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A policeman has been jailed for life for murdering his police constable fiancee.

Cop jailed for fiancee murder

Martin Forshaw, of Bury, admitted killing 31-year-old…

Baroness Thatcher is greeted by Gordon Brown on the steps of her former home, 10 Downing Street

Thatcher back at No. 10

Former Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher…

Flood victims return home to check damage in Cockermouth.

Residents return to Cockermouth

As floods recede owners return to homes and businesses…

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn makes statement to the House of Commons on flooding in Cumbria

Benn: Flood lesson will be learned

MPs urge the government to ensure bridges in…

All three party leaders appear at the CBI conference to explain how they would fix the economy.

Party leaders ramp up campaign

Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg speak…

It could take years for Cumbria to recover from the damage caused by severe flooding.

Flood recovery could take years

Structural engineers and military experts were…

Scotland and Cardiff City striker Ross McCormack has been banned from driving for 17 months

Footballer drink drive ban

Ross McCormack must pay £2,600 and is not…

Slash and Dave Navarro are joined by Billy Idol and Ozzy Osborne for an all-star charity jam

Guitar heroes

Rock stars raise money for the Los Angeles Youth…

Paul Collingwood puts in a brilliant all-round performance as England win the second one-day international against South Africa by seven wickets.

Collingwood inspires England win

England beat South Africa to take a 1-0 lead…

Shilpa Shetty marries

Hundreds of wellwishers turn out to see Shilpa…

Flooding in Cumbria causes commuter chaos as bridges collapse or are shut.

Flood travel chaos

Travellers in Cumbria face long detours as at…

The white glove worn by Michael Jackson in 1983 sells for 420,000 dollars

Record sell on Jackson glove

Michael Jackson items are auctioned off in the…

Katie Price quits jungle

ITV announce Katie Price has left the I'm…

La Clique circus acts hope to click with the London audience as it opens at the Roundhouse

La Clique hits London

La Clique is a new variety show which includes…

Gilbert's mince pie madness

Comedian Rhod Gilbert releases his DVD 'Rhod…

Ben Fogle has taken up drums for a challenge and is encouraging everyone to give something a go

Fogle has the beat

Ben Fogle - not one to shy away from a challenge…

The third annual Tea Dance takes place in Mayfair

Tea and dancing

Veteran actor Leslie Phillips was among 1,000…