National News for 11 June 2009

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Husband 'shocked' by abuse charges Jun 11 2009

The husband of a female nursery worker charged with sexually assaulting children has said he is "shocked" by the allegations.Read

Man accused of toddler blaze murder Jun 11 2009

A South Wales man has been charged with the murder of a three-year-old girl who died following an arson attack on her home.Read

Carradine's death 'was not suicide' Jun 11 2009

The independent forensics expert who examined David Carradine's body has said the actor did not commit suicide.Read

Man Utd accept £80m bid for Ronaldo Jun 11 2009

Manchester United have accepted a world-record £80 million bid from Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo.Read

Student killers' sentences reviewed Jun 11 2009

The "sadistic" killers of French students Laurent Bonomo and Gabriel Ferez could be given longer prison terms after the case was called in by the Attorney General.Read

Doherty charged in new drugs probe Jun 11 2009

Singer Pete Doherty has been charged with dangerous driving, drink-driving, possession of a Class A drug and driving without a licence or insurance.Read

Fresh walkout over jobs at refinery Jun 11 2009

Hundreds of workers have walked out on unofficial strike in a fresh row over jobs at an oil refinery hit by wildcat action earlier this year.Read

Doherty arrested in new drugs probe Jun 11 2009

Singer Pete Doherty has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and drug possession - half an hour after playing a gig.Read

Trucker jailed for girl's abduction Jun 11 2009

A lorry driver who had sex with a 15-year-old girl he met in an internet chatroom before taking her to France has been jailed for five years.Read

Husband quizzed on body-in-bin find Jun 11 2009

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of his wife, whose body was found dumped in a wheelie bin.Read

Pete Doherty faces new drugs probe Jun 11 2009

Singer Pete Doherty has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and drug possession - half an hour after playing a gig.Read

Global swine flu pandemic declared Jun 11 2009

World health bosses have declared the swine flu outbreak the first global flu pandemic for more than 40 years.Read

WHO 'to declare swine flu pandemic' Jun 11 2009

Speculation has grown that world health bosses could declare the swine flu outbreak the first global flu pandemic for more than 40 years.Read

Six men jailed over paedophile ring Jun 11 2009

Six men have been jailed for their involvement in a paedophile ring.Read

Husband held over body in bin find Jun 11 2009

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of his wife, whose body was found dumped in a wheelie bin.Read

Sir Chris hails mother at ceremony Jun 11 2009

Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy praised his mother as he was knighted at Buckingham Palace - as she was honoured with an MBE for an outstanding career in nursing.Read

New walkout over jobs at refinery Jun 11 2009

Hundreds of workers have walked out on unofficial strike in a fresh row over jobs at an oil refinery hit by wildcat action earlier this year.Read

Trio convicted of Kinsella murder Jun 11 2009

Three youths have been found guilty of murdering Ben Kinsella, the 16-year-old brother of former EastEnders actress Brooke Kinsella.Read

Anger as nursery worker faces court Jun 11 2009

A female nursery worker has been jeered and spat at when she appeared in court charged with sexual assault and making and distributing child abuse images.Read

Tory students suspended over jokes Jun 11 2009

Two Tories have been suspended from the party following allegations of racism at Oxford University's Conservative Association.Read

United accept £80m Real Ronaldo bid Jun 11 2009

Manchester United have accepted a world-record £80 million bid from Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo.Read

Porn charge nursery worker remanded Jun 11 2009

A female nursery worker charged with several counts of sexual assault and making and distributing child porn has been remanded in custody.Read

Mortgage lending in jump of 16% Jun 11 2009

There was a 16% jump in mortgage lending to people buying a new home during April, further adding to evidence that the housing market is beginning to stabilise.Read

Councils slammed over Iceland banks Jun 11 2009

"Complacent" councils which invested millions of pounds with Icelandic banks just before they collapsed have come under fire from MPs.Read

Widdecombe in bid to become speaker Jun 11 2009

Veteran Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe said she wants to "restore the reputation" of the House of Commons as she bids to become the new Commons Speaker.Read

Hopes of deal to end Tube strike Jun 11 2009

London Underground has said services are running on more than half of its lines despite a continued strike by Tube workers, amid hopes of fresh talks to resolve the dispute.Read

Commuters endure more strike misery Jun 11 2009

London's commuters are enduring major travel disruption again as talks between union leaders and transport bosses continue amid the Tube strike.Read

Porn charge nursery worker in court Jun 11 2009

A female nursery worker is appearing in court charged with seven offences, including making and distributing indecent images of children and sexual assault.Read

Flu 'pandemic' announcement awaited Jun 11 2009

There is speculation that world health bosses could declare the swine flu outbreak the first global flu pandemic for more than 40 years.Read

Flood-hit areas will get more rain Jun 11 2009

Flood warnings remain in force for parts of northern England after torrential rain poured into homes and caused gridlock on the roads.Read

Iceland bank crash councils rapped Jun 11 2009

"Complacent" councils which invested millions of pounds with Icelandic banks just before they collapsed have come under fire from MPs.Read

Gunman kills Holocaust museum guard Jun 11 2009

An 88-year-old gunman with a violent anti-Semitic past has opened fire with a rifle inside the crowded US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington.Read

Rent row minister 'had no receipts' Jun 11 2009

Government minister Shahid Malik was unable to produce receipts or a rental agreement to back up his claims that he was not renting out his constituency home at a preferential rate, it has been disclosed.Read

Second day of Tube strike misery Jun 11 2009

London's commuters are facing major travel disruption again as talks between union leaders and transport bosses continued amid the Tube strike.Read

Half the country may have hayfever Jun 11 2009

More than half of us could be suffering from hay fever by 2060, a researcher has claimed.Read

Mandelson warns against nationalism Jun 11 2009

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson will issue a warning against a bunker mentality in Britain in the midst of the economic recession and the rise of euroscepticism.Read

Tsvangirai pokes fun at PM Brown Jun 11 2009

Zimbabwe's prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai has made fun of Gordon Brown's flagging political fortunes.Read

US promoter sues pop singer Jackson Jun 11 2009

A New Jersey concert promoter has sued entertainer Michael Jackson for £24.4m for allegedly breaching a contract to play a reunion concert with other family members.Read

Porn charge nursery woman in court Jun 11 2009

A female nursery worker is due to appear in court charged with seven offences, including making and distributing indecent images of children and sexual assault.Read

Widdecombe in bid for Speaker's job Jun 11 2009

Tory Ann Widdecombe is the latest MP to announce a bid to become the new Commons Speaker.Read

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