Much of Britain braced for snow
Heavy snow is forecast for most of the UK later, with warnings of likely disruption to rail, road and air travel.
Arrests at Syrian embassy protest
Six people were arrested overnight during a protest at the Syrian embassy in London over an alleged massacre in Homs, Scotland Yard says.
FBI probes Anonymous phone hack
The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.
High Streets bid for £1m funding
The government is looking for 12 run down High Streets in UK to share £1m as a part of plans proposed by TV retail guru Mary Portas.
Games Makers start 2012 training
Thousands of London 2012 'Games Maker' volunteers are to begin their first training sessions at Wembley Arena.
Younus and Azhar punish England
Younus Khan hits an unbeaten century to move Pakistan closer to a series whitewash over UK on the second day of the third Test in Dubai.
Robshaw relishing Scotland battle
Chris Robshaw says UK's young side will not be daunted by Saturday's Six Nations opener at Murrayfield.
VIDEO: Are councils ready for snow?
Temperatures in parts of the UK plunged to -11C (12F) on Thursday night, and forecasters are warning of a bitterly cold spell and snow showers over the weekend. But are councils prepared?