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Garage gives away £20k of free fuel

Easing petrol prices ended seven consecutive months of falling consumer confidence

10:37am Friday 5th September 2008

Drivers gained some respite from the recent hikes in fuel prices after a garage decided to give away free petrol.

Matthews faces court over 'abduction'

10:37am Friday 5th September 2008

The mother of Shannon Matthews and a 39-year-old man are to appear in court later to enter pleas in connection with the alleged abduction of the youngster.

Britons 'doubt 2012 Games success'

10:37am Friday 5th September 2008

Most Britons believe the Government is incapable of managing the 2012 Olympics, according to a new survey.

Hoy 'annoyed over political debate'

10:37am Friday 5th September 2008

Olympic cycling hero Chris Hoy has said he feels politicians have tried to "cash in" on his success in Beijing.

Tragic soldier spoke of peace hopes

10:37am Friday 5th September 2008

The British Army soldier killed in Afghanistan had spoken of his hopes of bringing peace to the wartorn country, it emerged.

Two charged with Shaquille murder

10:37am Friday 5th September 2008

Two teenagers have been charged with the murder of a 14-year-old schoolboy stabbed while sitting on a bench outside his home, police said.

Study: Radio DJs encourage drinking

10:37am Friday 5th September 2008

Radio presenters - including BBC Radio 1's Chris Moyles - widely encourage drinking, according to a Government-funded study.

Union fury over fuel payment U-turn

10:37am Friday 5th September 2008

The decision to rule out cash handouts for households struggling with soaring fuel bills has been blasted by unions as a "downright disgrace".

Energy firms' dividends rise £257m

10:37am Friday 5th September 2008

Pressure for a windfall tax on the energy companies has intensified with the disclosure that the biggest suppliers increased their dividend pay-outs to shareholders by £257 million last year.