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Crufts, the world's biggest dog show, is on at the NEC in BirminghamThu, 11 Mar 2010 15:14 +0000

The world's biggest dog show is on at the NEC in Birmingham.

New roadworks regulations Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:44 +0000

Roadworks to be carried out with more consideration and respect for the travelling public.

Scrappage scheme helps CO2 reduction Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:37 +0000

The Government scrappage scheme's carrot and stick approach to reducing carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles appears to be working.

Delay road tax increases, industry warns Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:39 +0000

Car manufacturers want to see new VED rates deferred as the scrappage scheme comes to an end.

Budget 2010 boost for car industry? Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:45 +0000

Motor industry calls on the Chancellor to boost manufacturer - and consumer - confidence in his 2010 Budget.

Electric car maker Delta Motorsport eyes massive cash prizeThu, 11 Mar 2010 12:43 +0000

British firm Delta Motorsport's expertise transferred to the production of the viable E-4 Coupe electric electric road cars.

MPs' expenses: three Labour MPs deny fraud chargesThu, 11 Mar 2010 15:15 +0000

Labour MPs Elliot Morley, David Chaytor and Jim Devine - accused of expenses fraud - have pleaded not guilty when they appeared in court.

High speed rail network plans unveiledThu, 11 Mar 2010 13:51 +0000

A 335-mile y-shaped high speed rail network carrying trains running at 250mph is set to link major cities across England.

Pink Floyd stops EMI from cutting up albums onlineThu, 11 Mar 2010 13:45 +0000

High Court ruling will make fans of the rock band unable to buy their singles on websites like iTunes.

Foreign intelligence companies hack into British companiesThu, 11 Mar 2010 13:50 +0000

"Large scale" eletronic attacks by foreign intelligence services have sucessfully compromised the security of many large British companies, according to a Government agency.

Travel companies appeal for tourism overhaulThu, 11 Mar 2010 13:20 +0000

The association representing Britain's leading travel companies is hoping to turn Government "apathy" towards tourism into an election issue.

Train conductor uses Google Street View to tell life storyThu, 11 Mar 2010 13:13 +0000

A train conductor has taken advantage of Google's Street View roll-out to tell his life story.

Thousands of pupils 'going backwards' in English and mathsThu, 11 Mar 2010 12:58 +0000

Around 200,000 children are effectively going backwards in the three-Rs at secondary school, new figures suggest.

Artist creates 'living dolls' by painting her modelsThu, 11 Mar 2010 12:50 +0000

The artist who literally paints her models before photographing them.

Britain on verge of first national rail strike since 1994Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:47 +0000

Rail services are set to be crippled over Easter as the industry moved a step closer to the first national stoppage in 16 years.

Google Street View's new imagesThu, 11 Mar 2010 12:42 +0000

Google's Street View imaging service has been extended to cover almost all of Britain's roads.

Pete Doherty given 12 month driving banThu, 11 Mar 2010 13:05 +0000

Pete Doherty was given a 12-month driving ban and fined £500 today after he admitted allowing his manager to use his Daimler without insurance.

What the military chiefs said about Gordon BrownThu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00 +0000

Prime Minister describes claims that he starved the armed forces of funds when he was Chancellor as "wrong" and inappropriate.

Portrait of officer who burnt the White House to go on saleThu, 11 Mar 2010 13:31 +0000

A tiny portrait of a British Navy hero who helped set the White House ablaze is estimated to fetch up to £15,000 at auction next month.

John Lewis's 70,000 staff share £151m bonusThu, 11 Mar 2010 11:54 +0000

John Lewis's 70,000 staff are to share of bonus pot of £151m after the retailer reported a jump in profits.

HSBC says Swiss data theft affects 24,000 accountsThu, 11 Mar 2010 11:43 +0000

HSBC, Europe's biggest bank, said a theft of data by a former employee affected up to 24,000 Swiss client accounts, dealing a hefty blow to the reputation of its private bank.

David Seaman's wife granted quickie divorceThu, 11 Mar 2010 12:50 +0000

Former England goalkeeper David Seaman's wife was granted a quickie divorce today on the grounds of adultery.

Network Rail workers vote for strikeThu, 11 Mar 2010 11:40 +0000

Railway maintenance workers have voted in favour of what could be Britain's first national rail strike in 16 years.

MPs' expenses: Labour's Ann and Alan Keen ordered to repay £1,500Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:42 +0000

Married Labour MPs told to repay £1,500 in expenses claimed for running a second home where they were actually living full-time.

Loch Ness Monster to replace Mayfair in Scottish MonopolyThu, 11 Mar 2010 11:11 +0000

The Loch Ness Monster could replace Mayfair in a new Scottish edition of the classic board game Monopoly.