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Tue 13:57
UK retailers fight the slowdown. As the last Woolworths stores finally closed their doors, two major retailer announced a drop in sales in the run-up to Christmas. #Tue 22:50
Scientists appeal for brain donors . More people need to donate their brains to medical research if cures for diseases like dementia are to be found, UK scientists say. #Tue 13:06
Israel strike 'kills 30' at Gaza school. At least 30 Palestinians were killed after Israeli shells landed near a UN school that was crowded with people taking shelter from the fighting. #Tue 19:34
Israeli soldiers mourn their dead. Despite heavy fighting and calls for a ceasefire, there is no sign of a let up in the Israeli offensive. #Tue 18:42
Ice and snow cause traffic chaos. Severe weather warnings have been issued in some parts of the UK as temperatures dipped as low as -11C (12.2F) overnight. #Tue 18:57
Doors finally close at Woolworths. The last remaining Woolworths stores have closed their doors exactly 100 years since the company opened its first shop. #Tue 13:06
Israel ground offensive intensifies. Israel has intensified its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip - pushing further south into the territory. #Tue 17:49
Europe pig farm cruelty claim. An animal welfare charity has secretly filmed European pig farms which they say show 'inhumane and illegal' conditions. #Tue 14:11
House prices down 16% in 2008. The Nationwide's chief economist says house prices are not going to improve any time soon, after a survey shows they dropped 15.9% last year. #Tue 13:57
UK retailers fight the slowdown. The last Woolworths stores are finally closing their doors, and two big retail names have announced a drop in sales. #Tue 14:04
UK braced for more freezing weather. Severe weather warnings have been issued in some parts of the UK as temperatures dipped as low as -11C (12.2F) overnight. #Tue 13:06
Gaza ground offensive intensifies. Israel has intensified its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip - pushing further south into the territory. #Tue 13:07
European gas supplies disrupted. Russian gas supplies to Europe are being disrupted after Russia decided to cut gas deliveries to Ukraine. #Tue 09:42
Man has had hiccups for two years. Chris Sands cannot work, sleep or even eat - because of the severe hiccups he has had for almost two years. #Tue 09:39
Museum plan for Saddam's palace. Experts are hoping to transform Saddam Hussein's Basra Palace into a museum for the region's ancient treasures. #Tue 09:15
Sales drop for Next and Debenhams. High street retailers Next and Debenhams have announced a drop in like-for-like sales in the run-up to Christmas. #Tue 06:52
Fighting flares outside Gaza City. Israeli troops have clashed with Palestinian militants on the edge of Gaza City on the third night of Israel's ground assault on Gaza. #Tue 06:57
Warning for commuters in freeze. Commuters are being warned of treacherous conditions after temperatures around the UK dropped to as low as -10C overnight. #Tue 06:29
Putin backs Ukraine gas plan. Russia's prime minister has backed plans by gas giant Gazprom to cut supplies sent via Ukraine to Europe over allegations Kiev is siphoning some off. #Tue 06:32
Hopes high for US Congress. A new session of Congress is due to officially open in Washington amid hopes of a bipartisan approach to tackle America's economic crisis. #Mon 22:54
Thatcher's economic adviser dies. Margaret Thatcher's former economics adviser Sir Alan Walters has died at the age of 82. #Mon 19:35
Freezing temperatures set to continue. The first working week of the New Year brought snow and ice to some parts of the UK, creating treacherous travel conditions. Forecasters predict temperatures could drop further. #Mon 18:36
Casualties rise in Gaza offensive. Casualties have been pouring into over-stretched hospitals in the Gaza Strip as Israel presses on with its offensive against Palestinian militant groups. Jeremy Bowen reports. #Mon 19:54
Scientists dismiss 'detox myth'. There is no evidence that products widely promoted to help the body "detox" work, scientists have warned. #Mon 18:36
Casualties rise in Gaza offensive. Casualties have been pouring into over-stretched hospitals in the Gaza Strip as Israel presses on with its offensive against Palestinian militant groups. #Mon 19:09
Wedgwood goes into administration. Waterford Wedgwood, the company that now owns the world famous Wedgwood pottery brand, has gone into administration. #Mon 07:36
Sexual bullying in schools increases. A children's charity helpline says it has seen an increase in calls from children complaining about sexual bullying and inappropriate touching. #Mon 04:05
Indonesians search for quake victims. Rescuers are continuing to dig for survivors after a series of earthquakes and aftershocks struck the Indonesian province of West Papua over the weekend. #Mon 13:52
Cameron vows tax cut on savings. The Conservative leader David Cameron has said that income tax on savings for basic rate taxpayers should be abolished. #Mon 12:22
Israeli assault on Gaza continues. Heavy fighting has continued in the Gaza Strip as Palestinian casualties mount and international pressure for a ceasefire has little effect. #Mon 13:33
New US embassy opens in Baghdad. The new US embassy in Baghdad has been opened, with a dedication ceremony attended by the Iraqi president. #Mon 12:22
Israeli assault on Gaza continues. Heavy fighting has continued overnight in the Gaza Strip as Palestinian casualties mount and international pressure for a ceasefire has little effect. #Mon 11:20
Mental health fears for young adults. The Prince's Trust has warned that young unemployed adults need more help to deal with mental health problems. #Mon 07:50
Israeli assault on Gaza continues. Heavy fighting has continued overnight in the Gaza Strip as Palestinian casualties mount and international pressure for a ceasefire has little effect. #Mon 07:36
Sexual bullying in schools increases. A childrens charity helpline says it has seen an increase in calls from children complaining about sexual bullying and inappropriate touching. #Mon 08:17
Fears of high absences due to flu. Many people could miss their first day back at work because of flu, with fears that some schools could have problems if too many teachers call in sick. #Mon 08:20
Scientists dismiss 'detox myth' . There is no evidence that products widely promoted to help the body "detox" work, scientists have warned. #Mon 03:42
Israelis and Palestinians mourn victims. Israelis and Palestinians are mourning the victims of the conflict in Gaza. #Sun 20:45
Concern over beer at 99p a pint. Health campaigners say they're concerned about plans by the pub chain JD Wetherspoon to cut the price of beer to just 99 pence a pint. #Sun 07:02
Israeli troops clash with Hamas. Israeli ground forces are battling Palestinian fighters in the Gaza Strip, after Israel intensified its operation to halt rocket attacks by militants. #Sun 17:59
Struggle for Gaza consensus. An emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council has failed to agree a united stance towards the continued violence in Gaza. #Sun 15:03
Toll of casualties rises in conflict. Israel has continued its ground offensive inside the Gaza Strip, with casualties reported on both sides. #Sun 07:02
Israeli troops clash with Hamas. Israeli ground forces are battling Hamas fighters in the Gaza Strip, after Israel stepped up its operation to try to halt rocket attacks by militants. #Sun 13:29
PM defends handling of downturn. Speaking to the BBC's Andrew Marr, Gordon Brown has defended the way he has handled the economic downturn. #Sun 07:02
Israeli troops clash with Hamas. Israeli ground forces are battling Hamas fighters in the Gaza Strip, after Israel stepped up its operation to try to halt rocket attacks by militants. #Sun 10:40
UK PM calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire. UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said the international community had to work harder for an ''immediate'' ceasefire in Gaza. #Sun 07:02
Israeli troops enter Gaza Strip. Israel has sent ground forces into the Gaza Strip after a week of air strikes to try to halt rocket attacks by Palestinian militants. #Sun 04:23
UK ambassador on UN's Gaza stance. The UK's UN ambassador gives his reaction to the Security Council meeting on the Gaza conflict, which failed to reach agreement. #Sat 07:59
Israeli troops enter Gaza Strip. Israeli ground troops have started to enter the Gaza Strip, Israeli military officials have confirmed. #Sat 22:13
Gaza protest at Israeli embassy. Police have dispersed crowds of demonstrators who gathered near the Israeli embassy in London, following a day of protests across the UK. #Sat 22:26
Holiday firms push up prices. Some holiday firms are putting prices up despite a general trend amongst retailers during a downturn to offer bargains as a way of encouraging business. #Sat 07:59
Israel steps up offensive on Gaza. The Israeli military has stepped up its attacks on Gaza, as the offensive on Hamas enters its second week. #Sat 07:37
Global warming threat to ski industry. A lack of snow caused by global warming could be threatening the future of many ski resorts, according to scientists. #Sat 06:05
Bolivia cracks down on rabies. In La Paz the authorities are cracking down on rabies by vaccinating as many dogs as possible and having strays put down. #Sat 07:59
Bush says Hamas to blame for Gaza. President Bush has blamed the violence in Gaza and southern Israel firmly on Hamas. #Sat 07:59
Bush says Hamas to blame for Gaza . President Bush has blamed the violence in Gaza and southern Israel firmly on Hamas. #Sat 07:59
Hamas warns against ground attack. The Hamas leader-in-exile has warned of dire consequences if Israel launches a ground offensive in the Gaza Strip. #Fri 19:54
English working class 'abandoned'. England's white working class feel resentful and abandoned according to new government research. #Sat 07:59
Hamas warns against ground attack . The Hamas leader-in-exile has warned of dire consequences if Israel launches a ground offensive in the Gaza Strip. #Sat 07:33
John Travolta's son dies on holiday. The 16-year-old son of actor John Travolta has died during a family holiday in the Bahamas. #Sat 06:19
Plane crash causes rail delays. There'll be another day of disruption on the West Coast rail line after a light aircraft crashed into power lines in Staffordshire on Friday. #Sat 07:00
New Doctor Who to be announced. The name of the actor who will replace David Tennant in Doctor Who is to be announced on Saturday. #Fri 16:11
Sri Lankan troops seize rebel HQ. Sri Lanka's military have seized control of the Tamil Tiger rebels' de facto capital of Kilinochchi, President Mahinda Rajapaksa has announced. #Fri 19:35
House prices 'fall to 2004 level'. House prices in Britain slumped by 16.2% in 2008, the fastest fall since records began, according to the Halifax. #Fri 19:48
Light aircraft hits rail power lines. A light aircraft has crashed into the overhead power lines of the West Coast mainline in Staffordshire, killing two people. #Fri 10:30
West Bank anger over Gaza raids. Thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank have joined demonstrations after a call from Hamas for a "day of wrath". #Fri 17:11
Fatal crash plane hits rail line. Two people are feared dead after a light aircraft crashed into the overhead power lines of the West Coast Main Line in Staffordshire. #Fri 16:11
Sri Lankan army takes Kilinochchi. Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa says the army has captured the town of Kilinochchi, a key stronghold of Tamil Tiger rebels in the north of the country. #Fri 16:34
Dog finds Royal palace plans. Royal security chiefs have launched an investigation after plans of the Queen's official residence in Scotland were found near a footpath in Edinburgh. #Fri 10:30
Gaza strikes enter seventh day. Israel bombed more targets in Gaza, including a mosque they said was being used to house weapons, a day after a senior Hamas leader was killed in an air strike. #Fri 04:28
Sarkozy anger over car burning. More than 1,000 cars were set ablaze across France over the new year and the president Nicholas Sarkozy is furious. #Fri 10:30
Gaza strikes enter seventh day. Israel is tightening security ahead of protests called by Palestinian militant group Hamas in protest at Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip. #Fri 10:30
Gaza strikes enter seventh day. Israel is tightening security ahead of demonstrations called by Palestinian militant group Hamas in protest at Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip. #Fri 08:12
Lloyd Webber on Eurovision song. Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber has spoken to the BBC's Charlie Stayt about his forthcoming talent contest to find the British entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest. #Fri 09:26
Blears concern for 'ignored poor'. The impact of immigration on some white working-class people is being ignored, the Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has suggested. #Fri 07:56
New Year price hikes hit rail users. Train companies across England, Scotland and Wales are imposing above inflation price increases on many tickets from today. #Fri 08:05
New obesity campaign launched. A campaign to fight the growing obesity problem in England and Wales starts today with the government saying it wants to start a "lifestyle revolution for every family." #Fri 04:28
Sarakozy anger over car burning. More than 1,000 cars were set ablaze across France over the new year and the president Nicholas Sarkozy is furious. #Fri 04:27
Cuba celebrates revolution. Cuba has been celebrating the 50th anniversary of its revolution despite the absence of the ailing Fidel Castro. #Fri 07:13
Scientist in charge of collider. From Aberdare miner's son to the scientist at the centre of the "Big Bang experiment", Penny Roberts catches up with Dr Lyn Evans. #Thu 19:15
Hamas leader killed in air strike. A senior Hamas leader has been killed by an Israeli air strike on his home in the Gaza Strip, Hamas officials have said. #Thu 19:26
Police probe Bangkok club fire. Police in the Thai capital Bangkok are investigating the cause of the New Year's Eve fire at a nightclub that killed 59 people. #Thu 19:13
Russia shuts off gas to Ukraine. Russia has stopped all gas supplies to Ukraine after the collapse of talks to end a row over unpaid bills and prices. #Thu 13:15
Iraq takes control of Green Zone. Iraq has taken control of security in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone after a UN mandate for troops expired. #Thu 13:02
Israeli airstrikes continue. Israeli warplanes have attacked government buildings in Gaza, on the sixth day of military action against Hamas. #Thu 12:52
Anti-apartheid icon Suzman dies . Helen Suzman, a celebrated South African MP and anti-apartheid campaigner, has died at the age of 91. #Thu 11:24
Gordon Brown's new year message. Gordon Brown has said that 2009 will be 'a challenging year' for the economy. #Thu 12:59
Cuban exiles on US embargo. As Cuba marks the 50th anniversary of its revolution, it still remains at odds with the US, which maintains a long-standing trade embargo. #Thu 09:19
Dozens die in Bangkok nightclub. At least 59 people have been killed in a fire in a nightclub in the Thai capital, Bangkok, police say. #Thu 07:46
Fireworks welcome in 2009. New Year celebrations have been taking place around the globe, with impressive fireworks displays in the major cities. #Thu 09:19
Dozens killed in Bangkok fire. More than 50 people celebrating the new year have died in a fire at a Bangkok nightclub. #Thu 09:31
Iraqi troops take more control. A new legal framework for the presence of US and UK forces in Iraq has come into effect. #Wed 15:04
Passengers escape bus bridge crash. Passengers escaped uninjured when a bus took a wrong turn and sliced off its top deck under a bridge in Wallsend, North Tyneside. #Thu 07:46
Capital fireworks to welcome 2009. Most of the world has put aside the problems of 2008 to welcome the new year with fireworks in the major cities. #Wed 16:19
New Year celebrations around the world. New Year celebrations have been taking place around the world. Auckland, New Zealand was the first major city to see in 2009 followed by spectacular fireworks in Sydney. #Wed 07:41
Liverpool's year in the spotlight. Liverpool held the honour of being the European City of Culture in 2008 and the year-long celebration included the best in the arts, sport, music, heritage. #Wed 21:35
Dozens die in Bangkok nightclub. At least 53 people have been killed in a fire in a nightclub in the Thai capital, Bangkok, police say. #Wed 19:34
FTSE 100 index has its worst year. The FTSE 100 index has recorded its biggest annual decline since its creation in 1984, giving fresh emphasis to the global downturn. #Wed 15:04
Bus crashes into bridge. Passengers escaped uninjured when a bus took a wrong turn and sliced off its top deck under a bridge in Wallsend, North Tyneside. #Wed 17:37
China milk scandal bosses on trial. The head of the dairy at the centre of the Chinese contaminated milk scandal has gone on trial with three other executives. #