Mar
2009
Articles from 11th Mar 2009
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Bill Kenwright: Rest of football is backing Everton FA dream
Mar 11 2009 | Everton FC News
BILL KENWRIGHT has revealed Everton have received messages of congratulations for their FA Cup exploits from all around the Premier League – including neighbours Liverpool. Read
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Liverpool FC 4, Real Madrid 0: Respect due after Champions League demolition job
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool FC Match Reports
IF this doesn’t earn Rafael Benitez respect for his European achievements at Liverpool, then surely nothing will. Read
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Rafa Benitez: Fernando Torres convinced me to let him play against Real
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool FC News
Rafael Benitez has revealed that Fernando Torres needed a pain-killing injection and all his powers of persuasion to have the chance to destroy Real Madrid. Read
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Fernando Torres leading the road to Rome for Liverpool FC after Real Madrid thrashing in the Champions League at Anfield
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool FC News
BORING eh? Liverpool rammed Juande Ramos’s pre-match taunts about their negative approach back down his throat in glorious fashion at Anfield last night. Read
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Liverpool FC captain Steven Gerrard salutes Champions League display
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool FC News
DELIGHTED Steven Gerrard saluted the “awesome” performance that crushed Real Madrid and sent Liverpool into the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Read
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Laura Davis: If reading be the food of live, pretend you know Proust
Mar 11 2009 | Comment
HERE’S an interesting fact: two-thirds of us have lied about having read a book in the hope of appearing more intelligent and sexy. Read
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Rob Merrick on politics: Raise the drawbridge
Mar 11 2009 | Comment
I HAVE found a rare upside to the recession – there is less chance of a bailiff beating you up when he smashes down your front door for not paying your bills. Read
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Masterful performance again
Mar 11 2009 | Horse Racing
IT is hard to get away from the fact that Master Minded is vastly superior to all his rivals and must surely secure a second victory in the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase (3.20pm) this afternoon. Read
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Punjabi proves a worthy Cheltenham Champion
Mar 11 2009 | Horse Racing
HE was almost the forgotten horse – and may have missed out on £1million – but Punjabi came out of the shadows to beat stable-mate and hot 6-4 favourite Binocular to land the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival yesterday. Read
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Haydock business club
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
HAYDOCK Park is backing a new raceday event to become a favourite fixture in the North West networking calendar. Read
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Beetham and Mirax sweat on Blackfriars scheme
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
PROPERTY development group Beetham is anxiously awaiting the outcome of a government inquiry into its landmark scheme in central London. Read
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Chester shopping mall to be rebranded
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
A CHESTER shopping centre is to be rebranded as its new owners put their mark on the property. Read
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Place left for the Mock Tribunal
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
THE Liverpool Daily Post is teaming up with training provider Weightman Associates to stage a day-long event – the Mock Industrial Tribunal – that aims to help employers maximise their chances of winning a tribunal. Read
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Matalan sponsor National meeting
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
AINTREE Racecourse has agreed a one-year sponsorship deal with retail chain Matalan. Read
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Property firm Sutton Kersh to manage Alexandra Tower
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
PROPERTY firm Sutton Kersh is to take over the management of Alexandra Tower, the 26-storey high-rise at Liverpool’s Princes Dock. Read
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Formby online retailer First2save eyes world leading slot through warehouse expansion
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
A “VIRTUAL” business in Formby generates very real sales of £3m and First2save founder Mark Radcliffe says it is poised to become the world’s biggest retailer at online marketplace Ebay. Read
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Student accommodation provider Mansion unveils five-fold growth plan for Liverpool
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
STUDENT accommodation group Mansion is targeting Liverpool for a five-fold expansion. Read
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Naval veteran helping firms in choppy economic waters
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
Alistair Houghton meets BOB WILLIAMS, chief executive of Chester, Ellesmere Port and North Wales Chamber of Commerce Read
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Beetham and Mirax sweat on Blackfriars scheme
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
PROPERTY development group Beetham is anxiously awaiting the outcome of a government inquiry into its landmark scheme in central London. Read
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NWDA and 4NW submit Regional Funding Advice report to Government
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
A REPORT setting out the North West’s priorities for addressing its key challenges, including the short-term impact of the economic downturn and its longer-term implications for the regional economy, has been submitted to the Government. Read
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Paint firm Johnstone’s opens new Liverpool decorating centre
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
PAINT manufacturer Johnstone’s has opened a new decorating centre in Liverpool. Read
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Volex chief executive Heejae Chae leaves company
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
THE chief executive of Cheshire electrical cabling group Volex has left the company. Read
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Liverpool insurer More Th>n reveals hidden costs of deflation for north west business
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
THE cost of running a small business in the North West has entered negative growth for the first time in recent history. Read
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Forum of Private Business calls for dedicated utilities watchdog to help firms
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
SMALL business lobby group, the Forum of Private Business (FPB), has called for a dedicated utilities watchdog. Read
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ACC Liverpool appoints Barclays Commercial Bank
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
BARCLAYS Commercial Bank has been named as the preferred banking partner of ACC Liverpool. Read
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Stagecoach invest £1.5m on Liverpool-Preston bus route
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
NINE buses costing £1.5m will be introduced by Stagecoach North West on a route which has seen passenger numbers increase by 27% in two years. Read
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Colquitt Street fashion venture Fredrick and Maddison eye international expansion
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
ENTREPRENEURS Holly Barton and Ben Macklin have designs on international stardom after their boutique proved such a hit with Liverpool’s fashionistas. Read
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In House funding question-mark
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
WARRINGTON property group In House has been forced to change its strategy due to prevailing housing market conditions. Read
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Liverpool dry cleaning group Johnson Services impresses brokers with better than expected figures
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
SHARES in Liverpool dry cleaning group Johnson Services soared more than 50% after brokers signalled the worst could be behind it. Read
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Undefined Headline
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
THE North-West’s economy underwent a further sharp contraction last month, according to the latest PMI Business Survey Data for the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). Read
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Airbus parent EADS warns of falling profits
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
AIRBUS parent group EADS is warning that it faces lower profits and plane orders this year, as well as more charges on its delayed A400M military plane. Read
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Employees look beyond their office in establishing their job satisfaction
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
AN INFLUENTIAL study of 89,000 people in 18 countries sought to establish the key factors which influence an employee’s view of their job. Read
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Economic deep freeze will take a long time to thaw
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
THE unaccustomed arrival of traditional winter weather in the UK in early February coincided with further evidence of a deep freeze in the economy. Read
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Two new tenants for Connect Business Village
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
LANGTREE has announced a further two deals for its self-contained offices at Connect Business Village, in north Liverpool. Read
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Merseyside firms are committed to employees’ work-life balance
Mar 11 2009 | Business News
Merseyside firms are committed to the work-life balance of employees, reports Alex Turner Read
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500 students protest University of Liverpool department closure plans
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
MORE than 500 angry students have gathered outside the University of Liverpool's Victoria Building to protest at plans to close key departments. Read
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Liverpool developer Beetham's fate hangs on inquiry decision
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
THE future of Liverpool developer Beetham could be decided within two weeks, the Daily Post can reveal. Read
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Parents' horror at car crash which killed five people including their six-year-old daughter
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
THE parents of a child killed with four other adults in a horrific car crash have told of their pain at losing their bright and lively daughter. Read
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Liverpool fashion ‘has the edge over London’ - lingerie designer Caprice says
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL and London designers came together as supermodel Caprice unveiled her new spring/summer lingerie collection at Liverpool Fashion Week. Read
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Police investigate fire that ripped through Walton Tyre Express
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
POLICE are investigating a fire which destroyed a Walton tyre warehouse in the early hours of Tuesday. Read
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Man appears in court charged with 2002 murder of Huyton father-of-two.
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
A MAN accused of murdering a father-of-two seven years ago has made his first appearance in Crown Court. Read
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‘Nato should guard Olympics’
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
NATO and EU help should be called upon to boost security at the London 2012 Olympics, an influential peers group said yesterday. Read
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Tragic stairs fall death of Wirral teenager
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
A HEARTBROKEN mother and father yesterday paid tribute to their “beautiful" daughter, who died after falling down the stairs. Read
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£118m to be spent on run-down Merseyside housing
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
UP TO £118m is to be made available to some of Merseyside’s most deprived communities, the Government has announced. Read
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Health Protection Agency: Mumps cases on up in Merseyside and Cheshire
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
CASES of mumps are rising in Merseyside and Cheshire, according to new figures. Read
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Phil the bin enlisted as council’s latest weapon in fight against litter in Knowsley
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
COUNCIL chiefs have turned to a walking, talking robotic bin to deter would-be litter bugs. Read
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Prison for killing son
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
A YOUNG mother was jailed for eight years yesterday for an “horrific” campaign of cruelty against her helpless two-month-old son, who died hours after the last attack. Read
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“Recession extra reason to quit this No Smoking Day”- Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
MERSEYSIDE smokers are being encouraged to give up in order to save their health and bank balance this No Smoking Day. Read
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Paul McCartney tickets sell-out in seven seconds
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
TICKETS for a one-off gig by Sir Paul McCartney in Las Vegas sold out seven seconds after going on sale. Read
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Merseyside hospitality among top in North
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
SOME of Merseyside’s most exclusive dining and leisure destinations have been shortlisted for major regional awards. Read
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Abseil rescue for trapped man
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
A PARAMEDIC and a firefighter dramatically abseiled 100ft down a quarry silo to rescue a man trapped by fallen rubble yesterday. Read
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Everton drug dealer who stuffed millions of pounds in his kitchen cupboards has more money seized
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
A LIVERPOOL drug dealer who stuffed millions of pounds in his kitchen cupboard has been ordered to hand over his cash. Read
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Merseyside Police win prevention order against convicted Wirral paedophile
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
A WIRRAL mother discovered that the man she met through a lonely hearts column was a notorious paedophile using a false name. Read
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Lewis Hamilton: My MBE award ‘overwhelming’
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
FORMULA One world champion Lewis Hamilton described collecting his MBE from the Queen yesterday as “one of the most overwhelming experiences” of his life. Read
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Terrorists will not shatter peace process, say ministers
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
BRITISH and Irish ministers held a summit in Northern Ireland last night in response to the upsurge of dissident violence, and pledged the terrorists would not get their way. Read
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Anger at short-cut teacher training
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
TEACHING unions yesterday attacked Gordon Brown’s proposals to allow teachers to qualify in six months, calling it “ill thought out.” Read
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Migraines increase stroke risk
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
WOMEN who suffer from migraines during pregnancy may be at higher risk of stroke and heart disease, research out today suggests. Read
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University of Liverpool lecturers consider strike action following university course cuts announcement
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
UNIVERSITY of Liverpool lecturers are considering taking industrial action over plans to scrap four departments, including politics and philosophy. Read
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Madeleine McCann's father condemns press ‘lies’
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
THE father of missing Madeleine McCann told yesterday how tabloid lies about the tragedy made him fear for the “complete destruction of our family”. Read
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St Nicholas Catholic High School to host talented day
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
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Wirral Lib Dems turmoild over library closures
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
MORE than half of Wirral’s Lib-Dem party are facing internal party disciplinary hearings over the council’s decision to axe 11 libraries, it has emerged. Read
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Hunt launched for expert to raise World Museum Liverpool’s international profile
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
THE owner of the new Museum of Liverpool has launched a nationwide search for a branding consultant to help attract visitors from all over the world. Read
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Tragedy copter ‘had stalked us’
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
MEMBERS of a hunt had complained to the Civil Aviation Authority about a gyrocopter following them just days before one of its supporters was killed in a collision at an airfield, it emerged last night. Read
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Tribute to 88-year-old victim of Southport crash
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
THE family of an 88-year-old woman killed in a road traffic accident in Southport have paid tribute to her. Read
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Merseyside police arrest 27 in south Liverpool drugs raids
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
A NUMBER of people have been charged with drug-related offences in south Liverpool after a police crackdown. Read
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Liverpool actor Ricky Tomlinson: Let me clear my name
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
RICKY TOMLINSON last night welcomed growing Parliamentary pressure to win justice for the Shrewsbury 24 flying pickets. Read
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Wirral bus passenger attempted sex assault on girl, 12
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
A MAN tried to sexually assault a 12-year-old girl while they travelled on a bus in Wirral. Read
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Another round for pub songs at Liverpool music festival
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool News
THERE was a giant spider, tall ships, and massive concerts, but one of 2008’s most talked about events was something a little more humble. Read
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We are climate realists
Mar 11 2009 | Letters
IN A recent letter printed in your newspaper, Liberal Democrat MEP Chris Davies once again claimed that the UK Independence Party are “climate change deniers”. I can categorically say that we are not “climate change deniers”; but we are “climate change realists”, for, although we do believe that the climate is changing, we question the extent of Man’s contribution to this alteration. Read
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Donald feels fine
Mar 11 2009 | Golf News
GOLF: Luke Donald insists he is fit and ready to compete in this week’s WGC-CA Championship at Doral in Florida, despite his recent injury scare. Read
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EXHIBITION REVIEW: A Textile Dynasty – Arthur H Lee & Sons, Williamson Art Gallery, Birkenhead
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool Arts
THE blocking table stands deserted – an antique now. In this world of automated production lines, it’s hard to believe that it was once a radical piece of machinery, its invention impacting on the interior decorating tastes of the privileged. Read
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Short films sought for PAX Convention
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool Arts
A CALL has gone out to film-makers to submit their work for an art festival taking place in Liverpool next month. Read
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Liverpool Daily Post’s Art Editor’s Pick of the day: Wednesday, March 11
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool Arts
EXHIBITION: Highlighting the remarkable achievements of Merseyside artists from across the years, The Beat Goes On explores the different cultural and musical traditions within the region and its vibrant music and club scenes.World Museum Liverpool, until November 1.www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk Read
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THEATRE REVIEW: Convict’s Opera at Liverpool Playhouse
Mar 11 2009 | Liverpool Arts
THE Convict’s Opera is an opera inside an opera. Performed by the Sydney Theatre Company, led by artistic directors Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton, and the English Out of Joint, it presents a recital of the Beggar’s Opera on board a convict ship. Read
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Shoot-out joy for Gunners
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal squeezed into the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a dramatic 7-6 penalty shoot-out win over Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. Read
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Clarets move into top six
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
Coca-Cola Championship play-off hopefuls Burnley edged a six-goal thriller 4-2 at Turf Moor to move into the top six. Read
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Rovers fight back for crucial win
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
A controversial equaliser from El-Hadji Diouf set relegation-strugglers Blackburn on the road to a 2-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage, with Jason Roberts sealing the win five minutes from time. Read
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United see off Inter
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson for once managed to get the better of long-time rival Jose Mourinho as Manchester United maintained their hunt for five trophies this season by beating Inter Milan 2-0. Read
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Minded puts up masterful show
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
Master Minded took the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase for the second year in succession with another imperious display at the Cheltenham Festival. Read
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Agent: Cech going nowhere
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
Petr Cech's agent has dismissed reports linking the Chelsea goalkeeper with a summer move to Barcelona. Read
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Lampard: No-one will want to face us
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
Frank Lampard believes Chelsea's rediscovered fighting spirit will have sent a shudder through the rest of Europe's top clubs. Read
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Bingham relishing Rocket clash
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
Stuart Bingham is preparing himself for one of the highlights of his career after being paired with reigning champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in the first round of the World Snooker Championship. Read
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Becks braced for LA hostility
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
David Beckham expects to come in for criticism from Los Angeles Galaxy fans when he returns to the club this summer. Read
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Torres talked me round - Benitez
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez has revealed that Fernando Torres needed a pain-killing injection and all his powers of persuasion to have the chance to destroy Real Madrid. Read
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Hamilton back for Scots
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
Jim Hamilton has been recalled to the Scotland side for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland after recovering from a shoulder injury. Read
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Champions Trophy set for South Africa
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
South Africa is set to host the ICC Champions Trophy in September and October after being put forward to replace original hosts Pakistan when replacements Sri Lanka pulled out. Read
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FA confirm semi-final dates
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
The Football Association have confirmed the potential FA Cup semi-final derby between Arsenal and Chelsea will take place at Wembley on Saturday, April 18 with a 5.15 kick-off. Read
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Shaw gets France chance
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
Simon Shaw will make his first England start under Martin Johnson after being named as one of three changes in the team to play France in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash at Twickenham. Read
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Robinho ready for cup clash
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
Record signing Robinho has been passed fit for Manchester City's last-16 UEFA Cup tie against Aalborg at Eastlands on Thursday. Read
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England down in FIFA rankings
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
England have slipped a place in the latest FIFA World Rankings, falling to ninth following their 2-0 loss in Spain last month. Read
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Rocket handed Bingham test
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
World number one Ronnie O'Sullivan will kick off his bid for a fourth World Snooker Championship crown with a first-round tie against Stuart Bingham. Read
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Chabal to switch roles
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
Sebastien Chabal will return to France's back row for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations Championship match against England at Twickenham. Read
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Dominant India wrap up series
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
India won another rain-interrupted one-day international in emphatic fashion against New Zealand to take the five-game series 3-0 with one game remaining. Read
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Laursen hit by fresh setback
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
Aston Villa skipper Martin Laursen has suffered a setback in his bid to return to action after his knee problem. Read
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Super Fury animal backed to rock Italy
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
Shaun Edwards has described Wales' scrum-half rookie Warren Fury as "one of the toughest kids I have ever coached". Read
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Borthwick makes discipline vow
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
England captain Steve Borthwick has promised his country's jaded fans that the disciplinary problems which have dogged the team are a thing of the past. Read
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Strauss: Collapse cost us the series
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
Captain Andrew Strauss was left to rue England's capitulation in Jamaica after his first Test series in charge ended in agonising defeat. Read
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Scholes calls for repeat performance
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
Paul Scholes has demanded the same again ahead of Manchester United's Champions League night of destiny with Inter Milan. Read
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Hiddink: Deadly Drog off the leash
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
Guus Hiddink has warned Europe's top defenders that they will will have to be at their very best to contain a rampant Didier Drogba. Read
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Liverpool on fire ahead of United clash
Mar 11 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes his side will march into Old Trafford on Saturday brimming with confidence after their 4-0 Champions League demolition of Real Madrid. Read
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Tranmere manager Ronnie Moore not intimidated by Leicester City
Mar 11 2009 | Other Football
RONNIE MOORE insists he isn’t intimidated by the 23-game unbeaten sequence Leicester City bring to Prenton Park tonight. Read
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Tired youngsters share the spoils with Seasiders
Mar 11 2009 | Other Football
TRANMERE’S youngsters gave a weary display as they drew 1-1 with Blackpool in the Puma Youth Alliance at Raby Vale. Read
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Fernando Torres leading the road to Rome for Liverpool FC after Real Madrid thrashing in the Champions League at Anfield
Mar 11 2009 | Sport Opinion
BORING eh? Liverpool rammed Juande Ramos’s pre-match taunts about their negative approach back down his throat in glorious fashion at Anfield last night. Read
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Pupils sent home after water main is severed
Mar 11 2009 | News
TWELVE hundred pupils in the village of Tarporley, near Chester, will miss a day of school after a major water main was severed by contractors. Read
