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Warnings issued amid Arctic chill (06.01.2009 05:20:48)The Met Office issues severe weather warnings as temperatures in the UK plummet as low as -10C (14F) overnight.
Nine get Queen's bravery awards (06.01.2009 01:44:10)Nine people, including a police officer killed during an anti-terror raid, are awarded bravery awards by the Queen.
Final Woolworths stores to close (06.01.2009 01:13:30)The final closure of the remaining 200 Woolworths stores is due to take place, the retailer's administrator says.
Blair to get US Medal of Freedom (06.01.2009 00:34:44)Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will be awarded the US's highest civilian award next week, the White House confirms.
Baby P official in sacking appeal (06.01.2009 03:17:44)The former head of children's services at the council at the centre of the Baby P case appeals against her dismissal.
Taped-up woman 'died from cold' (05.01.2009 23:09:56)An 83-year-old woman found dead with her legs bound with duct tape may have died from hypothermia, say police.
Spurs and Pompey differ on Defoe (05.01.2009 17:15:03)Tottenham and Portsmouth are thought to be about £1.5m apart in their valuations of Pompey striker Jermain Defoe.
Boro determined to keep Downing (05.01.2009 19:07:55)Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing hands in a written transfer request less than a year after signing a new five-year contract at the Riverside Stadium.
Cracking up (06.01.2009 01:05:12)How Waterford Wedgwood ran out of steam
Sexual bullying (05.01.2009 14:45:42)The rise in children being abused by fellow pupils
A lost fortnight (05.01.2009 16:59:58)You've been away for two weeks. What did you miss?
Annus fabulous (05.01.2009 12:29:30)Five ways to force yourself to be happy in '09
Sound of 2009 (05.01.2009 09:26:56)Electro-pop duo La Roux aim to revive the sound of 1984
Holes give edge to MoD armour (05.01.2009 19:08:57)Scientists from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) have devised ultra-hard vehicle armour to protect military personnel.
Cameron's savings tax pledge (05.01.2009 23:57:16)David Cameron proposes to axe tax on basic rate taxpayers' savings and to increase pensioners' tax free allowances.
Wedgwood in administration (05.01.2009 23:11:17)Iconic china and ceramics firm Waterford Wedgwood goes into administration as the economic slowdown hits sales.
Adams shuts down 111 shops (05.01.2009 16:59:24)Adams Childrenswear closes 111 of its 271 stores in the UK, five days after calling in the administrators.
Tasers ordered for police forces (05.01.2009 21:16:27)Some 5,000 Taser stun guns have been ordered for use by police forces across England and Wales at a cost of £4m.
Been and gone (02.01.2009 10:35:22)Guitarists, glamour girls and other sad losses
Sums and sins (01.01.2009 12:24:21)Tears, tantrums and murder. How maths fires people up
Papers focus on economic chill (06.01.2009 07:10:54)Fittingly for this time of year, there is a sense of eras ending - and new ideas emerging in the papers.
Medal for murdered terror officer (06.01.2009 01:07:19)A police officer who was murdered as he tried to restrain a suspected terrorist is awarded a posthumous medal.
NI links up to underwater cable (06.01.2009 01:19:42)Northern Ireland is to be linked to an underwater transatlantic communications cable for the first time.
Mountain aid call treated as hoax (06.01.2009 01:24:52)A call for help in County Down which saw a major rescue operation in the Mourne Mountains is treated as a hoax.
Warning over 'clean' power plans (06.01.2009 01:11:55)New power stations should not be approved without guarantees carbon capture technology will work, government advisers say.
Ice falls lead to hospital rush (05.01.2009 23:38:36)A big rise in patients treated for orthopaedic injuries at one hospital is blamed on falls on ice, say doctors.
Transport group's £350m blueprint (06.01.2009 07:47:47)Walking, cycling and public transport must play a bigger role in the future of local travel, a new report says.
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Boro determined to keep Downing (05.01.2009 19:07:55)Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing hands in a written transfer request less than a year after signing a new five-year contract at the Riverside Stadium.
Redknapp urges Ghaly forgiveness (05.01.2009 19:58:03)Spurs Harry Redknapp urges fans to forgive Hossam Ghaly for a 2007 moment of frustration as Spurs face a Carling Cup semi-final against Burnley.
Harmison calls for England unity (05.01.2009 19:46:02)England's Steve Harmison wants Kevin Pietersen and coach Peter Moores to sort their differences sooner rather than later.
Clough 'top target for Derby job' (05.01.2009 19:05:18)Burton manager Nigel Clough heads a list of four candidates for the managerial vacancy at Derby, BBC Sport understands.
Cipriani kicking problem targeted (05.01.2009 20:19:52)England kicking coach Jon Callard says he can help Danny Cipriani eradicate the charge-downs which are increasingly blighting the fly-half's game.
Diop ruled out for three months (05.01.2009 21:41:59)Portsmouth midfielder Papa Bouba Diop is ruled out of action for more than three months with a knee injury.
Williams 'back for Heineken Cup' (05.01.2009 21:13:23)The Ospreys say Shane Williams will be fit for their crunch game in Perpignan, and could make Friday's league match with Munster.
Nervy Adams edges into round two (05.01.2009 23:09:48)Martin Adams books his place in the second round of the BDO World Championship after beating Dave Chisnall 3-2.
Ferrari first to launch 2009 car (05.01.2009 19:53:18)Reigning constructors' champion Ferrari will unveil its 2009 F1 car at its Italian headquarters on 12 January.
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