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Unions to stage protest over jobs

The RMT said 77 per cent of its members balloted backed strike action at Network Rail

4:09am Friday 12th March 2010

Two unions were due to stage a demonstration outside Network Rail's headquarters in a row over jobs.

Youth held over 'harrassment' death

3:52am Friday 12th March 2010

Police have been quizzing a teenager arrested over the manslaughter of a man who was "tormented to death" by yobs.

CPS to decide on MP expenses case

3:45am Friday 12th March 2010

The Crown Prosecution Service is to announce whether it will bring charges against another politician over the expenses scandal.

Women who took Pill live longer

3:23am Friday 12th March 2010

Women who have ever taken the Pill can expect longer lives than those who have never been prescribed the oral contraceptive, research suggests.

Racism report backs teacher freedom

1:41am Friday 12th March 2010

Teachers should not be banned from joining organisations which promote racism and intolerance, a report has suggested.

Tories walk out of Ashcroft inquiry

1:19am Friday 12th March 2010

Tory MPs walked out of a cross-party inquiry into the award of a peerage to the controversial Conservative Party donor Lord Ashcroft, it has been disclosed.

Darling rules out 'giveaway' Budget

11:50pm Thursday 11th March 2010

Chancellor Alistair Darling has warned there would be no pre-election giveaway in the Budget.

Youth held over 'harassment' death

9:27pm Thursday 11th March 2010

A teenager has been arrested over the manslaughter of a man with learning difficulties who his neighbours claim was hounded to death by yobs.

Arrest over death of disabled man

9:09pm Thursday 11th March 2010

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over the death David Askew at his home in Hattersley, Greater Manchester Police said.