Ian John McLoughlin, also know as Ian John Baker, was arrested this morning

A man was arrested today over the murder of a pensioner who was stabbed after going to the aid of his neighbour - a convicted paedophile - during a robbery.

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Sir Bruce Keogh’s report: The 14 NHS trusts and their failings

Of the 14 trusts investigated by Sir Bruce Keogh’s team, all but Colchester, Dudley and Blackpool are now under special measures. However, the report outlined specific failings at all 14 trusts.

All signs point to a topical treat in play about HS2

Production chronicles the story of a divisive new toll road scheduled to slice through a village

A Wetherspoon's on the motorway? I'll have a curry, a few pints, and a breath mint for the drive

Whether the chain serves food, or the belief that most people would stick to a lemonade, I think it’s only prodding that susceptible someone to take a risk

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Sarah Houston, 23, who was was found dead in her bedroom after taking dinitrophenol, known as DNP
David Laws, the schools minister

Schools in well-off areas 'are failing' poorer pupils - who get better exam results in deprived areas

Minister says schools with more affluent pupils have disgraceful record for helping disadvantaged children

Man bailed over Lanzarote 'kidnap bid' on girl, 3

A 62-year-old man arrested in connection with the alleged abduction of a three-year-old girl in the Canary Islands has been released on bail.

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Man held in connection with alleged attempted abduction of three-year-old girl in Lanzarote

Police in London have arrested a man in connection with the alleged attempted abduction of a three-year-old girl in the Canary Islands.

Police hunt man who tried to lead three-year-old British girl away from father on Lanzarote

British police are attempting to find a man who tried to snatch a three-year-old girl from her parents in the Canary Islands.

Praise for road sweeper 'who died trying to stop burglar'

A street cleaner who was allegedly stabbed to death by a burglar he confronted with a broom has been praised in court for his “sense of civic duty”.

Motorist jumps to his death from Dartford Bridge leaving traffic delays of up to seven hours

42-year-old man plunged into the River Thames after four hours of negotiations with police failed to talk him down

'Omnishambles' summit at Osborne's country home

George Osborne is to hold a Treasury summit at his country retreat tomorrow in an attempt to prevent a repeat of last year's "omnishambles" Budget.

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Fleetwood Mac add extra 02 Arena date to 2013 tour

Fleetwood Mac will play an additional O2 Arena show due to demand as part of their much anticipated UK arena tour.

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