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Gillard calls leadership ballot
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard announces a ballot for the leadership of the Labor party to end a damaging split in the organisation.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:52:19 GMTComic Frank Carson dies aged 85
Northern Irish comedian Frank Carson, whose catch phrases included "It's a cracker", has died aged 85, surrounded by his family.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:38:41 GMTCruise finds Fukushima pollution
An international research cruise off Japan detects radioactivity in sampled seawater and marine organisms, but well within safe levels.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:05:35 GMTMan dies after caravan incident
A man dies after he was found trapped under a caravan in Kilkeel, County Down.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:57:48 GMTChile-Peru border mine scare ends
Chile reopens its main border crossing with Peru after closing it earlier this week when rain washed landmines onto the road.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:55:48 GMTUS rivals set for Arizona debate
The four Republican candidates prepare to spar in a crucial TV debate days ahead of two key primaries in the US states of Arizona and Michigan.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:46:38 GMTNHS 'will be Cameron's poll tax'
Labour leader Ed Miliband tells David Cameron he risks making NHS reform "his poll tax" - in noisy Commons clashes over the health bill.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:42:03 GMTMcDowell out of World Match Play
Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell is knocked out in the first round of the World Match Play Championship by South Korea's YE Yang.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:40:27 GMTVerdict on Mubarak set for 2 June
A trial verdict for Egyptian ex-President Hosni Mubarak, accused of ordering the killing of protesters in the revolution that ousted him, is set for 2 June.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:40:27 GMTVIDEO: Is Somalian capital on the mend?
Ethiopian and Somali troops have taken a strategic stronghold of Islamist militants in south-western Somalia.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:40:36 GMTStatistical press notice: Mental Health Community Teams Activity data, 2010-11 and 2011-12 Q1
The following statistics were published today by the Department of Health: Quarterly Mental Health Community Teams Activity data for 2010-11 and 2011-12 Quarter 1.
Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:30:00 GMTGreen light for 72m rebuild of Lister Hospital in Stevenage
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today gave the go ahead for a 72 million redevelopment of the Lister Hospital in Stevenage that will see it become the main emergency and inpatient hospital for east and north Hertfordshire.
Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:34:00 GMTA stronger voice for patients
Patients will today have a stronger voice under plans set out by Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley.
Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:39:00 GMTMRSA in the NHS at a record low
MRSA bloodstream infections in the NHS have reached record low levels with fewer than 100 infections recorded in a single month for the first time, new official statistics have confirmed today.
Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:45:00 GMTInnovative care could help over 15 million people with long-term conditions
The NHS could help improve the care of over 15 million people living with long-term conditions and reduce the number of unnecessary trips to hospital if the most innovative work being pioneered in other parts of the NHS were adopted nationwide.
Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:30:00 GMTChief Fire Adviser urges fire safe behaviour over the festive period
The distractions of Christmas celebrations can often mean people put fire safety to the back of their minds. But this is just the time when additional fire hazards are in the home. (continues...)
Sun, 02 Dec 2001 05:08:40 GMTCelebs pledge to test their smoke alarms this weekend
British broadcasting legend Sir Terry Wogan and comedian Dave Spikey have voiced their support for the latest Fire Kills campaign to get people testing their smoke alarms when the clocks go back this weekend. (continues...)
Sun, 28 Oct 2001 01:32:21 GMTBritish summer time comes to an end this weekend. Make sure you don't.
Getting you to test your smoke alarm at the same time as you change your clocks back is the aim of the new radio ad that is going out on local radio this week. (continues...)
Thu, 25 Oct 2001 05:25:14 GMTThe riots one month on: the good work must continue
This week marks one month since the worst of the rioting hit the streets of some of our biggest cities. Since then, councils have been pulling out all the stops to get affected areas back to normal. (continues...)
Fri, 07 Sep 2001 04:44:15 GMTHard-wired for sound: Love to hate your smoke alarm
Anyone who has ever burnt their bacon or smoked in the comfort of their home will know that an accidentally triggered smoke alarm can be a frustrating experience. (continues...)
Thu, 18 Jan 2001 05:08:40 GMT