- Cowell 'puzzled' by BBC's The Voice
- More growing own food to save cash
- Home-working side-effects revealed
- Three held after far-right protest
- Spain 'snubs Queen's jubilee lunch'
- Figures show fall in railway crimes
- Short apprenticeships 'no benefit'
- Double record for kidney donor
- PM queries single currency survival
- Vauxhall set for investment boost
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Cowell 'puzzled' by BBC's The Voice
Simon Cowell has criticised talent shows which are a "bad copy" of The X Factor and said he was "puzzled" by BBC show The Voice.
More growing own food to save cash
One in six adults have started growing their own food in the last four years, with the majority saying they have done so to save money, according to a poll.
Home-working side-effects revealed
Mothers face unexpected side-effects when they work from home, including higher energy bills and having more washing-up to do, according to a new study.
Three held after far-right protest
Three people were arrested as far right-groups were accused by police of using diversionary tactics to promote their message.
Spain 'snubs Queen's jubilee lunch'
Queen Sofia of Spain will not be attending a lunch to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee amid a row over Gibraltar, it has been reported.
Figures show fall in railway crimes
Crime on Britain's railways has fallen for the eighth successive year, according to statistics.
Short apprenticeships 'no benefit'
Apprenticeships of less than six months provide "no real benefit" to trainees or their employers, a parliamentary report has warned.
Double record for kidney donor
An 83-year-old man has achieved a double by becoming the oldest living kidney donor in the UK and the oldest person in the country to give a kidney to a stranger.
PM queries single currency survival
The survival of the European single currency is in question, creating "huge risks" for Britain's economy, Prime Minister David Cameron is to say.
Vauxhall set for investment boost
The UK economy is set to receive a major boost with news of a huge investment in a Vauxhall car plant, creating new jobs and adding an extra production shift.
Watts 'terrified' at Diana role
King Kong star Naomi Watts said she is "absolutely terrified" to play the role of Princess Diana in a new film portraying the last two years of her life.
Using 'gaydar' works best on women
Most people possess an automatic "gaydar" which assesses sexual orientation in less than a blink of an eye, research has shown.
Old films bring back the memories
Archive films are being used to help people with dementia and other memory disorders in a new project.
2,800 jobs axed as card shops close
Nearly 3,000 jobs are to be axed after the administrators of Clinton Cards announced plans to close 350 stores.
Cameron and King urge euro action
Sir Mervyn King and David Cameron have led an attack on a lack of progress in tackling the eurozone crisis as the region's problems threatened to hamper UK growth.
Teenager guilty of conker killing
A 15-year-old youth is facing a life sentence after being found guilty of stabbing a student to death in a row over conkers.
Unemployment fall 'welcome news'
The Government has welcomed a fall in unemployment and the number of dole claimants but admitted there were too many people in part-time jobs who wanted full-time work.
Appeal man bailed in dramatic twist
A young man who has always pleaded his innocence over a 2004 murder has enjoyed his first taste of freedom in more than seven years after a dramatic twist in his case at the Court of Appeal.
Parents attack 'narrow' inquest '
The grieving parents of a baby boy killed by a falling lamppost have accused a coroner's court of failing to provide answers about their son's death.
Prosecution over runaway train
London Underground is to be prosecuted by the rail regulator over a runaway engineering train, it has been disclosed.
999 changes 'could save lives'
Changes to the 999 call handling system before the Olympics and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee could save at least 150 lives each year, the Department of Health has said.
Straw and Brooks commuted together
Former Cabinet minister Jack Straw has told how he often used to "gossip" with Rebekah Brooks on the train.
PM brushes off attack over Brooks
David Cameron has attempted to brush off an attack from Labour over his closeness to former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks.
Police abuse 'mistakes' condemned
Alleged mistakes by police that allowed children to be systematically abused are "unacceptable", the Association of Chief Police Officers' lead on child protection has said.
Queen praises Charles' work on town
The Queen has spoken of her "great pride" at the work that Prince Charles is doing to help regenerate a town.
Heckled May faces calls to resign
The Home Secretary has faced calls to resign as she was told she had lost the trust of the police.
Children's TV to leave BBC1, BBC2
Children's television programmes including Blue Peter and Newsround will be moved off BBC1 and BBC2 as part of the corporation's cost-cutting measures.
Proposal for schools to set own pay
All schools could be allowed to set their own teachers' pay under controversial proposals published by the Government.
Memorial service for Marie Colvin
Leading figures from the worlds of media, politics, and the arts have gathered to pay emotional tribute to "bravest of the brave" war correspondent Marie Colvin.
Will Smith joins Team GB athletes
Hollywood star Will Smith has admitted he has "no sporting aspirations" as he met four athletes from Team GB.
Fire tragedy father tells of loss
The father of six siblings who lost their lives in a suspected arson attack has broken down in tears as he issued a statement thanking fire crews for their efforts to save his children.
Police appeal over missing girl
A 15-year-old girl may have run off with an older man, police have said.
Olympic Flame role for Beckham
David Beckham is to make a special guest appearance at the official handover ceremony of the Olympic Flame in Athens and bring it back to Britain for the torch relay.
Nurses fear cuts pose safety risk
Nurses who work with people with learning disabilities have "real concerns" about the safety of their clients because of cuts in services, according to a new study.
NHS introduces 'named midwife' plan
Mothers will receive one-to-one care from a named midwife during labour and birth as part of Government plans to combat postnatal depression.
Whitehall 'should join fraud fight'
A spending watchdog has hit out at the failure of Whitehall departments to join a major anti-fraud initiative which has uncovered £275 million of scams, overpayment and errors in the past two years.
Britons' holiday money goes further
British tourists are finding their holiday money going further not just in the eurozone but in many other destinations as well, according to a survey.
Families 'dump £680 of food a year'
The average family with children throws away £680 of food a year, according to research.
Obama teases 'up and comer' Beckham
David Beckham proved himself a good sport when US President Barack Obama jokingly tackled him about his age and his line of underwear.
Boris hails Olympics summer hopes
Britain is set for a "a summer like no other," London mayor Boris Johnson predicted ahead of the official handover of the Olympic Flame.
Greenpeace warned over sponsor ad
Greenpeace has been warned against encouraging anti-social behaviour after an ad asked supporters to sponsor the painting of a power station chimney.
Leveson warns over inquiry evidence
Labour has withdrawn a series of Parliamentary questions it wanted Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt to answer about his relations with News Corporation after a warning that MPs could jeopardise parts of the investigation into press ethics.
Met policeman on child sex charge
A serving Scotland Yard officer has been charged with trying to meet a child on the internet for sex.
Oliver blasts school food standards
Jamie Oliver has accused Education Secretary Michael Gove of "putting children's future health at risk" as new research showed many academies are now selling junk food.
ASA asked to review 'Gypsy' probe
The advertising watchdog has been asked to review its decision not to formally investigate a controversial Channel 4 billboard campaign for the Big Fat Gypsy Weddings documentary.
Black stars 'reluctant' to complain
The head of the footballers' union has raised concerns that black players are reluctant to complain about racism in the wake of the rows about John Terry and Luis Suarez.
Yard sacks Dizaei for second time
Corrupt police chief Ali Dizaei has lost his job at Scotland Yard for a second time.
China protest at Dalai Lama meeting
China has protested about Prime Minister David Cameron's decision to meet the Dalai Lama during his visit to London on Monday.
Suspended jail term for footballer
Premier League footballer Jermaine Pennant has been given an eight-week jail sentence, suspended for a year, and has been disqualified from driving for three years after he admitted drink-driving.
Umpire Bird bowled over by OBE
Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird has been left bowled over by the experience of receiving an OBE from the Prince of Wales.
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