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Jade cancer 'diagnosed too late'

Jade Goody would still be alive if NHS medics had spotted her "quite typical" symptoms of cervical cancer, a private doctor has claimed.Read

Mass-goers hear Pope's apology

Sunday Mass-goers across Ireland have been read Pope Benedict's words of apology in his pastoral letter on clerical child abuse.Read

Girl, 4, killed on Florida beach

A four-year-old British girl was killed after being hit by a car on a Florida beach, it has been disclosed .Read

Union urges BA chairman to step in

The joint leader of Unite has urged the chairman of British Airways and "sensible" board members to use their influence in a bid to resolve the bitter cabin crew dispute.Read

74 arrests in demo clash

More than 70 people were arrested during clashes between right-wing and anti-fascist protesters which brought a town centre to a standstill.Read

BA cabin crew continue strike

British Airways cabin crew are continuing with a strike over cost-cutting, leading to fresh clashes between the airline and union leaders about the impact of the industrial action.Read

Balls faces battle with teachers

Schools Secretary Ed Balls is facing a pre-election battle with teachers over plans to make them undergo regular check-ups to ensure they are fit to teach.Read

Labour fights lobbying after expose

Labour has promised a crackdown on lobbying by ex-ministers after several of its senior MPs were filmed apparently offering their services for cash.Read

Foreign Office budget move slammed

The "ludicrous" decision to stop protecting the Foreign Office budget from fluctuations in exchange rates has caused an "unacceptable risk" to its ability to function properly, MPs have said.Read

Darling rules out giveaway Budget

Alistair Darling has ruled out a "giveaway Budget" as he put the finishing touches to the pre-election package he will deliver on Wednesday.Read

Sarah Payne photos in killer's cell

The mother of Sarah Payne has told of her "anger and dismay" after being told her daughter's killer was found with pictures of the girl in his cell.Read

BA reinstating cancelled flights

Strike-hit British Airways is reinstating a number of cancelled flights as the airline fights a war of words with union leaders over the walkout's success.Read

Just 25% of voters back BA strike

Only one in four voters supports the strike by British Airways cabin crew, according to an opinion poll carried out in the days before the walk out.Read

Polls still signal hung Parliament

The Tories are still not on course to win the general election outright, two more opinion polls have indicated, pointing to the possibility of a hung Parliament.Read

Father reveals kidnap ordeal horror

The father of kidnap victim Sahil Saeed has revealed the terrifying threats made by his son's captors and his fears that the little boy might be murdered.Read

Boy charged over screwdriver death

A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of a father-of-two who was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver.Read

67 arrested as demonstrators clash

Sixty-seven people have been arrested during clashes between right-wing and anti-fascist protesters and police as a demonstration brought a town centre to a standstill.Read

Child killer 'had victim's picture'

The man convicted of murdering schoolgirl Sarah Payne was found with pictures of her in his cell.Read

Pope 'truly sorry' over scandal

Pope Benedict has confronted the child abuse scandals which have rocked the Catholic Church in Ireland, telling victims he is truly sorry for their suffering.Read