25 May 2013 Last updated at 04:35 ET

MI5 'approached Woolwich suspect'

The man suspected of murdering Drummer Lee Rigby was asked by MI5 to work for them six months ago, a friend claims.

planeTwo held after plane alert over UK

Two men are held on suspicion of endangerment of an aircraft after RAF jets were scrambled to escort a Pakistan Airlines plane in UK airspace.

Candles lit in memory of Drummer Lee RigbyService for killed soldier Lee Rigby

A prayer service for Drummer Lee Rigby, the soldier killed by two assailants in south-east London on Wednesday, is held in Middleton.

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Community gathers for Lee Rigby A service is held in Middleton for the 25-year-old Candles

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