Newspaper of the year | 21 January 2012 | Last updated four minutes ago
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At least 140 dead in terror attacks in Nigeria
Islamist group Boko Haram claims responsibility for series of bombings in northern city of Kano -
Woman's body found on cruise ship
Death toll from Costa Concordia now stands at 12, with 20 people missing after cruise liner hit rocks off Italy coast -
Romney and Gingrich 'neck and neck'
Republican race locked in two-way battle in South Carolina as both candidates go for the jugular -
Iraq hostage's body handed over
British embassy in Baghdad receives remains of security guard Alan McMenemy, one of five Britons kidnapped in 2007 -
Police had children while under cover
Disclosure likely to intensify controversy over police operation to infiltrate protest groups -
Afghan gunman 'was Taliban recruit'
Taliban claim soldier who shot dead four French soldiers was an infiltrator working for them -
Abortion clinics can advertise on TV
New regulations will allow clinics to advertise pregnancy services on television and radio -
Somalia fighting intensifies
International force pushes outwards in capital city, seeking to oust al-Shabab militants from suburbs -
Man held after tanker house crash
Man questioned by Dorset police on suspicion of attempted murder of woman believed to be his wife -
Schools warned over league tables
Minister says schools who fail bright pupils by focusing solely on getting C grades will be named and shamed -
Deep clean after Belfast baby deaths
Three babies at Royal neonatal unit have died from Pseudomonas, while two are still undergoing treatment -
MoD's £75m bill for sacking civilians
2,500 civil servants laid off as part of government's cost-cutting received average payout of £30,000 -
Occupy takes over fifth City building
London protesters are demanding full financial transparency from the City of London Corporation
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Till dog do us part
Gavin Newsham's children adore the new labradoodle puppy. So does his wife. But he's not convinced … -
Lights, camera, auction!
Greece has decided to to make more money out of ancient sites in an attempt to rescue the economy -
Labour cuts policy divides heartlands
While Liverpool city councillors are closing libraries and pools, voters ask who will fight the coalition -
Diablo Cody: devil's advocate
A housewife with multiple personality disorder, a thirtysomething who won't grow up: Diablo Cody's characters are never boring -
The best places to live, and why
Bored with Blighty? Then why not up sticks? Tom Dyckhoff spotlights five perfect places -
Why the rush for elocution lessons?
Enunciating clearly? We have moved on, just as we no longer think anyone who puts the milk in first is beyond the pale -
Home from home with Hockney
Northern visitors to RA exhibition impressed by how well artist captures the beauty of Yorkshire wolds -
Does 'joint enterprise' need reform?
Janet Cunliffe's son was convicted of murder under the law. Here she argues for reform, while barrister Peter Herbert defends it -
'There are some very scared women'
Hospitals are facing a flood of inquiries from patients concerned they may have been given faulty breast implants
Who'd be a movie star? They are little more than pampered, tethered goats
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Norwich City 0-0 Chelsea
Chelsea held to goalless draw at Carrow Road, missing the opportunity to put pressure on top-five rivals -
Effortless Murray crushes Llodra
Australian Open: Brit beat Michael Llodra 6-4, 6-2, 6-0 to set up fourth round meeting with Mikhail Kukushkin -
Hodgson ready to return for England
Rugby union: Saracens fly-half Charlie Hodgson talks to Robert Kitson as he emerges from the long shadow of Jonny Wilkinson
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What to do near the Olympic park
Our insider's guide to the areas around the main Olympic venues lists the city's hidden highlights, including what to see, and where to eat and shop -
Will Self: why I hate Trafalgar Square
The novelist thinks it is an ultra-naff landmark that would be improved with market stalls and Nelson being cut down to size
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The Week in TV
Andrew Collins composes himself to go through Sherlock and the rest of the week's television -
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Drugs and golf with Alice Cooper
An intimate chat between the shock-rock great and the Luxury Comedy funnyman. Warning: contains dead chickens and goth golf clothing -
Who's rocking Noel's house party?
Not content with guest editing the Guide, Noel has also formed a new band with Serge from Kasabian: here they tip the bands to watch
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