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Schemes to get jobless young people into work are being harmed by excessive bureaucracy and Whitehall control, local government leaders say.

A new group made up of academics and cultural specialists is launched to promote Scottish studies in schools.

A period of mourning has been declared in the South Pacific nation of Tonga following the death of King George Tupou V.

The latest survey into Scotland's jobs market suggests the fastest rise in permanent appointments since October.

Some of Britain's best-loved comic books characters are to grace a new set of stamps to be issued by Royal Mail.

Three men arrested after the death of a man from stab wounds in Berkshire are further arrested over other incidents on the same night.

Thousands of historic listed buildings in England are being damaged by crime every year, English Heritage fears.

The street-by-street route of the London 2012 Olympic torch relay through Northern Ireland is revealed.

The drought in parts of England could have a serious impact on wildlife, the Environment Agency warns.

Channel 4 beats the BBC to a four-year deal to broadcast the Grand National, Derby and Royal Ascot from 2013.

Luke Donald regains the world number one ranking by winning a four-man play-off at the Transitions Championship in Florida.

A motorcycle taxi driver has found celebrity after tweeting scoops on the city's news events.

Crowds of Egyptian Coptic Christians are holding a second all-night vigil to mourn the death of their spiritual leader Pope Shenouda III.

Two British journalists detained in Libya after admitting entering the country illegally have been released, the Foreign Office confirms.

Dozens of Cuban opposition activists are arrested in Havana, a week before Pope Benedict XVI is due to visit the Communist island.

Crowds of Canadian youngsters battle with police and set fire to a van in Ontario, after St Patrick's Day parties spill on to the streets.

Everton will face a Wembley meeting with Liverpool if they can beat Sunderland in their FA Cup quarter-final replay.

King George Tupou V of the South Pacific nation of Tonga dies in Hong Kong at the age of 63, officials confirm.

Royal Mail pension fund assets and liabilities are set to be transferred to the government next month, the BBC understands.

The Military Wives have topped the album chart with their debut collection In My Dreams, according to the Official UK Charts Company.