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UK & World News for 21 November 2009

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10 pregnant servicewomen sent home Nov 21 2009

Ten British servicewomen on operations in Afghanistan have been sent back to the UK in the past six months after falling pregnant.Read

Death of canoeist in flooded river Nov 21 2009

A canoeist pulled from a river during Saturday's stormy conditions has died, the fire service said.Read

Poll boost for Brown as Tories drop Nov 21 2009

Gordon Brown has been boosted by a poll suggesting the Tories' lead has been slashed.Read

Vaccine call over 'new' swine flu Nov 21 2009

People in Wales at risk of contracting swine flu have been urged to get vaccinated against the virus after it emerged five people have been diagnosed with a strain resistant to Tamiflu.Read

£1 million pledged to flood victims Nov 21 2009

Gordon Brown has pledged an extra £1 million of Government money to help flood-hit communities in Cumbria after the heaviest rainfall since records began flooded houses, swept away bridges and claimed the life of a policeman.Read

Archbishop and Pope meet in Rome Nov 21 2009

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and the Pope have agreed to "consolidate" the relationship between their two churches.Read

Town out to honour fallen soldiers Nov 21 2009

A town centre came to a standstill as thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects to two soldiers killed in Afghanistan.Read

Brown pledges £1m to flood victims Nov 21 2009

Gordon Brown has pledged an extra £1 million of Government money to help flood-hit communities in Cumbria.Read

Death bridge 'structurally sound' Nov 21 2009

A bridge which collapsed sending a policeman tumbling to his death in a swollen river was inspected last year and found to be "structurally sound", a council said.Read

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