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01/07/2009 03:05 AM
Cases have 'cut UK terror threat'
The terrorist threat to the UK has been reduced by a series of successful criminal prosecutions, the head of MI5 says.


01/07/2009 12:37 AM
Doubts raised on measles target
Plans to wipe out measles by 2010 may be dashed after high levels of the disease are recorded in European countries.


01/07/2009 12:31 AM
Radon gas action needed across UK
All new homes built in the UK should be fitted with measures to prevent the build-up of the potentially harmful gas radon, say researchers.


01/07/2009 12:29 AM
Tetris 'helps to reduce trauma'
Playing the computer puzzle game Tetris might help reduce the effects of traumatic stress, say UK researchers.


01/07/2009 12:24 AM
Record high for videogaming sales
Sales of videogame software and hardware in the UK hit an all time high, figures from the industry trade body show.