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Freeze puts skids under Christmas getaway new
Thursday, 24 December 2009
Travellers in northern Britain face the worst disruption after temperatures down to minus 15C.
The Big Moment: People were moving in a muted but purposeful way, as if answering a call
Thursday, 24 December 2009
Funeral of the Queen Mother, 9 April 2002
Queen pays tribute to British troops new
Thursday, 24 December 2009
The Queen will pay tribute to Britain's armed forces in her Christmas message.
Lotto set for a festive £7m rollover new
Thursday, 24 December 2009
This weekend's National Lottery draw will be a £7 million rollover after Wednesday's jackpot went unclaimed.
Weather in brief: Festive freeze delights skaters on the Fens
Thursday, 24 December 2009
Skaters have been flocking to the Fenlands of East Anglia after the cold snap provided a rare opportunity to enjoy the sport over the festive season. It is the first time in nearly 20 years that flooded fields around the Wash in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Lincolnshire have frozen over at Christmas – and only the fourth time in half a century.
Cash row sees lights go out on Dark Ages theme park
Thursday, 24 December 2009
Plans for a mythical Dark Age-style theme park are in doubt because of a row over money.
Coach driver hailed after death crash
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Two women died but the driver did 'fantastically' well to avoid further loss of life, say witnesses.
Taxi driver battled blizzards to deliver blood
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
A hospital said a huge thank you to a taxi driver today who battled through blizzards to deliver vital blood to treat cancer patients.
Fury of the travellers grounded by snow storms
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Railways and airports creak back to life as weathermen forecast 'gradual warming'
£20m to help Thalidomide drug survivors
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
The Government today announced details of a £20 million support package to help thalidomide survivors.
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• Steve Richards: Predictions to keep you going until new year
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