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Murray sets sights on Federer and Nadal

Andy Murray (picture: Reuters)

Andy Murray has set his sights on beating Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to victory in the ATP World Tour finals in London.

Somalia pirate couple: family call for release

Rachel and Paul Chandler

The family of a British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates appeal for their release after Channel 4 News exclusively broadcast the first video of Paul and Rachel Chandler yesterday.

Blogpaper launches its first free newspaper

A freesheet combined of articles that first appeared in the blogosphere hits the press for the first time. Benjamin Cohen reports.

Gordon Brown meets Cumbria flood victims

(Reuters)

During a visit to flood-hit Cumbria Prime Minister Gordon Brown pledges an extra £1m to help storm victims who are now braced for more rain after England's wettest day on record. Alex Thomson reports.

British kidnap couple make video plea

Paul and Rachel Chandler (Source: Channel 4 News)

Hostages Paul and Rachel Chandler have made a direct plea in a video obtained by Channel 4 News, warning UK authorities they fear the Somali pirates who kidnapped them may kill them. Jonathan Rugman reports.

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Hospital cleaner (Credit: Getty)

Claims illegal immigrants got NHS jobs through a contractor.

Will heads roll

Schools Secretary Ed Balls (Credit: Reuters)

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Stroke of luck

Tinner

Amateur rugby player wins £250,000 for hitting the bar.

Afghan fatalities in full

British soldiers killed in Afghanistan

The full list of British soldiers killed in Afghanistan since 2001.

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