Fri, 10th Feb 2012

National News

Holly mooted for Surprise revival

11:59am Friday 10th February 2012

Holly Willoughby has been tipped to present a revival of ITV classic Surprise, Surprise

Surprise, Surprise - ITV bosses are in talks with Holly Willoughby to present a revival of the hit family show.

Frock fit for any gadget lover

11:49am Friday 10th February 2012

Craig Lawrence works on a dress made from 500 metres of cable (Currys/PCWorld/PA Wire)

It looks like a technology-loving fashionista's dream and a technophobe's worst nightmare, but this is one dress that is more likely to be looked at than worn.

25 years for dying barracks killer

11:02am Friday 10th February 2012

Terminally ill Brian Shivers must serve at least 25 years in prison

A terminally-ill man must serve a minimum of 25 years in jail for the murders of two soldiers shot dead by dissident republicans in Northern Ireland, a judge has ruled.

Visitors see giant otters up close

10:56am Friday 10th February 2012

Chester Zoo is opening the UK's first underwater viewing zone for giant otters

The UK's first underwater viewing zone for giant otters is to open next week.

Gay ban couple lose court appeal

10:46am Friday 10th February 2012

Peter and Hazelmary Bull refused to allow a gay couple to stay in a double room at their guest house in Cornwall

Two Christian guest house owners who were ordered to pay damages after refusing to allow a gay couple to stay in a double room have lost their appeal.

Barclays pays bonuses amid anger

10:43am Friday 10th February 2012

The average bonus for staff at Barclays Capital was cut by 30 per cent to 64,000 pounds

Barclays has handed out £1.5 billion in bonuses to investment bankers for last year, although the lender slashed the pot by 32% amid mounting pressure over the controversial payouts.

McCartney unveils Hollywood star

10:37am Friday 10th February 2012

Paul McCartney receives his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles (AP)

Sir Paul McCartney paid tribute to the other "three boys" in the Beatles as he unveiled his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Atheist victory on council prayers

10:32am Friday 10th February 2012

The National Secular Society has won a test case in its bid to outlaw prayers before local council meetings

A test case bid to outlaw prayers before local council meetings has been won by the National Secular Society and an atheist councillor.

Winter chill brings snow and ice

10:08am Friday 10th February 2012

Cars struggle in the snow between Pickering and Whitby in North Yorkshire

Widespread disruption looks to have been avoided on transport routes across England and Wales despite significant overnight snowfall and sub-zero temperatures that show little sign of relenting.

Double-murder accused found hanged

9:09am Friday 10th February 2012

Barry Morrow, 51, was charged with the murders of his landlady and her mother (Merseyside Police/PA)

A lodger accused of the murders of his landlady and her mother has been found hanged in his prison cell.
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