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Drivers under attack from missiles

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:52:53 +0000

Motorists are having to contend with scores of attacks a year by missile-throwing yobs, it was revealed.

Bank lending fell throughout 2011

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:22:37 +0000

Lending by Britain's top five banks shrank every quarter last year, official figures have revealed, in an embarrassing blow to the Chancellor's Project Merlin agreement.

Ignorance 'excuse' for racist terms

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:44:28 +0000

Ignorance can be an excuse for using racist terminology, former Liverpool footballer John Barnes said as he defended Luis Suarez.

Qatada to be banned from school run

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:31:58 +0000

A radical cleric described as Osama bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe will be banned from taking his youngest child to school when he is released from prison, sources said.

Prescott backs police interference

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:49:19 +0000

Elected police commissioners should be able to interfere in force operations, Lord Prescott said as he explained why he was standing for the role.

Clegg beats drum for Youth Contract

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:41:10 +0000

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is to appeal for businesses to sign up to the coalition's drive to tackle youth unemployment.

BMA backs 'opt-out' organ donation

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:23:32 +0000

The way in which organs are donated and who donates them should be examined in a bid to improve donation rates and ultimately save lives, according to the British Medical Association (BMA).

Public sector bonuses under review

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:25:55 +0000

The coalition has launched a review of public sector bonuses amid anger over payouts at bodies such as Royal Bank of Scotland.

Adele reigns with six Grammy wins

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:47:46 +0000

Adele has made her long-awaited comeback as she took six gongs to become the biggest winner at the Grammy Awards - and dedicated one of the prizes to the doctors who saved her voice.

Magnificent seven for The Artist

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:24:46 +0000

Silent film The Artist made a big noise at the Bafta film awards winning seven awards including Best Film, Leading Actor and Best Director.