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Three prison officers stabbed

8:07pm Sunday 14th March 2010

Three prison officers at a high-security prison have been stabbed, police have said.

Streaker interrupts Crufts judging

7:59pm Sunday 14th March 2010

A streaker livened up the proceedings at the last night of Crufts.

Many enjoy warmest day this year

7:27pm Sunday 14th March 2010

After weeks of bitterly cold, wintry weather, Britons caught a brief glimpse of the sun as parts of the country enjoyed the warmest day of the year so far.

Jon Venables may avoid prosecution

7:10pm Sunday 14th March 2010

Speculation is growing that James Bulger killer Jon Venables will escape prosecution for the breach which landed him back in jail.

Adonis calls walkouts 'unjustified'

6:33pm Sunday 14th March 2010

The Government is embroiled in a row with the country's biggest union after a cabinet minister launched an extraordinary attack against a planned strike by British Airways cabin crew.

Adonic calls walkouts 'unjustified'

6:26pm Sunday 14th March 2010

The Government is embroiled in a row with the country's biggest union after a cabinet minister launched an extraordinary attack against a planned strike by British Airways cabin crew.

Budget 'will not include new cuts'

5:03pm Sunday 14th March 2010

Alistair Darling has made clear that next week's Budget will not spell out any new spending cuts.

Prisoners still on the run

4:48pm Sunday 14th March 2010

Three prisoners who absconded on Friday morning remain at large, police said.

Ad says 'workers must speak Polish'

4:43pm Sunday 14th March 2010

The Government's equality watchdog has said it will write to a major sliced meat manufacturer over allegations of discrimination against British job seekers after the firm advertised for workers who "must speak Polish".

Coalition talk dominates Lib Dems

3:47pm Sunday 14th March 2010

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg sought to kill talk of a post-election deal with the Tories amid signs it would provoke an angry backlash from his party.