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Radical cleric Abu Qatada should be freed from jail because he has been held too long, his lawyer tells a bail hearing.

A woman gives birth on the pavement outside a Fife hospital after she was unable to get inside the building.

Police believe 829 people were "likely" victims of phone-hacking by newspapers, the Leveson Inquiry hears.

Demand for credit cards is "feeling the strain" as UK borrowers turn to other forms of finance, a report suggests.

Why would deaf teenagers refuse an implant to improve hearing?

The Queen is visiting a town hall in King's Lynn as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

How Elizabeth became queen in a treehouse in Kenya

Drivers are being warned of black ice and some schools are closed, after the nation deals with the snow that fell across much of Britain at the weekend.

Hunting the internet bullies

Dr Michael Dixon, chair of the NHS Alliance, who supports the governments proposed reforms of the NHS and Dr John Lister, director of the Health Emergency campaign group, who opposes them, debate the Health Bill.

The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery will take part in two gun salutes today to mark 60 years since Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne.

David Miliband says his brother Ed will lead Labour into the next election and is the "best man" to do so.

David Miliband has defended his political activity against accusations that it undermines his brother, Labour leader Ed Miliband.

Robert Peston on biggest firms in UK feeling cross

England coach Fabio Capello may have breached his contract by publicly criticising the Football Association's move to remove John Terry as captain, says former FA executive director David Davies.

Protesters camped outside Exeter Cathedral begin clearing their tents and belongings from the site.

Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care as the icy conditions in England led to a series of accidents.

The Independent's Simon Calder explains why Heathrow airport was so badly affected by the severe weather on Sunday.

More should be done to engage young people and combat radicalisation through the internet, says Cardiff South and Penarth MP Alun Michael.

Lothian and Borders Police launch an investigation after a man's body is discovered floating in a Scottish Borders river.