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ITV morning show GMTV bows out

10:07am Friday 3rd September 2010

Long-running morning show GMTV has bowed out with presenter Andrew Castle thanking the loyal viewers who watched it in its 17-year run.

Wife of Speaker criticises Hague

9:36am Friday 3rd September 2010

The wife of Commons Speaker John Bercow has criticised William Hague for detailing his wife's miscarriages in a statement denying a sexual relationship with an aide.

Buses and bikes to help in strike

8:28am Friday 3rd September 2010

Details of a "major effort" to help people get to work during a strike by London Underground workers have been unveiled, including extra buses, escorted bike rides and more river journeys.

Gulf oil disaster costs BP £5.2bn

8:00am Friday 3rd September 2010

Oil giant BP has said that the cost of tackling the Gulf of Mexico disaster had risen to 8 billion US dollars (£5.2 billion) so far.

Missing boy found with foster carer

7:56am Friday 3rd September 2010

A four-year-old boy who disappeared with a couple who were fostering him has been found.

Police quiz 'fix' probe cricketers

3:37am Friday 3rd September 2010

The three Pakistan cricketers barred from the sport over match-fixing allegations are expected to be questioned by police.

G20 pathologist faces sanctions

3:09am Friday 3rd September 2010

The pathologist who carried out the first post mortem on Ian Tomlinson, who died at last year's G20 protest, is due to find out whether he is to be struck off the medical register.

Saunders to pen Spice Girls musical

3:02am Friday 3rd September 2010

The Spice Girls musical will get an absolutely fabulous plot - courtesy of writer Jennifer Saunders.