World & UK News for 23 April 2010

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Tories ahead but short of majority Apr 23 2010

The first opinion poll to be taken after Thursday night's General Election TV debate showed Conservatives maintaining their advantage, but failing to establish the kind of lead they need to win an overall majority in Parliament.Read

Second man charged over shooting Apr 23 2010

A second man has been charged with the murder of a teenage girl who was shot in the neck at a takeaway restaurant, Scotland Yard said.Read

Man charged with 1982 murders Apr 23 2010

A man has been charged with murdering a woman and her two children nearly 30 years ago, Scotland Yard said.Read

Disabled man beaten to death Apr 23 2010

Police have launched a murder inquiry after a 62-year-old disabled man was beaten to death in his home.Read

Duke injured in carriage accident Apr 23 2010

The Duke of Edinburgh has suffered a "minor" ankle injury in a carriage driving accident.Read

Baby P chief considers appeal Apr 23 2010

Former children's services chief Sharon Shoesmith is considering an appeal after losing her High Court battle against being sacked following the death of Baby P.Read

Brown warns against 'novice' rivals Apr 23 2010

Gordon Brown has urged voters not to put Britain's "fragile" economic recovery at risk by entrusting control to his "novice" rivals.Read

Five held after teenager shot dead Apr 23 2010

Five people, including two women, have been arrested after a teenager was shot dead at a flat.Read

Britons return as cruise ship docks Apr 23 2010

Around 2,200 holidaymakers rescued by a brand new cruise ship have finally got back to Britain.Read

Family's tribute to killed teenager Apr 23 2010

A teenager who was found dying in the road after being stabbed in the chest was a "clever, polite, well-loved lad", his family has said.Read

9/11 accused set for compensation Apr 23 2010

A man who was wrongly accused of training the September 11 attackers will be given compensation, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed.Read

Anger over handling of car bombing Apr 23 2010

Police in Northern Ireland faced growing anger after being accused of abandoning an area prior to a car bomb attack.Read

Ash-alert RAF jets return to skies Apr 23 2010

The RAF's Typhoon Eurofighters have taken to the skies again after tests showed volcanic ash found in engines caused no damage.Read

AA strike plans axed as deal struck Apr 23 2010

The threat of a strike by AA patrol staff has been lifted as new proposals were put forward to end a row over pensions.Read

Clegg: Election is wide open Apr 23 2010

The General Election is the "most exciting and unpredictable" for a generation, Nick Clegg has said.Read

Protest as BNP launches manifesto Apr 23 2010

British National Party leader Nick Griffin has launched the party's election manifesto, declaring the document was a "serious piece of political kit".Read

Sweet firm fined over crush death Apr 23 2010

Britain's biggest independent confectionery firm has been fined £300,000 after a foreign worker was crushed to death in one of its sweet-making machines, health and safety watchdogs said.Read

Family guilty of lagoon body murder Apr 23 2010

Five members of a family have been found guilty over the death of a man whose decapitated body was found in a lake.Read

Economic recovery weakness exposed Apr 23 2010

Weakness in the UK recovery was exposed as official figures showed a slowdown in economic growth in the first three months of 2010.Read

Baby P chief loses sacking battle Apr 23 2010

Former children's services chief Sharon Shoesmith has lost her High Court battle over her sacking following the death of Baby P.Read

Pilot at William's base changes sex Apr 23 2010

A helicopter pilot stationed at the same RAF base as Prince William is to undergo a sex change, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.Read

Brown's novices warning on economy Apr 23 2010

Gordon Brown warned that his "novice" rivals could not be trusted to run the economy as he vowed to fight "as though my life depended upon it" to secure the return of a Labour government.Read

Probe after teenager found dead Apr 23 2010

Murder squad detectives have launched an inquiry after a teenager was found dead at a house.Read

Car bombers 'hell-bent on killing' Apr 23 2010

Dissident republicans who bombed a police station near the Irish border are hell-bent on killing police officers, it was claimed.Read

Economy growth weaker than expected Apr 23 2010

The fragility of the UK's recovery was highlighted as official estimates showed weaker than expected economic growth in the first three months of 2010.Read

Clegg bandwagon halted claim rivals Apr 23 2010

The Conservatives and Labour have claimed that they had halted Nick Clegg's bandwagon after the second leaders' debate failed to throw up a decisive result.Read

Bomb response firefighters hailed Apr 23 2010

Firefighters have been hailed as heroes after evacuating residents moments before a car bomb exploded outside a police station in Northern Ireland.Read

BNP to launch election manifesto Apr 23 2010

The British National Party is to launch its General Election manifesto - a week after its leader promised the document would "surprise" voters.Read

Three injured in Armagh bomb attack Apr 23 2010

Three people were injured after a bomb exploded outside a police station in Northern Ireland, police said.Read

Economy focus after spirited debate Apr 23 2010

Crucial economic figures are released on Friday following a lively TV debate in which none of the party leaders managed to deliver a knockout blow.Read

Ruling over Baby P council chief Apr 23 2010

Former children's services chief Sharon Shoesmith is to learn the result of her High Court battle over her sacking in the wake of the Baby P tragedy.Read

Nation celebrates St George's Day Apr 23 2010

Celebrations to mark St George's Day are taking place across the country and will continue over the weekend.Read

Jets back to work after ash alert Apr 23 2010

The RAF hopes to resume Typhoon training flights after deposits of volcanic ash in engines sparked a fresh scare over British air safety.Read

City staff to share £6.8bn bonuses Apr 23 2010

The City's bonus pot is forecast to swell to £6.8 billion this year - but researchers suggest the taxman will scoop up more than workers.Read

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