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Shields parents meet Jack Straw

added on 2009-08-28 14:01:09 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)
The parents of jailed Liverpool fan Michael Shields are to meet with Justice Secretary Jack Straw in Lancashire. ...more.

Mercury poisoning man sentenced

added on 2009-08-28 14:00:42 (BBC News - News Front Page)
A man from Lancashire who poisoned his ex-wife's tea with mercury is given a 350-day suspended sentence. ...more.

Cities hit by new postal strike

added on 2009-08-28 13:31:28 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)
Postal workers in Edinburgh and Stirling stage the latest in a series of Scottish strikes in a row over working terms. ...more.

Organiser's sadness over festival

added on 2009-08-28 13:31:27 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)
The organiser of a music festival in Sussex that had to be cancelled at the last minute says it has left him devastated. ...more.

Naked eye astronomy

added on 2009-08-28 13:31:27 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)
Galileo first turned his telescope to the skies 400 years ago. But even those without fancy equipment can watch the stars - here are five notable constellations to look for. ...more.

Doubts cast on Iraq Picasso find

added on 2009-08-28 13:31:15 (BBC News | World | UK Edition)
The authenticity of a painting found near Baghdad, which Iraqi police claim is by Picasso, is questioned. ...more.

Curbs on nuclear scientist lifted

added on 2009-08-28 13:31:02 (BBC News - News Front Page)
A Pakistani court lifts the final curbs on disgraced nuclear scientist, Dr AQ Khan, allowing him total freedom of movement. ...more.

Spurs footballer gets driving ban

added on 2009-08-28 13:30:59 (BBC News - News Front Page)
Premier League footballer David Bentley is banned from driving for a year after pleading guilty to drinking and driving. ...more.