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UK and World News for 21 November 2009

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10 pregnant servicewomen sent home Nov 21 2009

Ten British servicewomen on operations in Afghanistan have been sent back to the UK in the past six months after falling pregnant.Read

Death of canoeist in flooded river Nov 21 2009

A canoeist pulled from a river during Saturday's stormy conditions has died, the fire service said.Read

Poll boost for Brown as Tories drop Nov 21 2009

Gordon Brown has been boosted by a poll suggesting the Tories' lead has been slashed.Read

Vaccine call over 'new' swine flu Nov 21 2009

People in Wales at risk of contracting swine flu have been urged to get vaccinated against the virus after it emerged five people have been diagnosed with a strain resistant to Tamiflu.Read

£1 million pledged to flood victims Nov 21 2009

Gordon Brown has pledged an extra £1 million of Government money to help flood-hit communities in Cumbria after the heaviest rainfall since records began flooded houses, swept away bridges and claimed the life of a policeman.Read

Archbishop and Pope meet in Rome Nov 21 2009

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and the Pope have agreed to "consolidate" the relationship between their two churches.Read

Town out to honour fallen soldiers Nov 21 2009

A town centre came to a standstill as thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects to two soldiers killed in Afghanistan.Read

Death bridge 'structurally sound' Nov 21 2009

A bridge which collapsed sending a policeman tumbling to his death in a swollen river was inspected last year and found to be "structurally sound", a council said.Read

Brown pledges £1m to flood victims Nov 21 2009

Gordon Brown has pledged an extra £1 million of Government money to help flood-hit communities in Cumbria.Read

Expert warning over new swine flu Nov 21 2009

Tamiflu-resistant swine flu which has broken out in Wales will become much more common as the virus mutates, a flu expert said.Read

Brown visits flood devastated area Nov 21 2009

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has arrived in Cumbria to see flood damage and meet people affected by the record breaking rainfall in the area.Read

Man dies after nightclub shooting Nov 21 2009

A man has died in hospital and another victim is being treated for gunshot wounds after a shooting at a nightclub.Read

Flood residents braced for deluges Nov 21 2009

The emergency services are searching homes as residents braced themselves for more rain after England's wettest day on record caused chaos, flooding homes, sweeping away bridges and claiming the life of a policeman.Read

Atom smasher up and running again Nov 21 2009

Scientists have switched on the world's largest atom smasher for the first time since the £6bn machine suffered a spectacular failure more than a year ago.Read

Police should see all crime victims Nov 21 2009

Every victim of crime should be visited by the police, irrespective of how serious the offence, Home Secretary Alan Johnson has indicated.Read

TV show Jordan must eat jungle bugs Nov 21 2009

Katie Price is gearing up for yet another Bushtucker Trial on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! - but this time she will be partnered by a fellow contestant.Read

More rain due in floods chaos area Nov 21 2009

The emergency services are braced for more heavy rain after England's wettest day on record claimed the life of a "heroic" policeman and left thousands of others counting the cost of flooded homes and businesses.Read

Fearful pirate-held pair in TV plea Nov 21 2009

The British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates have spoken on camera for the first time to warn that their captors are "losing patience" and could kill them within a week.Read

Alcohol prices 'could rise by 10%' Nov 21 2009

Alcohol prices could rise by 10% next year because of tax increases, the head of a major brewer has said.Read

Over 300,000 homes standing empty Nov 21 2009

The number of empty homes in England reached its highest level for five years during 2008.Read

Children in Need total hits £20.3m Nov 21 2009

The BBC Children in Need appeal total has passed the £20 million mark after a galaxy of stars turned out for the television extravaganza.Read

Bank outlines plans to rein in risk Nov 21 2009

The Bank of England has outlined plans for "top-up" charges to boost bank balance sheets, as it sought to add the "missing ingredient" to financial regulation.Read

Supermarket deals worse than 2008's Nov 21 2009

Supermarkets are giving customers more money-off deals in the run-up to Christmas but they offer smaller savings than last year, research has suggested.Read