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Party chiefs: Pray for Paisley

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:06:50 +0000

Northern Ireland's political leaders have urged people to pray for the Rev Ian Paisley, who remains seriously ill in hospital.

Icy roads warning as freeze goes on

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:02:07 +0000

The big freeze is showing no signs of letting up as sub-zero temperatures are set to continue up and down the country over the coming days, making conditions on the roads treacherous.

Levi Bellfield seeks Milly appeal

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:40:09 +0000

Former bouncer Levi Bellfield is to seek permission to appeal against his conviction for the kidnap and murder of teenager Milly Dowler.

'Last' war service member dies

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:50:14 +0000

The world's last surviving First World War service member has died aged 110.

US printer wins Olympic ticket deal

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:09:45 +0000

Tickets for the London 2012 Olympics are to be printed in the US.

Qatada decision 'not acceptable'

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:56:31 +0000

It is simply not acceptable that Britain cannot deport a radical Muslim cleric who "poses a serious risk to our national security", the Home Secretary has said.

Prescott hails hacking 'justice'

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:41:02 +0000

Former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott said he had "finally got justice" after the Metropolitan Police force admitted it failed to warn victims and potential victims of phone hacking at the time of its original investigation into the scandal.

Jacket potato ad smells of success

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:21:16 +0000

A unique new advert is set to make commuters' mouths water as it replaces the usual bus shelter aroma with the scent of freshly cooked jacket potatoes.

Charles leads Dickens thanksgiving

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:24:12 +0000

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to Charles Dickens as "one of the greatest writers of the English language" on the 200th anniversary of his birth.

Tributes to boy who died in snow

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:02:35 +0000

A school has paid tribute to a 10-year-old boy who died after collapsing while out playing in the snow.