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Huntley back in prison after attack

Soham murderer Ian Huntley is back in prison after an attack by a fellow inmate left him needing hospital treatment.Read

Pollution 'causing early deaths'

Air pollution is causing the early deaths of up to 50,000 people a year and making thousands more ill - but the Government is failing to take enough action to tackle the problem, MPs have said.Read

Obama healthcare overhaul approved

The US House of Representatives has approved historic healthcare legislation which has been at the heart of President Barack Obama's mission in the White House.Read

BA cabin crew strike for third day

British Airways cabin crew have begun their third day of strike action as airline management and union leaders continue their war of words.Read

Pressure grows for lobbying probe

Pressure is mounting for a sleaze probe after several senior Labour MPs were filmed apparently offering their expertise for cash.Read

Olivier triumph for Rachel Weisz

Oscar winners Rachel Weisz and Dame Maggie Smith have scooped two standout Laurence Olivier prizes at the glitzy theatre awards ceremony.Read

Huntley 'slashed' by fellow inmate

Soham murderer Ian Huntley is in hospital after reportedly having his throat slashed by a fellow prison inmate.Read

Tiger Woods tells of comeback fears

Disgraced golfer Tiger Woods has revealed he is "nervous" about making his golf comeback next month as he admitted he had been "living a lie".Read

Economic recovery 'remains fragile'

The UK's economic recovery will not pick up pace until the middle of next year, a business group has warned.Read

Seaweed bread 'key to obesity'

Seaweed bread could be the answer to the obesity epidemic, scientists have said.Read

PM offers universal fast broadband

Gordon Brown is setting out plans to ensure super-fast broadband for every home in a move he claims could slash billions from public service costs and create more than 250,000 jobs.Read

Households 'now £17,000 worse off'

The average household is more than £17,000 worse off than they were at the start of the recession, a research has shown.Read

Weisz and Rylance scoop Oliviers

Oscar winner Rachel Weisz has scooped the Laurence Olivier award for best actress for her stage role as Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire.Read

Gay couple 'turned away from B&B'

A gay couple have claimed they were turned away from a bed & breakfast because the owner said it was "against her convictions" to allow them to share a bed.Read

Fire hits Harry Potter set

Filming of the latest Harry Potter movie has been hit by a fire which broke out on the set.Read

Lady Gaga celebrates chart double

Lady Gaga has enjoyed double chart success as her album and latest single rose to the number one spots.Read

Huntley attacked by fellow prisoner

Soham murderer Ian Huntley is being treated in hospital after being assaulted by a fellow prisoner, a Ministry of Justice spokesman has said.Read

US Democrats predict healthcare win

House Democratic leaders are predicting victory for President Barack Obama's bill designed to overhaul the United States healthcare system.Read

Tories demand lobbying claims probe

David Cameron demanded an investigation into "shocking" claims made by senior Labour MPs who were filmed apparently offering their expertise for cash.Read

Girl, four, killed on Florida beach

A four-year-old British girl was killed after being run over by a car on a Florida beach, the Highway Patrol has said.Read

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