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Final day for Woolworths

The last remaining Woolworths stores will close on Tuesday

2:11pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

The last remaining Woolworths stores will close their doors for the final time at the end of trading.

Lotto winner buys toys but not shop

Trina and Mark Myatt from Hemel Hempstead celebrate after winning £1,014,308

2:11pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

A man who promised to buy his son a toy shop if he won the Lottery had to backtrack when he scooped more than £1 million.

Big freeze sparks travel chaos

Forecasters say a freezing spell will tighten its grip on Britain

2:11pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

Britain's big freeze caused chaos as thousands of motorists were left stranded in the busiest day of breakdowns in five years.

Crossing death woman is named

The wreckage of a car on the track at a level crossing in Spalding

2:11pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

A woman driver killed after her car was hit by a train on a level-crossing may have died trying to save rail passengers from derailment, it has emerged.

Warning to M&S amid job cuts claims

Marks & Spencer is expected to axe more than 1,000 jobs as the credit crunch bites

2:11pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

High Street giant Marks & Spencer has been warned that it could face a series of employment tribunal cases if it announces a huge number of redundancies when it unveils new financial figures on Wednesday.

'Turbulent year' for homes market

House prices fell by 15.9% during 2008, the biggest annual drop on record

2:11pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

Britain's biggest building society has said house prices fell by a record 15.9% during 2008 as it warned the property market was in for another turbulent year.

MPs' warning over Baby P appeal

Sharon Shoesmith appeals over sacking following Baby P case

2:11pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

Opposition politicians have warned that there should be no "reward for failure" after the children's services boss who lost her job over Baby P's death launched an appeal against her sacking.

Call to let patients use mobiles

With relaxed guidelines, patients can use mobiles in hospitals

2:11pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

Hospital patients will be able to use mobile phones on wards after official policy guidelines are relaxed.

Call to Israel over Gaza supplies

Douglas Alexander said the UK Government would give £4 million of aid to Gaza

2:11pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

Efforts to provide immediate support to those suffering in Gaza have been boosted by £4 million from the UK Government.

Tory plan to 'Get Britain Working'

David Cameron with Susan Williams, Leader of Trafford Council, at the Lowry Theatre

2:11pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

David Cameron has met business leaders to discuss how to lead Britain out of the economic slump, at the Tories first Get Britain Working forum.

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I too, played in bands in the St Albans area in the 80's, as Rik did. It is a real shame to hear of his death. Clietelle, as much as any rock band in the area at that time, were responsible for keeping interest in the genre alive and kicking. Many bands, including the band I was in (Schutt) had a lot to thank Rockit , Stevie T, Phil and, not least of all, Rik (Clientelle)for, in that respect. RIP Rik Taylor  − R Church, Woodbridge

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Congratulations to the people of Hertfordshire for excelling in the Bush Shoe-Smack game! As an American, I would like to hit him perhaps even more than you do since he has harmed our country most of all (except, of course, Iraq which is essentially in shambles.) What is the secret of your ability? I'm trying to improve my game--I'm only up to 12 smacks before my time runs out. I wish you a New Year filled with all good things and, again, my contratulations on your Bush-smacking skills--brilliant.  − AustinJulie, Austin, Texas, USA

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