Two men who filmed themselves kicking an injured seagull to death are jailed.

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Colin Norris is not the first nurse convicted of killing patients - but can future cases be stopped?

The Times focuses on a report which indicates a shortfall of at least 5,000 in the British Armed Forces.

The 13th and final book in the wildly popular Series of Unfortunate Events comes out on Friday the 13th.

Child-killer Beverley Allit's bid to reduce her 40-year tariff is criticised by a former colleague.

The work of paediatrician Sir Roy Meadow on child deaths has generated a wave of controversy.

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Retief Goosen's steady climb up the rankings makes him a contender for the number one spot.

An ambitious programme of school improvements is announced by councillors.

Be prepared. The political parties are looking for targets and it could just be you.

BBC Sport's Cornelius Lysaght looks forrward to Glorious Goodwood.

The case of Angela Cannings, whose conviction for the murder of her two sons has been overturned by the Court of Appeal, has once again put the spotlight firmly on controversial retired paediatrician Professor Sir Roy Meadow.

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Send us your views on Eminem's movie debut as a Detroit repper in 8 Mile.

Drugs testing firm Huntingdon Life Sciences agrees an offer from an American firm, securing it a US listing and greater investor privacy.

Pop band Five announce they are to split up, saying they can "no longer do justice" to their fans or each other.

The E-cyclopedia investigates the dangers of walking after drinking. And we're not talking about spillages.

Tony Blair will face criticism at the TUC annual conference over his plans for public-private partnerships to reform public services.