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Ice alert on roads as snow eases

Motorists are urged to take extra care in icy conditions as Heathrow Airport cancels half of its flights.

Queen commemorates 60-year reign

The Queen is marking 60 years as monarch of the UK and Commonwealth and says she is dedicating herself "anew to your service".

Capello opposes FA Terry decision

England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.

Campaign to cut smoking in cars

A campaign to stop people smoking in cars when children are present, and which could pave the way for a ban, is launched by the Welsh government.

MPs fear far-right terror threat

MPs have warned the government not to neglect the threat from extreme far-right terrorism, saying

Diabetes 'ups birth defect risk'

The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, a study of 400,000 pregnancies in England suggests.

Businesses 'cautious' on future

UK firms plan to cut back on capital investment and hiring as the UK economic outlook remains gloomy, a report suggests.

Home improvement rules relaxed

New regulations come into force which will allow Scots to make certain home improvements without planning permission.

Call for new fair employment body

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) calls for a new body to be set up to protect workers from abuse and exploitation by bosses.

Police officer slashed with knife

A police officer is stabbed while responding to an emergency call in the Kilwilkie estate in Lurgan.

Government to oppose rail bonuses

Transport Secretary Justine Greening says she will vote against bonuses for senior Network Rail executives at the company's annual general meeting.

Women breaking 700-year tradition

Four sisters are among those breaking down the barriers of a male preserve that has survived for 700 years.

Lana Del Rey conquers album chart

US singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey goes straight in at number one in the UK album chart with her debut release Born To Die.

Murder investigation is launched

A murder investigation is launched after a man is found dead at a flat in Lurgan, County Armagh.

£800,000 Cannabis factory seized

Cannabis plants worth an estimated £800,000 are seized in East Belfast.

Councils owed £2.3m by developers

More than half of Welsh councils are owed money from private developers which should be going towards community facilities.

Warning over icy road conditions

Forecasters are warning of widespread ice on Sunday as the worst of the wintry weather begins to ease across Wales.

Craig Group in £50m vessels deal

Shipping and energy services firm Craig Group is to invest £50m in new vessels, after winning a contract with Talisman Energy.

Independent press regulator urged

A tougher regulatory framework for the press is needed but it should be voluntary, according to a new report.

Drivers warned of icy conditions

Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care as the icy conditions around England continue.

Half of Heathrow flights grounded

Heathrow Airport says only half of Sunday's scheduled flights are likely to leave but services should return to normal on Monday.

Ireland 21-23 Wales

Wales stage a thrilling comeback to launch their Six Nations campaign with a 23-21 victory over Ireland in Dublin.

Chelsea 3-3 Man Utd

Manchester United climb off the canvas to snatch a point at Chelsea as Javier Hernandez's header crowned a superb comeback from 3-0 adrift.

GB denied as Argentina win Trophy

World Champions Argentina beat Great Britain 1-0 to win the Champions Trophy.

The rush to the scooter

Scooters are becoming increasingly popular as people look to cut costs and stretch their budgets, but could the boom spark safety problems?

Quiz of the week's news

The Magazine's weekly quiz of the news, 7 days 7 questions.

Meet the galanthophiles

Why is the modest snowdrop creating a "mania" among plant lovers that puts other flowers in the shade?

Cameron lauds 'magnificent' Queen

Prime Minister David Cameron praises the "magnificent service" given by the Queen, as she celebrates 60 years on the throne.

Swinney defends EU nationals vote

Finance Secretary John Swinney defends plans to let EU nationals living in Scotland vote in the independence referendum.

PM urged to cut wind farm subsidy

More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.

VIDEO: House of Commons

Ministers will "unwind" any tax avoidance schemes being used by public sector employees, Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander has announced.

AUDIO: Denise Lewis at son's school sports day

Denise Lewis talks about retirement, being a mum and being a bit too competitive at her son's school sports day.

VIDEO: Churchill and protege reunited

Paintings by Winston Churchill have gone on display alongside works by the now-famous Moroccan artist, Hassan El Glaoui, who owes his career to Churchill.

AUDIO: 'No going back for FA on Terry'

The former chief executive of the Football Association, David Davies, has said that there is "no going back" for the FA after it decided to strip John Terry of the England captaincy.

VIDEO: Network Rail bonus battle begins

Transport Secretary Justine Greening is to vote against bonuses for Network Rail bosses at the company's annual general meeting.

VIDEO: Flowers and thanks for the Queen

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have attended a church service on the eve of the Diamond Jubilee anniversary of her accession to the throne.

VIDEO: 'Just one more drink' alcohol warning

A new television advertising campaign in England is warning against the temptations of "just one more" drink.

VIDEO: Prince takes flight on Falklands duty

Prince William has started work as an RAF search and rescue pilot in the Falkland Islands.

VIDEO: Ice alert on roads as snow eases

Motorists have been urged to take extra care in treacherous conditions as snow across much of the UK turns to ice.

Tales of woe from the roaming professionals

When working in a new country can prove unlucky

What awaits William in the Falklands?

What awaits Flight Lieutenant Wales in the Falklands?

The power of cooking skills

How letting children cook helps them eat better

A Point of View: Mourning the loss of the written word

Historian Lisa Jardine mourns the lost art of letterwriting

Papers focus on freezing Britain

Even the sea freezes over as snow falls across Britain