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The latest stories from the UK section of the BBC News web site.
New phone hacking inquiries call (04.09.2010 00:39:10)Senior Labour politicians urge fresh inquiries into phone hacking claims surrounding the News of the World newspaper.
Worshippers 'just escaped blast' (03.09.2010 23:33:06)A Hare Krishna temple in Leicester was evacuated seconds before an explosion almost destroyed the building, it emerges.
Police question Pakistan players (03.09.2010 22:30:43)Police question the three Pakistan players accused of corruption, while the ICC says that trio implicated have a disciplinary case to answer.
Fans jailed for Manchester riot (03.09.2010 21:52:00)Twelve football hooligans who took part in what a judge said was the worst destruction Manchester has suffered "since the Blitz" are sentenced.
Blair in 'radical Islam' warning (04.09.2010 01:02:33)Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair tells the BBC that radical Islam is the greatest threat facing the world.
Fox rules out French 'ship share' (03.09.2010 13:32:48)Defence Secretary Liam Fox rules out the UK sharing aircraft carriers with France as part of closer defence co-operation.
Ex-MI6 man sentenced over leaks (03.09.2010 15:52:58)A former MI6 worker is given a 12-month jail sentence for trying to sell top secret material for £2m.
Tycoon Nadir bailed in fraud case (03.09.2010 17:07:47)Fugitive tycoon Asil Nadir is remanded on bail at the Old Bailey at his first court appearance on fraud and theft charges.
Plane body women face no charges (03.09.2010 19:38:08)Two women who were arrested after trying to take a dead relative on to a plane at Liverpool John Lennon Airport will not face charges.
G20 death pathologist suspended (03.09.2010 15:30:20)A pathologist at the centre of a row over the death of a man during the G20 protests is suspended from the medical register for three months.
Mother remanded over son's death (03.09.2010 17:15:07)A County Durham woman accused of murdering her two-year-old son appears in court and is remanded to a secure psychiatric hospital.
Former head guilty of sex abuse (03.09.2010 21:10:37)A former boarding school head teacher is found guilty of more than 50 counts of sexually abusing and beating boys at schools in Norfolk and Suffolk.
Thompson defends BBC No 10 visit (03.09.2010 17:14:24)Director general denies he compromised the BBC's independence by visiting Downing Street to discuss coverage of the government's spending cuts.
Murder inquiry launched in Armagh (03.09.2010 23:33:57)Detectives in Armagh have begun a murder inquiry after a man's body was found in the Castle Street area on Friday.
PSNI rescue 'trafficking victims' (03.09.2010 21:49:58)Several "potential victims of human trafficking" have been rescued in raids on suspected brothels in Belfast, police say.
Backing for Welsh 'phone hack' MP (03.09.2010 22:01:06)Metropolitan Police Authority member backs Welsh MP Chris Bryant on call for more information over tabloid newspaper's phone hacking claims.
City centre plan for 20mph zone (03.09.2010 20:14:11)Edinburgh's transport leader admits speeding but said he still believes a 20mph zone would be a good idea.
Probe as police crash seized car (03.09.2010 17:23:18)Two police officers are suspended from driving duties after crashing a car they had seized from a suspected drink-driver.
N Ireland secure win in Slovenia (03.09.2010 22:42:34)Substitute Corry Evans scores with his first touch to give Northern Ireland a 1-0 win over Slovenia in the opening Euro 2012 qualifier in Maribor.
Defoe hat-trick sinks Bulgaria (03.09.2010 22:50:46)Jermain Defoe scores a hat-trick as England get their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign off to a winning start against Bulgaria at Wembley.
Murray sees off flamboyant Brown (03.09.2010 22:13:25)Britain's Andy Murray overcomes the unorthodox style of Jamaica's Dustin Brown to reach the third round of the US Open.
Propping up a prime minister (02.09.2010 11:57:23)Tony Blair used alcohol as a 'prop' during his time in power but how many of us do the same?
Been and Gone (01.09.2010 13:36:16)Our regular column covering the passing of significant - but lesser reported - people of the past month.
Why does PPE rule Britain? (01.09.2010 01:57:23)It is the degree of choice among the Westminster elite, claiming six cabinet members and three Labour leadership contenders among its alumni. Why does Oxford's Politics, Philosophy and Economics course dominate public life?
Farage to contest UKIP leadership (03.09.2010 16:52:25)Nigel Farage says he will stand for the leadership of the UK Independence Party, a position he held until last year.
School lottery 'failed in aim' (03.09.2010 01:49:43)England's first city-wide lottery system aimed at solving the problem of allocating places at over-subscribed schools failed to give poorer children equal access to top schools, academics say.
Openness urged on UK's emissions (03.09.2010 02:49:34)The government's chief environment scientist calls for more openness in admitting the UK's cuts in greenhouse gas emissions are an illusion.
Raphael's works 'reunited' in London (03.09.2010 23:56:45)Priceless tapestries designed by the Renaissance artist Raphael have arrived at the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of Pope Benedict XVI's state visit.
'I was nearly six foot at 11 years old' (03.09.2010 10:48:57)President Barack Obama's daughter, Malia, is now 12 years old and 5ft 9in (1.75m). But what's it like to be a young girl who's taller than the rest?
'I made Camerons' baby shawl' (03.09.2010 15:02:47)The Camerons' baby daughter Florence has made her debut on the steps of 10 Downing Streedt. She was swaddled in a white shawl which was sent to the family by a member of the public, Jane Fraser-Cross.
Tea and biscuits with Led Zeppelin? (03.09.2010 12:59:13)Robert Plant speaks to BBC Breakfast about the artists he works with on his new album, what he thinks of Led Zeppelin covers, and the possibility of the legendary band reforming again.
Class of its own (03.09.2010 04:45:03)Inside the Royal Navy's newest, most powerful attack submarine
Midnight feast (03.09.2010 01:42:04)Why bed-bug infestations are on the rise again
7 days quiz (02.09.2010 18:17:15)How much is a bottle of beer under new price laws on booze?
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Defoe grabs hat-trick in England romp (03.09.2010 22:50:56)Jermain Defoe scores three goals as England begin their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with a 4-0 win over Bulgaria at Wembley.
Murray sees off flamboyant Brown (03.09.2010 22:13:31)Britain's Andy Murray overcomes the unorthodox style of Jamaica's Dustin Brown to reach the third round of the US Open.
Wales slump to Montenegro defeat (03.09.2010 21:28:55)Montenegro captain Mirko Vucinic scores a fine solo goal to condemn Wales to defeat in their opening Euro 2012 qualifier.
N Ireland secure win in Slovenia (03.09.2010 22:42:45)Substitute Corry Evans scores with his first touch to give Northern Ireland a 1-0 win over Slovenia in the opening Euro 2012 qualifier in Maribor.
Lithuania & Scotland in stalemate (03.09.2010 22:09:10)Scotland have to settle for a point as their Euro 2012 qualification campaign begins with frustration in Lithuania.
Armenia 0-1 Republic of Ireland (03.09.2010 19:00:16)Keith Fahey's 76th-minute goal earns the Republic of Ireland victory in a tense opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia in Yerevan.
Police question Pakistan players (03.09.2010 22:30:53)Police are questioning the three Pakistan players accused of corruption, while the ICC says that the players implicated have a disciplinary case to answer.
Flower expects Pietersen action (03.09.2010 19:33:00)Kevin Pietersen will face disciplinary action over his Twitter tirade, says England coach Andy Flower.
Ulster 27-26 Ospreys (03.09.2010 21:56:39)Ulster beat Magners League champions Ospreys 27-26 in the opening match of the season at Ravenhill.
Cipriani trains at US soccer club (03.09.2010 16:11:12)Former Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani trains with US soccer team Colorado Rapids, raising fresh doubts about his planned move to Australian rugby team Melbourne Rebels.
Richards nets record in Wigan win (03.09.2010 23:23:10)Pat Richards equals Andy Farrell's Super League points scoring record for a season as leaders Wigan thump Bradford 34-12.
Jimenez leads after dazzling 61 (03.09.2010 19:39:16)Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez cards a 10-under-par 61 to lead by three shots after the second day of the European Masters.
England's women battle to a draw (03.09.2010 19:34:20)England come from a goal behind to earn a 1-1 draw with South Korea as they continue their unbeaten start to the Women's Hockey World Cup in Argentina.
Farah out of Commonwealth Games (03.09.2010 18:55:16)Double European champion Mo Farah announces his withdrawal from the Commonwealth Games because of fatigue.
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