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A "radicalised" chemistry teacher whose family hid his passport in a desperate attempt to stop him joining Isis has been jailed for six years. … More »

A former Young Conservative who gave up his City job to fight Islamist militants in Iraq has told Sky News he has had "amazing success" in fierce battles with Islamic State. 'Macer Gifford', who is … More »

The stepbrother of Bristol teenager Becky Watts has been remanded in custody charged with her murder. Nathan Matthews, appearing at Bristol Magistrates' Court, spoke only to confirm his name, … More »

Children in the poorest areas of England can expect to live nearly 20 fewer years in good health than those in the richest parts of the country, official figures have shown. … More »

A prisoner has won a landmark ruling that the ban on smoking in public places applies to state prisons and all Crown premises. … More »

McDonald's is to phase out the use of antibiotics that play a crucial role in human medicine on chicken sold at its UK outlets. … More »

A reading scheme for children backed by country and western star Dolly Parton faces being axed after a council pulled its financial support. … More »

The stepbrother of 16-year-old Becky Watts has appeared before a court charged with her murder. … More »

Khoury is a Syrian qualified medical doctor who arrived in the UK in October 2011 to do her PhD in Health Sciences. … More »

A chemistry teacher from Manchester has been jailed for six years for plotting to go to Syria to join Islamic State fighters. Jamshed Javeed, 30, was only prevented from joining a group of … More »

Sunny spring weather is on the way this weekend, with forecasters saying temperatures could reach as high as 15C (59F) in parts. The Met Office's Simon Partridge said: "We are going to have some … More »

Motorists in rural areas are set to enjoy discounted prices at the pumps. The EU-approved measure allows forecourts to claim back up to 5p a litre on diesel and unleaded duty, while passing on the … More »

The Bank of England marked the sixth anniversary of its cutting interest rates to a record low by keeping them on hold once again on Thursday, but an improving economy suggests rates are likely to … More »

The Secret Service should start recruiting through Mumsnet to attract more women to senior posts, MPs have said. A report by the Intelligence and Security Committee found women at MI5, MI6 and GCHQ … More »

A plant-powered bus shelter that uses vegetation to generate electricity could be the latest contribution to environmentally friendly public transport. … More »

A High Court judge has ruled the ban on smoking in public places applies to all prisons, despite fears it could lead to unrest in jails in England and Wales. Paul Black, an inmate at HMP Wymott in … More »

Gender stereotypes and a lack of confidence are putting girls off maths and science , according to an international study. … More »

The Serious Fraud Office has launched an investigation into how the Bank of England injected cash into the money market during the height of the financial crisis. That inquiry was conducted by Lord … More »

By William James LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron ruled out a head-to-head televised debate with the opposition Labour leader ahead of the May 7 election, sidestepping a potentially … More »

Holidaymakers are set to be banned from drinking on the streets of Magaluf this summer. … More »

Andrew Hennells posted "Doing. Over" on Facebook at 7.25pm on 13 February, 15 minutes before Norfolk Police were called by a member of the public who witnessed a man demanding money at a branch in … More »

The FA is reviewing an incident during Newcastle's clash with Manchester United when Jonny Evans and Papiss Cisse appeared to spit at each other. United defender Evans and Newcastle striker Cisse … More »

Pakistani student Abid Naseer was plotting a "devastating" bomb attack in Manchester comparable to the 7/7 attacks in London, according to police. Greater Manchester Police's chief investigating … More »

Compensation is needed for passengers caught up in severe delays at one of the country's busiest train stations, the Rail Minister has said. … More »

Cornwall would enjoy greater legislative power as part of a devolution law under the Liberal Democrats, party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has outlined today. … More »

Comedian David Walliams has revealed that he once tried to get a date with one of the members of Girls Aloud - amid reports this week that he has split from model wife Lara Stone. … More »

The UK could enjoy its warmest weekend of the year with temperatures soaring to 17C (63F) in eastern Scotland and 15C (59F) in London. … More »

A senior Indian government minister has condemned the BBC for screening the controversial documentary India's Daughter. … More »