The highest ranking Army officer to be killed since the Falklands War is one of the two latest casualties in Afghanistan.

A London council withdraws its action against a mother it accused of lying to gain a school place.

Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw angers Tories by saying "a deep strain of homophobia still exists on the Conservative benches".

Changes recommended after a fatal drug slip-up eight years ago have not been implemented, MPs say in a review of patient safety.

The rising numbers of swine flu cases mean trying to contain the virus is no longer an option, ministers say.

Justice Secretary Jack Straw provisionally refuses an appeal for a pardon for jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields.

Investigators and engineers begin the second day of a recovery operation after a jet fighter crash which killed two air crew.

Shadow Chancellor George Osborne's expenses are to be investigated by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner.

More funding needs to be ploughed into research into the "forgotten cancer" of brain tumours, campaigners say.

Climate change is causing a breed of wild sheep in Scotland to shrink, according to research.

The owners of a family-run fishmongers in Leeds market get a surprise visit from the Prime Minister.

Serena Williams will face sister Venus in Saturday's Wimbledon final after prevailing in a marathon tussle with Russian Elena Dementieva.

Britain's Andy Murray insists he can ignore any media pressure going into his first ever Wimbledon semi-final on Friday.

Riki Flutey and Joe Worsley will start against South Africa on Saturday as the injury-hit British and Irish Lions make a host of changes for the third Test.

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Councils are warning of an increased risk of wildfires following the recent spell of warm weather.

Gordon Brown criticises personal attacks in politics as the spending row between Labour and the Tories continues to rage.

Lessons will be learnt from the deaths of two German Shepherd dogs left in a hot car, a Nottinghamshire police officer says.

The author of an influential report into the future of pensions in the UK tells the BBC his proposals were not radical enough.

The heatwave in parts of the UK is starting to ease, with severe weather warnings of heavy rain in some areas.

Chef Gordon Ramsay saw his UK restaurants struggle in 2008, forcing him to inject £3.5m of his own money into the business.

A convicted child sex offender is brought back to the UK after being tracked down in Mexico through a "most wanted" website appeal.

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Two young men involved in the gang-rape of a 16-year-old girl who was doused in caustic soda have their sentences increased.

The son of the Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs says there is a risk his father could die if he does not respond to treatment.

A former police officer is jailed for three years after pleading guilty to downloading images of child abuse.

Four new cases of swine flu are confirmed in Northern Ireland, bringing the total number of cases to 38.

Scots have an unhealthy approach to sunbathing and the highest risk of contracting skin cancer in the UK, research warns.

Strathclyde Police say they will not tolerate "sectarian behaviour" at the annual Orange Order parade in Glasgow this weekend.

A convicted conman faces life in jail after a jury finds him guilty of killing his partner in a Travelodge hotel room.

A family pays tribute to a student who dies in her sleep on holiday with friends after completing her A-level exams.

Manchester United refuse to be drawn on growing speculation that they are in talks with striker Michael Owen.

Serena Williams will face sister Venus in Saturday's Wimbledon final after prevailing in a marathon tussle with Russian Elena Dementieva.

Andy Murray will become the first British player for 71 years to reach the Wimbledon men's final if he can overcome Andy Roddick in Friday's semi-finals.

Riki Flutey and Joe Worsley will start against South Africa on Saturday as the injury-hit British and Irish Lions make a host of changes for the third Test.

Brett Lee takes five wickets but England Lions hit 302-6 replying to Australia's 358 at Worcester.

Chelsea sign Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull on a free transfer.

Celtic confirm that Paul Hartley and Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink have left the Glasgow club.

Wales' runners-up deal a blow to their Scottish opponents and take the advantage in their Europa League qualifier.

James Anderson takes a five-wicket haul against Warwickshire to put England in control after day two of their three-day Ashes warm-up match.

LA Galaxy's Landon Donovan launches a stinging attack on team-mate David Beckham, accusing the England star of a "lack of commitment".

Wales skipper Ryan Jones is declared fit after being ruled out of the Lions tour in June with concussion.

Teenage midfielder Jack Wilshere signs a new long-term deal at Arsenal.

Wigan seal the signing of Honduras midfielder Hendry Thomas on a three-year deal, subject to international clearance.

Germany's Martin Kaymer leads the Paris open by three shots after a brilliant nine-under-par opening round of 62, equalling the course record.

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