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BNP seeks anti-abortion Catholic votes
The British National Party is building an alliance with radical anti-abortion activists in an attempt to reach out to Catholics.
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Sick, suicidal - and locked up in jail
A shocking new report claims that too many of the 4,300 women in Britain's prisons are vulnerable and a danger to themselves.
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I want to cut my hair off, says troubled Natascha
Fears for mental health of Austrian kidnap victim as she celebrates 19th birthday party.
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Elton whirls in for Liz's big day
Sir Elton John made a spectacularly flamboyant entrance at Liz Hurley and Arun Nayar's wedding yesterday, descending in a purple helicopter.
When will we stop penalising working mothers?
Nick Cohen: Unless we are kinder to couples wanting children, our economic future will be unsustainable.
| Ming may hold key to Number 10 Andrew Rawnsley: Sir Menzies's party could be absolutely pivotal at the next election. |
Why Channel 4 has got it wrong over climate change
Our science editor, Robin McKie, condemns television's latest foray into the debate on global warming.
Portrait of the artist
With his creepily accurate portrayal of Andy Warhol, Guy Pearce has produced a masterpiece. Here, he talks to Chrissy Iley.
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West Ham squad 'out of control'
As if West Ham's season couldn't get any worse an anonymous first team player has revealed how the club is being torn apart by card schools.
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| The power and the glory On the eve of cricket's first World Cup in the Caribbean, Vic Marks recalls the West Indies' heyday. More from Observer Sport Monthly |
Public cast in smoking ban ads
Government aims for maximum impact with hearts and minds campaign on television.
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Baby guru's method 'like dog training'
Gina Ford faces fresh criticisms over her childcare technique as row with Mumsnet rumbles on.
Branson fires fresh salvo in row with Sky
Battle for pay-TV dominance escalates as Virgin boss threatens Murdoch empire with legal action.
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