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Warning over icy road conditions

BBC News — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:12:00 +0000

Forecasters are warning of widespread ice on Sunday as the worst of the wintry weather begins to ease across Wales.(read article…)

Snowfall leaves drivers trapped

BBC News — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:09:40 +0000

Motorists spend the night in their cars as heavy snow causes widespread travel disruption across England.(read article…)

Bogus warden ‘fining dog owners’

BBC News — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:08:32 +0000

Dog owners are warned to be on their guard after reports that a bogus warden has been giving £50 on-the-spot fines to dog owners in Ramsgate.(read article…)

Snow brings delays to transport

BBC News — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:48:10 +0000

One-third of flights from Heathrow are cancelled because of snow and train and Tube services have severe delays and cancellations.(read article…)

Gas explosion homes evacuated

BBC News — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:13:06 +0000

Two people are injured and 10 homes evacuated after a gas explosion in West Yorkshire.(read article…)

Planning disputes to be reviewed

BBC News — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:50:20 +0000

Some of Northern Ireland’s longest running planning disputes could be settled within the next few weeks.(read article…)

Coastguards search for fisherman

BBC News — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:37:30 +0000

A sea search takes place for a man who fell from a Belgian fishing vessel off the north Devon coast.(read article…)

Police officer slashed with knife

BBC News — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:29:07 +0000

A police officer is stabbed while responding to an emergency call in the Kilwilkie estate in Lurgan.(read article…)

Councils owed £2.3m by developers

BBC News — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:29:43 +0000

More than half of Welsh councils are owed money from private developers which should be going towards community facilities.(read article…)

Officers search for firearms man

BBC News — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:22:09 +0000

Kent Police say they are still searching for a man following a firearms incident in the Medway area.(read article…)

Anti-social tenant moves planned

BBC News — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:41:41 +0000

The process of evicting anti-social tenants could be simplified under plans being put forward by the Scottish government.(read article…)

Women urged to ‘drop drink size’

BBC News — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:40:45 +0000

The Scottish government is launching a “changing attitudes” campaign to encourage women to drop a drink size.(read article…)

GB set up final against Argentina

BBC News — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:19:11 +0000

Great Britain beat Germany 2-0 to reach their first Champions Trophy final, where they will face hosts Argentina.(read article…)

Fresh protests at Syrian embassy

BBC News — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:10:24 +0000

Fresh protests take place at the Syrian embassy in London over President Assad’s regime.(read article…)

‘A little too much drink’ warning

BBC News — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:39:22 +0000

Drinking “just a little more than they should” puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning.(read article…)

Work contacts ‘cut dropout rate’

BBC News — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:37:36 +0000

The more young people come into contact with employers the less likely they are to drop out of school and become unemployed, research suggests.(read article…)

Vettriano’s Butler in rare show

BBC News — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:16:20 +0000

One of the most famous paintings by Fife artist Jack Vettriano has gone on public display for the first time in two decades.(read article…)

Ear bitten off in fast food queue

BBC News — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:52:01 +0000

A man had part of his ear bitten off in a “violent” and “unprovoked” attack by two men in a Glasgow fast food outlet.(read article…)

Husband on arson charge over fire

BBC News — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:36:52 +0000

A man who allegedly set fire to his County Antrim home appears in court charged with arson.(read article…)

Child in adult chess tournament

BBC News — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:16:14 +0000

A six-year-old boy from Oxford takes part in his first chess tournament playing against adults.(read article…)