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Youth Held Over Man's Yob 'Torment' Death: An 18-year-old youth has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over the death of a man neighbours said was hounded by yobs for more than a decade.; Read the full story

Jack Straw Meets James Bulger's Mother: Justice Secretary Jack Straw has held a "cordial" meeting with James Bulger's mother Denise Fergus.; Read the full story

'Mistaken Identity' In Kidnapped Boy Case: A Pakistani government minister says he "made a mistake" in telling Sky News the British boy kidnapped in Pakistan had been found.; Read the full story

'Another Politician Could Be Prosecuted': The Crown Prosecution Service is expected to announce whether a sixth politician will face charges over expenses claims.; Read the full story

Details Of 250mph Rail Network Revealed: Plans for a 250mph high-speed rail network between London and Scotland via Birmingham have been set out by the Government.; Read the full story

Revealed: The Worst Police In The Country: Nottinghamshire Police is the worst performing force in England and Wales, a national watchdog has said - with Cleveland Police getting the best rating.; Read the full story

PM: 'Incredibly Unfair' To Attack Troops Trip: Gordon Brown has dismissed claims he visited troops in Afghanistan for party political reasons as an "incredibly unfair accusation".; Read the full story

John Lewis Staff To Share £151m Bonus Pot: All John Lewis employees are to receive a bonus equivalent to eight weeks' pay after the group announced pre-tax annual earnings of £306.6m.; Read the full story

Becks Shows Colours On Old Trafford Return: David Beckham enjoyed a rapturous welcome on his long-awaited return to Old Trafford - but it was his choice of scarf that won the biggest cheer.; Read the full story

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