Two Bodies Found In Snowdon

Two bodies have been found on Snowdon by rescuers searching for brothers who went missing following a weekend trip. Mountain rescue teams from Llanberis and RAF Valley had started searching for the pair on Sunday night and resumed early on Monday morning. North Wales Police said no formal identification had been made but they believed they were the missing men. The brothers from the Weston-Super-Mare area had arrived in Snowdonia on Friday and had intended climbing Snowdon.

Teenager Dies After Fall From Tree

A teenage boy has died after falling from a tree at a park in Kent. South East Coast Ambulance Service said it received reports that a boy had fallen from a rope swing at Knole Park, near Sevenoaks on Saturday afternoon. Kent Air Ambulance and a road ambulance were sent to the scene but paramedics were unable to resuscitate the teenager, who had severe head injuries. An ambulance service spokesman said the boy, aged 15, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident.

Man Dies After Berkshire Crash

A man has died after crashing his car in Berkshire. Police were called to the A340 between Theale and Tidmarsh at about 7.45am after reports that a Vauxhall Vectra estate car had come off the road. The driver, who has not been formally identified but is believed to be local, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said it was not clear how the crash happened and have appealed for any witnesses to contact them. The road was closed until 1215 GMT.

£1m Grants take Cyclists Further

Colchester, Exeter and Leighton-Linslade are to be given over £1 million of extra funding for cycling facilities, under plans announced today by Transport Minister Paul Clark. The three areas are part of the Department for Transport's 'Cycling Demonstration Towns' project, and already receive European levels of funding for cyclists. This announcement will allow them to develop local schemes further, encouraging more people to take to their bikes. The new facilities being introduced include extending the cycle network in Leighton-Linslade and a longer cycle route in Colchester. This will run from the North Colchester regeneration area through High Woods and the Country Park to Colchester railway station and on to the town centre providing commuters and shoppers alike with safe routes throughout.

Driving Tests Affected By Bad Weather

No practical driving tests have been conducted across most of Great Britain today because of the bad weather. A statement issued by the Driving Standards Agency, said as the test is designed to assess a driver's ability under normal conditions, it would be unfair to undertake the tests in the wintry conditions. Bad weather, such as ice and snow, do not allow examiners do this and could also compromise the safety of test candidates, examiners and other road users. Test routes are being checked regularly and testing may commence if the weather improves. Candidates who are affected will have their tests automatically rebooked and should receive confirmation from in approximately three working days. They can check the status of and manage their test appointments at www.direct.gov.uk/drivingtest.

(JM/BMcC)