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£6,000 Harry Potter book stolen

A limited first edition of a Harry Potter book, worth almost £6,000, has been stolen from an art gallery, police have said.The rare edition...

Scientists probe astronomer's death

The body of 16th-century Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe has been exhumed as scientists attempt to discover more about his sudden and mysterious death.Brahe's extraordinarily...

Experts say pterosaurs 'could fly'

Scientists say they have disproved claims that enormous prehistoric winged beasts could not fly, with new evidence that they "pole-vaulted" themselves into the sky.Dr...

High BMI 'aids food sniffing skill'

Heavier people have a greater sense of smell for food, scientists have said.Dr Lorenzo Stafford, of the University of Portsmouth's Department of Psychology, found...

BBC Afghanistan drama criticised

Gulf War veteran Colonel Tim Collins has criticised an episode of a BBC One drama set on the front line as irresponsible and a...

Survey: Maternity units facing cuts

Maternity units are facing cuts despite dealing with a high birthrate and more complex births, a survey has shown.Some 30% of the most senior...

Woolas seeks reversal of MP ruling

Former minister Phil Woolas is to ask three High Court judges to overturn a decision stripping him of his Commons seat.In a rare ruling,...

May calls for action against yobs

Home Secretary Theresa May has issued a "call to action" for community activists to tackle neighbourhood problems alongside frontline services.Baroness Newlove will promote "the...

UK's 'hidden army' of young carers

There are four times as many schoolchildren caring for disabled relatives as officially recognised, a survey has revealed.Statistics published by the BBC show the...

Man held in Millbank riot probe

Police have arrested an 18-year-old on suspicion of attempted murder after a fire extinguisher was thrown at officers during the Millbank riot.Scotland Yard said...

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