UK & World News for 13 September 2008

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Stranded holidaymakers return to UK Sep 13 2008

Thousands of holidaymakers left stranded by the collapse of Britain's third largest tour operator have returned to the UK.Read

Firefight soldier named by MoD Sep 13 2008

A British soldier killed in a firefight in southern Afghanistan has been named by the Ministry of Defence.Read

Another blow for Newcastle fans Sep 13 2008

Newcastle United fans are coming to terms with defeat by one of the Premiership's minnows following a day of huge demonstrations over the loss of Geordie Messiah Kevin Keegan.Read

Lib Dems 'only alternative' - Clegg Sep 13 2008

The Liberal Democrats are the only alternative to a Labour government in its "death throes" and Conservative "cowboys", party leader Nick Clegg has declared.Read

Eurostar faces weeks of disruption Sep 13 2008

Rail services through the fire-hit Channel Tunnel are likely to be disrupted for weeks, Eurostar has warned.Read

Leadership challenge gains pace Sep 13 2008

The Labour blood-letting continued as Gordon Brown came under increasing pressure from his own MPs to face a leadership challenge.Read

Lib Dems open conference season Sep 13 2008

The Liberal Democrats' annual conference got under way in Bournemouth with the party pledging to "make it happen".Read

Newcastle fans in major protest Sep 13 2008

Massive demonstrations brought Newcastle city centre to a near standstill as football fans protested the loss of Geordie Messiah Kevin Keegan.Read

Newcastle fans protest over owner Sep 13 2008

Hundreds of Newcastle United fans have taken to the city's streets in protest against club owner Mike Ashley.Read

Youth stabbed to death outside bar Sep 13 2008

A teenager has died after he was stabbed outside a bar, police said.Read

Iain Gray is Scottish Labour leader Sep 13 2008

Former Holyrood minister Iain Gray has been elected the new leader of the Scottish Labour party, it was announced.Read

Replacement flight vow for tourists Sep 13 2008

The vast majority of holidaymakers hit by the collapse of Britain's third largest tour operator will be flown back on their original departure date, the aviation regulator has said.Read

Labour in death throes, says Clegg Sep 13 2008

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg said the country was now "watching the death throes of the Labour Party".Read

PM sacks envoy over leadership call Sep 13 2008

Joan Ryan was sacked as Gordon Brown's envoy to Cyprus after adding her voice to calls for him to face a leadership contest.Read

Brown faces leadership poll clamour Sep 13 2008

Gordon Brown was facing a growing clamour from his own MPs for a leadership election, with a Labour vice chairman urging a "multiplicity" of senior figures to stand against him.Read

Balls backs Brown for Labour leader Sep 13 2008

One of Gordon Brown's most senior allies claimed there was "very little chance" of the Prime Minister being ousted before the next election.Read

Tunnel reopens with limited service Sep 13 2008

The fire-hit Channel Tunnel has reopened to passenger trains with a reduced service expected to operate, Eurostar said.Read

Teenagers in court over stab death Sep 13 2008

Two more teenagers will appear in court charged with murdering 18-year-old Dale Robertson, who was stabbed to death after youths clashed at a birthday party.Read

Newcastle fans plan to hold protest Sep 13 2008

Hundreds of Newcastle United fans are expected to take to the city's streets in protest against club owner Mike Ashley.Read

Rural house prices hit first-timers Sep 13 2008

Homes in the country cost 15% more than properties in urban areas, pricing many first-time buyers out of the market, figures have showed.Read

Giant fertility symbol gets make-over Sep 13 2008

An 180ft ancient fertility symbol is getting a make-over to stop the white giant turning into the invisible man.Read

Labour MPs issue PM 'wake-up call' Sep 13 2008

Gordon Brown has been warned by six former Labour ministers that he must come up with a "convincing new narrative" or risk a "hammer blow" to the Government.Read

Labour to announce new Scots leader Sep 13 2008

Labour are to announce who has won the battle to become the party's fifth leader in Scotland since devolution began in 1999.Read

Clegg eyes mass appeal for Lib Dems Sep 13 2008

Nick Clegg has set out his ambition to establish the Liberal Democrats as a mainstream party of mass appeal, focused on the concerns of the ordinary voter.Read

Parent-teacher link 'helps progress' Sep 13 2008

Children will do better in schools if their parents know their teacher, ministers have said.Read

Tunnel reopens for business after fire Sep 13 2008

The Channel Tunnel is to reopen to Eurostar trains after a 16-hour fire raged inside the rail link between Britain and France, Eurotunnel said.Read

Stranded holidaymakers heading home Sep 13 2008

Holidaymakers stranded abroad following the collapse of Britain's third largest tour operator were beginning to make their way home.Read

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