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Transport hit as snow sweeps in

25 min 21 sec ago
Snowfalls of up to 15cm (6in) cause disruption to road, rail and air travel across much of Britain, with the threat of more delays later.

Romney takes early lead in Nevada

1 hour 9 min ago
Early results from the Republican caucuses in Nevada give Mitt Romney an early lead in his latest bid to win the US presidential nomination.

Snow traps cars for hours on M40

1 hour 12 min ago
Heavy snow causes widespread travel disruption with up to 100 motorists stuck for more than three hours on the M40.

What awaits William in the Falklands?

2 hours 8 min ago
What awaits Flight Lieutenant Wales in the Falklands?

West deplores veto on Syria at UN

2 hours 10 min ago
Western nations deplore the vetoing by Russia and China of a UN resolution condemning the crackdown in Syria, as dozens are killed in Homs.

Anti-social tenant moves planned

2 hours 34 min ago
The process of evicting anti-social tenants could be simplified under plans being put forward by the Scottish government.

Women urged to 'drop drink size'

2 hours 35 min ago
The Scottish government is launching a "changing attitudes" campaign to encourage women to drop a drink size.

Warning as heavy snowfall hits UK

2 hours 43 min ago
Snow has fallen across much of the UK, with up to 10cm expected in places, causing disruption to flights and leaving roads treacherous.

GB set up final against Argentina

2 hours 56 min ago
Great Britain beat Germany 2-0 to reach their first Champions Trophy final, where they will face hosts Argentina.

The power of cooking skills

3 hours 22 min ago
How letting children cook helps them eat better

Top girls learn value of failure

3 hours 23 min ago
A top girls' school is planning a "failure week" to teach pupils to embrace risk, build resilience and learn from their mistakes.

'A little too much drink' warning

3 hours 36 min ago
Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning.

Work contacts 'cut dropout rate'

3 hours 38 min ago
The more young people come into contact with employers the less likely they are to drop out of school and become unemployed, research suggests.

Mexico 'cartel enforcer' detained

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 00:09
Police in Mexico say they have arrested the suspected leader of the Gente Nueva gang, the armed wing of the Sinaloa drug cartel.

Resolution on Syria vetoed at UN

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 22:44
Russia and China veto an Arab and Western-backed UN resolution condemning the violent crackdown in Syria, hours after scores are killed in Homs.

VIDEO: Highlights - Scotland 6-13 England

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 21:53
Charlie Hodgson scores the only try in England's scrappy 13-6 victory over Scotland in their opening Six Nations match. (UK users only)

Acting veteran Ben Gazzara dies

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 21:27
US film and Broadway actor Ben Gazzara has died in New York at the age of 81.

Scots coach rues missed chances

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 20:56
Scotland coach Andy Robinson believes failure to build on a half-time lead cost them in the 13-6 defeat by England in their opening Six Nations match.

Man City 3-0 Fulham

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 20:54
Manchester City hit two early goals before seeing off a heavy snow storm to open up a three-point lead over Manchester United at the top of the Premier League.

VIDEO: European freeze hits transport hubs

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 20:32
Freezing weather has hit transport hubs across Europe, closing airports, blocking roads and halting trains.