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GREEK FERRY DISASTER At least 40 people have died after a Greek passenger ferry sank after hitting rocks late last night. Four British naval ships played a crucial role in the rescue operation alongside dozens of fishing boats more than three miles off the port of Paros. The 34-year-old ferry boat Express Samina sank while carrying 511 passengers, including at least two Britons who were found clinging to rocks in the swelling seas before being picked off by a helicopter to safety. 5 News brings you the latest on the disaster and looks at the safety record of the Greek passenger lines plus what measures holidaymakers can take before heading off to the islands.
BLAIR GETS SHIRTY The heat was on for Blair yesterday, and it showed judging by the state of his stain-soaked shirt. But what's the impression of Blair's pledges from the people in the know? We find out from a health specialist in Brighton just whether the Government's promises on cancer services are vital shot in the arm.
SMALL IS SAFE, SAY CAR COMPANIES The much-maligned Skoda has been named as one of the safest small cars in a new report published today. Putting its image as a chaep and cheerful mechanical bucket well and truly in the past, the Skoda Fabia is one of seven cars given a four-star rating in the European New Car Assessment Programme. 5 News reports from a car dealership in Middlesex.
BILLY THE NEW MONTY? The latest hot Brit flick premiers in Leicester Square tonight, which is set to continue the current trend successful blockbusters from Britain. Billy Elliott tells the story of a young lad who discovers a talent for ballet against the backdrop of the miners strike in a struggling Teesside town during 1984. 5 News visits the town where the film was shot to see if it could spark a revival of the graceful dance in the North.
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