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999 warning as A&E units struggle

Wed, 2013-03-13 07:38
The Welsh government urges people to think before dialling 999, as A&E departments across Wales continue to operate under "unprecedented" pressure.

Opera director questions commitment

Wed, 2013-03-13 07:33
Antonio Pappano, music director of the Royal Opera House in London, criticises the "current generation" of opera singers, saying they "don't care".

Malawians charged with treason

Wed, 2013-03-13 07:28
The brother of former Malawi leader Bingu wa Mutharika and 11 others are charged with treason for allegedly trying to prevent Joyce Banda succeeding him as president.

Train announcements 'spoiling trips'

Wed, 2013-03-13 06:52
Transport minister Norman Baker says the number of computer generated announcements on trains has got out of hand and needs to be reduced.

Woman used love rival's medical data

Wed, 2013-03-13 06:42
A receptionist at a GP surgery admits accessing sensitive medical information about her former husband's new wife.

VIDEO: Education Committee

Wed, 2013-03-13 06:35
Michael Gove was not told about allegations of bullying by his advisers, MPs are told.

Illinois golfer falls down sinkhole

Wed, 2013-03-13 06:30
An Illinois golfer survives an 18ft (5.4m) fall into a sinkhole on a fairway, two weeks after another sinkhole swallowed a person in Florida.

VIDEO: House of Commons

Wed, 2013-03-13 06:25
David Cameron dismisses Ed Miliband's claims that he is living in an economic "fantasy land".

UK halts new Brazil visa rules

Wed, 2013-03-13 06:19
Plans to impose visa restrictions on Brazilian tourists have been put on hold by Home Secretary Theresa May amid concerns about trade.

In pictures: Royal couple in Jordan

Wed, 2013-03-13 06:13
Prince Charles visits camp housing Syrian refugees

Yes guitarist Peter Banks dies at 65

Wed, 2013-03-13 06:12
Progressive rock pioneer Peter Banks, who played on the first two Yes albums and went on to have a solo career which included a contribution to Lionel Richie's 1984 hit Hello, dies age 65.

Charles 'heartbroken' over refugees

Wed, 2013-03-13 06:11
Prince Charles describes the plight of Syrian refugees as heartbreaking as he tours a camp in Jordan housing people fleeing the two-year conflict.

Pakistani soldier 'stoned to death'

Wed, 2013-03-13 06:04
A Pakistani soldier accused of having an affair with a local woman has been stoned to death on the orders of tribal elders in the north-west, officials say.

Obama upbraids China on hack attacks

Wed, 2013-03-13 05:53
President Barack Obama says the US is engaging in "tough talk" with China about hacking attacks, although he plays down talk of a cyber war.

NHS heads deny 'bullying culture'

Wed, 2013-03-13 05:50
Senior NHS officials in Scotland deny "unequivocally" that there is a "bullying culture" in relation to waiting list management.

Value of Google ads queried by eBay

Wed, 2013-03-13 05:47
A study by online retailer eBay has found that paying for keyword advertising on search engines does not boost its sales.

VIDEO: Ice shock training for Royal Marines

Wed, 2013-03-13 05:44
Marines face baptism of icy water as they prepare for Arctic operations.

MEPs set up new EU budget battle

Wed, 2013-03-13 05:41
Euro MPs demand further negotiations on the EU's multi-year budget, amid tensions with austerity-minded governments.

RBS unveils its text-to-pay app

Wed, 2013-03-13 05:34
RBS has unveiled an app which will allow customers to transfer money to contacts on their smartphone, and says "security mistakes" will not be repeated.

The man who gives away £600m a year

Wed, 2013-03-13 05:30
Meet the man who gives away £600m a year
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