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Breaking News: 67 arrested as demonstrators clash

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:05:15 GMT

Sixty-seven people were arrested during clashes between right-wing and anti-fascist protesters and police as a demonstration brought a town centre to a standstill.

Breaking News: War of words over BA strike support

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:05:13 GMT

British Airways has clashed with union leaders over the effect of a strike which hit flights and caused disruption for passengers.

National Sport: Pompey strike back for points

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:45:16 GMT

Portsmouth proved they are taking the rest of the Barclays Premier League campaign seriously by staging a last-gasp 3-2 comeback against Hull and denying Iain Dowie victory in his first match in charge of Hull.

National Sport: Toffees home run continues

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:45:16 GMT

Mikel Arteta and Steven Pienaar fired Everton to their seventh successive Barclays Premier League home win after a strong second-half showing saw off 10-man Bolton 2-0.

National Sport: Gudjohnson inspires Spurs victory

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:45:16 GMT

On-loan Eidur Gudjohnsen came off the bench to score one and set up another as Tottenham edged a second-half thriller 2-1 against 10-man Stoke.

National Sport: Bent at the double for Black Cats

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:45:16 GMT

Darren Bent took his tally for the season to 21 as Sunderland beat Birmingham 3-1 to ease their way towards Barclays Premier League safety.

National Sport: Wales too strong for Italy

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:45:14 GMT

Wales ended a disappointing RBS Six Nations campaign with a comfortable 33-10 victory over Italy in Cardiff.

Breaking News: 55 arrested at rival demonstrations

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:05:14 GMT

Fifty five people were arrested and several people injured after violent clashes broke out between right-wing and anti fascist extremists and police during a demonstration in a town centre.

National Sport: Carew saves Villa blushes

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:45:13 GMT

John Carew salvaged a point in a 2-2 draw for Champions League-chasing Aston Villa after Mick McCarthy's Wolves side had threatened to pull of a shock win in the derby meeting at Villa Park.

Breaking News: Police try to control demo rivals

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:05:15 GMT

Police have been battling to control thousands of demonstrators taking part in a protest organised by a controversial right-wing group.

Breaking News: Impact of BA strike is disputed

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:05:14 GMT

Strike-hit British Airways has said the airline had got off to a "good start" as its plans to cope with a mass walkout of cabin crew staff swung into action.

National Sport: Anelka hints at new Blues deal

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:45:15 GMT

Striker Nicolas Anelka has given the broadest hint yet that he is ready to pledge his future to Chelsea.

Breaking News: Photos of baby's clothes released

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:05:17 GMT

Police trying to trace the mother of a newborn baby found dead behind a convenience store have released photos of the clothes he was wearing and towels in which he was wrapped.

Breaking News: Murder probe after teenager dies

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:05:17 GMT

A murder inquiry has been launched after an 18-year-old man died following what is thought to be a fall-out among friends.

Breaking News: MoD will not act over Google images

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:05:17 GMT

The Ministry of Defence will not ask Google to remove images of SAS headquarters from one of its popular map programmes, it has emerged.

National Sport: Walters keen to bolster Catalans squad

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:45:15 GMT

Catalans coach Kevin Walters has admitted an interest in Wakefield playmaker Danny Brough as he looks to bolster his threadbare squad.

Breaking News: Pope 'truly sorry' over scandal

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:05:14 GMT

Pope Benedict has told victims of clerical child abuse in Ireland he is "truly sorry" for their suffering.

National Sport: Murray suffers Indian Wells exit

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:45:14 GMT

Rampant Robin Soderling moved into the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open with a convincing victory over an out-of-sorts Andy Murray,

National Sport: Batting brilliance boosts Bangladesh

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:45:13 GMT

England's bowlers fought back well after a remarkable display of hitting from opener Tamim Iqbal, but Bangladesh still eased past 300 on day one of the second Test.

Breaking News: Cameron announces bank tax plan

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:05:17 GMT

David Cameron has committed the Tories to imposing a new tax on banks as both main parties battled to convince voters they would claw back billions of pounds from the financial sector.

National Sport: Pompey crisis 'really hurts' - Storrie

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:45:18 GMT

Peter Storrie has defended his part in Portsmouth's financial crisis, but amazingly revealed he was paid the same win bonus as the players.

National Sport: Bangladesh on top in second Test

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:45:15 GMT

Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah provided the impetus for a stubborn Bangladesh batting display on day one of the second Test against England.

Breaking News: Cameron to make tax pledge on banks

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:05:21 GMT

David Cameron will commit the Tories to a new tax on banks as both main parties battle to convince voters they would claw back billions of pounds from the sector.

National Sport: Ancelotti sets new Blues target

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:45:22 GMT

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has told his squad to focus on becoming only the seventh club in the history of the English game to achieve the league and FA Cup double.

National Sport: Villa to hold talks with Milner

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:45:21 GMT

Aston Villa are to hold talks with midfielder James Milner in the summer regarding a new contract.

National Sport: Bangladesh making England toil

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:45:20 GMT

Tamim Iqbal hit a fierce 85 and Mahmudullah weighed in with a half-century as Bangladesh worked England hard on day one of the second Test.

Breaking News: Health reform fight tilts Obama way

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:05:18 GMT

The long, turbulent struggle over health care legislation has tilted in President Barack Obama's favour as undecided Democratic politicians begin choosing sides.

Breaking News: Cameron to make pledge tax on banks

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:05:17 GMT

David Cameron will commit the Tories to a new tax on banks as both main parties battle to convince voters they would claw back billions of pounds from the sector.

National Sport: Ferguson hails super Nani

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:45:16 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Nani's dramatic improvement in Manchester United's rise to the Premier League summit.

National Sport: Wenger puts emotion aside

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:45:16 GMT

Arsene Wenger has every sympathy with the plight of Gianfranco Zola, but will not be looking to do the under-pressure West Ham manager any favours when Arsenal aim to go top of the Barclays Premier League at Emirates Stadium.