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Coming soon - a satire boom?
John O'Farrell on why the most biting satire of the past 10 years was aimed not at politicians but the uneducated working class. |
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Security fears over murder appeal
Two brothers jailed for the murders of three drug dealers in Hertfordshire will not attend an appeal hearing following security concerns. |
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Inventor of ATM cash machine dies
John Shepherd-Barron inventor of the world's first cash dispensing machine dies following a short illness. |
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Man charged after girl assaulted
A man is charged with rape after a 17-year-old girl was attacked as she walked through a Hertfordshire park. |
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Council apologise to boy's family
A London council apologises to the family of a teenage stab victim after personal items were removed from his memorial. |
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Conservatives hold onto Havering
The Conservatives hold onto Havering Council, as results are declared four days after the votes were cast. |
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An Evening With Julie Andrews: Your comments
BBC News website readers who attended Dame Julie Andrews' first UK stage appearance for more than 30 years give us their reaction to the show. |
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BNP loses 12 London council seats
The British National Party loses all 12 of its seats in east London's Barking and Dagenham Council. |
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Labour make gains in local polls
Labour's performance in the English local elections shows a marked improvement on the general election result, as the party comes top in terms of seats and councils won. |
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Conservatives make London gains
The Conservatives take seats from Labour across London, but fail to make gains in some key marginals. |
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Balls escapes 'Portillo moment'
Schools Secretary Ed Balls narrowly avoids a "Portillo moment" upset as a slim majority secures his West Yorkshire seat. |
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Q&A: Election results
A guide to how general election results work on the BBC. |
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UCL lecturers' strike called off
A planned strike by staff at University College London (UCL) over a dispute about funding cuts is called off. |
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Postal fraud claims investigated
More than 30 allegations of postal vote irregularities are being investigated by police across the UK. |
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Controversial Brent councillor goes solo
A controversial Brent councillor fights for Kensal Green ward as an independent to avoid being caught in the "mud-slinging". |
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The Full Election Story: Sunday 25 April
All the key points, analysis and reaction from the General Election campaign on Sunday 25 April. |
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Celebrity concerns at BBC plans
Some 50 celebrities including Doctor Who stars David Tennant and Catherine Tate sign an open letter expressing concerns at Conservative plans for the BBC. |
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Health concerns for London's electorate
BBC London looks at what policies main parties have for tackling the issue of health in the capital. |
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Clegg warns Labour on third place
It would be "preposterous" for Labour to have its leader remain in Number 10 if it came third in terms of votes, says Nick Clegg. |
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The Full Election Story: 24 April
All the key points, analysis and reaction from the General Election campaign on Saturday 24 April. |