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Calls to raise crime age rejected 3 hours ago
The new Children's Commissioner for England, Maggie Atkinson, has said the age of criminal responsibility should be raised from ten to twelve.
Greece to receive financial support 7 hours ago
Greece looks set to receive support from eurozone countries to help solve its financial crisis.
New future for Afghan police recruits 7 hours ago
In Helmand province, 150 new Afghan police recruits have graduated, as part of an ambitious plan to increase the size of the country's police force.
Out of hours GP care 'varies' 7 hours ago
Patients in England receive differing quality or service from out of hours GP care, with one-in-five people saying the service is poor, according to a report.
Fears over Muslim prison 'gangs' 18 hours ago
Violent Islamic extremism is being promoted in prisons across England and Wales, according to inmates who have been speaking exclusively to the BBC.

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UK selects Eurovision entrant 15 hours ago
Teenager Josh Dubovie has been chosen to represent the UK in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
Comedians find the libel laws unfunny 1 day ago
Comedian Robin Ince on why libel laws in England and Wales are just not funny.
Lost Boys actor Haim dies aged 38 3 days ago
The Lost Boys actor Corey Haim has died aged 38, the Los Angeles coroner's office has confirmed. Lost Boys footage courtesy of Warner Home Video.
Author Sue Townsend's kidney appeal 3 days ago
On the eve of World Kidney Day, Adrian Mole Author Sue Townsend - who underwent a kidney transplant operation last year - is appealing for people to come forward as altruistic donors.
Standing ovation for new Lloyd Webber show 3 days ago
Andrew Lloyd Webber and the cast of his new musical, Love Never Dies, received a standing ovation at its world premiere performance in London on Tuesday.

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