National News Headlines
Lottery couple defend benefit claim
A couple who scooped a £10.2 million lottery jackpot have defended their right to claim benefits more than six years later.
House price confidence 'improves'
Optimism in the housing market has grown in recent months, with more Britons predicting prices will rise this year than those forecasting a fall, a study has found.
Court martial for WikiLeaks soldier
An army intelligence analyst accused of the biggest leak of classified information in US history will face a court martial.
Britain braced for widespread snow
Parts of Britain have been placed on amber alert as the country lies in wait for widespread snow.
Five held in Syria embassy protest
Five people have been arrested after gaining entry to the Syrian embassy in London as a protest erupted at the building, Scotland Yard said.
1,000 people expected in marches
More than 1,000 protesters are expected to take part in marches by two opposing campaign groups.
Towns regeneration contest launched
The Government has launched a competition to find 12 areas to share £1 million under a drive to regenerate town centres.
Huhne 'must forfeit severance pay'
Chris Huhne faces pressure to decline a £17,000-plus severance payment available to him after he quit his job as a Cabinet minister to fight a criminal charge of perverting the course of justice.
New cancer cases 'up 30% by 2030'
New cases of cancer could rise 30% in the UK by 2030, experts have warned.
Search on for 'cruise-fall' Briton
A search is under way for a British passenger who apparently went overboard from the world's biggest cruise ship in waters near Mexico.
Rhyming plea over library closures
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has penned a poem in protest at planned library closures.
National & World Sport
MoreBest calls for Ireland consistency
Rory Best has urged Ireland to build on the consistency they displayed during the World Cup when their RBS 6 Nations opens against Wales on Sunday.
Mancini cool over strikers' form
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is backing his misfiring strikers to get his side's title charge back on track.
Gerrard: Suarez return will lift us
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes the return of Luis Suarez will help the club in their bid to secure a top-four finish and win some silverware.
