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The latest stories from the UK section of the BBC News web site.
Pakistan protest over PM comments (31.07.2010 12:23:10)Pakistani intelligence officials cancel a visit to Britain in protest at comments made by David Cameron about Pakistan's alleged links to terror.
'Progress' in new Afghan mission (31.07.2010 15:34:21)British forces are said to be consolidating their hold on ground seized in a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan.
Huntley to sue over prison attack (31.07.2010 08:54:05)Soham killer Ian Huntley is to sue the Prison Service after his throat was slashed in an attack by a fellow inmate at a prison in County Durham.
Probe as wedding guests fall ill (31.07.2010 14:07:34)The Health Protection Agency (HPA) investigates why at least 15 people fell ill during a wedding reception at a social club.
Concern over rape medic shortage (31.07.2010 02:03:26)A lack of specialist medics to care for rape victims could be hampering conviction rates, doctors believe.
Tax credit repayments 'to soar' (31.07.2010 14:39:55)Many more people will face having to pay back some of the money paid to them as tax credits because of Budget changes, experts say.
Men questioned over explosives (31.07.2010 10:45:03)Two men from north Wales are being questioned at a central London police station over possible explosives offences.
Rowers racing to Atlantic record (31.07.2010 12:42:04)Four rowers are only 20 nautical miles away from smashing a 114-year-old transatlantic record as they approach Bishop's Rock off the Isles of Scilly.
Village mourns boat death girl (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.
Funeral for boy drowned in pond (31.07.2010 14:18:18)A funeral service is held for a toddler who drowned after falling into a garden pond in Edinburgh earlier this month.
Addresses set to lose county name (31.07.2010 10:07:44)Counties appear set to be dropped from postal addresses in future years after complaints about out-of-date names.
Blind driver targets speed record (31.07.2010 08:54:29)A bank manager from Sale, Greater Manchester, is hoping to become the first blind person to drive a car at more than 200mph.
S4C chief 'faced plot,' claims AM (31.07.2010 15:49:45)A former heritage minister claims members of the S4C authority may have plotted to oust the TV channel's former chief executive.
'Mindless' poisoning of falcons (31.07.2010 11:54:20)Wildlife officers are hunting those responsible for poisoning two peregrine falcons, found dead in south Wales.
Scotland 'needs financial powers' (31.07.2010 12:45:22)The Scottish government says the argument for Scotland gaining more financial powers has to be won in order to grow the economy.
Ash cloud cost firm £45,000 a day (31.07.2010 02:43:35)The grounding of flights because of volcanic ash cost an airports operator £45,000 each day air services were disrupted.
Man charged over metro stop rape (31.07.2010 11:44:19)A man will appear in court charged with rape after a 16-year-old girl was attacked at a Tyne and Wear Metro station in North Shields.
Chinese lantern causes crop fire (31.07.2010 11:29:05)A Chinese lantern, released as part of birthday celebrations, causes a severe crop fire when it lands in a barley field.
Live - England v Pakistan (31.07.2010 11:28:18)Pakistan need eight more runs to avoid the follow-on when they resume their first innings against England on day three of the first Test.
Ennis ready for heptathlon battle (31.07.2010 13:33:08)Great Britain's Jessica Ennis admits she faces a tough battle in the last two events if she is to add European heptathlon gold to her world title.
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.
Family getaway or get away? (30.07.2010 12:31:17)They frequently end in disaster and can be anything but relaxing. Why do we persist with the ordeal of family holidays?
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.
Expenses four in appeals defeat (30.07.2010 12:12:42)Three ex-Labour MPs and an ex-Tory peer lose appeals over a ruling that they are not protected by parliamentary privilege from prosecution over expenses fraud allegations.
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.
Astronomy apps (30.07.2010 18:10:34)Nifty ways to star-spot and navigate the night sky
Newspaper review (31.07.2010 07:15:38)Prescott claim 'tittle tattle led us to war' considered
Unsung heroes (30.07.2010 13:58:52)Extraordinary stories of ordinary people who helped at Potters Bar
On the run (30.07.2010 15:34:30)Northern Cyprus is a "haven" for fugitives no longer
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Flying Vettel takes Hungary pole (31.07.2010 15:10:47)Red Bull dominate qualifying for the Hungarian GP, with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber on the front row ahead of the Ferraris.
Live - England v Pakistan (31.07.2010 11:28:18)England wickets are tumbling after lunch on the third day of the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
Ennis ready for heptathlon battle (31.07.2010 13:33:08)Great Britain's Jessica Ennis admits she faces a tough battle in the last two events if she is to add European heptathlon gold to her world title.
Below-par Murray reaches LA semis (31.07.2010 08:30:44)Britain's Andy Murray beats Alejandro Falla at the Farmers Classic in Los Angeles, but the top seed has plenty to work on ahead of his semi-final.
Turner leads GB Euro medal haul (30.07.2010 22:14:31)Andy Turner leads Great Britain's medal haul on the fourth day of the European Championships as he takes gold in the 110m hurdles.
Sharapova reaches Stanford semi (31.07.2010 10:27:29)Maria Sharapova defeats fellow Russian Elean Dementieva 6-4 2-6 6-3 at the Stanford Classic in California to set up a semi-final against Agnieszka Radwanska.
Australia 28-49 New Zealand (31.07.2010 14:07:39)New Zealand produce a commanding display to hammer Australia in Melbourne and take charge of the Tri-Nations in the process.
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.
Super League latest scores (12.07.2009 15:49:13)Live score as Harlequins take on Hull in Saturday's opening Super League game, before Warrington host St Helens.
Midday 'strong' for Nassau Stakes (30.07.2010 18:07:12)Jockey Tom Queally insists he would not swap his ride on Midday for any of the filly's rivals in the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood on Saturday (1505 BST).
Irish Open leaderboard (16.07.2009 11:28:51)The third round of the European Tour event is under way at the Bro Hoff Slott Golf Club in Stockholm.
Saturday's gossip column (31.07.2010 15:35:40)Liverpool line up replacement for Inter Milan-bound Javier Mascherano, plus other rumours
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