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The latest stories from the UK section of the BBC News web site.
UK troops 'uncover bomb factory' (31.07.2010 17:13:53)British troops targeting a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan have found a cache of bomb-making equipment, the Ministry of Defence says.
Pakistan plays down Cameron row (31.07.2010 20:29:57)Pakistan says it expects "fruitful" talks between its president and David Cameron despite a row over comments about its alleged links to terror.
Ennis crowned European champion (31.07.2010 21:04:31)Great Britain's Jessica Ennis wins European heptathlon gold after dominating the 800m finale to fend off her closest rival Nataliya Dobrynska.
Labour 'could be out for years' (31.07.2010 20:08:35)Labour leadership contender David Miliband warns that the party could be out of power for years at the final hustings meeting before the vote.
Man dies as powerboat overturns (31.07.2010 23:19:41)A man died when the boat he was in "flipped over" during the European and British National Powerboat Championships in Essex, police say.
Huntley 'should not sue' prison (31.07.2010 18:44:24)Soham murderer Ian Huntley should drop his claim for compensation after having his throat slashed by an inmate, victims campaigners have said.
Probe as wedding guests fall ill (31.07.2010 18:37:40)The Health Protection Agency investigates why at least 15 people fell ill during a wedding reception at a social club.
Funeral for boy drowned in pond (31.07.2010 14:18:18)A funeral service is held for a toddler who drowned after falling into a garden pond in Edinburgh earlier this month.
Sir Bobby remembered one year on (31.07.2010 17:25:58)One year to the day since the death of former England boss Sir Bobby Robson, a ceremony takes place at Newcastle ground, St James's Park.
Bike hire fee lifted after glitch (31.07.2010 18:45:59)Cyclists who used London's bike hire scheme on its first day will not be billed because of technical problems.
Two men quizzed over explosives (31.07.2010 10:45:03)Two men from north Wales are being questioned at a central London police station over possible explosives offences.
S4C chief 'faced plot,' fears AM (31.07.2010 15:49:45)Former heritage minister Rhodri Glyn Thomas says he is concerned there may have been a plot to oust the Welsh-language TV channel S4C's ex-chief executive.
Call over Scottish Water's status (01.08.2010 01:31:42)Accountants KPMG say politicians should give "detailed consideration" to changing the status of Scottish Water.
Scotland 'needs financial powers' (31.07.2010 18:01:39)The Scottish government says the argument for Scotland gaining more financial powers has to be won in order to grow the economy.
Man wanted over murder in Spain (31.07.2010 16:42:01)Spanish police are hunting for a Liverpool man who is suspected of shooting a father-of-two dead in a crowded bar in the Costa del Sol.
Man charged over metro stop rape (31.07.2010 11:44:19)A man will appear in court charged with rape after a 16-year-old girl was attacked at a Tyne and Wear Metro station in North Shields.
Prior guides England towards win (31.07.2010 20:53:22)England are on course for a resounding win in the first Test after an unbeaten century from Matt Prior and three early wickets in Pakistan's second innings.
Is this reality show offensive? (30.07.2010 18:21:07)MTV reality show Jersey Shore is the latest example of Italian-Americans being stereotyped on television. Why?
Quiz of the week's news (30.07.2010 11:20:50)The Magazine's weekly quiz of the news, 7 days 7 questions - plus the Weekly Bonus Question.
Family getaway or get away? (30.07.2010 12:31:17)They frequently end in disaster and can be anything but relaxing. Why do we persist with the ordeal of family holidays?
Prescott Iraq intelligence doubts (30.07.2010 13:27:43)The intelligence on Iraq's weapons threat was "not very substantial", former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott says.
Benefits face 'radical' shake-up (30.07.2010 16:17:53)Merging all tax credits and benefits into a single payment is one option being considered by Iain Duncan Smith in a "radical" welfare shake-up.
Expenses four in appeals defeat (30.07.2010 12:12:42)Three ex-Labour MPs and an ex-Tory peer lose appeals over a ruling that they are not protected by parliamentary privilege from prosecution over expenses fraud allegations.
River punting gets fast and physical (31.07.2010 10:17:14)Punting would normally be seen as a tranquil way to pass a summer day on the river, but race punting is an altogether different affair.
Should squirrel be on the menu? (30.07.2010 23:15:43)A north London grocery store is committing "wildlife massacre" by selling squirrel meat, an animal welfare group has claimed. Vegetarians International Voice for Animals (Viva) accused a branch of Budgens of supporting a "barbaric and needless cull" of grey squirrels.
Widow's relief as remains found (30.07.2010 21:00:16)The widow of a man believed abducted and murdered by the IRA in 1981 said she felt sad but relieved that her husband's remains appeared to have been found. Kathleen Armstrong talks to the BBC's Paddy O'Flaherty about her "very mixed emotions".
BP boss scaling back oil effort (30.07.2010 20:46:21)Incoming BP chief executive Bob Dudley has said it is time to scale back some parts of the oil spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico.
Families' reaction to crash verdict (30.07.2010 16:14:34)The families of the victims of the Potters Bar train crash say they would like a public inquiry into the incident which killed seven people.
In pictures (31.07.2010 17:54:45)Rowers racing to break 114-year-old Atlantic record
Astronomy apps (30.07.2010 18:10:34)Nifty ways to star-spot and navigate the night sky
Unsung heroes (30.07.2010 13:58:52)Ordinary people who helped at Potters Bar
Newspaper review (31.07.2010 07:15:38)Prescott's 'tittle tattle' war claim pondered
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Ennis leads Great Britain gold rush (31.07.2010 21:04:35)Great Britain's Jessica Ennis wins the European heptathlon title while Dai Greene secures victory in the 400m hurdles and Mo Farah takes 5,000m gold to add to his 10km victory.
Prior guides England towards win (31.07.2010 20:53:24)England are on course for a resounding win in the first Test after an unbeaten century from Matt Prior and three early wickets in Pakistan's second innings.
Flying Vettel takes Hungary pole (31.07.2010 15:10:47)Red Bull dominate qualifying for the Hungarian GP, with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber on the front row ahead of the Ferraris.
GB pair win hurdles gold & silver (31.07.2010 20:40:22)Welsh pair Dai Greene and Rhys Williams claim gold and silver for Britain in the final of the men's 400m hurdles.
No third Milan stint for Beckham (31.07.2010 21:19:50)LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham will not return to AC Milan for a third time, coach Massimo Allegri says.
Blackpool promise to pay bonuses (31.07.2010 19:31:43)Blackpool players who are still waiting to receive bonuses for winning promotion to the Premier League are reassured that they will be paid.
Tseng retains Birkdale Open lead (31.07.2010 19:23:47)An eagle at the 18th ensures Taiwan's Yani Tseng retains her four stroke lead after round three of the Women's Open at Birkdale.
England lose to Germany in opener (31.07.2010 15:36:58)England fail to recover from a first-half mauling as they lose their Champions Trophy opener 4-2 to hosts Germany.
Midday wins second Nassau (31.07.2010 16:55:41)Midday, the 15-8 favourite, wins the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood for the second successive year, holding off a strong challenge from Stacelita.
Fisher faces fight for Irish Open (31.07.2010 19:10:49)England's Ross Fisher sees his lead at the Irish Open cut to only one shot after the third round in Killarney.
Warrington 24-26 St Helens (31.07.2010 21:49:51)St Helens hold on for a thrilling victory against Warrington in a classic encounter.
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