British woman dies of rabies 22:05, Jan 6 2009
A woman who contracted rabies while abroad has died in a Northern Ireland hospital. more
Britain 'immune' from gas shortages 19:35, Jan 6 2009
Britain will be immune from any gas shortages caused by the row between Russia and Ukraine, the Government has said. more
Baby dies in hospital bug outbreak 19:05, Jan 6 2009
One baby has died and six others are being treated in an isolation ward after a bug hit a hospital's neo-natal unit. more
Middle East faces 'darkest moment' 19:05, Jan 6 2009
Gordon Brown has warned that the Middle East is facing its "darkest moment yet" amid more bloodshed in Gaza - but expressed hope that a deal could be struck for an immediate ceasefire. more
Staff praised as Woolworths closes 18:05, Jan 6 2009
Tribute has been paid to Woolworths workers who face redundancy for "seeing the job through" to the company's very last day of trading. more
Big freeze set to continue 17:35, Jan 6 2009
Britain's big freeze has intensified as forecasters warned temperatures would continue to plunge. more
Knife crime claims 'misleading' 17:05, Jan 6 2009
The statistics watchdog has reignited the row over Government knife crime figures with a detailed critique of a controversial Home Office press statement. more
Speeding player spared driving ban 16:05, Jan 6 2009
Road safety campaigners have condemned a judge after a Premier League footballer caught doing 106mph in his Porsche was spared a driving ban. more
Civilian death toll rises in Gaza 14:05, Jan 6 2009
Israeli forces edged closer to Gaza's major population centres attacking new targets and taking more civilian lives after ignoring mounting international calls for an immediate cease-fire. more
Big freeze sparks travel chaos 13:35, Jan 6 2009
Britain's big freeze caused chaos as thousands of motorists were left stranded in the busiest day of breakdowns in five years. more
Lotto winner buys toys but not shop 13:05, Jan 6 2009
A man who promised to buy his son a toy shop if he won the Lottery had to backtrack when he scooped more than £1 million. more
MPs' warning over Baby P appeal 12:35, Jan 6 2009
Opposition politicians have warned that there should be no "reward for failure" after the children's services boss who lost her job over Baby P's death launched an appeal against her sacking. more
Call to let patients use mobiles 12:05, Jan 6 2009
Hospital patients will be able to use mobile phones on wards after official policy guidelines are relaxed. more
Tory plan to 'Get Britain Working' 12:05, Jan 6 2009
David Cameron has met business leaders to discuss how to lead Britain out of the economic slump, at the Tories first Get Britain Working forum. more
Crossing death woman is named 12:05, Jan 6 2009
A woman driver killed after her car was hit by a train on a level-crossing may have died trying to save rail passengers from derailment, it has emerged. more
Warning to M&S amid job cuts claims 12:05, Jan 6 2009
High Street giant Marks & Spencer has been warned that it could face a series of employment tribunal cases if it announces a huge number of redundancies when it unveils new financial figures on Wednesday. more
Smuggling routes 'key to ceasefire' 12:05, Jan 6 2009
A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is attainable within days if the smuggling routes which supply arms and money to Hamas can be shut down, international envoy Tony Blair has said. more
'Turbulent year' for homes market 12:05, Jan 6 2009
Britain's biggest building society has said house prices fell by a record 15.9% during 2008 as it warned the property market was in for another turbulent year. more
Final day for Woolworths 08:05, Jan 6 2009
The last remaining Woolworths stores will close their doors for the final time at the end of trading. more
Big freeze: 10 below zero forecast 07:35, Jan 6 2009
A freezing spell was forecast to tighten its grip on the country as temperatures plunge towards -10C across more of the UK. more
