4 February 2012 Last updated at 02:06 ET

Arrests at Syrian embassy protestSyrian embassy in London (pic: tweetsforpeace)

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


Cattle in East YorkshireMuch 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.

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Bobbies on the beat: When more means fewer

The home secretary wants a higher proportion of police working on the frontline. But at the same time, the number of frontline officers has fallen. How do these numbers add up?

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