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World & UK News: Man in court after two children die

Harrow Observer — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:05:16 GMT

A British father is due to appear in court in France, where he is expected to be formally charged with slitting the throats of his two young children.

World & UK News: Abu Qatada makes Siac freedom bid

Harrow Observer — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:05:27 GMT

Radical cleric Abu Qatada will launch a fresh bid for freedom as he seeks to be released from prison at an immigration tribunal.

World & UK News: MPs to debate gay marriage plans

Harrow Observer — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:05:26 GMT

The coalition's controversial gay marriage legislation returns to the Commons with Tory MPs and activists deeply split over the issue.

World & UK News: Tory leaders rally around Feldman

Harrow Observer — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:05:26 GMT

Conservative co-chairman Lord Feldman will face questions about allegations he described grassroots activists as "swivel-eyed loons", at a meeting of the party's board.

World & UK News: Man killed in house gas explosion

Harrow Observer — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:05:16 GMT

A man has died and another person is still missing after a gas explosion which destroyed a terraced house, police said.

World & UK News: New laws 'open to abuse of power'

Harrow Observer — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:05:20 GMT

Proposed anti-social behaviour laws are open to abuse of power and could be used by councils to create new crimes ranging from spitting to homelessness, a think-tank has warned.

World & UK News: House asking prices reach new high

Harrow Observer — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:05:19 GMT

House sellers' asking prices have soared to a new high, in further signs of confidence returning to the market, a property website has reported.

World & UK News: High inflation is 'here to stay'

Harrow Observer — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:05:19 GMT

Households are facing a continued squeeze on their spending power after a leading forecaster warned that high inflation was here to stay.

World & UK News: Help offered to probation mutuals

Harrow Observer — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:05:19 GMT

Probation staff who start their own John Lewis-style mutuals will be offered support to bid for contracts under the Government's rehabilitation reforms, Nick Clegg will announce.

World & UK News: Cameron calls for tax transparency

Harrow Observer — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:05:18 GMT

David Cameron has written to the leaders of Britain's offshore tax havens stressing the need to "get our own houses in order" as he pushes for international action to tackle avoidance schemes.

World & UK News: Four hurt in suspected gas blast

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:05:16 GMT

Four casualties have been taken to hospital after a suspected gas blast which destroyed a terraced house.

World & UK News: Cable denies plotting against Clegg

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:05:16 GMT

Business Secretary Vince Cable has refused to rule out becoming leader of the Liberal Democrats, but insisted that it was "not something I'm thinking about".

World & UK News: Five people hurt in gas explosion

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:05:15 GMT

Five casualties have been taken to hospital after a suspected gas blast which ripped through a house, police have said.

World & UK News: One rescued following gas blast

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:05:16 GMT

One person has been rescued by fire crews after a suspected gas explosion ripped through a house.

World & UK News: Father admits killing children

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:05:15 GMT

A British father has admitted slitting the throats of his two young children in France following a difficult divorce, sources said.

World & UK Sport: Koscielny clinches Champions League spot

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:45:14 GMT

Laurent Koscielny ensured Arsenal of a place in the Champions League qualifiers with the only goal in a tight 1-0 win at Newcastle.

World & UK Sport: Baggies roar back to hold United

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:45:14 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson was denied a winning send off into retirement as West Brom roared back from three goals down to snatch a 5-5 draw in a quite staggering 10-goal thriller against Manchester United at The Hawthorns.

World & UK Sport: Torres strike sees off Toffees

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:45:14 GMT

Fernando Torres scored his first Barclays Premier League goal of 2013 as Chelsea sealed third place with a 2-1 victory which ensured David Moyes' 11-year reign as Everton manager ended in defeat.

World & UK Sport: Koscielny strike sinks Magpies

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:45:14 GMT

Laurent Koscielny ensured Arsenal of a place in the Champions League qualifiers with the only goal in a tight 1-0 win at Newcastle.

World & UK Sport: Spurs miss out on top-four spot

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:45:14 GMT

Tottenham suffered yet more Champions League heartache as they missed out on a top-four berth to Arsenal despite another wonder goal from Gareth Bale in a 1-0 victory over Sunderland.

World & UK News: One dead, two hurt in plane crash

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:05:16 GMT

A man has died while a boy and another man are fighting for their lives after a light aircraft crashed on the approach to an airport runway.

World & UK Sport: Cup hero Wilkinson claims award

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:45:15 GMT

Jonny Wilkinson has capped a triumphant Heineken Cup campaign with Toulon by being named European player of the year.

World & UK Sport: Rafa makes light work of Federer

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:45:15 GMT

Rafael Nadal continued his stunning run of form by crushing Roger Federer in little more than an hour to win the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome.

World & UK News: 'One dead, two hurt' in plane crash

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:05:16 GMT

One person is reportedly feared dead and two others have been injured after a light aircraft crash.

World & UK News: Politics of New Labour era 'over'

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:05:16 GMT

One of the key architects of New Labour said that the politics of the Blair-era government was over and that it was time for a new generation with new ideas.

World & UK Sport: McDowell claims World Match Play title

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:45:15 GMT

Graeme McDowell has become the first Irish winner of the Volvo World Match Play Championship with a hard-fought victory over Thongchai Jaidee in Bulgaria.

Ryder Cup: McDowell claims World Match Play title

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:45:15 GMT

Graeme McDowell has become the first Irish winner of the Volvo World Match Play Championship with a hard-fought victory over Thongchai Jaidee in Bulgaria.

World & UK News: Cameron hints at going it alone

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:05:16 GMT

David Cameron has hinted that he could attempt to govern without the Liberal Democrats if disputes within the coalition made it impossible to continue.

World & UK News: Father 'slit children's throats'

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:05:15 GMT

A British father is being questioned in France on suspicion of slitting the throats of his two children, local police said.

World & UK Sport: Pedrosa tops standings after win

Harrow Observer — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:45:16 GMT

Dani Pedrosa heads the MotoGP World Championship standings after a well-judged French Grand Prix win, while Britain's Cal Crutchlow picked up a career-best second place at a damp Le Mans.