Somali Islamists lose last stronghold (Guardian Unlimited)
Somali Islamists lose last stronghold (Guardian Unlimited)
Government troops backed by Ethiopian tanks capture last militant-held city as all Somalis ordered to hand in weapons.
Many reasons to be cheerful (Cambridge Evening News)
PEOPLE living in Royston have many reasons to have a Happy New Year, according to Hertfordshire County Council.
City goes ahead with New Year fun (BBC News)
Cardiff keeps to its plan to see in the New Year with its Calennig event although other UK celebrations are abandoned.
Pit bulls handed over to council (BBC News)
Pit bull terriers are handed in and destroyed ahead of Northern Ireland’s first amnesty.
Dutch brothels take city to court (BBC News)
Amsterdam brothel owners take the city council to court over its decision to close many sex businesses.
Concerns over hospital services (BBC News)
Council leaders in County Durham seek assurances over the future of some services at a 67m hospital.
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