Sunday 5th February 2012
BBC UK News
The latest stories from the UK section of the BBC News web site.
Updated: 4 hours 46 min ago
Ice alert on roads as snow eases
Motorists are urged to take extra care in icy conditions as Heathrow Airport cancels half of its flights.
Police officer slashed with knife
A police officer is stabbed while responding to an emergency call in the Kilwilkie estate in Lurgan.
PM urged to cut wind farm subsidy
More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.
Woman hurt in gas leak explosion
A woman is hurt in an explosion at her home in Hampshire after a gas leak.
Prince's Falklands duty 'routine'
Prince William's deployment to the Falkland Islands, along with that of a warship, is "entirely routine", the UK foreign secretary says.
£800,000 Cannabis factory seized
Cannabis plants worth an estimated £800,000 are seized in East Belfast, County Antrim.
Government to oppose rail bonuses
Transport Secretary Justine Greening says she will vote against bonuses for senior Network Rail executives at the company's annual general meeting.
Queen marks Diamond Jubilee eve
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.
Swinney defends EU nationals vote
Finance Secretary John Swinney defends plans to let EU nationals living in Scotland vote in the independence referendum.
Pakistan set England huge target
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.
End Bouncers 'pessimism,' says MP
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
Three rare kea chicks, which are classified as a "vulnerable" species, are hand-raised by staff at a west Cornwall attraction.
Two brothers charged with murder
Two brothers are charged with murder after a body was found at a house in Rochdale.
Man, 85, robbed at cash machine
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.
Syria veto a mistake, says Hague
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.
Drivers warned of icy conditions
Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care as the icy conditions around England look set to continue overnight and into Monday.
Gas explosion homes evacuated
Two people are injured and 10 homes evacuated after a gas explosion in West Yorkshire.
Planning disputes to be reviewed
Some of Northern Ireland's longest running planning disputes could be settled within the next few weeks.
VIDEO: 'Just one more drink' alcohol warning
A new television advertising campaign in England is warning against the temptations of "just one more" drink.
VIDEO: MPs urge PM to cut wind farm subsidy
More than 100 Conservative MPs have written to David Cameron calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.