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Ice Warnings As Transport Chaos Continues

Ice Warnings As Transport Chaos Continues

Fresh warnings of ice have been issued by the Met Office as the after effects of heavy snow and freezing conditions continue to wreak havoc on transport in Britain.

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Wintry Weather: Latest Forecast For UK

Wintry Weather: Latest Forecast For UK

Ice will be a hazard overnight, particularly across England and Wales, with freezing fog also an issue across parts of Britain.

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Manhunt After Fatal North London Shooting

Manhunt After Fatal North London Shooting

Police are hunting a killer who shot dead a man in his 30s near a north London underground station.

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Syria: Shelling 'Kills 56' Amid Anger At Veto

Syria: Shelling 'Kills 56' Amid Anger At Veto

At least 56 people have reportedly been killed in further shelling of Syrian cities, amid widespread anger at China and Russia's move to block a UN resolution on the crisis.

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Demi Moore 'Checks Into Utah Rehab Centre'

Demi Moore 'Checks Into Utah Rehab Centre'

Demi Moore has reportedly checked into a rehabilitation centre, just a fortnight after the actress' emergency trip to hospital.

Romney Wins Nevada Republican Primary

Romney Wins Nevada Republican Primary

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney has won Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses, further cementing his run for the White House.

Barton: 'Make Me A Martyr Over Terry Tweets'

Barton: 'Make Me A Martyr Over Terry Tweets'

Footballer Joey Barton has said he will "gladly go to jail" to defend freedom of speech after it emerged he could be in legal trouble over the John Terry case.

New Govt Campaign On Cancer Risk From Booze

New Govt Campaign On Cancer Risk From Booze

Drinking just a little bit more alcohol than the daily recommended amount could treble your risk of developing mouth cancer, according to a new Government campaign.

Swift And Cheap: Welcome To The Divorce Hotel

Swift And Cheap: Welcome To The Divorce Hotel

In the Netherlands a weekend break can become a weekend break-up for couples hoping for a swift and cheap divorce.

Tens Of Thousands Gather For Putin Protests

Tens Of Thousands Gather For Putin Protests

Tens of thousands of people have gathered on the streets of Moscow to stage mass protests both for and against Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

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