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Pakistan kidnap father returns to UK (10.03.2010 19:59:53)The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan returns to the UK against the wishes of the country's police, the BBC learns.
BA strike talks end without deal (10.03.2010 21:31:47)Talks between BA and the Unite union aimed at averting strike action by cabin crew break down without agreement.
Ex-chief warns over defence funds (10.03.2010 21:01:42)Ministers will have to cut back all but the most essential projects to meet a funding shortfall, a former defence chief warns.
Apology for women raped by father (10.03.2010 20:41:19)Two women raped by their father over 25 years - bearing nine of his children - are given a public apology by the authorities.
Bulger error man in plea to Straw (10.03.2010 22:32:40)A man subjected to a hate campaign over false claims he is Jon Venables pleads with Jack Straw to reveal his new identity.
Gambler awaits extradition result (10.03.2010 21:15:07)A British poker champion accused of killing his wife and dumping her body in a US national park will find out in April if he is to be extradited.
Tories allege plan to cut police (10.03.2010 23:06:07)The Tories allege ministers plan to cut the number of uniformed officers despite a pledge to protect front line police.
Body found in missing mother hunt (10.03.2010 22:10:58)Police searching for a Dundee mother-of-three who went missing two weeks ago believe they have found her body.
Man Utd into Champions League quarters (10.03.2010 22:35:03)Wayne Rooney scores twice in another irresistible display as Manchester United ease into the Champions League quarter-finals at AC Milan's expense.
Spy story (10.03.2010 16:04:15)The untrue murder accusation that enraged an oligarch
Stephanomics (10.03.2010 18:36:29)Activist PM is no fan of 'letting things take their course'
Chester wound up (10.03.2010 17:43:13)Why Cardiff and Southend could be next to disappear
Robert Peston (10.03.2010 09:30:46)How much stress can the banks take?
Works of beauty (10.03.2010 10:24:40)The zenith of British industry in sound and pictures
dot.Rory (10.03.2010 11:20:45)BT's boss comes out fighting on file-sharing rules
Economic storm not over, says PM (10.03.2010 23:02:44)Gordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to "let you down" as the date of the Budget is announced.
Labour 'ahead on education' (10.03.2010 18:02:10)A BBC Newsnight poll suggests that the Conservatives are failing to win over voters unsatisfied with Labour's record on education.
Berezovsky wins poison libel case (10.03.2010 19:15:16)Businessman Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of ex- Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko.
UK global clout 'waning' - Hague (10.03.2010 15:43:44)The Conservatives pledge to reverse what they say is the UK's "shrinking" influence in the world if they win power.
7/7 survivors will get legal aid (10.03.2010 16:45:49)Legal aid will be given to survivors of the July 7 London bombings for representation at the inquests of the victims.
Keep 'distance' from US - Clegg (10.03.2010 18:05:59)Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg says the UK must not automatically follow the US on key foreign policy issues.
More schools fail Ofsted checks (10.03.2010 16:35:40)More schools in England are being judged as inadequate in Ofsted's new-style inspections, according to figures just released.
Medical records lost after error (10.03.2010 16:54:54)A case of mistaken identity reveals serious concerns over the way the NHS transfers medical records, BBC Scotland can reveal.
How do you recycle a jumbo jet? (10.03.2010 12:38:33)It can take 12 weeks and a lot of elbow grease, but planes are recycled when they are too old or not needed anymore. How is it done?
Fatwa flashing (10.03.2010 14:03:06)Can a fatwa to counter a fatwa really work?
Junk mail quiz (10.03.2010 14:04:06)Test yourself, now Royal Mail will no longer limit the stuff
UK troops inquest widely reported (10.03.2010 06:50:22)The inquest verdict into the deaths of four UK solder in Afghanistan is widely reported in Wednesday's papers.
Boy's torturers given jail terms (10.03.2010 15:20:32)A Leeds drugs gang are jailed for torturing a boy, 16, to force his family to pay a £20,000 ransom over a "drugs debt".
Faulty blanket led to baby death (10.03.2010 14:08:46)A faulty electric blanket led to the fire that killed a baby girl in her home in County Londonderry last June, an inquest is told.
Tram project 'could be delayed' (10.03.2010 20:03:45)The contractors working on Edinburgh's tram line say they want to delay the project for a further 30 months.
Apology over drink price claims (10.03.2010 20:53:40)Leading whisky supplier Whyte & Mackay says it is sorry if it misled anyone over its case against minimum drink pricing.
Man guilty of murdering daughter (10.03.2010 15:54:38)A man stabbed to death his 17-year-old daughter with a hunting knife as she sat in the passenger seat of his car.
150 Toyota jobs to go on Deeside (10.03.2010 16:52:41)Around 150 jobs will go at the Toyota plant on Deeside, Flintshire, as part of 750 posts going across the UK.
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Classy Man Utd crush sorry Milan (10.03.2010 22:35:03)Wayne Rooney scores twice in another irresistible display as Manchester United beat Milan 4-0 on the night and 7-2 on aggregate to ease into the Champions League quarter-final.
Burnley 1-1 Stoke (10.03.2010 22:45:11)David Nugent's headed finish earns relegation-threatened Burnley their first point in five games in a scrappy encounter at Turf Moor.
Real Madrid 1-1 Lyon (agg 1-2) (10.03.2010 22:41:52)Real Madrid crash out of the Champions League to Lyon 2-1 on aggregate after being held 1-1 at the Bernabeu.
Onions ruled out of opening Test (10.03.2010 14:02:37)England bowler Graham Onions is ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh with a back injury, but there are more encouraging signals about Stuart Broad.
Portsmouth axe 85 jobs (10.03.2010 20:31:12)Administrators at Portsmouth FC start to make employees redundant, with 85 people losing their jobs.
Cusiter ready for strong England (10.03.2010 22:29:14)Scotland captain Chris Cusiter expects to face a fast and physical England side at Murrayfield in the RBS Six Nations match on Saturday.
Pakistan to ban Yousuf & Younus (10.03.2010 08:56:40)Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan are banned indefinitely from representing their country.
Olympic athletes set medal target (10.03.2010 15:38:53)Great Britain have been set a target of at least 10 medals at this summer's European Athletics Championships by the national funding body.
Capello eyes World Cup semi-final (10.03.2010 18:21:18)England manager Fabio Capello insists the Football Association's target of reaching the semi-finals at the World Cup in South Africa is achievable.
Bolt scoops second Laureus award (10.03.2010 18:28:35)Athletics superstar Usain Bolt has been named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for the second year running.
Rival withdrawal boosts Chambers (10.03.2010 21:26:41)Dwain Chambers' hopes of 60m gold at the World Indoor Championships are boosted with the withdrawal of American Ivory Williams.
Ruthless Windies thrash Zimbabwe (10.03.2010 21:39:24)West Indies move 2-1 ahead in the one-day international series with Zimbabwe after a 141-run victory in St Vincent.
Senior fined for outburst at ref (10.03.2010 19:40:57)Leeds Rhinos centre Keith Senior is fined £1,000 by the RFL for his post-match outburst at World Club Challenge referee Richard Silverwood.
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