21 May 2013 Last updated at 12:15 ET

Mother accepts son's posthumous VCL/Cpl James Ashworth

The mother of an "inspiring" soldier who was killed in Afghanistan speaks of her pride after accepting his posthumous VC.

Sainsbury's knife used in killing

A Northampton bus driver accused of murdering his wife in Bedford, told the police he bought the knife from Sainsbury's for £12, a court hears.

Crossing near Bedford railway station'Ill' driver impaled man on railings

A man with "very low" blood sugar who lost control of his car and impaled a pedestrian on railings is jailed for six months.

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Deborah McGurran, Political editor, East of England Article written by Deborah McGurran Deborah McGurran Political editor, East of England

Europe: Tory unity under scrutiny

13:11 UK time, Thursday, 16 May 2013

Are the Conservatives divided over Europe or united in pursuing the same goal?

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