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U2 Former PA Carol Hawkins Was found guilty of embezzling €2.8million of U2 star Adam Clayton's money.

Suspects arrested on suspicion of blackmail in Amsterdam and London after Europe-wide investigation.

Men will not be allowed to manage, appear or even participate in the phone-in programmes in the soon-to-be-launched television channel 'Mariya'.

CofE's General Synod weighs up pros and cons of explosive debate to decide whether to allow women to become bishops

Jury decides not to prosecute man who admits assaulting alleged paedophile priest Jerold Lindner in old people's home.

As Friends of Syria meeting kicks of in Paris, Iraqi Foreign Minister says al-Qaida is entering Syria in the anti-Assad uprising.

Environment Agency issues flood alerts to 86 areas across UK and warns residents to be prepared.

A colourful blend of 12 laser lights and 30 search lights lit up the night sky.

Police say smokers' aid sparked massive security operation, four-hour motorway shutdown and massive traffic jams.

Three members of all-girl punk outfit announce hunger strike during court hearing over anti-Putin song.

Names of airman who died and two crew missing feared dead after Tornado GR4 crash in Moray Firth revealed.

David and Elana Barnes were accused of 'irresponsible parenting' after they posted a video of their 5-year-old daughter, Anaia, swimming with sharks onto YouTube.

Visitors to western Europe's tallest building will leave with a skip in their step - thanks to a substantially lighter wallet.

Although the man had claimed it was consensual, it turned out to be a case of rape, an Irish court heard.

Survey finds marked improvement in annual rate of house price fluctuations.

Study published in Lancet highlights struggle of countries, particularly in Africa, to reduce levels of child malnutrition.

Carnegie Institution for Science researchers discover that pre-industrial emissions still have an impact on global temperature.

Australia and New Zealand join WWF and Greenpeace against plans, which they declare are 'commercial whaling in drag'.

Final body part of Chinese student linked to gruesome murder case against porn actor Luka Rocco Magnotta.

The M6 Toll motorway closed after armed police swoop on coach in the West Midlands.

Two new supercomputers "Emerald" and "Iridis 3" systems were unveiled at the Science and Technology Facilities Council's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) at an event that also launched the Oxford University-led e-Infrastructure South Consortium that will run both supercomputers.

Scientists find that blood test taken after surgery can actually predict the death risk of a person from cardiac problems.

Three men aged 18, 24 and 26 were detained in east London and a 29-year-old man was arrested in the street in west London.

Defence secretary Philip Hammond due to announce details of restructuring as forces cuts fifth of personnel by 2020.

Vickers' bank reforms aimed at protecting taxpayers from financial crises, have left the public exposed to risky behaviour of bankers.

Although triggered by tsunami, the Fukushima disaster 'could and should have been foreseen and prevented', according to independent parliamentary investigation.

Those staying illegally are mostly international students who carry on to live in the country even after their visa expires.

Met warns Britain to brace itself for further battering of heavy rain. Travellers and holidaymakers urged to be prepared for downpours.

University of Adelaide scientists discover that climate change is causing some leaves to shrink in Australia.