Weather: Flood Warnings As Tidal Surges Hit

Some roads are now under water and rivers have burst their banks as parts of the UK are deluged by further flooding. At least eight severe flood warnings, which indicate a risk to life, were in place for England and Wales as heavy rain and strong winds,...

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Libya: Briton 'Found Dead With Gun Wounds'

A British man has been found dead in western Libya, with reports suggesting he had suffered gunshot wounds. The Foreign Office said: "We are aware of the tragic death of a British national in Libya. We stand ready to provide consular assistance." A...

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Nick Griffin: BNP Leader Declared Bankrupt

Nick Griffin, chairman of the British National Party, has said his bankruptcy will not prevent him from "being or standing as an MEP". He insisted he would continue as a member of the European Parliament and run for re-election in May. "This order...

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Robert Cerqua Charged With Murder Of Twin

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his identical twin brother in a fight on New Year's Eve. Robert Cerqua, 31, is accused of inflicting serious injuries on his brother Christopher at the home they shared in Hythe, Hampshire, on Tuesday....

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Murdered Artist's Family Join Police Appeal

The family of an artist who was found murdered while house sitting in the West Sussex village of Bosham have made an emotional appeal for help in finding her killer. Valerie Graves' son, Tim Wood, sitting alongside his sister Jemima Harrison at...

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Jailed Terrorists Refuse To Change Beliefs

By Mark White, Home Affairs Correspondent Almost three-quarters of those jailed for Islamist terror offences in the UK have rejected efforts to steer them away from extremism, Sky News has been told. Sources said 110 of the country's 150 terrorist...

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Nigella Lawson: Court Case Was 'Mortifying'

Nigella Lawson has said that having her private life put on display in court was "mortifying". Speaking for the first time since her former assistants were found not guilty of fraud, the TV cook said her only desire when she gave evidence in December...

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Rail Overcrowding: First Class May Be Axed

Rail Fare Rises Revealed By Route Updated: 2:21am UK, Thursday 02 January 2014 The rise in rail fares depends on the route passengers are taking. Here are some examples. ROUTE                                  ...

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Jobless Youngsters 'Have Nothing To Live For'

More than 750,000 young people in the UK may feel they have nothing to live for, according to a survey by the Prince's Trust. The study found that long-term unemployed youngsters are facing "devastating" symptoms of mental illness and often self-harm...

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Weather: More Torrential Rain On The Way

Fresh warnings of severe weather and widespread flooding have been issued for the UK, as the Government called an emergency meeting over the conditions. Floods and strong winds have hit households across the country, with roads closed, train services...

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Hartlepool Murder: Teen Held Over Boxer Death

By Gerard Tubb, Sky News Correspondent A murder inquiry has been launched after a man died at a New Year's Eve party in Hartlepool. Mark Denton, a 31-year-old amateur boxer, was taken to hospital after suffering what the police have described as...

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Cornwall: New Year Paddler Swept Away By Sea

A major search is under way for a person who was swept out to sea after going for a New Year's Eve paddle with friends. They were in the sea at Loe Bar, near Porthleven, Cornwall when the missing person, who has not been named, was swept off their feet...

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New Year: 'Multi-Sensory' Fireworks For London

Revellers in London have been treated to the world's first "multi-sensory" fireworks display as people around the world welcomed in the New Year. More than 250,000 people lined the Thames for the display, which saw peach snow and orange-scented bubbles...

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Migrant Numbers 'Should Be Decided By People'

By David Bowden, Senior News Correspondent Britain should hold a referendum to decide how many EU migrants should be allowed to come to the UK, a leading MP has told Sky News. The call was made by Keith Vaz, chairman of the Home Affairs Select...

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Stag Attack: Academic Kate Stone 'Critical'

A woman who was seriously injured when she was gored by a stag remains in a critical condition in hospital, according to a colleague. Dr Kate Stone, 44, was injured by the animal near Fort William in the Highlands in the early hours of Monday, December...

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NHS: Migrants To Be Charged For A&E Care

By Darren McCaffrey, Sky Political Reporter Visitors and migrants who use NHS accident and emergency services in England are to be charged, ministers have announced. The move is part of an extension of the NHS charging strategy intended to deter...

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CBI: Firms Must Boost Pay After Long Squeeze

The director general of the CBI has called on businesses to improve pay levels as the Labour leader Ed Miliband charts what he sees as the "biggest cost-of-living crisis in a generation". In his New Year message, Mr Miliband signalled his determination...

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Crime Statistics Revamped To Boost Transparency

Police in England and Wales are to change the way crime statistics are recorded to show the public the reasons why many are not solved. Policing minister Damian Green said the new system, to be phased in from the start of the new year, should bring...

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Weather: More Rain And Strong Wind On The Way

Further rain and strong winds have been sweeping the UK - just as engineers restored power to homes hit by poor weather over Christmas. The last households cut off from electricity by the Christmas storms have now had power restored, the Energy Networks...

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Migrant Controls: Call To Extend Restrictions

By Darren McCaffrey, Sky Political Reporter Ninety senior Conservative activists have joined calls for the Prime Minister to extend controls on Bulgarians and Romanians entering the UK. In an open letter, Conservative Grassroots, a network of party...

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Anti-Smoking Campaign: New Ad Targets Addicts

By Gerard Tubb, Sky News Correspondent Smokers are being targeted by a new TV advertising campaign which aims to scare them into giving up. Graphic images of polluted blood flowing through the body of a smoker and damaging cells in his brain are...

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Fresh Misery As Another Storm Heads For UK

Fears of fresh flooding have been raised as another band of persistent rain and strong winds heads towards the UK. The latest storm pushing in from the Atlantic will arrive in the West on Sunday evening, before spreading northeastwards overnight and...

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Ferry Fire: Man Arrested Over Suspected Arson

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire alert on a North Sea ferry sparked an emergency evacuation. Northumbria Police said they had also arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of affray. Four crew members and two passengers...

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Fire Service Teams Trained For Water Rescue

By Adele Robinson, Sky News Correspondent The number of emergency rescue teams in England and Wales equipped to tackle flooding has more than quadrupled. Some £2.5m has been spent funding teams, mostly within the Fire Service, until 2017. The...

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