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BA union announces strike dates (12.03.2010 17:15:51)BA cabin crew will go on strike for three days from 20 March and for four days from 27 March in a dispute over pay and staff levels.
Couple jailed for starving girl (12.03.2010 18:24:39)The mother of a girl who starved to death is sentenced to 15 years and her stepfather jailed indefinitely.
BNP rules judged 'discriminatory' (12.03.2010 18:22:48)The British National Party is forced to rewrite its membership rules again after a court rules them discriminatory.
Lib Dems unveil election slogan (12.03.2010 17:53:03)The Liberal Democrats unveil their election campaign slogan ahead of their spring conference in Birmingham.
Pc jailed over drugs conspiracy (12.03.2010 16:53:06)A former Metropolitan Police officer is jailed for three years for passing on secret information which let his wife obtain free drugs.
Bid for sunbed ban passes MP vote (12.03.2010 16:17:40)A bid by Cardiff MP Julie Morgan to get a law banning under-18s from using sunbeds wins a crucial House of Commons vote.
Russian honour for Archbishop (12.03.2010 10:31:56)Dr Rowan Williams is given an award on the decree of the Russian President for his literature on the country.
Cook and Pietersen dominate Test (12.03.2010 12:05:29)Alastair Cook hits 158 not out and Kevin Pietersen 99 as England close day one of the first Test against Bangladesh on 374-3.
Brown sorry for Hull duo's fracas (12.03.2010 17:08:57)Hull manager Phil Brown apologises to the Women's Institute who saw a row between players Nicky Barmby and Jimmy Bullard.
Hamilton second in Bahrain practice (12.03.2010 14:54:47)Returning legend Michael Schumacher vows to improve after Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg leads Friday practice in Bahrain.
Johnson not contemplating defeat (12.03.2010 15:26:44)England coach Martin Johnson is refusing to contemplate defeat ahead of Saturday's RBS Six Nations Calcutta Cup match against Scotland at Murrayfield.
After Khyra (12.03.2010 12:51:46)On the front line in Birmingham social services
In pictures (12.03.2010 16:49:28)The other Channel crossings to make headlines
Double trouble (12.03.2010 14:57:34)How did these become such a big money-spinner?
Lock down (12.03.2010 11:40:36)Why are criminals released from prison early?
Bearing fruit (12.03.2010 11:21:56)Preparations to hand over UK's Afghan base
Ex-Tory Euro MP joining Lib Dems (12.03.2010 17:02:44)A long-serving Conservative MEP, expelled in a row over the party's new allies in Europe, has joined the Liberal Democrats.
Cases of self-harming jump 50% (12.03.2010 09:09:51)The number of young people admitted to hospital after cutting themselves deliberately rises 50% in five years
Social care 'badly under-funded' (12.03.2010 09:14:23)Adult social care in England is "chronically under-funded" and "severely rationed", a cross-party group of MPs says.
Women on pill 'may live longer' (12.03.2010 08:38:04)Women who have taken the contraceptive pill are less likely to die of cancer and heart disease, a long-term study finds.
BNP teachers will not be banned (12.03.2010 17:06:48)Members of the BNP or any group that might promote racism will not be banned from teaching in England, the government says.
Footballer's breach of peace fine (12.03.2010 16:33:30)Aberdeen football captain Mark Kerr is fined £250 for breach of the peace after an incident at a city nightclub.
7 days quiz (12.03.2010 12:08:17)Farrah left off In Memoriam list at Oscars. Who else?
Up and away (11.03.2010 14:19:50)Has education spending always been rising?
Brain power (11.03.2010 16:54:33)Can neuroscience help us solve conflicts?
MPs in court dominate headlines (12.03.2010 07:03:02)The appearance of three MPs in court over charges relating to their expenses claims is reported in Friday's papers.
Man cleared over twins' stabbing (12.03.2010 18:02:28)A Devon teenager who stabbed and killed an identical twin and wounded his brother acted in self defence, a court finds.
Porn director runs for Parliament (12.03.2010 11:17:40)A female pornographic film director is selected as the Lib Dem prospective parliamentary candidate for Gravesham, Kent.
PPS to reconsider Hamill move (12.03.2010 14:58:40)An inquiry into the murder of Robert Hamill urges the PPS to reconsider a decision not to prosecute a retired RUC officer.
Man remanded on Newry rape charge (12.03.2010 18:00:26)A 26-year-old man is remanded in custody for allegedly raping a woman and physically assaulting her friend in Newry.
Angry scenes at Trump exhibition (12.03.2010 14:27:25)A public exhibition of the masterplan for US tycoon Donald Trump's controversial £1bn golf resort witnesses angry scenes.
Plea to parents over grass fires (12.03.2010 16:46:38)Fire officers are appealing to parents to help prevent children from starting grass fires following hundreds of calls to incidents.
Woman who seduced teen faces jail (12.03.2010 16:54:14)A woman is told a jail sentence is almost inevitable after she was found guilty of sexual activity with a 13-year-old boy.
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Schumacher keen to 'raise game' (12.03.2010 14:54:47)Returning Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher vows to improve after team-mate Nico Rosberg leads Friday practice in Bahrain.
Brown sorry for Hull duo's fracas (12.03.2010 17:08:57)Hull manager Phil Brown apologises to the Women's Institute who saw a row between players Nicky Barmby and Jimmy Bullard.
Cook and Pietersen dominate Test (12.03.2010 12:05:29)Alastair Cook hits 158 not out and Kevin Pietersen 99 as England close day one of the first Test against Bangladesh on 374-3.
Johnson not contemplating defeat (12.03.2010 15:26:44)England coach Martin Johnson is refusing to contemplate defeat ahead of Saturday's RBS Six Nations Calcutta Cup match against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Chelsea hit by keeper injury blow (12.03.2010 16:41:54)Chelsea's third-choice keeper Ross Turnbull will start in goal for Saturday's Premier League match against West Ham because of injuries to Petr Cech and Hilario.
Briatore must be punished - Todt (12.03.2010 17:28:14)Formula 1 boss Jean Todt is determined former Renault team principal Flavio Briatiore will be punished for his role in the Singapore race fixing scandal.
Murray wants input over captaincy (12.03.2010 09:20:11)Andy Murray wants the players to be involved in deciding who leads Britain's Davis Cup side should current captain John Lloyd be asked to leave.
Chambers cruises through in Doha (12.03.2010 13:56:31)Britain's Dwain Chambers eases into the 60m semi-finals, while Jenny Meadows impresses in the 800m at the World Indoor Championships.
Hearn warns players of mediocrity (12.03.2010 13:40:07)Snooker chief Barry Hearn says annual qualifying for a tour card will stop the circuit becoming full of "lazy" players.
Binocular OK for Cheltenham (12.03.2010 13:31:25)Binocular will run in the Champion Hurdle next Tuesday, trainer Nicky Henderson confirms, with champion jockey Tony McCoy booked for the ride.
England target bronze consolation (12.03.2010 17:24:11)England face the Netherlands in a bronze medal play-off on Saturday hoping to put a winning seal on their best World Cup performance since 1986.
Veteran Queally earns GB call-up (12.03.2010 11:55:34)Jason Queally is recalled to the Great Britain squad for this month's World Championships at the age of 39.
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