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Three prison officers stabbed

Three prison officers have been attacked at Frankland prison in Co Durham

8:07pm Sunday 14th March 2010

Three prison officers at a high-security prison have been stabbed, police have said.

Streaker interrupts Crufts judging

A streaker runs on the arena during the judging of the gun dog group at Crufts 2010, at the NEC, Birmingham

7:59pm Sunday 14th March 2010

A streaker livened up the proceedings at the last night of Crufts.

Many enjoy warmest day this year

People enjoy the Spring sunshine in Sefton Park, Aigburth, Liverpool

7:27pm Sunday 14th March 2010

After weeks of bitterly cold, wintry weather, Britons caught a brief glimpse of the sun as parts of the country enjoyed the warmest day of the year so far.

Jon Venables may avoid prosecution

Speculation is growing that Jon Venables may not face trial over his parole violations

7:10pm Sunday 14th March 2010

Speculation is growing that James Bulger killer Jon Venables will escape prosecution for the breach which landed him back in jail.

Adonis calls walkouts 'unjustified'

Lord Adonis said industrial action at BA could put the future of the airline at risk

6:33pm Sunday 14th March 2010

The Government is embroiled in a row with the country's biggest union after a cabinet minister launched an extraordinary attack against a planned strike by British Airways cabin crew.

Adonic calls walkouts 'unjustified'

Lord Adonis said industrial action at BA could put the future of the airline at risk

6:26pm Sunday 14th March 2010

The Government is embroiled in a row with the country's biggest union after a cabinet minister launched an extraordinary attack against a planned strike by British Airways cabin crew.

Budget 'will not include new cuts'

Alistair Darling says the Budget will be 'critical' in determining the result of the general election

5:03pm Sunday 14th March 2010

Alistair Darling has made clear that next week's Budget will not spell out any new spending cuts.

Prisoners still on the run

Jonathan Dawson, a prisoner who has absconded from HMP North Sea Camp in Boston, Lincolnshire

4:48pm Sunday 14th March 2010

Three prisoners who absconded on Friday morning remain at large, police said.

Ad says 'workers must speak Polish'

Migrant workers look for a job in a newsagents in London. Equality watchdog is investigating after company's job advert apparently specified 'Polish speakers only'

4:43pm Sunday 14th March 2010

The Government's equality watchdog has said it will write to a major sliced meat manufacturer over allegations of discrimination against British job seekers after the firm advertised for workers who "must speak Polish".

Coalition talk dominates Lib Dems

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg sought to kill talk of a post-election deal with the Tories

3:47pm Sunday 14th March 2010

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg sought to kill talk of a post-election deal with the Tories amid signs it would provoke an angry backlash from his party.


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