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E.S.A. Probe Huygens successfully became the first lander on Saturn's moon Titan
Monday 31 January 2005, 12:00am
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Prince Charles & Camilla Parker Bowles announced their engagement and will wed on Friday 8 April
Monday 28 February 2005, 12:00am
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Doctor Who returned to the screens of Saturday evening TV on BBC One at 7:00pm
Thursday 31 March 2005, 12:00am
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Tony Blair & The Labour Party win an historic 3rd term in office.
Tuesday 31 May 2005, 12:00am
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Michael Jackson found not guilty on charges of child abuse.
Thursday 30 June 2005, 12:00am
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Terrorists struck London with 4 bombs targeted at the transport system.
Sunday 31 July 2005, 12:00am
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The I.O.C. announced that London will host the 2012 olympic games.
Sunday 31 July 2005, 12:00am
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The Live8 Concerts were held around the world to improve awareness of the poverty in Africa
Sunday 31 July 2005, 12:00am
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Extended licencing came into force for alcohol licensed premises
Wednesday 30 November 2005, 12:00am
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David Cameron was elected leader of the Conservative party
Friday 30 December 2005, 12:00am
BBC News: Whale spotted in central London
A seven-tonne whale has made its way up the Thames to central London, where it is being watched by riverside crowds.
Friday 20 January 2006, 06:17pm
BBC News: Two arrested in Securitas robbery
A man and a woman have been arrested by police investigating a raid on a Securitas depot in Kent in which armed robbers got away with up to £50m.
Thursday 23 February 2006, 08:59pm
BBC News: Six taken ill after drug trials
Six men remain in intensive care after being taken ill during a clinical drugs trial in north-west London.
Wednesday 15 March 2006, 09:52am
BBC News: Mayor reported for 'crook' remark
London mayor Ken Livingstone has been reported to a standards watchdog after likening the US ambassador in London to a "chiselling little crook".
Tuesday 28 March 2006, 02:34pm
BBC News: In Depth: The Queen at 80
BBC Coverage of the Queen's 80th birthday celebrations from April 2006
Sunday 23 April 2006, 08:31am
BBC News: Iraq allies hail Zarqawi killing
The US and UK have hailed news that Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq, has died in a US air strike.
Thursday 08 June 2006, 07:20pm
Telegraph: Argos delivery too slow, say prisoners
Some of the country's most dangerous prisoners have complained about poor television reception and delays in receiving goods from the Argos catalogue.
Wednesday 19 July 2006, 03:04am
BBC News: Q&A: Middle East crisis
The Middle East has been plunged again into an escalating crisis. The BBC News website's Tarik Kafala looks at the key issues.
Thursday 20 July 2006, 04:50pm
BBC News: 'Airlines terror plot' disrupted
A plot to blow up planes in flight from the UK to the US and commit "mass murder on an unimaginable scale" has been disrupted, Scotland Yard has said.
Thursday 10 August 2006, 02:16pm
BBC News: It's hard to let go, admits Blair
Tony Blair admitted "it's hard to let go" as he used his last Labour conference speech as leader to urge the party to unite and win a fourth term.
Tuesday 26 September 2006, 04:32pm
BBC News: Blog records Britons' daily lives
Thousands of people across Britain have contributed to a project aiming to create an online archive of a day in the life of the country.
Tuesday 17 October 2006, 05:41pm
InfoWars.net: Europe Moves To Kill The Internet
The latest move to kill off online freedom and the spread of information comes in the form of proposed EU legislation that would prevent users from uploading any form of video, whether that be a hard hitting political documentary film or your friends goofing around with diet coke and Mentos.
Thursday 19 October 2006, 10:30pm
BBC News: 'ID theft risk' on bank websites
Three UK banks are failing to prevent the possible theft of online customers' identity, an online security company has warned.
Monday 23 October 2006, 08:35pm
BBC News: Iraqi PM hails Saddam's sentence
The Iraqi prime minister has hailed the sentencing of Saddam Hussein to death by hanging for crimes against humanity as "a verdict on a whole dark era".
Sunday 05 November 2006, 11:20pm
BBC News: Q&A: Identity card plans
The way has been cleared for the introduction of ID cards after weeks of parliamentary wrangling. BBC News examines the next steps, and what form the scheme will take:
Tuesday 19 December 2006, 03:44pm
BBC News: Jail system in 'serious crisis'
The jail system is in "serious crisis" with overcrowding affecting rehabilitation of offenders, the chief inspector of prisons has warned.
Tuesday 30 January 2007, 07:55pm
BBC News: Snow falls across the South East
Heavy snow has led to rush hour travel problems and school closures across south-east England.
Thursday 08 February 2007, 07:50pm
BBC News: Music execs criticise DRM systems
Almost two-thirds of music industry executives think removing digital locks from downloadable music would make more people buy the tracks, finds a survey
Thursday 15 February 2007, 11:06pm
BBC News: Q&A: Premium rate phone lines
Television companies have been caught up in a row over their use of premium rate phone lines that has centred on some of the highest-rating programmes.
Friday 09 March 2007, 05:48pm
Daily Mail: EU switches off our old lightbulbs
The death knell for the traditional lightbulb has been sounded.
Saturday 10 March 2007, 07:59pm
BBC News: Comic Relief appeal raises £40.2m
Comic Relief has raised more than £40m during an eight-hour TV show which featured sketches starring Tony Blair, Kate Moss and a host of comedians.
Saturday 17 March 2007, 06:41pm
BBC News: EMI takes locks off music tracks
Music giant EMI is taking software locks off its digital music sold via download sites such as iTunes.
Wednesday 04 April 2007, 07:17pm
BBC News: Deadly shooting at US university
At least 22 people have been killed and 21 more injured after a gunman went on the rampage at the campus of Virginia Tech university in Virginia, US.
Monday 16 April 2007, 06:18pm
BBC News: Hospital lifts ban on mobile phones
It used to be one of the few places to escape the dreaded ring-tone, but now we could be hearing the phrase " I'm in the hospital " a lot more.
Wednesday 18 April 2007, 06:42pm
BBC News: Blair defiant despite poll losses
Tony Blair has insisted Labour has a "good springboard" to win the next general election, despite suffering big losses in Scotland, England and Wales.
Friday 04 May 2007, 05:45pm
BBC News: Blaze ravages historic Cutty Sark
A fire which swept through the famous 19th Century ship Cutty Sark may have been started deliberately, police say.
Tuesday 22 May 2007, 10:29pm
BBC News: London unveils logo of 2012 Games
The logo for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics has been unveiled in a star-studded ceremony in London.
Monday 04 June 2007, 06:39pm
BBC News: Ministers proposing 'Britain Day'
A national day to promote a stronger sense of British identity, and prevent communities from becoming more divided, has been suggested by two ministers.
Tuesday 05 June 2007, 06:17pm
BBC News: Brown is UK's new prime minister
Gordon Brown has become the UK's prime minister, succeeding Tony Blair.
Wednesday 27 June 2007, 07:39pm
BBC News: Diana concert a 'perfect tribute'
The charity memorial concert for Diana, Princess of Wales was "the most perfect way of remembering her", Princes William and Harry have said.
Monday 02 July 2007, 06:09pm
BBC News: Wind 'could power all UK homes'
All UK homes could be powered by offshore wind farms by 2020 as part of the fight against climate change, under plans unveiled by John Hutton.
Tuesday 11 December 2007, 06:32pm
BBC News: ISPs could face piracy sanctions
Internet service providers must take concrete steps to curb illegal downloads or face legal sanctions, the government has said.
Sunday 24 February 2008, 10:39am
BBC News: Illegal downloaders 'face UK ban'
People in the UK who go online and illegally download music and films may have their internet access cut under plans the government is considering.
Sunday 24 February 2008, 10:40am
BBC News: Russia scoops Eurovision victory
Russian singer Dima Bilan has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
Sunday 25 May 2008, 12:27am
BBC News: Obama wins historic US election
Democratic Senator Barack Obama has been elected the first black president of the United States, prompting celebrations across the country.
Wednesday 05 November 2008, 06:56pm
BBC News: BBC correspondents: What the world expects
Barack Obama has been elected the 44th president of the United States. BBC correspondents report on the mixed expectations from around the world.
Wednesday 05 November 2008, 06:59pm
BBC News: Singer Jade wins Eurovision berth
Jade Ewen has been chosen to sing Andrew Lloyd Webber's Eurovision Song Contest entry for the UK in Moscow.
Saturday 31 January 2009, 08:22pm
BBC News: Seven million 'use illegal files'
Around seven million people in the UK are involved in illegal downloads, costing the economy tens of billions of pounds, government advisers say.
Saturday 30 May 2009, 12:34pm
BBC News: What the EU vote means for parties
The numbers from the European Union elections speak for themselves - and they are screamingly bad news for Gordon Brown.
Monday 08 June 2009, 06:59pm
BBC News: Labour slumps to historic defeat
Labour has suffered its worst post-war election result after it was beaten into third place by UKIP and saw the BNP gain its first seats at Brussels.
Monday 08 June 2009, 07:00pm
BBC News: Labour loses council strongholds
Labour has lost control of its four remaining county councils in England after damaging defeats in what were once seen as traditional strongholds.
Monday 08 June 2009, 07:01pm
BBC News: As it happened: Euro elections 09
Live text commentary of the European Elections 2009
Monday 08 June 2009, 07:03pm
BBC News: Elections 2009 - Council Map
Results of the Local Elections 2009
Monday 08 June 2009, 07:05pm
BBC News: European Election 2009 - UK Results
UK results of the European Elections
Monday 08 June 2009, 07:06pm
Guardian: Digital Britain: Analogue radio switch-off set for 2015
All the UK's national radio stations and many local services will stop broadcasting on analogue by the end of 2015, according to ambitious switch-off targets unveiled by the government today.
Wednesday 17 June 2009, 05:26pm
Telegraph: FM radio switched off by 2015
Digital Britain report: Listeners will no longer be able to access British radio stations via FM come 2015, as the government aims for all stations to available digitally only.
Wednesday 17 June 2009, 05:27pm
BBC News: Singer Michael Jackson dies at 50
Pop star Michael Jackson has died in Los Angeles, aged 50.
Friday 26 June 2009, 12:34pm
Telegraph: Singer Michael Jackson dies in Los Angeles aged 50
Michael Jackson, the singer, has died after suffering a suspected heart attack. He was 50.
Friday 26 June 2009, 06:52pm
Telegraph: Nasa told its new Moon rockets are too expensive
NASA may have to scrap a manned Moon rocket project on which it has already lavished $3 billion (£1.8 million) and four years' research amid fears that it is too expensive.
Friday 17 July 2009, 11:43pm
BBC News: BBC 6 Music and Asian Network face axe in shake-up
Digital radio stations BBC 6 Music and Asian Network are facing closure as part of a shake-up of the corporation, the director general has announced.
Tuesday 02 March 2010, 06:57pm
Telegraph: BBC staff revolt after spending cuts announced
BBC staff have reacted angrily to a package of proposed cuts, including the closure of BBC 6 Music and the Asian Network, outlined by the corporation's director general Mark Thompson.
Tuesday 02 March 2010, 06:59pm
BBC News: BBC Trust rejects 6 Music closure plan
The BBC Trust has rejected the BBC's plans to close the digital radio station 6 Music.
Monday 05 July 2010, 09:55pm
Guardian: 6 Music saved from closure
BBC Trust says that 'the case has not been made' for digital station's closure – but no reprieve for Asian Network
Monday 05 July 2010, 10:24pm
BBC News: Thousands of Gmail accounts accidentally wiped
Thousands of Gmail users have been left with empty inboxes after their accounts were accidentally wiped clean.
Tuesday 29 March 2011, 08:35pm
BBC News: Hackers target business secrets
Intellectual property and business secrets are fast becoming a target for cyber thieves, a study suggests.
Tuesday 29 March 2011, 08:37pm