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Cameron's Father Dies: PM With Him In France
David Cameron's father has died shortly after the Prime Minister reached his hospital bedside.
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Higgins Banned From Snooker For Six Months
Snooker star John Higgins has been fined £75,000 and suspended from the sport after being filmed apparently agreeing to lose frames in matches.
Brit Father And Son Drown Off Costa Del Sol
A British holidaymaker has drowned in a doomed attempt to save his elderly father when he got into difficulties in rough seas off the coast of southern Spain.
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Panic As Cruise Ship Battered By Storm
Video footage has emerged of passengers and furniture being thrown across the floor of a cruise liner as the ship was struck by stormy seas.
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Latest Sky News Weather Forecast
A dry end to the day for most, though there could be rain in eastern parts of England and Scotland. And a few showers in parts of Wales.
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Darren Clarke: No Surprises In US Team
One of Europe's Ryder Cup vice-captains, Darren Clarke, says he not surprised by the four captain's picks that Corey Pavin has made for the American team for the upcoming encounter at Celtic Manor.
Ferrari Escape Further Punishment
Formula One team Ferrari were spared further punishment for giving drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa team orders during the German Grand Prix.
SPL Chief Executive: Old Firm Will Stay
The Chief Executive of the Scottish Premier League, Neil Doncaster, says Rangers and Celtic are an integral part of Scottish football, and will not be joining the English Premier League any time soon.
Nadal Reaches US Open Quarter Final
Top seed Rafael Nadal reached the US Open quarter-finals with a straight sets win over fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez at Flushing Meadows.
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Food Prices Rise At Fastest Rate For A Year
The price of groceries such as bread and cereal is rising at its fastest rate for a year as the cost of wheat rockets.
'Growth, Not Inflation Risk, Is UK Priority'
The Bank of England is right to treat growth as the priority rather than see inflation as the key threat facing the economy, experts say.
UK Manufacturers See Best Growth In 15 Years
The head of steam built up by UK manufacturers shows little sign of abating, with the sector enjoying its best run for 15 years.
Branson's Virgin Money Creates 200 Jobs
Virgin Money has created 200 jobs in Edinburgh as it seeks to make inroads into the British banking sector.
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Job Loss Fears As Housing Firm Collapses
Workers at social housing giant Connaught have been warned of job losses after the group collapsed into administration.
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Morgan Gets 'Dream Job' As Larry King Host
Piers Morgan has said he was "thrilled" after being chosen to replace TV chat show veteran Larry King on CNN.
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Trinny And Susannah In Career Makeover
TV stylists Trinny and Susannah are back on television this month having given their careers a makeover after being axed by ITV for poor ratings.
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The xx Win Mercury Prize For Debut Album
Electronic band The xx have won the Mercury music prize for their debut album xx.
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Angelina Jolie Visits Pakistan Flood Victims
Flood-ravaged Pakistan is the latest stop for Angelina Jolie in her role as ambassador of the UN refugee agency.
Strictly Celebs Warned By Former Contestant
As the new line-up for Strictly Come Dancing was announced a former star has warned the show leaves you feeling manipulated.
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Psychologists believe they have discovered the dance moves that make men attractive to women.
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US Pastor Defiant Over Koran Burning Plans
A US clergyman is refusing to back down over plans to burn copies of the Koran despite international condemnation, including from the UN chief and Tony Blair.
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Cameron's Father Dies: PM With Him In France
David Cameron's father has died shortly after the Prime Minister reached his hospital bedside.
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Trinny And Susannah In Career Makeover
TV stylists Trinny and Susannah are back on television this month having given their careers a makeover after being axed by ITV for poor ratings.
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US 'Skyscraper Man' Climbs 58-Storey Tower
A man has free-climbed a San Francisco skyscraper using nothing more than suction cups to help him cling to the glass structure.
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