Lord Howell: Frack In 'Desolate' North East

George Osborne's father-in-law has declared fracking should happen in the North East of England because it is filled with "desolate areas". Lord Howell of Guildford, whose daughter Frances is married to the Chancellor, drew gasps of astonishment with...

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David Tebbutt: Death Sentence Over Kenya Murder

A Kenyan who led a gang of pirates to a holiday resort where they murdered a British tourist has been sentenced to death for his part in the attack. Ali Babitu Kololo was found guilty of robbery with violence, two years after the gang burst into David...

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Cybercrime: Britain 'Losing The War' Say MPs

The threat of a cyberassault on Britain is considered so serious it is marked as a higher threat than a nuclear attack, according to an influential group of MPs. Despite being the preferred target of online criminals in 25 countries, the UK is still...

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Twitter: Police Investigate MP Rape Threats

Detectives are investigating a string of sexually explicit and violent tweets sent to an MP as TV classics expert Mary Beard outed an internet troll on Twitter. Stella Creasy faced a vicious online attack after she spoke out in support of feminist campaigner...

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£1.2m Violin Stolen From Sandwich Shop Is Found

A violin worth £1.2m that was stolen from a top musician in 2010 while she was eating in a London sandwich shop has been found. Police said the 1696 Antonio Stradivarius instrument was recovered from a property in the Midlands last week and is now being...

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Court Challenge Against 'Bedroom Tax' Fails

The High Court has dismissed claims the Government's so-called "bedroom tax" unlawfully discriminates against disabled people. Campaigners had been fighting to block the controversial housing benefit regulations that came into force on April 1. Despite...

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Todmorden: Major Clean-Up After Flash Flood

A major clean-up is under way after a flash flood burst through homes and swept away roads in a Pennines village. Walsden, near Todmorden, in West Yorkshire, was hit by up to 18in (46cm) of water last night after a cloudburst and torrential rain. Residents...

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London Stabbings: Murder Probe As Man Held

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was killed and two others - including her sister - suffered serious stab wounds. The 40-year-old was detained overnight after officers were alerted to attacks at two separate south London...

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Hospital Family Test: More Than 30 Wards Fail

The Government's flagship test designed to highlight poor patient care has been condemned as "misleading" amid confusion over the results. The "Friends and Family Test" asks patients whether they would recommend the ward or A&E department where...

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Vicky Pryce Is Stripped Of Queen's Honour

Chris Huhne's ex-wife has had her honour for government service cancelled by the Queen, completing her fall from grace. High-flying economist Vicky Pryce was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in the 2009 Birthday honours. The honour is...

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