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Man guilty of replica gun offences

A man converted replica submachine guns into weapons, a court heard

10:27pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

A man has been found guilty of converting replica submachine guns into lethal weapons which were later used in some of Britain's most notorious crimes, including eight murders.

Waste plant body was newborn girl

The waste recycling plant where a baby's body was found

10:27pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

The body of a newborn baby found at a waste recycling centre was a girl, police said.

Airport workers call off pay strike

Talks are planned to avert bank holiday strikes at airports

10:27pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

A second planned strike by workers who operate luggage scanners at a leading airport has been called off following an offer of fresh talks aimed at resolving a row over pay.

NHS set to record £1.75bn surplus

Over 50s are not receiving basic standards of healthcare, research suggests

10:27pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

The NHS should end the financial year with a £1.75 billion surplus, the Department of Health said.

Britain 'to be most crowded nation'

Workers on government contracts will be able to improve their skills

10:27pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

Britain is set to become the most populated European nation within 50 years because of high immigration and birth rates.

More time to quiz PM 'plot' suspect

Gordon Brown

10:27pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

Police have been granted more time to question a white Muslim convert arrested in connection with an alleged plot to kill the Prime Minister.

UK condemns Russian military action

David Miliband is concerned about the Russian presence in Georgia

10:27pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

Britain has condemned Russia's "excessive use of military force" in Georgia.

Eye disease 'wonder drug' hope

Eye disease sufferers offered hope after Lucentis made available on NHS

10:27pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

Thousands of people with a devastating eye disease could have their sight saved by a new drug being made available on the NHS, under new guidelines.

Union loses MoD job cuts challenge

Ruling will have 'major impact across the civil service', according to Prospect

10:27pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

A union has lost a High Court legal challenge over the financial terms on which the Ministry of Defence is said to be seeking to cut the jobs of around 5,000 civilian staff.

50,000 cheer Scots Olympic stars

Fans cheer Scotland's Olympic heroes during a parade in Edinburgh.

10:27pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

A crowd of 50,000 turned out to welcome Scotland's Olympic heroes home.

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Man guilty of replica gun offences

A man converted replica submachine guns into weapons, a court heard

Updated 10:27pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

A man has been found guilty of converting replica submachine guns into lethal weapons which were later used in some of Britain's most notorious crimes, including eight murders.


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