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Freeze hits Christmas getaway with roads closed and flights delayed

Heavy snow causes chaos as thousands were forced to abandon their plans for a Christmas getaway Comments

Jailed British backpackers are cleared of fraud in Brazil appeal

Two British backpackers who were jailed for fraud in Brazil have been acquitted when it emerged police had obtained information to secure their arrest illegally Comments

Showbiz: Simon Cowell: Joe McElderry doesn't deserve to be stuck in chart fight

X Factor winner Joe McElderry does not deserve to be 'stuck in the middle' of a fight for the Christmas number one single, Simon Cowell said Comments

Accountant locked up for acid attack at High Court

Litigant with an 'obsessional hatred' of the legal profession has been jailed indefinitely for an acid attack on a team of lawyers at the High Court Comments

At least a dozen children feared to be victims of �honour� killings

Police investigating about a dozen cases of missing children in Britain who they fear may be victims of 'honour-based' violence, it has emerged Comments

Tiger Woods married wife to boost image, claims �mistress�

Tiger Woods only married former model Elin Nordegren to boost his public image, it was claimed today Comments

Davina stranded in car for eight hours but keeps twittering

TV presenter Davina McCall was one of hundreds of motorists left trapped in their cars by the snow Comments

Apologetic mnister to repay �21,000 rent expenses

Culture Minister Sion Simon faces fresh questions after he admitted paying �40,000 in rental expenses to his sister Comments

Sport Sport feed

Football: Chelsea set for Jose Mourinho reunion in Champions League

Jose Mourinho will have a chance to get his own back on his old employers after Inter were paired with Chelsea in draw for the first knockout round Comments

Football: Robbie Keane facing axe after Spurs' Christmas party

Robbie Keane is facing an uncertain future at Tottenham following his role in organising a Christmas party behind Harry Redknapp's back Comments

Cricket: The drinks are on Makhaya Ntini as England battle on

Forget Centurion, this is Rourke�s Drift as England face the ferocious South Africans with the sun beating down, missiles whistling past and backs firmly to the wall Comments

The Bank of England added fuel to the raging row over City bonuses as one of its senior officials decreed that an exodus of bankers to Geneva and other low-tax countries could be "a price worth paying" Comments

Capital�s businessmen doubt Darling�s ideas to beat slump

Most London�s businesses leaders say the Government does not have the right ideas to get Britain out of recession and is failing to get grips with the country�s finances Comments

Foster's hit by Christmas wine sales slump

Declining demand this Christmas for Australian wines including Penfolds and Rosemount today led to a warning from drinks group Foster's that profits would suffer Comments

Entertainment Entertainment feed

Theatre: Glossy and knowing � a first Knightley from Keira in The Misanthrope

The Misanthrope, a play about the perils of celebrity and falsity of the media seems the perfect platform for Keira Knightley's West End debut. Comments

Film: Hey, good looking Avatar

At a rumoured $300 million, James Cameron�s fantasy adventure could be the most expensive film ever made � Avatar's spectacular visuals show it was money well spent. Comments

Showbiz: The new NME girl who dared take on the might of Simon Cowell

Interviewing Simon Cowell held no terrors for the music magazine�s first female editor, she tells Liz Hoggard. Comments

Showbiz: Guy Ritchie to recreate his Mayfair pub (lock, stock and beer barrels) in New York and LA

Guy Ritchie is planning to open two pubs in America following the success of his Mayfair pub. Comments

Film: Nine is a musical makeover for Fellini

Nine captures the La Dolce Vita atmosphere with some �lan, reminding us that the Italian version of showbiz is much the same as that of Hollywood but with a great deal more disorganised gusto Comments

Showbiz: Video: Jessica Simpson denies Tiger Woods rumours

Jessica Simpson denies rumours she had an affair with Tiger Woods, whose wife is reportedly leaving him Comments

Film: Here come the St Trinians girls again

Judging by the first of the new St Trinian's films, we shouldn't have expected more than rudimentary farce from the second Comments

Showbiz: London trumps Hollywood as movie premiere location

London is overtaking Hollywood as the home of the movie premiere. Comments

Life & Style

The best books to give children for Christmas

From the Nativity donkey's story to a Kung-Fu-Cow, here's our round-up of the year's best books to give children of all ages Comments

The Finest Wines of Tuscany and Central Italy

Best wine books of the year

A round-up of 2009's leading wine titles, from Andrew Neather Comments

Travel: Celebrate Christmas California-style

Turn traditional rules on their head and escape for a holiday season with a difference Comments

Rock books of the year

From the decline of records and the demise of Michael Jackson to the staying power of Ozzy Osbourne, Richard Godwin finds plenty to mull over in the top titles Comments

Sweet wines for Christmas

Some sweet wines go with Christmas pudding; others will be better with lighter desserts over the holidays Comments

Health & Beauty: Ditch your trainers and run barefoot

He comes from a long line of shoemakers but Galahad Clark tells Liz Hoggard that ditching your trainers is one of the best things you can do for your feet Comments

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Travel: Tallinn is a Baltic fairytale

Tallinn is a curious mix of Disney-like charm, Soviet kitsch and modern aspiration, as Paul Tierney reports Comments

Health & Beauty: Saying no to botox

For anyone taking a medical rest from botulism injections or who wants to appear fresher without looking like a Stepford Wife, up-to-date help is at hand Comments

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