Wednesday 23 May 2012

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Paxman to give Leveson evidence

Paxman to give Leveson evidence

BBC presenters Andrew Marr and Jeremy Paxman are to take to the witness box at the inquiry into press standards.

Pub pushes boat out for Jubilee

Pub pushes boat out for Jubilee

It's all aboard at a pub which has been turned into a ship to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee.

Double-killer mother loses appeal

Double-killer mother loses appeal

A mother who murdered her two young children and placed their bodies in holdalls in the boot of her car has lost her appeal against her sentence.

New advice on opium-based drugs

New advice on opium-based drugs

People suffering long-term illnesses with a high level of pain are not receiving the relief they need from doctors unsure when to prescribe strong drugs, a medical body said.

Yard detectives 'took payoffs'

Yard detectives 'took payoffs'

Three police detectives face accusations of taking illegal payments from private investigators for information in an alleged case of "apparent corruption right at the heart of Scotland Yard".

Boy, seven, dies after house fire

Boy, seven, dies after house fire

A seven-year-old boy has died after being rescued from a house fire.

Government defends energy reforms

Government defends energy reforms

Reforms to the electricity market will reduce the impact of rising energy bills for consumers, the Government has claimed.

Better bosses 'make NHS healthier'

Better bosses 'make NHS healthier'

A new style of leadership in the NHS could lead to reduced infection and mortality rates and bring financial savings, according to a new report.

Patients to get tests site choice

Patients to get tests site choice

Patients will be able to choose where they have essential medical tests under a new scheme.

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Fearn and Atkinson sign on with Blues

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Bedford Blues have clinched the signature of recently-released Newcastle Falcons prop Darren Fearn, as well as bringing in fly half Mark Atkinson from Esher.

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