Cities vying for culture spotlight

Hull, which has attractions including The Deep, has been named on the City of Culture shortlist

12:03pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Dundee, Hull, Leicester and Swansea Bay are the four contenders which have made it through to the shortlist for the UK's next City Of Culture.

11-stone dog breaks fit club record

Veterinary nurse Sue Bartlett with Mizzy the bullmastiff, who weighs in at more than 11 stone. (PDSA/PA)

11:37am Wednesday 19th June 2013

An 11-stone bullmastiff dog has become the fattest pet to enter an animal charity's fit club.

Soldiers' families win claims fight

The relatives of soldiers killed in Iraq have won the right to sue for negligence

10:20am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Families of British soldiers killed while fighting in Iraq can bring damages claims against the Government, the Supreme Court has ruled.

Father's grief over train deaths

Floral tributes outside the gates of Hertswood Academy in Borehamwood

5:17am Wednesday 19th June 2013

The father of a teenager who was killed by a train in an apparent suicide pact with a school friend has spoken of his grief.

Iraq claims legal ruling expected

Families of soldiers killed fighting in Iraq are bringing their battle for damage claims to the Supreme Court

4:04am Wednesday 19th June 2013

The Supreme Court is due to rule on whether families of soldiers killed fighting in Iraq can bring damages claims against the Government.

Osborne to spell out bank plans

George Osborne is expected to order more detailed work on how to hive off toxic assets from RBS into a 'bad' bank

3:13am Wednesday 19th June 2013

George Osborne is to shed light on his plans for the banking industry following the long-awaited report from the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards.

PM faces MPs' questions on G8 deals

David Cameron holds a press conference at the end of this year's G8 Summit on Lough Erne in Northern Ireland

3:33am Wednesday 19th June 2013

David Cameron is to face questions from MPs after G8 leaders thrashed out limited agreements on how to handle the Syria crisis and tackle tax dodging.

UK set for hottest day of year

Families enjoy the sun on Tynemouth Beach, North Tyneside

3:33am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Vast parts of the UK are expected to bask in the hottest day of the year so far.






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