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Economy boost may mean pain later (21.11.2008 22:31:05)Alistair Darling may be forced to set out future taxes rises to pay for a short-term boost to the economy, the BBC understands.
Blears sounds warning about BNP (22.11.2008 06:03:33)Communities Secretary Hazel Blears says some voters turn to the BNP because they feel ignored by mainstream parties.
Children 'risking liver disease' (22.11.2008 02:38:38)Excessive drinking by children is causing a health time bomb, with record levels of liver disease in the under-30s, a charity warns.
Sea eagles could be reintroduced (22.11.2008 01:23:36)Conservationists plan to bring the sea eagle, the UK's largest bird of prey, back to the skies above England.
MP criticises energy firm charges (22.11.2008 03:01:28)A senior MP says he believes energy companies are increasing customers' direct debit payments by more than is needed.
'No justification' for Brand show (21.11.2008 18:57:28)Lewd calls to actor Andrew Sachs were a "deplorable intrusion with no editorial justification", the BBC Trust says.
Train fares to go up in new year (21.11.2008 20:57:35)Rail passengers will face big fare rises in January - with some tickets going up by double the rate of inflation.
Gerrard vows to stay at Anfield (21.11.2008 18:04:07)Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says he wants to end his career at Anfield before turning to management.
Hatton & Malignaggi make weight (21.11.2008 23:41:21)Ricky Hatton and Paulie Malignaggi both make the weight ahead of their light-welterweight contest in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Middlesex upbeat over England duo (21.11.2008 20:25:54)Middlesex are "very optimistic" that their England batsmen Andrew Strauss and Owais Shah will be able to take part in next month's inaugural Champions League in India.
Battling back (22.11.2008 01:03:45)'My mum's breast cancer experiences helped me to cope'
Steam from beer (22.11.2008 03:31:35)How the rock'n'roll generation rallied round a locomotive
Ask the experts (20.11.2008 17:40:54)What's the best way to look after the pennies?
Commuter tale (21.11.2008 09:43:25)Meet the MP who travels 1,400 miles a week
Nick Robinson (06.05.2008 13:38:35)The chancellor gears up for a £100bn overdraft
Brown rejects June election talk (21.11.2008 18:39:33)Gordon Brown dismisses talk of a summer general election telling the BBC he is "100% focused" on the economy.
Baby P report is released to MPs (21.11.2008 18:10:56)Ministers agree to release a detailed report into mistakes made by authorities in the case of Baby P to a select group of MPs.
Double death crash couple jailed (21.11.2008 19:14:52)A woman and her partner are jailed for killing a young couple whom they hit with their Jaguar at 113mph (181km/h).
Vicky's purse 'hampered' search (21.11.2008 19:07:58)The jury in the Vicky Hamilton murder trial hears that the discovery of her purse had a "dramatic effect" on the inquiry.
'Superglue' brain op for toddler (21.11.2008 14:13:50)The parents of a 17-month-old girl have told how surgeons used glue to seal brain blood vessels that were threatening her life.
£1,000 fine for wrong ID details (21.11.2008 17:56:32)Women who change their names after marriage could face fines of up to £1,000 if they fail to tell the government.
Teacher guilty of 'incompetence' (21.11.2008 16:49:27)A primary school teacher becomes the first in Scotland to admit charges of serious professional incompetence.
What is the point of Woolworths? (21.11.2008 12:55:15)Woolies is reportedly on sale for the price of a modest bag of pick 'n' mix. Millions cross its threshold every week but to buy what?
7 days 7 questions (21.11.2008 11:19:29)Which news heavyweight regrets saying no to Strictly Come Dancing - Paxman, Humphrys, Wark or Marr?
Who doesn't have a belly button? (20.11.2008 17:13:58)Underwear model Karolina Kurkova has no navel. Is a barely-there tummy button for cosmetic or medical reasons?
Papers ponder pre-budget report (21.11.2008 07:03:48)Most of Friday's papers indulge in speculation about what could be in store in next week's pre-budget report.
Polydactyl cat seeks a good home (21.11.2008 21:29:31)A cat with big paws and 26 toes could be looking for a new home after being taken in by Stroud Cats Protection.
Fan detained over pitch invasion (21.11.2008 17:06:08)A teenager who invaded the pitch during Celtic's match against Manchester United is locked up for six months.
OAP targeted in 'animal' attack (21.11.2008 19:02:43)An 18-year-old behaved "almost animal" when he punched, kicked and robbed a frail elderly pensioner in her home.
Web 'blow' to BBC Wales audiences (21.11.2008 14:02:20)BBC Wales controller Menna Richards says a decision to reject local news websites with video content is very disappointing.
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Kinnear open to role for Shearer (21.11.2008 18:38:26)Manager Joe Kinnear tells the BBC's Football Focus "the door is always open" for Alan Shearer to work at Newcastle.
Hatton & Malignaggi make weight (21.11.2008 23:41:21)Ricky Hatton and Paulie Malignaggi both make the weight ahead of their light-welterweight contest in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Berbatov & Brown out for Man Utd (21.11.2008 15:42:19)Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov will miss two games, while defender Wes Brown is out for up to five weeks.
Swansea 2-3 Birmingham (21.11.2008 22:42:04)A Kevin Phillips inspired Birmingham comeback ends Swansea's unbeaten Championship home record at the Liberty Stadium.
Gloucester 39-10 Bristol (21.11.2008 22:49:33)Gloucester climb to second in the Premiership table with a bonus-point victory in the West country derby against Bristol.
Gerrard vows to stay at Anfield (21.11.2008 18:04:07)Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says he wants to end his career at Anfield before turning to management.
Smith backs McCoist as successor (21.11.2008 20:10:03)Current Rangers manager Walter Smith would like his assistant Ally McCoist to be given the chance to take over as Ibrox boss.
Wenger considers Walcott damages (21.11.2008 15:16:00)Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger does not blame the FA for Theo Walcott's injury but has not ruled out pursuing compensation over his absence.
Lopez draws Spain level in final (21.11.2008 22:02:29)David Nalbandian and Feliciano Lopez win a match apiece to leave Argentina and Spain tied at 1-1 after day one of the Davis Cup final.
Australia v New Zealand (Sat) (21.11.2008 23:18:07)Australia are red-hot favourites to be crowned world champions for the 10th time in Saturday's World Cup final against New Zealand.
Middlesex upbeat over England duo (21.11.2008 20:25:54)Middlesex are "very optimistic" that their England batsmen Andrew Strauss and Owais Shah will be able to take part in next month's inaugural Champions League in India.
F1 boss faces divorce case (20.11.2008 18:43:00)The wife of Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone files for divorce, it is announced.
Smith calls for gymnastics cash (21.11.2008 16:02:23)Louis Smith, the first British gymnast to win an Olympic medal for 80 years, makes a passionate plea for more funding for his sport in the run-up to 2012.
Fisher moves up Hong Kong field (21.11.2008 12:12:07)Oliver Fisher and Oliver Wilson are among the leaders in Hong Kong, where 14-year-old Jason Hak becomes the youngest player to make the cut at a European Tour event.
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