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Crisis destroying party, say Tories

Sun, 2013-05-19 19:18
David Cameron comes under pressure from his party activists over his policy on same-sex marriage, Europe and attitudes towards the party's grassroots.
Categories: International News

Debut directors seek Cannes success

Sun, 2013-05-19 19:15
The young UK film-makers vying for attention in Cannes
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One dead, two injured in plane crash

Sun, 2013-05-19 18:43
Police confirm one man has died and two other people are critically ill after a light aircraft crashes in Gwynedd.
Categories: International News

Nadal hammers Federer in Rome final

Sun, 2013-05-19 18:41
Rafael Nadal drops only four games as he beats Roger Federer to win his seventh Italian Open title.
Categories: International News

Tories 'united' on Europe, says Hunt

Sun, 2013-05-19 18:13
The health secretary rebuffs claims the PM is losing control of his backbenchers over Europe - as Tory activists complain of a "crisis" destroying the party.
Categories: International News

Targets 'risk pupil well-being'

Sun, 2013-05-19 17:59
Pupils' well-being and education should not be sacrificed to meet new targets, the leader of a head teachers' union tells its annual conference.
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Pedrosa claims French GP victory

Sun, 2013-05-19 17:47
Dani Pedrosa wins French Grand Prix as Britain's Cal Crutchlow finishes second for his best MotoGP result.
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McDowell wins World Match Play title

Sun, 2013-05-19 17:47
Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell beats Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee 2&1 to win the World Match Play Championship in Bulgaria.
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VIDEO: Morecambe & Wise get memorial plaque

Sun, 2013-05-19 17:46
A memorial plaque dedicated to Morecambe & Wise is unveiled at Teddington Studios
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Disgraced French minister bows out

Sun, 2013-05-19 17:44
A French government minister who quit over revelations of his undeclared Swiss bank account says he will not stand again for election.
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Philpott mother to fight jail term

Sun, 2013-05-19 17:42
A lawyer representing Mairead Philpott, who killed her six children in a fire, says she will appeal against her 17-year jail term.
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Brentford 1-2 Yeovil

Sun, 2013-05-19 17:31
Yeovil secure a first ever season in the Championship by beating Brentford in a tense League One play-off final.
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British Soap Award winners named

Sun, 2013-05-19 17:28
Coronation Street leads the honours as it does battle with Hollyoaks, Emmerdale and EastEnders at the British Soap Awards.
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Broad stars as England crush NZ

Sun, 2013-05-19 17:21
Stuart Broad takes 7-44 to rip through New Zealand and inspire England to an astonishing 170-run win in the first Test at Lord's.
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Climber breaks own Everest record

Sun, 2013-05-19 17:07
British mountaineer Kenton Cool reaches the summit of Everest for a record-breaking 11th time.
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What next for the UK in Eurovision?

Sun, 2013-05-19 16:41
How can the UK get back to number one at Eurovision?
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St Johnstone 2-0 Motherwell

Sun, 2013-05-19 16:40
St Johnstone beat Motherwell to finish third and reach the Europa League qualifiers for the second year running.
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Serena powers to Italian Open win

Sun, 2013-05-19 16:27
World number one Serena Williams beats Victoria Azarenka to win the Italian Open and her fourth consecutive tournament.
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VIDEO: Record breaking demolition of viaduct

Sun, 2013-05-19 16:26
A two-mile viaduct in the Chinese city of Wuhan has been demolished, breaking a record for the longest reinforced concrete bridge ever blown up in the country.
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Calls for breast gene test change

Sun, 2013-05-19 16:16
A Scottish breast cancer charity calls for the same genetic testing criteria north and south of the border.
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