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Page last updated at 13:47 GMT, Tuesday, 24 April 2012 14:47 UK

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Police 'wanted' list above 30,000

Police across Britain hold more than 30,000 outstanding arrest warrants, figures supplied to the BBC shows. Many are suspects who have failed to turn up for court cases despite being arrested earlier.

Mayoral roles costing nearly £2m

The cost of Lord and civic mayors across North, South and West Yorkshire is almost £2m per year.

Police staff in second job growth

The number of people working for Kent Police who have second jobs almost doubles in the last year.

Public open spaces sold for £69m

Parks, playing fields and allotments equivalent to the size of 67 football pitches have been sold by councils over the last three years.

Guns confiscated by court staff

Firearms, replica guns and knives have been confiscated in courts in the east of England over the past three years.

Council high earners 'avoid tax'

Almost 100 local council workers are being employed via private limited companies in what has been branded a 'tax avoidance scheme'.

People who snubbed honours named

Authors and artists amongst those revealed to have turned down honours from the Queen.

Hillsborough files 'must be seen'

Patients 'delayed in ambulances'

Old Firm policing costs revealed

Locum doctor spend increases

Dozens died 'despite fire alarms'

Respite care is cut for families

Hillsborough file release appeal

Overtime pay rises at six forces

Hospitals 'at breaking point'

Firms fined £31m over roadworks

Animal rescues cost crews £3.5m

Obese hospital patients 'on rise'

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