World & UK News for 1 January 2012

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Man dies after falling from canoe Jan 01 2012

A man has died after falling out of a canoe in a steep-sided river gorge in Cornwall, police said.Read

Man charged with student's murder Jan 01 2012

A 20-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Indian student Anuj Bidve, who was shot dead on Boxing Day.Read

Man arrested over shooting murder Jan 01 2012

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 22-year-old was killed in the early hours of New Year's Day.Read

Police kept busy on New Year's Eve Jan 01 2012

Police and ambulance services across the country were in high demand on New Year's Eve dealing with a string of incidents as revellers saw in the start of the Olympic year.Read

Teenagers held over party death Jan 01 2012

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the death of a man who was fatally injured at a New Year's Eve party.Read

Soldier killed in explosion named Jan 01 2012

A soldier killed in an explosion in Afghanistan has been named as Private John King, 19.Read

Bid for Ark Royal dive site boosted Jan 01 2012

The Royal Navy's former flagship, the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal, could be moving closer to ending her days as a wreck for divers after the campaign behind the plan received millions of pounds of financial backing.Read

Guards hurt in blast at ex-colliery Jan 01 2012

Two security guards are in a critical condition in hospital after they were seriously injured in an explosion at an ex-colliery.Read

Le Vell cleared of child sex claims Jan 01 2012

Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell has been cleared of child sex allegations.Read

Crowds throng capital for parade Jan 01 2012

Hundreds of thousands of people have lined the streets of the capital to watch the New Year's Day Parade celebrating the start of the Olympic year.Read

Strong quake hits off Japan coast Jan 01 2012

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 has struck under the sea several hundred miles south of Japan, shaking buildings in the capital, but officials said there was no danger of a tsunami.Read

Man arrested in gun murder probe Jan 01 2012

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 22-year-old man was killed in the early hours.Read

Duke joins royals at church service Jan 01 2012

The Duke of Edinburgh has joined the rest of the royal family for the New Year's Day church service.Read

Man dies in New Year party assault Jan 01 2012

A man died after he was assaulted at a New Year's Eve party, police said.Read

Japan rattled by strong earthquake Jan 01 2012

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 earthquake has struck off the shores of Japan's southern Pacific island.Read

Fireworks and confetti herald 2012 Jan 01 2012

Revellers erupted in cheers amid a confetti-filled celebration in New York's Times Square to welcome in the new year, part of star-studded celebrations and glittering fireworks displays around the world to usher in 2012.Read

Big Ben chimes herald Olympic year Jan 01 2012

Big Ben made sure the Olympic year was welcomed with a bang as hundreds of thousands of revellers were treated to a stunning display of fireworks launched from the tower at midnight.Read

Police move to foil Olympic fixers Jan 01 2012

A dedicated police intelligence unit is to be introduced at the London 2012 Games tasked with identifying illegal betting practices and attempts to fix events, according to reports.Read

World welcomes 2012 with fireworks Jan 01 2012

With glittering fireworks and star-studded celebrations from New Zealand to New York's Times Square, the world eagerly welcomed a new year and hope for a better future, saying goodbye to a year of hurricanes, tsunamis and economic turmoil that many would rather forget.Read

Two 'seriously hurt' in explosion Jan 01 2012

Two men have been seriously injured after an explosion at a former colliery, police have said.Read

Sir Terry reveals 'difficult' times Jan 01 2012

Sir Terry Wogan has revealed how "difficult" he found it appearing on radio at the height of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.Read

'Human shield' vow over Kim Jong Un Jan 01 2012

North Korea has welcomed the New Year with a message saying the army, ruling party and people will become "human shields" to defend Kim Jong Il's son and successor "unto death".Read

New year liver detox 'is futile' Jan 01 2012

Going on a new year detox to cleanse your liver is "medically futile", health experts have warned.Read

Half of smokers 'unaware of risks' Jan 01 2012

More than half of smokers do not appreciate the risks associated with the habit, the NHS has said.Read

Immigration curb 'will miss target' Jan 01 2012

The Government's immigration curbs will not be enough to achieve David Cameron's target of cutting net migration to the "tens of thousands", a think-tank has warned.Read

Rail watchdog warns of fare rises Jan 01 2012

Fare rises of almost 11% await some train commuters when they return to work on Tuesday after the Christmas break, rail customer watchdog Passenger Focus said.Read

Police to meet with victim's family Jan 01 2012

British police officers are to fly to India today to meet with the family of the student murdered on Boxing Day in Salford.Read

Archbishop: Don't forget the young Jan 01 2012

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called on the public in his New Year message not to give up on the younger generation despite the "horrific" scenes during the summer riots.Read

Celebrities join New Year revelry Jan 01 2012

Celebrities took to Twitter to wish their fans a happy new year.Read

Big Ben lights up New Year skyline Jan 01 2012

Big Ben made sure the Olympic year was welcomed with a bang in a stunning display that saw fireworks launched from the tower at midnight.Read

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