Ukip hits new high in opinion poll
The UK Independence Party surge has continued with two opinion polls giving the party record levels of support.
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'Casual' police website wins fans
A Facebook page which uses jokey language and describes criminals as "numpties" and "Billy Burglar" has gained a popular following from the public.
Farne Islands puffin census starts
A puffin census is under way on the Farne Islands as National Trust rangers attempt to determine how many breeding pairs of the birds live on the iconic habitat.
Building society raiders sought
The men shown in these CCTV stills are being sought by police in connection with the robbery of a building society.
Pool tragedy response criticised
Relatives of a five-year-old British girl who drowned in a hotel pool in Egypt have said they are angry and hurt that more was not done to save her.
Olympics star Ennis ties the knot
Olympic champion Jessica Ennis wore a winning smile as she married her long-term partner at a church in Derbyshire's Peak District.
Headteachers cross swords with Gove
Michael Gove has faced the wrath of headteachers over the state of the education system, just hours after they passed a landmark vote of no confidence in the Government's school reforms.
Briton drowns on holiday in Italy
A British tourist has drowned while swimming on a family holiday in Italy.
Rowling's Harry Potter book on sale
It marked the spellbinding start to the Harry Potter series of best-selling books which took the world by storm.
Boys held over teenage 'drug' death
Three boys have been arrested in connection with the death of a 16-year-old girl who is thought to have taken an illegal drug.
Young women killed in car crash
A teenage driver and her female passenger have died and three men are in hospital after their car careered off the road into undergrowth.
'Amazing' slimmer loses 21 stone
A woman branded morbidly obese by her GP has lost 21 stone in weight after an embarrassing trip to the dentist forced her to act.