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Strike severely disrupts Tube 7 Sep 2010

Services on the London Underground are severely disrupted on the first morning of a series of 24-hour strikes.

Priest to meet dissident families 7 Sep 2010

A priest in Londonderry who challenged dissident republicans over their violence is to meet families who claim they are being harassed by the PSNI.

£90m village by-pass opens early 7 Sep 2010

A £90m bypass, first suggested in the 1980s, is being opened two months ahead of schedule.

Service to commemorate the Blitz 7 Sep 2010

A remembrance service is to be held later to mark the 70th anniversary of the start of the Blitz.

Fears over street light cut-backs 7 Sep 2010

The growing number of councils across the UK switching off street lights prompts criticism from MPs and road safety groups.

Australian interest rate on hold 7 Sep 2010

The cost of borrowing in Australia has been kept at 4.5% amid continuing global economic uncertainty.

AV referendum bill passes MP vote 7 Sep 2010

Plans to change the way MPs are elected to Parliament survive their first Commons hurdle - despite criticism from Tory MPs.

Dodds criticises vote change bill 7 Sep 2010

DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds criticises plans to reduce the number of Northern Ireland MPs.

Australia MPs support PM Gillard 7 Sep 2010

Julia Gillard is to remain as Australia's prime minister after winning the backing of two key independent MPs.

NHS in Wales faces £380m cutbacks 7 Sep 2010

The Welsh NHS faces making £380m worth of cutbacks by April, with managers saying it is the biggest challenge they have faced in 20 years.

Newspaper review 7 Sep 2010

Speculation over Andy Coulson's future

Voluntary-funded Sikh school opens 7 Sep 2010

Khalsa Primary school is the first Sikh school in the UK to be backed and partly funded by a Gurdwara, or Sikh temple.

ME 'virus link' found in children 7 Sep 2010

Scientists publish the results of a study on children that shows ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, could be caused by a virus.

'The Blitz brought everybody together' 7 Sep 2010

Alf Morris, who was 10 at the time of the Blitz, took BBC News back to the site of his former home in Bethnal Green to relive the events of the first night of Nazi Germany's assault on London.

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Diamond to be new Barclays chief 7 Sep 2010

One of the world's highest paid bankers, Bob Diamond, is to become chief executive of Barclays Bank as HSBC chairman Stephen Green steps down to become a trade minister in the government.

France faces pension plan strike 7 Sep 2010

France faces disruption in a strike over pension reform, with MPs also due to debate a ban on full face veils and a new security bill.

Cutting it 7 Sep 2010

Why drugs are being mixed with ingredients in sun burn cream

Christchurch hit by aftershocks 7 Sep 2010

Violent aftershocks rattle the New Zealand city of Christchurch following the weekend's powerful earthquake that caused widespread damage.

Reports highlight child mortality 7 Sep 2010

Save the Children says there have been four million preventable child deaths over the past 10 years because the poorest have not been the focus of aid.

Federer cruises into last eight 7 Sep 2010

Roger Federer continues his smooth progress through the US Open draw with a straight-sets win over Jurgen Melzer in round four.

Ringo's debut nightclub on fire 7 Sep 2010

Fire crews tackle a blaze at a former nightclub in Southport where Ringo Starr made his Beatles debut.

Guatemala mudslide search halted 7 Sep 2010

Teams in Guatemala have to halt the search for bodies following devasting mudslides which have killed at least 45 people.

Fry slams BBC 'culture of fear' 7 Sep 2010

Stephen Fry criticises a culture of fear at the BBC which is creating "incredibly bland" programmes

Greek PM reshuffles his cabinet 7 Sep 2010

Greek PM George Papandreou reshuffles his cabinet but leaves the key post of finance minister unchanged as his government battles a debt crisis.

Andrea Bocelli concerts to mark 9/11 7 Sep 2010

Andrea Bocelli is inviting survivors of the attacks on 11 September 2001 in New York to concerts on the Amalfi coast.

Tales from the Blitz 7 Sep 2010

Why memories of the bombardment never fade

Housing group 'near administration' 7 Sep 2010

Connaught, the property services group that specialises in social housing, is on the brink of going into administration, the BBC learns.

Inbred bumblebees 'facing extinction' 7 Sep 2010

Some of the UK's rarest bumblebees are at risk of becoming extinct as a result of inbreeding, research suggests.

Assisted suicide evidence taken 7 Sep 2010

MSPs begin taking evidence on plans to give terminally ill people in Scotland the right to die.

Non-stick pan 'cholesterol link' 7 Sep 2010

Scientists are concerned that exposure to chemicals used in non-stick frying pans could raise cholesterol levels in children after finding a link.

UK radiotherapy 'lagging behind' 7 Sep 2010

Too few UK cancer patients are receiving state-of-the-art radiotherapy care, experts from Cancer Research UK say.

Scam fear over electricity credit 7 Sep 2010

Criminals have managed to clone prepayment meter keys in order to make money by offering discounted credit to customers.

School clothes boost retail sales 7 Sep 2010

Retail sales rose in August, partly thanks to strong sales of children's clothing ahead of the new school year, figures suggest.

Iran 'hampers IAEA investigation' 7 Sep 2010

The International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran has hindered its investigations by repeatedly objecting to its choice of inspectors.

'No climate link' to African wars 7 Sep 2010

A study suggests climate change is not responsible for civil wars in Africa, challenging widely held assumptions.

Houllier poised to take Villa job 7 Sep 2010

Former Liverpool and Lyon boss Gerard Houllier is set to be appointed as Aston Villa's new manager on Wednesday, BBC Sport understands.

Emmerdale in TV Choice hat-trick 6 Sep 2010

Emmerdale wins three prizes at the TV Choice Awards, with EastEnders taking the prize for best soap in its 25th anniversary year.

Bipolar 'not linked to violence' 6 Sep 2010

People with a mental illness are no more likely to be violent unless they abuse drugs or alcohol, a study suggests.

Labour MPs call for hacking probe 6 Sep 2010

Labour MPs demand the police investigation into alleged phone-hacking by News of the World reporters is reopened, at an urgent Commons session.

Student migration 'unsustainable' 6 Sep 2010

The number of foreign students let into the UK is "unsustainable", minister Damian Green says in his first major speech on immigration.

Obama unveils $50bn building plan 6 Sep 2010

President Barack Obama announces a $50bn infrastructure plan as part of efforts to jump-start the faltering US economy.

Saatchi art gallery deal hits setback 6 Sep 2010

Charles Saatchi's plan to donate his gallery to the British public hits a stumbling block after talks with Arts Council England break down.

Fresh exodus from Pakistan floods 6 Sep 2010

Hundreds of thousands of people flee towns and villages threatened by fresh floods in Pakistan's deluged southern Sindh province.

Striker Kuyt suffers injury blow 6 Sep 2010

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt injures shoulder during training with the Netherlands, according to Dutch boss Bert van Marwijk

End UK rebate - EU budget chief 6 Sep 2010

The EU budget commissioner says he sees no grounds for the UK to keep its budget rebate.

Clear up begins in parts of Pakistan 6 Sep 2010

The BBC's Orla Guerin has returned to the Pakistan town of Nowshera, which was one of the first areas to be hit by the rising waters.

SA public sector strike suspended 6 Sep 2010

South African trade unions suspend a nationwide strike which has paralysed schools and hospitals for 20 days.

Police 'will decide on phone hacking inquiry' 6 Sep 2010

The police and not the government should decide whether to re-open the investigation into the News of the World phone-hacking allegations, Home Secretary Theresa May has said.

Rooney 'happy to play' says Capello 6 Sep 2010

England manager Fabio Capello says striker Wayne Rooney is in the right frame of mind to play against Switzerland on Tuesday despite allegations about his private life.

Travolta extortion case dismissed 6 Sep 2010

Charges against two people accused of trying to extort money from actor John Travolta, following the death of his son in the Bahamas, are dropped.

Capello insists Rooney will play 6 Sep 2010

England manager Fabio Capello insists striker Wayne Rooney will play in the Euro 2012 qualifier away to Switzerland on Tuesday.

Blair cancels London book signing 6 Sep 2010

Tony Blair cancels a planned book signing in London on Wednesday to prevent causing the police "a lot of hassle".

Suicide attack on Pakistan police 6 Sep 2010

Nearly 20 people die as a suicide bomber rams an explosives laden pickup truck into a police station in north-west Pakistan.

Pietersen fined for Twitter rant 6 Sep 2010

England batsman Kevin Pietersen is given an undisclosed fine by the ECB over his Twitter tirade.

French FM pledges Ashtiani support 6 Sep 2010

France's Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner says he will 'do anything' to help save an Iranian woman sentenced to death on an adultery conviction.

Germany extends nuclear lifespan 6 Sep 2010

Germany's government agrees to extend the life span of the country's nuclear power plants by an average of 12 years, officials say.

UK mobile firms to merge networks 6 Sep 2010

Customers of Orange and T-Mobile will soon be able to hop between the two mobile networks as the firms merge their networks.

Forsyth quits dance results show 6 Sep 2010

Bruce Forsyth quits Strictly Come Dancing's Sunday results show and is replaced by Claudia Winkleman.

New police appeal over MI6 death 6 Sep 2010

Police investigating the death of MI6 worker Gareth Williams appeal for help in tracing two people seen entering his central London flat.

Vicar jailed for sham marriages 6 Sep 2010

A Sussex vicar found guilty of carrying out hundreds of sham marriages is jailed for four years.

Zero tolerance? 6 Sep 2010

US Muslims are free but that's not enough, argues Michael Goldfarb

Shady world of Indian illegal bookies 6 Sep 2010

The role of the gambling syndicates that can make millions from the outcome of a single game has been highlighted by the allegation that three Pakistani cricket players were involved in a betting scam.

Red Planet 'may not be lifeless' 6 Sep 2010

Carbon-rich organic molecules, which serve as the building blocks of life, may be present on Mars after all, say scientists.

Former head jailed for sex abuse 6 Sep 2010

A former boarding school head teacher is jailed for 21 years for sexually abusing and beating pupils.

Schoolboy: 'I found a pipe bomb' 6 Sep 2010

The suspicious object was left in the playground of St Comgall's Primary School and picked up by an eight -year-old pupil.

Chinese pilots lied about records 6 Sep 2010

China is checking the qualifications of all its commercial pilots, after it emerged that more than 200 of them lied about their experience.

Unswung hero 6 Sep 2010

What does this man tell us about the real 1960s?

Rare colour footage of the Blitz 6 Sep 2010

Remarkable new footage of the the London blitz goes on show.

Insect brains to fight MRSA 6 Sep 2010

Cockroach and locust brains are a rich source of antibiotics powerful enough to tackle MRSA, researchers say.

Can we expect to live to 77, 89 or 100? 6 Sep 2010

Life expectancy figures tell us different stories, so how do we know which ones to believe?

First 16 'free schools' revealed 6 Sep 2010

The first 16 'free schools' to be set up are named by Education Secretary Michael Gove.

Family on film 6 Sep 2010

Director Sofia Coppola returns with her new movie Somewhere

BA boss reveals takeover ambition 6 Sep 2010

British Airways and Iberia draw up a shortlist of 12 airlines which the firms hope to buy or merge with.

Buzz lawsuit to cost Google $8.5m 6 Sep 2010

Google proposes paying $8.5m (£5.5m) to settle a class-action lawsuit brought over its Buzz social network, launched earlier this year.

Miners' families mark first month 6 Sep 2010

Relatives of 33 trapped miners in Chile hold a ceremony to mark their first month underground.

Tiny solar cells fix themselves 5 Sep 2010

A mix of chemicals borrowed from plants with tiny tubes of carbon can spontaneously create tiny, self-repairing solar cells.

BP well 'poses no further risk' 5 Sep 2010

The official in charge of cleaning up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill says the well which caused the damage is no longer a risk to the environment.

Eddie who? 4 Sep 2010

Comic Eddie Kadi can command vast crowds at his live shows. Why has he attracted so little mainstream attention?

Do our memories get better with age? 3 Sep 2010

Our ability to recall events seems to sharpen as we get older, says Lisa Jardine, but can it be trusted to paint an accurate picture?

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