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Yobs blamed for Cup fans' rampage

A small minority of yobs were to blame for the violence that marred the Uefa Cup final in Manchester, police and council chiefs said. Read

Man remanded over Jimmy murder

A 19-year-old man has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of 16-year-old schoolboy Jimmy Mizen. Read

I won't resign over book - Cherie

Cherie Blair has responded to criticism from Dr David Kelly's family by saying it would have been "impossible" to write her memoirs without including information about the Government adviser's death. Read

Brown 'right man', despite mistakes

Gordon Brown has insisted he is still the right man to lead Britain through tough economic times - despite admitting "mistakes" over the 10p tax rate abolition. Read

Two jailed for radio robbery murder

Two drug addict brothers have been jailed for life for killing a hard-working father who tried to stop them stealing his £5 van radio. Read

Flexible working set to be extended

The Government has announced plans to give an extra 4.5 million parents the right to request flexible working, saying it will be a big boost for busy parents. Read

PM's vow on 'long-term decisions'

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said he is determined to continue taking decisions in the long-term interests of the country, even if they prove unpopular in the short term. Read

Inquiry after Cup Final rampage

An inquiry is under way after football fans went on the rampage, marring the Uefa Cup Final. Read

Raids net armed robbery suspects

More than 150 police officers have carried out a series of dawn raids in connection with a string of armed robberies. Read

Girl crime up 25% in three years

The number of crimes committed by girls has risen by a quarter in three years, according to new figures. Read

Quake tourists 'safe and well'

Nineteen British holidaymakers missing after being caught up in the Chinese earthquake have been found safe and well, the British ambassador to China has said. Read

Tourists 'safe' in earthquake zone

The Foreign Office is investigating reports that 19 British tourists missing after being caught up in the Chinese earthquake have been found. Read

Man in court over street stabbing

An 18-year-old will appear in court accused of murdering a man in broad daylight in London's Oxford Street. Read

Police 'upset' at football clashes

Police have expressed their disappointment after the Uefa Cup Final was marred by clashes between fans and riot police. Read

Brown to face media grilling

Gordon Brown will continue his political fightback as he faces a media grilling on the Government's troubles and his plans to recover from them. Read

Brothers sentenced for murder

Two drug addict brothers labelled "low-life and scumbags" by police will be sentenced for killing a hard-working father who tried stop them stealing his van radio. Read

Man in court over Jimmy murder

A man will appear in court charged with the murder of 16-year-old "gentle giant" Jimmy Mizen. Read

Andrew takes on academy school role

The Duke of York is backing one of the Government's most controversial education schemes by becoming president of an academy school. Read

Apology for mosque documentary slur

The Crown Prosecution Service and West Midlands Police are to publicly apologise and pay a six-figure sum for accusing a Channel 4 documentary exposing extremism in Britain's mosques of misleading editing, the broadcaster said. Read

Children included in crime figures

Children under 16 are to be included in the Government's flagship crime figures for the first time, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has announced. Read