December 2010
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August 2010
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No new tax cuts for 'some time' →
The UK’s overall tax burden is likely to remain at its current level for “quite some time”, says Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander.
London carnival draws thousands →
Hundreds of thousands of people take to the streets of west London as the Notting Hill Carnival gets under way.
Thousands flee Indonesia volcano →
At least 10,000 people flee as a volcano on the Indonesian island of Sumatra erupts for the first time in 400 years.
Arrest over cricket 'betting scam' →
Police question a man over an alleged cricket betting scam during the current Pakistan-England Test, with claims Pakistan players were paid to bowl no-balls.
US to mark Katrina, five years on →
Americans are to hold sombre ceremonies marking five years since the devastating Hurricane Katrina, which killed more than 1,800 people and displaced hundreds of thousands of others.
After-school clubs 'too costly' →
Nearly two-thirds of UK parents cannot afford after-school activities for their children, a poll for the Save the Children charity suggests.
Tributes paid to pond death boy →
The family of a toddler who died after being found unconscious in a pond in Cumbria pay tribute to him.
Motorist's sledge death offences →
A motorist admits causing the death of an amateur sledger by not being in possession of a driving licence or insurance.
Family 'upset' at MI6 man claims →
The family of an MI6 worker found dead in a London flat are in a “state of shock”, a relative says.
Man accused of murdering fiancee →
A man appears in court charged with murdering Patricia Bardon, his partner of five years, in south Belfast.
Court worry at Bashir Kenya trip →
The International Criminal Court lodges a report with the UN about a trip to Kenya by Sudan’s president, who it wants to try for alleged war crimes.
Tourists warned over visiting NI →
The Australian government issues advice to people travelling to Northern Ireland following recent trouble.
Japan 'centenarian' family held →
Japanese police arrest daughter and granddaughter of an alleged centenarian found dead in his home, in case which prompted a nationwide review.
Inquiry into footballer's death →
A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the off-road crash which killed Dumbarton Football Club captain Gordon Lennon.
Twelve dead in Turkey landslides →
At least 12 people are killed in northern Turkey in landslides triggered by heavy rains, officials say.
France chided for Roma expulsions →
A UN committee urges France to avoid collective deportations of Roma (Gypsies), as the French government defends the expulsions.
Burmese junta leaders 'step down' →
Leaders of Burma’s junta are reported to have resigned from their military posts ahead of a general election in November.
'Dozens die' in Nigeria poisoning →
As many as 30 children are reportedly dead in northern Nigeria from lead poisoning caused by illegal gold-miners.
Council leaders impose pay deal →
Scotland’s council leaders are imposing a three-year pay deal for most workers after a breakdown in talks with unions.
US man freed from N Korea returns →
Former US President Jimmy Carter arrives back in the US with an American whose release by North Korea he secured.
Cameron 'attack' base is revealed →
The Taliban reveal the base from which they planned to shoot down the prime minister’s helicopter during his visit to Afghanistan in June.
Toddler found in garden pond dies →
A toddler dies after being found unconscious in a pond in the grounds of his mother’s home in Cumbria.
Mexico killings detective missing →
Mexican prosecutors say they are deeply concerned for the safety of a detective leading an investigation into the killing of 72 foreign migrants.
Imprisoning fewer 'will not work' →
Government plans to lock up fewer criminals would not reduce offending or cut costs, a report says.
Food pipe cancer 'doubles in men' →
Cancers of the food pipe in Britain have doubled in men over 25 years, figures from Cancer Research UK show.
BBC is facing 'moment of realism' →
Negotiations for the licence fee will present the BBC with a huge challenge about its future, director general Mark Thompson warns.
Bomber widow loses legal aid bid →
The widow of one of the 7/7 suicide bombers loses her High Court bid to overturn a decision refusing her legal aid ahead of the forthcoming inquest.
Teachers held over child images →
Two men teaching at separate schools in Solihull are arrested on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children.
Electricity 'pulled from the air' sparks debate →
A scheme to generate renewable energy by simply pulling electric charge out of humid air sparks debate amongst scientists.
Leeds expecting huge Wembley test →
Leeds hooker Danny Buderus predicts a bruising encounter when his team meet defending champions Warrington Wolves in Saturday’s Challenge Cup final.
Father and son hit by propeller →
A father and son from Stoke-on-Trent are seriously injured after being thrown from their boat off the coast of Cornwall and run over twice by the outboard motor.
Clegg shock at 'cat in bin' woman →
The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg expresses his shock at the actions of a woman who dumped a live cat in a bin.
Alonso sets Belgian practice pace →
Fernando Alonso posts the fastest lap times in each of Friday’s two practice sessions for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Barca to sign £17.25m Mascherano →
Liverpool sell midfielder Javier Mascherano to Barcelona for about £17.25m subject to a medical, BBC Sport understands.
Amputee pianist wows China's Got Talent →
A young musician, Liu Wei, has won acclaim after appearing on “China’s Got Talent” playing the piano with his feet.
Trott & Broad tons rescue England →
Jonathan Trott and Stuart Broad hit centuries as England close day two of the final Test with Pakistan at Lord’s on 346-7.
Tough Europa draw for English duo →
Manchester City are paired with Juventus and Liverpool are also handed a tough draw in the group stage of the Europa League.
Economy grew 'more than thought' →
The UK economy grew by a revised 1.2% in the second quarter, its fastest pace in nine years, boosted by the construction sector.