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Blood Donors Needed
About 750 units of blood are used every week in Hertfordshire - the NHS is trying to get more people to start donating.
St Albans Charity Takes Campaign To Downing Street
A meeting was set up with John Prescott
Borehamwood Killer Back Behind Bars
A Judge has described the man as 'volatile'
Lucky Escape For Two Teens in Walkern
Vehicle flips over on Stevenage Road
Green Business In Ware Wins Award
A company's been praised for treating customers well
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UK News
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DIY Euthanasia: 'Dr Death' Allowed Into UK
The man Australians call Dr Death is in Britain teaching a workshop on "do-it-yourself euthanasia".
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Beckham's World Cup Agony After Injury
England boss Fabio Capello has spoken to David Beckham, who has ruptured his Achilles tendon, and said: "It looks like he's out of the World Cup."
Questions Mount Over Jon Venables Charges
Pressure is mounting on the Government to clarify whether Jon Venables, one of the killers of James Bulger, will escape prosecution for the alleged breach which landed him back in jail.
Brown Intervenes As BA Strikes Row Grows
Gordon Brown has intervened personally in a bid to prevent planned strike action by British Airways cabin crew.
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Latest Sky News UK Weather Forecast
Spring is finally here for much of the UK.
Suspected Eta Terrorist Seized In London
A suspected member of Spanish terrorist group Eta has been arrested in London.
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Biker Tribute: 15,000 Ride For Fallen Heroes
Motorcyclists have roared through Wootton Bassett to honour soldiers who have lost their lives in the Afghan war and the people of the Wiltshire town for their support.
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World News
Quake-Hit Chile Plunged Into Darkness
A massive power failure plunged nearly the entire Chilean population into darkness, rattling a country already anxious after last month's 8.8-magnitude quake.
Doubts Over Runaway Toyota Driver's Story
A driver who sparked a dramatic police chase after the accelerator pedal on his Toyota became stuck is facing questions over his version of events.
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Bangkok Dangerous: Anti-Govt Demo Fears
As tens of thousands of anti government demonstrators gathered in Bangkok, British holidaymakers in Thailand have been warned that the political situation is increasingly "volatile".
Mission: Impossible And Airplane! Star Dies
Peter Graves, the actor best known for his portrayal of Jim Phelps, leader of a gang of special agents who battled evil conspirators in Mission: Impossible, has died.
Consulate Staff Shot By 'Drug Gang Hitmen'
Two Americans and a Mexican linked to an American consulate have been gunned down by suspected drug gang hitmen in Mexico.
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Sport
Premier League Round Up
Manchester United returned to top spot in the Premier League with a 3-0 win against Fulham at Old Trafford.
France Close In On Slam
Only England can stop France winning the Six Nations grand slam after the pre-tournament favourites beat Italy 46-20 in Paris.
Alonso Wins Season Opener
Spanish driver Fernando Alonso won the Bahrain Grand Prix on his Ferrari debut.
Swann Takes Five As England Domination Continues
England were 131-5 at stumps in their second innings, with an overall lead of 434 on day three of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong.
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Videos
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Beckham's World Cup Agony After Injury
England boss Fabio Capello has spoken to David Beckham, who has ruptured his Achilles tendon, and said: "It looks like he's out of the World Cup."
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DiCaprio Opens Shutters On Latest Film
Leonardo DiCaprio says his heart will go on, despite the fact he can no longer say he starred in the biggest movie of all time.
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Bangkok Dangerous: Anti-Govt Demo Fears
As tens of thousands of anti government demonstrators gathered in Bangkok, British holidaymakers in Thailand have been warned that the political situation is increasingly "volatile".
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Darling Tells Sky: 'There's All To Play For'
Chancellor Alistair Darling has told Sky News "there's all to play for" ahead of his pre-election budget on March 24.
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Royal Gaffe: 'Does One Work In A Strip Club?'
The Duke of Edinburgh asked a sea cadet if she worked at a strip club, according to reports.
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Showbiz
High Five: Boyzone's Brother Tops The Charts
Boyzone's first album since the death of bandmate Stephen Gately has gone straight to the top of the UK charts.
Essex Teen To Represent UK At Eurovision
A 19-year-old from Essex has been chosen to represent the UK in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
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Woods' Wife 'Not Allowed In Ambulance'
Tiger Woods' wife Elin was not allowed to travel with him in the ambulance to hospital following his fateful car crash, it has emerged.
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Quirkies
Her Majesty, Inventor Of The Telephone?
One in 10 schoolkids think the Queen invented the telephone and almost one third believe Sir Isaac Newton discovered fire, according to a new study.
Safety Ruling Leaves Rollers Cheesed Off
Gloucestershire's famous annual cheese rolling event has been cancelled due to safety fears - not over competitor injuries, but crowding.
Porn To Parliament: Director Up For Election
An award-winning porn director has been selected as a Liberal Democrat candidate.
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Queen Victoria Reveals Her Passionate Side
A picture of the young Queen Victoria in an intimate and alluring pose indicates may not have been the prude many believed her to be.
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Business
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'Migrant Workers Abused And Exploited'
Agency and migrant workers employed by meat and poultry firms are suffering "mistreatment and exploitation", an official inquiry has revealed.
Loan Guarantee To Secure Vauxhall's Future
The Government has announced a £270 million loan guarantee to car giant General Motors to help secure its Vauxhall operations in Britain.
Second Union Votes For Easter Rail Strikes
The threat of Easter rail strikes has increased after a second union voted in favour of industrial action in a row over plans to axe 1,500 maintenance jobs.
Storrie Steps Down As Pompey Chief Exec
Peter Storrie has stepped down as chief executive of Portsmouth Football Club.
Lehman Slated Over $50bn 'Account Gimmick'
Former bosses at Lehman Brothers have been accused of using an "accounting gimmick" to hide billions in losses which helped bring about its collapse.