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23:45 Match of the DayLive - Match of the Day Live Charlie Hodgson celebrates after scoring a try for EnglandScotland 6-13 England

Gary Lineker presents highlights of Saturday's Premier League clashes. (UK users only)

England's new-look side give interim coach Stuart Lancaster the best possible start by claiming a first win at Murrayfield in eight years.

Scotland 6-13 England

Highlights - Scotland 6-13 England Watch

23:40 Stansted airport closed temporarily for snow clearance; some flights diverted elsewhere Stansted airport closed temporarily for snow clearance; some flights diverted elsewhere
23:30 Manchester City beat Fulham 3-0 to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League Stansted airport closed temporarily for snow clearance; some flights diverted elsewhere
Former Cuban President Fidel Castro appears in public for the first time since April 2011 to launch a two-volume book of memoirs Manchester City beat Fulham 3-0 to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League
Republican voters in Nevada take part in caucuses to decide the state's choice of presidential nominee Former Cuban President Fidel Castro appears in public for the first time since April 2011 to launch a two-volume book of memoirs
UN resolution on Syria vetoed by Russia and China Republican voters in Nevada take part in caucuses to decide the state's choice of presidential nominee
23:15 Colombia emerald tsar faces probe
Mexico 'cartel enforcer' detained
22:35 Grit truckBig chill: Snow blankets UK towns Watch01:54 Grit truckBig chill: Snow blankets UK towns Watch01:38
22:30 Charlie Hodgson celebrates after scoring a try for EnglandScotland 6-13 England Match of the DayLive - Match of the Day Live

England's new-look side give interim coach Stuart Lancaster the best possible start by claiming a first win at Murrayfield in eight years.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of Saturday's Premier League clashes. (UK users only)

Highlights - Scotland 6-13 England Watch

Scotland 6-13 England

22:25 Man City 3-0 Fulham Cook seeks character from England
Cook seeks character from England GB see off Germany to make final
Send us your feedback on the new-look BBC Sport website Man City 3-0 Fulham
22:20

Snow is falling across much of the UK, from southern Scotland to the English Midlands, disrupting flights and leading to calls for drivers to take care.

Snow has fallen across much of the UK, with dumps of up to 10cm expected in places, causing disruption to flights and leaving roads treacherous.

21:10 A view of Brownsea, Dorset, with the sea frozenWarning as heavy snowfall hits UK Traffic on a snow-covered motorwayWarning as heavy snowfall hits UK
Hodgson scores England try Watch Highlights - Scotland 6-13 England Watch
Scots coach rues missed chances Man City 3-0 Fulham
Man City 3-0 Fulham Cook seeks character from England
Cook seeks character from England Send us your feedback on the new-look BBC Sport website
20:55 Police at firearms incident scene Baths site reopens after 11 years
Fresh protests at Syrian embassy Police at firearms incident scene
Baths site reopens after 11 years Icy roads warning for motorists
20:50 Homs: 'Capital of revolution' New protest at Syria UK mission
20:40 BBC reports from near Homs BBC reports from Homs
20:30 King's Speech premieres on stage Acting veteran Ben Gazzara dies
20:25 Cook seeks character from England Scots coach rues missed chances
Younus and Azhar punish England Cook seeks character from England
20:15 Younus and Azhar punish England Cook seeks character from England

6-0-6 - football debate Live

Younus and Azhar punish England

20:10 Protesters clash with police outside the Syrian Embassy in central London on 4 February 2012Fresh protests at Syrian embassy A view of Brownsea, Dorset, with the sea frozenHeavy snowfall leads to warnings
Arrest in missing woman inquiry Fresh protests at Syrian embassy
19:55

Saturday football Live

Man City 3-0 Fulham

19:50 Snowy scenes from around the UK Watch Snowy scenes from across the UK Watch

Six Nations

Hodgson scores England try Watch

Flooded streetSummer floods swamp Australian towns Watch01:32 Flooded streetAustralian summer floods swamp homes Watch01:32
19:45 Car bootWhat to carry in case of breakdown in snow Watch02:08 Grit truckBig chill: Snow blankets UK towns Watch01:54
Richard Taylor in disguiseHow latest malware uses disguises Watch02:02 Car bootWhat to carry in case of breakdown in snow Watch02:08
Flooded streetSummer floods swamp Australian towns Watch01:32 Richard Taylor in disguiseHow latest malware uses disguises Watch02:02
Anti-Putin rallyRival rallies on streets of Moscow Watch02:04 Flooded streetSummer floods swamp Australian towns Watch01:32
SnowElderly 'must take cold seriously' Watch02:42 Anti-Putin rallyRival rallies on streets of Moscow Watch02:04
Wembley Arena hosts Olympic Volunteers for trainingOlympic volunteers Wembley Arena hosts Olympic Volunteers for trainingOlympic 'Games Makers'

'Games Makers' attend training sessions at Wembley Arena

Thousands of volunteers attend Wembley Arena training session

19:40 Former Cuban President Fidel Castro appears in public for the first time since April 2011 to launch a two-volume book of memoirs Manchester City beat Fulham 3-0 to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League
England beat Scotland 13-6 in Six Nations match at Murrayfield Former Cuban President Fidel Castro appears in public for the first time since April 2011 to launch a two-volume book of memoirs
  • In pictures: Snow and ice hits UK
  • Tips for driving on ice and snow Watch
  • Tips for driving on ice and snow Watch
  • In pictures: Snow and ice hits UK
  • Six Nations Live

    Six Nations

    Private Bradley ManningWikileaks suspect faces court martial Watch01:11 Snow sceneEuropean freeze hits transport hubs Watch01:46
    Anti-Putin rallyRival rallies on streets of Moscow Watch02:04 Flooded streetSummer floods swamp Australian towns Watch01:32
    Flooded streetSummer floods swamp Australian towns Watch01:32 Anti-Putin rallyRival rallies on streets of Moscow Watch02:04
    19:35 Fidel Castro launches his memoirs Nevada holds Republican vote

    Former Cuban President Fidel Castro appears in public for the first time since April 2011 to launch a two-volume book of memoirs.

    Republicans in the US state of Nevada take part in caucuses to decide their choice of presidential candidate with Mitt Romney leading the field.

    Huhne's exit 'a loss to cabinet' Fidel Castro launches his memoirs
    Thousands in rival Moscow marches Huhne's exit 'a loss to cabinet'
    ANC youth leader appeal dismissed Thousands in rival Moscow marches
    Afghan civilian death toll rises ANC youth leader appeal dismissed
    High Streets bid for £1m funding
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    Labour: Banks must serve society High Streets bid for £1m funding
    Europe 'at risk of early grave'
    Afghan civilian death toll rises
    Nevada holds Republican vote
    Obama urges 'keep recovery going'
    Snow in SerbiaRussian fuel supplies shortage Watch01:38 Anti-Putin rallyRival rallies on streets of Moscow Watch02:04
    Grit truckBig freeze: Snow predicted across UK Watch01:27 Flooded streetSummer floods swamp Australian towns Watch01:32
    19:30 England beat Scotland 13-6 in Six Nations match at Murrayfield Former Cuban President Fidel Castro appears in public for the first time since April 2011 to launch a two-volume book of memoirs
    Republican voters in Nevada take part in caucuses to decide the state's choice of presidential nominee England beat Scotland 13-6 in Six Nations match at Murrayfield
    UN resolution on Syria vetoed by Russia and China Republican voters in Nevada take part in caucuses to decide the state's choice of presidential nominee
    UK Met Office issues new amber snow warnings for areas of Scotland and yellow warnings for areas of Northern Ireland UN resolution on Syria vetoed by Russia and China
  • LATEST Police investigating murder of Worcestershire pensioner Betty Yates confirm man was arrested and bailed earlier this week
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    Huhne's exit 'a loss to cabinet' Fidel Castro launches his memoirs

    Chris Huhne's resignation as Energy Secretary will be a loss to the cabinet and the Lib Dems, his former parliamentary private secretary tells BBC News.

    Former Cuban President Fidel Castro appears in public for the first time since April 2011 to launch a two-volume book of memoirs.

  • Huhne's exit 'a loss to cabinet'

  • 19:25 England captain Chris RobshawSix Nations Live Charlie Hodgson celebrates after scoring a try for EnglandScotland 6-13 England

    England beat Scotland 13-6 at Murrayfield after France beat Italy 30-12 on the opening Six Nations weekend.

    England's new-look side give interim coach Stuart Lancaster the best possible start by claiming a first win at Murrayfield in eight years.

    Younus and Azhar punish England

    Six Nations Live

    Saturday football Live

    Younus and Azhar punish England

    6-0-6 - football debate Live Saturday football Live

    Send us your feedback on the new-look BBC Sport website

    6-0-6 - football debate Live

    19:20 Jack Vettriano's The Singing ButlerJacj Vettriano's Butler in rare show Jack Vettriano's The Singing ButlerJack Vettriano's Butler in rare show
    19:05 In pictures: Snow and ice hits UK Local BBC news and information
    Tips for driving on ice and snow Watch Snowy scenes from around the UK Watch
    In pictures: Europe snowstorms In pictures: Snow and ice hits UK
  • Europe hit by Russia gas shortage
  • Tips for driving on ice and snow Watch
  • Arsenal 7-1 Blackburn

    6-0-6 - football debate Live

    19:00 England beat Scotland 13-6 in Six Nations match at Murrayfield England beat Scotland 13-6 in Six Nations match at Murrayfield
  • BBC reports from near Homs
  • US 'disgust' at Syria veto Watch
  • Activist: Homs situation 'so bad' Watch
  • BBC reports from near Homs
  • Homs: 'Capital of revolution'
  • Activist: Homs situation 'so bad' Watch
  • New protest at Syria UK mission Homs: 'Capital of revolution'
    18:55 Added England beat Scotland 13-6 in Six Nations match at Murrayfield
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  • England's Mouritz Botha is tackled by Chris Cusiter Six Nations Live England captain Chris RobshawSix Nations Live

    Scotland face England at Murrayfield after France beat Italy 30-12 on the opening Six Nations weekend.

    England beat Scotland 13-6 at Murrayfield after France beat Italy 30-12 on the opening Six Nations weekend.

    18:50 England captain Chris RobshawSix Nations Live England's Mouritz Botha is tackled by Chris Cusiter Six Nations Live
    18:45 Nevada voters choose Republican candidate Republican voters in Nevada take part in caucuses to decide the state's choice of presidential nominee
    Sea HunterUS explorers set sights on British WWII wreck's loot Watch Jack Vettriano's The Singing ButlerJacj Vettriano's Butler in rare show
    18:40 UN resolution on Syria vetoed by Russia and China Nevada voters choose Republican candidate
    Nottingham Forest owner Nigel Doughty dies aged 54, club announces UN resolution on Syria vetoed by Russia and China
    Protesters are gathering outside the Syrian embassy in London demanding its closure
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    Wikileaks suspect to face trial Police at firearms incident scene
    PolicePolice at firearms incident scene Protesters clash with police outside the Syrian Embassy in central London on 4 February 2012Fresh protests at Syrian embassy
    Fresh protests at Syrian embassy Arrest in missing woman inquiry
    Cup of rooibos teaToo hot for tea? Vesuvius and NaplesBye-bye Italy

    Could drought threaten South Africa's rooibos tea exports?

    Country's beauty not enough to keep jobless from leaving

    Colour at Kew GardensColour of summer Wembley Arena hosts Olympic Volunteers for trainingOlympic volunteers

    The greenhouse where tropical plants are brightening up winter BBC Nature

    'Games Makers' attend training sessions at Wembley Arena

    Hard times Too hot for tea?

    How poverty is changing the face of Greece's poor

    Could drought threaten South Africa's rooibos tea exports?

    10 things Colour of summer

    Twitter is more addictive than smoking, plus nine more snippets

    The greenhouse where tropical plants are brightening up winter BBC Nature

    Savings certainty 10 things

    Credit unions hope a new law will boost membership numbers

    Twitter is more addictive than smoking, plus nine more snippets

    18:25 England's Mouritz Botha is tackled by Chris Cusiter Six Nations Live England captain Chris RobshawSix Nations Live
    18:20 Large fire closes capital streets Fresh protests at Syrian embassy
    18:15 Arrest follows cash van robbery Anti-fracking demo in Enniskillen
    18:05 Briton 'seen falling from liner'
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    Scotland lead England at half-time Murrayfield after France beat Italy 30-12 on the opening Six Nations weekend.

    Scotland face England at Murrayfield after France beat Italy 30-12 on the opening Six Nations weekend.

    17:55 A view of Brownsea, Dorset, with the sea frozenWarning as heavy snowfall hits UK A view of Brownsea, Dorset, with the sea frozenWarning as heavy snowfall hits UK
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    Prince William looking at map with colleagueWilliam starts Falklands duties

    Prince William starts work as an RAF search and rescue pilot in the Falkland Islands, having arrived in the territory on a six-week routine deployment.

  • A man is arrested in connection with the murder of Worcestershire pensioner Betty Yates.

  • Chris Huhne's resignation as Energy Secretary will be a loss to the cabinet and the Lib Dems, his former parliamentary private secretary tells BBC News.

  • Forest owner Doughty found dead BBC Sport

  • England captain Chris RobshawSix Nations Live England's Mouritz Botha is tackled by Chris Cusiter Six Nations Live

    Scotland face England at Murrayfield after France beat Italy 30-12 on the opening weekend of the Six Nations.

    Scotland lead England at half-time Murrayfield after France beat Italy 30-12 on the opening Six Nations weekend.

    Forest owner Doughty found dead

    Saturday football Live

    Saturday football Live

    Arsenal 7-1 Blackburn

    Arsenal 7-1 Blackburn Send us your feedback on the new-look BBC Sport website
    17:40 A view of Brownsea, Dorset, with the sea frozenMuch of Britain braced for snow A view of Brownsea, Dorset, with the sea frozenWarning as heavy snowfall hits UK

    Heavy snow is forecast for most of the UK later, with warnings of likely disruption to rail, road and air travel.

    Snow is falling across much of the UK, from southern Scotland to the English Midlands, disrupting flights and leading to calls for drivers to take care.

  • Tips for driving on ice and snow Watch
  • In pictures: Snow and ice hits UK
  • In pictures: Europe snowstorms
  • Tips for driving on ice and snow Watch
  • Europe hit by Russia gas shortage In pictures: Europe snowstorms
    Cold weather hits sport fixtures Europe hit by Russia gas shortage
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    The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh at a Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty's 80th Birthday at St Paul's Cathedral, 15 June 2006 Diamond Queen A competitor runs through water during the Tough Guy Challenge endurance race Week in pictures
    Bacino di San Marco I, 2010Venice in solitude The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh at a Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty's 80th Birthday at St Paul's Cathedral, 15 June 2006 Diamond Queen
    Christopher HeaneyTitanic office Bacino di San Marco I, 2010Venice in solitude
    Szechenyi Bath during a winter morning in BudapestDay in pictures Christopher HeaneyTitanic office
    Kuwaiti's give a victory sign as they stand in front of a polling station in Jahra. Day in pictures Szechenyi Bath during a winter morning in BudapestDay in pictures
    HorseYour pictures Kuwaiti's give a victory sign as they stand in front of a polling station in Jahra. Day in pictures
    Fans light flares at the pitch in Port Said. Photo: 1 February 2012Football clash HorseYour pictures
    Giovanni Frescura's photograph was selected for the Nature and WildlifePhoto awards Fans light flares at the pitch in Port Said. Photo: 1 February 2012Football clash
    Colour at Kew GardensColour of summer Cup of rooibos teaToo hot for tea?

    The greenhouse where tropical plants are brightening up winter BBC Nature

    Could drought threaten South Africa's rooibos tea exports?

    A competitor runs through water during the Tough Guy Challenge endurance race Week in pictures Colour at Kew GardensColour of summer

    A selection of news pictures from around the world

    The greenhouse where tropical plants are brightening up winter BBC Nature

    Savings certainty Hard times

    Credit unions hope a new law will boost membership numbers

    How poverty is changing the face of Greece's poor

    Down's dad Savings certainty

    'A decade with my cheeky, exasperating, lovely boy'

    Credit unions hope a new law will boost membership numbers

    17:35 Nevada set for Republican vote Nevada holds Republican vote
    17:30 BREAKING NEWS LATEST
    17:20 UN resolution on Syria vetoed by Russia and China UN resolution on Syria vetoed by Russia and China
    Nottingham Forest owner Nigel Doughty dies aged 54, club announces Nottingham Forest owner Nigel Doughty dies aged 54, club announces
    Resolution on Syria vetoed at UNBreaking news Resolution on Syria vetoed at UNA mass funeral in Homs, 4 February

    A Western-backed resolution condemning the violent crackdown in Syria is vetoed at the UN Security Council by Russia and China.

    Russia and China veto an Arab and Western-backed UN resolution condemning the violent crackdown in Syria, hours after scores are killed in Homs.

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    A snow plough clears the A93 near the Spittal of Glenshee in ScotlandMuch of Britain braced for snow A view of Brownsea, Dorset, with the sea frozenMuch of Britain braced for snow

    Saturday's Scottish Cup Live

    Forest owner Doughty found dead

    17:05 Syria forces 'in Homs massacre'Bodies are laid out for a mass funeral in Homs 4 February (image from Reuters "via a third party") Resolution on Syria vetoed at UNBreaking news

    Activists say Syrian forces killed more than 200 people in Homs overnight in the worst violence since anti-government protests began - the government denies it.

    A Western-backed resolution condemning the violent crackdown in Syria is vetoed at the UN Security Council by Russia and China.

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    Bad weather hits football games Cold weather hits sport fixtures
    17:00 SYRIAN UNREST BREAKING NEWS
    US President Barack Obama condemns the 'unspeakable assault against the people of Homs' UN resolution on Syria vetoed by Russia and China
    Added Nottingham Forest owner Nigel Doughty dies aged 54, club announces
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  • Scotland tackle England at Murrayfield after France beat Italy 30-12 on the opening weekend of the Six Nations.

    Scotland face England at Murrayfield after France beat Italy 30-12 on the opening weekend of the Six Nations.

    Fire in Grafton StreetLarge fire closes capital streets PolicePolice at firearms incident scene
    Arrest in missing woman inquiry Large fire closes capital streets
    16:50 Obama urges 'keep recovery going'
    Nevada set for Republican vote
    16:45 France captain Thierry Dusautoir and Italy counterpart Sergio PairsseSix Nations Live England captain Chris RobshawSix Nations Live
    Sea freezes near coastal resort Arrest in missing woman inquiry
    16:40 policeEar bitten off in fast food queue The attack happened at the KFC on Renfield Street in GlasgowEar bitten off in fast food queue
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    France beat Italy 30-12 in Paris before Scotland tackle England at Murrayfield on the opening weekend of the Six Nations.

    Scotland tackle England at Murrayfield after France beat Italy 30-12 on the opening weekend of the Six Nations.

    16:25
  • In pictures: UK freeze
  • Tips for driving on ice and snow Watch
  • Europe hit by Russia gas shortage
    Europe freeze hits transport hubs
    16:20

    France host Italy in Paris before Scotland tackle England at Murrayfield on the opening weekend of the Six Nations.

    France beat Italy 30-12 in Paris before Scotland tackle England at Murrayfield on the opening weekend of the Six Nations.

    Village sets up fake speed camera Sea freezes near coastal resort
    16:00 Julia DonaldsonGruffalo author pens libraries protest poem Panton McLeod robot'Wall-E'-style robot cleans tower
    Charles Edwards (centre) with Jonathan Hyde and Emma Fielding in The King's Speech King's Speech premieres on stage Julia DonaldsonGruffalo author pens protest poem
    Poster 'threat' to Dujardin Oscar King's Speech premieres on stage
    Two men held over shooting death Baths site reopens after 11 years
    15:40 BBC reporter outside Homs BBC reports from near Homs
    15:35 Syria forces 'in Homs massacre'Bodies are laid out for a mass funeral in Homs 4 February (image from Reuters "via a third party") Syria forces 'in Homs massacre'Bodies are laid out for a mass funeral in Homs 4 February (image from Reuters "via a third party")
    15:30 LATEST SYRIAN UNREST
    Protesters are gathering outside the Syrian embassy in London demanding its closure US President Barack Obama condemns the 'unspeakable assault against the people of Homs'
    BBC reporter near Homs says mortars and tank rounds used in 'relentless bombardment' of city Protesters are gathering outside the Syrian embassy in London demanding its closure
  • LATEST The leader of the ANC Youth League Julius Malema loses an appeal against his suspension for bringing the party into disrepute
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    15:20 SnowdoniaSnowfall still a risk for weekend An ice climber at a frozen waterfall in the Brecon BeaconsSnowfall still a risk for weekend
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    Activists say Syrian forces killed more than 200 people in Homs overnight in the worst violence since anti-government protests began, but the government denies it.

    Activists say Syrian forces killed more than 200 people in Homs overnight in the worst violence since anti-government protests began - the government denies it.

    15:10 Police investigating murder of Worcestershire pensioner Betty Yates confirm man was arrested and bailed earlier this week Protesters are gathering outside the Syrian embassy in London demanding its closure
    The leader of the ANC Youth League Julius Malema loses an appeal against his suspension for bringing the party into disrepute BBC reporter near Homs says mortars and tank rounds used in 'relentless bombardment' of city
    BBC reporter near Homs says mortars and tank rounds used in 'relentless bombardment' of city UK Met Office issues new amber snow warnings for areas of Scotland and yellow warnings for areas of Northern Ireland
    UK Met Office issues new amber snow warnings for areas of Scotland and yellow warnings for areas of Northern Ireland Police investigating murder of Worcestershire pensioner Betty Yates confirm man was arrested and bailed earlier this week
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  • LATEST The leader of the ANC Youth League Julius Malema loses an appeal against his suspension for bringing the party into disrepute
  • BBC reporter on the outskirts of Homs BBC reporter outside Homs
    Fresh protests at Syrian embassy New protest at Syria UK mission
    15:05 Syria forces 'in Homs massacre'People walk past houses that according to residents were damaged during a military crackdown on protesters against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in Rasten near Homs, 3 February Syria forces 'in Homs massacre'Bodies are laid out for a mass funeral in Homs 4 February (image from Reuters "via a third party")
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  • BBC reporter on the outskirts of Homs
  • Arrests at UK Syrian embassy protest Fresh protests at Syrian embassy
    Live Six Nations - Fra v Ita Live Saturday's Scottish Cup Live

    Saturday's Scottish Cup Live

    Arsenal 7-1 Blackburn

    15:00 Police investigating murder of Worcestershire pensioner Betty Yates confirm man was arrested and bailed earlier this week
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    The leader of the ANC Youth League Julius Malema loses an appeal against his suspension for bringing the party into disrepute Police investigating murder of Worcestershire pensioner Betty Yates confirm man was arrested and bailed earlier this week
    BBC reporter near Homs says mortars and tank rounds used in 'relentless bombardment' of city The leader of the ANC Youth League Julius Malema loses an appeal against his suspension for bringing the party into disrepute
    Russian FM Lavrov warns West that existing wording of UN resolution on Syria not acceptable BBC reporter near Homs says mortars and tank rounds used in 'relentless bombardment' of city
    14:55 Syria forces 'in Homs massacre'People walk past houses that according to residents were damaged during a military crackdown on protesters against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in Rasten near Homs, 3 February Syria forces 'in Homs massacre'People walk past houses that according to residents were damaged during a military crackdown on protesters against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in Rasten near Homs, 3 February
    A snow plough clears the A93 near the Spittal of Glenshee in ScotlandMuch of Britain braced for snow A snow plough clears the A93 near the Spittal of Glenshee in ScotlandMuch of Britain braced for snow
    14:50 The River Swale near Reeth in Yorkshire is frozen in placesMuch of Britain braced for snow A snow plough clears the A93 near the Spittal of Glenshee in ScotlandMuch of Britain braced for snow
    Thousands in rival Moscow marches Arrest in Betty Yates murder case
    ANC youth leader appeal dismissed Thousands in rival Moscow marches
    Briton 'seen falling from liner' ANC youth leader appeal dismissed
    FBI probes Anonymous phone hack Briton 'seen falling from liner'
    BT vow fibre optic 'game changer' FBI probes Anonymous phone hack
    Man kills himself in hairdressers Arrest follows cash van robbery
    Life term for Khmer Rouge jailer
    Europe 'at risk of early grave'
    French air workers to hold strike
    Europe hit by Russia gas shortage
    Richard Taylor in disguiseHow latest malware uses disguises Watch02:02 Mike Bushell on the crashed ice track70 km/h on the crashed ice course Watch02:29
    Private Bradley ManningWikileaks suspect faces court martial Watch01:11 Richard Taylor in disguiseHow latest malware uses disguises Watch02:02
    Snow in SerbiaRussian fuel supplies shortage Watch01:38 Private Bradley ManningWikileaks suspect faces court martial Watch01:11
    Grit truckBig freeze: Snow predicted across UK Watch01:27 Snow in SerbiaRussian fuel supplies shortage Watch01:38
    SnowElderly 'must take cold seriously' Watch02:42 Grit truckBig freeze: Snow predicted across UK Watch01:27
    Queen plants treeQueen plants trees at Sandringham Watch01:58 SnowElderly 'must take cold seriously' Watch02:42
    Man standing in floodwaterHeavy rains cause havoc in Australia Watch01:15 Queen plants treeQueen plants trees at Sandringham Watch01:58
    14:25 Added Police investigating murder of Worcestershire pensioner Betty Yates confirm man was arrested and bailed earlier this week
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  • 13:55 Younus KhanYounus and Azhar punish England France captain Thierry Dusautoir and Italy counterpart Sergio PairsseSix Nations Live

    Younus Khan hits an unbeaten century to move Pakistan closer to a series whitewash over England on the second day of the third Test in Dubai.

    France host Italy in Paris before Scotland tackle England at Murrayfield on the opening weekend of the Six Nations.

    Six Nations Live

    Younus and Azhar punish England

    Saturday's Scottish Cup Live Live Six Nations - Fra v Ita Live

    Scotland v England analysis

    Saturday's Scottish Cup Live

    John Finnigan Two men held over shooting death policeEar bitten off in fast food queue
    Man held over 87-year-old's death Two men held over shooting death
    13:50 Car bootTips for driving on ice and snow Watch02:08 Car bootWhat to carry in case of breakdown in snow Watch02:08
    13:45 Hackers breach FBI-UK police call BT vow fibre optic 'game changer'
    13:40 BBC reporter near Homs says mortars and tank rounds used in 'relentless bombardment' of city The leader of the ANC Youth League Julius Malema loses an appeal against his suspension for bringing the party into disrepute
    Syrian opposition fighters tell BBC there will be concerted offensive in response to Homs killings BBC reporter near Homs says mortars and tank rounds used in 'relentless bombardment' of city
    Briton 'seen falling from liner' ANC youth leader appeal dismissed
    Afghan civilian death toll rises Briton 'seen falling from liner'
    FBI probes Anonymous phone hack Afghan civilian death toll rises
    Wikileaks suspect to face trial FBI probes Anonymous phone hack
    Lance Armstrong team probe closed Wikileaks suspect to face trial
    Saturday's Scottish Cup Live Six Nations Live

    Bad weather hits football games

    Saturday's Scottish Cup Live

    13:35 Syrian embassy in London (pic: tweetsforpeace)Arrests at Syrian embassy protest Fire in Grafton StreetLarge fire closes capital streets
    Apology for city 'slur' demanded Village sets up fake speed camera
    Grit truckBig freeze: Snow predicted across UK Watch01:27 Car bootTips for driving on ice and snow Watch02:08
    Protesters in Tahrir squareFootball protesters mass in Cairo Watch01:12 Grit truckBig freeze: Snow predicted across UK Watch01:27
    Man standing in floodwaterHeavy rains cause havoc in Australia Watch01:15 Queen plants treeQueen plants trees at Sandringham Watch01:58
    Queen plants treeQueen plants trees at Sandringham Watch01:58 Man standing in floodwaterHeavy rains cause havoc in Australia Watch01:15
    13:30 Activist: Homs situation 'so bad' Watch BBC reporter near Homs Watch
  • Homs: 'Capital of revolution'
  • Activist: Homs situation 'so bad' Watch
  • Arrests at UK Syrian embassy protest Homs: 'Capital of revolution'
    Analysis: Mid-East musical chairs Arrests at UK Syrian embassy protest
    Robshaw relishing Scotland battle Bad weather hits football games
    13:25 BREAKING NEWS LATEST
    BBC reporter near Homs says mortars and tank rounds used in 'relentless bombardment' of city BBC reporter near Homs says mortars and tank rounds used in 'relentless bombardment' of city
    BREAKING NEWS LATEST
    Syrian opposition fighters tell BBC there will be concerted offensive in response to Homs killings Syrian opposition fighters tell BBC there will be concerted offensive in response to Homs killings
    13:20 Added BREAKING NEWS Syrian opposition fighters tell BBC there will be concerted offensive in response to Homs killings
  • Activists say Syrian forces killed more than 200 people in Homs in the worst violence since anti-government protests began, but the government denies it.

    Activists say Syrian forces killed more than 200 people in Homs overnight in the worst violence since anti-government protests began, but the government denies it.

    Cattle in East YorkshireMuch of Britain braced for snow The River Swale near Reeth in Yorkshire is frozen in placesMuch of Britain braced for snow

    Heavy snow is forecast for most of the UK later, with warnings of likely disruption to rail services and on the roads.

    Heavy snow is forecast for most of the UK later, with warnings of likely disruption to rail, road and air travel.

    13:10 England celebrate a wicket by Monty Panesar (left)Pakistan v England Live Younus KhanYounus and Azhar punish England

    Younus Khan scores an unbeaten century as Pakistan reach 222-2, a lead of 180 over England, after day two of the third Test.

    Younus Khan hits an unbeaten century to move Pakistan closer to a series whitewash over England on the second day of the third Test in Dubai.

    13:05 LATEST BREAKING NEWS
    UK Met Office issues new amber snow warnings for areas of Scotland and yellow warnings for areas of Northern Ireland BBC reporter near Homs says mortars and tank rounds used in 'relentless bombardment' of city
    England bowled out for 141, a lead of 42 over Pakistan, on second day of third Test in Dubai Russian FM Lavrov warns West that existing wording of UN resolution on Syria not acceptable
    The number of civilians killed and injured in the Afghan conflict rose in 2011 for 5th year in a row - UN report UK Met Office issues new amber snow warnings for areas of Scotland and yellow warnings for areas of Northern Ireland
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    Younus Khan reaches his century as Pakistan push their lead over England past 170 on day two of the third Test.

    Younus Khan scores an unbeaten century as Pakistan reach 222-2, a lead of 180 over England, after day two of the third Test.

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    Younus Khan reaches his century as Pakistan push their lead over England past 160 on day two of the third Test.

    Younus Khan reaches his century as Pakistan push their lead over England past 170 on day two of the third Test.

    Live video - Football Focus Live Saturday football Live

    Saturday football Live

    Scotland v England analysis

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    Younus Khan reaches his century as Pakistan push their lead over England past 150 on day two of the third Test in Dubai.

    Younus Khan reaches his century as Pakistan push their lead over England past 160 on day two of the third Test.

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    Pakistan push their lead over England past 150 on day two of the third Test in Dubai.

    Younus Khan reaches his century as Pakistan push their lead over England past 150 on day two of the third Test in Dubai.

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    Pakistan push their lead over England past 130 on day two of the third Test in Dubai.

    Pakistan push their lead over England past 150 on day two of the third Test in Dubai.

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    Pakistan push their lead over England past 130 on day two of the third Test in Dubai.

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    Pakistan push their lead over England past 110 on day two of the third Test in Dubai.

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    Pakistan push their lead over England past 100 on day two of the third Test in Dubai.

    Pakistan push their lead over England past 110 on day two of the third Test in Dubai.

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    Pakistan push their lead over England past 40 on day two of the third Test in Dubai.

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    Pakistan push their lead over England past 30 on day two of the third Test in Dubai.

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    Pakistan push their lead over England past 20 on day two of the third Test in Dubai.

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    Pakistan close in on England's lead on day two of the third Test in Dubai.

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    Pakistan reach 30-2 at lunch, still trailing England by 12 runs, on day two of the third Test in Dubai.

    Pakistan close in on England's lead on day two of the third Test in Dubai.

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    Pakistan are two wickets down in their second innings, still trailing England, on day two of the third Test in Dubai.

    Pakistan reach 30-2 at lunch, still trailing England by 12 runs, on day two of the third Test in Dubai.

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    Pakistan are two wickets down in their second innings, still trailing England, on day two of the third Test in Dubai.

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    The UN Security Council is expected to vote on a resolution backing an Arab peace plan for Syria, amid fresh reports of mass killings in Homs.

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