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The latest stories from the UK section of the BBC News web site.
Queen marks Diamond Jubilee eve (05.02.2012 14:34:21)The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attend a church service on the eve of the Diamond Jubilee anniversary of her accession to the throne.
Syria veto a mistake, says Hague (05.02.2012 12:27:04)UK Foreign Secretary William Hague says China and Russia will be "held responsible" for violence in Syria after vetoing a UN resolution condemning government repression.
PM urged to cut wind farm subsidy (05.02.2012 16:15:53)More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.
Prince's Falklands duty 'routine' (05.02.2012 15:01:26)Prince William's deployment to the Falkland Islands, along with that of a warship, is "entirely routine", the UK foreign secretary says.
Government to oppose rail bonuses (05.02.2012 14:46:54)Transport Secretary Justine Greening says she will vote against bonuses for senior Network Rail executives at the company's annual general meeting.
Man, 85, robbed at cash machine (05.02.2012 12:34:52)An 85-year-old man was robbed of a three-figure sum of money at a cash machine outside a bank in the centre of Edinburgh.
Lana Del Rey conquers album chart (05.02.2012 20:18:22)US singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey goes straight in at number one in the UK album chart with her debut release Born To Die.
End Bouncers 'pessimism,' says MP (05.02.2012 13:39:13)Newport West MP Paul Flynn tells the city it is "time to stop beating ourselves up" over a TV documentary about the antics of late-night revellers.
Rare chicks reared at attraction (05.02.2012 13:22:59)Three rare kea chicks, which are classified as a "vulnerable" species, are hand-raised by staff at a west Cornwall attraction.
Councils owed £2.3m by developers (05.02.2012 09:29:43)More than half of Welsh councils are owed money from private developers which should be going towards community facilities.
Warning over icy road conditions (05.02.2012 16:51:18)Forecasters are warning of widespread ice on Sunday as the worst of the wintry weather begins to ease across Wales.
Swinney defends EU nationals vote (05.02.2012 14:30:24)Finance Secretary John Swinney defends plans to let EU nationals living in Scotland vote in the independence referendum.
Women urged to 'drop drink size' (05.02.2012 02:40:45)The Scottish government is launching a "changing attitudes" campaign to encourage women to drop a drink size.
Drivers warned of icy conditions (05.02.2012 20:29:13)Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care as the icy conditions around England look set to continue overnight and into Monday.
Half of Heathrow flights grounded (05.02.2012 17:32:49)Heathrow Airport says only half of Sunday's scheduled flights are likely to leave but services should return to normal on Monday.
Ireland 21-23 Wales (05.02.2012 17:48:21)Wales stage a thrilling comeback to launch their Six Nations campaign with a 23-21 victory over Ireland in Dublin.
Chelsea 3-3 Man Utd (05.02.2012 19:39:02)Manchester United climb off the canvas to snatch a point at Chelsea as Javier Hernandez's header crowned a superb comeback from 3-0 adrift.
Pakistan set England huge target (05.02.2012 14:27:27)England face a mammoth task to avoid a series whitewash after Azhar Ali's composed 157 keeps Pakistan in control of the third Test in Dubai.
The rush to the scooter (03.02.2012 12:58:35)Scooters are becoming increasingly popular as people look to cut costs and stretch their budgets, but could the boom spark safety problems?
Meet the galanthophiles (02.02.2012 02:29:41)Why is the modest snowdrop creating a "mania" among plant lovers that puts other flowers in the shade?
Huhne's exit 'a loss to cabinet' (04.02.2012 12:32:54)Chris Huhne's resignation as Energy Secretary will be a loss to the cabinet and the Lib Dems, his former parliamentary private secretary tells BBC News.
High Streets bid for £1m funding (04.02.2012 12:35:58)The government is looking for 12 run down High Streets in England to share £1m as a part of plans proposed by TV retail guru Mary Portas.
Labour: Banks must serve society (03.02.2012 18:34:55)Ed Miliband calls for a culture of "one nation banking" in which financial institutions are not "isolated" from the rest of the economy and society.
VIDEO: House of Commons (02.02.2012 16:51:20)Ministers will "unwind" any tax avoidance schemes being used by public sector employees, Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander has announced.
VIDEO: Churchill and protege reunited (05.02.2012 09:38:20)Paintings by Winston Churchill have gone on display alongside works by the now-famous Moroccan artist, Hassan El Glaoui, who owes his career to Churchill.
VIDEO: Flowers and thanks for the Queen (05.02.2012 20:09:27)The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have attended a church service on the eve of the Diamond Jubilee anniversary of her accession to the throne.
VIDEO: Legionella Britons die in Spain (03.02.2012 20:17:14)Three British men have died and three more people are in hospital after contracting Legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Spain.
The latest stories from the Sport section of the BBC Sport web site.
Ireland 21-23 Wales (05.02.2012 17:48:21)Leigh Halfpenny kicks a last-minute penalty as Wales launch their Six Nations campaign with a 23-21 victory over Ireland in Dublin.
Chelsea 3-3 Man Utd (05.02.2012 19:39:02)Manchester United climb off the canvas to snatch a point at Chelsea as Javier Hernandez's header crowned a superb comeback from 3-0 adrift.
Newcastle 2-1 Aston Villa (05.02.2012 16:26:08)Papiss Demba Cisse marks his Newcastle debut with a stunning strike that helps his side beat Villa to move back up to fifth in the table.
Lawrie triumphs in Qatar Masters (05.02.2012 14:58:52)Scotland's Paul Lawrie shoots a final-day 65 to win the Qatar Masters and continue his fine start to 2012.
Hull FC 20-20 Warrington Wolves (05.02.2012 18:33:11)England international Ben Westwood misses a last-minute conversion chance as Warrington draw with Hull FC.
Fit-again Flood back with England (05.02.2012 20:23:03)Toby Flood is recalled to the England squad for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy after recovering from a knee injury.
Murray hopes for home Fed Cup tie (05.02.2012 14:18:08)Captain Judy Murray hopes to capitalise on Britain's successful Fed Cup week by bringing the side back for a home tie for the first time in 19 years.
Boonen wins Tour of Qatar opener (05.02.2012 16:17:37)Tom Boonen wins the opening stage of the Tour of Qatar as Britain's Mark Cavendish makes his Team Sky debut.
Sizing Europe beats rival Big Zeb (05.02.2012 16:42:48)Champion Chaser Sizing Europe beats old rival Big Zeb by 15 lengths at Punchestown to win the Tied Cottage Chase.
F1 2012: The new cars on the grid (05.02.2012 19:00:15)A look at the new faces (and in some cases noses) that will be on show when the new F1 season starts in March.
VIDEO: Gatland hails 'world class' North (05.02.2012 19:00:10)Wales coach Warren Gatland describes George North as "world class" after his power and poise help Wales to a 23-21 Six Nations win over Ireland in Dublin.
VIDEO: Best goes over for Ireland in Dublin (05.02.2012 17:07:35)Ireland's first-half pressure against Wales is rewarded after Tommy Bowe's side step creates space for the rampaging Rory Best and the Irish hooker dives over for the simplest of tries.
VIDEO: Priestland magic puts in Davies (05.02.2012 16:51:33)A lovely pass from Rhys Priestland allows Jonathan Davies to score the opening try of the first half at the Aviva Stadium to give Wales a lead over Ireland. (UK users only)
VIDEO: BBC pundits on Laidlaw's no try (04.02.2012 21:17:00)BBC Pundits Jerermy Guscott, Jonathan Davies and Andy Nicol discuss the TMO's decision not to award Scotland's Greig Laidlaw a try against England at Murrayfield.
VIDEO: Scotland 'bitterly disappointed' – Robinson (04.02.2012 21:18:45)A despondent Scotland coach Andy Robinson reflects on his side's 13-6 Six Nations defeat by England at Murrayfield, and admits his side must "keep on practising" after an error-strewn display.
VIDEO: Very proud day - Robshaw (04.02.2012 20:46:18)England captain Chris Robshaw says his team-mates were "outstanding" against Scotland as Stuart Lancaster's new-look side opened their Six Nations campaign with their first win at Murrayfield in eight years.
VIDEO: Saint-Andre satisfied with win (04.02.2012 18:51:04)France boss Philippe Saint-Andre is pleased with his side's winning start to the Six Nations, but insists they need to move "to a different" level when they face Ireland in Paris next weekend.
VIDEO: Swann praises five-wicket Panesar (05.02.2012 21:30:31)England bowler Graeme Swann praises fellow spinner Monty Panesar as the left-armer takes fives wickets to help England dismiss Pakistan for 365, setting England 324 to win the third Test.
VIDEO: Villas-Boas slams 'absurd' penalty (05.02.2012 21:09:51)Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas says both his team and referee Howard Webb "lost control of the match" after seeing his side relinquish a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
VIDEO: 'Fightback epitomises English game' (05.02.2012 19:53:44)Sir Alex Ferguson praises Manchester United's character after they come from behind to earn a dramatic 3-3 draw with Chelsea, saying the match was "the epitome of English football".
VIDEO: Cisse goal something special - Pardew (05.02.2012 17:48:29)Newcastle boss Alan Pardew sings the praises of new singing Papiss Demba Cisse, who marked his debut with a stunning match-winning goal against Aston Villa.
VIDEO: Newcastle an example - McLeish (05.02.2012 17:48:26)Alex McLeish says his Aston Villa side deserved something out of their 2-1 defeat at Newcastle, but admits the home side "worked their socks off" and are an example to some of his players.
VIDEO: Baumann's dramatic win in Chamonix (05.02.2012 16:09:07)Austria's Romed Baumann wins the men's super combined in dramatic fashion as he narrowly beats French skier Alexis Pinturault by 1.10 seconds in the slalom run at Chamonix.
VIDEO: GB beat Germany in semi-final (05.02.2012 02:28:53)Great Britain beat Germany 2-0 in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Argentina, where they will face the hosts in Sunday's final.
VIDEO: Cook calls for 'mental toughness' (04.02.2012 18:03:09)England opener Alastair Cook says the team's top six batsmen will need to show "serious character" if they are to have any chance of rescuing the third Test against Pakistan in Dubai.
VIDEO: Oxlade-Chamberlain 'surprises' Wenger (04.02.2012 17:56:10)Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits "surprise" at Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's development as the 18-year-old forward claims his first two Premier League goals in a 7-1 win over Blackburn.
VIDEO: We let ourselves down - Kean (04.02.2012 18:08:47)Blackburn manager Steve Kean admits that his side "let themselves down" in a 7-1 Premier League thrashing away to Arsenal.
VIDEO: Pulis fury at play-acting 'disease' (04.02.2012 19:40:00)Stoke manager Tony Pulis believes that players over-reacting to tackles is a "disease" affecting football as Robert Huth is sent off in a 1-0 home defeat to Sunderland.
Jonathan Agnew column (05.02.2012 16:02:25)"It is very important that whatever happens tomorrow, England front up and fight"
Super League 2012 guide (30.01.2012 14:00:19)BBC rugby league commentator Dave Woods gives his pre-season verdict on how Super League XVII will unfold
Judoka Fallon ends Olympic dream (03.02.2012 16:17:45)Britain's former world judo champion Craig Fallon says it was an easy decision to retire five months before the 2012 Olympics.
Raiders aim for BBL Trophy final (03.02.2012 11:29:05)Plymouth Raiders captain Anthony Rowe says his side are relishing the chance to take on Milton Keynes Lions in their two-legged BBL Trophy semi-final.
Yuvraj diagnosed with lung cancer (05.02.2012 10:49:16)India batsman Yuvraj Singh is undergoing treatment for cancer in the United States his physiotherapist confirms.
Lance Armstrong team probe closed (04.02.2012 01:04:32)US prosecutors close an investigation into allegations of criminal conduct over doping claims in a cycle team partly owned by Lance Armstrong.
Stoke duo after World Cup success (02.02.2012 10:16:18)Stoke-on-Trent and England duo Adrian Lewis and Phil Taylor are odds-on favourites to win the World Cup of Darts, which starts in Hamburg on Friday.
Norfolk lifts quad singles title (28.01.2012 11:26:36)Britain's Peter Norfolk wins his fifth Australian Open quad wheelchair singles title with victory over David Wagner.
Capello opposes FA Terry decision (05.02.2012 22:44:16)England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.
Ferrari unveil innovative new car (03.02.2012 15:27:50)Ferrari unveil their 2012 Formula 1 car, saying they have a "responsibility" to win from the start of the season.
Rhythmic gymnasts launch appeal (24.01.2012 20:08:45)Britain's rhythmic gymnasts launch an appeal against their exclusion from Team GB for the Olympic Games, accusing their governing body of misinforming them.
GB set up final against Argentina (05.02.2012 02:19:11)Great Britain beat Germany 2-0 to reach their first Champions Trophy final, where they will face hosts Argentina.
Lorenzo wants to cut bikes' speed (03.02.2012 16:54:24)Former world champion Jorge Lorenzo wants organisers to cut the top speed of the sport's new bikes for safety reasons.
Danson helps GB into semi-finals (03.02.2012 00:44:47)Two goals from Alex Danson help Great Britain beat South Korea 4-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.
Wigan 16-20 Huddersfield (05.02.2012 18:42:32)Larne Patrick runs in two tries as Huddersfield shock Wigan at the DW Stadium to ruin Shaun Wane's first game in charge..
Lock Davies cited for tip tackle (05.02.2012 19:43:59)Wales coach Warren Gatland reveals lock Bradley Davies has been cited for the tip tackle that saw him sin-binned in their win over Ireland.
GB into Fed Cup World II play-off (04.02.2012 19:39:56)Great Britain qualify for the Fed Cup World Group II play-offs by beating Austria through wins from Anne Keothavong and Elena Baltacha.
Injury sidelines Newcastle's Best (05.02.2012 18:17:37)Newcastle striker Leon Best might be sidelined for up to six weeks with a knee injury sustained in the 2-1 win over Aston Villa.
Hearts 1-1 St Johnstone (05.02.2012 17:12:14)St Johnstone battle back to claim a Scottish Cup fifth-round replay against top flight rivals Hearts.
Caulker issues Swansea challenge (05.02.2012 00:55:09)Steven Caulker challenges his Swansea City side to maintain their current top 10 Premier League status until the end of the season.
Armagh 0-10 1-7 Cork (05.02.2012 17:48:17)Armagh fight back from six points down to snatch a draw against Cork in the National Football League Division 1 opener at the Athletic Grounds.
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