Glasgow Helicopter Crash: Pilot's Funeral

By David Blevins, Sky News Correspondent The funeral will take place later of the pilot killed when his helicopter crashed onto a Glasgow bar last weekend. Former RAF colleagues of David Traill are expected to stage a Chinook fly-past following...

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Weather: Tidal Surge Clean Up Under Way

By Emma Birchley, East Of England Correspondent The task of cleaning and repairing flood-damaged homes is under way after a tidal surge so powerful it swept some houses into the waves. The swollen sea flooded 1,400 properties across the country...

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Air Traffic Control Problem Delays UK Flights

Flights at several airports - including Heathrow and Gatwick - have been delayed by an air traffic control system problem. Thousands of passengers have seen their flights delayed by a "technical problem" at southern England's main air traffic control...

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Dubai Death: Superbike Racer Emmett Bailed

Former Superbike racer Sean Emmett, whose wife died in Dubai while the couple were on their honeymoon, has been released on bail after being arrested on his return to the UK. Mr Emmett, 43, had his passport given back to him by officials in the United...

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Teenager Electrocuted In Christmas Accident

A teenager has died in a freak electrocution accident while apparently searching for Christmas decorations in the loft of her house. Georgia Marshall, 13, from Barry, South Wales, is thought to have been killed when a metal ladder inadvertently touched...

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Weather: Thousands Evacuated Amid Tidal Surge

Coastal communities have been warned of "exceptionally high tides" to come, as Britain is hit by the most serious tidal surge for more than 60 years. In some places along the east coast, sea levels have been higher than they were during the devastating...

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Hundreds Of Under-16s Start Smoking Every Day

Almost 600 children aged under 16 take up smoking every day in the UK, research has suggested. A survey of secondary school pupils in years 7 to 11 (children mostly aged 11-15) estimated there were 207,000 new child smokers between 2010 and 2011. The...

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Cancer Survival Rates Are 'Truly Depressing'

By Thomas Moore, Health and Science Correspondent Cancer patients in Britain and Ireland are far less likely to survive the disease than people in most other European countries, according to new research. Results from the biggest cancer study of...

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Autumn Statement: Longer Wait For Pensions

By Sophy Ridge, Political Correspondent People will have to work until they are 68 years old before receiving a state pension from the mid 2030s, in a move that will raise around £400bn for the Treasury. Chancellor George Osborne will also announce...

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British Armed Forces 'Could Be Run By A Woman'

By Alistair Bunkall, Defence Correspondent The British Armed Forces could be run by a woman one day, the nation's most senior female military officer has suggested. In her first interview since being promoted, Air Vice-Marshal Elaine West told...

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Soldier Held After Nail Bomb Found At A House

A 19-year-old soldier has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after a nail bomb was found at a house. The man was detained at an army base in Paderborn, Germany, following the discovery of the suspicious device at a terraced house in Salford....

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Manhunt After Police Officer Shot In Leeds

Police are hunting a 37-year-old man after a woman police officer was shot and injured in Leeds. West Yorkshire Police have appealed to the public to help them trace James Leslie in connection with the shooting which took place shortly after 4am in...

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Households Raid Savings At Record Rate

By Ed Conway, Economics Editor Households are pulling money out of their savings accounts at the fastest rate in modern record, according to Bank of England figures. In the past year, families have withdrawn £23bn from their long-term savings accounts...

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Man Arrested For Shining Laser At Helicopter

A 46-year-old man has been detained by officers after shining a laser directly at a Metropolitan Police helicopter. The crew of the helicopter used onboard video equipment to trace the source of the laser, after it was used while the aircraft was near...

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RBS And NatWest Cyber Monday Meltdown 'Over'

RBS and NatWest have promised further investment in their technical systems after the latest glitch which left customers unable to access their cash across the UK. Thousands of people vented their anger on Twitter after all the high street banks' systems...

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Energy Bills: Govt Gives £50 Savings Breakdown

The Government says it has outlined how it will cut household energy bills by £50 - as Ed Miliband prepares to dismiss the plan as "smoke and mirrors". The Labour leader will insist in a speech today that the "cosy deal" reached with the 'big six' power...

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Glasgow Helicopter Crash: Ninth Body Found

Police say another body has been found inside the Clutha pub in Glasgow where a police helicopter crashed, bringing the total number of victims to nine. They have also identified a fifth person who died as Samuel   McGhee, 56, from Glasgow. Deputy...

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Energy Firms Reveal New Price Promises

Several of the 'Big Six' energy providers have announced changes to their energy prices, on the day the Government said it would take action to reduce the cost to consumers. 'Big Six' energy provider npower, which recently raised its customer bills...

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