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Second Possible Rabies Case In Leeds

A second possible case of rabies is being investigated in Leeds, disease control experts said.
Leeds New Year Deaths Driver Sentenced

A Burley man is sentenced later for killing a couple on the Stanningley Bypass.
Funeral For 'Outstanding' Bradford Soldier

Friends and family said their goodbyes at the funeral of a teenage soldier from Bradford today, who was killed in a bomb blast in Afghanistan.
Man Jailed For Bawtry New Years Day Attack

A 21 year old man has been jailed after he left another man fighting for his life, after an attack in Bawtry.

NZ Sea Pollution Disaster Captain Is Jailed

The captain and second officer of a ship that caused New Zealand's biggest sea pollution disaster when it ploughed into an offshore reef have both been jailed for seven months.
Hottest Day Of The Year - But Can It Last?

As the country continues to bask in unseasonably hot weather sun worshippers are hoping the weekend will sizzle too.
Breivik Witness: It Was A Mistake To Spare Me

A Labour youth survivor of Anders Behring Breivik's massacre on Utoya island in Norway has said the killer's failure to murder him had only strengthened his belief in democracy.
Page with video: Embattled Culture Secretary To Face Grilling

Jeremy Hunt is to be grilled over his links with Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation at the Leveson Inquiry next week - as David Cameron defends giving the Culture Secretary responsibility for overse

Katy Perry Thanks Fans After Reaching Twenty Million Followers On Twitter

The 'Part Of Me' singer has hit a new milestone on Twitter following her Billboard Awards performance.
Page with video: One Direction Play Surprise US Diner Gig For Fans – Video

The British stars gave an acoustic rendition of their hit single 'What Makes You Beautiful' in America.
Michelle Obama: "I Sometimes Wish I Was Beyonce"

The US Presidents wife has highlighted the 'Countdown' star as someone she looks up to.
Rihanna Welcomes M.I.A. To The Roc Nation Family: "Welcome Home!"

The 'Bad Girls' rapper has been signed by Jay-Z management label and welcomed by Rihanna.

End Of Road For Izzard's Marathon Challenge

Eddie Izzard has been forced to abandon his attempt to run a marathon every day for 27 days due to "medical complications".
US Agencies 'Too Cosy' With Osama Filmmakers

Defence and intelligence officials in the US have been accused of jeopardising national security by working too closely with the makers of a film about the death of Osama bin Laden.
Will Self Escapes Roof Collapse At £1m Home

Author Will Self's home was one of a row of £1m houses left in ruins when their roofs collapsed.

England In Control Of Second Test Against West Indies

England dominated the opening session on day one of the second test against West Indies at Trent Bridge.
Murray To Play Tatsuma Ito At French Open

Andy Murray will play Japan's world number 69 Tatsuma Ito in the opening round of the French Open.
Page with video: Guardiola: I Am Open To Job Offers

Barcelona's outgoing manager Pep Guardiola has said he will listen to job offers as he gets ready for his last game in charge of the club.
John Ruddy To Miss Euro 2012

England goalkeeper John Ruddy has been ruled out of Euro 2012 after breaking a finger in training.

Fugitive Penguin P-P-Picked Up After Zoo Dash

A penguin that escaped from a Japanese zoo has been recaptured after 82 days on the run.
Head In The iClouds: 'Phone Thief' Shares Pics

A woman has alleged that a man who stole her smartphone gave his own game away after he accidentally shared photos with her that he had taken after the crime.
Auction Of 'Ronald Reagan's Blood' Called Off

An auction house has called off the sale of a vial of blood said to be from Ronald Reagan after the late US president's foundation and his family expressed outrage.
Fury Over UK Auction Of 'Ronald Reagan's Blood'

The charitable foundation of late US president Ronald Reagan has condemned a British auction house for selling a vial that purportedly contains his blood.