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Gary Lineker presents highlights of Saturday's Premier League clashes. (UK users only)

Gareth McAuley's goal earns West Brom a third straight Premier League win to pile more pressure on Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas.

Gareth McAuley's goal earns West Brom a third successive Premier League win and piles more pressure on Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of Saturday's Premier League clashes. (UK users only)

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Manchester City, West Brom, Stoke and Arsenal win in the Premier League, while Blackburn v Aston Villa and QPR v Everton finish in 1-1 draws.

Gareth McAuley's goal earns West Brom a third successive Premier League win and piles the pressure on Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas.

The UK's biggest mortgage lender, the Halifax, is expected to raise its standard variable mortgage rate from 1 May, to 3.99% from 3.5%.

Labour say plans which could see companies carry out roles normally done by police in England and Wales risk "crossing a line" in to core policing.

Labour say plans which could see companies carry out roles normally done by police in England and Wales risk "crossing a line" in to core policing.

The UK's biggest mortgage lender, the Halifax, is expected to raise its standard variable mortgage rate from 1 May, to 3.99% from 3.5%.

The Red Cross is denied entry to the devastated Baba Amr region of the Syrian city of Homs for a second day, as new shelling is reported in other districts.

The Red Cross is denied entry to the devastated Baba Amr area of the Syrian city of Homs for a second day, as new shelling is reported elsewhere.

Family and friends celebrate the life of comic Frank Carson

Five interpretations of Dr Seuss's The Lorax

Five interpretations of Dr Seuss's The Lorax

Define Britishness? It's like painting wind

Define Britishness? It's like painting wind

Family and friends celebrate the life of comic Frank Carson

The Red Cross is denied entry to the devastated Baba Amr region of the Syrian city of Homs for a second day, as new shelling is reported in other districts.

US authorities search for survivors and clear damage after a string of tornadoes killed at least 31 people in four Midwestern states.

At least 28 people are killed in the US states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, as storms and tornadoes sweep across vast parts of the Midwest.

Prime Minister David Cameron tells his party's spring conference the need for change in the NHS in England is "unavoidable and urgent".

Prime Minister David Cameron tells his party's spring conference the need for change in the NHS in England is "unavoidable and urgent".

The Red Cross is denied entry to the devastated Baba Amr region of the Syrian city of Homs for a second day, as new shelling is reported in other districts.

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West Brom 1-0 Chelsea

The government needs to take "tough" action to make Britain "stronger and fairer", David Cameron tells the Conservative Party spring conference.

Prime Minister David Cameron tells his party's spring conference the need for change in the NHS in England is "unavoidable and urgent".

Manchester City, West Brom, Stoke and Arsenal all win, while Blackburn v Aston Villa and QPR v Everton both finish 1-1.

Manchester City, West Brom, Stoke and Arsenal win in the Premier League, while Blackburn v Aston Villa and QPR v Everton finish in 1-1 draws.

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The Red Cross is told it cannot enter Baba Amr in Syria's city of Homs until booby traps are cleared, as new shelling is reported in other districts.

The Red Cross is denied entry to the devastated Baba Amr region of the Syrian city of Homs for a second day, as new shelling is reported in other districts.

Private security firms could investigate some crimes and patrol neighbourhoods under plans being drawn up for police forces in England and Wales.

Labour says plans by two police forces which could see private firms carry out roles normally done by officers could put core public policing at risk.

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• Competition hots up for best Cornish pasty maker

• Prince Harry names royal road in Belize

The Red Cross is told it cannot enter Baba Amr in Syria's city of Homs until booby traps are cleared, as new shelling is reported in other districts.

The UK's biggest mortgage lender, the Halifax, is expected to raise its standard variable mortgage rate from 1 May, to 3.99% from 3.5%.

The UK's biggest mortgage lender, the Halifax, is expected to raise its standard variable mortgage rate from 1 May, to 3.99% from 3.5%.

Private security firms could investigate some crimes and patrol neighbourhoods under plans being drawn up for police forces in England and Wales.

Private security firms could investigate some crimes and patrol neighbourhoods under plans being drawn up for police forces in England and Wales.

The Red Cross is told it cannot enter Baba Amr in Syria's city of Homs until booby traps are cleared, as new shelling is reported in other districts.

Leaders Manchester City face Bolton in one of six 1500 kick-offs after Arsenal defeat Liverpool in the early top-flight fixture.

Manchester City face Bolton in one of six 1500 kick-offs after Arsenal defeat Liverpool in the early top-flight fixture.

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Five interpretations of Dr Seuss's The Lorax

Family and friends celebrate the life of comic Frank Carson

Define Britishness? It's like painting wind

Five interpretations of Dr Seuss's The Lorax

Lord Prescott on telling the truth, syntax and that punch

Define Britishness? It's like painting wind

The difficult birth of new UK aircraft carriers

Lord Prescott on telling the truth, syntax and that punch

Follow first countdown event for London 2012 Festival

The difficult birth of new UK aircraft carriers

New procedure aids joint replacement recovery

Follow first countdown event for London 2012 Festival

Bras could be a danger to police, plus more snippets

New procedure aids joint replacement recovery

A selection of the world's best news photographs

Bras could be a danger to police, plus more snippets

BP says it has reached a $7.8bn (£4.9bn) deal with the largest group of plaintiffs suing it over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

The government needs to take "tough" action to make Britain "stronger and fairer", David Cameron tells the Conservative Party spring conference.

The difficult birth of new UK aircraft carriers

Lord Prescott on telling the truth, syntax and that punch

Lord Prescott on telling the truth, syntax and that punch

The difficult birth of new UK aircraft carriers

Bras could be a danger to police, plus more snippets

Follow first countdown event for London 2012 Festival

'I never thought I'd live long enough to have a child'

New procedure aids joint replacement recovery

A selection of the world's best news photographs

Bras could be a danger to police, plus more snippets

Papers maintain focus on Syrian district Baba Amr

A selection of the world's best news photographs

BP says it has reached a $7.8bn (£4.9bn) deal with the largest group of plaintiffs suing it over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

At least 28 people are killed in the US states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, as storms and tornadoes sweep across vast parts of the Midwest.

At least 28 people are killed in the US states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, as storms and tornadoes sweep across vast parts of the Midwest.

BP says it has reached a $7.8bn (£4.9bn) deal with the largest group of plaintiffs suing it over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

BP says it has reached a $7.8bn (£4.9bn) deal with the largest group of plaintiffs suing it over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Private security firms could investigate some crimes and patrol neighbourhoods under plans being drawn up for police forces in England and Wales.

Private security firms could investigate some crimes and patrol neighbourhoods under plans being drawn up for police forces in England and Wales.

BP says it has reached a $7.8bn (£4.9bn) deal with the largest group of plaintiffs suing it over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Key information about the capsizing of the Costa Concordia cruise ship is being handed over to a panel of experts as a pre-trial hearing begins in Italy.

At least 28 people are killed in the US states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, as storms and tornadoes sweep across vast parts of the Midwest.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Tottenham directors will be 'worried' about Harry Redknapp's future.

Liverpool host Arsenal in the early kick-off before leaders Manchester City face Bolton in one of six 1500 kick-offs.

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Scottish Premier League Live

Private security firms could investigate some crimes and patrol neighbourhoods under plans being drawn up for police forces in England and Wales.

Key information about the capsizing of the Costa Concordia cruise ship is being handed over to a panel of experts as a pre-trial hearing begins in Italy.

BP says it has reached a $7.8bn (£4.9bn) deal with the largest group of plaintiffs suing it over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

The Red Cross says it has been told it cannot enter the devastated Baba Amr district of the Syrian city of Homs until mines and booby traps are cleared.

At least 27 people are killed in the US states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, as storms and tornadoes sweep across vast parts of the Midwest.

BP says it has reached a $7.8bn (£4.9bn) deal with the largest group of plaintiffs suing it over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Homs 'another Srebrenica', warns injured photographer

Lord Prescott on telling the truth, syntax and that punch

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Lord Prescott on telling the truth, syntax and that punch

Bras could be a danger to police, plus more snippets

Private security firms could investigate some crimes and patrol neighbourhoods under plans being drawn up for police forces in England and Wales.

The UK's biggest mortgage lender, the Halifax, is expected to raise its standard variable mortgage rate from 1 May, to 3.99% from 3.5%.

Lord Prescott on telling the truth, syntax and that punch

The difficult birth of new UK aircraft carriers

The difficult birth of new UK aircraft carriers

Homs 'another Srebrenica', warns injured photographer

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Rangers' administrators will not announce staff cuts until next week after a failure to find a consensus among players.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Tottenham directors will be 'worried' about Harry Redknapp's future.

At least 20 people are killed in the US states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, as storms and tornadoes sweep across vast parts of the Midwest.

At least 27 people are killed in the US states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, as storms and tornadoes sweep across vast parts of the Midwest.

Private security firms could investigate some crimes and patrol neighbourhoods under plans being drawn up for police forces in England and Wales.

BP says it has reached a $7.8bn (£4.9bn) deal with the largest group of plaintiffs suing the company over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill.

The Syrian authorities have committed crimes against civilians, but militarisation of the opposition is not the solution, says the UN secretary general.

Private security firms could investigate some crimes and patrol neighbourhoods under plans being drawn up for police forces in England and Wales.

Moody's downgrades Greece again

At least 15 people are killed in the US states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, as storms and tornadoes sweep across vast parts of the Midwest.

At least 20 people are killed in the US states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, as storms and tornadoes sweep across vast parts of the Midwest.

At least 15 people are killed in the US states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, as storms and tornadoes sweep across vast parts of the Midwest.

The Syrian authorities have committed crimes against civilians, says the UN secretary general, but militarisation of the opposition is no solution.

Fifteen die in fierce US storms

At least 15 people are killed in the US states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, as storms and tornadoes sweep across vast parts of the Midwest.

'Deal reached' over BP oil spill

A committee representing plaintiffs suing BP over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill has reached a settlement with the company, a US judge says.

Crowds expected at Carson funeral

Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of Belfast later for the funeral of comedian Frank Carson, who was born in the city.

The Syrian authorities have committed crimes against civilians, says the UN secretary general, but militarisation of the opposition is no solution.

Private security firms could investigate some crimes and patrol neighbourhoods under plans being drawn up for police forces in England and Wales.

Private security firms could investigate some crimes and patrol neighbourhoods under plans being drawn up for police forces in England and Wales.

At least 15 people are killed in the US states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, as storms and tornadoes sweep across vast parts of the Midwest.

Fifteen die in fierce US storms

At least 15 people are killed in the US states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, as storms and tornadoes sweep across vast parts of the Midwest.

Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of Belfast later for the funeral of comedian Frank Carson, who was born in the city.

A committee representing plaintiffs suing BP over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill has reached a settlement with the company, a US judge says.

Moody's cuts Greece's credit rating again to "C", the lowest level on its scale, warning of default despite a recent debt write-off deal.

Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of Belfast later for the funeral of comedian Frank Carson, who was born in the city.

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All but two of the EU's 27 leaders sign a new treaty to enforce budget discipline within the bloc and rein in debts.

Moody's cuts Greece's credit rating again to "C", the lowest level on its scale, warning of default despite a recent debt write-off deal.

Private firms offered police role

Private security firms could investigate some crimes and patrol neighbourhoods under plans being drawn up for police forces in England and Wales.

Private security firms could investigate some crimes and patrol neighbourhoods under plans being drawn up for police forces in England and Wales.

At least 15 people are killed in the US states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, as storms and tornadoes sweep across vast parts of the Midwest.

All but two of the EU's 27 leaders sign a new treaty to enforce budget discipline within the bloc and rein in debts.

Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of Belfast later for the funeral of comedian Frank Carson, who was born in the city.

Hackers took "full functional control" of key Nasa computers in 2011, the agency's inspector general tells a US congressional committee.

All but two of the EU's 27 leaders sign a new treaty to enforce budget discipline within the bloc and rein in debts.

Hackers took "full functional control" of key Nasa computers in 2011, the agency's inspector general tells a US congressional committee.

Private security firms could investigate some crimes and patrol neighbourhoods under plans being drawn up for police forces in England and Wales.

Steve Hilton, one of David Cameron's closest advisers, is taking a year's break from Downing Street to take an academic position in the US.

Hackers took "full functional control" of key Nasa computers in 2011, the agency's inspector general tells a US congressional committee.