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30 December 2010 Last updated at 01:37

A year in pictures 2010 - UK

More than 5,000 people braved an obstacle course in Perton, Staffordshire, officially dubbed the world's "most dangerous taste of mental and physical pain". They paid for the privilege of enduring mud, freezing lakes, barbed wire and fire.

The general election was one of the most unpredictable and memorable in decades. Gordon Brown's efforts to meet ordinary voters backfired when, thanks to a microphone that had been left on, he was heard calling a Labour voter a "bigoted woman".

The third TV debate, a week before polling day, was the final chance to land a knockout blow. David Cameron delighted grassroots Tories by ditching some of his "big society" rhetoric in favour of a more traditional message on immigration and Europe.

A parliamentary debate was called to consider the future of the steel industry on Teesside. The Corus blast furnace was shut down on 19 February. The site had been at risk since April 2009 when international buyers pulled out of a 10-year contract.

Chelsea manager, Carlo Ancelotti hailed a "great season" after the club sealed a Premier League and FA Cup double beating Portsmouth at Wembley. The Italian believed that Petr Cech's spot-kick save in the 56th minute was a crucial turning point.

Twelve people were killed and 25 injured by gunman, Derrick Bird, who opened fire in west Cumbria. The first fatality was his twin brother, David, in Lamplugh. His body was found in a wooded area near Boot.

David Cameron called for closer trading ties between Europe and China - but said the UK still had "deeply-held concerns" over human rights. Ending the UK's two-day trade mission, he urged China to further open its markets and correct trade imbalances.

Singer George Michael was charged with driving under the influence of drugs and possession of Class C drugs. He was sentenced to eight weeks in prison, fined 拢1,250 and given a five-year driving ban.

The Royal Navy's newest and largest attack submarine HMS Astute ran aground off Skye on Scotland's west coast. Described as the stealthiest ever built in the UK, the 拢1bn boat was being put through sea trials and was not armed.

After all the fears of a possible debacle - street protests and a poor turnout - there was a tangible sense of relief as thousands cheered and waved flags as Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Mass in Birmingham on the final day of his visit to the UK.

Soul legend Stevie Wonder helped the Glastonbury Festival celebrate its 40th anniversary with a crowd-pleasing set to close the event. Muse and Gorillaz topped the bill on the other nights.

Goal-line technology was back on the agenda after Fifa revealed the 2010 World Cup was to be the last under the existing refereeing system. Fifa said that TV replays showing Frank Lampard scoring a goal against Germany was a "bad day" for the organisers.

Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, described violence in north Belfast as a "setback against the huge progress made in recent times". Petrol bombs were thrown by rioters in the Ardoyne area and police officers used water cannon.

Police involved in a six-hour stand-off with a gunman, Raoul Moat, fired two Taser stun guns at him, it emerged. Moat shot himself after officers cornered him by a river in Rothbury, Northumberland, following a week-long manhunt.

The number of British military deaths in operations in Afghanistan since 2001 stands at 348 after a soldier was killed in an explosion in Afghanistan on Tuesday as he helped to clear an area of bombs.

The Bloody Sunday killings were unjustified and unjustifiable, Prime Minister David Cameron said, announcing the findings of the Saville Report. Thirteen marchers were shot dead on 30 January 1972 in Londonderry when British paratroopers opened fire.

Colin Montgomerie said regaining the Ryder Cup was a "very proud moment for all of Europe" after a thrilling final day at Celtic Manor. The United States took it down to the wire, but Graeme McDowell beat Hunter Mahan to secure a 14陆-13陆 win.

Protesters gathered outside Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's Cheshire home, following an announcement he wanted to leave the club. He later changed his mind. The player was already in the spotlight amid allegations about his private life.

Local residents march in a procession carrying the coffin of Linda Norgrove during her funeral on the Isle of Lewis, in the Western Isles of Scotland. The aid worker was killed in a failed rescue attempt in Afghanistan.

Prince William spoke of his and fiancee Kate Middleton's happiness, as the newly-engaged couple faced the cameras for the first time. The couple, both 28, will marry on Friday, 29 April, after he proposed while on holiday in Kenya in October.

Students staged protests across the UK as MPs debate controversial plans to increase university tuition fees. Some left university buildings they were occupying to join pupils and lecturers marching on the streets - many converged on Westminster.

Questions were raised about the police handling of the protests after a car carrying the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall was attacked. A window was smashed and paint thrown at the royal couple's vehicle.

The Christmas travel plans of thousands were in disarray as Arctic weather conditions hit Britain. Several airports closed and train services were cancelled due to heavy snowfall in many areas.

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