Werritty quizzed in Fox probe new

Liam Fox's close friend Adam Werritty was interviewed today by officials looking into allegations surrounding links between them.

The idea that running will lead to weight loss is a common misconception

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Sophie Morris: Many of us take up jogging to lose weight. But research shows it could have the opposite effect.

£22m of hospital food left uneaten

Cambridgeshire couple win �101m lottery prize new

A couple who scooped over �101 million in the EuroMillions draw had only played twice before, they revealed today.

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'My parents had no idea the damage hippie values did'

Simon Mott's family was privileged, creative and loving. So how did he lose 20 years of his life to drugs and crime?

Joanna Yeates suffered a slow and painful death, a court heard today

Jury told of Joanna Yeates' struggle to survive

Vincent Tabak was said to have used his height and build to overpower the 25-year-old's 5ft 4in frame.

Bexleyheath murder accused 'unfit' for court

Les Hinton recalled in hacking inquiry

Former NI executive chairman to be questioned by the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee.

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Top civil servant to retire

Sir Gus O'Donnell will be replaced by the permanent secretary at No 10, Jeremy Heywood.

MPs let off expenses repayments

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