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Jury slams scientist's blast death

A Ministry of Defence scientist died following a blast during top secret explosives tests which were inappropriately planned and appeared to be inadequately organised, an inquest jury has ruled.Read

Bloodgate doctor happy saga is over

The matchday doctor at the centre of the "Bloodgate" fake injury rugby scandal has said she was pleased that she could return to medicine and hoped to put an 18-month nightmare behind her.Read

Stig unmasked as Bond stunt double

The High Court has refused to ban a book which reveals that Top Gear's The Stig is racing driver Ben Collins.Read

Court refuses to block Stig naming

The High Court has refused to grant a temporary injunction preventing the revelation of the identity of Top Gear's The Stig.Read

Body of spy was padlocked in bag

The body of British code-breaker Gareth Williams was found padlocked shut in a holdall in a bath in his flat, an inquest has been told.Read

Special constable jailed for attack

A special constable who assaulted an off-duty soldier while attempting to arrest him has been jailed for three years.Read

Family home prices 'rise £91 a day'

Homeowners with family properties have seen the value of their houses rise by around £91 a day during the past year, research has indicated.Read

Blair book reveals clash with Brown

Tony Blair has published his long-awaited autobiography which describes his battles with Gordon Brown, his fears for the future of the Labour Party and his use of alcohol during his premiership.Read

Clegg sees Pakistan flood damage

Nick Clegg has said flood-hit Pakistan will need aid for years to come after he saw the extent of the devastation for himself.Read

County faces '1,500 police cuts'

Budget cuts could lead to 1,000 civilian and 500 police posts being scrapped in one force area, a chief constable has said.Read

Leadership boost for David Miliband

David Miliband's Labour leadership bid has been boosted with support from the party's most vocal newspaper backer.Read

Blair book talks of rift with Brown

Tony Blair's memoirs have gone on sale, laying bare divisions at the top of the Labour Party and focusing attention on his relationship with "maddening" Gordon Brown.Read

Attack hits Middle East talks hope

After months of shuttle diplomacy, the Obama administration is set to plunge into a new round of Mideast peacemaking, bringing Israeli and Palestinian leaders together for face-to-face talks for the first time in nearly two years.Read

32 schools to reopen as academies

Just 32 schools will reopen as academies this month after taking Education Secretary Michael Gove up on his offer to apply for the status, government figures will reveal.Read

Fresh leadership boost for Miliband

David Miliband's Labour leadership bid has been boosted with support from the party's most vocal newspaper backer.Read

Blair book reveals rift with Brown

Tony Blair lays bare the divisions at the top of the Labour Party with the publication of his memoirs, focusing attention on his relationship with "maddening" Gordon Brown.Read

Decision due on 'Bloodgate' doctor

A disciplinary panel is due to consider whether to issue a warning to the match-day doctor at the centre of the "Bloodgate" fake rugby injury scandal.Read

Bosses quiz Pakistan cricket trio

Three Pakistani cricketers at the centre of match-fixing allegations are preparing for crucial talks with officials from their country.Read

Attack hits hopes for Mideast talks

Family homes see '£91-a-day rise'