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Hunt for chef's 'mystery boyfriend'

Police are hunting for Claudia Lawrence's mystery boyfriend

12:38am Thursday 18th March 2010

Police investigating the disappearance of university chef Claudia Lawrence have revealed she spent the night with a mystery boyfriend just two days before she went missing.

Many female students suffer assault

12:38am Thursday 18th March 2010

One in seven female students has been the victim of a serious sexual or physical assault, a damning report has found.

War aftermath plans 'essential'

12:38am Thursday 18th March 2010

Preparing for the aftermath of conflict is essential in planning for future overseas military operations involving British troops, MPs have warned.

BA staff boosted by global support

11:09pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

The union representing British Airways' cabin crews is gathering international support from across Europe and the US, including the Teamsters' union, ahead of a walkout due to begin this weekend.

Factory awaits news on electric car

10:41pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

Motor giant Nissan is reportedly planning to build its new electric car at its plant in Sunderland.

Five held after kidnap cash traced

10:22pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

Dramatic new details have emerged about the kidnapping and release of a five-year-old British boy in Pakistan.

Cameron in pledge to black voters

10:05pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

David Cameron has reached out to black voters telling them that the Conservative Party had come "a long way" when it came to opening itself up to ethnic minorities.

Police recover kidnap ransom money

10:04pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

Spanish police have confirmed they have recovered more than £100,000 in ransom money after arrests were made in the case of a five-year-old British boy's kidnapping in Pakistan.