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"Within 10 minutes... it had caught hold really badly," homeowner Steve Nott told the BBC.
The ice-skating duo are best known for their winning performance at the 1984 winter Olympics.
The broadcaster and maths teacher is appointed an MBE for his services to public libraries.
A scheme that started four years ago, brings primary school pupils together with elderly residents living nearby.
Archive video shows the Royal Family attending a traditional Christmas service 40 years ago.
The annual food fight festival ''Els Enfarinats'' has left the Spanish town of Ibi covered in flour and egg shells.
A venue says it has carried out a "thorough investigation" after the incident.
The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.
Organised by Sounds Better CIC, the Sing and Breathe project sessions take place weekly.
Voters in Myanmar's election say the poll is taking place in a "climate of fear", the BBC's South East Asia Correspondent Jonathan Head reports.
Scientists say volcanic activity at the site, which frequently erupts, had intensified this week, with craters continuously emitting ash.
Dr Bernadette Hard describes the symptoms of the rare "brain sag" condition she suffered.
The meteor could be seen blazing through the night sky over Japan's Mount Fuji
Ms Allen's long haired miniature dachshund, Buddy, ran off after fireworks "just started out of nowhere" startling the dog.
British people are taking the plunge in search of better weather, a superior work-life balance and better pay.
It is the manager's 13th leading role over a career spanning 13 years.
Video shows one of the few Christmas Day swims to go ahead, as more Boxing Day dips are called off.
Some of the lamps - which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder - are available to loan for up to three weeks.
The King's Christmas message calls for unity in a divided world.
Pope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.
