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23:55 More regions 'at risk of drought' Bomb team moves V2 rocket section
23:50 Match of the DayMatch of the Day Live Vincent Kompany, Edin Dzeko and Mario BalotelliMan City 3-3 Sunderland

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

Manchester City stage a dramatic late fightback to keep their title bid alive, coming from 3-1 down to draw with Sunderland.

Man City 3-3 Sunderland QPR 2-1 Arsenal
23:45 Cruise shipFire-hit cruise passengers on ordeal Watch03:59 US Lottery's Mega Millions logoSearch is on for US lottery winners Watch01:24
23:10 Man arrested and bailed by police investigating death of EastEnders actress Gemma McCluskie Italian mafia banker Vito Palazzolo is arrested in Thailand after almost 30 years on the run
Egypt's most influential party, the Muslim Brotherhood, announces financier Khairat al-Shatir as its presidential candidate Man arrested and bailed by police investigating death of EastEnders actress Gemma McCluskie
Cardiff Blues rugby club suspend Gavin Henson over allegations of misbehaviour on a flight from Scotland to Cardiff Egypt's most influential party, the Muslim Brotherhood, announces financier Khairat al-Shatir as its presidential candidate
Investment capital firm Opcapita to announce it is buying the rump of retailer Game out of administration, BBC understands Cardiff Blues rugby club suspend Gavin Henson over allegations of misbehaviour on a flight from Scotland to Cardiff
Rebel assault on key Mali town Mafia banker 'held in Thailand'
Fire-hit ship sails for Malaysia Rebel assault on key Mali town
Mother and son deaths: man held Fire-hit ship sails for Malaysia
Secret tapes on Tory Union claims Mother and son deaths: man held
Henson suspended by Cardiff Blues Secret tapes on Tory Union claims
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QPR 2-1 Arsenal Henson suspended by Cardiff Blues
23:00 Egypt's most influential party, the Muslim Brotherhood, announces financier Khairat al-Shatir as its presidential candidate Man arrested and bailed by police investigating death of EastEnders actress Gemma McCluskie
Cardiff Blues rugby club suspend Gavin Henson over allegations of misbehaviour on a flight from Scotland to Cardiff Egypt's most influential party, the Muslim Brotherhood, announces financier Khairat al-Shatir as its presidential candidate
Investment capital firm Opcapita to announce it is buying the rump of retailer Game out of administration, BBC understands Cardiff Blues rugby club suspend Gavin Henson over allegations of misbehaviour on a flight from Scotland to Cardiff
Monterosso wins the $10m (£6.3m) Dubai World Cup, the world's richest horse race Investment capital firm Opcapita to announce it is buying the rump of retailer Game out of administration, BBC understands
Five nursing home deaths probed Man held in actress murder probe
Rebel assault on key Mali town Five nursing home deaths probed
Fire-hit ship sails for Malaysia Rebel assault on key Mali town
Mother and son deaths: man held Fire-hit ship sails for Malaysia
Mike Nesbitt is new leader of UUP Mother and son deaths: man held
New Titanic Belfast complex opens Mike Nesbitt is new leader of UUP
22:50 Aung San Suu Kyi campaigns for votesBurma: Last day of election campaigning Watch02:29 Aung San Suu Kyi campaigns for votesBurma: Last day of election campaigning Watch02:28
22:20 Vincent Kompany, Edin Dzeko and Mario BalotelliMan City 3-3 Sunderland Match of the DayMatch of the Day Live

Manchester City stage a dramatic late fightback to keep their title bid alive, coming from 3-1 down to draw with Sunderland.

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

QPR 2-1 Arsenal Man City 3-3 Sunderland
Wolves 2-3 Bolton QPR 2-1 Arsenal
22:00 Cardiff Blues rugby club suspend Gavin Henson over allegations of misbehaviour on a flight from Scotland to Cardiff Egypt's most influential party, the Muslim Brotherhood, announces financier Khairat al-Shatir as its presidential candidate
Investment capital firm Opcapita to announce it is buying the rump of retailer Game out of administration, BBC understands Cardiff Blues rugby club suspend Gavin Henson over allegations of misbehaviour on a flight from Scotland to Cardiff
Police in Scotland are investigating the deaths of five residents at the same nursing home within the space of two days Investment capital firm Opcapita to announce it is buying the rump of retailer Game out of administration, BBC understands
Five thousand runners begin a race around the Olympic Park that will see them become the first people to cross the stadium finish line Monterosso wins the $10m (£6.3m) Dubai World Cup, the world's richest horse race
21:55 More regions 'at risk of drought' Mother and son deaths: man held
Mother and son deaths: man held Mike Nesbitt is new leader of UUP
Mike Nesbitt is new leader of UUP Secret tapes on Tory Union claims
Secret tapes on Tory Union claims Henson suspended by Cardiff Blues
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Henson suspended by Cardiff Blues Wolves 2-3 Bolton
Hundreds attend vicar's funeral More regions 'at risk of drought'
21:50 Five nursing home deaths probed 'Racial abuse' man wants justice

Police are investigating the deaths of five residents at the same Broughty Ferry nursing home within the space of two days.

A man arrested in the week of the London riots has described how he was subjected to racial abuse and recorded it on his mobile phone.

'Racial abuse' man wants justice Investment firm set to save Game

A man arrested in the week of the London riots has described how he was subjected to racial abuse and recorded it on his mobile phone.

The investment group, Opcapita, will announce on Sunday it is buying the rump of the troubled Game Group out of administration, the BBC understands.

Investment firm set to save Game Five nursing home deaths probed
21:25 Investment capital firm Opcapita to announce it is buying the rump of retailer Game out of administration, BBC understands Cardiff Blues rugby club suspend Gavin Henson over allegations of misbehaviour on a flight from Scotland to Cardiff
Police in Scotland are investigating the deaths of five residents at the same nursing home within the space of two days Investment capital firm Opcapita to announce it is buying the rump of retailer Game out of administration, BBC understands
Five thousand runners begin a race around the Olympic Park that will see them become the first people to cross the stadium finish line Police in Scotland are investigating the deaths of five residents at the same nursing home within the space of two days
Two more winning tickets announced in £400m Mega Millions lottery - in Illinois and Kansas - bringing total to three Five thousand runners begin a race around the Olympic Park that will see them become the first people to cross the stadium finish line
21:20 Police in Scotland are investigating the deaths of five residents at the same nursing home within the space of two days Investment capital firm Opcapita to announce it is buying the rump of retailer Game out of administration, BBC understands
Five thousand runners begin a race around the Olympic Park that will see them become the first people to cross the stadium finish line Police in Scotland are investigating the deaths of five residents at the same nursing home within the space of two days
Two more winning tickets announced in £400m Mega Millions lottery - in Illinois and Kansas - bringing total to three Five thousand runners begin a race around the Olympic Park that will see them become the first people to cross the stadium finish line
Former television presenter Mike Nesbitt is elected the new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party in Northern Ireland Two more winning tickets announced in £400m Mega Millions lottery - in Illinois and Kansas - bringing total to three
  • LATEST Suspected Tuareg rebels attack northern Malian city of Gao, a day after taking control of Kidal - reports
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    Spain's Deputy Prime Minister Soraya Saenz de SantamariaSpain unveils 27bn euros of cuts Denmark's Economy Minister Margrethe Vestager talks to pressEurozone boosts firewall to $1tn
    Eurozone boosts firewall to $1tn Spain unveils 27bn euros of cuts
    21:15 Rebel assault on key Mali town Investment firm set to save Game
    Fire-hit ship sails for Malaysia Rebel assault on key Mali town
    Gas flare 'extinguishes itself' Fire-hit ship sails for Malaysia
    Man dies after being hit by bus Gas flare 'extinguishes itself'
    21:10 Ebdon sets up Maguire China final Henson suspended by Cardiff Blues
    20:35 Bride murder extradition halted
    Brotherhood names Egypt candidate
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    NLD supporter in Mayangone Township, Rangoon, 31 March 2012Burma poised for milestone vote

    Voters in Burma go to the polls shortly for by-elections set to be the most open in decades, with Aung San Suu Kyi among those standing.

    Burma poised for milestone vote
    China arrests over coup rumours
    20:10 Manchester City manager Roberto ManciniSaturday football Vincent Kompany, Edin Dzeko and Mario BalotelliMan City 3-3 Sunderland

    Manchester City snatch a late draw, while Chelsea, Everton, Fulham, QPR, Wigan and Bolton all win on a dramatic afternoon.

    Manchester City stage a dramatic late fightback to keep their title bid alive, coming from 3-1 down to draw with Sunderland.

    Man City 3-3 Sunderland Aston Villa 2-4 Chelsea
    Aston Villa 2-4 Chelsea QPR 2-1 Arsenal
    20:05 Manchester City manager Roberto ManciniSaturday football Live Manchester City manager Roberto ManciniSaturday football
    China arrests over coup rumours
    Burma poised for milestone vote
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    Live text commentary as Manchester City snatch a late draw, while Chelsea, Everton, Fulham, QPR, Wigan and Bolton all win on a dramatic afternoon.

    Manchester City snatch a late draw, while Chelsea, Everton, Fulham, QPR, Wigan and Bolton all win on a dramatic afternoon.

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    A man arrested during the London riots has described how he was subjected to racial abuse and recorded it on his mobile phone.

    A man arrested in the week of the London riots has described how he was subjected to racial abuse and recorded it on his mobile phone.

    19:25

    MOTD Live - Blackpool v Southampton Live

    Ebdon sets up Maguire China final

    19:20 Rescue scene (picture courtesy of Bill Megaw)Five children in speedboat rescue Sea rescueFive children in speedboat rescue
    Cruise shipCruise passengers 'in good spirits' Watch03:59 Cruise shipFire-hit cruise passengers on ordeal Watch03:59
    19:15

    Ebdon sets up Maguire China final

    MOTD Live - Blackpool v Southampton Live

    Grangemouth Oil Refinery Day in pictures Actress Sofie Grabol presented Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall with gifts during a visit to the set of Danish TV Series The Killing in Copenhagen, DenmarkWeek in pictures
    Boubacar and his wife Mariama, from the village Kadago Biri in Niger  Photo: MSFFood crisis Grangemouth Oil Refinery Day in pictures
    Eiffel TowerYour pictures Boubacar and his wife Mariama, from the village Kadago Biri in Niger  Photo: MSFFood crisis
    James Watson and Francis Crick with DNA model, 1953DNA photographer Eiffel TowerYour pictures
    Tibetan monks offer prayers at their refugee colony of Majnu Ka Tilla in New Delhi Day in pictures James Watson and Francis Crick with DNA model, 1953DNA photographer
    Gaurav Pandey, a 20-year-old mixed martial arts fighter, is treated by a doctor during a bout at a fight night in Mumbai February 25, 2012Fight nights Tibetan monks offer prayers at their refugee colony of Majnu Ka Tilla in New Delhi Day in pictures
    Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives at the Guanajuato International Airport, Mexico. Photo: 23 March 2012Pope visits Mexico Gaurav Pandey, a 20-year-old mixed martial arts fighter, is treated by a doctor during a bout at a fight night in Mumbai February 25, 2012Fight nights
    Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Duich in the western Highlands of Scotland.Day in pictures Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives at the Guanajuato International Airport, Mexico. Photo: 23 March 2012Pope visits Mexico
    Model of the Queen's headQueen waxwork gets Jubilee update Watch04:12 Cruise shipCruise passengers 'in good spirits' Watch03:59
    Motorcross ridersMotorbike riding reaches new heights Watch02:42 ChimpanzeeZoo apes get heart disease check-ups Watch02:40
    ChimpanzeeZoo apes get heart disease check-ups Watch02:40 Motorcross ridersMotorbike riding reaches new heights Watch02:42
    Phone box in the FalklandsFalkland Islands 30 years on Watch03:10 Model of the Queen's headQueen waxwork gets Jubilee update Watch04:12
    Making a movie on a smartphoneHow to make a movie on a smartphone Watch07:28 Mobile phoneMaking money out of old phones Watch02:45
    Blood bagGold medal cheats Watch Petronas Towers light back up after Earth Hour in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 31 March 2012In pictures

    How blood doping works - and how it can still go undetected

    Global cityscapes go dark for Earth Hour

    Robert RedfordWhispering Bob Blood bagGold medal cheats Watch

    He's softly spoken, but Robert Redford has no need to shout

    How blood doping works - and how it can still go undetected

    Z CarsFat, funny and fierce Robert RedfordWhispering Bob

    The popular perception of the British bobby

    He's softly spoken, but Robert Redford has no need to shout

    A large bedroom with a Libyan flag hanging on the wall over the bedFlash pad Z CarsFat, funny and fierce

    Why Libya wants Saadi Gaddafi's London mansion

    The popular perception of the British bobby

    'KathmanJew' Flash pad

    How a Nepali sherpa came to work in a New York deli

    Why Libya wants Saadi Gaddafi's London mansion

    Week in pictures 'KathmanJew'

    Some of the best news images from around the world

    How a Nepali sherpa came to work in a New York deli

    18:50  Aung San Suu KyiHow could democracy change Burma? Watch02:42 Aung San Suu Kyi campaigns for votesBurma: Last day of election campaigning Watch02:29
    18:15 Arson attack carTown arson attack 'a hate crime' Rescue scene (picture courtesy of Bill Megaw)Five children in speedboat rescue
    Argentina's Menem in bomb trial
    Cuba declares Good Friday holiday
    18:05 SDSS telescopeSurvey sheds light on dark energy Snow in Cairngorms. Pic: SAIS Northern CairngormsAfter a week of sun... here comes the snow
    Starship EnterpriseDead stars 'to guide spacecraft' SDSS telescopeSurvey gets a grip on dark energy
    Concerns over India rivers order Dead stars 'to guide spacecraft'
    Snow returns to Scotland's hills Man dies after being hit by bus
    17:55 Man tells of police racial abuse 'Racial abuse' man wants justice
    17:50 BBC London 2012 Olympic page In pictures: Run at Olympic Park
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    Riot police in TottenhamMan tells of police racial abuse

    A man arrested during the London riots has described how he was subjected to racial abuse and recorded it on his mobile phone.

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  • Police are investigating the deaths of five residents at the same Broughty Ferry nursing home within the space of two days.

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    A man arrested during the London riots has described how he was subjected to racial abuse and recorded it on his mobile phone.

  • Officer suspended in racism probe Secret tapes on Tory Union claims

    SPL as it happened Live

    Saracens 19-24 Harlequins

    Saracens 19-24 Harlequins Ebdon sets up Maguire China final
    Peter CruddasSecret tapes on Tory Union claims EDL demo in Hyde Greater ManchesterAnti-Islam rally held in Denmark
    Anti-Islam rally held in Denmark Domestic violence scheme extended
    17:35 EDL demo in Hyde Greater ManchesterAnti-Islam rally held in Denmark Peter CruddasSecret tapes on Tory Union claims
    Domestic violence scheme extended Anti-Islam rally held in Denmark
    Secret tapes on Tory Union claims Snow returns to Scotland's hills
    17:30 Favourite to miss Grand National Man City 3-3 Sunderland
    Murray to face Djokovic in final Aston Villa 2-4 Chelsea
    Clarke fitness worry for Masters Saracens 19-24 Harlequins
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    Riot police in TottenhamMan tells of police racial abuse

    A man arrested during the London riots has described how he was subjected to racial abuse and recorded it on his mobile phone.

    Snow returns to Scotland's hills Secret tapes on Tory Union claims
    17:20 Woman with her head in her handsDomestic violence scheme extended EDL demo in Hyde Greater ManchesterAnti-Islam rally held in Denmark
    Galloway hails Bradford West win Domestic violence scheme extended
    17:15 TV ad calls for smokefree homes
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    Daughter's appeal over OAP attack
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    Live text commentary as Manchester City snatch a dramatic draw, while Chelsea, Everton, Fulham, QPR, Wigan and Bolton all won on a dramatic afternoon.

    Live text commentary as Manchester City snatch a late draw, while Chelsea, Everton, Fulham, QPR, Wigan and Bolton all win on a dramatic afternoon.

    Transplant operationTransplant fluid 'contaminated' Man smoking in front of a babyTV ad calls for smokefree homes
    Care regulator 'still below par' Transplant fluid 'contaminated'
    Snow in Cairngorms. Pic: SAIS Northern CairngormsSnow returns to Scotland's hills Mary CoulterDaughter's appeal over OAP attack
    Man dies after being hit by bus Snow returns to Scotland's hills
    17:10 Scottish Premier League Live SPL as it happened Live
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    Live text commentary as Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea are all in action during seven Premier League games at 1500 BST.

    Live text commentary as Manchester City snatch a dramatic draw, while Chelsea, Everton, Fulham, QPR, Wigan and Bolton all won on a dramatic afternoon.

    16:55 Phone box in the FalklandsFalkland Islands 30 years on Watch03:10 ChimpanzeeZoo apes get heart disease check-ups Watch02:40
     Aung San Suu KyiHow could democracy change Burma? Watch02:42 Phone box in the FalklandsFalkland Islands 30 years on Watch03:10
    MansionInside Gaddafi 'Millionaire' mansion Watch03:39  Aung San Suu KyiHow could democracy change Burma? Watch02:42
    A Freakin Bass PlayerGiant junk robot plays the bass Watch01:48 MansionInside Gaddafi 'Millionaire' mansion Watch03:39
    Making a movie on a smartphoneHow to make a movie on a smartphone Watch07:28 A Freakin Bass PlayerGiant junk robot plays the bass Watch01:48
    ChimpanzeeZoo apes get heart disease check-ups Watch02:40 Making a movie on a smartphoneHow to make a movie on a smartphone Watch07:28
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    A file photo of the Azamara QuestFire-hit ship sails for Malaysia

    A cruise ship disabled by a fire has been repaired and is sailing slowly from Philippines waters to Malaysia, its operator says.

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    The final waves of runners finish a race at London's Olympic Park, making them among the first to cross the new stadium's finish line.

    Five thousand runners take part in a race at London's Olympic Park, becoming the first people to cross the stadium finish line.

    TV ad calls for smokefree homes Rebel assault on key Mali town
    Gas flare 'extinguishes itself' TV ad calls for smokefree homes
    More regions 'at risk of drought' Fire-hit ship sails for Malaysia
    Daughter's appeal over OAP attack Gas flare 'extinguishes itself'
    Mother and son deaths: man held More regions 'at risk of drought'
    Mike Nesbitt is new leader of UUP Daughter's appeal over OAP attack
    Britons warned to get out of Mali Mother and son deaths: man held
    Deadly blasts in Thailand's south Mike Nesbitt is new leader of UUP
    Rebel assault on key Mali town
    Bride murder extradition halted
    16:45 Closed petrol pumpsGovernment changes petrol advice Woman with her head in her handsDomestic violence scheme extended
    Domestic violence scheme extended Galloway hails Bradford West win
    16:40 Closed petrol pumpsGovernment changes petrol advice Spain's Deputy Prime Minister Soraya Saenz de SantamariaSpain unveils 27bn euros of cuts
    Spain unveils 27bn euros of cuts Eurozone boosts firewall to $1tn
    Woman with her head in her handsDomestic violence scheme extended Closed petrol pumpsGovernment changes petrol advice
    Galloway hails Bradford West win Domestic violence scheme extended
    Diver - genericDiver tested for suspected bends Air ambulanceClimber airlift after cliff fall
    16:25 Manchester City manager Roberto ManciniSaturday football Live Manchester City manager Roberto ManciniSaturday football Live
    16:20 Government changes petrol adviceClosed petrol pumps Petrol queues ease at forecourtsMan filling car with petrol

    The government changes its advice to motorists saying the need to top up fuel is not urgent, after the union rules out any strike over Easter.

    Queues for petrol are easing after unions announced there would be no strike over Easter, motoring organisations say.

    Fuel strike over Easter ruled out Government changes petrol advice
    Fuel driver hours rules relaxed Fuel strike over Easter ruled out
    Petrol burn neighbours given help Fuel driver hours rules relaxed
    Runners with Princess BeatriceRunners line up for Olympic race Runners with Princess BeatriceRunners finish Olympic Park race

    Five thousand runners set off in the Olympic Park in a race which will see them become the first people across the stadium finish line.

    The final waves of runners finish a race at London's Olympic Park, making them among the first to cross the new stadium's finish line.

    Spain's Deputy Prime Minister Soraya Saenz de SantamariaSpain unveils 27bn euros of cuts Closed petrol pumpsGovernment changes petrol advice
    Eurozone boosts firewall to $1tn Spain unveils 27bn euros of cuts
    16:15 Murray fears for Rangers' future Man dies after being hit by bus
    16:10 Manchester City manager Roberto ManciniSaturday football Live Manchester City manager Roberto ManciniSaturday football Live
    15:55 Olympics: London 2012 BBC London 2012 Olympic page
    Mancini does not trust Balotelli Favourite to miss Grand National
    15:45 Mother and son, age 3, found dead Mother and son deaths: man held
    15:40 Man arrested after two found dead Mother and son, age 3, found dead
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    A cruise ship disabled by a fire has been repaired and is sailing slowly from Philippines waters to Malaysia, the Philppine coastguard says.

    A cruise ship disabled by a fire has been repaired and is sailing slowly from Philippines waters to Malaysia, its operator says.

    Gas flare 'extinguishes itself' Five nursing home deaths probed
    Man arrested after two found dead TV ad calls for smokefree homes
    TV ad calls for smokefree homes Gas flare 'extinguishes itself'
    Five nursing home deaths probed More regions 'at risk of drought'
    More regions 'at risk of drought' Daughter's appeal over OAP attack
    Daughter's appeal over OAP attack Man arrested after two found dead
    Ysgol Gynradd Ffynnonbedr School sickness 'was norovirus' Diver - genericDiver tested for suspected bends
    15:30 Five thousand runners begin a race around the Olympic Park that will see them become the first people to cross the stadium finish line Police in Scotland are investigating the deaths of five residents at the same nursing home within the space of two days
    Two more winning tickets announced in £400m Mega Millions lottery - in Illinois and Kansas - bringing total to three Five thousand runners begin a race around the Olympic Park that will see them become the first people to cross the stadium finish line
    Former television presenter Mike Nesbitt is elected the new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party in Northern Ireland Two more winning tickets announced in £400m Mega Millions lottery - in Illinois and Kansas - bringing total to three
    Suspected Tuareg rebels attack northern Malian city of Gao, a day after taking control of Kidal - reports Former television presenter Mike Nesbitt is elected the new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party in Northern Ireland
    The flare on the North Sea oil platform at the centre of a gas leak has extinguished itself, oil company Total says Suspected Tuareg rebels attack northern Malian city of Gao, a day after taking control of Kidal - reports
    15:25 runnersRunners line up for Olympic race Runners with Princess BeatriceRunners line up for Olympic race
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    Paul Murray (right)Murray fears for Rangers' future Snow in Cairngorms. Pic: SAIS Northern CairngormsSnow returns to Scotland's hills
    Forth Road Bridge works end early Murray fears for Rangers' future
    15:20 More regions 'at risk of drought' Five nursing home deaths probed
    Mike Nesbitt is new leader of UUP More regions 'at risk of drought'
    Britons warned to get out of Mali Mike Nesbitt is new leader of UUP
    Deadly blasts in Thailand's south Britons warned to get out of Mali
    Officer suspended in racism probe Deadly blasts in Thailand's south
    China arrests over coup rumours Officer suspended in racism probe
    Police jacketFive nursing home deaths probed Paul Murray (right)Murray fears for Rangers' future
    Murray fears for Rangers' future Forth Road Bridge works end early
    Japanese PM defends death penalty
    China arrests over coup rumours
    15:15 Paul Murray (right)Murray fears for Rangers' future Police jacketFive nursing home deaths probed
    Forth Road Bridge works end early Murray fears for Rangers' future
    15:05 Phone box in the FalklandsFalkland Islands 30 years on Watch03:10 Model of the Queen's headQueen waxwork gets Jubilee update Watch04:12
    Model of the Queen's headQueen waxwork gets Jubilee update Watch04:12 Phone box in the FalklandsFalkland Islands 30 years on Watch03:10
    15:00 A file photo of the Azamara QuestShip disabled near Philippines A file photo of the Azamara QuestFire-hit ship sails for Malaysia

    A fire temporarily disables a cruise ship carrying 1,001 people in waters south of the Philippines, the nation's coastguard says.

    A cruise ship disabled by a fire has been repaired and is sailing slowly from Philippines waters to Malaysia, the Philppine coastguard says.

    Lottery store in Los Angeles, 30 MarchSearch on in US for $640m lottery jackpot winners Lottery store in Los Angeles, 30 MarchSearch on in US for £400m lottery jackpot winners
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    Five thousand runners have set off in the Olympic Park in a race which will see them become the first people across the stadium finish line.

    Five thousand runners set off in the Olympic Park in a race which will see them become the first people across the stadium finish line.

    Officer suspended in racism probe Britons warned to get out of Mali
    Rebel assault on key Mali town Deadly blasts in Thailand's south
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  • Lottery store in Los Angeles, 30 MarchSearch on for US lottery winners Lottery store in Los Angeles, 30 MarchSearch on in US for $640m lottery jackpot winners
    Bride murder extradition halted
    Rebel assault on key Mali town
    Deadly blasts in Thailand's south
    Japanese PM defends death penalty
    14:35 Government changes petrol adviceClosed petrol pumps Government changes petrol adviceClosed petrol pumps

    Five thousand runners begin a race around the Olympic Park and will become the first people across the stadium finish line.

    Five thousand runners have set off in the Olympic Park in a race which will see them become the first people across the stadium finish line.

    14:25 BREAKING NEWS LATEST
    Five thousand runners begin a race around the Olympic Park that will see them become the first people to cross the stadium finish line Five thousand runners begin a race around the Olympic Park that will see them become the first people to cross the stadium finish line

    A fire has temporarily disabled a cruise ship carrying 1,001 people in waters south of the Philippines, the Philippine coast guard says.

    A fire temporarily disables a cruise ship carrying 1,001 people in waters south of the Philippines, the nation's coastguard says.

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    runnersRunners line up for Olympic race

    Five thousand runners begin a race around the Olympic Park and will become the first people across the stadium finish line.

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    Funeral service for stabbed vicar Hundreds attend vicar's funeral
    14:05 Added BREAKING NEWS Five thousand runners begin a race around the Olympic Park that will see them become the first people to cross the stadium finish line
  • LATEST China's biggest microblogs stop users from posting comments, amid crackdown on rumour-mongering
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    Winner for $640m US lottery draw Search on for US lottery winners
    Live video - British Olympic Dreams Live Scottish Premier League Live

    Scottish Premier League Live

    Clarke fitness worry for Masters

    Police carTown arson attack 'a hate crime' Arson attack carTown arson attack 'a hate crime'
    13:50 Two more winning tickets announced in £400m Mega Millions lottery - in Illinois and Kansas - bringing total to three Two more winning tickets announced in £400m Mega Millions lottery - in Illinois and Kansas - bringing total to three
    13:30 BREAKING NEWS LATEST
    Added Two more winning tickets announced in £400m Mega Millions lottery - in Illinois and Kansas - bringing total to three
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  • The government changes its advice to motorists saying the need to top up fuel is not urgent, after the Unite union says there will not be any strike over Easter

    The government changes its advice to motorists saying the need to top up fuel is not urgent, after the union rules out any strike over Easter.

    police tapeWoman arrested after canal death Diane HillPetrol burn neighbours given help
    Petrol burn neighbours given help Funeral service for stabbed vicar
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  • The flare on the crippled North Sea oil platform at the centre of a gas leak has extinguished itself, the oil company Total confirms.

  • A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after the bodies of a woman and a child were found at a house near Tremadog, Gwynedd, on Friday evening.

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  • 13:15 Officer suspended in racism probe Daughter's appeal over OAP attack
    Rebel assault on key Mali town Officer suspended in racism probe
    China arrests over coup rumours Rebel assault on key Mali town
    Funeral service for stabbed vicar China arrests over coup rumours
    Mary CoulterDaughter's appeal over OAP attack Paul Murray (right)Murray fears for Rangers' future
    Murray fears for Rangers' future Forth Road Bridge works end early
  • Newspaper review

    Papers reflect on the political week that was

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    13:05 Mario Balotelli and Roberto ManciniMancini does not trust Balotelli Manchester City manager Roberto ManciniSaturday football Live

    Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admits he does not trust striker Mario Balotelli, but will continue to play the Italian.

    Live text commentary as Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea are all in action during seven Premier League games at 1500 BST.

    Murray to face Djokovic in final Mancini does not trust Balotelli
    Petrov can beat this - Geoff Thomas Murray to face Djokovic in final
    Saturday football Live Live video - British Olympic Dreams Live
    Paul Murray (right)Murray fears for Rangers' future Mary CoulterDaughter's appeal over OAP attack
    Forth Road Bridge works end early Murray fears for Rangers' future
    13:00 LATEST BREAKING NEWS
    The flare on the North Sea oil platform at the centre of a gas leak has extinguished itself, oil company Total says Former television presenter Mike Nesbitt is elected the new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party in Northern Ireland
    A cruise ship is adrift south of the Philippines after a fire disables its engines Suspected Tuareg rebels attack northern Malian city of Gao, a day after taking control of Kidal - reports
    Three deadly explosions hit Yala in southern Thailand, officials say The flare on the North Sea oil platform at the centre of a gas leak has extinguished itself, oil company Total says
    One of the winning tickets in the record $640m Mega Millions lottery prize was bought in Maryland, US lottery officials say
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  • LATEST New government adverts in England warn of danger to children of parents smoking
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    The government changes its advice to motorists after two days of panic buying at petrol stations, saying the need to top up is not urgent.

    The government changes its advice to motorists saying the need to top up fuel is not urgent, after the Unite union says there will not be any strike over Easter

    Officer suspended in racism probe Mike Nesbitt is new leader of UUP
    Rebel assault on key Mali town Officer suspended in racism probe
    China arrests over coup rumours Rebel assault on key Mali town
    Funeral service for stabbed vicar China arrests over coup rumours
    HMRC 'misleading' on tax credits Funeral service for stabbed vicar
    Titanic BelfastNew Titanic Belfast complex opens Police carTown arson attack 'a hate crime'
    Town arson attack 'a hate crime' New Titanic Belfast complex opens
    12:35 Forth Road BridgeForth Road Bridge works end early Paul Murray (right)Murray fears for Rangers' future
    Landmarks go dark for Earth Hour Forth Road Bridge works end early
    12:30 US winner for $640m lottery draw Winner for $640m US lottery draw
    12:25 Model of the Queen's headQueen waxwork gets Jubilee update Watch04:12 Motorcross ridersMotorbike riding reaches new heights Watch02:42
     Aung San Suu KyiHow could democracy change Burma? Watch02:42 Model of the Queen's headQueen waxwork gets Jubilee update Watch04:12
    MansionInside Gaddafi 'Millionaire' mansion Watch03:39  Aung San Suu KyiHow could democracy change Burma? Watch02:42
    A sign outside a petrol station which has run out of fuelThe psychology behind 'panic' buying Watch02:31 MansionInside Gaddafi 'Millionaire' mansion Watch03:39
    12:15 Petrov diagnosed with leukaemia Petrov can beat this - Geoff Thomas
    Scottish Premier League Live Saturday football Live

    Petrov can beat this - Geoff Thomas

    Scottish Premier League Live

    12:10 US to tighten squeeze on Iran oil Rebel assault on key Mali town
    Rebel assault on key Mali town
    Bride murder extradition halted
    12:05 A file photo of the Azamara QuestShip adrift off the Philippines A file photo of the Azamara QuestShip disabled near Philippines

    A cruise ship carrying 1,001 people is adrift south of the Philippines after a fire disabled its engines, the coastguard says.

    A fire has temporarily disabled a cruise ship carrying 1,001 people in waters south of the Philippines, the Philippine coast guard says.

    John MCCallister , Mike NesbittUlster Unionists to elect leader Titanic BelfastNew Titanic Belfast complex opens
    11:55 Two men are injured in shootings Town arson attack 'a hate crime'
    Mali rebels seize desert capital
    Rebel assault on key Mali town
    11:45 Muamba tweets photo from hospital Petrov diagnosed with leukaemia

    Petrov diagnosed with leukaemia

    Scottish Premier League Live

    11:30 Woman badly burned pouring petrol Petrol burn neighbours given help

    A cruise ship carrying 1,001 people is adrift south of the Philippines after a fire disables its engines, the coastguard says.

    A cruise ship carrying 1,001 people is adrift south of the Philippines after a fire disabled its engines, the coastguard says.

    11:20 Diane HillWoman badly burned pouring petrol police tapeWoman arrested after canal death
    Woman arrested after canal death Petrol burn neighbours given help
    11:15 Government changes petrol adviceClosed petrol pumps Government changes petrol adviceClosed petrol pumps
    11:10 Added The flare on the North Sea oil platform at the centre of a gas leak has extinguished itself, oil company Total says
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    The flare on the crippled North Sea oil platform at the centre of a gas leak has extinguished itself, the oil company Total confirms.

  • A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after the bodies of a woman and a child were found at a house near Tremadog, Gwynedd, on Friday evening.

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  • A woman holds her lottery tickets in Lawndale, California 29 March 2012US winner for $640m lottery draw A file photo of the Azamara QuestShip adrift off the Philippines

    At least one ticket - bought in Maryland - is a winner in the $640m (£400m) Mega Millions lottery, officials say, after the biggest jackpot in history.

    A cruise ship carrying 1,001 people is adrift south of the Philippines after a fire disables its engines, the coastguard says.

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  • US to tighten squeeze on Iran oil Officer suspended in racism probe
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    English group hold Denmark anti-Islam rally
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    Domestic violence scheme extended US winner for $640m lottery draw
    George GallowayGalloway hails Bradford West win Woman with her head in her handsDomestic violence scheme extended
    Miliband reveals 'donor dinners' Galloway hails Bradford West win
    10:40 Aston Villa captain Stiliyan PetrovPetrov diagnosed with leukaemia Mario Balotelli and Roberto ManciniMancini does not trust Balotelli

    Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia, the West Midlands club announce.

    Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admits he does not trust striker Mario Balotelli, but will continue to play the Italian.

    Mancini does not trust Balotelli Murray to face Djokovic in final
    Murray to face Djokovic in final Muamba tweets photo from hospital
    Muamba tweets photo from hospital Petrov diagnosed with leukaemia
    Broad ruled out of Sri Lanka Test Petrov can beat this - Geoff Thomas
    A Freakin Bass PlayerGiant junk robot plays the bass Watch01:48 Model of the Queen's headQueen waxwork gets Jubilee update Watch04:12
    Making a movie on a smartphoneHow to make a movie on a smartphone Watch07:28 MansionInside Gaddafi 'Millionaire' mansion Watch03:39
    MansionInside Gaddafi 'Millionaire' mansion Watch03:39 A sign outside a petrol station which has run out of fuelThe psychology behind 'panic' buying Watch02:31
    A sign outside a petrol station which has run out of fuelThe psychology behind 'panic' buying Watch02:31 A Freakin Bass PlayerGiant junk robot plays the bass Watch01:48
    Men in wet suits  V2 rocket found embedded in mud Watch02:15 Making a movie on a smartphoneHow to make a movie on a smartphone Watch07:28
    10:20 Gallery hosts Olympic exhibition Woman arrested after canal death
    10:05 Fire crews to inspect gorse blaze Town arson attack 'a hate crime'
    10:00

    At least one person is a winner in the $640m (£400m) Mega Millions lottery, US officials say, after the biggest jackpot in world history.

    At least one ticket - bought in Maryland - is a winner in the $640m (£400m) Mega Millions lottery, officials say, after the biggest jackpot in history.

    09:55 Bahrain activist's release urged
    Syria links withdrawal to 'peace'
    09:50 Men convicted of Lennon bomb plot Landmarks go dark for Earth Hour
    Constable Stephen CarrollPolice widow 'disgust' at killers John MCCallister , Mike NesbittUlster Unionists to elect leader
    09:40 Three hijacked vehicles set alight Fire crews to inspect gorse blaze
    Pirates artist celebrates success Canada's Welsh church in job plea
    09:30 One of the winning tickets in the record $640m Mega Millions lottery prize was bought in Maryland, US lottery officials say Three deadly explosions hit Yala in southern Thailand, officials say
    China's biggest microblogs stop users from posting comments, amid crackdown on rumour-mongering One of the winning tickets in the record $640m Mega Millions lottery prize was bought in Maryland, US lottery officials say
    Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman and child found dead in Porthmadog, Gwynedd China's biggest microblogs stop users from posting comments, amid crackdown on rumour-mongering
    Forth Road BridgeForth Road Bridge delays warning Forth Road BridgeForth Road Bridge works end early
    09:25 People queue down road for lottery ticketsQueues as lottery fever grips US Watch00:42 Men in wet suits  V2 rocket found embedded in mud Watch02:15
    Men in wet suits  V2 rocket found embedded in mud Watch02:15 ChimpanzeeZoo apes get heart disease check-ups Watch02:40
    09:00 Bin Laden 'fathered four on run'
    Deadly blasts in Thailand's south
    08:45 Denmark set for anti-Islam rally English group hold Denmark anti-Islam rally
    08:35 A Freakin Bass PlayerGiant junk robot plays the bass Watch01:48 Phone box in the FalklandsFalkland Islands 30 years on Watch03:10
    Making a movie on a smartphoneHow to make a movie on a smartphone Watch07:28 A Freakin Bass PlayerGiant junk robot plays the bass Watch01:48
    MansionInside Gaddafi 'Millionaire' mansion Watch03:39  Aung San Suu KyiHow could democracy change Burma? Watch02:42
    A sign outside a petrol station which has run out of fuelThe psychology behind 'panic' buying Watch02:31 Making a movie on a smartphoneHow to make a movie on a smartphone Watch07:28
    People queue down road for lottery ticketsQueues as lottery fever grips US Watch00:42 MansionInside Gaddafi 'Millionaire' mansion Watch03:39
     Aung San Suu KyiHow could democracy change Burma? Watch02:42 A sign outside a petrol station which has run out of fuelThe psychology behind 'panic' buying Watch02:31
    Afghans looking at the country's new copy of the Quran. Largest handwritten Koran in Kabul Watch01:51 People queue down road for lottery ticketsQueues as lottery fever grips US Watch00:42
    08:30 The M4 eastbound at junction 35, PencoedM4 open after crash near Bridgend Ysgol Gynradd Ffynnonbedr School sickness 'was norovirus'
    Muamba tweet student loses appeal Pirates artist celebrates success
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    A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after the bodies of a woman and a child were found at a house in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, on Friday evening.

    A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after the bodies of a woman and a child were found at a house near Tremadog, Gwynedd, on Friday evening.

    A sign outside a petrol station which has run out of fuelThe psychology behind 'panic' buying Watch02:31 A Freakin Bass PlayerGiant junk robot plays the bass Watch01:48
    A Freakin Bass PlayerGiant junk robot plays the bass Watch01:48 Making a movie on a smartphoneHow to make a movie on a smartphone Watch07:28
    People queue down road for lottery ticketsQueues as lottery fever grips US Watch00:42 MansionInside Gaddafi 'Millionaire' mansion Watch03:39
     Aung San Suu KyiHow could democracy change Burma? Watch02:42 A sign outside a petrol station which has run out of fuelThe psychology behind 'panic' buying Watch02:31
    The ShardShard skyscraper nears completion Watch01:07 People queue down road for lottery ticketsQueues as lottery fever grips US Watch00:42
    Baroness Warsi'Labour sickening' over burned woman Watch02:25  Aung San Suu KyiHow could democracy change Burma? Watch02:42
    08:20 Former KGB chief 'kills himself'
    Turkish MPs fight over school law
    08:05 BBC Radio 4 - Today Live BBC Radio 5 live Live
    07:20 A woman holds her lottery tickets in Lawndale, California 29 March 2012US holds $640m Mega Millions draw A woman holds her lottery tickets in Lawndale, California 29 March 2012US winner for $640m lottery draw

    A lottery draw for a $640m (£400m) Mega Millions prize, the biggest jackpot in world history, takes place in the US.

    At least one person is a winner in the $640m (£400m) Mega Millions lottery, US officials say, after the biggest jackpot in world history.

    Murray through as Nadal withdraws Murray to face Djokovic in final
    07:00 France arrests Islamist suspects
    Former KGB chief 'kills himself'
    06:30 US officials are due to announce possible winners for record $640m Mega Millions lottery prize One of the winning tickets in the record $640m Mega Millions lottery prize was bought in Maryland, US lottery officials say
    Added Fuel strike over Easter ruled out
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  • 06:15 US to tighten squeeze on Iran oil Man arrested after two found dead

    Barack Obama approves fresh sanctions on foreign banks still involved in the trading of Iranian oil, saying there are enough alternative supplies.

    A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after the bodies of a woman and a child were found at a house in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, on Friday evening.

    Man arrested after two found dead US to tighten squeeze on Iran oil
    06:05 BBC Radio 5 live Live BBC Radio 4 - Today Live
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    Hemmingway cried over a cat, and nine more

    Hemingway cried over a cat, and nine more

    05:55 Emilia Clarke as Daenerys TargaryenWhy are fantasy world accents British? Envelope containing moneyWhere are you on the global pay scale?
    Quiz of the week's news Why are fantasy world accents British?
    Wage calculator Newspaper review

    Where are you on the global pay scale?

    Papers reflect on the political week that was

    05:30 China's biggest microblogs stop users from posting comments, amid crackdown on rumour-mongering US officials are due to announce possible winners for record $640m Mega Millions lottery prize
    Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman and child found dead in Porthmadog, Gwynedd China's biggest microblogs stop users from posting comments, amid crackdown on rumour-mongering
    New government adverts in England warn of danger to children of parents smoking Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman and child found dead in Porthmadog, Gwynedd
    Letters sent to 1.3m homes concerning child tax credit changes are misleading, says charity New government adverts in England warn of danger to children of parents smoking
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    Wiltshire Police helicopterFuel thief suspect hid in manure to avoid camera SDSS telescopeSurvey sheds light on dark energy
    04:50 Fuel driver hours rules relaxedA closed petrol station Government changes petrol adviceClosed petrol pumps

    Rules on fuel tanker drivers' hours on the road are temporarily relaxed to help transport supplies into filling stations, as Unite says there will not be a drivers' strike before Easter.

    The government changes its advice to motorists after two days of panic buying at petrol stations, saying the need to top up is not urgent.

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    A woman holds her lottery tickets in Lawndale, California 29 March 2012Mega Millions jackpot tops $640m A woman holds her lottery tickets in Lawndale, California 29 March 2012US holds $640m Mega Millions draw
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    Lottery fever sweeps the US hours before the draw for a $640m (£400m) Mega Millions prize, the biggest jackpot in world history.

    A lottery draw for a $640m (£400m) Mega Millions prize, the biggest jackpot in world history, takes place in the US.

    04:05 Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman and child found dead in Porthmadog, Gwynedd China's biggest microblogs stop users from posting comments, amid crackdown on rumour-mongering
    Six arrested for spreading Chinese coup rumours on web Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman and child found dead in Porthmadog, Gwynedd
    Funeral service for stabbed vicar China arrests over coup rumours
    Denmark set for anti-Islam rally Officer suspended in racism probe
    Officer suspended in racism probe Funeral service for stabbed vicar
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  • China arrests over coup rumours
    Bin Laden 'fathered four on run'
    03:40 Man arrested after woman and child found dead at house in Porthmadog, Gwynedd Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman and child found dead in Porthmadog, Gwynedd
    03:30 Denmark set for anti-Islam rally Funeral service for stabbed vicar
    Officer suspended in racism probe Denmark set for anti-Islam rally
    HMRC 'misleading' on tax credits Officer suspended in racism probe
    US panel backs bird flu studies HMRC 'misleading' on tax credits
    Funeral service for stabbed vicar Gallery hosts Olympic exhibition
    People queue down road for lottery ticketsQueues as lottery fever grips US Watch00:42 A Freakin Bass PlayerGiant junk robot plays the bass Watch01:48
     Aung San Suu KyiHow could democracy change Burma? Watch02:42 People queue down road for lottery ticketsQueues as lottery fever grips US Watch00:42
    The ShardShard skyscraper nears completion Watch01:07  Aung San Suu KyiHow could democracy change Burma? Watch02:42
    Baroness Warsi'Labour sickening' over burned woman Watch02:25 The ShardShard skyscraper nears completion Watch01:07
    Respect politician George GallowayGalloway: Voters feel 'alienated' Watch01:51 Baroness Warsi'Labour sickening' over burned woman Watch02:25
    03:25 Couple with 56 dogs admit cruelty Funeral service for stabbed vicar
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    Man arrested after woman and child found dead at house in Porthmadog, Gwynedd Man arrested after woman and child found dead at house in Porthmadog, Gwynedd
    Denmark set for anti-Islam rally Man arrested after two found dead
    Officer suspended in racism probe Denmark set for anti-Islam rally
    Japan eases Fukushima danger area Officer suspended in racism probe
    Liam StaceyMuamba tweet student loses appeal The M4 eastbound at junction 35, PencoedM4 open after crash near Bridgend
    M4 open after crash near Bridgend Muamba tweet student loses appeal
    03:00 Bin Laden 'fathered four on run'
    China arrests over coup rumours
    02:55 Honduras prison unrest kills 13
    Argentina's Menem in bomb trial
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    02:45 Couple with 56 dogs admit cruelty Japan eases Fukushima danger area
    Japan eases Fukushima danger area HMRC 'misleading' on tax credits
    HMRC 'misleading' on tax credits US panel backs bird flu studies
    Woman 'duped into looting drive' Couple with 56 dogs admit cruelty
    02:30 A woman holds her lottery tickets in Lawndale, California 29 March 2012US gets ready for £400m lottery jackpot A woman holds her lottery tickets in Lawndale, California 29 March 2012Mega Millions jackpot tops $640m
    02:25 Officer suspended in racism probe US to tighten squeeze on Iran oil

    A policeman is suspended after a man arrested during the London riots complained he was subjected to racism, assault and harassment.

    Barack Obama approves fresh sanctions on foreign banks still involved in the trading of Iranian oil, saying there are enough alternative supplies.

    US credit firms in breach warning Officer suspended in racism probe
    Couple with 56 dogs admit cruelty US credit firms in breach warning
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    01:45 Woman measuring her breastsA brief history of breast enlargements Emilia Clarke as Daenerys TargaryenWhy are fantasy world accents British?
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    Grangemouth Oil Refinery Day in pictures Boubacar and his wife Mariama, from the village Kadago Biri in Niger  Photo: MSFFood crisis
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    Gaurav Pandey, a 20-year-old mixed martial arts fighter, is treated by a doctor during a bout at a fight night in Mumbai February 25, 2012Fight nights Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives at the Guanajuato International Airport, Mexico. Photo: 23 March 2012Pope visits Mexico
    Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives at the Guanajuato International Airport, Mexico. Photo: 23 March 2012Pope visits Mexico Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Duich in the western Highlands of Scotland.Day in pictures
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    Where are you on the global pay scale?

    How blood doping works - and how it can still go undetected

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    Emilia Clarke as Daenerys TargaryenEnglish hobbits? Robert RedfordWhispering Bob

    Why fantasy world accents are always British

    He's softly spoken, but Robert Redford has no need to shout

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    How the islands fell and were recaptured 30 years ago

    The popular perception of the British bobby

    Brown bread7 days quiz A large bedroom with a Libyan flag hanging on the wall over the bedFlash pad

    Is cockney rhyming slang nearly brown bread?

    Why Libya wants Saadi Gaddafi's London mansion

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    Why do so many apes in zoos develop heart disease? BBC Nature

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    Why Blackberry's renewed focus on business could prove costly

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    Can Aardman's The Pirates! sail to success in the US?

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  • 01:05 New government adverts in England warn of danger to children of parents smoking Six arrested for spreading Chinese coup rumours on web
    Letters sent to 1.3m homes concerning child tax credit changes are misleading, says charity New government adverts in England warn of danger to children of parents smoking
    Ministers change advice to motorists over fuel, saying no urgency to top up tanks Letters sent to 1.3m homes concerning child tax credit changes are misleading, says charity
    An 18-year-old man has been arrested over the death of a teenager stabbed to death in south London Ministers change advice to motorists over fuel, saying no urgency to top up tanks
    Survey gets a grip on dark energy Domestic violence scheme extended
    Wiltshire Police helicopterFuel thief suspect hid in manure to avoid camera SDSS telescopeSurvey sheds light on dark energy
    'Batman' pulled overPolice pull caped crusader in Lamborghini ‘Batmobile’ Watch Wiltshire Police helicopterFuel thief suspect hid in manure to avoid camera
    01:00 Galloway hails Bradford West win Japan eases Fukushima danger area
    Japan eases Fukushima danger area HMRC 'misleading' on tax credits
    HMRC 'misleading' on tax credits Survey gets a grip on dark energy
    Ed MilibandMiliband reveals 'donor dinners' George GallowayGalloway hails Bradford West win
    Fuel strike over Easter ruled out Miliband reveals 'donor dinners'
    00:35 Petrov diagnosed with leukaemia HMRC 'misleading' on tax credits
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    Mario Balotelli and Roberto ManciniMancini does not trust Balotelli Aston Villa captain Stiliyan PetrovPetrov diagnosed with leukaemia

    Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted he does not trust striker Mario Balotelli, but will continue to play the Italian.

    Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia, the West Midlands club announce.

    Murray through as Nadal withdraws Mancini does not trust Balotelli
    Muamba tweets photo from hospital Murray through as Nadal withdraws
    Broad ruled out of Sri Lanka Test Muamba tweets photo from hospital

    Premier League bosses feel the heat Watch

    Broad ruled out of Sri Lanka Test

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    Mastercard logoUS credit firms in breach warning

    Visa, Mastercard and Discover warn that details of credit card holders' personal information could be at risk after a security breach.

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    Vehicle on fire in CraigavonThree hijacked vehicles set alight Constable Stephen CarrollPolice widow 'disgust' at killers
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    A new government TV campaign in England says invisible secondhand cigarette smoke is harming children and putting them at risk of lung disease.

    A new government TV campaign in England says invisible second-hand cigarette smoke is harming children and putting them at risk of lung disease.

    Trevor Muirhead and Neil McKenzieMen convicted of Lennon bomb plot Forth Road BridgeForth Road Bridge delays warning
    Gers 'final offers by Wednesday' Men convicted of Lennon bomb plot
    00:15 Ministers change advice to motorists over fuel, saying no urgency to top up tanks New government adverts in England warn of danger to children of parents smoking
    An 18-year-old man has been arrested over the death of a teenager stabbed to death in south London Letters sent to 1.3m homes concerning child tax credit changes are misleading, says charity
    Visa and Mastercard warn banks of security breach in US - reportedly affecting millions of cards Ministers change advice to motorists over fuel, saying no urgency to top up tanks
    British Airways owner IAG is cleared to buy rival airline BMI by European authorities An 18-year-old man has been arrested over the death of a teenager stabbed to death in south London

    A new government TV campaign says invisible secondhand cigarette smoke is harming children and putting them at risk of lung disease.

    A new government TV campaign in England says invisible secondhand cigarette smoke is harming children and putting them at risk of lung disease.

    Andy FarrellRFU opens discussions for Farrell Mario Balotelli and Roberto ManciniMancini does not trust Balotelli

    Saracens and the Rugby Football Union open "cordial and constructive discussions" over the future of coach Andy Farrell.

    Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted he does not trust striker Mario Balotelli, but will continue to play the Italian.

    00:10 Galloway hails Bradford West win TV ad calls for smokefree homes

    George Galloway says Respect's by-election win is part of a "tidal wave" against the big parties, as Labour pledges to "learn lessons" from defeat.

    A new government TV campaign says invisible secondhand cigarette smoke is harming children and putting them at risk of lung disease.

    Couple with 56 dogs admit cruelty Galloway hails Bradford West win
    US to tighten squeeze on Iran oil Couple with 56 dogs admit cruelty
    Eurozone boosts firewall to $1tn US to tighten squeeze on Iran oil
    BA-owner cleared for BMI purchase Eurozone boosts firewall to $1tn
    00:00 George GallowayGalloway hails Bradford West win A woman holds her lottery tickets in Lawndale, California 29 March 2012US gets ready for £400m lottery jackpot

    George Galloway says Respect's by-election win is part of a "tidal wave" against the big parties, as Labour pledges to "learn lessons" from defeat.

    Lottery fever sweeps the US hours before the draw for a $640m (£400m) Mega Millions prize, the biggest jackpot in world history.

    Nick Robinson: Extraordinary one-off Luck of the draw: Comparing lotteries
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    A couple who kept 69 pets, including 56 large dogs, at their family home in Somerset admit nine counts of animal cruelty.

    A policeman is suspended after a man arrested during the London riots complained he was subjected to racism, assault and harassment.

    Officer suspended in racism probe Galloway hails Bradford West win

    A policeman is suspended after a man arrested during the London riots complained he was subjected to racism, assault and harassment.

    George Galloway says Respect's by-election win is part of a "tidal wave" against the big parties, as Labour pledges to "learn lessons" from defeat.

    US to tighten squeeze on Iran oil Couple with 56 dogs admit cruelty
    Eurozone boosts firewall to $1tn US to tighten squeeze on Iran oil
    BA-owner cleared for BMI purchase Eurozone boosts firewall to $1tn
    A woman holds her lottery tickets in Lawndale, California 29 March 2012US gets ready for £400m lottery jackpot Wiltshire Police helicopterFuel thief suspect hid in manure to avoid camera
    Sino-Forest in bankruptcy filing BA-owner cleared for BMI purchase