:15 GMT

High street retailer Morrisons has hailed "another good year" as profits climbed 21% and sales hit record levels.

MPs and peer in court over expenses

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:05:17 GMT

Three Labour MPs and a Conservative peer will appear in court accused of theft by false accounting.

Care levy may hit estates by 10%

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:05:17 GMT

A levy to pay for the Government's proposed National Care Service could take 10% off people's estates after they died, Health Secretary Andy Burnham has suggested.

Nottinghamshire police ranked worst

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:05:17 GMT

Nottinghamshire Police is the worst performing force in England and Wales, according to new figures.

Pakistan hunt for boy continues

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:05:17 GMT

The search for a five-year-old British boy held captive in Pakistan is continuing after his father returned to the UK.

PM hits back on military criticism

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:05:14 GMT

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has rejected as "wrong" the criticisms of former military chiefs who accused him of starving the armed forces of funds when he was Chancellor.