- Man released in missing woman probe
- Labour chiefs in Doughty tribute
- CCTV shows man 'jump' from ship
- Barton's Terry tweets under review
- Tory MPs rebel against wind farms
- Man arrested over teacher murder
- Excess alcohol 'raises cancer risk'
- Miliband in call over NHS reforms
- Police control rival demonstrations
- Man killed in tractor crash named
- Car deaths followed crane oil leak
- Army battalions lay up Colours
- App to show alcohol's ageing effect
- Actor Mullan reopens Govanhill pool
- Delivery driver chased off robber
- Man's ear bitten off in attack
- Jobs fear 'holds back house buyers'
- Social housing consultation begins
- Motorists warned as snow falls
- Fire crews tackle property blazes
National News
Man released in missing woman probe
A man detained by police on suspicion of murder has been released without charge as fears grew for the welfare of a missing woman.
Labour chiefs in Doughty tribute
Labour leaders past and present are mourning the death of millionaire Nigel Doughty, the owner of Nottingham Forest and a major party donor.
CCTV shows man 'jump' from ship
A British passenger who disappeared from the world's biggest cruise ship in waters near Mexico can be seen jumping overboard in CCTV footage, the cruise line said.
Barton's Terry tweets under review
Footballer Joey Barton could be in trouble with the Attorney General after posting a series of comments online about John Terry ahead of his trial for allegedly racially abusing Anton Ferdinand.
Tory MPs rebel against wind farms
More than 100 Tory MPs have written to David Cameron calling for a dramatic cut in subsidies to onshore wind farms and more influence for local people to stop them being built.
Man arrested over teacher murder
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a retired schoolteacher.
Excess alcohol 'raises cancer risk'
Regularly drinking two large glasses of wine or two strong pints of beer a day triples the risk of developing mouth cancer, a new Government campaign will say.
Miliband in call over NHS reforms
Ed Miliband has called for a concerted effort to force the Government to abandon its health reforms, warning critics had only three months to halt a "dangerous leap in the dark" for the NHS.
Police control rival demonstrations
Hundreds of protesters have taken part in two marches by the English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism.
William begins Falklands RAF tour
The Duke of Cambridge has taken to the skies over the Falkland Islands in a six-week tour of duty.
Fire crews tackle Mayfair blaze
One hundred firefighters have been tackling a blaze in one of London's most exclusive streets.
Lottery couple defend benefit claim
A couple who scooped a £10.2 million lottery jackpot have defended their right to claim benefits more than six years later.
Navy 'sends submarine to Falklands'
The Royal Navy is sending a nuclear submarine to the Falkland Islands amid heightened tensions between Britain and Argentina over the disputed islands, it has been reported.
Towns regeneration contest launched
The Government has launched a competition to find 12 areas to share £1 million under a drive to regenerate town centres.
New cancer cases 'up 30% by 2030'
New cases of cancer could rise 30% in the UK by 2030, experts have warned.
House price confidence 'improves'
Optimism in the housing market has grown in recent months, with more Britons predicting prices will rise this year than those forecasting a fall, a study has found.
Britain braced for widespread snow
Parts of Britain have been placed on amber alert as the country lies in wait for widespread snow.
Five held in Syria embassy protest
Five people have been arrested after gaining entry to the Syrian embassy in London as a protest erupted at the building, Scotland Yard said.
Court martial for WikiLeaks soldier
An army intelligence analyst accused of the biggest leak of classified information in US history will face a court martial.
Rhyming plea over library closures
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has penned a poem in protest at planned library closures.
Widespread snow looms for weekend
Britain is lying in wait for widespread snow this weekend after another bitterly cold day in which temperatures in some places struggled to get above freezing.
PM picks up shopping on way home
He might have been any other shopper, popping into the supermarket after a busy day in the office to pick up a few bits for dinner.
Met and FBI call 'taped by hackers'
A conference call between Scotland Yard and the FBI was intercepted and published by hackers, the group Anonymous has claimed.
PM accepts White House invitation
David Cameron and Barack Obama will hold face-to-face talks on Afghanistan and the global economic crisis when the Prime Minister makes an official visit to the White House next month.
I feel fantastic, says Robin Gibb
Bee Gees star Robin Gibb has spoken about his "spectacular" cancer recovery - and declared: "I feel fantastic!"
Paedophile jailed over porn seizure
A paedophile who hoarded so much obscene material in his home it took a seven-tonne lorry to remove it all has been jailed.
Three die in Legionnaires' outbreak
A third British holidaymaker has died from contracting Legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Spain, the Valencia regional government has said.
John Terry loses England captaincy
The Football Association has said John Terry will not captain the England team until the allegations against him are resolved.
Redknapp has 'back to the wall'
Jurors hearing Harry Redknapp's tax evasion trial have been warned to "keep their eyes on the ball" when they consider their verdicts.
No pub assault charge for Downing
England and Liverpool star Stewart Downing will not face charges after he was arrested last month on suspicion of assault, police said.
Ex-PCSO jailed for rape of girl, 12
A former police community support officer (PCSO) has been jailed for 10 years for the rape of a 12-year-old girl.
Facebook stalker guilty of murder
A man who stalked his ex-girlfriend on Facebook before stabbing her to death has been found guilty of murder.
21 years for street killer husband
A man who fatally stabbed his ex-wife in front of their two young children has been told he will serve at least 21 years in prison.
BT in 'ultra-fast' broadband pledge
Telecoms firm BT stepped up the pace of its broadband expansion by promising "ultra-fast" speeds of up to 300Mb by next spring.
Disruption as freight train derails
A freight train derailment has caused major disruption to travellers on one of Britain's busiest rail lines.
Royal college blasts health reforms
The UK's largest medical royal college has called for the Prime Minister to scrap the Health and Social Care Bill, branding it "damaging, unnecessary and expensive".
Dale Farm clearance costing £7m
The cost of clearing the UK's largest illegal travellers' site has been confirmed as £7 million - but the council in charge has warned a fresh enforcement action remains likely.
Jobs fear as glass-maker cuts back
Glass manufacturer Pilkington is to cut production at a UK factory under plans to axe 3,500 jobs worldwide.
Huhne quits as minister over charge
Chris Huhne resigned as Energy and Climate Change Secretary today after being charged with perverting the course of justice over allegations that he asked his ex-wife to take a speeding penalty for him.
William begins Falklands posting
The Duke of Cambridge is beginning his six-week posting in the Falklands amid heightened tensions between Britain and Argentina over the disputed islands.
Miliband urges bankers to change
Ed Miliband is to warn bankers they must embrace change or face social isolation.
Fathers get stronger access rights
New rules will be "much clearer that it is vital for children to have an ongoing relationship with both parents", the Department for Education said.
Fund to boost weekly bin collection
A £250 million scheme to encourage councils to keep or bring back weekly bin collections is being launched by the Government.
Warning over weekend NHS admissions
A large-scale review of NHS data has uncovered further evidence that people are more likely to die if they are admitted to hospital at weekends.
Spending cuts 'should be eased'
Britain's economy will fall into recession in the first half of the year and the Government needs to ease up on its tough package of spending cuts, an influential think-tank has warned.
Crime novels dominate library list
The location is the library, the victim is romance and the weapon is a well-thumbed hardback book.
William arrives for Falklands duty
The Duke of Cambridge has arrived in the Falklands amid simmering tensions between Britain and Argentina over the disputed islands.
Free nursery 'not lasting boost'
Free nursery places for pre-school children may not have a lasting impact on their education, the Government's spending watchdog has suggested.
Clegg: Lords irrelevant to public
The House of Lords showed it was out of touch with voters' concerns by trying to water down Government efforts to slash billions from welfare payments, Nick Clegg said.
Mother condemns 'intrusive' press
The mother of Abigail Witchalls, who was left paralysed after being stabbed in front of her son, said the media intrusion following the attack was in some ways more traumatic than tending to her daughter.
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