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4 February 2012 Last updated at 02:11 ET

Arrests at Syrian embassy protest

Five people were arrested after gaining entry to the Syrian embassy in London during a protest against the Syrian regime, Scotland Yard says.

Apology for city 'slur' demanded

Former Home Secretary David Blunkett demands an apology to the people of Sheffield for an "unwarranted slur" on the city by Scotland Yard officers.

Much of Britain braced for snow

Heavy snow is forecast for most of England and Wales later, with warnings of likely disruption to rail services and on the roads.

Derailment disruption continues

Travel disruption is continuing following the derailment of a freight train engine on the West Coast mainline in Bletchley.
High Streets bid for £1m funding

The government is looking for 12 run down High Streets in England to share £1m as a part of plans proposed by TV retail guru Mary Portas.
Scholarship honours shot student
Man jailed for killing woman, 94
Man Utd fan on race abuse charge
Poison arrest nurse loses appeal
Miss GB contender on fraud charge
Trains cancelled after gas leak

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England falter as wickets tumble

England's batsmen again fail to support their bowlers as 16 wickets fall on day one of the third Test against Pakistan in Dubai.
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Terry stripped of captaincy by FA

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