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Hungarian Vizsla 'Yogi' wins Crufts

Winner of Best in Show at Crufts 2010, a gundog named Yogi from Cumbria

8:10am Monday 15th March 2010

A Hungarian Vizsla has taken the coveted title of Best in Show at the world famous Crufts dog show.

Bulger killer may avoid prosecution

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

7:44am Monday 15th March 2010

Pressure has been mounting on the Government to clarify whether James Bulger killer Jon Venables will escape prosecution for the alleged breach which landed him back in jail.

Rethink on work and commute urged

The CBI said a radical rethink is needed to avoid a future gridlock on the roads

7:35am Monday 15th March 2010

Radical changes to the way staff work and commute are needed to avoid future gridlock on the roads, the CBI has said.

MPs criticise human rights chief

MPs and peers voiced concerns over Trevor Phillips' leadership of the equalities watchdog

7:09am Monday 15th March 2010

Embattled equalities watchdog chairman Trevor Phillips has been criticised by an influential group of MPs and peers.

Beckham World Cup dream in tatters

David Beckham is injured during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Chievo (AP)

6:40am Monday 15th March 2010

The World Cup dream of England's most famous footballer has been shattered.

Steel plant strike move considered

Corus has started mothballing the Teesside Cast Products plant in Redcar

5:57am Monday 15th March 2010

Union leaders are due to meet to decide whether to press ahead with a strike ballot among thousands of steelworkers in protest at the mothballing of a factory.

Yogi wins best in show at Crufts

Winner of Best In Show at Crufts 2010, a gundog named Yogi from Cumbria

5:52am Monday 15th March 2010

A Hungarian Vizsla has taken the coveted title of Best in Show at the world famous Crufts dog show.

PM launches anti-knife crime drive

Gordon Brown is joining victims' families to launch an anti-knife crime campaign

5:52am Monday 15th March 2010

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has joined the families of murder victims to launch an online campaign aimed at tackling knife crime.

Funeral service for Michael Foot

A funeral service will be held for former Labour leader Michael Foot

4:38am Monday 15th March 2010

The funeral service for former Labour leader Michael Foot will be held.

PM vows to clamp down on lenders

Gordon Brown has vowed to stop credit card firms taking advantage of struggling customers

4:15am Monday 15th March 2010

Gordon Brown has vowed to stop credit card firms taking advantage of struggling customers by hiking interest rates.









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