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Derry to be first British culture capital
And the winner is... Londonderry! Or should that be Derry? Apparently it’s both these days. The ‘Derry-Londonderry’ bid was announced last night as the first British Capital of Culture for 2013.
Diane Abbott: Rivals are “geeky young men in suits”
Diane Abbott has hit out at rivals for the Labour Party leadership, calling them "geeky young men in suits", accusing them of "pretending they weren't there" at the heart of Government.
Politics Summary: Friday, July 16th
The Deepwater Horizon oil well in the Gulf of Mexico has stopped leaking oil for the first time since rupturing in April.
Evidence that second preferences benefit Ed Miliband
As the Labour Leadership race gathers pace evidence is emerging that the alternative vote system is favouring Ed Miliband.
Politics Summary: Thursday, July 15th
Facebook is refusing to take down a tribute page to killer gunman Raoul Moat - despite a request by the prime minister.
Labour leadership: Candidates’ differences become clearer
Distance between the candidates for the Labour leadership is beginning to open up on a range of issues as the they seek to differentiate themselves from one another.