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UK & World News for 20 November 2009

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'No need' to keep troops in Germany Nov 20 2009

British troops could be withdrawn from Germany for good, nearly 70 years after the end of the Second World War, if the Conservatives win the general election.Read

Stars out for BBC Children in Need Nov 20 2009

Children in Need burst into life in its usual blaze of colour as BBC big guns pulled out the stops in a bid to smash last year's fundraising total of £38 million.Read

Kidnap couple's captors 'impatient' Nov 20 2009

The British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates said their captors were "losing patience" and they could be killed within a week.Read

Brown 'an optimist' over UK economy Nov 20 2009

Gordon Brown has brushed aside gloomy economic news, insisting he remained an "optimist" over the future of the country's finances.Read

Town holds 100th repatriation event Nov 20 2009

The widow of a soldier killed in Afghanistan bravely clutched a teddy bear as she watched his coffin pass through a town hosting its 100th repatriation ceremony.Read

Cut-off plan over illegal downloads Nov 20 2009

The Government has unveiled legislation designed to make Britain a "global digital capital", including plans to cut off people who repeatedly download music and films illegally.Read

Carjacker convicted of GBH on woman Nov 20 2009

A carjacker has been convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to a mother of four by running her over in her own vehicle.Read

Widow pays tribute to 'best friend' Nov 20 2009

The widow of a hero police constable swept away when a bridge collapsed in floods has paid a moving tribute to her husband.Read

Policeman dies amid flooding chaos Nov 20 2009

The body found in the search for a hero police constable swept away when a bridge collapsed in floods has been confirmed as Pc Bill Barker.Read

Pc swept away by floods found dead Nov 20 2009

The body found in the search for a hero police constable swept away when a bridge collapsed in floods has been confirmed as Pc Bill Barker.Read

'Dream' man free after killing wife Nov 20 2009

A man who strangled his wife during a nightmare in the belief he was attacking an intruder has walked free from court after the case against him was withdrawn.Read

1,900 jobs go as off-licences close Nov 20 2009

Administrators of Threshers owner First Quench have announced another swathe of store closures and more than 1,900 job losses.Read

Body found in search for missing Pc Nov 20 2009

A body has been found in the search for a hero police constable swept away when a bridge collapsed during the floods.Read

'Gangbos' extended to 14-year-olds Nov 20 2009

Powers aimed at tackling violent gangs are to be extended to children as young as 14.Read

Man who gouged out eyeball jailed Nov 20 2009

A man who gouged out his ex-girlfriend's eye and threw it away has been jailed for 12 years.Read

Bank loses wheelchair access appeal Nov 20 2009

The Royal Bank of Scotland has lost its appeal over a ruling that it failed to cater for the wheelchair access needs of a disabled teenager who was awarded £6,500 damages.Read

Expenses-row MP denies 'house ban' Nov 20 2009

The head of the Commons committee that deals with MPs' expenses abuse has dismissed an allegation that his wife banned him from the constituency home he claimed for as "akin to Harry Potter".Read

Prison warning for cowboy clampers Nov 20 2009

Cowboy wheelclampers could be jailed for up to five years under tough new Government regulations.Read

Gang 'killed people for their fat' Nov 20 2009

Police say a gang in the Peruvian jungle has been killing people and draining fat from the corpses to sell on the black market for use in cosmetics.Read

Officer missing as bridge collapses Nov 20 2009

A search has been launched for a police officer who went missing after a bridge collapsed during heavy flooding.Read

Floods cause devastation in Cumbria Nov 20 2009

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes in Cumbria after flooding of 'biblical proportions'.Read

Police resign threat over Tory plan Nov 20 2009

Chief constables could resign if a Tory government presses ahead with plans to put police forces under the control of directly-elected local commissionersRead

Vicks nasal spray in health alert Nov 20 2009

Thousands of Vicks nasal sprays are being recalled amid fears they could contain a dangerous bacteria.Read

Policeman missing in flooding drama Nov 20 2009

A search has been launched for a police officer who went missing after a bridge collapsed during heavy flooding.Read

Council chiefs want cut in red tape Nov 20 2009

Needless centrally-imposed red tape is costing councils £4.5 billion a year which they need to fund vital services, town hall chiefs have said.Read

Ex-NHS chief backs greater freedom Nov 20 2009

A former head of the NHS under Labour has shown support for a Tory policy to free the health service from tight Government control.Read

Extend scrappage scheme, urges CBI Nov 20 2009

The leader of Britain's biggest business group has urged the Government to extend the car scrappage scheme until the general election to help the recovery from recession and boost employment.Read

Critics rap EU's unknown double act Nov 20 2009

Europe's new political double act are facing a baptism of fire over their credentials for two of the most important EU posts ever created.Read

Call for greater NHS freedom Nov 20 2009

A former head of the NHS under Labour has shown support for a Tory policy to free the health service from tight Government control.Read

GCSE exam grades 'are too generous' Nov 20 2009

Two of England's biggest exams boards are still being too generous when awarding grades for GCSE science, Ofqual has said.Read

£10m blitz on anti-social behaviour Nov 20 2009

The Government is to spend £10 million ensuring measures to tackle anti-social behaviour are properly used.Read

Dead due home in 100th repatriation Nov 20 2009

Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan are due to be returned to Britain in the 100th repatriation ceremony to pass through the market town of Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire.Read

Wogan hosts Children in Need night Nov 20 2009

Doctor Who, Strictly Come Dancing and Casualty are due to be part of the spectacular party for BBC Children in Need, hosted by Sir Terry Wogan, Tess Daly and Alesha Dixon.Read

Oprah Winfrey to end her talk show Nov 20 2009

US TV star Oprah Winfrey is due to announce that her talk show will end in 2011 after its 25th season on the air.Read

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