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Figures show fall in railway crimes
Crime on Britain's railways has fallen for the eighth successive year, according to statistics.
Parents attack 'narrow' inquest '
The grieving parents of a baby boy killed by a falling lamppost have accused a coroner's court of failing to provide answers about their son's death.
Prosecution over runaway train
London Underground is to be prosecuted by the rail regulator over a runaway engineering train, it has been disclosed.
Appeal man bailed in dramatic twist
A young man who has always pleaded his innocence over a 2004 murder has enjoyed his first taste of freedom in more than seven years after a dramatic twist in his case at the Court of Appeal.
Unemployment fall 'welcome news'
The Government has welcomed a fall in unemployment and the number of dole claimants but admitted there were too many people in part-time jobs who wanted full-time work.
Short apprenticeships 'no benefit'
Apprenticeships of less than six months provide "no real benefit" to trainees or their employers, a parliamentary report has warned.
Three held after far-right protest
Three people were arrested as far right-groups were accused by police of using diversionary tactics to promote their message.
More growing own food to save cash
One in six adults have started growing their own food in the last four years, with the majority saying they have done so to save money, according to a poll.
Home-working side-effects revealed
Mothers face unexpected side-effects when they work from home, including higher energy bills and having more washing-up to do, according to a new study.
Cowell 'puzzled' by BBC's The Voice
Simon Cowell has criticised talent shows which are a "bad copy" of The X Factor and said he was "puzzled" by BBC show The Voice.
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Suarez row pressure worst for Evra
Patrice Evra has admitted the pressure he was under prior to his non-handshake with Luis Suarez was the greatest he had ever felt in his life.
Sacked Dalglish backs owners
Sacked Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has given his backing to owners Fenway Sports Group.
Strauss 'not losing taste for captaincy'
Andrew Strauss insists he is "not even close" to thinking he has had enough of the England captaincy, despite his long and vain search for his 20th Test century.
