Saturday 18 May 2013
New York mayor Michael Bloomberg and civic officials on Long Island have decided to start rationing petrol in the wake of devastating storms.
Petrol will be available to drivers with licence plate numbers ending in an odd number starting on Friday morning.
Drivers with plate numbers ending in an even number can access fuel on Saturday.
Mr Bloomberg said that only 25% of the city's petrol stations are open. He estimated the tight supplies could last another couple of weeks.
Press Association
JANE Given and her footballer husband, Shay, were famous for raising funds for charity.
The Big Bang Theory star Simon Helberg has said the show feels stronger than ever, as the sixth series ended on US screens.
Alesha Dixon proved a hit with the male contestants in this week's Britain's Got Talent auditions.
Ratings for the American Idol finale plunged to a record low for the 12-year-old show.
Chart star George Michael has been airlifted to hospital for treatment to head injuries after a motorway accident - the latest car drama for the troubled singer.
Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell, 48, today entered not guilty pleas to a series of alleged child sex offences at Manchester Crown Court.
Bucks Fizz hit Making Your Mind Up has been named the nation's favourite UK Eurovision song more than three decades after its triumph.
Favourites Denmark could prove a disaster for bookies if they land their predicted win at the Eurovision Song Contest tomorrow night.
George Michael has received minor injuries in a car crash, his publicist said today.
Chart star George Michael has been airlifted to hospital for treatment to head injuries after a motorway accident - the latest car drama for the troubled singer.
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