Local News
Police prepare for EDL march in Redditch
West Mercia Police say they'll have a significant presence on the streets of Redditch when a march by the English Defence League takes place this weekend.
BREAKING NEWS: Charges dropped against Warwickshire fire service manager
A fire service manager on trial in connection with the deaths of four Warwickshire firefighters in a warehouse blaze has had the charges against him dropped.
Charity for fallen soldier marks six month anniversary
The family of a Claverdon soldier killed in Afghanistan have raised £100,000 for injured troops - 6 months on from launching a charitable organisation in his name.
Troops honoured in Warwick
Up to two thousand people are expected to pack into Warwick Castle today (Friday) to honour local troops.
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Headlines
Breivik Survivor: My Scars Are Sign Of Victory
A teenage girl who survived after being shot during Anders Behring Breivik's massacre on Utoya island in Norway has said her scars are a sign of victory over the mass killer.
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Skydiver Aims To Land Without Parachute
A stuntman will attempt to make aviation history later by becoming the first skydiver in the world to land without the use of a parachute.
Shafilea Ahmed: Sister Continues Evidence
The sister of Shafilea Ahmed is continuing her evidence in court, a day after she claimed her parents repeatedly abused their daughter.
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Honeymooner 'Cried Out As She Was Strangled'
A woman on her honeymoon in Mauritius cried out as she was strangled by her attackers in her hotel room, a court has heard.
Calls For Review Of Facebook Shares Launch
The top two US financial regulators have said the Facebook share launch should be reviewed, putting fresh pressure on the company, its embattled lead underwriter and the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Mini Heatwave Here To Stay - For A While Anyway
Weather experts are predicting the hottest day of the year so far as temperatures continue to soar across Britain.
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Showbiz
First Gay Wedding For A Comic Book Superhero
X-Men is set to make comic book history by featuring the first same-sex marriage of a superhero.
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Diaz: What Not To Expect When You're Expecting
Cameron Diaz has warned cinema-goers her latest film, named after pregnancy manual What To Expect When You're Expecting, is no guide to child-bearing.
China TV Host In 'Foreign Trash' Racism Row
A Chinese TV presenter has defended himself against claims of racism after launching an attack on "foreign trash" on a microblog website.
Language Barrier: Loach's New Film At Cannes
British director Ken Loach is in the running for the prestigious Palme d'Or award at Cannes, despite the Scottish accents in his latest film reportedly being so impenetrable even English-speaking viewers need subtitles.
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Videos
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'Landmark' Election For Post-Mubarak Egypt
Egyptians are going to the polls in the first "free and fair" presidential election in the nation's history, 15 months after Hosni Mubarak was ousted from power.
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Boy Saved After Riding Into Rush Hour Traffic
A three-year-old was rescued by a police officer after riding his toy motorbike down a bustling road in China during rush hour.
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Honeymooner 'Cried Out As She Was Strangled'
A woman on her honeymoon in Mauritius cried out as she was strangled by her attackers in her hotel room, a court has heard.
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Barton Ban: Footballer Set To Discover Fate
Joey Barton is facing an FA disciplinary hearing which will decide the length of his ban following an ill-tempered sending off at the Etihad Stadium 10 days ago.
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