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Pilot's copter fell apart

An air accident report's been published into a Dorset man's death who crashed on his way to Henstridge airfield.

Mystery of beheaded skeletons solved

Scientists say 51 skeletons in a pit under the new Weymouth relief road were most probably vikings.

Rogue traders warning

Three men have been reported ripping a pensioner off in Yeovil.

Welcome to Beirut

Residents in part of Chard say they're fed up with disruption caused by building work outside their homes.

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UK News

Video: 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.

Suspected Eta Terrorist Seized In London

A suspected member of Spanish terrorist group Eta has been arrested in London.

Video: Cable: 'Economy Would Be Safe With Lib Dems'

The Liberal Democrats are the only party who will be responsible with the economy and offer voters an alternative, Vince Cable has told supporters.

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Business

Video: Strike Ballot To Be Held Over Corus Closure

Thousands of steel workers are to be balloted for strikes in protest at the mothballing of the Corus plant on Teesside.

Greece Warns Of 'Fear Of Contagion' On Debt

The Greek Prime Minister has admitted there is a "fear of contagion" as his nation battles its debt crisis.

Video: BA Cabin Crew Lose Court Case Over Cuts

British Airways cabin crew have lost their High Court bid to stop the airline imposing cost-cutting measures.

Drugs Giant In Denture Cream Health Scare

Long-term use of a popular brand of denture adhesive could cause neurological problems such as numbness and difficulty walking, drugs giant GlaxoSmithKline has warned.

Row Over 'Wobbling Breasts' iPhone App

Apple has been urged to provide more specific guidelines on suitable content for iPhone applications after it pulled one that had apparently been downloaded by nearly a million people.

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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.

Pacquiao Retains Welterweight Title

Manny Pacquiao beat Ghanaian Joshua Clottey with a unanimous points victory to retain his World Boxing Organization welterweight title at the Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.

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Entertainment

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.

Video: 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.

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.

Video: 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.

Haim Death 'Linked To Illegal Drug Ring'

The death of former teen actor Corey Haim is linked to an illegal prescription drugs ring, US authorities have said.

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Videos

Video: Strike Ballot To Be Held Over Corus Closure

Thousands of steel workers are to be balloted for strikes in protest at the mothballing of the Corus plant on Teesside.

Video: Lib Dem Leader Slams Tory 'Scare' Tactics

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has accused the Tories of trying to frighten voters with a warning about market chaos in the event of a hung parliament.

Video: 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.

Video: BA Cabin Crew Lose Court Case Over Cuts

British Airways cabin crew have lost their High Court bid to stop the airline imposing cost-cutting measures.

Video: Cable: 'Economy Would Be Safe With Lib Dems'

The Liberal Democrats are the only party who will be responsible with the economy and offer voters an alternative, Vince Cable has told supporters.

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Weird

Lowry Laid Bare - Hunt For Nudes In The North

LS Lowry's iconic paintings of industrial northern England are to be recreated - using nudes.

Odds On: Punter Leaves Wagers To Charity

A man who donated a series of gambling bets to Oxfam when he died, could raise the charity £330,000.

Nut Crackers: Squirrels Go Mad For Coconuts

A pair of squirrels have taken their love of coconuts to a different level - by getting stuck into their favourite snacks.

Legal Rights Sought For Yorkshire Puddings

Yorkshire pudding makers have launched a bid to gain European legal protections currently enjoyed by other regional delicacies such as Scotch whisky and champagne.

Woof Justice: Vote On Lawyers For Animals

Polling projections suggest voters in Switzerland have rejected a plan to appoint special lawyers for animals that have been abused by humans.

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