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House prices 'fell 15.9% in 2008'
House prices fell by 15.9% last year, according to the latest survey by the Nationwide building society.
Scots housing market 'best in UK'
The fall in house prices in Scotland has been less dramatic than in the UK as a whole, according to the latest figures.
Four arrested over armed robbery
Four people are arrested over an armed robbery in which a couple and their two young children were threatened.
Pipe bomb is found outside house
A pipe bomb is discovered outside a house in the Fairyknowe Park area of Newtownabbey following a telephone warning.
Cones hotline
The lasting legacy of John Major's much ridiculed plan
Sales fall at Next and Debenhams
Next and Debenhams see sales fall over the Christmas period, as a survey puts UK consumer confidence at a new low.
Warnings issued amid Arctic chill
The Met Office issues severe weather warnings as temperatures in the UK plummet as low as -10C (14F) overnight.
Hospital mobile bans can be eased
Hospitals in England should consider allowing more liberal use of mobile phones, it is to be announced.
Schools close due to icy weather
Freezing temperatures cause some schools in Wales to close, while emergency services are braced for a busy day.
Tevez issues warning to Man Utd
Carlos Tevez reiterates his desire to stay at Manchester United but says he will leave if his ongoing contract negotiations are not sorted out.
Transport group's £350m blueprint
Walking, cycling and public transport must play a bigger role in the future of local travel, a new report says.
Papers focus on economic chill
Fittingly for this time of year, there is a sense of eras ending - and new ideas emerging in the papers.
Crime maps delivered on internet
Every police force in England and Wales now has an online crime map, as pledged by the government.
Baby P official in sacking appeal
The former head of children's services at the council at the centre of the Baby P case appeals against her dismissal.
Wonder years
A BBC journalist remembers his first job - at Woolworths
Nine get Queen's bravery awards
Nine people, including a police officer killed during an anti-terror raid, are awarded bravery awards by the Queen.
Females 'less physically active'
Females are less physically active at both ends of life than their male counterparts, two studies suggest.
Final Woolworths stores to close
The final closure of the remaining 200 Woolworths stores is due to take place, the retailer's administrator says.
Community service hit by strike
A strike by council staff in Glasgow could disrupt the courts sentencing people in the community.
Medal for murdered terror officer
A police officer who was murdered as he tried to restrain a suspected terrorist is awarded a posthumous medal.
Cracking up
How Waterford Wedgwood ran out of steam
Seaside mission
Grand but faded, Blackpool strives to revive its fortunes
UK short-selling ban to be lifted
A ban on the short-selling of financial shares is to be lifted, the UK's financial regulator confirms.
Blair to get US Medal of Freedom
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will be awarded the US's highest civilian award next week, the White House confirms.
Cameron's savings tax pledge
David Cameron proposes to axe tax on basic rate taxpayers' savings and to increase pensioners' tax free allowances.
Wedgwood in administration
Iconic china and ceramics firm Waterford Wedgwood goes into administration as the economic slowdown hits sales.
Taped-up woman 'died from cold'
An 83-year-old woman found dead with her legs bound with duct tape may have died from hypothermia, say police.
Blackburn edge Blyth in FA Cup
Carlos Villanueva's goal earns Blackburn victory over non-league Blyth Spartans in the FA Cup third round.
A 91-year-old author's book on ageing is nominated for prize
Author Sebastian Barry and 91-year-old Diana Athill are among five authors shortlisted for the Costa Book of the Year.
Holes give edge to MoD armour
Scientists from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) have devised ultra-hard vehicle armour to protect military personnel.
Boro determined to keep Downing
Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing hands in a written transfer request less than a year after signing a new five-year contract at the Riverside Stadium.
'Youngsters' embarrassment' threatens future of Morris dancing
Morris dancing could be "extinct" within 20 years because young people are too embarrassed to take part, a UK Morris association warns.
A lost fortnight
You've been away for two weeks. What did you miss?
Rhys murderer attacked in prison
The teenager who murdered schoolboy Rhys Jones is attacked in jail, the Prison Service confirms.
Sexual bullying
The rise in children being abused by fellow pupils
Five ways to slay the beast of 2009
As if the start of January wasn't depressing enough, this year is predicted to be tougher than most. To help lift the gloom, five commentators each suggest an original, simple idea to revive some of ye olde feelgood factor.
A prediction that's a safe bet
Getting rich quick will look as pointless as bodybuilding, says Clive James in his weekly column.
Been and gone
Guitarists, glamour girls and other sad losses