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Ofcom: 'Too many' nuisance calls

Fri, 2013-05-17 05:59
UK households are receiving too many nuisance calls, according to the telecoms regulator, Ofcom.

Killer of soldier in Cyprus jailed

Fri, 2013-05-17 05:54
A man who admitted killing a British soldier outside a Cyprus nightclub is jailed for eight years.

AUDIO: 'We're a nation of lazy porkers'

Fri, 2013-05-17 05:51
The number of people under 40 with type 2 diabetes in the UK has risen sharply in the past 20 years, research shows.

EA stops making games for Wii U

Fri, 2013-05-17 05:48
Games giant EA has revealed that it currently has no games in development for Nintendo's Wii U console.

Europe car sales break losing streak

Fri, 2013-05-17 05:46
Car sales across Europe rose in April for the first time in 18 months, helped by strong demand in the UK and by the early Easter break.

Wigan's McManaman to miss Euros

Fri, 2013-05-17 05:38
Wigan winger Callum McManaman is ruled out of England's European Under-21 Championship campaign with an ankle injury.

Watchdog quizzes force over Savile

Fri, 2013-05-17 05:36
A police watchdog may investigate North Yorkshire Police over contact its officers had with the disgraced Jimmy Savile.

AUDIO: Pollard: 'He smiled and then he went'

Fri, 2013-05-17 05:32
Su Pollard pays tribute to co-star Paul Shane who has died at the age of 72

Nigeria begins raids on Boko Haram

Fri, 2013-05-17 05:29
Nigeria's army begins operations against militant Islamists, while residents report overnight explosions and gunfire elsewhere in the north.

VIDEO: Farage: 'That interview was insulting'

Fri, 2013-05-17 05:18
Nigel Farage has said he hung up on an interview with BBC Scotland because the line of questioning "was insulting and unpleasant".

Caution call for Filipinos in Taiwan

Fri, 2013-05-17 05:12
A Philippine official warns migrant workers in Taiwan to keep a low profile, amid a diplomatic row over the death of a fisherman.

Religious protest over Israel draft

Fri, 2013-05-17 05:10
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest in Jerusalem against plans to force members of their community to serve in the Israeli military.

VIDEO: One Direction announce world tour

Fri, 2013-05-17 05:00
X Factor boyband One Direction have announced a 2014 worldwide stadium tour.

VIDEO: Shock at finding alligator on porch

Fri, 2013-05-17 04:29
A homeowner in Florida has described finding an alligator on her front porch.

Rankin comes face to face with death

Fri, 2013-05-17 03:42
Photographer Rankin comes face to face with death

In pictures: Things come apart

Fri, 2013-05-17 03:26
Inside everyday objects and design classics

Charges after mephedrone drug raids

Fri, 2013-05-17 03:01
Eight people are charged after raids in Greater Manchester by officers investigating a £3.8m internet-based drugs ring.

Fall in young learning after 17

Fri, 2013-05-17 02:51
Fewer young people are still learning after 17, survey suggests

Late arrival for rare butterflies

Fri, 2013-05-17 02:49
The UK's spring butterflies are being welcomed by enthusiasts, but weeks later than they usually arrive.

Dambusters: All the men who took part

Fri, 2013-05-17 02:43
See the faces of all the men who took part