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Bomb disposal expert dies in blast Dec 28 2010

A bomb disposal expert has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.Read

Labour 'scaremongering' over flu Dec 28 2010

Labour was accused of dangerous scaremongering over flu jabs for children as the Government vehemently denied claims it had ignored expert scientific advice over protecting youngsters.Read

British skier dies after avalanche Dec 28 2010

An experienced British skier has died after being buried by an avalanche in the French Alps, it has been confirmed.Read

Man shot dead by police in siege Dec 28 2010

A 42-year-old man has been shot dead by police after shooting one officer and then continuing to fire from a house during a seven-hour siege.Read

Two remanded on bath murder charge Dec 28 2010

A man and woman have been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy, police said.Read

Police: Joanna Yeates was strangled Dec 28 2010

Joanna Yeates, whose snow-covered body was found by dog walkers on Christmas Day, was strangled, police have said.Read

Smokers given free nicotine patches Dec 28 2010

Free nicotine patches are to be offered on the NHS as part of a major drive to help smokers quit their habit in the New Year.Read

Man shot dead identified as 'loner' Dec 28 2010

A man shot dead by police following an armed siege has been named locally as Alistair Bell.Read

Teenagers killed in head-on crash Dec 28 2010

Three teenagers have died after a head-on traffic collision.Read

Christmas baby for Sir Elton Dec 28 2010

Friends of Sir Elton John congratulated him after he became a father to a baby boy born on Christmas Day.Read

Labour MP condemns petition plans Dec 28 2010

Moves to give the public a say on what new laws are debated in Parliament would put power in the hands of "the obsessed and the fanatical", a Labour MP has said.Read

Call to reform prostitution laws Dec 28 2010

A database of men suspected of attacking sex workers should be introduced as part of a wider review of prostitution laws that could see some restrictions relaxed, police chiefs have said.Read

Siege man dies after shoot-out Dec 28 2010

A man involved in an armed siege in which a police officer was shot has died.Read

Christmas baby boy for Sir Elton Dec 28 2010

Sir Elton John has become a parent to a boy born on Christmas Day.Read

Police officer shot during siege Dec 28 2010

Police are locked in an armed siege with a gunman at a house in West Yorkshire after he opened fire on officers as they attempted to arrest him.Read

Relief for Britain as thaw due Dec 28 2010

Britain will be offered some long-awaited respite from the bitterly cold winter weather in the coming days, as temperatures rise and the "big thaw" kicks in.Read

Two facing bath death probe charge Dec 28 2010

A man and woman have been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy who was found dead in a bath on Christmas Day.Read

Tests due to reveal how Joanna died Dec 28 2010

The grieving parents of Joanna Yeates are expected to discover the results of a post-mortem examination which will reveal how the young landscape architect died.Read

Flu epidemic fears played down Dec 28 2010

Under-fives were excluded from this year's flu vaccination programme on medical not cost grounds, the Government has insisted as it played down concerns that the UK was headed for an epidemic.Read

Jobs market 'will stall next year' Dec 28 2010

The jobs market will "stall" in the new year, raising the prospect of increasing numbers of people looking abroad for work, according to a new report.Read

Football clubs back male health bid Dec 28 2010

An innovative health programme is harnessing the power of football to encourage young men to pay closer attention to their fitness.Read

Community police cost revealed Dec 28 2010

Police community support officers cost up to £1.2 million for each crime they detected last year, figures show.Read

Warning over forensics service axe Dec 28 2010

Britain's justice system will take a "backward step" if the Government closes its Forensic Science Service, experts have warned.Read

Poor pupils' education 'hampered' Dec 28 2010

Poor children's education is being hampered because they are less likely to have access to computers and the internet at home, a charity has warned.Read

Sales surge to beat increase in VAT Dec 28 2010

More than half of Britons plan to hit the sales this year to take advantage of the last few days before the VAT hike comes into force, a survey suggests.Read

Police officer injured in shooting Dec 28 2010

A police officer has been shot and wounded during a stand-off with a gunman at a house in West Yorkshire.Read

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