In a telephone call to the Defence Secretary John Reid, the Russian Defence Minister, Sergei Ivanov, today paid tribute to the work of the British team in the rescue of the trapped Russian submersible.   

The Royal Navy team which played a vital role in the international rescue of seven Russian sailors trapped in a sunken submersible, are this morning celebrating a successful end to their mission.   

Drivers on the country's motorways and major 'A' roads are reminded this week to drive safely and courteously by keeping left when not overtaking.