Nato says it's increasing its presence in the central Mediterranean and actively planning for the possibility of a no-fly zone over Libya.

There's growing concern about Colonel Gaddafi's bombing of rebel-held areas as the fighting intensifies.

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Work longer, pay more and get less from your pension - that's what around 6 million people in the public sector are now facing. 

A major report says the current system isn't affordable, and suggests replacing the final salary scheme with a pension based on a worker's average salary.

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Kidney cancer patients in Bournemouth and Poole still face among the longest waits in the UK for drug treatments.

On World Kidney Day, it's been revealed that the South West fares worst in a so-called 'postcode lottery'.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is completely denying any wrongdoing after being hit with a UEFA improper conduct charge.

It's over what he said to the referee after their Champions League exit to Barcelona on Tuesday night.

He was incensed by Robin van Persie's sending off.