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Tongue device helps blind soldier

7:06pm Monday 15th March 2010

A soldier blinded by a grenade in Iraq has described how his life has been transformed by ground-breaking technology that enables him to "see" with his tongue.

World's shortest man dies

6:14pm Monday 15th March 2010

The world's shortest man, He Pingping, has died at the age of 21, a Guinness World Records spokesman has said.

Kate Winslet and husband separate

6:14pm Monday 15th March 2010

Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet and her husband Sam Mendes have separated after nearly seven years of marriage.

BA plans to keep passengers flying

5:29pm Monday 15th March 2010

British Airways plans to keep 60% of its customers flying if cabin crew go ahead with a three day strike from this weekend, the airline has said.

PM leads funeral tributes to Foot

3:59pm Monday 15th March 2010

Gordon Brown led mourners in fond tribute to Michael Foot at the funeral of the former Labour leader, who died aged 96.

Man banned from contacting stars

3:28pm Monday 15th March 2010

A stalker who sent lewd letters to female stars has been banned from contacting any celebrities for a year.

MP Kumar found dead, aged 53

2:33pm Monday 15th March 2010

Police are investigating the death of Labour MP Ashok Kumar whose body was found by officers at his home on Monday.

Balls wades into Bulger killers row

1:28pm Monday 15th March 2010

James Bulger's killers were not "intrinsically evil", Ed Balls has said, as he waded into the row over trying youngsters in adult courts.

Children 'face annual fitness test'

1:28pm Monday 15th March 2010

Schoolchildren could face annual fitness tests under plans laid out by the Government's chief medical officer.

I'll keep going as leader - Brown

11:33am Monday 15th March 2010

Gordon Brown has fuelled speculation that he will seek to stay on as Labour leader even if he is beaten at the general election.