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Lib Dems choose Eastleigh candidate

Sat, 2013-02-09 11:58
The Liberal Democrats choose local councillor Mike Thornton as their candidate to stand in the forthcoming Eastleigh by-election.

Southampton 3-1 Man City

Sat, 2013-02-09 11:49
Manchester City's title defence suffers a huge blow as they gift Southampton victory with a series of defensive errors.

France 6-16 Wales

Sat, 2013-02-09 11:48
Wales end a run of eight straight defeats as George North's spectacular finish helps them beat France in the Six Nations.

BBC radio's Patricia Hughes dies

Sat, 2013-02-09 11:22
Former BBC radio announcer, Patricia Hughes, who was famous for her elegant tones on Radio 3 for many years, has died aged 90.

Social care cap 'set at £75,000'

Sat, 2013-02-09 11:09
Elderly people in England will not have to pay more than £75,000 for long-term social care after 2017, the health secretary is set to say on Monday.

North-east US paralysed by snowstorm

Sat, 2013-02-09 11:09
A major snowstorm brings areas of the north-eastern US and Atlantic Canada to a standstill, with hundreds of thousands of homes without electricity.

Benitez in dark over Lampard deal

Sat, 2013-02-09 10:58
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez is unable to shed any fresh light on Frank Lampard's future after the 4-1 win over Wigan.

David Coulthard's sister found dead

Sat, 2013-02-09 10:52
The sister of former Formula One driver David Coulthard has been found dead at her home in the south of Scotland.

VIDEO: Islamists hold rally in Tunisia

Sat, 2013-02-09 10:38
Hundreds of supporters of Tunisia's governing Islamist party, Ennahda, are attending a rally in the centre of the capital, Tunis.

The ancient Knights of Malta in modern world

Sat, 2013-02-09 10:23
Knights of Malta claim modern role, 900 years on

Johnson enjoys Scottish resolve

Sat, 2013-02-09 09:57
Interim head coach Scott Johnson says increased aggression was the key to Scotland's 34-10 win over Italy.

Russian activist under house arrest

Sat, 2013-02-09 09:54
A court in Russia places the prominent opposition activist Sergei Udaltsov, who is charged with organising "mass disorder", under house arrest.

'Tougher' food testing ordered

Sat, 2013-02-09 09:46
Retailers will now carry out "more and tougher testing" of beef products in the wake of widespread horsemeat contamination, the environment secretary says.

Wreath tribute for lifeboat disaster

Sat, 2013-02-09 09:36
A wreath is laid in the sea off the north east coast of Scotland to commemorate a lifeboat disaster which claimed the lives of six crew.

Snow could cause travel disruption

Sat, 2013-02-09 09:27
Snow could cause travel disruption in parts of Wales on Sunday, the Met Office is warning.

Chelsea 4-1 Wigan

Sat, 2013-02-09 09:20
Frank Lampard moves to within four goals of becoming Chelsea's all-time leading scorer in a 4-1 victory over Wigan.

McCrea considers moves after warning

Sat, 2013-02-09 09:06
Lagan Valley assembly member Basil McCrea says he is taking time to consider his response to a formal warning from the Ulster Unionist Party's disciplinary panel.

Horsemeat contamination tests begin

Sat, 2013-02-09 09:03
Scottish councils are to carry out food inspections after it emerged that some processed "beef" products contained up to 100% horsemeat.

Victim's death 'must lead to change'

Sat, 2013-02-09 08:51
A charity for adults who were abused in childhood says the way prosecutions are brought must change after a victim took her own life during a trial.

VIDEO: Millions welcome Lunar New Year

Sat, 2013-02-09 08:47
Millions of people have welcomed the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, the most important annual holiday in much of Asia.
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