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The land of mud and destruction
Sunday, 22 November 2009
There is debris everywhere, and homes have been ruined by floods so powerful every bridge in Cumbria is being checked
New law saves 86 victims from forced marriages
Sunday, 22 November 2009
But experts warn that the impetus behind the new legislation and police training on 'honour' killings is in danger of slowing
Army faces new inquiry on Iraq torture deaths
Sunday, 22 November 2009
An announcement this week of a new public inquiry into fresh allegations of torture against British troops will heap further pressure on the British Army and the Government regarding abuse in Iraq.
Ex-Scientologist sues the cult for loss of girlfriend and business
Sunday, 22 November 2009
A former member threatens to disclose the inner workings of the organisation to which he was 'persuaded to give substantial sums'
Peer calls for radical steps to reduce rapes
Sunday, 22 November 2009
Introduce free late-night transport for women and teach boys about consent, says Baroness
Brown visits flood devastation region
Saturday, 21 November 2009
Prime Minister Gordon Brown arrived in Cumbria today to see flood damage and meet people affected by the record breaking rainfall in the area.
The 'biblical' deluge that broke all the records
Saturday, 21 November 2009
Tributes are paid to PC Bill Barker, who died when a flooded river caused a bridge to collapse
Rain clouds usually leave as quickly as they arrive. But not this time...
Saturday, 21 November 2009
The weather
Authorities are powerless to prevent this flooding
Saturday, 21 November 2009
Michael McCarthy: This calamity is a lesson for flood defence planners.
The office Christmas party is cancelled
Saturday, 21 November 2009
Recession forces companies to scale back festive celebrations
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