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Wind farm protesters backed by planning minister Nick Boles

People opposed to onshore wind farms should not have views 'ridden over roughshod', Boles tells energy minister in letter.

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Success for Britain's first hand transplant

Grandfather undergoes country's first hand transplant, saying he has already gained finger movement following 'dream' operation.

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The agony of India's daughters

Vicious rape and murder of young woman has highlighted the ingrained mistreatment of women, writes Dean Nelson

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It’s not the sex that makes marriage last, says Mirren

Actress say she and her husband are not 'remotely romantic' and view Valentine’s Day cards with horror.

'Our industrial revolution is only just gathering steam'

Experts fret that new technology will destroy jobs, but history shows they’ll be wrong, says Jeremy Warner.

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Obituary: Count Jacques le Bel de Penguilly

One of the last surviving French members of Jedburgh special forces, who parachuted into France in 1944.

Chavez suffering 'severe' infection

Respiratory infection hinders recovery of Venezuelan President following cancer surgery in Cuba.

'Biggest shambles since poll tax'

Osborne's child benefit cut 'one of the biggest shambles since poll tax', says Shadow Treasury Minister.

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Labour plans pension tax raid

Labour proposes tax raid on pension savings of wealthier Britons in one of Ed Balls’s first big policy announcements.

Jim Davidson in hiding after arrest

Jim Davidson is in hiding following his arrest on suspicion of historical sexual offences.

Neon Roberts: mother's fears

Mother at centre of legal row over son’s life-saving cancer treatment says concerns about not becoming a grandmother influenced legal fight.

Cameron: 'listen to the Islanders'

PM tells Argentine President Cristina Kirchner to listen to wishes of Falkland Islanders.

UK lenders 'significantly' increase credit for mortgages - BoE

Big rise in credit for households and businesses is clearest signal yet that efforts to free up credit are working.

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Europe's dollar dream hit as Asia dumps euro

The share of euros in the world’s rising powers’ reserve holdings has fallen to its lowest level since 2002.

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Twitter 'is worth $11bn'

Twitter is now worth around $11bn (£6.8bn), and is likely to make its market debut next year, analysts have claimed.

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What the rich pawned in 2012

Italy bans card payments in Vatican

Complaints that Vatican has failed to bring in new procedures to prevent money laundering.

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Man City poised to offload striker after he clashes with manager following a tackle on team-mate Sinclair in training.

Boateng stages walk-off protest against racists

Milan players force friendly to be abandoned after following disgusted midfielder off the pitch in Italy.

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Croft fights back from broken neck

England flanker Tom Croft to play first match for Leicester in eight months following neck injury in April.

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Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet: review

Volkswagen is confident that you will like the new Beetle Cabriolet, and so it should be. It’s huge fun and great with the roof down, even if it’s wet out.

4 out of 5 stars

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Skyfall, Downton Abbey and Sherlock nominated among US productions for the 2013 Producers Guild Awards.

Banned sex manual from 1766 up for auction

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A once-banned book on sex and pregnancy from the 18th century is expected to fetch up to £400 when it goes on sale in Edinburgh next week.

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Annabel Pitcher's taut tale of guilt

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Award-winning Annabel Pitcher's second novel, Ketchup Clouds, is taut and compelling tale of secrets, lies and guilt.

4.5 out of 5 stars

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Bruce Springsteen is named 'Person of the Year'

Bruce Springsteen named Grammy-MusiCares’ 2013 Person of the Year to celebrate his music and charity work.

The London Underground's most beautiful stations

The Underground's prettiest stations

Many London Underground stations are worth visiting in their own right for their architectural and aesthetic appeal, argues Ian Jones.

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Celebrating 150 years of the Tube

The London Underground turns 150 next week. Could this be the year to ride it for pleasure?

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Extreme biking in beautiful Ladakh

On a motorbike ride across Ladakh, Geoff Hill encounters astonishing scenery – and local wise men.

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The extreme medic

Our medic in the Antarctic, Robert Conway, reflects on what makes his job so fascinating.

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Bizarre requests from tourists

Are Ko Phangan parties safe?

Following the shooting of British tourist, Tom Vater, our Thailand expert, considers whether Ko Phangan should be avoided.

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North African recovery predicted

British holidaymakers are ready to return to North Africa this year, according to tour operators, after the upheavals of the Arab Spring.

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The UK's wettest years, 1910-2012

2012 was the second wettest year since records began. Compare it with every year since 1910.

How far can you travel on £100?

As train fares rise, we compare how far £100 will take you in France, Germany, Italy and the UK.

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Google FTC verdict: as it happened

'Evidence does not support a claim' that Google abused its position, says FTC.

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The delights of the oyster

Xanthe Clay attends the annual Oyster Championships and tries to overcome her disgust for the slippery bivalves.

Models and their millionaire partners

Want to date a supermodel? then you'd better start saving.

Energy bills 'to reach £530 a quarter'

Recent price rises averaging almost 8pc to hit consumers.

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Company cars are in for a taxing time

New tax rules could force company car drivers to compromise over their next car.

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Sir Neville Bosworth

Crucial ally of Margaret Thatcher in Birmingham council in the early 1980s as the city endured union militancy and IRA bombs

View of Southwark, including the Shard, from across the River Thames at night

Top places to make money in London

Thinking of investing in a London home? A report predicts which boroughs will experience the biggest property price growth over the next five years.

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Gardening trends for 2013

Wildflowers, royals at Chelsea’s centenary and lunch at a garden centre: our experts predict excitement in the horticultural year ahead.

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Pandas: a weapon against superbugs

Giant Pandas may be a rich source of powerful new antibiotic drugs, scientists have discovered.

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Tuition fees 'don't boost standards'

The introduction of tuition fees is not enough to restore the standard of university teaching, argues Gervas Huxley.

Hefner: hate the game not the player

Don't tear Crystal Harris down for marrying Hugh Hefner writes Dr Brooke Magnanti.

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