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UK hostages on Saudi tanker named (19.11.2008 18:38:25)Two UK hostages on the Saudi Arabian oil tanker hijacked by Somali pirates are named, as families call for a safe return.
Bosch confirms 250 jobs at risk (19.11.2008 21:40:42)The company says 250 posts could be lost, bringing the total number of jobs under threat in Wales to 750 in two days.
Sergeant quits Strictly contest (19.11.2008 20:21:51)John Sergeant has pulled out of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing because winning would have been "a joke too far", he says.
Lloyds TSB approves HBOS takeover (19.11.2008 17:30:07)Lloyds TSB shareholders vote in favour of taking over HBOS as well as taking bail-out money from the government.
Shannon 'given drugs for months' (19.11.2008 19:08:04)Missing youngster Shannon Matthews was given a sedative drug for up to 20 months before she disappeared, a court hears.
Baby P doctor 'deeply affected' (19.11.2008 16:47:32)A doctor accused of failing to spot Baby P's injuries during an examination says she has been "deeply affected" by his death.
BNP members 'targeted by threats' (19.11.2008 18:03:54)BNP members say they have received threatening phone calls and e-mails after their details were published on the internet.
Grants company loses its contract (19.11.2008 18:07:27)Liberata, the company behind severe delays in students' education maintenance allowances, has lost its contract to Capita.
Child abuse 'lessons not learnt' (19.11.2008 15:51:21)The inadequacy of many reviews of child abuse cases in England means lessons are not learnt, says Ofsted's annual report.
Live text - International friendlies (19.11.2008 19:29:40)England, Wales and Northern Ireland are in international friendly action on Wednesday while Maradona-mania hits Glasgow as Scotland host Argentina.
Swann added to England ODI squad (19.11.2008 11:43:02)Nottinghamshire spinner Graeme Swann is named in England's 12-man squad for the third one-day international on Thursday.
UK migration (19.11.2008 15:38:25)What the figures tell us about the population
Hoodwinked (19.11.2008 20:59:24)How two criminals fooled the British judicial system
Leaked BNP list (19.11.2008 15:52:17)What effect will publication have on the party?
Mardell's Europe (12.11.2008 10:31:58)Why fishermen are letting cod slip the net
Latin lessons (19.11.2008 14:29:47)What do UK schools share with Venezuela?
Under red lights (19.11.2008 15:55:29)Women in the sex industry give their view on clampdown
Clegg proposes 'government bank' (19.11.2008 17:23:57)The Lib Dems say the government has been 'supine' with banks and should consider lending directly to business and homeowners.
'No reason' for family killings (19.11.2008 17:06:33)A Newcastle man accused of murdering four family members could not say why he did not spare his children, a court hears.
Woolworths in stores sale talks (19.11.2008 15:32:53)Struggling High Street chain Woolworths confirms that it is in talks about the possible sale of its retail business.
Prostitute users face clampdown (19.11.2008 15:26:32)Paying for sex with prostitutes who are controlled by pimps or illegally trafficked to the UK is to be outlawed.
Unions hold crisis Hoover talks (19.11.2008 18:40:29)Unions hold crisis talks with Hoover managers in south Wales and the assembly government after 337 jobs are threatened.
Boy aged 14 admits having gun (19.11.2008 18:47:34)A boy of 13 found with a gun, a silencer and ammunition is the youngest person arrested in London for possessing a firearm, police say.
Doctor Who (before the Tardis) (19.11.2008 11:22:41)It's hard to believe given its current ratings success, but newly-released documents show the creators of Doctor Who were very nervous their show would fail when it launched in the early 1960s.
Sitcom quiz (19.11.2008 13:50:53)Do you know Only Fools from Fawlty Towers? Test your knowledge in the Magazine midweek sitcom quiz.
In pictures: New loos for old (19.11.2008 16:15:49)A nursery school toilet that didn't even flush - until volunteers spent 10 weeks building a new one.
BNP members 'exposed' (19.11.2008 06:52:33)A leaked list purporting to name 10,000 members of the British National Party leads several of Wednesday's newspapers.
Rhys accused denies shooting link (19.11.2008 19:44:21)A man denies starting the chain of events that led to the fatal shooting of schoolboy Rhys Jones in Liverpool.
PM finance meeting 'very useful' (19.11.2008 18:27:02)The first and deputy first ministers press Gordon Brown for financial aid ahead of Thursday's executive meeting.
Ritchie funding move 'unlawful' (19.11.2008 18:58:53)Margaret Ritchie acted unlawfully when she withdrew more than £1m funding from a project in loyalist areas, a court hears.
Vicky experienced 'violent death' (19.11.2008 18:09:31)A pathologist tells the Vicky Hamilton murder trial that bruising found on her body suggested she met a violent death.
Business leaders urge tax rethink (19.11.2008 21:22:30)The impact of the proposed local income tax would be "spine-chilling" in the current economic climate, business leaders warn.
Canoe death boy 'did not drown' (19.11.2008 18:52:06)A teenager who died during a canoeing trip did not drown, tests have show, and his death is still unexplained.
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Live text - International friendlies (19.11.2008 19:29:40)England, Wales and Northern Ireland are in international friendly action on Wednesday while Maradona-mania hits Glasgow as Scotland host Argentina.
Swann added to England ODI squad (19.11.2008 11:43:02)Nottinghamshire spinner Graeme Swann is named in England's 12-man squad for the third one-day international on Thursday.
Walcott faces anxious wait (19.11.2008 12:38:00)Arsenal winger Theo Walcott could be out for up to three months after dislocating his right shoulder during England training.
Benayoun threatens to leave Reds (19.11.2008 11:35:42)Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun threatens to leave after becoming frustrated with manager Rafa Benitez's policy of using him as a substitute
Brazil ace Ronaldo could retire (19.11.2008 14:00:38)Former Brazil striker Ronaldo admits he could retire, despite fighting back from a serious knee injury.
Man Utd fans make ticket protest (19.11.2008 13:39:45)Manchester United supporters complain to a government watchdog over the way season ticket holders are treated.
Scrum must 'step it up' - Mears (19.11.2008 08:22:43)Hooker Lee Mears says England's scrum must improve against South Africa after their poor display against Australia.
Clubs 'must help England' (19.11.2008 11:44:58)Jason Robinson says the "inbuilt selfishness" of many Super League clubs needs to change after England's World Cup failure.
Smith and Amla punish Bangladesh (19.11.2008 17:28:11)Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla hit unbeaten centuries as South Africa reach 299-1 on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh in Bloemfontein.
Hatton Sr backs coaching regime (19.11.2008 15:53:49)Ricky Hatton's father says new trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr has not made major changes to his son's style ahead of his fight against Paulie Malignaggi.
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