The Independent
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Terror inmates lose jail battle
Two high-profile Islamic terrorist prisoners who claimed their human rights were violated when they were segregated for extended periods today failed to persuade leading judges that their treatment was unlawful.
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Albert Einstein's brain to go on display
Dr Albert Einstein's brain is going on display for the first time in the UK - with that of an infamous murderer.
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Ed Miliband to publish donor meetings
<p>Ed Miliband promised today to publish details of his private meetings with major Labour donors as he renewed his call for an independent inquiry into allegations that Conservative supporters were offered access to the Prime Mi...
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Travellers lose Solihull planning appeal
A legal bid by a group of travellers to stay on green belt land was today rejected by a High Court judge.
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Boy, 15, dies in Dubai balcony fall
A 15-year-old British boy has died after falling from an 11th floor balcony of a building in Dubai.
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Millionaire's daughter 'part and parcel' of looting
A university-educated millionaire's daughter who drove looters around while they robbed people at knifepoint during last year's riots was "part and parcel" of the criminality, a court heard today.
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Talks urged to avert fuel tanker strike
<p>Downing Street urged unions and oil companies today to get round the table for talks to prevent a tanker drivers' strike, as senior ministers met to draw up contingency plans to keep vital services moving. </p>
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Tougher tests for trainee teachers to be introduced
Tests taken by trainee teachers are to be toughened up amid concerns that too many take several attempts to pass.
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England meet spin with spin as wickets tumble in Sri Lanka
<p>England's batsmen were again undone by spin but Graeme Swann hauled them back into contention as 17 wickets tumbled on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. </p>
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Planning rules 'value countryside'
<p>New planning rules have "robust protections" for the countryside, the Government insisted today as it unveiled the final version of its controversial reforms.</p>
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FA to appoint technical director to oversee St George's Park
<p>The Football Association are to appoint a technical director, it was announced today - after a gap of 10 years.</p>
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BBC 'too bureaucratic', says Michael Grade
<p>Former BBC Chairman Michael Grade has criticised the corporation for becoming over-burdened with bureaucracy. </p>
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Leveson Inquiry: Fame and crime 'changes rules'
Piers Morgan told police that the combination of celebrity and crime "sends most of the usual rules out of the window", the Leveson Inquiry heard today.
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NHS reform risk warnings leaked
Ministers were warned 18 months ago of the risk that NHS reforms could lead to a loss of financial control, reduced productivity and emergencies being less well managed, according to a leaked document published today.
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Self-healing plastic mimics skin
A skin-like plastic that "bleeds" when cut or scratched and then heals has been developed by scientists.
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CPS prosecution errors causing distress
Victims and witnesses are suffering as prosecutors make mistakes in more than one in 15 cases and bosses fail to spot the errors, inspectors said today.
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Willy Mason, Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen, London
“It’s been a while,” Willy Mason confesses. “It’s nice to see y’all.” The low-fi, alt-folkie has returned after a lengthy absence (five years, give or take the occasional low-key UK gig) to finally showcase new material.
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Sir Edward Heath and Lord James Callaghan to be given Westminster Abbey memorials
<p>Westminster Abbey is to honour two former prime ministers from the 1970s with memorial stones. </p>
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Chocolate 'can help keep you slim'
Far from piling on the pounds, a chocolate habit can help keep you slim, new research suggests.
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Theresa May backs police direct entry plan
<p>Proposals for a fast-track direct-entry scheme to the police service were backed by the Home Secretary today. </p>
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Retail sales steadier after gloomy figures
<p>Sales on the high street are stabilising, the CBI said today, but retailers still expect conditions to remain subdued. </p>
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Falklands War: A look back in 50 photographs
<p>On the thirtieth anniversary of the Falklands War, relations between Britain and Argentina remain frosty over the tiny South Atlantic Ocean archipelago.</p>
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Paedophile jailed for terrifying attacks on young girls
<p>A paedophile who snatched four girls from the street in the 1980s and 1990s, sexually abused them then dumped them was jailed for 17 years today. </p>
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Simon Kelner: A throwback to a time when sport had characters
<p>I wouldn't mind betting that he's the only middle-aged man with no teeth, a drink problem and a body that, according to Scottish legend, was "16 stain of fat and pain" to have appeared on Top of the Pops.&l...
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Premier League weekend in pictures
<p>Manchester United moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League weekend after their win over Fulham and City's draw against Stoke.</p>
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Nick Clegg denies Argentina sub claims
Britain has denied sending a nuclear-armed submarine to the South Atlantic amid rising tensions with Argentina over the Falklands.
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Stamp prices soar to record highs
First and second class stamp prices are to increase by 14p from next month to record highs of 60p and 50p, the Royal Mail announced today.
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Super League side Bradford Bulls must raise £1m or face extinction
<p>Bradford have warned they will go out of business unless supporters raise £1million - at least half in the next 10 days - to save the cash-strapped Super League club.</p>
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Fabrice Muamba mocking student Liam Stacey jailed
<p>A student who mocked footballer Fabrice Muamba on Twitter after he collapsed during a match was jailed today for inciting racial hatred.</p>
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Roger Federer run comes to an end against Andy Roddick at Sony Ericsson Open
<p>Roger Federer's run of 16 victories came to an end with a surprise defeat to American Andy Roddick in the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open last night, losing 7-6 1-6 6-4.</p>
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Andy Murray to miss Davis Cup meeting with Belgium
<p>Great Britain's hopes of returning to the Davis Cup World Group have been dealt a significant blow by the absence of Andy Murray for next month's clash with Belgium in Glasgow.</p>
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England hooker Dylan Hartley faces hearing over alleged biting
<p>England hooker Dylan Hartley will find out today if his hopes of making the summer tour to South Africa are in jeopardy after being cited for allegedly biting an opponent.</p>
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England spin problems continue against Sri Lanka
England's vulnerability to spin was again in evidence as Rangana Herath helped Sri Lanka to a first-innings lead of 125 on day two of the first Test in Galle.
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David Luiz plays down Didier Drogba 'insult'
David Luiz has denied Didier Drogba mocked Benfica during Chelsea's Champions League quarter-final draw.
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Owen Coyle to lead thanks to Tottenham fans
Bolton manager Owen Coyle will lead the thanks to Tottenham for their impeccable behaviour after Fabrice Muamba's cardiac arrest when the two sides play their re-arranged FA Cup quarter-final at White Hart Lane tonight.
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Sunderland prepared for Everton test insists Martin O'Neill
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill will leave nothing to chance against Everton tonight as he plots a path to Wembley.
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Sam Allardyce wants West Ham to find killer instinct
Sam Allardyce has urged West Ham to find the killer instinct needed to boost their hopes of automatic promotion from the npower Championship.
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Sunderland losses reduce dramatically
Sunderland have recorded an overall loss of £7.8million as they prepare for the implementation of UEFA's financial fair play rules.
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Ben Foster remains undecided over West Brom future
West Brom's on-loan goalkeeper Ben Foster wants a quick decision on his long-term future, but is open minded about staying at The Hawthorns or returning to parent club Birmingham.
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Amol Rajan: Cruddas cannot have made up this corrupt culture
George Osborne, heir to a baronetcy, is thought by many to be out of touch.
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Martin Jol challenges Danny Murphy, Andy Johnson and Clint Dempsey to sign new Fulham deals
Fulham manager Martin Jol has challenged his out-of-contract stars to show the mental strength required to commit their future to the Cottagers.
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Exclusion zone set up around evacuated oil rig
A two-mile exclusion zone has been set up around an offshore platform which has been evacuated after a gas leak.
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M5 death crash lorry driver is named
The driver of a lorry that crashed into the back of a stationary bus carrying a party of fruit-packers on the M5 was named today.
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Royal Mail to set own stamp prices
Royal Mail is to be given the freedom to set its own prices for first-class stamps and other mail, the regulator announced today.
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'Beyonce' the Dachshund mix makes bid to be named world's smallest dog
<p>A puppy named after one of the world's biggest pop stars could set the world record for the tiniest dog.</p>
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Afghans kill three Nato personnel
Yesterday's killings of Nato personnel reflect a spike in tensions between Afghan and international forces that follow an American soldier's alleged massacre of Afghan civilians, the burning of Muslim holy books at a US base, and uncerta...
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Government set to publish long-awaited planning reforms
The Government will today publish long-awaited reforms to the planning system which have been the focus of a bitter dispute with countryside campaigners.
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Scandal spreads to Murdoch TV empire
<p>Rupert Murdoch’s media empire has been dragged into allegations of corporate espionage in the lucrative satellite television market dominated by News Corp companies.</p>
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i Editor's Letter: Mad Men - try it. You will thank me.
<p>I don't often recommend things in this space, partly because I don't like any hint of being compromised, and partly because – well, why on earth should you care what I recommend? </p>
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The Business Matrix: Tuesday 27 March 2012
Monitise snaps up Clairmail
