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Plans for a new high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham are announced by Transport Secretary Lord Adonis.

A 64-year-old man who suffered years of torment and verbal abuse from gangs of youths, dies outside his home in Greater Manchester.

Three MPs and a peer are due in court later to face charges in relation to their expenses claims.

Charity says more soldiers are returning home from warzones with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Ex-Bosnian President Ejup Ganic, who faces war crimes allegations, has been given bail by London's High Court.

England's men take on Germany in the semi-finals of the Hockey World Cup, having reached the last four for the first time since 1986.

Check out these stills from the new dance movie.

Karen Gillan - who plays Doctor Who's new companion - says she's feeling the butterflies ahead of the start of the new series.

Hamas release a British journalist, Paul Martin, accused of spying and jailed for a month in the Gaza Strip, British officials say.

Sony has launched the PlayStation Move, as a contender to market leader Nintendo Wii.

Department store group John Lewis reports a 9.7% rise in annual profits to £306.6m as staff share a bumper bonus.

Police failures to tackle anti-social behaviour risk public confidence, says the chief inspector of constabulary.

David Beckham hails Wayne Rooney as one of the world's best players after he fires Man Utd into the Champions League quarter-finals.

Find out about all the action from the big game at Old Trafford.

Mabel the dog is retiring from Blue Peter after a whopping 14 years on the CBBC show.

Check out the rescued animals on these anniversary stamps.

Union leaders representing British Airways cabin crew will meet later to decide whether to announce dates for a strike.

Thousands of Greek workers are expected to bring the country to a halt with a second strike in a month over austerity measures.

Labour MP Harry Cohen is being investigated by the police over his expenses claims, the BBC understands.

Talks between British Airways and Unite aimed at averting strike action by cabin crew break down without agreement.