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Asbos: Smith accused of 'giving up'

The Government has been accused of "giving up" on Asbos after the latest official figures showed a sharp fall in the numbers being issued. Read

Gunman and wife 'deeply committed'

A barrister shot dead by police had a "strong union" with his wife and the couple were "deeply committed to each other", according to a statement released on her behalf. Read

Fears for Britons missing in Burma

Aid has begun to trickle into cyclone-hit Burma as it emerged 17 British nationals were among the tens of thousands of people still unaccounted for. Read

Teenager cleared of 'poem' murder

A teenager branded a killer in a poem displayed on lampposts and bus stops has been cleared of murder. Read

Fatal house blast probe must wait

Forensic experts may have to wait until Friday to gather evidence into what caused a massive explosion that left a man dead. Read

Gunman 'had multiple bullet wounds'

A barrister killed in a five-hour shootout with police died of multiple bullet wounds, sources have said. Read

Bouncy castle boy awarded damages

A teenager who was brain damaged when he was kicked in the head on a bouncy castle has won his damages action against the couple who hired it for their children's birthday party. Read

Royal Mail profits fall by 30%

The Royal Mail's profits have fallen by almost a third to £162 million, the lowest figure for five years. Read

Interest rates are held at 5%

Homeowners hoping for a back-to-back cut in borrowing costs have been left frustrated after the Bank of England kept interest rates at 5%. Read

Gunman's family demand answers

The family of a barrister killed in a gun siege have demanded answers over how he met his death. Read

Plans to tackle anti-social conduct

Officials from housing benefits officers to TV licence inspectors are to be enlisted in the fight against anti-social behaviour, under plans unveiled by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. Read

Blast: Police launch murder probe

Detectives are investigating whether a man found dead after a massive explosion ripped through four homes was murdered. Read

ITV fined £5.6m over phone-in scam

ITV has been hit with a record £5.67 million fine by Ofcom over a spate of premium rate phone-in scandals. Read

Four on Tamil Tiger terror charges

Four men have been charged with conspiring to support the banned terrorist Tamil Tigers organisation. Read

Man killed as blast wrecks house

One man was killed and two people were injured when an explosion tore through a suburban street. Read

Britons missing after Burma cyclone

Seventeen Britons in Burma remain unaccounted for following the devastating cyclone that killed as many as 100,000 people, the Foreign Office said. Read

Straw to face prison officers

Justice Secretary Jack Straw is expected to receive a hostile reception when he addresses prison officers amid warnings of growing industrial unrest over pay. Read

Rates expected to be frozen

Bank of England policymakers are expected to keep interest rates on hold, but pressure is mounting for a back-to-back cut after this week's flurry of disappointing economic news. Read

Winehouse bailed after drugs arrest

Amy Winehouse has been released on bail after being questioned by police over alleged drug offences, Scotland Yard said. Read

Gunman's post-mortem results due

Results of a post-mortem examination on the body of a barrister shot dead following a stand-off with armed police are due to be released by investigators. Read

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