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Dec 3, 2010 16:14 UTC

For the past week, snow was more than just a single story, it encompassed many stories. This week’s Best of Britain features a selection of pictures ranging from a sheep in a winter landscape to students determined to protest despite the snow. There’s a West Ham United player frolicking after scoring a goal and the trace footprints of pedestrians walking down a London street.

Also included are photos of Elton John guest editing The Independent, the cries of anguish as a fallen soldier is lead through Wootton Bassett and football fans distraught that the World Cup will not be coming to England in the near future.

A sheep is seen covered in snow in a field near Middleham, December 1, 2010. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis

Demonstrators march through the snow during protests about student fees and maintenance grants in London November 30, 2010. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor

West Ham United's Jonathan Spector celebrates his second goal against Manchester United during their match at Upton Park in London November 30, 2010. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett

A man strolls down a snow covered street in central London December 2, 2010. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Family members watch as the repatriation cortege carrying Guardsman Christopher Davies passes through the town of Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire, November 25, 2010. Guardsman Davies is the 100th British soldier to be killed in Afghanistan so far this year. REUTERS/Kieran Doherty

Elton John (R) chats with Simon Kelner, editor of The Independent newspaper at their editorial offices in London November 30, 2010. John is the guest editor of the special World Aids Day edition of the British daily. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez