Body Image: Four-Year-Olds 'Feeling Pressure'

Children as young as four are refusing to eat certain food for fear of being fat, a survey of teachers has found. Pressure to live up to unrealistic body images leaves many youngsters with anxiety issues, low self-esteem and eating disorders, according...

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Queen Volunteered For Bond Olympics Sketch

Danny Boyle, the mastermind behind London's Olympic opening ceremony, has revealed he did not actually ask the Queen to appear in his James Bond sketch - she volunteered. TV viewers around the world were surprised to see the Queen appearing alongside...

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Experts Defuse Bomb Found In Northern Ireland

A bomb discovered and defused in a car in Northern Ireland was destined for a police station, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed. The device was found in County Fermanagh, not far from the luxury Lough Erne golf resort where...

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Weather: Snow Disrupts Travel And Cuts Power

Heavy snowfall has brought disruption to many parts of the UK, with roads closed, flights delayed, rail services cancelled and sports events called off. Power lines were brought down, leaving tens of thousands of homes in Northern Ireland without electricity,...

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Jobs Saved As Blockbuster Bought

The troubled DVD and games rental chain Blockbuster has been bought, saving 2,000 jobs and 264 UK stores. ...

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Child Smokers: Thousands More Take Up Habit

The number of children who have taken up smoking has risen by 50,000 in just one year - the equivalent of 567 a day. About 207,000 children aged 11 to 15 started to smoke in 2011, a sharp rise from 157,000 in 2010, Cancer Research UK said. Almost one...

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Olympic Stadium: West Ham Handed The Keys

West Ham have been handed the keys for the Olympic Stadium after a deal for the London 2012 venue was finally agreed. The announcement ends a seven-year battle for the showpiece venue in Stratford between rival football clubs that often saw the process...

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Military Honours: Heroes Rewarded For Bravery

A medic who treated a British soldier on the battlefield while under fire from the Taliban is among 118 heroes to get a military bravery award. Lance Corporal Abbie Martin, 20, said she was "petrified" as she treated the injured comrade in Afghanistan...

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Woman And Child Killed By Train At Station

A woman and a young child have died after they were struck by a train in the morning rush hour. British Transport Police were called to the incident at Riddlesdown rail station near Purley, south London, at around 8.20am. Ambulance teams and Met Police...

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Bus Stabbing Girl: Funeral Of Christina Edkins

The family of a 16-year-old girl stabbed to death on a bus say they have been "overwhelmed" by the support of well-wishers. Christina Edkins' funeral has been held at Birmingham Cathedral. Speaking on behalf of Ms Edkins' family before the service,...

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Coronation Street's Michael Le Vell In Court

Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell will stand trial in September charged with 19 child sex offences. The star, who plays car mechanic Kevin Webster in the ITV soap, made his first appearance at Manchester Crown Court today under his real name of...

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Weather: Weekend Snow Warnings Across UK

Large swathes of the UK are facing a white weekend, as more wintry weather looks set to cause widespread disruption. Snow is expected overnight in Northern Ireland, Wales, the Midlands, northern England and southern and western Scotland. Commuters...

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Dale Cregan 'Admitted' Two More Killings

By Mike McCarthy, North of England Correspondent A man who murdered two Manchester policewomen admitted to a psychiatrist he had earlier killed a father and son, a jury has heard. Dr James Collins said Dale Cregan told him he had fantasised about...

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One Dead After Train Hits Car On Crossing

One person has died after a train travelling from Devon to London hit a car on a level crossing in Somerset. The crash happened on the half-barrier crossing near Athelney, which is on the line between Taunton and Castle Cary. The car became trapped...

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Archbishop Of Canterbury Being Enthroned

The Most Rev Justin Welby is being enthroned as the new Archbishop of Canterbury at the city's cathedral. The service is being attended by dignitaries including Prince Charles and Prime Minister David Cameron. The ceremony got underway despite protesters...

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Winchester Prison: Inspectors Slam Conditions

Two severely disabled prisoners were locked up in a cell for nearly 24 hours a day and had not showered for months, an inspection has found. The pair were jailed in the cell at HMP Winchester - designed for just one person - and relied on other prisoners...

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Missing Children Policy 'Is Sex Abuse Risk'

By Martin Brunt, Crime Correspondent A children's charity has accused police chiefs of putting vulnerable children at risk of sex abuse with a new definition of "missing persons". Chief constables say a new two-tier definition will give better...

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David Hockney Aide Death Cause Unknown

A post-mortem has shown "no obvious natural causes" for the death of David Hockney's personal assistant, police have said. Dominic Elliott died in hospital on Sunday morning after he was taken ill at the world-famous artist's house in Bridlington, East...

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Napalm Death Gig Cancelled Over Museum Fears

A performance by "grindcore" band Napalm Death has been cancelled by the V&A after fears the deafening noise could cause the historic museum to crumble. The metal-punk act had been due to play a one-off show on Friday after teaming up with a ceramic...

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Omagh Bombing: Two Blamed By Civil Court

Two men have been found liable for the Omagh bombing following a landmark civil action at Belfast High Court. Republicans Colm Murphy and Seamus Daly were implicated for the Northern Ireland atrocity after the court action taken by relatives of some...

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Weather: No Sign Of Spring Amid More Snow

Snow has covered the north of the UK overnight as persistently cold weather keeps an unusual grip on March. Heavy snow - up to 10cm across lowlands and 25cm on higher ground - has fallen across Scotland, with temperatures hovering around a bitter three...

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Joss Stone Trial: Star Had No Home Security

Singer Joss Stone has described how her front door was rarely locked at a time when two men were allegedly plotting to rob and kill her. She was speaking at the trial of Junior Bradshaw and Kevin Liverpool who deny they planned to murder the star and...

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Bill Roache: Soap Star Sorry Over Remarks

Coronation Street actor Bill Roache has said he is "very sorry for any offence caused" after he seemingly claimed victims of sexual abuse are being punished for their behaviour in "previous lives". The star, who has played Ken Barlow in the ITV soap...

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Hinkley Point Nuclear Plant Given Go-Ahead

A new nuclear plant at Hinkley Point in Somerset has moved a step closer after Energy Secretary Ed Davey granted planning permission. The proposed development of Hinkley Point C by French energy company EDF is a boost for the nuclear industry following...

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Fire Deaths: Accused 'Can't Rule Out Husband'

By David Crabtree, Midlands Correspondent A woman accused of killing her six children in a fire at the family home in Derby says she does not know if her husband was responsible and she could not rule anyone out. Speaking at Nottingham Crown Court,...

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David Hockney: Artist's Assistant Dead

A studio assistant to the artist David Hockney has died in hospital after being taken from the painter's home in a serious condition. Dominic Elliott, 23, had sat for the artist on more than one occasion at his studio in Bridlington, East Yorkshire....

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Alps Victim 'Really Popular Boy', Says School

A 12-year-old boy who along with his father died while hiking in the Alps has been described by his headteacher as a "really popular boy" who will be "really sadly missed". Peter and Charlie Saunders were killed on a walking trip in the Chamonix valley...

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Snow Warning: New Cold Snap Brings More Misery

Another cold snap is on its way, with parts of the country facing more snow and freezing temperatures, forecasters say. Scotland and the north of England are expected to see up to 20cm (eight inches) of snow build up from today into Wednesday morning,...

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Leveson: Parties Reach Deal But Row Over Clause

The three main political parties have reached a deal on how to regulate the press - but Labour and the Tories have become embroiled in a war of words over who has emerged on top from the fraught negotiations. The details are expected to be revealed...

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Hacking: 'Hundreds Of Victims' In New Plot

Police have found a new conspiracy to intercept voicemails with "potentially hundreds more victims" the Law Courts have been told. The revelation came during the 14th case management conference relating to civil damages actions brought by scores of...

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Uncovered: The Public Bodies Snooping On You

The Department for Transport is among a range of public organisations that has paid private firms to spy on its behalf, while it has been claimed some 14 bodies, including 10 councils, may have commissioned potentially illegal surveillance. The findings,...

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Archbishop Of Canterbury: I Don't Drink Alone

The new Archbishop of Canterbury has revealed he never drinks alone for fear of becoming an alcoholic like his father. The Most Rev Justin Welby said while he does enjoy a tipple, his wife keeps an eye on his drinking to make sure he does not have one...

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Police Release 87 After Town Centre Fracas

More than 80 people arrested in the build-up to a football match have been released on bail. Warwickshire Police Inspector Darren Webster said 87 people had now been released on police bail while enquiries continue. The arrests were in connection with...

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Leveson: Grant And Rowling Attack Cameron

Hugh Grant has urged MPs to back the Liberal Democrat and Labour plan for press regulation as he accused David Cameron of "sucking up" to press barons. The Notting Hill actor, who is leading the Hacked Off campaign for stringent press controls in the...

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