UK

'Nail bomb' caused pub blast
An explosion in the doorway of a pub is thought to have been caused by a device packed with nails.
05:43 Friday 19th October 2001

Callow hosts gramophone awards
The 25th Gramophone Awards - the classical music recording industry's "Oscars" - are being held today.
05:18 Friday 19th October 2001

Timing of radiotherapy crucial in rectal cancer treatment
A medical report says radiotherapy before a rectal cancer operation reduces risk of further cancer and death.
05:09 Friday 19th October 2001

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Pave way for recovery, firms tell Brown
The Chancellor is being urged to use his pre-Budget statement to prepare the ground for economic recovery next year.
04:49 Friday 19th October 2001

Couple reveal suicide pact in letter to newspaper
An elderly couple who publicised their double suicide pact by writing a letter to a newspaper are recovering in hospital after taking overdoses of pills.
04:38 Friday 19th October 2001

Governments plan response to Stormont crisis
The British and Irish Governments are planning their response to the latest crisis to hit Northern Ireland's troubled power-sharing government.
03:43 Friday 19th October 2001

Britain, France and Germany talk military tactics
The leaders of Britain, France and Germany are to hold talks on their military tactics in the counter-terrorism offensive in Afghanistan.
03:43 Friday 19th October 2001

Ministers launch drive to recruit social workers
The Government is to launch the first recruitment drive to encourage people to become social workers.
03:30 Friday 19th October 2001

More results awaited as public plump for mayors
Supporters of bringing more US-style directly-elected executive mayors to councils in Britain are awaiting further referenda results after the idea was backed by three areas.
03:30 Friday 19th October 2001

Le Carrie spies his 70th birthday
Today's celebrity birthdays include:
03:20 Friday 19th October 2001

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