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UK & World News for 21 March 2010

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Weisz and Rylance scoop Oliviers Mar 21 2010

Oscar winner Rachel Weisz has scooped the Laurence Olivier award for best actress for her stage role as Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire.Read

Gay couple 'turned away from B&B' Mar 21 2010

A gay couple have claimed they were turned away from a bed & breakfast because the owner said it was "against her convictions" to allow them to share a bed.Read

Fire hits Harry Potter set Mar 21 2010

Filming of the latest Harry Potter movie has been hit by a fire which broke out on the set.Read

Lady Gaga celebrates chart double Mar 21 2010

Lady Gaga has enjoyed double chart success as her album and latest single rose to the number one spots.Read

Huntley attacked by fellow prisoner Mar 21 2010

Soham murderer Ian Huntley is being treated in hospital after being assaulted by a fellow prisoner, a Ministry of Justice spokesman has said.Read

US Democrats predict healthcare win Mar 21 2010

House Democratic leaders are predicting victory for President Barack Obama's bill designed to overhaul the United States healthcare system.Read

Tories demand lobbying claims probe Mar 21 2010

David Cameron demanded an investigation into "shocking" claims made by senior Labour MPs who were filmed apparently offering their expertise for cash.Read

Iraqi vote recount calls rejected Mar 21 2010

Iraq's election commission has rejected calls from the president and prime minister for a recount of votes cast in the general election on March 7.Read

165,000 complete Sport Relief mile Mar 21 2010

More than 165,000 people - some on spacehoppers and pogo-sticks and others on hands and knees - completed the Sport Relief mile run, organisers have said.Read

Girl, four, killed on Florida beach Mar 21 2010

A four-year-old British girl was killed after being run over by a car on a Florida beach, the Highway Patrol has said.Read

Man Utd fans planning £1.25bn bid Mar 21 2010

Manchester United supporters are planning to table a £1.25 billion bid for the football club by June in a move that would lead to fans holding a majority stake, it has been reported.Read

Girl, 4, killed on Florida beach Mar 21 2010

A four-year-old British girl was killed after being hit by a car on a Florida beach, it has been disclosed .Read

Union urges BA chairman to step in Mar 21 2010

The joint leader of Unite has urged the chairman of British Airways and "sensible" board members to use their influence in a bid to resolve the bitter cabin crew dispute.Read

74 arrests in demo clash Mar 21 2010

More than 70 people were arrested during clashes between right-wing and anti-fascist protesters which brought a town centre to a standstill.Read

BA cabin crew continue strike Mar 21 2010

British Airways cabin crew are continuing with a strike over cost-cutting, leading to fresh clashes between the airline and union leaders about the impact of the industrial action.Read

Balls faces battle with teachers Mar 21 2010

Schools Secretary Ed Balls is facing a pre-election battle with teachers over plans to make them undergo regular check-ups to ensure they are fit to teach.Read

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