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Jade 'missed tests over baby fears'

6:33pm Saturday 20th March 2010

Jade Goody missed several smear tests because she feared doctors would tell her she could not have more children, her doctor said.

67 arrested at rival demonstrations

6:12pm Saturday 20th March 2010

Sixty-seven people were arrested and several people injured after violent clashes broke out between right-wing and anti fascist extremists and police during a demonstration in a town centre.

War of words over BA strike support

5:52pm Saturday 20th March 2010

British Airways has clashed with union leaders over the effect of a strike which hit flights and caused disruption for passengers.

55 arrested at rival demonstrations

3:41pm Saturday 20th March 2010

Fifty five people were arrested and several people injured after violent clashes broke out between right-wing and anti fascist extremists and police during a demonstration in a town centre.

Impact of BA strike is disputed

2:57pm Saturday 20th March 2010

Strike-hit British Airways has said the airline had got off to a "good start" as its plans to cope with a mass walkout of cabin crew staff swung into action.

Police try to control demo rivals

1:43pm Saturday 20th March 2010

Police have been battling to control thousands of demonstrators taking part in a protest organised by a controversial right-wing group.

Murder probe after teenager dies

1:03pm Saturday 20th March 2010

A murder inquiry has been launched after an 18-year-old man died following what is thought to be a fall-out among friends.

Photos of baby's clothes released

12:23pm Saturday 20th March 2010

Police trying to trace the mother of a newborn baby found dead behind a convenience store have released photos of the clothes he was wearing and towels in which he was wrapped.

MoD will not act over Google images

12:17pm Saturday 20th March 2010

The Ministry of Defence will not ask Google to remove images of SAS headquarters from one of its popular map programmes, it has emerged.

Boy charged over screwdriver death

11:59am Saturday 20th March 2010

A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of a father of two who was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver.