UPDATE 1-Cold spell kills grains in east, south Ukraine | Reuters

KIEV, Feb 9 (Reuters) - A fierce cold spell has killed most of the winter barley and winter rapeseed crops and seriously damaged wheat in Ukraine's eastern and southern regions, while threatening winter crops and slowing exports in Russia.

BBC News - Ice leads to rise in Lancashire hospital visits

Icy conditions in Lancashire have led to a large increase in the number of people needing hospital treatment.

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