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Lee Westwood and Louis Oosthuizen share the lead at the 2012 Masters, while Luke Donald's final score was the subject of an inquiry at the Augusta National.

Lee Westwood leads the Masters from Louis Oosthuizen, while Luke Donald's final score was the subject of an inquiry at the Augusta National.

Sky News has said it illegally hacked emails on two occasions, including those belonging to John Darwin, who faked his own death in a canoe.

Eight Metropolitan Police officers and one civilian staff member are suspended as the IPCC investigates allegations of racism against the force.

Eight Metropolitan Police officers and one civilian staff member are suspended as the IPCC investigates allegations of racism against the force.

Arms dealer Viktor Bout, dubbed the "merchant of death", is sentenced to 25 years in jail by a New York federal judge.

• Officer faces assault allegation
• 'Racial abuse' man wants justice

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Radcliffe backs 'Plastic Brits'

Hosepipe bans affecting about 20 million customers have been introduced by seven water authorities in parts of southern and eastern England.

Three people are seriously injured and ten others are hurt when a Ryanair flight to East Midlands Airport is forced to make an emergency landing.

A millionaire's daughter who drove looters around London during last summer's riots is convicted of burglary.

Hosepipe bans affecting about 20 million customers have been introduced by seven water authorities in parts of southern and eastern England.

Europa League quarter-finals Live

Pietersen defends switch-hit shot

Five Met Police officers are suspended as the Independent Police Complaints Commission investigates 10 complaints of racism.

Eight Metropolitan Police officers and one civilian staff member are suspended as the IPCC investigates 10 complaints of racism against the force.

Lee Westwood leads the Masters after sinking four birdies in a row, but Rory McIlroy and Luke Donald are struggling on day one of the Masters.

Lee Westwood leads the Masters after Henrik Stenson hits eight on the last, but Rory McIlroy and Luke Donald are struggling on day one of the Masters.

Hosepipe bans affecting about 20 million customers have been introduced by seven water authorities in parts of southern and eastern England.

Five Met Police officers are suspended as the Independent Police Complaints Commission investigates 10 complaints of racism.

Five Met Police officers are suspended as the Independent Police Complaints Commission investigates 10 complaints of racism.

Hosepipe bans affecting about 20 million customers have been introduced by seven water authorities in parts of southern and eastern England.

Lee Westwood and Tiger Woods are chasing leader Henrik Stenson, but Rory McIlroy and Luke Donald are struggling on day one of the 2012 Masters.

Lee Westwood and Tiger Woods are chasing leader Henrik Stenson, but Rory McIlroy and Luke Donald are struggling on day one of the Masters.

Pietersen defends switch-hit shot

Europa League quarter-finals Live

Five Metropolitan Police officers are suspended as the Independent Police Complaints Commission investigates 10 complaints of racism against the force.

Five Met Police officers are suspended as the Independent Police Complaints Commission investigates 10 complaints of racism.

Henrik Stenson takes the lead from Paul Lawrie with Tiger Woods, Luke Donald and Lee Westwood out on the course as the 2012 Masters gets into full swing at Augusta National.

Henrik Stenson takes the lead from Paul Lawrie and Tiger Woods but Rory McIlroy and Luke Donald are struggling as the 2012 Masters gets into full swing at Augusta National.

Three Metropolitan Police officers from east London are suspended over allegations they made racist comments.

Five Metropolitan Police officers are suspended as the Independent Police Complaints Commission investigates 10 complaints of racism against the force.

Henrik Stenson takes the lead from Paul Lawrie with Tiger Woods and Luke Donald out on the course as the 2012 Masters gets into full swing at Augusta National.

Henrik Stenson takes the lead from Paul Lawrie with Tiger Woods, Luke Donald and Lee Westwood out on the course as the 2012 Masters gets into full swing at Augusta National.

A millionaire's daughter who drove looters around London during last summer's riots is convicted of burglary.

Three Metropolitan Police officers from east London are suspended over allegations they made racist comments.

The UN Security Council urges Syria to implement a peace plan "urgently and visibly", as Secretary General Ban Ki-moon warns the crisis is getting worse.

A millionaire's daughter who drove looters around London during last summer's riots is convicted of burglary.

Henrik Stenson takes the lead with Tiger Woods going well as the 2012 Masters gets into full swing at Augusta National.

Henrik Stenson takes the lead from Paul Lawrie with Tiger Woods and Luke Donald out on the course as the 2012 Masters gets into full swing at Augusta National.

Paul Lawrie takes a share of the lead with Tiger Woods close behind as the 2012 Masters gets under way at Augusta National.

Henrik Stenson takes the lead with Tiger Woods going well as the 2012 Masters gets into full swing at Augusta National.

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are the star attractions as the 2012 Masters gets under way at Augusta National.

Paul Lawrie takes a share of the lead with Tiger Woods close behind as the 2012 Masters gets under way at Augusta National.

Hosepipe bans affecting about 20 million customers have been introduced by seven water authorities in parts of southern and eastern England.

Sky News has said it illegally hacked emails on two occasions, including those belonging to John Darwin, who faked his own death in a canoe.

A millionaire's daughter who drove looters around London during last summer's riots is convicted of burglary.

Hosepipe bans affecting about 20 million customers have been introduced by seven water authorities in parts of southern and eastern England.

Sky News has said it illegally hacked emails on two occasions, including those belonging to John Darwin, who faked his own death in a canoe.

A millionaire's daughter who drove looters around London during last summer's riots is convicted of burglary.

Syrian troops launch fresh assaults on rebels, activists say, as a UN envoy travels to Damascus to discuss implementing a peace plan.

The UN Security Council urges Syria to implement a peace plan "urgently and visibly", as Secretary General Ban Ki-moon warns the crisis is getting worse.

Sky News has said it illegally hacked emails on two occasions - including those belonging to canoe death faker John Darwin and his wife.

Sky News has said it illegally hacked emails on two occasions, including those belonging to John Darwin, who faked his own death in a canoe, and his wife Anne.

Inside US desert base that trains pilots to fly unmanned planes

Farewell to the blue and white stripes

Is this the 7/7 bomber's wife wanted in Kenya?

Inside US desert base that trains pilots to fly unmanned planes

BP Portrait Award 2012 shortlist

Is this the 7/7 bomber's wife wanted in Kenya?

Water companies criticised as hosepipe bans start

BP Portrait Award 2012 shortlist

Sportsday Live - breaking sports news Live

Pietersen puts England in control

Hill calls for Bahrain re-think

Sportsday Live - breaking sports news Live

Sky News has said it hacked emails on two occasions - including those belonging to canoe death faker John Darwin and his wife.

Sky News has said it illegally hacked emails on two occasions - including those belonging to canoe death faker John Darwin and his wife.

Sky News has said it hacked emails belonging to canoe death faker John Darwin, his wife Anne, and those of two other people.

Sky News has said it hacked emails on two occasions - including those belonging to canoe death faker John Darwin and his wife.

Syrian troops launch fresh assaults on rebels, activists say, as a UN envoy travels to Damascus to discuss implementing a peace plan.

Sky News has said it hacked emails belonging to canoe death faker John Darwin, his wife Anne, and those of two other people.

A man who appealed for calm after his son died during the Birmingham riots is given a suspended sentence for attacking a man a month earlier.

Syrian troops launch fresh assaults on rebels, activists say, as a UN envoy travels to Damascus to discuss implementing a peace plan.

Syrian troops launch fresh assaults on rebels, activists say, as a UN envoy travels to Damascus to discuss implementing a peace plan.

A man who appealed for calm after his son died during the Birmingham riots is given a suspended sentence for attacking a man a month earlier.

Sri Lanka close day three of the second Test on 4-0, 181 behind England, for whom Kevin Pietersen hits a dazzling 151.

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are the star attractions as the 2012 Masters gets under way at Augusta National.

Sportsday Live - breaking sports news Live

Hill calls for Bahrain re-think

Hosepipe bans affecting about 20 million customers have been introduced by seven water authorities in parts of southern and eastern England.

In an exclusive BBC interview a British man, held for a record seven years without trial while he fights extradition, appeals to be prosecuted in the UK.

Water firms enforce hosepipe bans

Hosepipe bans affecting about 20 million customers have been introduced by seven water authorities in parts of southern and eastern England.

Clashes as UN team visits Syria

Syrian troops launch fresh assaults on rebels, activists say, as a UN envoy travels to Damascus to discuss implementing a peace plan.

• Assad 'cannot survive for long'

A man who appealed for calm after his son died during the Birmingham riots is found guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm in an earlier attack.

A millionaire's daughter who drove looters around London during last summer's riots is convicted of burglary.

Three Metropolitan Police officers are investigated over allegations they made racist comments.

A millionaire's daughter who drove looters around London during last summer's riots is convicted of burglary.

England are bowled out for 460, a lead of 185 over Sri Lanka on the third day of the second Test in Colombo.

Sri Lanka close day three of the second Test on 4-0, 181 behind England, for whom Kevin Pietersen hits a dazzling 151.

British women take pursuit gold

Sportsday Live - breaking sports news Live

A man who appealed for calm after his son died during the Birmingham riots is found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm in an earlier attack.

A man who appealed for calm after his son died during the Birmingham riots is found guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm in an earlier attack.

England lose wickets after Kevin Pietersen's century puts them in firm control of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

England are bowled out for 460, a lead of 185 over Sri Lanka on the third day of the second Test in Colombo.

A millionaire's daughter who drove looters around London during last summer's riots is convicted of burglary.

A man who appealed for calm after his son died during the Birmingham riots is found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm in an earlier attack.

One of the UK's most wanted escaped prisoners has been arrested in Amsterdam, the Serious Organised Crime Agency says.

A millionaire's daughter who drove looters around London during last summer's riots is convicted of burglary.

Track cycling, the Masters, reaction to Chelsea's Champions League success and more.

England lose wickets after Kevin Pietersen's century puts them in firm control of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

A millionaire's daughter who drove looters around London during last summer's riots is convicted of burglary.

Syrian troops launch fresh assaults on rebels, activists say, as a UN envoy travels to Damascus to discuss implementing a peace plan.

Three Metropolitan Police officers are investigated over allegations they made racist comments.

A millionaire's daughter who drove looters around London during last summer's riots is convicted of burglary.

Syrian troops launch fresh assaults on rebels, activists say, as a UN envoy travels to Damascus to discuss implementing a peace plan.

Three Metropolitan Police officers are investigated over allegations they made racist comments.

One of the UK's most wanted escaped prisoners has been arrested in Amsterdam, the Serious Organised Crime Agency says.

Syrian troops launch fresh assaults on rebels, activists say, as a UN envoy travels to Damascus to discuss implementing a peace plan.

Tax and benefit changes announced by Chancellor George Osborne over the past 18 months are set to come into force on Friday, affecting millions of people.

One of the UK's most wanted escaped prisoners has been arrested in Amsterdam, the Serious Organised Crime Agency says.

Three Metropolitan Police officers are investigated over allegations they made racist comments.

A millionaire's daughter, Laura Johnson, 20, is convicted of one charge of burglary during the London riots but cleared of another.

Officers in racist comments probe

Three Metropolitan Police officers are investigated over allegations they made racist comments.

• Officer faces assault allegation

Tax and benefit changes announced by Chancellor George Osborne over the past 18 months are set to come into force on Friday, affecting millions of people.

One of the UK's most wanted escaped prisoners has been arrested in Amsterdam, the Serious Organised Crime Agency says.

Urgent checks of abortion clinics ordered by the health secretary last month cost £1m and led to other inspections being cancelled, it emerges.

Tax and benefit changes announced by Chancellor George Osborne over the past 18 months are set to come into force on Friday, affecting millions of people.

Tax and benefit changes announced by Chancellor George Osborne over the past 18 months are set to come into force on Friday, affecting millions of people.

Three Metropolitan Police officers are investigated over allegations they made racist comments.

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Urgent checks of abortion clinics ordered by the health secretary last month cost £1m and meant hundreds of other inspections were cancelled, it emerges.

Tax and benefit changes announced by Chancellor George Osborne over the past 18 months are set to come into force on Friday, affecting millions of people.

Talks to try to head off a possible strike by fuel tanker drivers resume.

Urgent checks of abortion clinics ordered by the health secretary last month cost £1m and led to other inspections being cancelled, it emerges.

Talks to try to head off a possible strike by fuel tanker drivers are expected to resume later.

Talks to try to head off a possible strike by fuel tanker drivers resume.

Kevin Pietersen hits his 20th Test century as England take control of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Track cycling, the Masters, reaction to Chelsea's Champions League success and more.

Abortion clinic checks cost £1m

Urgent checks of abortion clinics ordered by the health secretary last month cost £1m and meant hundreds of other inspections were cancelled, it emerges.

Urgent checks of abortion clinics ordered by the health secretary last month cost £1m and meant hundreds of other inspections were cancelled, it emerges.

Talks to try to head off a possible strike by fuel tanker drivers are expected to resume later.

Who was the mysterious White Horse?

The mysterious man who ran 100 miles at a time

Is this the 7/7 bomber's wife wanted in Kenya?

Did the owners really call it 'unsinkable'?

Did the owners really call it 'unsinkable'?

Who was the mysterious White Horse?

Water companies criticised as hosepipe bans start

Is this the 7/7 bomber's wife wanted in Kenya?

The ultra-runner

Who was the mysterious White Horse?

How howling and spraying urine helps locate elusive wolves BBC Nature

BP Portrait Award 2012 shortlist

BP Portrait Award 2012 shortlist

Water companies criticised as hosepipe bans start

England resume in the afternoon session looking to build a lead over Sri Lanka on day three of the second Test in Colombo.

England lose Jonathan Trott after lunch on the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

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Did the owners really call it 'unsinkable'?

Chelsea 2-1 Benfica (agg 3-1)

Sportsday Live - breaking sports news Live

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Five false ideas spread by Titanic films

Five false ideas spread by Titanic films

Inside US desert base that trains pilots to fly unmanned planes

Inside US desert base that trains pilots to fly unmanned planes

Water companies criticised as hosepipe bans start

England make good progress on the third morning as they look to gain a lead over Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo.

England lose Alastair Cook after making good progress on the third morning of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

The number of people dying from cancer of the womb - known as uterine cancer - has increased by more than 15% in the past decade, according to the charity Cancer Research UK.

Urgent checks of abortion clinics ordered by the health secretary last month cost £1m and meant hundreds of other inspections were cancelled, it emerges.

• Abortion clinics get spot-checks

Talks to try to head off a possible strike by fuel tanker drivers are expected to resume later.

The number of people dying from cancer of the womb - known as uterine cancer - has increased by more than 15% in the past decade, according to the charity Cancer Research UK.

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• Q&A: Fuel tanker strikes

Chelsea survive a late fightback to overcome 10-man Benfica and set up a Champions League semi-final against holders Barcelona.

England set to resume on 154-1 as they look to establish a first-innings lead over Sri Lanka in Colombo.

The US formally sends to trial five suspected al-Qaeda militants, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused of planning the 9/11 terror attacks.

Hosepipe bans affecting about 20 million customers have been introduced by seven water authorities in parts of southern and eastern England.

The number of GPs who believe the government's health reforms in England will improve patient care is falling, a BBC poll suggests.

Talks to try to head off a possible strike by fuel tanker drivers are expected to resume later.

Hosepipe bans affecting about 20 million customers have been introduced by seven water authorities in parts of southern and eastern England.

Talks to try to head off a possible strike by fuel tanker drivers are expected to resume later.

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How howling and spraying urine helps locate elusive wolves BBC Nature

Efforts are made to minimise the impact of leaked fuel from a cargo ship which hit rocks off north Wales.

Talks to try to head off a possible strike by fuel tanker drivers are expected to resume later.

Let's talk about six... of nature's weirdest mating practices BBC Nature

BP Portrait Award 2012 shortlist

Following a landmine victim's recovery

Inside US desert base that trains pilots to fly unmanned planes

Mark Easton

Life torn apart Watch

Nice bankers who claim ‘good is good’

Following a landmine victim's recovery

The rise of solitary confinement in US prisons

Is this the 7/7 bomber's wife wanted in Kenya?

Following a landmine victim's recovery

Who was the mysterious White Horse?

Who was the mysterious White Horse?

Five false ideas spread by Titanic films

Five false ideas spread by Titanic films

Following a landmine victim's recovery

How much do you know about defunct coins?

Following a landmine victim's recovery

Five false ideas spread by Titanic films

Who was the mysterious White Horse?

Let's talk about six... of nature's weirdest mating practices BBC Nature

Five false ideas spread by Titanic films

Should water be more expensive to curb demand?

How much do you know about defunct coins?

Just who cut down the Holy Thorn Tree?

Let's talk about six... of nature's weirdest mating practices BBC Nature

Drought cure

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Just who cut down the Holy Thorn Tree?

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Life after being mugged

Should water be more expensive to curb demand?

John Craven et al - 40 years of Newsround presenters CBBC Newsround

Just who cut down the Holy Thorn Tree?

A man is charged with two counts of kidnap after a car with two toddlers inside was carjacked in Birmingham.

Hosepipe bans affecting about 20 million customers have been introduced by seven water authorities in parts of southern and eastern England.

The home secretary has been warned by 11 airlines that Britain "risks gridlock" at airports over the Easter break because of staff shortages.

Tax and benefit changes announced by Chancellor George Osborne over the past 18 months are set to come into force on Friday, affecting millions of people.

Thousands of homes and businesses in England are without electricity after gales and ice brought down power lines.

Efforts are made to minimise the impact of leaked fuel from a cargo ship which hit rocks off north Wales.