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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:05:00 GMT

Severe floods submerge UK towns

Body found in flood search STORY HIGHLIGHTS One police officer missing after rivers burst their banks in Cumbria, England Police: Earlier reports that 11 people were missing were incorrect 200 people airlifted to safety from the market town of
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:05:00 GMT

British kidnap couple make video plea

Hostages Paul and Rachel Chandler have made a direct plea in a video obtained by Channel 4 News, warning UK authorities they fear the 'kidnappers are losing patience' and may kill them. The couple, from Tunbridge Wells, Kent, were taken captive by
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:04:00 GMT

Fears of ‘Lost Decade’ Grow for British Economy

LONDON ? Britain may be emerging from recession, but that is little solace for those who suggest that the economy here might follow in the steps of Japan?s lost decade in the 1990s unless the twin threats of burgeoning national debt and ruined banks are
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:20:00 GMT

British student 'killed in revenge'

Student Meredith Kercher was killed by her room mate in a drug-fuelled revenge attack, a court has heard. American Amanda Knox grew to hate the quiet and serious 21-year-old during the time they shared an apartment together in Italy, the court was told.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:11:00 GMT

Cumbria floods: Pc Bill Barker died on eve of his birthday

Pc Bill Barker, the traffic officer swept to his death in the Cumbrian floods, had been due to celebrate his 45th birthday with his young family this weekend, it has emerged. Described as “a policeman through and through�, he died saving the lives of
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:09:00 GMT

Illegal downloaders face slow speed penalty

Internet users who illegally download films and music will run the risk of being cut off from the web under new laws published by the Government today. Others who abuse copyright laws could also have their internet connection slowed down as part of an
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:51:00 GMT

Assisted suicide proposals unacceptable in a civilised society Roman Catholic bishops

Abusive relatives and neglectful carers could seize on new assisted suicide rules to pressurise vulnerable people into killing themselves, Roman Catholic bishops have warned. Archbishop Vincent Nichols, the head of the Roman Catholic church in England
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:38:00 GMT

Royal Navy used 'Spanish flag' for target practice off Gibraltar

Giles Paxman, Britain's ambassador to Madrid, has apologised after the Royal Navy fired on a buoy bearing the red and yellow of the Spanish flag during target practice off Gibraltar. The diplomatic incident, which occurred amid mounting tensions in the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:19:00 GMT

UK to follow Australian apology for ‘Lost Innocents’?

How can France best solve the controversy surrounding Thierry Henry’s hand ball in Wednesday’s World Cup qualifying match?(online surveys)
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:17:00 GMT

REPORTERS: Britain’s escalating extremism

A new organisation is taking on radical Muslims in the United Kingdom. The English Defence League’s movement is slowly gaining ground across the country, as its members protest against those who want to impose Sharia law across Britain. The Queen of
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16:00 GMT

Man guilty of ice-scrape carjack

Caroline Johnson suffered serious internal injuries A man who carjacked a mother of four leaving her fighting for her life has been found guilty of deliberately running her over. Caroline Johnson was scraping ice from her windscreen in Langley, Slough,
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:46:00 GMT

Man guilty in ice-scrape carjack

Caroline Johnson suffered serious internal injuries A man who carjacked a mother of four leaving her fighting for her life has been found guilty of deliberately running her over. Caroline Johnson was scraping ice from her windscreen in Langley, Slough,
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:42:00 GMT

Ladbrokes to cut UK jobs and call centre

• Bookmaker to close Aintree call centre with loss of 263 jobs • Offshore rivals are benefiting from tax advantages Betting company Ladbrokes has confirmed the loss of 263 jobs today. The high-street bookmaker announced the closure of its Aintree
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:37:00 GMT

Body found in flood is missing Pc

The body of a man found after a bridge collapsed over a flooded river is Pc Bill Barker, police have confirmed. Pc Barker, 44, vanished after a bridge in Workington caved in as Cumbria was hit by record rainfall. In Cockermouth, where water levels
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:35:00 GMT

British lawyer to defend Karadzic

Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic has had a British lawyer appointed to represent him at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal. The UN court said that Richard Harvey, who has experience in The Hague representing suspects from Kosovo will step in if
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:23:00 GMT

Stroking pets can cut painkiller use after surgery

Stroking a pet can help patients cut their amount of painkillers in half, according to a new study. The research found that patients who had undergone hip or knee replacement operations needed less painkillers if they used pet therapy. It is well known
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:05:00 GMT

'Dream killer' released by judge

An emotional Brian Thomas leaves Swansea Crown Court after the verdict A 'devoted husband' who said he killed his wife because he thought she was an intruder has been freed by a judge, who told him he bore no responsibility. Brian Thomas, 59, admitted
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:42:00 GMT

Delia Smith awarded CBE

Delia Smith has been awarded a CBE by the Prince of Wales, describing it as 'a tribute to all home chefs'. Published: 1:44PM GMT 20 Nov 2009 TV celebrity chef Delia Smith receives her Commander of the British Empire Medal (CBE) from the Prince of Wales
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:37:00 GMT

Town marking 100th repatriation

Cpl Loren Marlton-Thomas was praised for his courage The bodies of two soldiers killed in Afghanistan have passed through the Wiltshire town of Wootton Bassett marking the 100th repatriation. The cortege conveyed army bomb disposal expert Cpl Loren
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:21:00 GMT

British lawyer to defend Karadzic (14:03)

Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic has had a British lawyer appointed to represent him at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal. The UN court said that Richard Harvey, who has experience in The Hague representing suspects from Kosovo will step in if
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:00 GMT

Britain hit by floods after record rainfall

Officer missing after month's worth of rain falls within 24 hours
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:33:00 GMT

Body found in hunt for flood Pc

Police searching for a colleague missing after a bridge collapsed over a flooded river have found the body of a man in police uniform. Pc Bill Barker, 45, vanished after a bridge in Workington caved in as Cumbria was hit by record rainfall. In
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:29:00 GMT

Rain of ‘biblical proportions' soaks Britain

Nigel Roddis Cockermouth, England ? T Flood defences in Cumbrian towns were overwhelmed by unprecedented downpours that officials said could be expected only once in 1,000 years. The Meteorological Office said the amount of rain expected during the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:44:00 GMT

Man who strangled wife during nightmare walks free from court

Brian Thomas, who strangled his wife during a nightmare in the belief he was attacking an intruder, has walked free from Swansea Crown Court after the case against him was withdrawn. Brian Thomas, 59, of Neath, South Wales, killed his wife Christine, 57,
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:19:00 GMT

Brown: We'll provide what's needed in flood crisis

The Government will provide anything needed to help during the flooding which has seen hundreds of people evacuated from their homes, Gordon Brown said today. Rescue operations have been under way in Cumbria, where the situation has been described by the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:19:00 GMT

Cumbria floods: missing policeman feared dead

A policeman is missing feared dead and ten other people are unaccounted for after floods in Cumbria of 'biblical' proportions. Hundreds of people had to be rescued from their homes and some airlifted to safety after more than 250mm (9.8 inches) of rain
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:12:00 GMT

Man who strangled wife walks free from court

Brian Thomas, who strangled his wife during a nightmare in the belief he was attacking an intruder, has walked free from Swansea Crown Court after the case against him was withdrawn. Published: 11:27AM GMT 20 Nov 2009 Brian Thomas with his wife,
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:12:00 GMT

Lib Dems can keep £2.4m donation

Brown was convicted in his absence in November 2008 The elections watchdog has ruled that the Liberal Democrats can keep £2.4m in donations which it had been suggested came from a fraudster. Michael Brown was convicted of stealing £30m from clients,
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:47:00 GMT

Surfers ride into record books with 110 on same wave

More than 100 surfers lined up on the same ocean wave in Cape Town, South Africa, to set a new world record. Published: 9:27AM GMT 20 Nov 2009 Over one hundred surfers line up on the same South African wave in a bid to break a world record Photo:
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:33:00 GMT

Policeman missing in floods chaos

A search is under way for a missing policeman after a bridge collapsed in Cumbria amid devastating floods. The officer was unaccounted for after Workington's Northside bridge caved in, which also cut off local gas supplies. In Cockermouth, more than 200
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:39:00 GMT