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'I won't let bitterness destroy us'

The mother of murdered schoolboy Jimmy Mizen has vowed she will not let bitterness destroy her family. Read

Make-up artist's husband is charged

The husband of award-winning make-up artist Diane Chenery-Wickens has appeared in court charged with her murder. Read

Girl, six, killed in hit-and-run

A six-year-old girl was killed in a hit-and-run crash when she was knocked down by van, police have said. Read

1,000 police prepare for Cup Final

More than 1,000 police officers will be on the streets to ensure the showpiece event of the football season - the FA Cup - passes off peacefully. Read

PM to address church assembly

Gordon Brown will address a church gathering where Margaret Thatcher set out her political philosophy 20 years ago. Read

Memorial service for murdered Jimmy

A memorial service is to take place to remember schoolboy Jimmy Mizen, a week after he was murdered in a bakery. Read

Brown condemns 'inhuman' junta

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has accused Burma's government of "inhuman" treatment of Cyclone Nargis survivors for its refusal to allow aid to get through. Read

Convicted killer escapes from jail

Police are still hunting a convicted killer who has gone on the run from an open prison. Read

Brown to address church assembly

Gordon Brown will address a church gathering where Margaret Thatcher set out her political philosophy 20 years ago. Read

Man charged with raping boy, 12

A 44-year-old man will appear in court charged with raping a 12-year-old boy after allegedly tricking him into searching for his "lost" dog. Read

Queen's grandson to wed at castle

Peter Phillips, the Queen's eldest grandson, will marry his fiancee Autumn Kelly in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Read

Cyclone victims 'without food'

Aid agencies have warned that many survivors of Cyclone Nargis are still without food, water and shelter despite the Burmese military government declaring the emergency relief effort over. Read

Hunt launched for killer of OAP

A murder inquiry was launched after an 81-year-old woman was found stabbed to death in her home. Read

More time to quiz terror suspects

Police have been given more time to question two men arrested at a university campus under the Terrorism Act. Read

Man charged with wife's murder

The husband of Emmy award-winning make-up artist Diane Chenery-Wickens has been charged with her murder, police said. Read

Carey call to free Iraq hostages

A former Archbishop of Canterbury has appealed to the group holding the five "forgotten" British hostages kidnapped in Baghdad. Read

Funding threat to further education

Further education is under threat from 'creeping privatisation', according to a union leader. Read

Body identified as make-up artist

The body of a woman found in woodland is an Emmy award-winning make-up artist who has been missing for almost four months, police said. Read

Children 'voted in by-election'

Police are investigating claims two children, aged 12 and 16, voted in a local election. Read

Parade banned after soccer violence

Millions of Manchester United fans would miss out on a home-coming celebration should they win the European Cup after officials banned any parade. Read