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Russia coal mine blast kills 18

Mon, 2013-02-11 05:01
An underground explosion in a coal mine in northern Russia has killed 18 miners, officials say.

BBC staff to strike over cuts

Mon, 2013-02-11 04:46
BBC journalists are to stage a one-day strike on Monday February 18 in an ongoing row over job cuts.

Training to curb cycling problems

Mon, 2013-02-11 04:44
Cyclists in Cardiff are to be offered training following complaints about irresponsible riding.

Barclays misled shareholders in 2008

Mon, 2013-02-11 04:43
Barclays bank misled shareholders and the public about one of the biggest investments in the bank's history, a BBC investigation finds.

Cleaning starts on Moore's Lords art

Mon, 2013-02-11 04:42
A Henry Moore sculpture opposite the House of Lords is to be restored over an eight-week period beginning on 16 February.

How often does food fraud happen?

Mon, 2013-02-11 04:35
Amid a wave of food fraud, from beef burgers that actually contain horsemeat to fake olive oil, how can we be sure of what's in what we eat?

Toilet break causes trains delays

Mon, 2013-02-11 04:32
Network Rail apologises after a signalman gets stuck in a toilet, causing train delays.

In pictures: Bafta Film Awards 2013

Mon, 2013-02-11 04:26
A look at the winners and attendees

Iran opposition leader's family held

Mon, 2013-02-11 04:22
Two daughters of Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi have been arrested after security forces raided their homes in the capital, Tehran.

Apple on update issue - no comment

Mon, 2013-02-11 04:22
Is there a problem with Apple’s iPhone update, asks Rory Cellan-Jones

Huhne badgered Pryce, says daughter

Mon, 2013-02-11 04:21
Chris Huhne constantly badgered his ex-wife Vicky Pryce to take his speeding points, their daughter Georgia Beesley tells a jury.

Tunisia party 'in government U-turn'

Mon, 2013-02-11 04:18
The party of Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki reverses its decision to withdraw from the Islamist-led government, an official says.

Beef products 'pose no health risk'

Mon, 2013-02-11 04:17
All processed beef products are safe to eat but there is likely to be more unwelcome news of contamination in the ongoing horsemeat scandal, the government says.

4G to affect TV signal for 2m homes

Mon, 2013-02-11 04:08
A campaign has been launched to help the UK homes which will experience television interference when 4G services roll out.

Man admits killing boy in 1990

Mon, 2013-02-11 04:06
A man denies the murder of a Sunderland teenager in 1990 but admits he was responsible for the death, a court hears.

In pictures: Pope Benedict XVI's life

Mon, 2013-02-11 04:04
Looking back at the career of Pope Benedict XVI

'Space marine' row book back on sale

Mon, 2013-02-11 04:00
An e-book removed from Amazon because of a trademark claim on the term "space marine" has been put back on sale.

Pupil cookery lessons obesity call

Mon, 2013-02-11 03:58
One of Wales' most prominent food critics calls for more emphasis to be placed on teaching cooking in schools in Wales.

Notts County win winding-up case

Mon, 2013-02-11 03:57
Notts County have a winding-up petition brought by HM Revenue & Customs over unpaid monies dismissed by the High Court.

What the cap on care costs doesn't do

Mon, 2013-02-11 03:57
Nick Triggle on what the cap on old age care costs doesn’t cover
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