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    Call for better rape victim care

    A new approach is needed to give greater priority to the care and support of rape victims, a major review says.

    Brown says BA strike 'deplorable'

    Prime Minister Gordon Brown says a planned strike by British Airways cabin staff is "unjustified" and comes at the "wrong time".

    Beckham likely to miss World Cup

    David Beckham is flying to Finland for surgery on his Achilles tendon, which looks set to rule him out of the World Cup.

    Defiant Brown will 'keep going'

    Gordon Brown says he wants to "keep going", after being asked if he would resign if Labour failed to win the general election.

    Phillips blamed for equality row

    A parliamentary committee raise concerns over the leadership of UK equalities chief Trevor Phillips and questions his reappointment.

    New credit card protection agreed

    Credit card holders will be offered more protection from spiralling debts, but changes are watered down from original plans.

    Arrest over couple's fire deaths

    A second person is held over the death of a couple who were killed when a fire in a mobility scooter spread to their home in Rugby.

    MP in 'sudden accidental' death

    Labour MP Ashok Kumar has suffered a "sudden accidental" death at his Middlesbrough home at the age of 53.

    New gloss put on inflation basket

    Lip gloss and hair straighteners replace lipstick and hair dryers in the typical basket of goods used to calculate inflation.

    Turkey tale: movie to be made of woman stuck in snow for 30 days

    The story of a woman who was stranded by snow for a month after she popped out to buy a turkey could be made into a Hollywood film.

    Tweet if you see a daff, urge worried Cumbrian tourism officials

    Tourism bosses in Cumbria urge people to get in touch if they see a blooming daffodil, after the cold weather delays growth.

    England held up by brave Tigers

    England require five wickets to win the first Test against Bangladesh after the hosts close day four on 191-5, still 321 runs behind.

    Brown loses job as Hull manager

    Hull City manager Phil Brown has been relieved of his duties at the struggling Premier League club and put on gardening leave.

    Man Utd boss expects tight finish

    Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is predicting the closest finish in Premier League history in the battle for the title.

    Murray cruises past fitful Seppi

    Andy Murray comes through the second round of the BNP Paribas Open with a comfortable 6-4 6-4 win over Italy's Andreas Seppi in Indian Wells

    dot.Rory

    What are the UK's dotcom pioneers doing now?

    Diplomatic puzzle

    How the West is trying to pin down China's world role

    Think it's all over?

    How serious is David Beckham's injury?

    Wembley's secret

    How German POWs helped build an English icon

    Gomp/arts

    Teenagers, Shakespeare and Lady Gaga

    Crown dodger

    Nick Clegg says he isn't one, but what is a kingmaker?

    Balls criticises Bulger comments

    Children's Secretary Ed Balls criticises children's commissioner for "ill advised" comments about James Bulger's killers.

    Woman suffered care home neglect

    An elderly woman suffered serious neglect at a Teesside care home because of widespread failings, a review finds.

    Police stops 'target minorities'

    Most police forces in England and Wales still unfairly target black and Asian people in their use of stop and search powers, the equality watchdog says.

    Second scam sucker list is seized

    A second master list containing the names of 1,000 people targeted by fraudsters selling worthless shares is seized.

    Anti-knife campaign targets young

    An online campaign to tackle knife crime among young people is being launched by a charity representing families of victims and the government.

    David Miliband in China for talks

    The UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband is in China to hold discussions with the country's political leaders.

    Universities heads' 'wages soar'

    The pay of university heads has soared with some now earning more than the prime minister, a report says.

    UK credit rating viewed as safe

    The credit ratings of major AAA governments including the US and the UK are well positioned, says Moody's Investors Services.

    Funeral held for WWII flying ace

    The funeral of one of the Battle of Britain's most successful pilots, Wing Commander Bob Doe, takes place in East Sussex.

    'If the police can't protect you...'

    An overhaul of how rape cases are handled has been recommended - one woman's experience shows there's much to be done.

    Schama says...

    Do we secretly like tough guy leaders instead of Mr Nice?

    7 days quiz

    Farrah left off In Memoriam list at Oscars. Who else?

    Papers criticise Bulger comments

    The Children's Commissioner is criticised for saying James Bulger's killers were too young to understand the consequences of their actions.

    Superlambananas to return to city

    Eight Superlambanana sculptures will be put on show in Liverpool, as a legacy of the city's European Capital of Culture year.

    Coroner's pledge on Askew death

    A coroner says he will "ensure that no stone remains unturned" in the investigation into the death of a man who collapsed in his garden.

    Smyth victim in Brady resign call

    A victim of serial abuser Fr Brendan Smyth calls on the head of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Cardinal Sean Brady, to resign.

    Two appear on terrorism charges

    Two men in their 20s appear in court in Newry on Monday charged with terrorism offences after a police operation.

    Man held over Mary McLaren death

    A man is arrested over the death of a mother-of-three who went missing after a night out in Dundee.

    MP wants police to probe council

    Police are asked to investigate media allegations made since Steven Purcell resigned as leader of Glasgow City Council.

    Virgin Atlantic creates 200 jobs

    Virgin Atlantic is creating 200 jobs with the opening of a new customer service centre.

    Surgeon's patients tell of ordeal

    Former patients of a hospital consultant struck off after one of his patients died speak of their suffering at his hands.

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