December 2004 in Britain and Ireland - 27 December 2004

27 December 2004

  • At least 15 Britons have been reported dead, including 10 in Thailand, and thousands more are stranded in the aftermath of Sunday's earthquake in south-east Asia. (BBC)
  • Police are to trial a scheme in seven areas of the UK which will allow them to impose on-the-spot fines for vandalism and underage drinking. (BBC)
  • Two men have been arrested in connection with an incident where a man died after being stabbed at a Christmas party in London. (BBC)
  • Cricket - South Africa close their first innings with a score of 339. England start their second innings and reach 30/0 by the close of play. (scorecard)

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