National News
Tory MPs rebel against wind farms
More than 100 Tory MPs have written to David Cameron calling for a dramatic cut in subsidies to onshore wind farms and more influence for local people to stop them being built.
Barton's Terry tweets under review
Footballer Joey Barton could be in trouble with the Attorney General after posting a series of comments online about John Terry ahead of his trial for allegedly racially abusing Anton Ferdinand.
Syria veto shames UN, says Hague
Russia and China have faced international outrage for blocking attempts to end the violence in Syria as 22 people were arrested and two police officers injured in London protests.
Miliband in call over NHS reforms
Ed Miliband has called for a concerted effort to force the Government to abandon its health reforms, warning critics had only three months to halt a "dangerous leap in the dark" for the NHS.
Young 'lack attention for Dickens'
Modern-day children are not being educated to read with the attention span necessary for a Dickens novel, a leading expert said as the country prepares to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the revered author.
Labour chiefs in Doughty tribute
Labour leaders past and present are mourning the death of millionaire Nigel Doughty, the owner of Nottingham Forest and a major party donor.
Man released in missing woman probe
A man detained by police on suspicion of murder has been released without charge as fears grew for the welfare of a missing woman.
Man arrested over teacher murder
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a retired schoolteacher.
UK snowbound as big freeze begins
Heavy snow has blanketed Britain as the first widespread big freeze of the winter brought dumps of up to 16cm, grounded planes and raised fears of transport chaos.
CCTV shows man 'jump' from ship
A British passenger who disappeared from the world's biggest cruise ship in waters near Mexico can be seen jumping overboard in CCTV footage, the cruise line said.
William begins Falklands RAF tour
The Duke of Cambridge has taken to the skies over the Falkland Islands in a six-week tour of duty.
Local News
MoreWeather warning from police
POLICE have warned residents to take extra precautions this weekend as temperatures continue to drop and heavy snowfall is expected.
Region wakes up to blanket of snow - send us your pictures
The region woke up to a blanket of snow after heavy falls during the night.
UKIP wades in on Muslim taxi driver row
A UKIP politician has told the Advertiser he will support a blind man's complaint about a Muslim taxi driver who allegedly refused to let his guide dog in his cab.
Stevenage woman tells of PIP implant nightmare
A STEVENAGE mum-of-three who had her breasts enlarged with implants that are now at the centre of a health scare has told the Advertiser of her desperation to get them removed.
National Sport
Azhar stretches Pakistan lead
England managed just one wicket on the third morning of the final Test as Azhar Ali completed a painstaking century in Pakistan's second-innings 295 for three.
