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News headlines at 10:42
Police should see all crime victims
Every victim of crime should be visited by the police, irrespective of how serious the offence, Home Secretary Alan Johnson has indicated.
Fearful pirate-held pair in TV plea
The British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates have spoken on camera for the first time to warn that their captors are "losing patience" and could kill them within a week.
Flood residents braced for deluges
The emergency services are searching homes as residents braced themselves for more rain after England's wettest day on record caused chaos, flooding homes, sweeping away bridges and claiming the life of a policeman.
Bank outlines plans to rein in risk
The Bank of England has outlined plans for "top-up" charges to boost bank balance sheets, as it sought to add the "missing ingredient" to financial regulation.
Alcohol prices 'could rise by 10%'
Alcohol prices could rise by 10% next year because of tax increases, the head of a major brewer has said.
Over 300,000 homes standing empty
The number of empty homes in England reached its highest level for five years during 2008.
Children in Need total hits £20.3m
The BBC Children in Need appeal total has passed the £20 million mark after a galaxy of stars turned out for the television extravaganza.
TV show Jordan must eat jungle bugs
Katie Price is gearing up for yet another Bushtucker Trial on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! - but this time she will be partnered by a fellow contestant.
Man dies after nightclub shooting
A man has died in hospital and another victim is being treated for gunshot wounds after a shooting at a nightclub.
Atom smasher up and running again
Scientists have switched on the world's largest atom smasher for the first time since the £6bn machine suffered a spectacular failure more than a year ago.
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