Dec
2009
Articles from 9th Dec 2009
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Everton FC latest: Louis Saha sets sights on joining World party
Dec 09 2009 | Everton FC News
EVERTON are considering a January loan move for United States international Landon Donovan. Read
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YOUTH FOOTBALL: Conor McAleny’s extra-time header sends Everton FC through into fourth round of FA Youth Cup
Dec 09 2009 | Everton FC News
CONOR McALENY’S extra-time strike booked Everton Youth team’s place in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup after a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough at Billingham Synthonia last night. Read
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Red Watch: Liverpool FC manager Rafael Benitez’s none-use of Alberto Aquilani is mystifying
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool FC News
THE Marie Celeste. The Bermuda Triangle. The Loch Ness Monster. Read
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Liverpool FC latest: Be patient with Alberto Aquilani, urges Rafael Benitez
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool FC News
RAFAEL BENITEZ believes it would be wrong to make an instant judgement on Alberto Aquilani as the Italian prepares for his long-awaited full Liverpool debut this evening. Read
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Liverpool FC v Fiorentina Preview: David Ngog eager to follow in path of idol Thierry Henry
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool FC News
AS a young boy growing up in France, David Ngog dreamed of becoming the next Thierry Henry. Now the Liverpool striker is hoping to ensure any comparisons with his boyhood idol are for the right reasons. Read
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Laura Davis: I’m sick of not having my nose in a good book
Dec 09 2009 | Comment
I’M SUFFERING from a non-cold. The initial symptoms creep up on me while I’m asleep and I awake with a burning throat, aching back and the sneezes. Read
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Rob Merrick: Taxing time for rich
Dec 09 2009 | Comment
TODAY’S crucial “mini-Budget” was supposed to be about swingeing spending cuts – but now it promises to be more about tax hikes. Read
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Mick Kinane calls time on his success-filled career as a jockey
Dec 09 2009 | Horse Racing
MICK KINANE will continue to ride out at John Oxx’s stable despite bringing down the curtain on a glorious career when announcing his retirement yesterday. Read
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Pre-Budget Report: At a glance
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
The main points of the Pre-Budget Report Read
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Bill Gleeson: Bank bonus windfall tax must not kill the goose that laid the golden egg
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
WHILE it was heavily trailed that big bank bonuses would be hit with a windfall tax in today’s Pre-Budget Report, the move will, nevertheless, disappoint many in business. Read
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Alistair Darling Pre-Budget Report wordcloud
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling spoke for 45 minutes today in his Pre Budget report. Read
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Pre-Budget Report: Local reaction to the Pre-Budget Report
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
“This is a clearly a pre-election view of the world, which will need to be revisited immediately after the election.” Read
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New senior appointment at Vauxhall owner General Motors
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
BILL Parfitt has been appointed as UK chairman of General Motors (GM) with the aim of preparing the Vauxhall business for “future growth.” Read
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Easyjet chief Andy Harrison to step down
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
The boss of low-cost airline easyJet is to leave the company next summer, it was announced today. Read
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Liverpool JLA invites local schools and groups to spread festive fun among passengers and staff
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
SPEKE pupils created a flurry of festive fun at Liverpool John Lennon Airport by decorating the terminal in a snow scene. Read
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Typhoo says job cuts will help protect Wirral plant
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
TEA firm Typhoo plans to cut up to 69 jobs in a move it says is necessary to secure the future of its Wirral plant. Read
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Agents to market former Liverpool Odeon
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
THE former Odeon cinema, in London Road, in Liverpool city centre, is being marketed for sale by property agents. Read
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Langtree secures six lettings at centrix@newton
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
LANGTREE has secured six new lettings at centrix@newton in Newton-le-Willows. Read
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Viewpoint: Should landlords shoulders the burden of failing retailers?
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
THE latest rescue deal signed up to by retail landlords saved another 4,000 jobs at Blacks Leisure last month. That’s the equivalent of a car factory. Read
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Grasmere House in Lingley Mere Business Park now fully occupied
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
UNITED Utilities’ Grasmere House, in Lingley Mere Business Park, Warrington, is now fully occupied. Read
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Liverpool student property investors enjoy high returns
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
PROPERTY firms investing in student accommodation in Liverpool are enjoying some of the highest rental returns in the UK. Read
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Losses narrow as care firm demand grows
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
THE UK’s largest care home provider, Southern Cross Healthcare, posted a loss before tax in the year to September 27 of £19.8m, compared with £22.9m the previous year. Read
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Ormskirk law firm secures bank funding
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
ORMSKIRK-BASED law firm Mooney Everett has secured a £256,000 debt funding package to support its plans to expand the practice and recruit more staff. Read
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EXCLUSIVE: Creditors lose out as future of Lancashire Tea is secured
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
THE owners of Lancashire Tea have clung on to the company after buying back the firm from the administrators for £50,000. Read
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RFA fleet ‘may be sold to cut costs’
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
THE Government is considering privatising the Royal Fleet Auxiliary under plans to cut costs, union leaders have claimed. Read
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New home for Wirral’s Heap and Partners
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
THEY may look like humble stones – but these cobbles mark the history of a Wirral business that has moved back to where its founder served his apprenticeship. Read
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£17m fall in sales led to failure of furniture firm Dams International
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
DAMS International was losing £100,000 a week when administrators were called into the collapsed company in September. Read
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Chester and Cheshire attract £1.35m from delegate and conference events over past quarter
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
MORE than £1.3m of income has been generated for the Chester region in the past quarter from delegate and conference events. Read
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UK Couriers wins national award
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
LIVERPOOL-BASED UK Couriers has been named as Company of the Year in an annual awards ceremony hosted by online freight exchange The Courier Exchange. Read
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Awards to recognise Apprenticeships’ work
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
THE value apprenticeships bring to businesses is to be celebrated at the National Apprenticeship Awards. Read
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Tesco reaps benefit of bidding to plug the gap left by Woolworth in toy sales sector
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
A DOUBLE Clubcard promotion and increased toy sales in the run-up to Christmas boosted sales at supermarket giant Tesco. Read
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Venture capital player Patron swoops for 5-a-side group Powerleague
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
PRIVATE equity and property fund Patron Capital Partners has backed an £80m buyout of a UK five-a-side football operator. Read
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Liverpool PA service launched
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
A NEW business has launched in Liverpool city centre, offering firms a 24/7 PA service. Read
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Lower interest rates add to seasonal loss for Birkenhead Christmas hampers to financial products group Park
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
ROCK bottom interest rates have led to deeper interim losses at Birkenhead Christmas hampers-to-financial products group Park. Read
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Intrinsic Technology achieves gold standard
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS firm Intrinsic Technology has been awarded Cisco Gold accreditation. Read
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Freight capacity expanded on Liverpool shipping routes to Lithuania and Latvia by RH Freight
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
INCREASING demand has led to a significant expansion of shipping routes between Liverpool and eastern Europe. Read
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Maritime stalwarts appointed to lead Liverpool SuperPort committee by The Mersey Partnerships
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
FORMER Mersey Docks and Harbour Company marketing director Frank Robotham has been appointed as chair of The Mersey Partnership’s Liverpool SuperPort committee. Read
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Pop-up embassy showcases Liverpool
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
LIVERPOOL has launched a “pop up” embassy in London. Read
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Access to Finance helps secure £43m for firms
Dec 09 2009 | Business News
FROM March to November, Business Link Northwest’s Access to Finance service helped to secure more than £43m of finance for 380 businesses and supported over 1,700 companies. Read
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Pre-budget report: Comment and local reaction
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
WHILE it was heavily trailed that big bank bonuses would be hit with a windfall tax in today’s Pre-Budget Report, the move will, nevertheless, disappoint many in business. Read
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Liverpool University explosion in chemistry laboratory puts two students in hospital
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
TWO students were rushed to hospital after a blast in the chemistry laboratory at Liverpool University. Read
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Female pedestrian suffers head injuries in collision with hackney cab in Litherland
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
A 22-YEAR-OLD woman pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a black hackney cab in Litherland yesterday. Read
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Nine men arrested over murder of Stephen Lloyd in Bootle
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
NINE men were last night being questioned over the murder of a young Merseyside father more than three years ago. Read
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David Ward in court charged with murdering a baby in St Helens
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
A 21-YEAR-OLD man appeared in court charged with the murder of a baby in St Helens. Read
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Wirral Show reaches end of the road after Rotary and Lion Clubs say it is too big for them to organise
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
THE Wirral Show may fold after organisers last night said it can no longer be run by their small team of volunteers. Read
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Liverpool is ‘most improved’ council
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
Criticised as the ‘Lone Star State’ in 2008, Liverpool City Council has enjoyed a marked improvement, as David Bartlett reports Read
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West Lancashire scores three out of four
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
WEST Lancashire Council is “performing well” and has been given a score of three out of four by inspectors. Read
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Wirral Council given two out of four for ‘adequate’ performance
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
VULNERABLE adults in Wirral are at increased risk of abuse and neglect because arrangements for their protection are inadequate, according to the Audit Commission. Read
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Harder Audit Commission test for councils revealed
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
A NEW system for judging the performance of councils is introduced today. Read
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Knowsley Council - two out of four
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
A LACK of community cohesion and housing issues in Knowsley need to be tackled urgently, inspectors have found. Read
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Anger in Warrington over red flags
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
LEADERS in Warrington have reacted angrily after being identified as the area with most problems in the country. Read
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Halton Council - three out of four
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
PUBLIC authorities in Halton have been criticised for not doing enough to tackle the high levels of teenage pregnancies in the area. Read
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St Helens Council - three of out four
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
ST HELENS was one of the few areas to receive no green or red flags from the Audit Commission. Read
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Sefton Council - three out of four
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
YOUTH offenders in Sefton are not being adequately protected from harming themselves and others in Sefton, according to inspectors. Read
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Celebrate with tree festival at St Mary's Church in Knowsley Village
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
A KNOWSLEY church is celebrating with its first Christmas Tree Festival. Read
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Liverpool Christian hoteliers 'flipped' and branded Muslim woman 'murderer', court hears
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
A CHRISTIAN hotelier flipped and branded a Muslim woman a “murderer’ because she wore a traditional headscarf, a court heard yesterday. Read
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Liverpool’s smallest passenger ship follows largest liner onto cruise terminal
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL Cruise Liner Terminal has already hosted the world’s largest ocean liner, Queen Mary 2. Read
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Female pensioner hurt in Skelmersdale bag-snatch
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
A 71-YEAR-OLD woman was dragged to the floor by a thug who snatched her handbag. Read
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Complaint against Liverpool Walton MP Peter Kilfoyle thrown out
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
A COMPLAINT against city MP Peter Kilfoyle has been thrown out by Parliament's "sleazebuster" because of a lack of evidence. Read
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Health chiefs investigate second Southport hotel over vomiting bug
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
HEALTH chiefs were last night investigating a second Southport hotel over a possible outbreak of the winter vomiting bug. Read
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Methane sign of life on Mars
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
HOPES of finding life on Mars have been boosted by British scientists studying sources of methane on the planet. Read
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Arsonist sentenced to a minimum of 28 years in jail for murdering Liverpool 3-year-old Francesca Bimpson
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
AN ARSONIST who killed a three-year-old by setting fire to her family home in a revenge attack was jailed for life. Read
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Wirral to set council carbon budget
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
WIRRAL Council could soon introduce a “carbon budget” as part of measures by the authority to play its part in tackling climate change. Read
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Choirs at Christmas in Chester
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
SHOPPERS at Chester market will be entertained by two local choirs on Saturday, December 19. Read
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Liverpool 3-year-old Francesca Bimpson killer is a callous coward who has shown no remorse
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
FOLLOWING Graham Heaps’s conviction, Francesca Bimpson's father, Kieron, said: "There will never be a fitting justice for our baby. Read
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Royle Family TV star backs Formby squirrel campaign
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
FORMER Royle Family star Geoffrey Hughes has given his support to an appeal aimed at saving red squirrels. Read
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Students’ loan firm ‘failure’
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
HEADS are expected to roll at the beleaguered Student Loans Company, after a damning report criticised the firm’s handling of the student finance system. Read
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Newlywed husband in court charge with murdering wife in Daresbury
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
A NEWLYWED husband charged with murdering his wife appeared in court yesterday. Read
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Chancellor Alistair Darling to unveil ‘supertax’ on bankers’ bonuses
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
A “SUPERTAX” to calm public fury over six-figure bonuses lavished on bankers will form the centrepiece of a pre-election “mini-Budget” to be unveiled today. Read
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Scientists gaze further back in time
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
HUBBLE Space Telescope astronomers have peered deeper into the universe than ever before to spot galaxies which formed a fraction of time after the dawn of creation. Read
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New drama for Tiger Woods’ family
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool News
THE personal drama that has engulfed Tiger Woods’s life continued yesterday as his mother-in-law was taken to hospital from his home. Read
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Give us some real people
Dec 09 2009 | Letters
I RECENTLY attended the opening of the ice skating rink in Williamson Square, and was amazed by the young woman who did the exhibition dance. Read
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Daily Post Arts Editor’s Pick of the Day: WednesdayDecember 9, 2010
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool Arts
POP: Having recently returned to UK soil after a sell-out US tour, Lily Allen, above, wasted no time in announcing a full UK tour in November, which, due to overwhelming public demand, was extended to tonight’s Liverpool gig. She’s grown up a bit but is still as outspoken as ever.Echo Arena, tickets £23 plus booking and handling fee. 0844 8000 400. Read
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LIPA students make musical history with From Broadway and Beyond
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool Arts
HIT routines from eight decades of musical theatre are being executed by dance students from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in their From Broadway and Beyond show. Read
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New book celebrates Liverpool’s unsung design heritage
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool Arts
LIVERPOOL’S unsung design heritage is being showcased in a new book, launched yesterday. Read
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THEATRE REVIEW: The 39 Steps, Liverpool Playhouse
Dec 09 2009 | Liverpool Arts
WOULD the ulcer John Buchan was suffering from whilst penning The 39 Steps have burst from indignation had he seen his spy thriller transformed into a comedy caper? Read
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Magilton vows to clear name
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
QPR manager Jim Magilton has vowed to clear his name after being suspended by the club following a high-profile bust-up with midfielder Akos Buzsaky. Read
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O'Neill plays down Carew talk
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Martin O'Neill insists Aston Villa striker John Carew remains a key part of his plans amid speculation linking him with a January move to Fenerbahce. Read
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QPR suspend Magilton
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
QPR have suspended manager Jim Magilton following an incident after Monday night's clash with Watford, the club have confirmed. Read
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Lopez confirms Renault interest
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Entrepreneur Gerard Lopez has confirmed his interest in purchasing Renault's Formula One team. Read
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Cook rescues England
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Alastair Cook was on the brink of England's first red-ball half-century of their South Africa tour at East London on Wednesday morning. Read
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Ramsay ready to hurt Olympiacos
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger is hoping Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey can hit Olympiacos "where it hurts" in tonight's Champions League Group H clash. Read
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Potters tight-lipped over Beattie
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Stoke striker James Beattie's future remains unclear, with the club reluctant to comment on reports of an alleged dressing-room bust-up between the player and manager Tony Pulis. Read
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Swine flu hits City
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City have been hit by a swine flu scare. Read
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Mayweather: I'll knock out Pacquiao
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Floyd Mayweather Jr has promised to knock Manny Pacquiao out when boxing's biggest stars clash next year. Read
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Hamilton-Brown allowed to talk to Surrey
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Sussex have granted Rory Hamilton-Brown permission to speak to Surrey about becoming their new captain. Read
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Anderson knee needs test - Flower
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
James Anderson will face a fitness examination at Buffalo Park this week ahead of the first Test against South Africa. Read
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Mother-in-law back at Woods' mansion
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Tiger Woods' mother-in-law returned to the world number one golfer's mansion in Florida on Tuesday after being discharged from hospital. Read
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Essien set to miss Toffees clash
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien looks set to miss Saturday's clash with Everton after sustaining a hamstring injury against APOEL. Read
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Ferguson lauds `fantastic' Owen
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson hailed hat-trick hero Michael Owen following Manchester United's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg in Germany. Read
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Hayes earns Iron a share of the spoils
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Scunthorpe's Paul Hayes returned to haunt his former club Barnsley by scoring an equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Oakwell. Read
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Banahan handed two-week ban
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
England winger Matt Banahan has received a two-week ban from Rugby Football Union disciplinary chiefs. Read
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Magpies increase lead at top
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Newcastle again proved their promotion credentials to see off a battling Coventry outfit 2-0 and open up a commanding seven-point lead at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship. Read
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Reds sign off with defeat
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool's Champions League campaign ended with a whimper rather than a bang as they lost their final Group E encounter 2-1 at home to Fiorentina. Read
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Young Gunners go down in Greece
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger's young Gunners put on a brave display but were defeated 1-0 by Olympiacos in their final Champions League Group H clash in Athens. Read
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Gers campaign ends with whimper
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Rangers' Champions League campaign ended with a whimper rather than a bang as they slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Sevilla in their final Group G match. Read
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Toffees close to landing Donovan
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Everton are expected to sign USA international Landon Donovan on a three-month loan deal in January. Read
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Cole turns focus to Premier League
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Midfielder Joe Cole shrugged off Chelsea's 2-2 Champions League draw with APOEL by insisting Carlo Ancelotti's side must instead concentrate on staying on top of the Barclays Premier League at the start of 2010. Read
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Carrick predicts more goals for Owen
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Michael Carrick is backing long-time England team-mate Michael Owen to hit the goal trail following his first Manchester United hat-trick on Tuesday night. Read
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Cook finding groove after injury
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Alastair Cook made the most of England's short ration of cricket, before the inevitable rain intervened to limit the tourists to less than half of the first day at Buffalo Park. Read
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Campbell: United would be great move
Dec 09 2009 | National Sport
Sol Campbell has responded to speculation linking him with Manchester United by stating that any deal taking him to Old Trafford would be a "great move". Read
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Les Parry hails Tranmere’s ‘magnificent’ defensive display at Aldershot
Dec 09 2009 | Other Football
CARETAKER manager Les Parry hailed his defenders after Tranmere secured a 2-1 FA Cup second round replay success at Aldershot last night. Read
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Tranmere Rovers glad to be thrown to the Wolves as Premier League opposition are next up after controlled display sees Shots fired out of the FA Cup
Dec 09 2009 | Other Football
TRANMERE booked an FA Cup date against Premier League giants Wolves thanks to a controlled exhibition of counter attacking football at the Recreation Ground last night. Read
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Keeping a full glass and a clear head
Dec 09 2009 | Working Day
IAN CLARKE, 50, has more than 25 years’ experience in the wine industry, after starting his career with Liverpool wine merchant David Scatchard. This was his day: Read
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Liverpool planners approve cancer research centre and business academy applications
Dec 09 2009 | News
TWO other major education projects won planning approval yesterday. Read
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Liverpool John Moores University’s planned £37m facility unveiled
Dec 09 2009 | News
A LIVERPOOL university has won approval to build a £37.6m “world-class” building in the heart of the city. Read
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Bill Gleeson: Has Chancellor any room for manoeuvre?
Dec 09 2009 | Business Opinion
IF LAST April’s Budget speech is anything to go by, today’s Pre-Budget Report is likely to duck the big issue facing the British economy. Read
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Matt Johnson: Who will be the winners at next year’s World Cup tournament?
Dec 09 2009 | Business Opinion
BEER and football have had a long association. As the shirt sponsorships enjoyed by Liverpool and Everton show, the brewing business has played its part in bankrolling the phenomenal growth of Premiership and international football. Read
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Rensburg Sheppards: Will Pre-Budget Report nurse economy back to health?
Dec 09 2009 | Business Opinion
THE economic runes suggest that the global economy has stopped shrinking and started growing again. Read
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Who will be the winners at next year’s World Cup tournament?
Dec 09 2009 | Business Opinion
BEER and football have had a long association. As the shirt sponsorships enjoyed by Liverpool and Everton show, the brewing business has played its part in bankrolling the phenomenal growth of Premiership and international football. Read
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Our guide to the Pre-Budget Report
Dec 09 2009 | National Business News
Chancellor Alistair Darling today warned there was “still uncertainty” for the UK economy but predicted a return to growth by “the turn of the year”. Read
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Pre-Budget Report: Darling offers tax relief boost for electric cars
Dec 09 2009 | National Business News
Encouragement for firms to build up fleets of electric cars was given today by Chancellor Alistair Darling. Read
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Pre-Budget Report reaction: 'The Chancellor has made a serious mistake' says CBI
Dec 09 2009 | National Business News
CBI: "The Chancellor has made a serious mistake imposing an extra jobs tax at a time when the economic recovery will still be fragile” Read
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Pre-Budget Report: Labour has lost moral authority, says Osborne
Dec 09 2009 | National Business News
Labour have lost their “moral authority to govern” by putting electioneering ahead of fixing the economy, shadow chancellor George Osborne said today. Read
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Pre-Budget Report: Boiler scrappage scheme unveiled
Dec 09 2009 | National Business News
A new boiler “scrappage” scheme to help 125,000 households replace their old boilers with new, more efficient models was among a series of green measures in the Pre-Budget Report today. Read
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Pre-Budget Report: Chancellor angers unions over public sector pay cap
Dec 09 2009 | National Business News
The Chancellor angered unions today by announcing plans to cap public sector pay rises to 1% for two years from 2011. Read
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Pre-Budget Report: Bid to boost youth unemployment
Dec 09 2009 | National Business News
The Chancellor today unveiled a package of measures to boost employment, including help for young people looking for a job. Read
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Pre-Budget Report: It's worse than we thought, admits Darling
Dec 09 2009 | National Business News
The UK economy plunged into a deeper recession than predicted this year, Chancellor Alistair Darling admitted today. Read
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Pre-Budget Report: UK on the road to recovery, says Darling
Dec 09 2009 | National Business News
Chancellor Alistair Darling today warned there was “still uncertainty” for the UK economy but predicted a return to growth by “the turn of the year”. Read
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Pre-Budget Report: Ministers told it will be about 'growth, jobs and fairness'
Dec 09 2009 | National Business News
“Growth, jobs and fairness” will be the key elements of today’s Pre-Budget Report, Chancellor Alistair Darling told a special meeting of Cabinet today. Read
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Pre-Budget Report: Darling to hit bankers with windfall 'supertax'
Dec 09 2009 | National Business News
Alistair Darling will announce a major raid on the City and plans to harvest more tax from the rest of the public today, as he delivers his crunch Pre-Budget Report. Read
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Pre-Budget Report: National insurance rates raised again
Dec 09 2009 | National Business News
Workers will hand over an extra 1% of their pay to the Government from April 2011 after the Chancellor announced a further rise to National Insurance contributions today. Read
