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Southampton man suffers life threatening injuries after collision

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after the pensioner was seriously injured

Ark Royal to leave Portsmouth for scrapyard

Hundreds of people are expected to turn out to see the aircraft carrier Ark Royal leave Portsmouth for the last time later

Police appeal for witnesses after cars in Bournemouth were broken into

It happened in the Queens Park area of the town earlier this month

Police take DNA swabs from thousands of kids across the south.

The figures for 2011 have been released this morning.

New Pompey kit revealed

The launch took place on HMS Warrior

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Headlines

Video: Monster Tornado Tears Through Oklahoma City

One of the strongest tornadoes ever recorded has ripped through Oklahoma City, killing at least 51 people and destroying everything in its path.

Ray Manzarek: The Doors Keyboardist Dies

Ray Manzarek, a founding member of 1960s rock group The Doors has died at the age of 74, the group's manager Tom Vitorino has said.

Cot Death Risks Of Babies Bed Sharing

Researchers estimate nearly half of cot death cases could be prevented if parents only brought children into their beds for comfort and feeding, not sleeping.

Killer Donkeys Maul Pensioner To Death

Two donkeys are to be put down after they dragged a pensioner from his mobility scooter and mauled him to death.

Gay Marriage 'Wrecking Amendment' Rejected

Plans to allow same-sex marriage survived a Conservative backlash after a fraught debate in the House of Commons.

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UK News

Video: Gas Blast: Man And Daughter-In-Law Killed

A man and a woman who died in a gas explosion are believed to be Leslie Rourke, 71, and his daughter-in-law Jeanette Rourke, police have said.

April Jones: Bridger Denies Sexual Assault

The man accused of murdering schoolgirl April Jones told police he "most certainly did not" sexual assault her, a court has heard.

Neville Neville Faces Sexual Assault Charge

The father of footballers Phil and Gary Neville is to be charged with sexual assault.

Prince William: 'Don't Forget Injured Forces'

Prince William has issued a heartfelt plea to the nation not to forget the injured members of the British Armed Forces.

Madeleine Suspects 'Not Fully Investigated'

Known paedophiles, holidaymakers and Ocean Club staff are thought to be among the dozen suspects identified in a Scotland Yard review of the Madeleine McCann case.

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Business

Video: FirstGroup Shares Plunge By More Than 30%

Shares in the transport company FirstGroup have plunged dramatically after it announced a £615m fund-raising rights issue in a bid to reduce its heavy debt burden.

M&S Appoints Frenchman To Top Marketing Job

Marks & Spencer (M&S), Britain's biggest clothing retailer, is to appoint a Frenchman to spearhead its marketing strategy as it fights to turn around flagging clothing sales.

Google Tax: PM Meets With Chairman Amid Row

Google chairman Eric Schmidt has met with David Cameron amid a storm over the tech giant's tax affairs.

Empty Stores In Malls And Retail Parks Spread

A surge in shopping centre vacancies means almost one in every eight British stores is now empty, according to a new survey.

Video: Yahoo! Buys Tumblr As David Karp Stays As CEO

Internet giant Yahoo! has bought micro-blogging site Tumblr in a deal thought to be worth around $1.1bn (£723m).

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Sport

Jose Mourinho To Leave Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season.

Oscar Pistorius 'Won't Compete Again In 2013'

Oscar Pistorius will not compete again this year as he awaits trial for murder, his agent has confirmed.

St Leger Winner Banned In Doping Scandal

Another seven horses from the Godolphin stable have tested positive for a steroid, including the winner of the world's oldest classic.

Video: Moyes Meets Man Utd Squad

David Moyes has wasted no time in getting down to work in his new job at Manchester United.

Video: Spurs Confident Bale Will Stay

Tottenham manager Andre Villas Boas insists the club will hang on to their best players despite missing out on Champions League football again.

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World

Israel: Five Dead After Gunfight In Bank

A gunman has shot dead four people in a bank in Israel after he was refused an overdraft and cash from an automatic teller machine.

Video: Turkey: One Killed In Mid-Air Balloon Crash

A Brazilian tourist has been killed and 24 other people injured after two hot air balloons crashed in mid-air in Turkey.

Princes Call For Illegal Wildlife Trade Ban

Prince Charles and Prince William will today host a conference to call for a global partnership to stop illegal trade in wildlife.

Moscow 'Terror Attack Foiled After Shootout'

Russian security services claim to have foiled a planned terrorist attack in Moscow after a shootout that killed two alleged militants.

William Hague: 'All Options' Open Over Syria

"No option" is off the table if the Syrian regime does not negotiate seriously at planned peace talks, Foreign Secretary William Hague has said.

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Videos

Video: California 'Sinkhole' Swallows Hillside Homes

Families have been forced out of their homes after a hillside started mysteriously swallowing them up.

Video: FirstGroup Shares Plunge By More Than 30%

Shares in the transport company FirstGroup have plunged dramatically after it announced a £615m fund-raising rights issue in a bid to reduce its heavy debt burden.

Video: Monster Tornado Tears Through Oklahoma City

One of the strongest tornadoes ever recorded has ripped through Oklahoma City, killing at least 51 people and destroying everything in its path.

Video: Deer Crashes Through Windscreen Of Moving Bus

A deer crashed through the windscreen of a moving bus and then erratically hopped around inside before stepping off.

Video: Venezuela Hit By Toilet Paper Shortage Crisis

Venezuelans have been hit by a chronic toilet paper shortage leading to empty supermarket shelves and long queues to snap up the remaining rolls.

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Weird News

New England Kit Compared To Old German Strip

The new England football kit has been revealed and was instantly compared to Germany's 1970s outfit by some fans.

James Bond Watch Found At Car Boot Sale

James Bond's geiger counter wristwatch from hit movie Thunderball has turned up following years of mystery about its whereabouts after it was found at a car boot sale.

Video: Honeybees May Help Search For Landmines

Dogs are well-known for being able to sniff out deadly explosives but they could have a rival in the future - honeybees.

Video: Black Bear Shot Down From Back Garden Tree

A bear weighing nearly 300lb has been tranquillized and removed from a homeowner's backyard after it was discovered resting up a tree.

Bieber To Lose Monkey To Germany At Midnight

Pop star Justin Bieber has until midnight to claim his pet monkey – or lose it to the Federal Republic of Germany.

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