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Man 'tormented to death' by yobs
A 64-year-old man with learning difficulties was "tormented to death" after being bullied by yobs for more than a decade, neighbours have claimed. ]]>
Thousands cheated admissions system
Thousands of parents used underhand tactics to get children into preferred secondary schools last year, it has emerged, as Government figures showed nearly one in six youngsters failed to secure their first choice place.]]>
Network Rail staff vote for strikes
Thousands of Network Rail maintenance workers have voted strongly in favour of strikes in a row over jobs, bringing the threat of industrial action over Easter closer.]]>
Greek protesters clash with police
Protesters have clashed with riot police in central Athens during a demonstration to mark a nationwide general strike against the Greek government's new asusterity measures.]]>
Pete Doherty banned from driving
Rock star Pete Doherty has been given a 12-month driving ban and fined £500 after he admitted allowing his manager to use his Daimler without insurance.]]>
Jailed journalist freed by Hamas
A British journalist detained in Gaza by Hamas has been released without charge today, the Foreign Office has confirmed.]]>
High-speed rail link plan unveiled
Plans for a new £30 billion high-speed rail (HSR) network, with 250mph trains, have been announced by the Government.]]>
MPs and peer in court over expenses
Three Labour MPs accused of theft by false accounting have arrived at court to face prosecution.]]>
One in six denied preferred school
Nearly one in six children in England failed to gain a place at their first choice secondary school this year, Government figures have revealed.]]>
General strike hits Greece again
Greek public transport has been halted and flights grounded as workers held another general strike to protest against painful spending cuts.]]>
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