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Holidaymakers face summer of huge delays at Spanish airports

Millions of holidaymakers heading for Spain face long airport delays with the introduction of a new anti-terror security regime. The system, which comes into effect in three weeks, will require travellers to provide detailed information on themselves before they fly.. more | Add your view

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Madeleine: Daddy's tearful pilgrimage to the shrine of yellow ribbons

With tears in his eyes, the father of Madeleine McCann tonight made a pilgrimage to his daughter's shrine. It was enough to make the strongest of fathers break down.. more | Add your view (8)

Cutty Sark to rise from the ashes after arson attack

Police have launched an arson inquiry into the fire that ripped through the Cutty Sark. The blaze reduced the 19th-century tea clipper to a charred wreck. Yet despite the damage, members of the Cutty Sark Trust announced that the vessel could be rescued .. more | Add your view (24)

Interest rate rises finally put brakes on housing market

Rising interest rates have slammed the brakes on the housing market, according to a raft of figures out today. House prices grew at their slowest rate for months in April while mortgage lending also cooled, signalling that the market may be on the verge of a correction.. more | Add your view

Customer takes on bank in landmark legal battle over 'rip-off' fees

A bank customer suffered 'stress and financial difficulties' as a result of 'disproportionate and unfair' penalty charges, a court heard today. Tom Brennan said 'unlawful' fees levied on him by NatWest left him unable even to buy himself a single pint of beer on his 30th birthday.. more | Add your view

The classroom 'cancer risk' of wi-fi internet

Britain's top health watchdog has called for an inquiry into the use of wireless Internet networks in schools because of concerns they could be exposing children to the risk of cancer .. more | Add your view (9)

Doctors and council staff told to snoop for the state

Council staff, charity workers and doctors will be forced to tip off police about anyone they believe might commit a violent crime, under Home Office plans.. more | Add your view (4)

Father murdered for telling yobs to keep quiet

A devoted father was stabbed to death outside his home after he confronted a gang of rampaging thugs armed with knives. Kevin Johnson was attacked as he begged the teenagers not to wake his sleeping seven-month-old son .. more

Lighthouse sold by council for ?900 six years ago is now on the market for ?850,000

An historic lighthouse sold off cheaply by a council has gone on the market for almost 1,000 times the amount it cost just six years ago. The 173-year-old lighthouse has undergone extensive refurbishment over the past six years .. more | Add your view

Former model killed cyclist while test driving sports car in high heels

A woman was today sentenced to eight months imprisonment for knocking down and killing a cyclist while test driving a sports car in high stiletto heels .. more | Add your view

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'Flying saucer' police spy camera takes to the skies

The UK's first police 'spy drone' took to the skies today. The remote control helicopter, fitted with CCTV cameras, will be used by officers in Merseyside to track criminals and record anti-social behaviour .. more | Add your view (3)

Labour calls to cap 'huge bonuses' of business leaders

Peter Hain today declared war on the City, warning that Labour could intervene unless business leaders capped huge annual bonuses. He also made an emotional speech about his time as an anti-racism campaigner.. more | Add your view

Charles' 'quiet campaign' to have Camilla crowned Queen

Prince Charles is determined that the Duchess of Cornwall will become queen and not just a princess consort when he accedes to the throne, a documentary will claim.. more | Add your view (7)

Eat less to cut risk of cancer

Britain is facing a 'cancer timebomb' because of rising levels of obesity, a senior doctor warned last night. Cancer expert Dr Greg Martin said people needed to be fully aware of the hidden costs of a poor diet and lack of exercise .. more | Add your view

Lords challenge MPs' secrecy over expenses

Peers have said that they would try to prevent MPs from excluding themselves from anti-secrecy laws - and condemned their 'naked self-interest' .. more | Add your view

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Murder hunt after teenager stabbed to death on council estate

A murder probe was underway today after a 16-year-old boy was discovered stabbed to death on a council estate... more | Add your view

Doctors and council staff told to snoop for the state

Council staff, charity workers and doctors will be forced to tip off police about anyone they believe might commit a violent crime, under Home Office plans.. more | Add your view (4)

Homeowners get more freedom for 'home improvements' in planning shake-up

The biggest planning shake-up for 20 years will be unveiled by the Government today which should see red tape slashed for people wanting to carry out simple home improvements such as adding a conservatory, converting a loft, or installing wind turbines .. more | Add your view (4)

Secret school report brands children 'dingbats' and 'wallies'

A confidential school report that branded pupils cruel names like "wally" and "dingbat" was found lying in the street by a shopper. The report listed full names of 85 children at the school with staff opinions on each one's progress .. more | Add your view

Don't let migrants jump the housing queue, says minister

British families should be given council housing ahead of immigrants, a Labour minister has claimed. Margaret Hodge risked sparking a race row by warning it was 'unfair' when new arrivals jumped to the top of the queue .. more | Add your view (11)

Model pupil finishes school without taking a single day off in 14 years

When the register is taken at Michelle Boorman's school, there's one cast-iron certainty - she will be present. Since she started her education at four, the 18-year-old has not missed a single day in class.. more | Add your view (5)