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Five wanted over violence at nationalist march
Monday 21 May 2012
Pictures have been released of five people wanted by police investigating violence which flared during a nationalist march and rally last month.
Conservation courses: Breathe life into old treasures
Thursday 10 May 2012
The broken artefacts of history can be restored to their former glory using the skills you will learn on a conservation course
Flooding hits nesting wading birds
Saturday 05 May 2012
The recent flooding has hit hundreds of nesting wading birds at nature reserves, the RSPB has said.
Racing driver Sandra Harrison-Moore killed at Goodwood
Sunday 29 April 2012
A woman racing driver has died after a crash at Goodwood motor racing circuit, police said today.
Observations: Sculptors in full swing as they tee up a crazy course
Saturday 28 April 2012
Would you like to whack a sculpture with a golf ball? The first bespoke fine art mini-golf course in the UK has nine holes, each being designed by well-known artists, including Jake Chapman and David Shrigley.
Study gives new hope for native black honeybee
Wednesday 18 April 2012
Native black honeybees are doing better across the UK than previously thought, according to a study which raises hopes they could help boost the insect's fortunes.
My Life in Travel: David Starkey, historian and television presenter
Friday 13 April 2012
'For a good holiday, you need someone to hate'
Live Remembered: Brenda Dick, potter, bookbinder and county councillor
Friday 06 April 2012
Brenda Dick epitomised the un-sung millions who nurture families and build communities, but rarely receive a mention in the obituary pages of newspapers. She had no impressive academic, sporting, political or business achievements, but she unconditionally loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and supported, influenced and integrated a network of friends around the world. The postman's sack was always heavy with cards at Christmas.
Gilmour son returns to Cambridge
Friday 09 March 2012
The son of the Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour will be allowed to return to Cambridge University, despite being jailed for violent disorder during the tuition-fee riots.
Five guilty over Ford Prison riot
Friday 02 March 2012
Four men were today jailed after a riot at an open prison.
Ambulances for obese patients cost £400,000
Thursday 23 February 2012
An ambulance service has spent £400,000 on three vehicles designed to transport obese patients weighing up to 50 stones.
A school sponsored by an independent chain fails its inspection
Monday 13 February 2012
A school which recently converted to an academy after being sponsorsed by one of the country's largest independent school chains has failed its inspection, in an embarrassment for the Government.
Inmates took over prison, jury told
Friday 20 January 2012
Masked and armed prisoners took control of an open prison within half an hour of turning on staff, a court heard yesterday.
My Life in Travel: Nick Broomfield, documentary film-maker
Saturday 24 December 2011
'The Karoo desert was strange but startling'
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