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Saturday, 3 August, 2002, 05:34 GMT 06:34 UK
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Police in Barrow-in-Furness Legionnaires' cases could exceed 100
Public health officials in north-west England fear 100 or more cases of Legionnaire's disease will be diagnosed following an outbreak.

Riot police Police attacked as football fans clash
More than 200 football hooligans throw missiles at police after trouble breaks out at a match between Hull City and Middlesbrough

Blood CJD transfusion risk 'underestimated'
The risk of blood transfusions transmitting the deadly brain disease vCJD have reportedly been underestimated by the government.

More rain for flood-hit North
More than 50 flood warnings are in place in northern England following heavy rain overnight.

Council crisis talks end in stalemate
Crisis talks aimed at averting more strikes by council workers end in stalemate after 10 hours of discussion.


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Ajax too strong for Man Utd
Manchester United slip to a 2-1 defeat to Ajax as Rio Ferdinand makes his first start.

Glory for Cooke in freestyle
Rebecca Cooke leads from start to finish to win the women's 800m freestyle and add another gold to England's tally.


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Quiz of the week's news
It's Seven Days, Seven Questions - BBC News Online's quiz of the week.



Of angels and devils
A groundbreaking BBC film explores the drugs and crime cycle from the young offenders' point of view.



Amazing tales from Planet Tabloid
This week, an X-rated jelly baby, a world class correction, and our pun-writing competition.



Jordan: Fronting up
The glamour model Jordan has revealed that her new baby son is blind. It is the latest blow in a troubled life.



Caption competition
It's time again for our caption competition.



Gretna ready for big match
Better known for runaway weddings, Gretna is set to start a new life by joining the Scottish Football League.



Steam powers Devon's railway revival
Peter Gould reports on Britain's tourist industry and what's on offer, including traditional pursuits on the railways.




Papers concerned for clubs' futures
A sense of sombre urgency permeates coverage of the collapse of the Football League's multi-million pound case against ITV Digital.

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Viagra manufacturers Pfizer says there is no link between the drug and nosebleeds.Viagra alert
Anti-impotence drug may cause nosebleeds

Police want foreign students to respect English customs'How to queue'
Extra lessons for foreign language students

Spiderman and Green Goblin crab strut their stuff for the annual Miss Crustacean beauty pageant in New JerseyCatwalk crabs
Polishing the pincers for odd beauty pageant

A Jubilee exhibition of Royal Gifts begins at Buckingham Palace on MondayGolden gifts
What present does one buy for the Queen?

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How different drugs may affect your driving

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