Britain freezes as icy weather 'could last a month'

Britain is set for a cold snap, as Arctic air sweeps the country this weekend (January 28th) and could continue to freeze for up to a month.

Wintery conditions are expected to hit following months of mild weather

Escaped prisoner arrested following manhunt

Escaped prisoner Andrew Farndon has been arrested, after absconding a prison hospital escort with an armed accomplice on Wednesday (January 25th).

Andrew Farndon escaped after an accomplice held his prison hospital escort at gunpoint.

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Outrage at Stephen Hester's bonus

The RBS chief has been paid nearly £1 million.

Outrage has been expressed over the bonus paid to RBS boss Stephen Hester.

Rio high-rise buildings collapse

Two buildings in Rio de Janeiro have collapsed.

Rio high-rise buildings collapse

Barack Obama in call for economic fairness

The president has given his third State of the Union address.

Barack Obama in call for economic fairness

Drug mule sentences to be cut

The Sentencing Council is to provide broader guidelines.

Drug mule sentences to be cut

EU set to ban Iran oil imports

The move is to tempt Iran to enter talks over its nuclear programme.

EU set to ban Iran oil imports

Police investigate after girl has ear bitten off by dog

The incident took place in north-east London as she walked through a park.

An owner is being sought after a girl is attacked by a dog

Demi Moore 911 call: 'She's shaking, convulsing'

Extracts of the 911 call that preceded Demi Moore's hospitalisation earlier this week have been released.

Demi Moore has raised concerns over her wellbeing in recent weeks.

Denise Welch wins Celebrity Big Brother

Loose Woman panelist Denise Welch has beaten X Factor star Frankie Cocozza to the Celebrity Big Brother title.

Denise Welch has been crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2012

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Disney lifts beard ban

The 60-year-old Disney beard ban has been lifted.

Disney has ended a 60-year rule that prevents men in the company's theme parks from having beards.

Harry Styles and Caroline Flack 'split mutually'

The One Direction singer has tweeted about their relationship.

Harry Styles did not 'dump' Caroline Flack, he has confirmed.

Monty Python cast 'to reunite'

The group will star in an animated film.

Monty Python cast 'to reunite'

Amanda Holden 'stable' after giving birth

The presenter's condition had been described as 'critical'.

Amanda Holden 'stable' after giving birth

Victoria Azarenka beats Maria Sharapova to Australian Open title

Victoria Azarenka has taken her first Grand Slam title, beating three-time champion Maria Sharapova to become the world number one.

The Australian Open is Victoria Azarenka's first major championship win

QPR's Anton Ferdinand 'receives death threat and ammunition'

Queens Park Rangers' defender Anton Ferdinand has reportedly received a threatening package in the run-up to his team's FA Cup face off with Chelsea today.

Anton Ferdinand has reportedly received threatening letters in recent months.


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Liverpool chief calls for 'rivalry not hatred'

Ian Ayre has warned that tension must not escalate in Saturday's (28th January) game.

Liverpool chief calls for 'rivalry not hatred'

Win was for fans, says Kenny Dalglish

Liverpool are through to the Carling Cup final.

Kenny Dalglish has dedicated Liverpool reaching the Carling Cup final to the club's supporters.

Andy Murray through to Australian Open semis

British number one Andy Murray dispatched Kei Nishikori in straight sets.

Andy Murray through to Australian Open semis

Mario Balotelli charged over Scott Parker 'stamp'

The striker faces a four-match ban if found guilty.

Mario Balotelli charged over Scott Parker 'stamp'

UK officials to observe EU negotiations

The UK has been asked to participate in EU discussions despite refusing to sign up to proposed agreement.

UK to still play a role in EU negotiations

Nick Clegg 'furious' at David Cameron's Europe veto

David Cameron's Europe veto has angered deputy prime minister Nick Clegg.

Nick Clegg is unhappy with prime minister David Cameron

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David Cameron vetoes EU treaty change

William Hague has said the coalition backs the prime minister.

William Hague said the coalition backs Cameron's decision

David Cameron under pressure from own MPs over euro

Conservative MPs have sent an open letter to a British newspaper.

David Cameron is under increasing pressure

Lord Hutton: Public sector pension reform is in urgent need

Change is needed following the downgrading of Britain's growth forecasts.

Lord Hutton has urged for public sector pension reform

Pensions reform 'is lawful'

Trade Unions are set to appeal the High Courts decision.

The High Court rules that the pension reforms are legal

Barack Obama in call for economic fairness

The president has given his third State of the Union address.

Barack Obama in call for economic fairness

Body of British hostage Alan McMenemy recovered in Baghdad

Alan McMenemy's body has been recovered five years after he was kidnapped.

Alan McMenemy was abducted in Baghdad in 2007

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Spain jobless total passes 5m

The figure is the highest for nearly 17 years.

Spain's jobless total is now at 5.3 million, official figures have shown.

Greece debt talks 'to resume'

Talks between Athens and its creditors will resume today.

Greece debt talks 'to resume'

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Apple reports record profits

Apple has posted profits of $13.06 billion.

Apple reports record profits

Petroplus 'to file for insolvency'

The firm failed to reach a deal with creditors.

Petroplus 'to file for insolvency'

Asda 'to create 5,000 jobs in 2012'

The supermarket has announced a massive expansion drive.

Asda 'to create 5,000 jobs in 2012'

Google misses revenue target

The internet giant's shares fell ten per cent.

Google misses revenue target

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