Mon, 21st May 2012

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Cameron rejects Megrahi probe plea

5:46am Monday 21st May 2012

Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi, the man convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, has died

David Cameron has dismissed calls for a fresh inquiry into the conviction of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi in the wake of his death.

Britain ready to bask in sunshine

5:38am Monday 21st May 2012

Forecasters predict sunworshippers will enjoy warmer weather this week

Sun worshippers will finally be able to strip off their winter woollies and bask in some warming rays after weeks of grey skies and rain.

Miliband calls for social mobility

5:17am Monday 21st May 2012

Labour leader Ed Miliband claims Britain is sliding backwards

Ed Miliband is to attack the coalition for allowing social mobility to go into reverse in Britain.

NHS Information Strategy unveiled

5:17am Monday 21st May 2012

The new NHS Information Strategy, will give individuals more 'power', according to Health Secretary Andrew Lansley

Patients will be able to book doctors' appointments and check test results online, under plans being unveiled by the coalition.

Sports stars joining torch relay

5:17am Monday 21st May 2012

Jonathan Edwards will carry the Olympic Torch

Some of Britain's top sport stars will carry the Olympic Flame as the London 2012 torch relay enters its third day.

I'm driving reforms agenda, says PM

5:17am Monday 21st May 2012

David Cameron celebrates Chelsea winning the Champions League final on Saturday night

David Cameron brushed aside criticism of his work ethic after details emerged of his fondness for karaoke and computer games.

Royal couple visit flower show

5:17am Monday 21st May 2012

Laura Gainsford in the Right Royal Jubilee Cab, as Hailo black cab app celebrates Chelsea Flower Show with limited edition London themed garden taxis

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will be among the first people to get a glimpse of the exhibits at this year's Chelsea Flower Show when they tour the event in private.

Music stars lead tributes to Gibb

2:23am Monday 21st May 2012

Robin Gibb has died

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has died following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Hosepipe ban exemption for firms

1:19am Monday 21st May 2012

Gardening firms have been granted a four-week reprieve from the hosepipe ban

Embattled gardening businesses have been granted a 28-day reprieve from the hosepipe ban.

April deluge 'hit retail figures'

12:27am Monday 21st May 2012

The number of shoppers in town centres dropped by more than 12 per cent this April compared to a year before

Heavy downpours during April hit footfall on Britain's high streets as town centres witnessed the worst decline in shopper numbers since November 2009, a report has revealed.

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