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Big freeze: 10 below zero forecast

Forecasters say a freezing spell will tighten its grip on Britain

8:40am Tuesday 6th January 2009

A freezing spell was forecast to tighten its grip on the country as temperatures plunge towards -10C across more of the UK.

Passengers angered by price hike on the buses

Bus fares rise shock for commuters

9:30am Tuesday 6th January 2009

PASSENGERS have criticised operator First Bus after being hit with a 10 per cent rise in fares.

Widow's pride at policeman's medal

Greater Manchester Police officer Stephen Oake awarded posthumous medal for bravery

8:40am Tuesday 6th January 2009

The widow of a police officer stabbed to death during an anti-terrorist raid has spoken of her pride at the news that her husband has been awarded a posthumous medal for bravery.

'Dangerous' rapist jailed for 12 years

7:10pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

A rapist who repeatedly attacked two women — but claimed they made it up — has been jailed for 12 years.

Arson attack on garage forecourt

Arson attack on garage forecourt

11:50am Tuesday 6th January 2009

An arsonist caused thousands of pounds worth of damage after setting fire to a car on a garage forecourt in Northenden.

Masked men in hammer raid at garage

11:47am Tuesday 6th January 2009

Masked men armed with a claw hammer threatened staff during a robbery in Heywood.

Kidnap man forced to withdraw cash from bank

11:39am Tuesday 6th January 2009

A man was abducted and forced to withdraw money by armed men.

Stolen car used in street robbery

11:37am Tuesday 6th January 2009

A car was stolen from a woman in Wigan and then used in a robbery.

More misery on the trains

9:05am Tuesday 6th January 2009

Passengers on the West Coast Mainline from London to Scotland rail route are suffering yet more travel misery after three separate incidents led to delays and cancellations.

Weekly bus fares up by £1.50p

Bus fares rise shock for commuters

8:19am Monday 5th January 2009

Bus passengers travelling into work this morning discovered the price of a weekly ticket on First Bus has risen from £14 to £15.50p.


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