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Children in Need total hits £20.3mThe BBC Children in Need appeal total has passed the £20 million mark after a galaxy of stars turned out for the television extravaganza.
UK
Widow pays tribute to 'best friend'The widow of a hero police constable swept away when a bridge collapsed in floods has paid a moving tribute to her husband.
Fearful pirate-held pair in TV pleaThe British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates have spoken on camera for the first time to warn that their captors are "losing patience" and could kill them within a week.
Alcohol prices 'could rise by 10%'Alcohol prices could rise by 10% next year because of tax increases, the head of a major brewer has said.
World
'More troops' call to Nato membersNato countries have been urged to send more troops to bolster military efforts in Afghanistan.
China helping US out of recessionPresident Barack Obama has said China's partnership has helped the US pull out of the worst recession in a generation.
Europe set to train Somali forcesEurope's foreign policy chief Javier Solana has said the European Union may launch its planned mission to train Somali forces next month.
Odd news
- Speedy baby girl is named after car
A couple have revealed the unusual birthplace that inspired their baby girl's name - not Brooklyn or Paris ... but a people carrier.
- Letters to Santa go unanswered
Thousands of children around the world are set to be disappointed this Christmas if they write to the jolly man at the North Pole and expect a reply.
- DNA matchmaking for better sex
A couple of genetic testing companies are promising to match couples based on DNA, touting the benefits of biological compatibility.
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Train stations£50 million funding to go to the UK's worst train stations, which have been named and shamed.
Off you goA 50-year-old British man caused a trans-Atlantic flight to be diverted with his unruly behaviour.
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