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Young women killed in car crash

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:11:33 GMT

A teenage driver and her female passenger have died and three men are in hospital after their car careered off the road into undergrowth.

'Amazing' slimmer loses 21 stone

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:58:23 GMT

A woman branded morbidly obese by her GP has lost 21 stone in weight after an embarrassing trip to the dentist forced her to act.

Surgery row trust to replace chief

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:58:15 GMT

An NHS trust at the centre of a row over children's heart surgery is to replace its chief executive.

Sea swim woman found after search

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:50:23 GMT

A woman who disappeared while swimming off the Lincolnshire coast has been found alive after a major search operation.

Archbishop to bless married couples

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:30:45 GMT

The Archbishop of Westminster will bless more than 600 married couples to celebrate marriage as "an exclusive commitment and a life-long partnership between a man and a woman".

Denmark tipped to win Eurovision

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:57:28 GMT

Favourites Denmark could prove a disaster for bookies if they land their predicted win at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Egypt hotel pool tragedy girl named

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:41:25 GMT

A five-year-old British girl who died in a pool at a hotel in Egypt has been named by her family, according to reports.

Senior Tory 'slams party activists'

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:55:16 GMT

A member of David Cameron's inner circle has described grassroots Tory activists as "swivel-eyed loons", according to reports.

'Dismay' over Litvinenko ruling

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:45:39 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 16:18:01 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 13:41:12 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 12:42:13 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 11:20:58 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 10:41:07 GMT

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