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Two men were seriously injured when a small plane crashed today. Related StoriesPrince Charles loan 'left charity foundation with debt'UK divide in shop vacancy ratesUK visitor levels up 5%, figures showBirmingham named undated 20p coins hotspotMr Loophole refuses to fight daughter's speeding ticket

A police officer apprehended a man despite squirting pepper spray in his own face, having his jaw dislocated and being shot with a Taser - all on Friday 13th. Related StoriesSon murdered his 'controlling' fatherMurdered teenager 'had no enemies', says girlfriendMan admits kidnap of girl, 10Mental patient 'killed flatmate in axe attack'Criminal mastermind ordered to pay £10 million

The "monster of chillies" could set a new world record, its British producer said today. Related StoriesThe Business On... John Paulson, President, Paulson & CoBanksy's latest creation is one for the recordsFiennes fined for falling asleep at wheel after mountain marathonGoogle launches new search systemTate collection gains £14m of works

Harry Redknapp today hinted he would not turn down the England job if the Football Association come calling in two years' time. Related StoriesWales await Toshack decisionPulis not interested in Wales roleHenson poster 'laughable' say Wales starsToshack resigns as Wales managerEvra loses suspension appeal

Patrice Evra has lost his appeal against a five-match ban from playing for France, the French Football Federation have confirmed. Related StoriesWales await Toshack decisionPulis not interested in Wales roleHenson poster 'laughable' say Wales starsToshack resigns as Wales managerRedknapp signals interest in England job

Arsenal have confirmed that winger Theo Walcott will be sidelined for up to six weeks with an ankle injury he sustained on international duty with England. Related StoriesDefoe ruled out for six weeksBlackburn takeover 'doubtful' reveals AllardyceHodgson issues warning to Liverpool playersGerrard backs Houllier to be Aston Villa successParker signs new West Ham contract

West Ham captain Scott Parker has ended speculation about his future by signing a new contract until the end of the 2013-14 season. Related StoriesDefoe ruled out for six weeksBlackburn takeover 'doubtful' reveals AllardyceHodgson issues warning to Liverpool playersGerrard backs Houllier to be Aston Villa successWalcott ruled out for six-weeks

Nick Clegg sought to calm public fears over deep spending cuts today but admitted the coalition was likely to suffer a bitter backlash. Related StoriesSleaze watchdog to probe phone-hacking rowThink-tank director Robert Chote be be new OBR chiefThink-tank director Robert Chote to be new OBR chiefRecovery will be choppy, warns Nick CleggNick Clegg vows to give ministers time to develop

Workers at manufacturing giant BAE Systems were said to be in "shock" tonight after the firm delivered a huge blow by unveiling plans to axe hundreds of jobs. Related StoriesInterest rates on hold for 18th monthUK growth stronger than other G7 nations, say OECD reportUK growrth stronger than other G7 nations, say OECD reportUnion shock as BAE axes almost 1,000 jobsBlackwell hands ownership to employees

People living in Birmingham have been the luckiest at finding undated 20p coins which are worth hundreds of times their face value, research indicated today. Related StoriesPrince Charles loan 'left charity foundation with debt'UK divide in shop vacancy ratesUK visitor levels up 5%, figures showTwo injured in plane crashMr Loophole refuses to fight daughter's speeding ticket

While most schools are bustling with children back after the summer break, one has had to close its doors after no pupils turned up on the first day of term. Related StoriesGove to launch vocational education review10 weird and wonderful university courses

A lawyer known as Mr Loophole for helping celebrity clients evade driving bans has refused to help his own daughter fight a speeding ticket. Related StoriesPrince Charles loan 'left charity foundation with debt'UK divide in shop vacancy ratesUK visitor levels up 5%, figures showTwo injured in plane crashBirmingham named undated 20p coins hotspot

Privately-owned book chain Blackwell plans to follow in the footsteps of department store John Lewis and hand ownership of the company to its staff, it was revealed today. Related StoriesInterest rates on hold for 18th monthUK growth stronger than other G7 nations, say OECD reportUK growrth stronger than other G7 nations, say OECD reportUnion shock as BAE axes almost 1,000 jobs1,000 BAE job losses 'may be tip of iceberg'

US President Barack Obama today condemned a preacher's plan to stage a burning of the Koran saying it would be "a recruitment bonanza for al-Qa'ida." Related StoriesBacklash begins as BP attempts to spread blame for rig explosionUS philanthropist and billionaire John Kluge diesDrop Koran-burning plan, urges ObamaDrop Koran-burning plan, urges Barack ObamaUS pastor calls off 'offensive' Koran-burn plans

The pastor who planned an "International Burn-a-Koran Day" on September 11 called off the protest tonight after his plans were widely condemned.Related StoriesBacklash begins as BP attempts to spread blame for rig explosionUS philanthropist and billionaire John Kluge diesDrop Koran-burning plan, urges ObamaDrop Koran-burning plan, urges Barack ObamaBarack Obama condemns Koran-burning plan

HealthDay - THURSDAY, Sept. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity caused by heavy drinking can add to brain damage caused by drinking itself, says a new study.

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 (HealthDay News) -- The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is still unknown, but international researchers have found a link between the blood sugar disorder and a network of immune system genes.

AFP - In the throes of labour, a Namibian woman was approached by a nurse who handed her a document to sign, saying the form would authorise a Caesarean section.

HealthDay - THURSDAY, Sept. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Obese women who have weight loss surgery before they get pregnant are three times less likely to develop gestational diabetes and are also less likely to require a cesarean section, a new study finds.