1.   Egypt and Jordan welcomed news of the deal as a major breakthrough.

2.   Environmental groups welcomed the news that the area would be protected.

3.   I thought Jasper would welcome this news, but he was distant.

4.   People living near a disused factory have welcomed the news that it is to be demolished.

5.   The news has been welcomed by environmentalists including Greenpeace, who have recommended that the Okavango be protected as a World Heritage site.

6.   The people of the Milton Keynes have welcomed the news.