Party chiefs: Pray for Paisley
6:06pm Tuesday 7th February 2012
Northern Ireland's political leaders have urged people to pray for the Rev Ian Paisley, who remains seriously ill in hospital.
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Icy roads warning as freeze goes on
6:02pm Tuesday 7th February 2012
The big freeze is showing no signs of letting up as sub-zero temperatures are set to continue up and down the country over the coming days, making conditions on the roads treacherous.
Levi Bellfield seeks Milly appeal
5:40pm Tuesday 7th February 2012
Former bouncer Levi Bellfield is to seek permission to appeal against his conviction for the kidnap and murder of teenager Milly Dowler.
'Last' war service member dies
4:50pm Tuesday 7th February 2012
The world's last surviving First World War service member has died aged 110.
US printer wins Olympic ticket deal
4:09pm Tuesday 7th February 2012
Tickets for the London 2012 Olympics are to be printed in the US.
Qatada decision 'not acceptable'
3:56pm Tuesday 7th February 2012
It is simply not acceptable that Britain cannot deport a radical Muslim cleric who "poses a serious risk to our national security", the Home Secretary has said.
Prescott hails hacking 'justice'
3:41pm Tuesday 7th February 2012
Former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott said he had "finally got justice" after the Metropolitan Police force admitted it failed to warn victims and potential victims of phone hacking at the time of its original investigation into the scandal.
Jacket potato ad smells of success
2:21pm Tuesday 7th February 2012
A unique new advert is set to make commuters' mouths water as it replaces the usual bus shelter aroma with the scent of freshly cooked jacket potatoes.
Charles leads Dickens thanksgiving
1:24pm Tuesday 7th February 2012
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to Charles Dickens as "one of the greatest writers of the English language" on the 200th anniversary of his birth.
Tributes to boy who died in snow
1:02pm Tuesday 7th February 2012
A school has paid tribute to a 10-year-old boy who died after collapsing while out playing in the snow.