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165,000 complete Sport Relief mile

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:05:15 GMT

More than 165,000 people - some on spacehoppers and pogo-sticks and others on hands and knees - completed the Sport Relief mile run, organisers have said.

US Democrats predict healthcare win

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:05:14 GMT

House Democratic leaders are predicting victory for President Barack Obama's bill designed to overhaul the United States healthcare system.

Union urges BA chairman to step in

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:05:14 GMT

The chairman and board members of British Airways have been urged to "use their influence" to resolve the cabin crew dispute, which descended into a bitter war of words after a weekend of strike action.

Tories demand lobbying claims probe

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:05:14 GMT

David Cameron demanded an investigation into "shocking" claims made by senior Labour MPs who were filmed apparently offering their expertise for cash.

Girl, four, killed on Florida beach

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:05:15 GMT

A four-year-old British girl was killed after being run over by a car on a Florida beach, the Highway Patrol has said.

Iraqi vote recount calls rejected

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:05:15 GMT

Iraq's election commission has rejected calls from the president and prime minister for a recount of votes cast in the general election on March 7.

Man Utd fans planning £1.25bn bid

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:05:13 GMT

Manchester United supporters are planning to table a £1.25 billion bid for the football club by June in a move that would lead to fans holding a majority stake, it has been reported.

Jade cancer 'diagnosed too late'

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:05:19 GMT

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

Mass-goers hear Pope's apology

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:05:19 GMT

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

Girl, 4, killed on Florida beach

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:05:15 GMT

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

74 arrests in demo clash

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:05:14 GMT

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

BA cabin crew continue strike

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:05:14 GMT

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.

Balls faces battle with teachers

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:05:14 GMT

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.

Labour fights lobbying after expose

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:05:18 GMT

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

Foreign Office budget move slammed

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:05:19 GMT

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.

Darling rules out giveaway Budget

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:05:19 GMT

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

Sarah Payne photos in killer's cell

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:05:16 GMT

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.

BA reinstating cancelled flights

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:05:16 GMT

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.

Just 25% of voters back BA strike

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:05:16 GMT

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.

Polls still signal hung Parliament

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:05:17 GMT

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.