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EastEnders star strips for charity

Actress Hannah Waterman wears a giant red rose to raise awareness for the BHF

8:58am Tuesday 9th February 2010

Actress Hannah Waterman wears a giant rose and nothing more as she strips off to encourage others to take heart.

8,500 Toyota cars in brakes recall

Toyota announces recall of more than 8,000 vehicles in the UK

8:58am Tuesday 9th February 2010

Around 8,500 Toyota Prius cars are to be recalled in the UK because of a braking problem in the latest blow to the reputation of the giant Japanese company, it has been announced.

Blair slams 'conspiracy theorists'

Tony Blair takes aim at 'conspiracy theorists' over Iraq Inquiry

8:36am Tuesday 9th February 2010

Tony Blair attacked the hunt for a "conspiracy" and a "scandal" over his decision to commit British troops to the Iraq war in 2003.

Waterman makes heartfelt appeal

Actress Hannah Waterman wears a giant red rose to raise awareness for the BHF

8:36am Tuesday 9th February 2010

Actress Hannah Waterman wears a giant rose and nothing more as she strips off to encourage others to take heart.

Digital code set up for children

The Government has launched a new campaign to teach young children about internet safety

8:36am Tuesday 9th February 2010

First there was the Green Cross Code - but parents are now being told to teach their children the Digital Code for online safety.

Afghan toll 'exceeds Falklands'

Afghan death toll now exceeds that of Falklands conflict

8:36am Tuesday 9th February 2010

Three soldiers killed in Afghanistan have pushed Britain's death toll past that of the Falklands War.

Britain braced for fresh snowfall

A horse stands in a field as snow returns to the Borders

7:54am Tuesday 9th February 2010

A fresh blast of wintry weather will hit Britain, bringing more snow and icy conditions, forecasters have said.

Crash pilot reveals death fear

British Airways captain Peter Burkill reveals his fears during the Heathrow air crash

7:34am Tuesday 9th February 2010

The former British Airways pilot whose stricken jet crash-landed at Heathrow Airport two years ago has spoken of his fear that all 152 people on board would die.

Newlove widow launches pub scheme

Helen Newlove, the widow of a man beaten to death by a gang of drunken yobs has called for pubs and bars to help end Britain’s binge-drinking culture

6:05am Tuesday 9th February 2010

The widow of a man beaten to death by a gang of drunken yobs has called for pubs and bars to help end Britain's binge-drinking culture.

Doctor denies Jackson death charge

Dr Conrad Murray arrives at court where he was charged over Michael Jackson's death (AP)

5:04am Tuesday 9th February 2010

Michael Jackson's doctor has appeared in court in the US charged over the star's death.






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