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Tata to decide fate of UK steelworks 28 March 2016 From the section Business Image copyright Getty Images UK union leaders have held talks in India ahead of a Tata Steel board meeting that could decide the fate of thousands of workers. Officials from the Community union had "constructive" talks with Tata Steel representatives in Mumbai, where the board will meet on Tuesday. The future of thousands of UK steelworkers is at sta…

Brussels attacks: Belgium releases terror murder suspect 28 March 2016 From the section Europe Media captionBelgian police have released CCTV footage of a man wanted for the attack on Zaventem airportA man known as Faycal C, the only person arrested and charged with involvement in the Brussels attacks, has been released for lack of evidence. Belgian media have given the man's full name as Faycal Cheffou. Police have released CCTV footage in their efforts to identify a third suspect in last Tuesday's bom…

Pakistan explosion leaves many dead at Lahore park 27 March 2016 From the section Asia Image copyright AFP Image caption The blast happened in the early evening At least 50 people have been killed and many others injured in an explosion at a park in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, officials say. It happened in the early evening when the park was crowde…

Storm Katie: High winds see Gatwick flights diverted 28 March 2016 From the section England Image copyright chris morley Image caption Chris Morley took this picture of a large tree brought down by the storm at Beaulieu Palace House in Hampshire Storm Katie has seen gusts of up to 105mph battering England and Wales, with several flights diverted from airports…

Harlow bouncy castle death: Girl named as Summer Grant 27 March 2016 From the section Essex Image copyright PA Image caption Police at the scene where seven-year-old Summer Grant died after she was blown from a bouncy castle A seven-year-old girl who died after a bouncy castle she was playing in was blown away in Harlow has been named by police as Summer Gran…

Leeds bodies find: Three found dead in East End Park house 27 March 2016 From the section England Three people have been found dead at a house in Leeds. West Yorkshire Police said the bodies - believed to be two women and a man - were found in the East End Park area of the city after officers were called shortly before midday. The force said there appeared to have been a small fire at the property. Acting Detective Inspector Mark Atkinson said: "We believe the deaths are likely to have occurred in the early hours of Saturday…

Bouncy castle blown away: Two arrests after girl dies 26 March 2016 From the section Essex Image copyright Google Image caption A family fun fair is being held in the park over the Bank Holiday weekend A young girl has died after the bouncy castle she was playing on was blown away in strong winds. Two people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter by…

Teacher union calls for ballot on primary test boycott By Sean Coughlan Education correspondent 27 March 2016 From the section Education & Family Image copyright omgimages Image caption Primary school teachers say that young children face too many tests Teachers have voted for a ballot to boycott primary tests, after claims t…

Palmyra: Syria forces 'retake' Islamic State-held city 27 March 2016 From the section Middle East Image copyright Sana/EPA Image caption Smoke rises over Palmyra as government forces advance to retake the city in image released by state media Syrian government forces have re-captured the ancient city of Palmyra from so-called Islamic State (IS), say state med…

US Election 2016: Sanders wins in Washington and Alaska 26 March 2016 From the section US Election 2016 Media captionBernie Sanders was interrupted during a speech when a bird landed on the podiumBernie Sanders has won two more US states in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, as he tries to close the gap on Hillary Clinton. Senator Sanders took the biggest prize of the day, Washington state, and Alaska. Hawaii also went to the polls. Mr Sanders was projected to have won 76% of the vote in …

Cross-party move against England's academy schools plan By Katherine Sellgren BBC News education reporter 26 March 2016 From the section Education & Family Image copyright Thinkstock Image caption Mrs Morgan says full academisation will benefit pupils There is mounting cross-party pressure on ministers to drop plans to force …

A comic has defied a council swearing ban - and got his audience to join in too by singing in his ‘commoners choir’. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/comic-mark-thomas-defies-salford-11026955 I don't see what the big fuss is, why can't people just stop swearing?

Teachers' union votes for strike ballot over academies By Sean Coughlan Education correspondent 26 March 2016 From the section Education & Family Image caption The NUT conference in Brighton backed a ballot for a strike in the summer term Teachers are calling for a one-day strike as part of a campaign against plans to force every school in England to become an academy. …

Teachers claim wide opposition to forced academy plan By Sean Coughlan Education correspondent 26 March 2016 From the section Education & Family Image caption Teachers' unions say making all schools academies is the wrong priority for education ministers The government could be forced to retreat on plans to compel every school in England to become an academy because of a…

Media playback is unsupported on your device Brussels survivor: 'I looked down and saw bones sticking out' 24 March 2016 Last updated at 19:29 GMT Professional basketball player Sebastien Bellin was seriously injured in the Brussels attacks that killed more than 30 people on Tuesday. He is now in hospital being treated for his injuries and spoke about the moment he was caught up in the bombing at Zaventem airport. View the full article