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VIDEO: Yours for hire: A life of luxury

Sun, 2013-03-10 03:40
At the 2013 International Boat Show in Dubai many business are selling a dream of luxury living - but the less wealthy now have the opportunity to rent a yacht or supercar for a day.

VIDEO: Nick Clegg conference speech

Sun, 2013-03-10 03:28
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg is addressing the party spring conference in Brighton.

Japan quake 'heard at edge of space'

Sun, 2013-03-10 03:20
A deep rumble produced by the great Tohoku earthquake in Japan two years ago was sensed by a satellite circling the Earth, scientists say.

England's slow starts worry Cook

Sun, 2013-03-10 02:47
Captain Alastair Cook calls on England to shake off their habit of making a poor start to Test series abroad.

Three in court over car park killing

Sun, 2013-03-10 02:46
Three men have appeared in court charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in the Irish Republic.

Rooney to get new deal - Ferguson

Sun, 2013-03-10 02:36
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Wayne Rooney will be given a new contract at Old Trafford.

Multiple challenges for Kenya's new leader

Sun, 2013-03-10 02:26
The challenges facing Kenya's new leader

Wales ready for England - Howley

Sun, 2013-03-10 02:26
Interim Wales head coach Rob Howley promises England a "warm welcome" ahead of the Six Nations title decider in Cardiff.

River walls repair costs reach £1.8m

Sun, 2013-03-10 01:49
Repairs to a collapsed river wall in Bridgwater river are set to cost a total of £1.8m due to delays, Somerset County Council says.

Big Issue sellers made 'art dealers'

Sun, 2013-03-10 01:43
Street artist Stik, known for his graffiti portraits of stick people, is making Big Issue sellers 'art dealers' as he gives away posters of his work this week

Appreciating the eclectic David Bowie

Sun, 2013-03-10 01:39
Appreciating the eclecticism of an enduring star

VIDEO: US winter storm sends homes into sea

Sun, 2013-03-10 00:57
Two houses tumbled into the Atlantic Ocean off Massachusetts, and other homes were badly damaged, as a winter storm hit the coast.

Dead pig mystery in Shanghai river

Sun, 2013-03-10 00:54
An inquiry is launched in China after more than 900 dead pigs are found floating in a river near the eastern city of Shanghai.

China tackles 'wasteful' ministries

Sun, 2013-03-10 00:47
China dissolves its powerful railways ministry in a raft of measures aimed at boosting government efficiency and tackling corruption.

Call for policy on social care costs

Sun, 2013-03-10 00:35
The Welsh government is being urged to explain how much people will pay to be looked after in their old age.

Reforms trial sees rent arrears rise

Sun, 2013-03-10 00:34
Tenants in south Wales taking part in a trial of the UK government's benefits reforms have seen rent arrears rise seven-fold to £140,000 in seven months.

VIDEO: '18 hour days for little or no pay'

Sun, 2013-03-10 00:01
A victim of trafficking in the UK, Mark Ovenden, and Professor Nicola Phillips from the University of Sheffield, say awareness needs to be raised of human trafficking in Britain.

Woods extends lead over McDowell

Sat, 2013-03-09 23:24
Tiger Woods moves into a four-shot lead over Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell at the World Golf Championships in Miami.

Anti-trafficking efforts 'in crisis'

Sat, 2013-03-09 23:12
The UK's efforts to stop human trafficking are in a state of crisis and need a complete overhaul, a report from a think tank says.

England still favourites to win series

Sat, 2013-03-09 23:04
England can be confident in second Test, says Jonathan Agnew
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