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Minis examined for steering flaws
Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG\'s Mini Cooper cars are being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in America amid concerns about power steering defects.
September30th -
Man calls 999 to report 'stray' cat
A man called 999 to report that a cat had walked into his kitchen, a police force has revealed.
September29th -
Dog honoured for chasing attacker
A Rottweiler dog who saved a woman from a sex attacker has been honoured for his brave actions.
September28th -
Pets 'better than family'' for many
Pets make people more happy than their family and friends, according to a new survey.
September27th -
Jobless levels in Scotland 'peak'
The number of people out of work in Scotland has increased to levels last seen in the mid-1990s, a report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows. And the situation is worse now than in England - which was not the case at the start of the recession - with 589,000 Scots on benefits now, compared to 539,000 two years ago, a rise of 1.4%.
September23rd -
World unready for dementia crisis
Governments around the world are woefully unprepared to meet the challenge of caring for people with dementia, a report has said.
September21st -
MP calls for dog attack penalty
The MP for Swansea West has called for a minimum fine to be introduced for dog owners whose animals attack members of the public.
September20th -
Dog claims longest tongue record
An unusual looking dog who was abandoned by his first owners has become a world record-breaker.
September17th -
Obese patients needing more surgery
More people needing replacement hips and knees are living an unhealthy lifestyle than ever before, according to the National Joint Registry (NJR).
September16th -
Men more likely to lose jobs: study
It is more likely for men to lose their jobs than women, according to research by the Office for National Statistics.
September15th -
100,000 bank jobs 'go since crunch'
Around 100,000 finance jobs have been lost since the start of the banking crisis three years ago and there are fears of further
September14th -
Warning over lifestyle cancer surge
One of the world's biggest challenges is the dealing with the increasing prevalence of cancer caused by unhealthy lifestyles, according to an academic.
September13th -
Plaque bug makes 'platelet armour'
The same bacteria that causes dental plaque can also cause blood clots, as part of a dangerous defence system that makes it immune to antibiotics, research has shown.
September8th -
Jobs to go as Connaught on brink
Social housing firm Connaught is on the brink of going into administration, putting at risk thousands of jobs.
September8th -
77% rise in illness benefit queries
There has been a sharp rise number of people contacting Citizens Advice with queries about sickness and disability benefits, the charity said.
September7th -
Negative equity woe for homeowners
Homeowners face four more years of negative equity, according to a new report.
September3rd -
Two thirds 'would take pay cut'
A new survey has shown that public sector workers are more likely to accept a pay cut in the wake of the general election.
September2nd -
Cochlear implant 'boosts both ears'
A severely deaf woman from the Isle of Wight has become the first person in the UK to have a single cochlear implant to improve hearing in both of her ears.
September1st