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Repossession of homes up by 12% (21.11.2008 12:16:06)

The number of properties repossessed by mortgage lenders rose by 12% to 11,300 in the third quarter of the year.

Men deny French student murders (21.11.2008 12:15:43)

Two men deny murdering two French students who were found dead in a blazing bedsit in London.

Madonna granted divorce in London (21.11.2008 11:59:26)

Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie are granted a "quickie divorce" at the High Court in London.

BBC local video scheme rejected (21.11.2008 12:11:25)

The BBC Trust rejects controversial plans to launch a £68m network of local news websites with video content.

Train fares to go up in new year (21.11.2008 11:51:47)

Rail passengers will face big fare rises in January - with some tickets going up by double the rate of inflation.

Darling 'to force banks to lend' (21.11.2008 11:24:20)

Chancellor Alistair Darling is reportedly planning to force banks to lend to small firms in the pre-Budget report.

Welfare plan 'may cause poverty' (21.11.2008 11:56:25)

Ministers should rethink plans to force lone parents, disabled people and long-term jobless to seek work, an adviser says.

Honda Swindon closing for 50 days (21.11.2008 12:10:51)

Honda is to cut production in Japan and Europe and close its Swindon plant in the UK in February and March next year.

BBC Trust to report on Sachs row (21.11.2008 09:26:04)

More details are expected about how crude phone calls made by two BBC presenters came to be aired on BBC Radio 2.

Sack Strictly judges, demands cabinet minister (20.11.2008 23:03:13)

Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy says the judges of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing should go for Sergeant debacle.

New homeland for Norwegian beaver families (21.11.2008 11:43:45)

Four Norwegian beaver families arrive in the UK as part of an historic plan to reintroduce the mammals to Scotland.

Gallas launches Arsenal outburst (21.11.2008 10:19:04)

Arsenal captain William Gallas attacks his team-mates and questions their courage to challenge for the league title.

Wilkinson backed to play until 40 (20.11.2008 23:24:49)

Jonny Wilkinson's mentor Steve Black believes the England fly-half can defy his injuries and play until he is 40.

Pietersen wants more from batsmen (20.11.2008 14:58:45)

Captain Kevin Pietersen wants England to score more hundreds after India's Duckworth-Lewis win in the third one-dayer.

Sheridan to miss Springbok Test (20.11.2008 16:08:33)

England prop Andrew Sheridan is ruled out of Saturday's Test against South Africa because of a neck injury.

7 days quiz (21.11.2008 11:19:29)

A news Rottweiler told Strictly to sling their hook. Who?

Robert Peston (21.11.2008 11:37:34)

Paradox of the world's biggest banks bailout

Jolie emotional (21.11.2008 09:47:51)

Angelina takes no prisoners at UK press conference

Britannic majesty (21.11.2008 08:22:29)

The spotlight is now shining on the Titanic's sister ship

Testing times (21.11.2008 01:05:41)

P7 pupils face Northern Ireland's final 11 plus

King Liar (21.11.2008 05:36:20)

Corner of England where the truth is hard to find

21 July plot fiancee loses appeal (21.11.2008 12:13:39)

The fiancee of a 21 July bomb plotter loses an appeal against her three-year sentence for helping him escape.

Police probe BNP link to car fire (21.11.2008 12:12:21)

A suspected arson attack on a car in West Yorkshire may be linked to the publication of BNP members' addresses, police say.

Buggy direction 'affects child' (21.11.2008 01:32:15)

The direction a child is facing in their pram could affect their development and stress levels, a study suggests.

'Holocaust denier' free from jail (21.11.2008 11:15:20)

An Australian "Holocaust denier" is freed from jail after Germany abandons efforts to have him extradited from the UK.

Lockerbie families claim victory (21.11.2008 10:22:59)

The families of US victims of the 1988 Lockerbie Pan Am bombing claim victory in their quest for justice.

Asbestos pay-out ruling due (21.11.2008 01:24:50)

A ruling is expected later that could have profound implications for asbestos-related cancer victims and their families.

Scholar faces jail for page theft (21.11.2008 03:51:31)

A wealthy businessman who stole pages from books in the British Library and Bodleian Library is due to be sentenced.

Pupils sit last 11-plus in NI (21.11.2008 12:03:22)

More than 15,000 primary seven pupils across Northern Ireland are sitting the second part of the last 11-plus exam.

Four philosophical questions to make your brain hurt (20.11.2008 18:25:29)

It's World Philosophy Day - an opportunity to contemplate one's very existence and whether computer monitors really exist, says David Bain.

Who doesn't have a belly button? (20.11.2008 17:13:58)

Underwear model Karolina Kurkova has no navel. Is a barely-there tummy button for cosmetic or medical reasons?

What's so great about being a grown-up? (20.11.2008 11:14:49)

Half of you can grow a moustache, and that's just for starters, says Laurie Taylor in his weekly Magazine column.

Papers ponder pre-budget report (21.11.2008 07:03:48)

Most of Friday's papers indulge in speculation about what could be in store in next week's pre-budget report.

Rail earth to form nature reserve (21.11.2008 09:13:40)

Earth removed during the building of the £16bn Crossrail project will be used to create a coastal nature reserve in Essex.

Jordan to face speed charge trial (21.11.2008 11:20:58)

Model Katie Price is to stand trial over an alleged speeding offence in Brighton, it is revealed.

Planning changes 'right balance' (21.11.2008 10:34:18)

New rural building rules balance the needs of rural dwellers and protecting the countryside, the environment minister says.

Patients diagnosed with C. Diff (21.11.2008 11:26:07)

Two patients in Holywell Hospital in County Antrim are diagnosed with the bug Clostridium Difficile, the Northern Trust says.

Scots rail fares set to increase (21.11.2008 01:05:09)

Rail passengers in Scotland face a 6% rise in the ticket prices - almost 2% above the current rate of inflation.

Incompetence charge for teacher (21.11.2008 11:01:41)

A teacher is due to appear before the General Teaching Council accused of incompetence, in the first case of its kind in Scotland.

Business confidence at record low (21.11.2008 07:48:13)

Business confidence in Wales is at a record low, according to a new survey by a chartered accountants body.

Uni's US college link 'damaging' (21.11.2008 07:57:05)

The University of Wales' links to a controversial bible college in the USA have made it a "laughing stock", an education expert says.

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Gallas launches Arsenal outburst (21.11.2008 10:19:04)

Arsenal captain William Gallas attacks his team-mates and questions their courage to challenge for the league title.

Wilkinson backed to play until 40 (20.11.2008 23:24:49)

Jonny Wilkinson's mentor Steve Black believes the England fly-half can defy his injuries and play until he is 40.

Capello surprised by improvement (21.11.2008 10:55:29)

Fabio Capello says England are ahead of schedule as he approaches the end of his first year in charge.

Malignaggi warns ref over Hatton (20.11.2008 21:48:28)

Paulie Malignaggi urges referee Kenny Bayless to cut out any roughhouse tactics from Ricky Hatton on Saturday.

Formula 1 boss faces divorce case (20.11.2008 18:43:00)

The wife of Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone files for divorce, it is announced.

Pompey offers yet to materialise (20.11.2008 19:32:44)

Portsmouth executive chairman Peter Storrie confirms that owner Sacha Gaydamak has received no offers for the club.

Fisher moves up Hong Kong field (21.11.2008 12:12:07)

Oliver Fisher puts himself in contention for a maiden European Tour victory as he moves into a four-way tie at the top of the Hong Kong Open leaderboard.

Katich digs in to rescue Aussies (20.11.2008 09:11:26)

Simon Katich's half century helps Australia to 131-6 at the end of day two against New Zealand, a lead of 189.

Injured Price out for Australia (21.11.2008 09:10:15)

Australia's veteran prop Steve Price is ruled out of the Rugby League World Cup final with a calf injury.

Armitstead crash hits GB chances (21.11.2008 11:48:07)

Lizzie Armitstead crashes on day two of the World Cup event in Melbourne, hitting Great Britain's chances in Saturday's team pursuit.

London 2012 costs not 'realistic' (20.11.2008 21:01:06)

The head of the Paris 2012 bid team tells BBC Sport that London's current budget problems stem from "promises not linked to reality".

Heavyweight Bowe set for return (20.11.2008 20:50:27)

Former heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe will make his return on 13 December.

Tendulkar back in India ODI squad (20.11.2008 18:23:14)

India recall star batsman Sachin Tendulkar to their one day side for the remaining four matches against England.

Friday's gossip column (21.11.2008 08:19:00)

Wenger will strip Gallas of the Arsenal captaincy, plus other rumours

Wenger 'will stick with Gallas' (21.11.2008 12:17:52)

Former Arsenal defender Nigel Winterburn believes Arsene Wenger will keep faith with William Gallas as captain, despite his recent outbursts.

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