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Weather forecasters are warning of potential flooding after heavy rain overnight

Britain braced for rain and floods

Potential flooding could hit parts of the UK over the coming days as heavy rain sweep across areas of the country, forecasters said.

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Hamza awaits extradition ruling

Friday, 5 October 2012

Radical Islamic cleric Abu Hamza and four other terror suspects are expected to find out if they have won their latest legal move to avoid extradition from the UK to America for trial on terrorism charges.

Families hail Bettison resignation

Friday, 5 October 2012

The families of Hillsborough victims have welcomed the resignation of a top police officer who criticised Liverpool fans in the wake of the tragedy.

Deadline looming for April police

Friday, 5 October 2012

Officers investigating the disappearance of April Jones have until this afternoon to question abduction suspect Mark Bridger.

Street-Porter heard Savile rumours

Friday, 5 October 2012

Broadcaster Janet Street-Porter has revealed she was aware of rumours about Sir Jimmy Savile's alleged abuse of underage girls when she worked at the BBC during the late 1980s.

UK needs four-runway airport: study

Friday, 5 October 2012

The UK needs a four-runway airport either at Heathrow or Luton if it wants to compete with other European hubs such as Paris, Frankfurt and Amsterdam, a report by a think tank has said.

'Less than third' read to children

Friday, 5 October 2012

Less than a third of UK parents read to their children every day, according to a survey.

Consumer spending increases by 3%

Friday, 5 October 2012

Consumer spending recorded its strongest monthly growth in nearly three-and-a-half years in September, as improvements to people's finances led to strong clothing sales as they renewed their winter wardrobes, a study has said.

'Shock' at BBC tax arrangements

Friday, 5 October 2012

MPs have raised concerns that the BBC employs up to 25,000 people a year who do not pay tax at source.

Probation reforms 'race to bottom'

Friday, 5 October 2012

Privatisation of the probation service could become a "race to the bottom on price at the expense of effectiveness and efficiency", a union has warned.

UK 'unhygienic during flu outbreak'

Friday, 5 October 2012

Britons are among the most unhealthy people to be around in the midst of a major flu outbreak, research suggests.

Families hail Bettison resignation

Thursday, 4 October 2012

The families of Hillsborough victims have welcomed the resignation of a top police officer who criticised Liverpool fans in the wake of the tragedy.

Starr loses court injunction bid

Thursday, 4 October 2012

A High Court judge has refused to continue an injunction granted to comedian Freddie Starr to prevent publication of what he says is a libellous allegation.

Second badger cull licence issued

Thursday, 4 October 2012

The second licence for a pilot cull of badgers has been issued in a bid to tackle tuberculosis in cattle.

Pink ribbons show April solidarity

Thursday, 4 October 2012

Pink ribbons are appearing on homes across Machynlleth in a heartfelt show of solidarity for missing April Jones.

Nurse guilty of affair with inmate

Thursday, 4 October 2012

A prison nurse has been found guilty of having an affair with a convicted rapist at one of Britain's highest security jails.

Flooding feared ahead of heavy rain

Thursday, 4 October 2012

Communities in parts of the UK should expect localised flooding as periods of heavy rain sweep across areas of the country in the next two days, forecasters said.

Alps murders probe 'a long task'

Thursday, 4 October 2012

There will be no "quick solution" in finding the killers of four people who were gunned down in the French Alps, a prosecutor said.

Murdered vicar found with condoms

Thursday, 4 October 2012

A murdered vicar was found carefully positioned on the floor of his vicarage with pornography, condoms and streamers from party poppers on and around his body, a court has been told.

Collins in 'demon' rant at ex-lover

Thursday, 4 October 2012

Television presenter Justin Lee Collins's relationship with an ex-girlfriend accusing him of harassment brought out "the demon" in him, a court heard.

Reporter settles Styles story case

Thursday, 4 October 2012

Showbiz journalist Caroline Whitmore has settled her libel case over a newspaper story linking her to young pop star Harry Styles.

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