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Work to renew 300-year-old bridge Maintenance work is to start on a 300-year-old Grade 1 listed bridge in Berkshire.

Scorsese eyes posterity not glory Director Martin Scorsese explains why it is more important that his films last than win awards as he launches his latest, Shutter Island.

Missing student search called off Police call off searches for an 18-year-old student from York who has been missing for nearly two weeks.

Today: Wednesday 10th March The former head of MI5 has claimed US intelligence services "concealed" their mistreatment of terror suspects. And reoffending by thousands of criminals serving short sentences in England and Wales costs up to £10bn a year, a new report has found.

Ban honours UN's Haiti 'heroes' Ban Ki-moon pays tribute to the 101 UN staff who died in the Haiti quake, as President Preval seeks US support for the economy.

Man admits blackmailing Letterman A US TV producer pleads guilty to attempting to blackmail US chat show host David Letterman over his affairs.

Project to help teenage mothers A project helping teenage mothers through pregnancy and the first two years of their baby's life is being tried in the Lothians.

First class - what's the point? MPs may no longer be allowed to claim first class rail journeys on expenses. And one But are the wider seats and free nibbles a luxury or necessity for those who like to travel in premium class?

JFK condolence letters published Some of more than 1.5m condolence letters sent to US President John F Kennedy's widow after his death are published for the first time.

Porn net domain name plan revived A plan to create a net domain for adult content could be revisited three years after it was rejected by regulators.

US school soda deal 'cuts sugar' The US soft drinks industry says it has dramatically cut full-calorie beverages available in schools as part of a drive to tackle obesity.

Driver escapes 'demolished' car A driver has a "remarkable" escape after his car is crushed by a lorry on the A64 near York, the fire service says.

D'Angelo accused of soliciting R&B singer D'Angelo is arrested in New York after allegedly trying to pay for sex with a police officer posing as a prostitute.

London's big Eye still turning at 10 The wheel which became the modern symbol of London changed the capital's skyline turns 10.

US rapper jailed over gun on bus Rapper Lil Wayne is sentenced to a year in prison after pleading guilty to possessing a gun, discovered on his tour bus in 2007.

Pension scheme closures: your questions answered Brendan Barber, general secretary of the TUC, answers your questions about pension scheme closures.

Naked photo shoot for art gallery Hundreds of people are being asked to shed their clothes to celebrate a Greater Manchester art gallery's 10th birthday.

River searches continue for man Police divers resume a search of rivers in York for an 18-year-old man who has been missing for more than a week.

Belfast Giant faces drugs charges An ice hockey player with the Belfast Giants has been indicted over drugs offences in a New York court.

AIG selling second overseas unit AIG sells an insurance group to rival MetLife for $15.5bn, as it continues to raise funds to pay off a federal bail-out.

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