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Chairman of hospital trust resigns

The chairman of the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has resigned, the chief executive of the trust confirms.

Young parents' unit to stay open

A young parents' unit in Penzance that was threatened with closure is to stay opening following talks with Cornwall Council.

Drugs raid on skipper death yacht

Border Force officers were carrying out a drugs raid on a yacht when a man fell from the mast and died, the agency confirms.

Police boss 'could run fire service'

Proposals that police commissioners should run fire and ambulance services should be looked at, Devon and Cornwall's police boss says.

Mystery of death in Egypt taxi crash

Mystery still surrounds the death of a Cornishman killed in a car crash in Egypt four years ago, as an inquest returns an open verdict.

Lottery funding secures new hall

A "dilapidated" 1950s village hall in North Cornwall is to be rebuilt after securing more than £400,000 in lottery funding.

Benefit changes see arrears rise

More than a third of council tenants in Cornwall affected by an extra charge for spare rooms are already behind on their rent.

Surfer in trouble thanks rescuer

A surfer thanks an off-duty firefighter who rescued her after she got into difficulties in the sea in Cornwall.

Misconduct charge for council worker

A former officer at a Devon council is charged for allegedly making and receiving unauthorised payments of £700,000.

Pupils make improvement with tablets

900 students given handheld computers

Giant doily made for theatre event

A Cornish artist creates a giant crocheted doily

Gloucester sign Bentley from Pirates

Cornish Pirates fly-half Jonny Bentley joins Premiership side Gloucester for the 2013-14 campaign.

Cornwall duo play in England victory

Cornwall captain Ben Hilton and county team-mate Darren Jacques both play in England Counties' 57-5 win over Belgium.

Cornwall knocked out of MCCA Trophy

Cornwall fail to reach the semi-finals of the MCCA Trophy for only the second time after a 61-run loss to Berkshire.

Cornish Sharks lose at Gloucester

Cornish Sharks suffer their third defeat of the season as they go down 22-17 at Gloucester Centurions.

Paul end St Just's Vinter Cup record

Paul end local rivals St Just's nine-year Vinter Cup unbeaten record with a five-wicket victory.

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NHS 'cover-up' unacceptable - Hunt

There should be "no hiding place" for anyone involved in a cover-up by England's NHS regulator after baby deaths at a Cumbria hospital, the health secretary says.

Families win Iraq deaths damages bid

Families of soldiers killed in Iraq can sue the government for negligence and bring damages claims under the Human Rights Act, the Supreme Court rules.

Royal baby's gender to be 'surprise'

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge do not know the gender of their baby, it is revealed - as it is confirmed the birth will take place at St Mary's hospital in London.

Lloyds to return to private hands

George Osborne uses his annual Mansion House speech to announce the government is preparing to sell its stake in Lloyds Bank back to private investors.

Work Programme 'not doing enough'

Providers of the government's flagship Work Programme tell ministers the costs of helping sick and disabled jobseekers into employment cannot be met under the scheme.

MP Evans 'refutes all allegations'

Commons Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans says he "refutes all allegations" after he is arrested on suspicion of three counts of indecent assault.

Ian Brady 'chronically psychotic'

Moors Murderer Ian Brady remains "chronically psychotic", an expert at high-security Ashworth Hospital tells his mental health tribunal.

Net porn warnings in computer class

Children as young as five are being taught about e-safety - but a minister rejects Labour calls for specially-trained teachers to deliver the message.

Jail reckless bankers, report urges

A long-awaited report on banking standards calls for new measures, including criminal sanctions, to make bankers responsible for their own failings.

Four vie to be UK City of Culture

Dundee, Hull, Leicester and Swansea Bay make the shortlist to become the UK's second City of Culture in 2017.

Egg thief threatens rare bird colony

Conservationists fear a colony of endangered sea birds on the North East coast could be wiped out after eggs from breeding pairs are stolen.

Teacher 'groomed pupil for sex'

A teacher accused of abducting a schoolgirl and taking her to France could be considered a "paedophile" who "groomed" the pupil, prosecutors say.

UK 'will not change Thursday voting'

The government tells MPs that the UK is not changing its traditional voting day from Thursday to Sunday, despite a suggestion from the European Commission.

Postal workers reject privatisation

Royal Mail workers vote strongly against the government's proposals to privatise the postal group.

'Naked rambler' jailed for 11 months

A man known as "the naked rambler" is convicted of flouting an anti-social behaviour order banning him from being naked in public minutes after it was imposed.

BT complains about Sky Sports supply

UK telecoms regulator Ofcom is to launch an investigation into BSkyB over the supply of its sports channels to rival broadcasters.

Barman knocks back Scots Tory leader

The leader of the Scottish Conservatives is refused alcohol at a Bruce Springsteen concert - because the barman did not believe she was over 18.

Clocks run fast at Waterloo station

Passengers are told to take care when reading the time at Waterloo station after it is found some clocks are running fast.

Japanese firm announces 416 new jobs

A factory in Larne, County Antrim, that makes medical devices is creating 416 new jobs

PSNI challenged on temporary staff

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is facing a legal challenge over plans to hire 900 temporary staff in a contract which could be worth up to £180m.

Snack firm moves from north to south

A snack bar manufacturer is to move its main production plant from north to south Wales, with about 120 Gwynedd staff offered a transfer to Newport.

Groggs creator John Hughes, 79, dies

The creator of Groggs, the hand-carved caricature statues of sporting heroes and other celebrities, dies at the age of 79.

First minister backs RBS break-up

The first minister backs a break-up of RBS to split its risky investment bank from its mainstream business.

Parents call for baby ashes inquiry

Bereaved parents who did not receive the ashes of their dead babies take their fight for a public inquiry to the Scottish Parliament.

Snow death woman's calls unanswered

A 25-year-old woman died from hypothermia in the snow following a night out drinking after phone calls to friends and family were unanswered, an inquest hears.

Care workers 'were caught asleep'

Two workers at a care home in Buckinghamshire asked for forgiveness after being caught sleeping during their night shift, a court hears.

Dominant England reach Trophy final

England cruise into the final of the Champions Trophy with a convincing seven-wicket victory over South Africa at The Oval.

Al Kazeem heads Doyle Ascot treble

Jockey James Doyle secures an 891-1 treble at Royal Ascot, including victory on board Al Kazeem in the Prince of Wales's Stakes.

Striker Carroll signs for West Ham

West Ham United complete the signing of England striker Andy Carroll from Liverpool in a club record £15m deal.

How Israel keeps Holocaust memories alive

The Holocaust carries a special importance for Israel. Can it ensure that the next generation knows what happened, and does not forget?

The air force pilot who took her baby on missions

Colonel Nabizada - Afghanistan's first woman helicopter pilot - often shares her cockpit with her baby daughter

Telegram Era ends Stop

The last telegram in the world will be sent next month. Kathryn Westcott looks at telegraphy's linguistic legacy.

Bank governor to be made Lord King

Sir Mervyn King says he is "honoured" to be made a peer - as he is praised for his 10 years in the top job at the Bank of England by the chancellor.

Cameron declines Syria vote promise

David Cameron has told MPs that the government must reserve the right to arm rebels in Syria without having to hold a Commons vote.

Peers urge gay marriage safeguards

Plans to legalise same-sex marriages could allow public authorities to "bully" organisations who refuse to conduct services, some peers suggest.

VIDEO: House of Commons

Criminal penalties for irresponsible bankers will be added to the Banking Bill, MPs are told.

VIDEO: Drunk woman, 25, 'froze to death'

A 25-year-old woman whose body was found outside her sister's home died from hypothermia and alcohol intoxication, an inquest has concluded.

VIDEO: Teacher 'will not give evidence'

A teacher accused of abducting a schoolgirl and taking her to France will not give evidence in his defence, a jury has been told.

VIDEO: Royal historian on plans for the royal baby

Royal historian Hugo Vickers gives his reaction to the plans for the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby.

VIDEO: Jail reckless bankers, report urges

The Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards calls for new measures, including criminal sanctions, to make bankers responsible for their own failings.

VIDEO: UK families can sue MoD for damages

The families of soldiers killed in Iraq can sue the government for damages under the Human Rights Act, the Supreme Court has ruled.

VIDEO: NHS watchdog accused of 'cover-up'

England's healthcare regulator may have covered up knowledge of its own failings after a series of baby deaths at a Cumbria hospital, a report says.

VIDEO: Food label system to be rolled out

A new consistent system of front-of-pack food labelling is to be introduced in the UK, the government says.

VIDEO: Face-down restraint 'unpleasant'

Mental health services in England could be banned from using face-down restraint and many are training their staff to resolve issues without physical intervention.

How do you prepare for a lifetime of renting?

How do you prepare for a lifetime of renting?

Viewpoints: Banking committee report

How does the banking industry need to change?

VIDEO: The 13-year-old fashion blogger

The 13-year-old taking fashion blogging by storm

Poverty in the English countryside

The people living in rural poverty

What's going on with the weather?

What's going on with the weather, asks David Shukman

When the world came to Fermanagh

When the world came to County Fermanagh for the G8

The play that keeps its audience in the dark

The new play that keeps its audience in the dark

The troubling secrets of England’s mental hospitals

Troubling secrets of England’s mental hospitals

Papers mull PM's 'Syria coup bid'

Papers mull PM's 'Syria coup bid'