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Trader fined over rabbit's teeth

The rabbit was being sold at Stratford-upon-Avon livestock market with overgrown teeth (Warwickshire Trading Standards Service/PA)

5:40pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

A trader has been fined for trying to sell a rabbit at a market, despite its overgrown teeth.

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'No cancer risk in plastic bottles'

5:09pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Mothers in the UK have been reassured over claims that a chemical in plastic water bottles may be linked to cancer.

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Police urged to probe 'cover-up'

5:00pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Police have been asked to launch an investigation into the allegations of a cover-up at the health regulator, it has emerged.

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Brady still psychotic, says doctor

1:54pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Moors Murderer Ian Brady remains "chronically psychotic" and should remain in a hospital setting for treatment, his mental health tribunal has heard.

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Family delight at Iraq court ruling

1:50pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Families of British soldiers killed and injured fighting in Iraq have been given the go-ahead to bring compensation claims against the Government.

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PM hails 'frank' G8 talks on Syria

1:13pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

David Cameron has promised that Britain will not "plunge recklessly" into deeper involvement in the Syrian civil war, but said it was not possible to ignore the escalating slaughter going on in the country.

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Cities vying for culture spotlight

12:03pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Dundee, Hull, Leicester and Swansea Bay are the four contenders which have made it through to the shortlist for the UK's next City Of Culture.

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11-stone dog breaks fit club record

11:37am Wednesday 19th June 2013

An 11-stone bullmastiff dog has become the fattest pet to enter an animal charity's fit club.

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Soldiers' families win claims fight

10:20am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Families of British soldiers killed while fighting in Iraq can bring damages claims against the Government, the Supreme Court has ruled.

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Father's grief over train deaths

5:17am Wednesday 19th June 2013

The father of a teenager who was killed by a train in an apparent suicide pact with a school friend has spoken of his grief.

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Iraq claims legal ruling expected

4:04am Wednesday 19th June 2013

The Supreme Court is due to rule on whether families of soldiers killed fighting in Iraq can bring damages claims against the Government.

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Osborne to spell out bank plans

3:13am Wednesday 19th June 2013

George Osborne is to shed light on his plans for the banking industry following the long-awaited report from the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards.

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UK set for hottest day of year

3:33am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Vast parts of the UK are expected to bask in the hottest day of the year so far.

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PM faces MPs' questions on G8 deals

3:33am Wednesday 19th June 2013

David Cameron is to face questions from MPs after G8 leaders thrashed out limited agreements on how to handle the Syria crisis and tackle tax dodging.

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