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Girl shot 'while playing in shop' A five-year-old girl was "happily playing" in a shop when she was hit by gang gunfire and left permanently paralysed, a jury hears.

Suicide bombs ruled out by group A group of men decided against becoming suicide bombers because they wanted a "long-term future" as terrorists, a court is told.

Jailed fraud councillor is sacked A London councillor is sacked after being jailed for 16 weeks after pleading guilty to benefit fraud.

Heathrow service back to normal Heathrow Airport plans to run a full schedule as passengers criticise it for operating about 500 fewer flights after Saturday night's snow.

TfL seeks 300 Tube station staff London Underground is recruiting 300 Tube station staff but the RMT accuses it of plugging gaps after a 2010 cost-cutting measure.

Whitehall in remote working test Thousands of British civil servants are working from home this week as the government tests its plans to ease congestion during the Olympics.

Radical cleric Qatada given bail Radical cleric Abu Qatada is granted bail following a hearing at the UK's Special Immigration Appeals Commission.

Stalker killed former girlfriend A man who murdered his ex-girlfriend after stalking her on Facebook and luring her to his flat to kill her is jailed for a minimum of 21 years.

Phone hacking victims 'reach 829' The Met Police chief investigating phone-hacking and the editor of a tabloid are due to appear before the Leveson Inquiry into press ethics.

'Expect Olympic transport delays' The head of Network Rail, Sir David Higgins, warns people to expect travel disruption during the London Olympics - but not to panic about it.

NHS translation bill 'tops £23m' The NHS in England spends £59,000 a day on translating documents and providing interpreters, according to a health think tank.

Signal failure hits rail services Train services between Norfolk and London are currently delayed by up to 40 minutes because of signalling problems in Manningtree in Essex.

Dickens 'beyond' modern children Charles Dickens biographer Claire Tomalin says children are not being taught to read with the attention span necessary to appreciate the novelist's works.

Queen commemorates 60-year reign The Queen visits a school in Norfolk and there are gun salutes around the UK as she marks the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.

Mayoral election candidates 2012 Here are prospective candidates for the London Mayoral elections on 3 May, 2012

Residents say no to film-makers Film-makers are blocked from two south London housing estates after complaints from residents

Working with Lucian Freud A unique insight into Freud's life and work - by his assistant, model and friend of 20 years

Liverpool v Tottenham Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Liverpool and Tottenham in the Premier League.

Redknapp 'one half of Odd Couple' Harry Redknapp and former Portsmouth FC chairman Milan Mandaric were like "The Odd Couple", a court hears.

Injured Frimpong out for season On-loan Wolves midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong returns to Arsenal after being ruled out for the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Webb decision puzzles Villas-Boas Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas criticises referee Howard Webb after his side squander a 3-0 lead to draw with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Wasps bring in USA international Wasps sign USA international Paul Emerick as cover for the rest of the season.

Chelsea 3-3 Man Utd Manchester United climb off the canvas to snatch a point at Chelsea as Javier Hernandez's header crowns a superb comeback from 3-0 adrift.

O'Sullivan secures German Masters Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Stephen Maguire 9-7 to win the German Masters, his first ranking title since 2009.

Capello opposes FA Terry decision England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.

Wenger praises Oxlade-Chamberlain Manager Arsene Wenger is impressed by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's fast development after the teenager's goals help Arsenal to a 7-1 win over Blackburn.

Southampton v Millwall Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Southampton and Millwall in the FA Cup.

Cardiff Blues 45-40 Harlequins Wing Tom James scores four tries as Cardiff Blues beat Harlequins in the LV= Cup.

What drives Olympic volunteers? All work, no play - why do people want to be London 2012 volunteers?

Call to stay in UK to watch Games Tourism bosses are calling on people in the UK to holiday at home and watch the Olympics this summer.

Great British Menu has 2012 taste The seventh series of Great British Menu, starting on BBC Two, will create a four-course meal fit for Olympians.

Take the Tube, Johnson tells IOC Mayor of London Boris Johnson urges Olympic chiefs to take the Tube during London 2012, as organisers launch a campaign detailing pinchpoints on the underground system.

Olympic hotel rooms back on sale Thousands of London hotel rooms no longer needed for Olympic officials, media and others during the Games are back on sale.

Olympic ceremony 'Wonder' theme Europe's largest bell will ring to start a £27m Olympic opening ceremony inspired by Shakespeare and featuring NHS nurses and 900 local pupils.

Baby tickets rule anomaly - Coe Seb Coe said the ticket rule for babies going to the Olympic Games was an 'anomaly'.

Olympics hit by Sunday trade laws Some spectators may not be able to buy Olympic merchandise when they attend the London 2012 closing ceremony due to Sunday trading laws, the BBC learns.

2012 security recruitment begins More than 10,000 security staff for London 2012 have begun to be recruited at a centre near the Olympic Park.

Olympic legacy cycling festival London is to host a two-day cycling festival involving families as well as world-class cyclists as part of the Olympic legacy, Mayor Boris Johnson announces.

Tents banned from Olympic venues All tents and encampments will be banned from Olympic venues to counter the threat of protests, Home Secretary Theresa May announces.

How the toy market is going for gold Will youngsters want to to recreate heroics at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games with their own toys at home?

VIDEO: The Queen marks 60-year reign The Queen has said she is "deeply moved" by public support for her Diamond Jubilee as she marks the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.

VIDEO: Heathrow flights hit by weather The Independent's Simon Calder explains why Heathrow airport was so badly affected by the severe weather on Sunday.

VIDEO: Sledging fun in the Surrey snow A covering of snow in Reigate caused some problems for motorists and passengers, but some headed for the slopes.

VIDEO: Five years after ice rink murder The mother of a teenager murdered five years ago at Streatham Ice Arena in south-west London meets with youngsters to try to combat teen killings.

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Liverpool v Tottenham Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Liverpool and Tottenham in the Premier League.

Redknapp 'one half of Odd Couple' Harry Redknapp and former Portsmouth FC chairman Milan Mandaric were like "The Odd Couple", a court hears.

Injured Frimpong out for season On-loan Wolves midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong returns to Arsenal after being ruled out for the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Webb decision puzzles Villas-Boas Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas criticises referee Howard Webb after his side squander a 3-0 lead to draw with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Wasps bring in USA international Wasps sign USA international Paul Emerick as cover for the rest of the season.

Chelsea 3-3 Man Utd Manchester United climb off the canvas to snatch a point at Chelsea as Javier Hernandez's header crowns a superb comeback from 3-0 adrift.

O'Sullivan secures German Masters Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Stephen Maguire 9-7 to win the German Masters, his first ranking title since 2009.

Capello opposes FA Terry decision England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.

Wenger praises Oxlade-Chamberlain Manager Arsene Wenger is impressed by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's fast development after the teenager's goals help Arsenal to a 7-1 win over Blackburn.

Southampton v Millwall Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Southampton and Millwall in the FA Cup.

Cardiff Blues 45-40 Harlequins Wing Tom James scores four tries as Cardiff Blues beat Harlequins in the LV= Cup.

Watford 2-1 Barnsley John Eustace scores twice to help Watford to a victory over Barnsley.

QPR 1-2 Wolves Substitute Kevin Doyle scores the winner and provides an assist as Wolves come from behind to beat 10-man QPR and move out of the relegation zone.

Man City 3-0 Fulham Manchester City hit two early goals before seeing off a heavy snow storm to open up a three-point lead over Manchester United at the top of the Premier League.

Arsenal 7-1 Blackburn Robin van Persie's hat-trick, two goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mikel Arteta's strike and Thierry Henry's late goal help Arsenal thump Blackburn.

Girl shot 'while playing in shop' A five-year-old girl was "happily playing" in a shop when she was hit by gang gunfire and left permanently paralysed, a jury hears.

Man admits sending racist tweets A Sunderland fan admits two offences after racist comments directed at Newcastle United were made on Twitter.

Accidents due to icy conditions Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care as the icy conditions in England led to a series of accidents.

Redknapp 'one half of Odd Couple' Harry Redknapp and former Portsmouth FC chairman Milan Mandaric were like "The Odd Couple", a court hears.

Man fell from tower after partner A man who saw his girlfriend fall to her death from a tower block in Leeds told police officers there was no point living and leapt after her, an inquest is told.

Rhys murder witness given payout A witness in the Rhys Jones murder inquiry is given £80,000 in compensation after his identity was revealed by Merseyside Police.

First Harry Ramsden chippie saved The original Harry Ramsden's fish and chip shop at Guiseley near Leeds is saved from closure after being taken over by a competitor.

Racist emails sent to archbishop The police are called in after racist abuse was sent to the Archbishop of York following comments he made about same-sex marriage.

Bath gasometer 'should be saved' The mayor of Bath, famed for its Roman and Georgian architecture, says the last of the city's gasometers should be saved from demolition.

Delays on train firm's first day Commuters face delays caused by track problems and a broken down train on the first full day of a new train operator running services.