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6 FirstNews Issue 290 23 december 2011 – 5 January 2012THE NEWS IN PICTURES19 decemberQingdao, China: A lion cubthat was abandoned by itsmother rests at a wild animalzoo. Workers in the zoo willfind another way to feed theone-month-old cub.19 december damascus, syria: A picture of Syrian president Basharal-Assad hangs from a building as supporters gather to support the government.There has been a lot of fighting in the country for the past nine months.19 december surrey, uk: Members of the Chapel Royal choir skate during aphotocall at the Hampton Court Ice Rink. The event was aimed at highlighting a new charity, TheChoral Foundation, which is hoping to raise £1.5m to fund choir-led music lessons for the choristersand the refurbishment of the historic organ in the Chapel.17 december Jakarta, Indonesia: Workers clean the amazing creations atthe first International Sand Sculpture Festival. Artists from 11 countries created 40 large sandsculptures of world-famous figures and landmarks.22 december MELKSHAM, ENGLAND: A semi-detached house is lit up with Christmaslights.The trend to decorate the outside of houses – which became popular in the USA during the1960s – continues in the UK. Some of the larger displays raise money for charities.18 december doha, Qatar: Qatariheritage policemen ride camels during the GulfEmirate’s National Day celebrations.For more pictures and videos go to www.firstnews.co.uk/news-in-pictures
FirstNews Issue 290 23 december 2011 – 5 january 2012OUR STORIESFor more home news, pictures and videos go to www.firstnews.co.uk/news7UKCull agreedSome people are unhappy afterplans have been agreed for a trialbadger cull in the UK. The trialis to see if killing badgers willhelp stop the spread of a diseasecalled bovine TB, which affectscows. If it is successful, the cullcould become a regular thing.There are a lot of strong opinionsabout the proposed cull, but theGovernment thinks it is the bestway to try to tackle the problem.Bovine TB kills cattle and spreadsvery quickly among them.PembrokeshireStone originsFor the first time ever, historiansthink they have pinpointed theexact locations where the stonesthat form Stonehenge came from.It has long been thought theycame from Wales. Now researchersfrom National Museum Walesand Leicester University havesupported this. They say the giantrocks come from within 70m(230ft) of Craig Rhos-y-felin, nearPont Saeson. No-one knows howthey were moved to Wiltshire.EssexMixed resultsA survey has discovered thatEssex is home to one of the bestand one of the worst primaryschools in England. Figuresrevealed by the Governmentshow that St Margaret’s Church ofEngland School in Halstead is oneof the best-performing schools,while a school in Billericay wasbottom of the list.Home NewsScotlandWeather recordScotland has received moreextreme weather warnings inDecember 2011 than any otheryear. As First News went topress, more than 30 weatherwarnings had been issued forflooding, snow, ice and strongwinds – three times the amountof previous years. Experts predictthat Aberdeen is the city mostlikely to have a white Christmas.BelfastGyms for everyonePlans have been approved tobuild two outdoor gyms topromote healthy living. Sitesfor seven more gyms will bepresented to Belfast City Councilin January. The equipment willinclude a selection of differentapparatus to encourage peopleto get active.TeessideAirport for saleDurham Tees Valley Airport is upfor sale. The airport is currentlyowned by shareholders, butthe company with the largestportion of the shares hasdecided they want to sell. Theairport will continue to operateas normal while a new buyer isfound. Local MPs have alreadyannounced they would like it tostay as an airport and hope thenew buyers will agree.FAST WEATHERFACTS1814 saw the last ‘frost fair’(pictured) on the Thames,when the ice on the river wasthick enough for stalls andamusements to be set up on it.THEWEEK’SWEATHERwith Jonathan PowellFrom Friday 23 December 2011to Thursday 5 January 2012Week in generalSlender chance of a whiteChristmas.Friday 23 DecemberScotland/N Ireland– rain/sleet. Day 5c/41fNight 1c/34f. Strongsouthwesterly.England/Wales – rain, west.Drier, east. 8c/46f Night 3c/37f.Strong southwesterly.Christmas eveScotland/N Ireland –rain. Day 6c/43f Night2c/36f. Strong southwesterly.England/Wales – rain, west.Drier, east. 9c/48f Night 4c/39f.Strong southwesterlyChristmas dayScotland/N Ireland –rain. Day 7c/45f Night3c/37f. Strong southwesterly.England/Wales – rain, west.Drier, east. 8c/46f Night 4c/39f.Strong southwesterly.Boxing dayinto 2012Turning drier and colder,with some snow possibleover Scotland.FACT FILETHE WEEK IN NUMBERS117,000 pounds will bespent creating a state of the art splashpark in Swindon, which will be free foreveryone to use.690,850 pounds ishow much a manuscript written byCharlotte Brontë has sold for at auction.A French museum now owns themanuscript, which dates back to 1830.30 months is how long aman has been jailed for aftersetting up a Facebook pageencouraging people to take partin the August riots.13,500 military troopswill be used to help provide securityat the London 2012 Olympics.600 zoo visitors have been the firstto see the new giant pandas at EdinburghZoo. The pandas have gone on display forthe first time this week.10 rare paintings by Leonardo daVinci are going on display at BirminghamMuseum and Art Gallery from 13 Januarytill 25 March, to celebrate the Queen’sDiamond Jubilee year.
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