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Fri, 15/01/2016 - 00:40
Ex-Williams F1 test driver Susie Wolff hopes her new motorsport scheme "shatters perceptions of a male-dominated sport".
Fri, 15/01/2016 - 00:33
Shares in French car manufacturer Renault have fallen 20% on reports of police raids on several of its factories.
Fri, 15/01/2016 - 00:19
Home loans advanced to UK buy-to-let investors in November leapt by 35% compared with a year ago, ahead of major tax changes.
Fri, 15/01/2016 - 00:09
French investigators are examining why a teacher apparently took pupils on a closed ski run shortly before they were hit by a deadly avalanche.
Thu, 14/01/2016 - 23:55
David Cameron has a "good prospect" of getting a deal with other EU leaders on his reform demands next month, the European Commission's Jonathan Faull says.
Thu, 14/01/2016 - 23:52
European shares continue the rout on global markets as pessimism over falling oil prices and economic growth weigh on investors.
Thu, 14/01/2016 - 23:40
Hospitals in England continue to miss many of their waiting time targets, official figures for November show.
Thu, 14/01/2016 - 23:24
Eddie Redmayne is tipped to be in the running for the best actor award when the nominations for the 88th Academy Awards are revealed later.
Thu, 14/01/2016 - 23:14
Paul Murphy looks at houses in the Netherlands built to float when flood water rises.
Thu, 14/01/2016 - 23:10
The Bend It Like Beckham stage musical is to close in March, less than a year after it opened in London's West End.
Thu, 14/01/2016 - 22:48
Pop star David Bowie has been privately cremated in New York, according to reports.
Thu, 14/01/2016 - 22:33
The FA says Baroness Sue Campbell's appointment as its new head of women's football is a "massive statement".
Thu, 14/01/2016 - 22:31
Readers' photographs on the theme of a rural life.
Thu, 14/01/2016 - 22:28
African lions are set to gain greater international protection this year in the wake of the killing of Cecil in 2015.
Thu, 14/01/2016 - 22:06
Hundreds of extra armed officers are to be trained to help counter the threat of a terrorist attack in London, the Metropolitan Police is set to announce.
Thu, 14/01/2016 - 21:40
Explorer Luke Robertson has become the first Scot to trek solo, unassisted and unsupported to the South Pole.
Thu, 14/01/2016 - 21:32
Five men are bailed following arrests over BBC Panorama investigation into abuse at young offenders centre in Kent
Thu, 14/01/2016 - 21:11
South Africa lose wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock to a knee injury just hours before the third Test starts against England.
Thu, 14/01/2016 - 21:03
Tesco says Christmas trading was "strong" after its UK sales rose 1.3% on a like-for-like basis in the six weeks to 9 January.
Thu, 14/01/2016 - 20:56
Home Retail Group - a bid target for Sainsbury's - says annual profits will be at the bottom end of expectations after a fall in sales at Argos.
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