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The latest stories from the UK section of the BBC News web site.
More forces adopt 'Sarah's Law' (01.08.2010 10:56:24)A scheme that allows parents to check if someone has a history of child sex offences is to be extended to eight more police forces in England.
Ennis leads Great Britain gold rush (31.07.2010 21:04:31)Great Britain's Jessica Ennis wins European heptathlon gold after dominating the 800m finale to fend off her closest rival Nataliya Dobrynska.
Pakistan leader due in UK on tour (01.08.2010 05:13:55)Pakistan's president is due in Europe later for a trip that will take in the UK, amid tensions over David Cameron's comments about terrorism.
Child Trust Fund payments to drop (01.08.2010 04:01:02)Babies born this weekend will be last in the UK to receive the full payment to Child Trust Funds, as the scheme's phasing out begins.
UK troops 'uncover bomb factory' (31.07.2010 17:13:53)British troops targeting a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan have found a cache of bomb-making equipment, the Ministry of Defence says.
Cardiff 'must improve night life' (01.08.2010 09:37:55)Cardiff needs to do more to attract its own people into the city centre at night warns an AM, as a survey of residents is launched.
Blind bank manager's 200mph aim (01.08.2010 09:43:06)A bank manager from Greater Manchester will attempt to become the fastest blind man on earth later in a land speed record attempt in west Wales.
Symphony celebrates Yorkshire Day (01.08.2010 05:33:04)A symphony featuring more than 200 amateur musicians and lyrics by a 98-year-old great grandmother will air later to celebrate Yorkshire Day.
S4C chief 'faced plot,' fears AM (31.07.2010 15:49:45)A former heritage minister says he is concerned there may have been a plot to oust S4C's ex-chief executive.
Village mourns boat death girl, 9 (31.07.2010 09:18:46)Residents of a village from where a nine-year-old girl from south Wales has died in a rafting accident in Turkey have spoken of their shock and sadness.
Call over Scottish Water's status (01.08.2010 01:31:42)Accountants KPMG say politicians should give "detailed consideration" to changing the status of Scottish Water.
Motorcyclist dies in crash on A9 (01.08.2010 10:51:55)A motorcyclist dies after crashing her bike on a stretch of the A9 just south of Pitlochry on Saturday evening.
Man dies as powerboat overturns (31.07.2010 23:19:41)A man died when the boat he was in "flipped over" during the European and British National Powerboat Championships in Essex.
Man wanted over murder in Spain (31.07.2010 16:42:01)Spanish police are hunting for a Liverpool man who is suspected of shooting a father-of-two dead in a crowded bar in the Costa del Sol.
Prior guides England towards win (31.07.2010 20:53:22)England are on course for a resounding win in the first Test after an unbeaten century from Matt Prior and three early wickets in Pakistan's second innings.
A very delicate restoration (30.07.2010 17:38:54)A touch-up job from the past has much to teach us about bringing our history up to date, says Lisa Jardine in her Point of View column.
Is this reality show offensive? (30.07.2010 18:21:07)MTV reality show Jersey Shore is the latest example of Italian-Americans being stereotyped on television. Why?
Quiz of the week's news (30.07.2010 11:20:50)The Magazine's weekly quiz of the news, 7 days 7 questions - plus the Weekly Bonus Question.
Labour 'could be out for years' (31.07.2010 20:08:35)Labour leadership contender David Miliband warns that the party could be out of power for years at the final hustings meeting before the vote.
Prescott Iraq intelligence doubts (30.07.2010 13:27:43)The intelligence on Iraq's weapons threat was "not very substantial", former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott says.
Benefits face 'radical' shake-up (30.07.2010 16:17:53)Merging all tax credits and benefits into a single payment is one option being considered by Iain Duncan Smith in a "radical" welfare shake-up.
River punting gets fast and physical (31.07.2010 10:17:14)Punting would normally be seen as a tranquil way to pass a summer day on the river, but race punting is an altogether different affair.
Should squirrel be on the menu? (30.07.2010 23:15:43)A north London grocery store is committing "wildlife massacre" by selling squirrel meat, an animal welfare group has claimed. Vegetarians International Voice for Animals (Viva) accused a branch of Budgens of supporting a "barbaric and needless cull" of grey squirrels.
Widow's relief as remains found (30.07.2010 21:00:16)The widow of a man believed abducted and murdered by the IRA in 1981 said she felt sad but relieved that her husband's remains appeared to have been found. Kathleen Armstrong talks to the BBC's Paddy O'Flaherty about her "very mixed emotions".
BP boss scaling back oil effort (30.07.2010 20:46:21)Incoming BP chief executive Bob Dudley has said it is time to scale back some parts of the oil spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico.
Families' reaction to crash verdict (30.07.2010 16:14:34)The families of the victims of the Potters Bar train crash say they would like a public inquiry into the incident which killed seven people.
Thatcher rebrand? (01.08.2010 01:27:49)The government's academies may seem familiar, writes Mike Baker
No crying shame (30.07.2010 19:41:50)Babe and 19 other films that make men weep
Astronomy apps (30.07.2010 18:10:34)Nifty ways to star-spot and navigate the night sky
Newspaper review (01.08.2010 07:37:29)David Cameron's comments about Pakistan dominate
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Ennis leads Great Britain gold rush (31.07.2010 21:04:35)Great Britain's Jessica Ennis wins the European heptathlon title while Dai Greene secures victory in the 400m hurdles and Mo Farah takes 5,000m gold to add to his 10,000m victory.
Prior revels in England pressure (31.07.2010 23:09:13)Matt Prior says the pressure he faced at Trent Bridge spurred him on to a century that put England on the brink of victory against Pakistan.
Murray battles into final in LA (01.08.2010 08:24:48)Andy Murray reaches the Farmers Classic final in LA after coming through a topsy-turvy semi-final against Feliciano Lopez in Los Angeles.
Hamilton defiant on title hopes (31.07.2010 19:09:57)Lewis Hamilton believes his title challenge is not slipping away despite McLaren falling further behind championship rivals Red Bull and Ferrari.
GB pair win hurdles gold & silver (31.07.2010 20:40:22)Welsh pair Dai Greene and Rhys Williams claim gold and silver for Britain in the final of the men's 400m hurdles.
No third Milan stint for Beckham (31.07.2010 21:19:50)LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham will not return to AC Milan for a third time, coach Massimo Allegri says.
Tseng retains Birkdale Open lead (31.07.2010 19:23:47)An eagle at the 18th ensures Taiwan's Yani Tseng retains her four stroke lead after round three of the Women's Open at Birkdale.
Fisher faces fight for Irish Open (31.07.2010 19:10:49)England's Ross Fisher sees his lead at the Irish Open cut to only one shot after the third round in Killarney.
England lose to Germany in opener (31.07.2010 15:36:58)England fail to recover from a first-half mauling as they lose their Champions Trophy opener 4-2 to hosts Germany.
Victorious Marquez eyes Pacquiao (01.08.2010 10:03:24)Juan Manuel Marquez wants a third fight with Manny Pacquiao after retaining his WBA and WBO lightweight titles with a points win over Juan Diaz on Saturday.
Warrington 24-26 St Helens (31.07.2010 21:49:51)St Helens hold on for a thrilling victory against Warrington in a classic encounter.
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