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Tulisa quits X Factor judge job
Tulisa Contostavlos has finally confirmed she will not be returning as a judge to X Factor this year.
Jail term for 'sugar daddy' conman
A heartless conman who fleeced more than £170,000 out of a string of women he met on a website for "sugar daddies" has been jailed for seven years.
Three jailed for fake £1 coins plot
Three forgers have been jailed for what police believe is the largest ever plot to make fake pound coins in the UK, some of which may still be in circulation.
Last-ditch appeal over measles jabs
Health chiefs are appealing to children still unprotected against measles to sign up to an in-school vaccination drive before it ends.
A&E units dropping four-hour target
Many hospital emergency departments have dropped the Government's four-hour target to deal with patients because of soaring demand, MPs have heard.
'Strong evidence' of burnt remains
Experts found "very strong evidence" of burnt human skull remains at the home of the man accused of murdering April Jones, a jury has heard.
Mother's pride at son's VC honour
The mother of a "supremely courageous and inspiring" British soldier who died as he protected the lives of his comrades in a battle with Taliban fighters in Afghanistan has spoken of her pride after accepting his posthumous Victoria Cross (VC).
Stafford-row NHS boss to retire
Embattled NHS boss Sir David Nicholson plans to retire next year. The NHS England chief executive will step down from his role next March.
Deal rescues gay marriage bill
The legalisation of gay marriage is poised to be approved by MPs after surviving a Tory backbench bid to derail it.
Australians win show garden prize
An Australian team has won the best show garden prize for the first time in the Chelsea Flower Show's 100-year-history - with one of its members celebrating by stripping off and going for an impromptu swim.
Mother suspect in girl murder probe
Detectives are treating the death of a 20-month-old girl as murder and have named her mother as a suspect.
Briton in Everest triple peak coup
Britain's most successful mountaineer has become the first person to scale the three peaks of Mount Everest's Western Cwm in one climb.
Interflora wins M&S trademark case
Flower delivery network Interflora has won its long-running trademark dispute with Marks & Spencer.
Singer 'in shock' after road 'fall'
Injured singer George Michael fell from his vehicle on to the carriageway of the M1 motorway, an eyewitness has claimed.
Comedy scriptwriter Braben dies
Comedy writer Eddie Braben, the third man behind the success of Morecambe and Wise, has died at the age of 82, his manager said.
Queen 'deeply saddened' by deaths
The Queen said she was "deeply saddened" by the loss of life and devastation caused by the tornado in Oklahoma and sent her "deepest sympathies" to all those whose lives have been affected.
PM seeks to soothe local Tory anger
David Cameron has sought to smooth relations with angry local Tories, insisting he would never have anyone close to him who "sneered" at them.
Cut schools budget, says think-tank
The Government could cut schools spending without compromising standards, an independent think-tank has claimed.
Singer 'fine' after new car drama
Chart star George Michael has been airlifted to hospital for treatment to head injuries after a motorway accident - the latest car drama for the troubled singer.
Tribute to 'beautiful' daughter
The father of a 20-month-old toddler who was found dead at a house has spoken of the loss of his "uniquely beautiful" daughter who meant the world to him.
'Dismay' over Litvinenko ruling
The widow of poisoned spy Alexander Litvinenko has accused a coroner of abandoning his search for the truth about Russian state responsibility for her husband's death.
Dead children name usage 'common'
It was "common practice" for undercover police officers within Scotland Yard to use dead children's identities, an investigation has found.
Bridger's 'mental block' over body
The man accused of murdering April Jones told police he had a "mental block" about what happened to her body, a jury has heard.
McCanns 'very pleased' with review
Madeleine McCann's parents are said to be "very, very pleased" with Scotland Yard's review of their daughter's disappearance, as it emerged detectives have identified "more than a handful of people of interest" in the case.
Unhealthy packed lunch 'is abuse'
Jamie Oliver has compared unhealthy packed lunches with child abuse and said the Government should do more to improve school meals.
Cocaine found in cakes at airport
Two people have been charged with drug trafficking offences after cocaine worth up to £1 million was found hidden inside cakes at Gatwick Airport.
Le Vell denies child sex charges
Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell denied a series of child sex offences when he appeared in court.
Family praises rescue bid soldiers
The family of a British construction worker murdered by his Islamist kidnappers just minutes after a joint UK and Nigerian rescue operation stormed their compound has praised the soldiers who tried to save him and said the Government had been right to send them.
Pair convicted of abusing patients
Two care assistants who abused severely disabled patients are guilty of "an appalling abuse of trust and a violation of what society should be able to expect from people in the care profession", prosecutors have said.
Fire services 'could save £200m'
Fire and rescue services in England could save up to £200 million a year if they were operated more efficiently, according to a report.
Sir Bruce signs up for Strictly
Sir Bruce Forsyth has ended speculation by signing up for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.
TV baker Hollywood splits from wife
Culinary TV star Paul Hollywood has split from his wife after 15 years of marriage.
Red Arrows cleared for new displays
The RAF's Red Arrows air display team has been cleared by the Chief of the Air Staff to fly in displays this year, the RAF said.
UK man jailed for Cyprus killing
A UK tourist has been jailed for eight years for the manslaughter of a British soldier in Cyprus, the Ministry of Defence said.
'No great demand for gay marriage'
Prime Minister David Cameron's plans for same-sex marriage have unnecessarily upset "vast numbers of people", Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has said.
Special traffic courts to be set up
Traffic-light jumpers and speeding motorists are to be dealt with in special traffic courts in a bid to free up time for more serious cases, the Government said.
King Richard's head goes on display
A facial reconstruction of King Richard III is going on display in Leicester's Guildhall on the first stop of a nationwide tour.
Soap actor faces court hearing
Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell will appear in court later for a further hearing over alleged child sex offences.
Boat driver 'not wearing kill cord'
The driver of a speedboat which killed two members of the same family as it raged out of control in a coastal beauty spot was not attached to a safety device designed to cut power in an emergency, investigators have said.
First chief social worker appointed
Education Secretary Michael Gove has announced the appointment of the first Chief Social Worker for children and families in England, as well as a new fast-track scheme designed to attract top graduates into the profession.
Hug your children, parents urged
Parents should give their children "lots of hugs", play games and ensure youngsters get enough sleep, according to new advice from headteachers.
Petrol and diesel prices down: AA
Average petrol and diesel prices have fallen but the situation remains fragile, according to the AA.
Cameron floats childcare compromise
David Cameron has signalled he is ready to compromise to end the coalition stand-off over flagship childcare reforms.
Royal reward for wounded soldier
A soldier thought to have survived the worst ever battlefield injuries in Afghanistan will be made an MBE by the Prince of Wales.
Custody death case review published
Police could face misconduct proceedings over the way they dealt with a musician who died in custody, in the wake of a new review.
Hi-de-Hi! star Paul Shane dies
Hi-de-Hi! actor Paul Shane has died at the age of 72 following a short illness.
Dead woman's husband found hanged
A husband is thought to have strangled his wife then hanged himself, police have said.
Police hunt mother of dead toddler
The mother of a two-year-old girl whose body was discovered at a house is thought to have left the UK, police have revealed.
HMRC tax deal ruled 'not unlawful'
The "sweetheart" tax deal between HM Revenue and Customs and Goldman Sachs was procedurally flawed but not unlawful, the High Court has ruled.
Train death 'should act as warning'
The father of a teenage girl killed after she walked onto a railway line into the path of an oncoming train has spoken of his hope that lessons will be learned from the tragedy.
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