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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.

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 .

Union urges BA chairman to step in

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:05:13 GMT

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.

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.

Mass-goers hear Pope's apology

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:05:16 GMT

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

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.

Jade cancer 'diagnosed too late'

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:05:18 GMT

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

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.

Father reveals kidnap ordeal horror

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:05:14 GMT

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.

Child killer 'had victim's picture'

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:05:14 GMT

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

67 arrested as demonstrators clash

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:05:15 GMT

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

War of words over BA strike support

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:05:13 GMT

British Airways has clashed with union leaders over the effect of a strike which hit flights and caused disruption for passengers.

55 arrested at rival demonstrations

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:05:14 GMT

Fifty five people were arrested and several people injured after violent clashes broke out between right-wing and anti fascist extremists and police during a demonstration in a town centre.