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UK Economic Growth Exceeds Expectation

The UK economy has fared better in the third quarter of the year than expected growing by 0.6% between July and September. Official figures from the Government found that the level of growth exceeded their previous estimates of 0.5%. According to the findings by the Office of National Statistics, growth was driven by strong performance in the service sector and construction. However, the estimate for the second quarter of the year was revised down from 0.1% to zero by the ONS. The office also said the UK's current account deficit in the same period was £15.2bn, the highest on record.

Details Of London Rioters Published

The personal details and photographs of 66 people jailed in connection with the summer riots in London have been published by the Metropolitan Police (Met). The Met said it had issued the names of those convicted of offences such as violent disorder, burglary and handling stolen goods, while images of them have been published on the force's Flickr page. The announcement comes four months after the August incidents where almost 3,500 arrests were made.Det Supt Robin Bhairam said: "My thanks go out to all of those members of the public who have come forward and named those involved in these sickening acts of violence."

Average House Price Drops Slightly On Year

Statistics from the Land Registry have revealed the average price of houses have dropped slightly in 2011. The average price paid for a property in England and Wales in 2011 was £161,727, compared to £164,916 last year. Average prices by property type are now £255,788 for a detached dwelling, £153,158 for that of a semi-detached, £122,867 for a terraced property and £150,949 for a flat. Meanwhile, the most expensive property sold in England and Wales in 2011 was for £19.25 million for a detached house in Hampstead, north London. The cheapest property sold in England and Wales in 2011 was for £16,000 for a terraced house in Middlesbrough.

(DW)