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The latest stories from the UK section of the BBC News web site.
Armed forces to march for Jubilee (19.05.2012 04:14:31)Thousands of members of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force are to take part in a parade and flypast for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Cameron joins talks over eurozone (19.05.2012 05:42:19)UK PM David Cameron joins other world leaders at the G8 summit for talks set to focus on the eurozone crisis, amid signs a deal is unlikely to be reached.
Olympic torch relay to set off (19.05.2012 03:29:10)The Olympic flame will begin its 70-day tour of the UK later on in the build up to the London 2012 games.
Seven dissident suspects charged (19.05.2012 04:29:09)Six men and one woman in Northern Ireland are charged with a series of terrorist offences, including conspiracy to murder and cause explosions.
Fishing boat search set to resume (19.05.2012 05:34:00)The search resumes later for the crew of a missing fishing boat while experts try to examine an object located on the sea bed.
Bomb squad alert on town streets (18.05.2012 17:06:01)Streets in Banff are evacuated after the discovery of what police described as "materials" following concerns raised by a member of the public.
'Two wives' Tory chief given tag (18.05.2012 18:36:25)The former leader of the Conservative Party on Slough Borough Council who admitted having two wives at the same time is to be electronically tagged.
'Minority language data is key' (19.05.2012 02:53:11)Schools should keep detailed records of the languages spoken by ethnic minority pupils urges a report.
Ceefax founding editor dies at 85 (18.05.2012 20:50:19)Colin McIntyre, founding editor of the BBC's Ceefax service, the world's first teletext service, has died at the age of 85, his family confirms.
Moffat to receive special Bafta (19.05.2012 02:13:47)Doctor Who producer and Sherlock co-creator Steven Moffat is to receive a special prize at this year's Bafta TV awards, organisers announce.
World's oldest football up close (19.05.2012 01:22:14)The Smith Museum in Stirling is unlocking the display case and letting fans hold the oldest football in the world.
Ship is 'floated' on sea of jelly (18.05.2012 20:40:03)A ship moored in Bristol as a visitor attraction is "floated" in a sea of neon-green jelly as part of a cultural festival.
DPP challenges child sex sentence (18.05.2012 18:50:45)The Director of Public Prosecutions begins legal action to have a tougher sentence on a man in his 20s who made a 15-year-old girl pregnant.
Doctor denial over child's injury (18.05.2012 16:57:44)A doctor denies she inadvertently caused injuries interpreted as signs of a sexual assault in the case of the death of a severely disabled teenager.
Headteacher receives one year ban (18.05.2012 22:03:56)A Welshpool school head teacher has been banned from teaching for a year after humiliating and manhandling children as young as four.
Police in stations shake-up plan (18.05.2012 15:39:04)The front counters at seven small police stations in mid and south west Wales could shut to the public under plans by Dyfed-Powys Police.
Fans head for all-Edinburgh final (19.05.2012 01:23:31)Tens of thousands of Hibs and Hearts will head to the national stadium in Glasgow for the first Scottish Cup Final between the Edinburgh sides in 116 years.
Contamination at Kinloss probed (18.05.2012 18:46:25)RAF Kinloss is the focus of a new probe into radioactive contamination, linked to the use of "glow in the dark" paint on WWII aircraft.
Cheesemaker died in frozen garden (18.05.2012 17:37:17)A cheese firm boss died in a frozen garden after drinking heavily while celebrating her son's 21st birthday, an inquest hears.
'Bring on Bayern,' says Lampard (19.05.2012 01:30:06)Chelsea captain Frank Lampard is relishing the task of leading his team into the Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
Strauss ton gives England control (18.05.2012 19:21:39)Captain Andrew Strauss scores his first century in 18 months as England dominate West Indies on the second day of the first Test.
Norwich reject Holt transfer plea (18.05.2012 18:11:33)Norwich City striker Grant Holt submits a transfer request but the Premier League club choose not to accept it.
Merkel 'suggests Greek euro vote' (18.05.2012 23:13:41)Greek officials say Germany's Chancellor Merkel has suggested a euro referendum, but Berlin denies the report, as world leaders gather in the US for a G8 summit meeting.
Hunt adviser to appear at Leveson (18.05.2012 13:50:31)Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt's former special adviser Adam Smith will give evidence to the Leveson Inquiry next week, it is announced.
E-petitions 'harm trust' warning (18.05.2012 19:27:40)Online government petitions will harm trust if they are not reformed, the Hansard Society think tank warns.
VIDEO: House of Commons (17.05.2012 13:18:07)MPs have put questions to Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey and his ministerial team.
VIDEO: Kirstie: Parenting 'isn't rocket science' (19.05.2012 02:40:21)Mother-of-two Kirstie Allsopp said it is difficult for some people to be good parents, because they didn't have good parents themselves. It comes after David Cameron dismissed claims that a new scheme to teach parenting skills amount to a 'nanny state'.
VIDEO: Ship 'floated' on sea of jelly (18.05.2012 15:26:08)A ship moored in Bristol which is more used to being featured in oil and watercolour paintings is being "floated" in a sea of neon-green jelly.
The latest stories from the Sport section of the BBC Sport web site.
'Bring on Bayern,' says Lampard (19.05.2012 01:30:06)Chelsea captain Frank Lampard is relishing the task of leading his team into the Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
Strauss ton gives England control (18.05.2012 19:21:39)Captain Andrew Strauss scores his first century in 18 months as England dominate West Indies on the second day of the first Test.
Amlin Cup despair for Wilkinson (19.05.2012 00:01:49)Jonny Wilkinson's Toulon taste Amlin Challenge Cup final defeat for the second time in three years as Dimitri Yachvili kicks Biarritz to victory.
Huddersfield 12-32 Wigan (18.05.2012 22:55:01)Wigan Warriors move two points clear of Huddersfield Giants at the top of Super League following a hard-fought thriller at the Galpharm Stadium.
Olympic relay flame lands in UK (18.05.2012 22:24:53)David Beckham lights a cauldron in Cornwall after the flame touches down, ready for the start of the London 2012 torch relay.
Kean continues talks with Venky's (18.05.2012 23:58:59)Steve Kean's future as Blackburn manager remains uncertain after two days of talks with the club's owners in India.
Drogba quiet on final game rumour (19.05.2012 00:36:44)Chelsea striker Didier Drogba plays down speculation that Saturday's Champions League final will be his final match for Chelsea.
WBC could expel Haye and Chisora (18.05.2012 17:31:56)The WBC says it will expel any person or organisation involved with the proposed fight between David Haye and Dereck Chisora.
Solskjaer has 'chat' with Villa (19.05.2012 00:46:30)Ole Gunnar Solskjaer holds informal talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner about the club's vacant manager position.
Cavendish picks up Giro stage win (18.05.2012 19:28:11)Mark Cavendish wins stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia in Cervere after a strong sprint finish inside the final kilometre.
Ainslie takes sixth world title (18.05.2012 15:31:28)Britain's three-time Olympic champion Ben Ainslie wins a record sixth Finn world title at Falmouth Bay in Cornwall.
Nadal & Djokovic make Rome semis (19.05.2012 00:33:02)Novak Djokovic will meet Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the Italian Open, while Rafael Nadal will take on David Ferrer.
Stoner dominates Le Mans practice (18.05.2012 17:18:23)World champion Casey Stoner tops practice for the French Grand Prix, a day after announcing his intention to retire from the sport.
Hibernian v Hearts (18.05.2012 22:47:03)Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Hibernian and Hearts in the Scottish Cup final.
Finch shocks Kaymer at Match Play (18.05.2012 18:39:50)England's Richard Finch shocks German world number nine Martin Kaymer to advance to the last 16 of the World Match Play.
O'Driscoll named in Leinster team (18.05.2012 13:33:36)Brian O'Driscoll and Rob Kearney are fit to start for Leinster in Saturday's Heineken Cup final against Ulster.
In pictures: Olympic flame handover (17.05.2012 20:09:32)Pictures from Greece as the Olympic flame is passed to London at a ceremony attended by David Beckham, Boris Johnson and Princess Anne.
VIDEO: Chelsea's Champions League journey (17.05.2012 21:44:09)Pundits Alan Hansen, Mark Lawrenson, Pat Nevin, Robbie Savage, Chris Waddle and Jan Molby look at Chelsea's Champions League journey, and their chances of beating Bayen Munich in the final.
VIDEO: Confidence key for Chelsea - Di Matteo (18.05.2012 22:11:12)Interim Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo explains how he turned the Blues' season around, by making sure his players know they are "fantastic" and re-installing confidence into them after their difficult start to the season.
VIDEO: Robben calls for Uefa rule change (17.05.2012 21:26:46)Bayern Munich midfielder Arjen Robben says the fact that seven players will be missing from the Champions League final shows that the rules surrounding accumulated yellow cards ought to be changed.
VIDEO: Blues 'desperate' to win - Lampard (18.05.2012 22:55:39)Frank Lampard says Chelsea will use the memory of Champions League disappointment against Manchester United in Moscow to inspire them to victory against Bayern Munich.
VIDEO: Di Matteo is special - Desailly (18.05.2012 14:23:04)Former Chelsea player Marcel Desailly believes Blues interim boss Roberto di Matteo is "the best man" to lead the club into the future, saying "there is something special about him, we need to give him a chance".
VIDEO: Strauss relief after special innings (18.05.2012 23:05:38)England captain Andrew Strauss reflects on a really special moment after scoring his first Test century in 18 months to put England in a dominant position on day two of the first Test against the West Indies.
VIDEO: Beckham hopeful over GB selection (18.05.2012 17:48:51)David Beckham believes he has a "good chance" of being selected for Team GB at the London 2012 Olympic Games, saying he will continue to make himself available for international football for as long as he can.
VIDEO: BBC duo shocked by Stoner retirement (18.05.2012 23:43:45)BBC Sport's Matt Roberts and Charlie Cox talk about Casey Stoner's shock announcement that he is to retire at the end of the season as they preview the upcoming French MotoGP.
VIDEO: GB hockey coach chokes back tears (18.05.2012 13:55:06)GB women's hockey coach Danny Kerry chokes back the tears after being asked how he deals with telling players, specifically Natalie Seymour, that they have missed out on Olympic selection.
VIDEO: Last nears Olympic qualification (18.05.2012 18:29:23)Cross-country mountain bike star Annie Last is hoping her results at the World Cup event in La Bresse this weekend will determine whether Great Britain will qualify for a single place in the women's event, as well as nation starting positions for the event in August.
VIDEO: Methody old boys eye Heineken glory (17.05.2012 09:50:44)Methodist College Belfast rugby coaches Nicky Wells and Colin Martin hope four of their old boys will be lifting the Heineken Cup with Ulster in Saturday's final against Leinster.
VIDEO: Coaching is my calling - Wright (18.05.2012 15:32:40)Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright and ex-Luton boss Mick Harford discuss their new roles as MK Dons first-team coach and assistant manager respectively.
VIDEO: Pressure helps West Ham - Allardyce (18.05.2012 18:54:34)West Ham boss Sam Allardyce says pressure to win Saturday's Championship play-off final against Blackpool will help "spur" his side on to give their "best performance of the season".
Cup fever ahead of capital clash (18.05.2012 14:12:21)BBC Scotland gauges fans' feelings as cup fever grips the capital ahead of the all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final
Martinez on management (17.05.2012 20:31:03)Wigan boss Roberto Martinez explains the pressures of managing in the Premier League in a BBC Sport interview before Liverpool's approach
Marshall qualifies for 2012 Games (18.05.2012 18:50:54)British middleweight Savannah Marshall joins Nicola Adams and Natasha Jonas in qualifying for the London Olympic Games.
Danson & Cullen named in GB squad (18.05.2012 10:13:31)Injury worries Alex Danson and Crista Cullen have been named in the Great Britain women's hockey squad for the Olympics.
Wycherley levels Olympic race-off (18.05.2012 16:36:59)Paul Wycherley levels his race-off for London 2012 selection with reigning Olympic canoe sprint champion Tim Brabants.
Britons to accept domestique role (18.05.2012 12:47:22)Some GB triathletes accept their most likely route to London 2012 will be as helpers for the Brownlee brothers or Helen Jenkins.
Newcastle win to complete sweep (12.05.2012 19:56:44)Newcastle Eagles complete a clean sweep of all four BBL titles by beating Leicester Riders 71-62 in the Play-Offs final
Warren lacking in respect - Hearn (18.05.2012 17:09:22)Eddie Hearn says Frank Warren lacks respect for boxing in light of the proposed bout between David Haye and Dereck Chisora.
Overdue century delights Strauss (18.05.2012 22:43:50)Andrew Strauss admits his relief at ending 18 months without a Test century after scoring an unbeaten 121 against West Indies.
Rodriguez retains pink from Casar (17.05.2012 18:27:17)Joaquim Rodriguez retains the pink jersey in the Giro d'Italia despite Sandy Casar's best efforts in a 12th stage won by Dane Lars Bak.
Taylor wins Premier League title (18.05.2012 09:52:30)Phil Taylor wins his sixth Premier League Darts title, beating Simon Whitlock 10-7 in the final at London's O2 Arena.
Wheelchair rugby team announced (15.05.2012 19:13:49)The British Paralympic Association names six Games debutants, including one woman, in its 11-strong ParalympicGB wheelchair rugby team.
Man City & United talk to Hazard (18.05.2012 13:05:30)Eden Hazard's future to be decided when Lille hold talks with Manchester City and Manchester United next week.
Australia deny GB place in final (05.05.2012 19:36:37)Britain's men's hockey team miss out on a place in Sunday's final after a 3-3 draw with Australia at the Olympic test event.
Yorkshire Cup win for Red Cadeaux (18.05.2012 16:18:06)Last year's Melbourne Cup runner-up Red Cadeaux claims his first win of the season in the Yorkshire Cup at York.
Stoner announces shock retirement (17.05.2012 18:28:22)MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner is to retire at the end of the season, saying he no longer "has the passion" for the sport.
Payne fails to finish in Israel (18.05.2012 18:08:04)World champion Keri-Anne Payne fails to finish her 10km race at the European Open Water Swimming Cup because of a shoulder injury.
Salford 20-20 Bradford (18.05.2012 22:52:36)Salford City Reds wing Jodie Broughton rescues a point for the Reds with a late try in a home draw with Bradford Bulls.
Best eyes upset win over Leinster (18.05.2012 20:40:40)Hooker Rory Best insists Ulster have no interest in playing the 'brave losers' role in Saturday's Heineken Cup final against Leinster.
Snooker needs O'Sullivan - Hendry (08.05.2012 08:06:57)Stephen Hendry warns snooker chief Barry Hearn that the sport without world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan would be far less attractive.
Norwegian swimming champion dies (01.05.2012 17:57:28)Norway's world swimming champion Alexander Dale Oen dies suddenly in the US, aged 26, the country's swimming federation says.
Baltacha through to Prague semis (18.05.2012 17:07:27)Elena Baltacha moves through to the semi-finals of the Sparta Prague Open after defeating Anastasija Sevastova 6-3 6-4.
GB Bobsleigh recruits new coach (15.05.2012 17:37:03)British Bobsleigh appoints former Swiss national coach Dominik Scherrer for 2014 Winter Olympic campaign.
Solskjaer has 'chat' with Villa (18.05.2012 21:05:31)Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he has held informal talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner about the club's vacant manager position.
Forget burden of history - Fenlon (18.05.2012 10:26:57)Pat Fenlon urges Hibs to focus on Saturday's final and not on ending their 110-year wait to lift the Scottish Cup.
Agustien signs new Swansea deal (18.05.2012 17:39:30)Dutch midfielder Kemy Agustien pens a new two-year contract with Swansea City which will see him stay at the Liberty Stadium until June 2014.
Seeley targets North West record (18.05.2012 14:20:22)Alastair Seeley is out to make North West 200 history when he takes to the grid for five races on Saturday.
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