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Cumbria floods: RAF evacuates 200:

Severe flooding has hit Cumbria. The RAF evacuated more than 200 people from the town of Cockermouth.

The town centre was cut off and RAF helicopters were called in to rescue people trapped by the rising waters. The Guardian reports the mountain rescue teams and fire crews were ...

Les Arcs opening & hosting European Film Festival:

The French ski resort of Les Arcs is to host the first European Film Festival. The festival coincides with the opening of the resort for the 2009/10 season.

The European Film Festival will run from 5 to 12 December with daily screenings. According to The Guardian, the festival ...

BA increases St Kitts and Nevis flights from Gatwick:

British Airways (BA) is increasing its flights to St Kitts and Nevis. The carrier will add new flights from next spring.

From March, BA will operate its service between Gatwick and St Kitts and ...

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