G4S, the controversial private security company which last week ousted its chief executive nearly a year after it failed to provide enough security guards for the London 2012 Olympics, is to run services providing counselling for victims of rape and sexual assault.

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Parents in court over Derby house fire

The parents of six children killed in a house fire appeared in court today charged with their murders.

Woman, 93, dies after Birmingham attack

A 93-year-old woman who was attacked in her home has died in intensive care from complications caused by her injuries.

93-year-old Emma Winnall dies of injuries after attack

A 93-year-old woman who was badly beaten as she slept in her own bed has died in hospital from complications from her injuries.

Postcode lottery over holiday cash rates

There is a "postcode lottery" over foreign exchange, according to consumer group Which?.

Shoot-out has unhappy ending for Chelsea Ladies

Birmingham City 2 Chelsea 2 (aet; Birmingham win 3-2 on penalties)

Coach driver to stand trial over motorway pile-up

A coach driver is to stand trial following the death of a man in a motorway pile-up.

Jack Butland

Jack Butland called up by England for Euro 2012 after John Ruddy breaks finger

Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy has been ruled out of this summer's European Championship after breaking a finger.

Chris Hughton took Birmingham to the play-off semi finals

Birmingham will fight any West Brom plans to lure Chris Hughton

West Brom have been warned to expect a tough stance from Birmingham should they press ahead with plans to make Chris Hughton their new manager, Press Association Sport understands.

<b>Owen Hargreaves - Summer 2011</b><br/>
Ridiculed for posting videos of himself on YouTube to prove to potential suitors how fit he was, it was Owen Hargreaves who had the last laugh when Manchester City came in for him. A goal on his debut appeared to mark the return of one of England's more gifted midfielders, but injuries have yet again hampered the former Manchester United man.

Owen Hargreaves is released by Manchester City

Owen Hargreaves has been released by Manchester City. The former England midfielder, who has been plagued by injuries in recent years, joined Roberto Mancini's side in August 2011 after leaving Manchester United.

The house in Allenton, Derbyshire where the children died in the fire

Derby house fire 'started deliberately'

A house fire in which six siblings died as they slept in their beds is believed to have been deliberately started, police said.

Ben Foster

Ben Foster rejects Roy Hodgson's England plea for Euro 2012

Albion goalkeeper turns down the chance of international return to concentrate on family

STEPHEN DOBBIE: The midfielder scored twice in Blackpool’s 3-0 victory over Southampton

Blackpool striker Stephen Dobbie aiming for new Championship play-off record

Stephen Dobbie will go to Wembley a week tomorrow looking to become the first man to earn three consecutive promotions via the play-offs.

US 'vigilante teacher' Tim Larkin barred from UK by Theresa May

A controversial American self-defence instructor has been banned from Britain by Home Secretary Theresa May.

Unions threaten primary school strike action against academy plans

Britain’s two biggest unions are threatening strike action at 13 more primary schools against plans to force them to become academies.

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