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Pakistan kidnap father returns to UK (10.03.2010 19:59:53)The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan returns to the UK against the wishes of the country's police, the BBC learns.
Apology for women raped by father (10.03.2010 19:45:41)Two women raped by their father over 25 years - bearing nine of his children - are given a public apology by the authorities.
Bulger error man in plea to Straw (10.03.2010 19:51:00)A man subjected to a hate campaign over false claims he is Jon Venables pleads with Jack Straw to reveal his new identity.
Economic storm not over, says PM (10.03.2010 14:57:12)Gordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to "let you down" as the date of the Budget is announced.
Labour edges ahead on education (10.03.2010 18:02:10)A BBC Newsnight poll suggests that the Conservatives are failing to win over voters unsatisfied with Labour's record on education.
Berezovsky wins poison libel case (10.03.2010 19:15:16)Businessman Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of ex- Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko.
UK global clout 'waning' - Hague (10.03.2010 15:43:44)The Conservatives pledge to reverse what they say is the UK's "shrinking" influence in the world if they win power.
Body found in missing mother hunt (10.03.2010 19:33:53)Police searching for a Dundee mother-of-three who went missing two weeks ago believe they have found her body.
7/7 survivors will get legal aid (10.03.2010 16:45:49)Legal aid will be given to survivors of the July 7 London bombings for representation at the inquests of the victims.
Beckham plots Old Trafford upset (10.03.2010 16:43:25)David Beckham believes his AC Milan side can overturn a 3-2 deficit and send his former club Manchester United crashing out of the Champions League.
Onions ruled out of opening Test (10.03.2010 14:02:37)England bowler Graham Onions is ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh with a back injury, but there are more encouraging signals about Stuart Broad.
Benitez hits back at Wigan chief (10.03.2010 13:14:44)Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez says Dave Whelan should concentrate on his own club after the Wigan chairman's claim that the Reds are in a "mess".
Spy story (10.03.2010 16:04:15)The untrue murder accusation that enraged an oligarch
Stephanomics (10.03.2010 18:36:29)Activist PM is no fan of 'letting things take their course'
Spotlight on (10.03.2010 18:13:42)A big night for Manchester Utd on and off the pitch
Robert Peston (10.03.2010 09:30:46)How much stress can the banks take?
Works of beauty (10.03.2010 10:24:40)The zenith of British industry in sound and pictures
dot.Rory (10.03.2010 11:20:45)BT's boss comes out fighting on file-sharing rules
Keep 'distance' from US - Clegg (10.03.2010 18:05:59)Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg says the UK must not automatically follow the US on key foreign policy issues.
More schools fail Ofsted checks (10.03.2010 16:35:40)More schools in England are being judged as inadequate in Ofsted's new-style inspections, according to figures just released.
Cars in rail 'Russian roulette' (10.03.2010 09:05:37)The driving test should have compulsory questions on level crossings to teach good habits in learner drivers, says Network Rail.
Kennel Club 'fails pedigree dogs' (10.03.2010 15:55:56)The producer of a BBC documentary about poor health in pedigree dogs accuses the Kennel Club of not doing enough to improve matters since its broadcast in 2008.
Street actress reveals depression (10.03.2010 15:03:58)Coronation Street actress Beverley Callard reveals she has been receiving treatment for a "serious breakdown" and depression.
Body identified as York teenager (10.03.2010 18:16:58)A body recovered from the River Foss in York is that of missing city teenager Jonathan Havron, North Yorkshire Police confirm.
Parties accuse BBC of bias (10.03.2010 14:14:27)Plaid Cymru and the SNP say planned televised debate plans breach the BBC's duty of impartiality.
Care home owner 'not a killer' (10.03.2010 18:53:20)A care home boss from Somerset accused of killing two residents has denied she was a "drug-crazed killer", a court hears.
How do you recycle a jumbo jet? (10.03.2010 12:38:33)It can take 12 weeks and a lot of elbow grease, but planes are recycled when they are too old or not needed anymore. How is it done?
Fatwa flashing (10.03.2010 14:03:06)Can a fatwa to counter a fatwa really work?
Junk mail quiz (10.03.2010 14:04:06)Test yourself, now Royal Mail will no longer limit the stuff
UK troops inquest widely reported (10.03.2010 06:50:22)The inquest verdict into the deaths of four UK solder in Afghanistan is widely reported in Wednesday's papers.
Boy's torturers given jail terms (10.03.2010 15:20:32)A Leeds drugs gang are jailed for torturing a boy, 16, to force his family to pay a £20,000 ransom over a "drugs debt".
Faulty blanket led to baby death (10.03.2010 14:08:46)A faulty electric blanket led to the fire that killed a baby girl in her home in County Londonderry last June, an inquest is told.
Tram project 'could be delayed' (10.03.2010 20:03:45)The contractors working on Edinburgh's tram line say they want to delay the project for a further 30 months.
Medical records lost after error (10.03.2010 16:54:54)A case of mistaken identity reveals serious concerns over the way the NHS transfers medical records, BBC Scotland can reveal.
Man guilty of murdering daughter (10.03.2010 15:54:38)A man stabbed to death his 17-year-old daughter with a hunting knife as she sat in the passenger seat of his car.
150 Toyota jobs to go on Deeside (10.03.2010 16:52:41)Around 150 jobs will go at the Toyota plant on Deeside, Flintshire, as part of 750 posts going across the UK.
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Live - Wednesday football (10.03.2010 19:50:16)David Beckham returns to Old Trafford as his AC Milan side try to overcome Man Utd and reach the Champions League quarter-finals, while Burnley host Stoke in the Premier League.
Onions ruled out of opening Test (10.03.2010 14:02:37)England bowler Graham Onions is ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh with a back injury, but there are more encouraging signals about Stuart Broad.
Pakistan to ban Yousuf & Younus (10.03.2010 08:56:40)Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan are banned indefinitely from representing their country.
Olympic athletes set medal target (10.03.2010 15:38:53)Great Britain have been set a target of at least 10 medals at this summer's European Athletics Championships by the national funding body.
Capello eyes World Cup semi-final (10.03.2010 18:21:18)England manager Fabio Capello insists the Football Association's target of reaching the semi-finals at the World Cup in South Africa is achievable.
Bendtner response delights Wenger (10.03.2010 11:34:40)Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger praises the resolve of Nicklas Bendtner, who put recent media criticism behind him by scoring a hat-trick in the 5-0 Champions League win over Porto.
Bolt scoops second Laureus award (10.03.2010 18:28:35)Athletics superstar Usain Bolt has been named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for the second year running.
Benitez hits back at Wigan chief (10.03.2010 13:14:44)Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez says Dave Whelan should concentrate on his own club after the Wigan chairman's claim that the Reds are in a "mess".
FA reveals Cup semi-finals dates (10.03.2010 16:11:17)The FA unveils the details of the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley, as Tottenham gear up to face Fulham in a sixth-round replay.
Baltacha qualifies for California (10.03.2010 10:04:14)British number one Elena Baltacha defeats Russia's Ekaterina Bychkova to qualify for the main draw of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
Supreme target for star Dunguib (10.03.2010 15:35:18)Leading Irish fancy Dunguib is a confirmed entry for the opening race at the Cheltenham Festival, the Supreme Novices' Hurdle.
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