- PM accepts White House invitation
- PM picks up shopping on way home
- British passenger 'fell from liner'
- I feel fantastic, says Robin Gibb
- Paedophile jailed over porn seizure
- Three die in Legionnaires' outbreak
- Met and FBI call 'taped by hackers'
- New cancer cases 'up 30% by 2030'
- Widespread snow looms for weekend
- John Terry loses England captaincy
- Redknapp has 'back to the wall'
- No pub assault charge for Downing
- Ex-PCSO jailed for rape of girl, 12
- Facebook stalker guilty of murder
- 21 years for street killer husband
- BT in 'ultra-fast' broadband pledge
- Disruption as freight train derails
- Royal college blasts health reforms
- Dale Farm clearance costing £7m
- Jobs fear as glass-maker cuts back
National
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.
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.
British passenger 'fell from liner'
A British passenger on the world's biggest cruise ship has apparently gone overboard in waters near Mexico.
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.
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.
New cancer cases 'up 30% by 2030'
New cases of cancer could rise 30% in the UK by 2030, experts have warned.
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.
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.
Huhne awaits speeding case decision
Energy Secretary Chris Huhne is about to face his moment of truth as prosecutors reveal whether he will face charges for allegedly dodging a speeding penalty.
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.
Miliband urges bankers to change
Ed Miliband is to warn bankers they must embrace change or face social isolation.
Holiday Britons die of Legionnaires
Two British holidaymakers have died after contracting Legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Spain.
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.
Germans admit terrorism charge
Two German nationals have admitted having terrorist material when they arrived at Dover.
Thousands may lose criminal record
Thousands of offenders could have their past convictions cleared from their record under Government plans.
Victims' email addresses shared
The Metropolitan Police accidentally shared the email addresses of more than 1,000 victims of crime with others.
Student loans boss's tax deal ended
The Government has said it is ending a deal under which the head of the Student Loans Company (SLC) has been paid via a company without tax being deducted.
Shouting Redknapp denies lying
Harry Redknapp has fought back tears in court as he fiercely denied telling his tax evasion trial "a pack of lies".
Drugs firm cuts another 7,300 jobs
The pharmaceuticals industry has been dealt a fresh blow after AstraZeneca announced a further 7,300 job cuts amid warnings that its profits will slide this year.
Mother makes fire deaths appeal
The mother of four siblings killed in a house fire fought back tears as she made a desperate appeal for help to catch the killer.
Families in tribute to pond victims
The families of a teenager and a young man found dead in a pond near an Army barracks have spoken of their deep sense of loss.
Police probe hacking at The Times
Police are investigating allegations of email hacking at The Times.
Select migrants 'helped by reforms'
High-earning migrants and promising student entrepreneurs will find it easier to work in Britain as the Government aims to ensure only "the right people are coming here", the Immigration Minister has said.
UK to reduce Afghan role next year
British troops will step back from their lead combat role in Afghanistan by the end of 2013 under plans drawn up by the Nato-led Isaf international alliance, Downing Street has said.
Phone firms slow to reveal hacking
Three of the UK's largest mobile phone companies took at least five years to tell customers their voicemails had been hacked, the Leveson Inquiry has heard.
Gangs trafficking 'modern slaves'
Criminal gangs from the British and Irish travelling community have been transporting vulnerable men abroad to work in an operation described as "modern slavery".
- Severe weather warning for ice in East Sussex issued by Met Office
- Snow, ice and sub zero temperatures as Met Office issues severe weather warnings for East Sussex
- KPMG appointed as Peacocks administrator
- East Sussex on high alert for severe cold weather this week
- ‘Be prepared’ for snow in East Sussex warning
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Saturday 04 February 2012
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