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Gay couple 'turned away from B&B'

8:58pm Sunday 21st March 2010

A gay couple have claimed they were turned away from a bed & breakfast because the owner said it was "against her convictions" to allow them to share a bed.

Fire hits Harry Potter set

8:41pm Sunday 21st March 2010

Filming of the latest Harry Potter movie has been hit by a fire which broke out on the set.

Huntley attacked by fellow prisoner

7:32pm Sunday 21st March 2010

Soham murderer Ian Huntley is being treated in hospital after being assaulted by a fellow prisoner, a Ministry of Justice spokesman has said.

Lady Gaga celebrates chart double

7:25pm Sunday 21st March 2010

Lady Gaga has enjoyed double chart success as her album and latest single rose to the number one spots.

Tories demand lobbying claims probe

5:56pm Sunday 21st March 2010

David Cameron demanded an investigation into "shocking" claims made by senior Labour MPs who were filmed apparently offering their expertise for cash.

165,000 complete Sport Relief mile

4:56pm Sunday 21st March 2010

More than 165,000 people - some on spacehoppers and pogo-sticks and others on hands and knees - completed the Sport Relief mile run, organisers have said.

Girl, four, killed on Florida beach

4:36pm Sunday 21st March 2010

A four-year-old British girl was killed after being run over by a car on a Florida beach, the Highway Patrol has said.

Man Utd fans planning £1.25bn bid

3:53pm Sunday 21st March 2010

Manchester United supporters are planning to table a £1.25 billion bid for the football club by June in a move that would lead to fans holding a majority stake, it has been reported.

Cameron in Sport Relief run

2:16pm Sunday 21st March 2010

Tory leader David Cameron surged ahead of the opposition when he took on runners racing a mile for Sport Relief.

Union urges BA chairman to step in

1:00pm Sunday 21st March 2010

The chairman and board members of British Airways have been urged to "use their influence" to resolve the cabin crew dispute, which descended into a bitter war of words after a weekend of strike action.