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Pop songs replace mournful funerals

Britons are increasingly rejecting traditional funerals in favour of "celebrations" featuring favourite pop songs, football teams and hobbies, a study has found.Half of today's...

Recovery 'uneven' across UK cities

Economic recovery will be "unevenly spread" across the country, with some cities needing extra Government help to create jobs this year, according to a...

Communities 'threatened by cuts'

The Government has been warned that "savage" cuts in public spending are posing a threat to local communities and hitting the prospects for economic...

Sky stars yellow-carded over sexism

Sky Sports football presenters Andy Gray and Richard Keys have been left red-faced after being recorded criticising a female assistant referee and saying they...

More firms suffer financial trouble

The number of UK firms with financial problems has risen year-on-year for the first time since the beginning of 2009, according to research.Insolvency firm...

Portugal leader sees off rivals

Official figures show Portugal has elected its conservative president to a second term, delivering a harsh political setback to the minority Socialist government which...

Anglicans join new Catholic branch

Seven Anglican priests and up to 300 members of several parishes are to join a new part of the Roman Catholic Church, a diocese...

US kidnap probe woman arrested

A North Carolina woman who raised a child kidnapped from a New York hospital two decades ago is in custody on a parole violation...

Iraq murder trial verdict delayed

A British security contractor on trial for murdering two colleagues in Iraq will have to wait until next month to find out his fate.The...

Emma Bunton announces engagement

Former Spice Girl and Dancing on Ice judge Emma Bunton has announced her engagement to long-term boyfriend Jade Jones live on ITV's skating show.Bunton,...

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