It will become a sub-centre, along with five others, under proposals to reduce the number of UK coastguard stations.

BBC: Reduced operation for Humber coastguard

In addition, there would be one sub-centre operating 24 hours a day in Dover, and the small centre at London would remain unchanged.

BBC: Coastguard plan raises 'serious safety concerns'

Whereas the immediate focus of the Centre will be sub-regional and regional, the scope will ultimately be international.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

Dr Michel Alary, an Aids specialist in the department of medicine at Laval University and the Saint-Sacrement Hospital Research Centre, said that the extremely high temperatures in sub-Saharan African countries could prevent the gel working there if it requires room temperature to be effective.

BBC: Condoms

Repairs to a Reading town centre road have been further delayed due to sub-zero temperatures and the discovery of Medieval remains.

BBC: Reading Friar Street cracked road surface

Lord Mandelson told MPs the Italian contractor at the centre of the strike had been brought in because another sub-contractor had been unable to finish the job on time.

BBC: EU workers 'no impact' on UK jobs