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Young 'lack attention for Dickens'
Modern-day children are not being educated to read with the attention span necessary for a Dickens novel, a leading expert said as the country prepares to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the revered author.
Barton's Terry tweets under review
Footballer Joey Barton could be in trouble with the Attorney General after posting a series of comments online about John Terry ahead of his trial for allegedly racially abusing Anton Ferdinand.
Queen's Jubilee eve village worship
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will attend a church service on the eve of the monarch's Diamond Jubilee anniversary.
BAE to recruit 265 apprentices
Defence giant BAE Systems is to recruit 265 apprentices across the UK this year, it has been announced.
Snow brings Britain to a standstill
Much of Britain will wake up to snow after the first widespread big freeze of the winter brought dumps of up to 16cm, grounded planes and raised fears of transport chaos.
Tory MPs rebel against wind farms
More than 100 Tory MPs have written to David Cameron calling for a dramatic cut in subsidies to onshore wind farms and more influence for local people to stop them being built.
Excess alcohol 'raises cancer risk'
Regularly drinking two large glasses of wine or two strong pints of beer a day triples the risk of developing mouth cancer, a new Government campaign will say.
Syria veto shames UN, says Hague
Russia and China have faced international outrage for blocking attempts to end the violence in Syria as 22 people were arrested and two police officers injured in London protests.
Miliband in call over NHS reforms
Ed Miliband has called for a concerted effort to force the Government to abandon its health reforms, warning critics had only three months to halt a "dangerous leap in the dark" for the NHS.
Labour chiefs in Doughty tribute
Labour leaders past and present are mourning the death of millionaire Nigel Doughty, the owner of Nottingham Forest and a major party donor.
Man released in missing woman probe
A man detained by police on suspicion of murder has been released without charge as fears grew for the welfare of a missing woman.
Man arrested over teacher murder
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a retired schoolteacher.
UK snowbound as big freeze begins
Heavy snow has blanketed Britain as the first widespread big freeze of the winter brought dumps of up to 16cm, grounded planes and raised fears of transport chaos.
CCTV shows man 'jump' from ship
A British passenger who disappeared from the world's biggest cruise ship in waters near Mexico can be seen jumping overboard in CCTV footage, the cruise line said.
William begins Falklands RAF tour
The Duke of Cambridge has taken to the skies over the Falkland Islands in a six-week tour of duty.
12 held after day of Syria protests
A dozen protesters have been arrested amid violent scenes at the Syrian embassy in London as the United Nations failed to agree a resolution despite a new wave of killing by the Damascus regime.
Police control rival demonstrations
Hundreds of protesters have taken part in two marches by the English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism.
House price confidence 'improves'
Optimism in the housing market has grown in recent months, with more Britons predicting prices will rise this year than those forecasting a fall, a study has found.
Fire crews tackle Mayfair blaze
One hundred firefighters have been tackling a blaze in one of London's most exclusive streets.
Court martial for WikiLeaks soldier
An army intelligence analyst accused of the biggest leak of classified information in US history will face a court martial.
Lottery couple defend benefit claim
A couple who scooped a £10.2 million lottery jackpot have defended their right to claim benefits more than six years later.
Navy 'sends submarine to Falklands'
The Royal Navy is sending a nuclear submarine to the Falkland Islands amid heightened tensions between Britain and Argentina over the disputed islands, it has been reported.
Rhyming plea over library closures
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has penned a poem in protest at planned library closures.
Huhne 'must forfeit severance pay'
Chris Huhne faces pressure to decline a £17,000-plus severance payment available to him after he quit his job as a Cabinet minister to fight a criminal charge of perverting the course of justice.
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MoreAir Ambulance rescues driver after accident on A43 near Brackley
THE AIR Ambulance was called into action today to help a driver following an incident on the A43 near Brackley. The Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance landed in a field next to the scene of
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MoreWellingborough man arrested by police in Operation Gizmo
POLICE working on Operation Gizmo, the Force's biggest-ever investigation into the distribution of indecent images of children, have made another arrest. A 26-year-old man from Chatsworth Drive,
