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Six bailed in corruption probe

Rupert Murdoch has reassured staff of his commitment to continue to publish The Sun

6:43pm Saturday 11th February 2012

Six people arrested as part of an investigation into allegations of corruption have been released on bail, Scotland Yard said.


Three bailed in corruption probe

Rupert Murdoch has reassured staff of his commitment to continue to publish The Sun

6:21pm Saturday 11th February 2012

Two journalists and a police officer arrested as part of an investigation into allegations of corruption have been released on bail, Scotland Yard said

Protesters show Syria solidarity

People gather in Trafalgar Square for a day of action to show support for peaceful protests across the Middle East and North Africa, organised by Amnesty International

6:07pm Saturday 11th February 2012

Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in London in a show of solidarity with protesters across the Middle East and North Africa.

Sun man bailed in corruption probe

Rupert Murdoch has reassured staff of his commitment to continue to publish The Sun

6:01pm Saturday 11th February 2012

A 52-year-old journalist from The Sun who was arrested as part of an investigation into allegations of corruption has been released on bail, Scotland Yard said.

Temperatures set to plummet again

Road conditions could be 'deceptively dangerous' as families prepare to go away for half-term

4:55pm Saturday 11th February 2012

Temperatures struggled to rise above freezing across much of the UK after Britain endured its coldest night of the winter.

Murdoch 'commitment' after arrests

Rupert Murdoch has reassured staff of his commitment to continue to publish The Sun

4:39pm Saturday 11th February 2012

Rupert Murdoch has reassured staff of his "total commitment" to continue to own and publish The Sun after five members of staff were arrested.

Cheers as BGT judge Holden returns

Judge Amanda Holden said she was 'euphoric' about returning to the Britain's Got Talent panel

4:06pm Saturday 11th February 2012

Amanda Holden has returned to Britain's Got Talent after giving birth to her daughter.

Sun employees held in hacking probe

Rupert Murdoch has reassured staff of his commitment to continue to publish The Sun

4:01pm Saturday 11th February 2012

Five employees of The Sun, a serving Surrey Police officer, a serving member of the armed forces and a Ministry of Defence employee have been arrested over allegations of inappropriate payments to police and public officials.

Police seize spoof poster fanzine

Liverpool's Luis Suarez (left) refuses to shake the hand of Manchester United's Patrice Evra prior to kick-off

3:22pm Saturday 11th February 2012

Thousands of copies of a Manchester United fanzine, which featured a "potentially offensive image", were seized by police before the club's match against Liverpool.

Police appeal over linked robberies

Thames Valley Police are appealing for information after four robberies in Berkshire

2:51pm Saturday 11th February 2012

A series of robberies on two teenage girls, a woman and an elderly man are being linked by detectives.



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