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2 September 2010 Last updated at 23:28 ET

School lottery 'failed in aim'

A lottery system for school places in Brighton failed to give poorer children equal access to top schools, academics say.

Pakistan trio hit by ICC charges

Three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption are set to be questioned again by police, after being charged and provisionally suspended by the International Cricket Council. Sport

Alcohol drinking 'continues fall'

Alcohol consumption has fallen faster than ever, figures from the British Beer and Pub Association suggest.

BBC defends Thompson No 10 visit

The BBC denies the director general compromised its independence by visiting Downing Street to discuss coverage of the govenrment's spending cuts.
Openness urged on UK's emissions

The government's chief environment scientist calls for more openness in admitting the UK's cuts in greenhouse gas emissions are an illusion.
Cheryl Cole 'to be given divorce'

X Factor judge Cheryl Cole will reportedly be granted a divorce from her footballer husband Ashley in a court hearing on Friday.
Compost sparks Legionnaire's fear
Bone drug linked to cancer risk
UKIP meets as leader hunt begins
Big improvement in 999 responses
Union members to discuss pay deal
Clue to egg flaws in older women
Tube strikes on as talks collapse
Plans for more £5 notes in ATMs
Brown focus on schools and Africa
Arrests in assisted suicide probe

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