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Health information online is breeding a generation of cyberchondriacs - people who needlessly fear the worst diagnosis after surfing the net, say researchers.

People of all ages gather in London to honour the sacrifices made by troops serving their country.

The BBC's Booker prize panel give their verdict on this year's shortlisted books, ahead of the winner being announced on Tuesday evening.

A man is jailed for a stun gun attack on his nephew at a house in Lanarkshire.

A look at the main events and issues ahead of the third day of the Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth.

A look at the main events and issues ahead of the fourth day of the Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth.

Former Mafia member Louis Ferrante tells the BBC how reading an entire prison library helped him transform from gangster to writer.

A man who attempted to drown his housemate's cats is warned by a court he faces jail.

The brain was once considered too complex to operate on, but not any longer as Kathryn Proctor's treatment illustrates.

Middlesex beat Kent by five wickets in a gripping Twenty20 Cup final at the Rose Bowl.

The director and stars of the latest Batman film, The Dark Knight, discuss how the chilling new film took shape - and how The Joker was reinvented.

Padraig Harrington seals his second successive Open Championship with a magnificent final-round of 69 at Birkdale.

"I was sceptical about the concept of franchising, but I've changed my mind"

A conman who told bank staff his real name when trying to steal £5,000 is jailed for six months.

How the South African came to be the world's best pace bowler

England win the final Test against New Zealand by an innings and nine runs at Trent Bridge and win the series 2-0.

Dragons lock Luke Charteris is heading to South Africa after Bradley Davies pulls out with an ankle injury.

Hillary Clinton's supporters do not want her to quit the race, but she may have little choice, Laura Trevelyan says.

Tributes are paid to the former BBC Wales Today presenter Chris Morgan who has died at the age of 55.

Julie Walters talks about her latest role playing the legendary moral crusader Mary Whitehouse.

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