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The latest stories from the UK section of the BBC News web site.
Huntley to sue over prison attack (31.07.2010 00:47:53)Soham killer Ian Huntley is to sue the Prison Service after his throat was slashed in an attack by a fellow inmate at a prison in County Durham.
Concern over rape medic shortage (31.07.2010 02:03:26)A lack of specialist medics to care for rape victims could be hampering conviction rates, doctors believe.
Venables' identity must be secret (30.07.2010 17:58:03)The new identity of Jon Venables must be kept secret because there is "compelling evidence" of a threat to his safety, a judge says.
UK soldiers push to clear Taliban (30.07.2010 14:06:48)Hundreds of UK soldiers launch an operation to clear Taliban insurgents from a key stronghold in southern Afghanistan.
Tax credit repayments 'to rocket' (31.07.2010 01:00:09)Many more people will have to pay back some of the money paid to them as tax credits because of Budget changes, experts say.
Killers among prisoners at large (30.07.2010 21:23:26)A total of 22 killers remain at large in the UK despite having their licences revoked and being recalled to prison.
Pair forced six children to beg (30.07.2010 20:44:32)A Romanian man and a woman are jailed for 30 months for forcing six children, the youngest aged two, to beg on London's streets.
Balding complains over sex jibe (30.07.2010 19:10:49)Sports presenter Clare Balding makes an official complaint to the Press Complaints Commission over an article which mocked her sexuality.
Widow's relief as remains found (30.07.2010 21:59:34)The widow of a man believed to have been killed by the IRA in 1981 said she felt sad but relieved that her husband's remains appeared to have been found.
Bishop backs 1971 killings probe (31.07.2010 00:58:30)A Catholic bishop calls for an independent inquiry into the deaths of 11 civilians killed by the Army in Ballymurphy in west Belfast in 1971.
Charges follow quad bike deaths (30.07.2010 16:04:16)Two men, 21 and 23, will face charges after a raid on a Cardiff shop ended with the deaths of two others on quad bikes.
Child, 3, drowned in garden pond (30.07.2010 17:01:42)A toddler drowned after falling into a garden pond during a visit to a house in Edinburgh, it has emerged.
Ash cloud cost firm £45,000 a day (31.07.2010 02:43:35)The grounding of flights because of volcanic ash cost an airports operator £45,000 each day air services were disrupted.
Coroner raises rail safety fears (30.07.2010 18:26:39)A coroner raises ongoing safety fears as an inquest jury blames a points failure for the 2002 Potters Bar train crash, in which seven died.
Sex parties banned at London home (30.07.2010 19:35:51)The High Court bans a man from staging sex parties and pole-dancing classes at the mansion he owns in central London.
Turner leads GB Euro medal haul (30.07.2010 22:14:21)Andy Turner leads Great Britain's medal haul on the fourth day of the European Championships as he takes gold in the 110m hurdles.
Anderson puts England in command (30.07.2010 18:52:22)Birthday boy James Anderson produces a superb bowling display to put England on top in the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
Quiz of the week's news (30.07.2010 11:20:50)The Magazine's weekly quiz of the news, 7 days 7 questions - plus the Weekly Bonus Question.
Choosing to be child-free (29.07.2010 12:50:59)More women in the developed world are choosing not to have children. So why do others think it's OK to question this decision?
The big cheese (28.07.2010 12:15:25)With thousands expected to flock to a major cheese fair, why are Britons taking this once-humble foodstuff so seriously?
Prescott Iraq intelligence doubts (30.07.2010 13:27:43)The intelligence on Iraq's weapons threat was "not very substantial", former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott says.
Benefits face 'radical' shake-up (30.07.2010 16:17:53)Merging all tax credits and benefits into a single payment is one option being considered by Iain Duncan Smith in a "radical" welfare shake-up.
Expenses four in appeals defeat (30.07.2010 12:12:42)Three ex-Labour MPs and an ex-Tory peer lose appeals over a ruling that they are not protected by parliamentary privilege from prosecution over expenses fraud allegations.
Widow's relief as remains found (30.07.2010 21:00:16)The widow of a man believed abducted and murdered by the IRA in 1981 said she felt sad but relieved that her husband's remains appeared to have been found. Kathleen Armstrong talks to the BBC's Paddy O'Flaherty about her "very mixed emotions".
BP boss scaling back oil effort (30.07.2010 20:46:21)Incoming BP chief executive Bob Dudley has said it is time to scale back some parts of the oil spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico.
Academies could cause coalition rift (31.07.2010 00:07:41)Education Secretary Michael Gove has insisted there is no rush for schools in England to become academies, after facing criticism over the number of schools coming forward. The issue threatens to cause a rift in the coalition, as Michael Crick reports.
Should squirrel be on the menu? (30.07.2010 23:15:43)A north London grocery store is committing "wildlife massacre" by selling squirrel meat, an animal welfare group has claimed. Vegetarians International Voice for Animals (Viva) accused a branch of Budgens of supporting a "barbaric and needless cull" of grey squirrels.
Corey does Kerrang! - he's 'desperate' (29.07.2010 23:26:02)Slipknot's Corey Taylor says he has hope for the rock scene, based on the large number of new bands nominated for the Kerrang! Awards.
Grand finale (30.07.2010 16:54:09)Lord Prescott brings curtain down on Iraq hearings in style
On the run (30.07.2010 15:34:30)Northern Cyprus is a "haven" for fugitives no longer
In Pictures (30.07.2010 12:34:16)Weston-super-Mare's Sand Sculpture Festival.
On your bike (30.07.2010 13:39:03)Testing London's new hire bicycles
Bad trip (30.07.2010 12:31:17)Are family holidays worth all the hassle?
Hoop dreams (30.07.2010 13:27:00)Did they really play croquet at the Olympics?
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Turner leads GB Euro medal haul (30.07.2010 22:14:31)Andy Turner leads Great Britain's medal haul on the fourth day of the European Championships as he takes gold in the 110m hurdles.
Anderson puts England in command (30.07.2010 18:52:22)Birthday boy James Anderson produces a superb bowling display to put England on top in the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
Vettel heads Alonso in practice (30.07.2010 15:37:40)Red Bull appear to be in control as McLaren struggle during second practice for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Leaders Wigan seal win at Leeds (30.07.2010 22:46:25)Pat Richards kicks 10 points as Wigan move one step closer to the Super League leader's shield with victory over defending champions Leeds.
Redknapp defends Parker pursuit (30.07.2010 11:04:05)Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp defends the club's pursuit of West Ham's Scott Parker insisting the Hammers are guilty of unsettling the midfielder.
Lennon confirms bid for McGeady (30.07.2010 19:00:46)Celtic manager Neil Lennon confirms the club have received "a big offer" for midfielder Aiden McGeady.
Robinson back for love of rugby (30.07.2010 13:53:14)Jason Robinson says his love of rugby union is the reason he has come out of retirement at the age of 36.
Fisher misses out on historic 59 (30.07.2010 21:41:37)England's Ross Fisher misses out on carding the European Tour's first-ever 59 by two shots during the second round of the Irish Open.
Baltacha bows out of Istanbul Cup (30.07.2010 19:09:05)Elena Baltacha fails to build on her win over top seed Francesca Schiavone as she loses 6-4 6-0 to Germany's Andrea Petkovic at the Istanbul Cup.
Kirkham appointed England captain (29.07.2010 18:31:59)East Grinstead midfielder Glenn Kirkham is named as captain for England's Champions Trophy campaign after Barry Middleton was ruled out through injury.
Midday 'strong' for Nassau Stakes (30.07.2010 18:07:12)Jockey Tom Queally insists he would not swap his ride on Midday for any of the filly's rivals in the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood on Saturday (1505 BST).
Tseng opens four-shot Open lead (30.07.2010 22:32:54)Yani Tseng shoots a second successive 68 to open up a four-shot lead at the British Women's Open at Royal Birkdale.
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