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BNP Rules 'Discriminate Against Non-Whites'

The BNP will not be admitting new members any time soon, after a judge ruled its new constitution to be unlawful.

Safety Ruling Leaves Rollers Cheesed Off

Gloucestershire's famous annual cheese rolling event has been cancelled due to safety fears - not because of competitor injuries, but due to overcrowding.

Doctors Call For Ban On Self-Harm Websites

Psychiatrists are calling for websites that "romanticise" self-harm to be taken down, after recorded cases of youngsters cutting themselves doubled.

London news The headlines from around the capital

'Wonder' Tunnel Opens Deep Under The Thames

The Thames Tunnel, the brainchild of engineering geniuses Marc and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is opening to the public for the first time in 145 years.

London Underground To Cut 800 Workers

London Underground has announced it is axeing 800 staff under plans to save £16m a year.

BNP Rules 'Discriminate Against Non-Whites'

The BNP will not be admitting new members any time soon, after a judge ruled its new constitution to be unlawful.

Firefighters Tackle Major Blaze In London

More than 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a restaurant and office in Shoreditch, east London.

New Deadline Looms For BA Strike Talks

Hopes of a deal to avert a strike by thousands of British Airways cabin crew hang in the balance after a deadline to reach an agreement was extended.

Showbiz News Who's doing what with who

Youth Charged Over Susan Boyle Theft

A teenage boy has been arrested and charged in connection with a theft at Susan Boyle's home.

Video: Just Friends? Jen And Gerard Admit Chemistry

It's been the big Hollywood rumour for months and now Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler have revealed to Sky News the truth about their relationship.

Fred Perry Back To Black With Amy Collection

Amy Winehouse has designed a clothing range for Fred Perry, bringing her edgy style to the classic British fashion label.

Boyzone Back On Stage After Gately Death

The remaining members of Boyzone have performed together in public for the first time since the death of bandmate and close friend Stephen Gately.

Hurt Locker Sales Soar After Oscar Sweep

DVD sales of bomb disposal drama Hurt Locker have soared since the low-budget film won a surprise six Oscars.

Pink Floyd Win Download Royalty Battle

Pink Floyd have won a ruling at the High Court barring record company EMI selling single downloads from their concept albums.

Matt Damon Not Bourne Again In Green Zone

Green Zone is Hollywood's latest attempt to put the politics of the Iraq war onto the big screen.

Video: Exclusive: Watch The New Robin Hood Trailer

Sky.com has teamed up with Universal International Pictures to bring you the exclusive trailer to Ridley Scott's new movie Robin Hood.

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Video: High Roller Beats The House Of Cards Record

The world's largest casino has been rebuilt - as the world's largest-ever house of cards.

Newborn Elephant Comes 'Back From The Dead'

Pictures have been released of the baby elephant born two days after experts at an Australian zoo said it had died in its mother's womb.

Video: Driver Smashes Through Gardens In Cop Chase

A wanted criminal evaded police by taking his car off-road, and through the back gardens of houses in a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri.

Video: Man v Predator: Wrestling With An Added Bite

Wrestlers are testing their skills against a new jaw-dropping opponent to find out who's the real Big Daddy.

Video: Boy's Harrowing 911 Call As Gunmen Strike

A terrified boy begged the emergency services to send police to his home while three robbers threatened his parents at gunpoint, it has been revealed.

Sport news The latest from the world of sport

Ton For Cook Puts England In Charge

A century from Alastair Cook in his first match as England Captain has put England in a good position at tea on day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh.

England Lose Hockey Semi

England have been beaten 4-1 by the Olympic champions Germany in the semi-finals of the men's hockey World Cup.

Europa Lge: Losses For Liverpool And Fulham

Liverpool have lost 1-0 to Lille in the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 match in France.

Video: Cook To Make Late Decision On Broad

Alastair Cook has some tough decisions to make ahead of his first match as captain when England take on Bangladesh in the first Test in Chittagong on Friday.

Video: Man Utd Into Champs League Qtr Finals

Manchester United are through to the Champions League quarter finals after Wayne Rooney scored twice in a 4-0 win against AC Milan at Old Trafford

International news Around the world

Israel Seals Off West Bank Amid Riot Fears

Israel has sealed off the West Bank for 48 hours to prevent Palestinians from entering the Jewish state amid fears of rioting and civil disorder.

Jogging Teacher 'Mauled To Death By Wolves'

A teacher killed whilst jogging in Alaska is thought to have been mauled to death by wolves.

Bomb Blasts Rip Through Crowds In Lahore

At least five people have been killed and 25 wounded after two blasts in the Pakistani city of Lahore, rescue workers have said.

Nobel Gesture: Obama To Donate Prize Money

Barack Obama has announced plans to donate the $1.4m from his Nobel Peace Prize to students, war veterans' families and survivors of Haiti's earthquake.