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Probe into M-way lorry crush video

3:29pm Thursday 18th March 2010

A haulage firm has launched an investigation after a video emerged that appeared to show a lorry driver speeding along a motorway unaware a car was trapped under its bumper.

Five-year-old took 4x4 on joyride

3:29pm Thursday 18th March 2010

A five-year-old boy took his family's automatic 4x4 on a four-mile "joyride" before crashing it into a wall, it has been disclosed.

George Cross for bomb disposal men

3:03pm Thursday 18th March 2010

Two Army bomb disposal experts have been awarded the George Cross for the extraordinary bravery they displayed in tackling Taliban explosives in Afghanistan.

Universities told of funding cuts

2:48pm Thursday 18th March 2010

The vast majority of England's universities will see their public funding slashed next year.

BA boss in last minute strike talks

2:20pm Thursday 18th March 2010

Frantic last-ditch efforts are being made to head off this weekend's strike by British Airways cabin crew.

Ex-detective jailed over drugs plot

1:47pm Thursday 18th March 2010

A former detective who was "pivotal" to the success of a £200 million cocaine-smuggling plot has been jailed for 22 years.

Katie Price plans second wedding

1:08pm Thursday 18th March 2010

Katie Price has told of her plans for a second marriage ceremony with Alex Reid following her whirlwind trip down the aisle in Las Vegas.

Hunt for chef's 'mystery boyfriend'

12:23pm Thursday 18th March 2010

The mother of missing university chef Claudia Lawrence has said she knew nothing about a mystery boyfriend her daughter spent the night with just two days before her disappearance.

McLaren supercar plans unveiled

12:23pm Thursday 18th March 2010

Details of a new £40 million production facility and an "affordable" £150,000 supercar have been announced by McLaren Automotive.

BA boss in last minute strike talks

12:04pm Thursday 18th March 2010

British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh is involved in surprise last minute talks over the planned strike by the airline's cabin crew.