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UK to freshen up as heatwave ends

Britain's hottest spell in years has come to an end as a cool front moved in, lowering the mercury across the country. Read

Custody battle for Jackson children

A custody battle over Michael Jackson's children could pit a grandmother's bond against a mother's biological link. Read

Peer facing probe into expenses

Scotland Yard is investigating a Conservative peer who claimed tens of thousands of pounds in overnight allowances despite living just 46 miles from Westminster, it was reported. Read

Murray battles for Wimbledon final

Andy Murray will battle to become the first British man to reach a Wimbledon final since 1938. Read

RAF mourning crew of Tornado crash

The RAF has been mourning the loss of two air crew after their Tornado fighter jet crashed near a beauty spot. Read

Mandelson urged to save van jobs

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson will be urged to help save thousands of jobs when he visits one of the UK's last remaining van factories. Read

RAF mourns Tornado crash crew

The RAF has been mourning the loss of two air crew after their Tornado fighter jet crashed near a beauty spot. Read

Plans for Jackson memorial revealed

A public memorial will be held to mourn Michael Jackson at the venue of the singer's final rehearsals. Read

Dementia risk higher for singletons

Middle-aged people who live alone have double the risk of dementia compared with those who are married or have a partner, researchers have said. Read

Scrap Trident, urges union leader

Billions of pounds could be spent on public services and helping hard-working people through the recession if the Government scrapped Trident and ID cards, a union leader will declare. Read

Bankers warned over risk taking

Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling has promised tighter regulation of the financial system as he warned that bankers who return to excessive risk-taking will be "brought back to Earth". Read

Commanding officer shot in Helmand

The most senior British serviceman to be killed in action in Afghanistan has been described as "a superb Commanding Officer" who was "destined for greatness". Read

Touts are cashing in on Murraymania

Wimbledon finals tickets are going on sale for thousands of pounds as touts try to cash in on Murraymania. Read

Commander among Afghanistan victims

The most senior British officer to be killed in action in Afghanistan was one of the two latest casualties in the country, the Ministry of Defence has said. Read

Jackson 'healthy' at last rehearsal

Footage of Michael Jackson performing some of his most famous hits for the final time has been released. Read

Mother plans Jackson custody battle

The mother of Michael Jackson's two eldest children has indicated she will fight for custody. Read

Drug experts to probe Jackson death

America's anti-drugs agency is investigating the death of pop star Michael Jackson, it has emerged. Read

Straw refuses pardon for jailed fan

Justice Secretary Jack Straw has said he understood the "strong emotions" felt by the family of jailed football fan Michael Shields but could not grant a pardon based on the "rule of law". Read

Osborne faces expenses sleaze probe

Shadow chancellor George Osborne is facing a sleaze probe over his second home expenses after a Commons watchdog accepted a complaint from a senior Labour activist. Read

Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan

Two British troops have been killed in southern Afghanistan, while an American soldier has been captured by militants in the country's eastern region. Read

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