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Breaking News: Parents who starved Khyra jailed

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:05:15 GMT

The mother and stepfather of seven-year-old starvation victim Khyra Ishaq have been jailed for the girl's manslaughter.

Breaking News: BA cabin crew to strike over cuts

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:05:14 GMT

British Airways cabin crew are to stage a series of strikes in a bitter row over cost-cutting, threatening travel chaos for tens of thousands of passengers.

National Sport: Hicks loses billionaire status

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:45:16 GMT

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has lost his billionaire status, according to Forbes magazine's latest rich list.

National Sport: Hargreaves return in sight

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:45:16 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to let Owen Hargreaves take the next step on his road to recovery.

National Sport: Cook century puts England in driving seat

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:45:13 GMT

Alastair Cook celebrated his first day as England's Test captain with a masterful unbeaten 158 and Kevin Pietersen contributed 99 as the tourists took complete command on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh.

Breaking News: Strictly star Whittle to face trial

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:05:16 GMT

Strictly Come Dancing star Ricky Whittle will face trial for dangerous driving in April, a court has decided.

Breaking News: Dozens die in double suicide attack

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:05:15 GMT

At least 39 people have died after two suicide bombers targeting army vehicles detonated explosives within seconds of each other in the Pakistani city of Lahore.

National Sport: Force India set early pace

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:45:17 GMT

There may be a fly in the ointment if the first practice session of the new Formula One season is anything to go by.

National Sport: Gill: Glazers' model benefits United

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:45:16 GMT

Manchester United chief executive David Gill insists the Old Trafford outfit are benefiting from the Glazer family's business expertise.

National Sport: Wenger guards against complacency

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:45:16 GMT

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called on his side to keep themselves grounded when they head to relegation-battlers Hull on Saturday looking to maintain their title challenge.

National Sport: Plain sailing for captain Cook

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:45:13 GMT

Alastair Cook scored a dominant hundred in his first innings as England's Test captain but Kevin Pietersen was bowled for 99 as the tourists took full control of the first Test against Bangladesh.

Breaking News: Bleakley completes water-ski feat

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:05:19 GMT

TV host Christine Bleakley has completed her challenge to water-ski across the English Channel.

Breaking News: Test on bullied man 'inconclusive'

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:05:18 GMT

A post-mortem examination into the death of a 64-year-old man who was "tormented" by yobs has proved inconclusive, police.

Breaking News: Former hostage speaks of ordeal

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:05:18 GMT

Former hostage Peter Moore has spoken in detail about the torture he suffered at the hands of his kidnappers during his two-and-half year ordeal.

National Sport: No Pompey sales before semi

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:45:24 GMT

Portsmouth administrator Andrew Andronikou has promised fans that no players will be moved on ahead of their FA Cup semi-final.

National Sport: Terry confident of ending Mourinho dream

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:45:24 GMT

Captain John Terry is convinced Chelsea can end Jose Mourinho's bid for Champions League glory when the former Blues boss returns to Stamford Bridge next week.

National Sport: Cook leads by example

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:45:22 GMT

Alastair Cook became the fourth England captain to hit a century in his first Test innings in the job, with a commanding 113 not out against Bangladesh.

Breaking News: Bleakley begins water-ski challenge

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:05:21 GMT

Christine Bleakley has embarked on her challenge to water-ski across the English Channel for Sport Relief.

Breaking News: No ban on teachers being in the BNP

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:05:15 GMT

Teachers should not be banned from joining organisations which promote racism and intolerance, a report has recommended.

National Sport: Hodgson: We have our work cut out

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:45:17 GMT

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson admits his side face an uphill struggle to stay in the Europa League after Thursday night's defeat at Juventus, but he is not ready to throw in the towel just yet.

National Sport: Sehwag signs for Steelbacks

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:45:16 GMT

Indian superstar batsman Virender Sehwag is set to play for Northamptonshire in this summer's Friends Provident t20.

National Sport: City can press on with development

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:45:16 GMT

Manchester City have signed a £1billion agreement with Manchester City Council to develop land around their Eastlands stadium.

National Sport: Benitez rues missed chances

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:45:16 GMT

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was left to rue missed opportunities in the 1-0 Europa League last 16 defeat in Lille but has backed his side to turn things around in next week's second leg.

Breaking News: New York agrees 9/11 damages payout

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:05:14 GMT

New York City will pay up to 657.5 million US dollars (£437 million) in compensation to rescue and recovery workers affected by dust at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks.

Breaking News: Women who took Pill 'live longer'

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:05:14 GMT

Women who have ever taken the Pill can expect longer lives than those who have never been prescribed the oral contraceptive, research has suggested.

Bootle News: Denise Fergus meets Jack Straw over Jon Venables' detention

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:50:00 GMT

THE mum of murdered tot James Bulger held a “cordial” meeting with Justice Secretary Jack Straw.

National Sport: Solid start for captain Cook

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:45:13 GMT

Alastair Cook celebrated his first morning as England's Test captain with an unbeaten fifty as the tourists moved to 104 for one at lunch on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh.

Breaking News: Owen reveals battle with bottle

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:05:21 GMT

Take That star Mark Owen has revealed he has been struggling with a "drink problem" for at least a decade.

Breaking News: Ruling due on BNP membership rules

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:05:20 GMT

The British National Party (BNP) is to find out if the decision to scrap its whites-only membership policy was enough to meet race relations laws.

Breaking News: Refugee assault claims 'not probed'

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:05:20 GMT

Asylum seekers who claimed they were assaulted by security staff hired by the Home Office did not have their complaints properly investigated, an official report has found.