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01/07/2009 06:07 AM
Freezing temperatures hit new low
Temperatures plunge to -12C in Oxfordshire on the coldest night so far of Britain's big freeze.


01/07/2009 05:15 AM
UK pinpointed for measles figures
The UK is named as one of the worst countries in Europe for measles, dashing global hopes to eradicate the disease by 2010.


01/07/2009 03:05 AM
Cases have 'cut UK terror threat'
The terrorist threat to the UK has been reduced by a series of successful criminal prosecutions, the head of MI5 says.


01/07/2009 12:31 AM
Radon gas action needed across UK
All new homes built in the UK should be fitted with measures to prevent the build-up of the potentially harmful gas radon, say researchers.


01/07/2009 12:29 AM
Tetris 'helps to reduce trauma'
Playing the computer puzzle game Tetris might help reduce the effects of traumatic stress, say UK researchers.