Nov
2012
Articles from 9th Nov 2012
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David Moyes still sets demanding targets for Everton FC
Nov 09 2012 | Everton FC News
AMID all the talk of Everton’s impressive start to the season, David Moyes has always claimed an accurate assessment could only be made after 10 games. Read
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Everton desperate to find killer instinct in front of goal
Nov 09 2012 | Everton FC News
IT WAS a statistic that seemed almost too good to be true. Read
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Luis Suarez and Fernando Torres to show what might have been
Nov 09 2012 | Liverpool FC News
THE travelling Kop will be given the latest sighting of what might have been tomorrow. Read
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Steven Gerrard's 600 games for Liverpool FC - Ian Doyle picks his favourite performances
Nov 09 2012 | Liverpool FC News
As the Liverpool skipper celebrates another milestone, Ian Doyle picks eight of his greatest games Read
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BBC apologises over abuse claims
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
The BBC has "unreservedly" apologised for broadcasting child sex abuse allegations which led to a former Tory party treasurer being wrongly accused. Read
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CIA director quits over affair
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
David Petraeus has resigned as director of the CIA after admitting he had an extra-marital affair. Read
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Wiggins crash: Woman faces summons
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
A woman who allegedly knocked champion cyclist Bradley Wiggins off his bike with a van has been reported for summons by police. Read
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Peer 'is not the man who abused me'
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
A child abuse victim has reportedly apologised to former Tory Party treasurer Lord McAlpine after confirming that he was not the man responsible for abusing him as a teenager. Read
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Co-stars lead tributes to Tarmey
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
Bill Tarmey, who as Coronation Street's Jack Duckworth was one of British television's most recognisable faces, has died aged 71. Read
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War of words at EU budget meeting
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
The Government has fired a fresh broadside at Brussels over "breathtaking" demands for a bigger EU budget. Read
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330 staff made redundant at Comet
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
More than 300 staff have been made redundant at stricken electricals retail chain Comet. Read
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UK will end financial aid to India
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
British aid to India is to be brought to an end in 2015 in recognition of the booming sub-continent's "changing place in the world". Read
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NHS Direct plans 'put jobs at risk'
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
Hundreds of jobs are under threat at health advice service NHS Direct under plans which unions warned would lead to the closure of 24 sites. Read
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Lord McAlpine denies abuse claims
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
A Conservative peer at the centre of an internet frenzy over child abuse allegations has issued a vehement public denial of the "wholly false and seriously defamatory" claims against him. Read
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GB cycling coach kept in hospital
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
British cycling head coach Shane Sutton will have to stay in hospital for another day after being injured in a road crash. Read
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Welby 'optimistic' about Church
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
The next Archbishop of Canterbury has issued an upbeat message, saying he is "utterly optimistic" about the future of the Church of England in spite of the "hard issues" it faces over women bishops and the issue of sexuality. Read
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Street's 'Jack Duckworth' dies
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
Coronation Street star Bill Tarmey, who played Jack Duckworth for many years, has died. Read
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Paterson hopes over UK ash trees
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson said it would not be possible to eradicate a disease which is threatening to devastate the UK's ash trees. Read
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Peer denies 'wholly false claims'
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
Former Tory treasurer Lord McAlpine of West Green has said that allegations linking him to child abuse were "wholly false and seriously defamatory". Read
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£54,000 damages for abused lawyer
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
A former City lawyer who claims he made a mess of his life because he was sexually abused at a Jesuit-run school has won £54,923 damages. Read
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Summer only for A-level sittings
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
A-level students will only be able to take exams in the summer, with fewer chances to re-sit papers, it has been announced. Read
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Savile flatmate released on bail
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
Jimmy Savile's former flatmate and chauffeur has been released on bail after he was arrested over historic abuse allegations. Read
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UK to axe financial aid to India
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
Britain is to make no new financial aid commitments to India with immediate effect, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has announced. Read
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HSBC Jersey accounts under scrutiny
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
The tax affairs of more than 4,000 Britons with an HSBC bank account in Jersey are under scrutiny after their details were leaked to HM Revenue & Customs. Read
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Elections 'should send a message'
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
Next week's elections for Police and Crime Commissioners should be used to "send a message" to the Government about public discontent with cuts to officers on the frontline, shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said. Read
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MacShane says sorry to constituency
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
Shamed ex-MP Denis MacShane has said sorry to his former constituents in Rotherham, saying: "I have let this wonderful town, its terrific people and my constituency down so very badly." Read
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105th Archbishop to be unveiled
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
The Bishop of Durham will be officially unveiled as the new Archbishop of Canterbury today . Read
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BA owner to axe 4,500 Iberia jobs
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
The owner of British Airways has announced plans to axe 4,500 jobs as it attempts to stem losses at its Spanish airline Iberia. Read
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Savile flatmate in sex abuse probe
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
Jimmy Savile's former flatmate and chauffeur faces more questions from police after he was arrested over historic abuse allegations. Read
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Anger over TV 'paedophile list'
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
Television show This Morning is facing a possible investigation after presenter Phillip Schofield brandished a list of alleged paedophiles during a live TV interview with David Cameron. Read
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Double crash stuns cycling world
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
Tour de France-winning cyclist Bradley Wiggins is recuperating at home while his coach Shane Sutton recovers in hospital after both were knocked off their bikes in separate accidents within the space of 15 hours. Read
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Drinkers urged to have Dry January
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
A charity is urging Britons to stop drinking for the whole of January to avoid more than 4.5 million working days being lost to hangovers. Read
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75,000 homeless Christmas children
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
Seventy-five thousand children will wake up homeless on Christmas Day, housing charity Shelter has warned. Read
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Decc 'spends £1.5m on flights'
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
Climate change ministers and officials spent £1.5 million on flights in two years with £250,000 of the bill racked up on domestic journeys, research has found. Read
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UKBA caseload 'out of control'
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
The number of outstanding immigration and asylum cases rose by 25,000 in three months and is "spiralling out of control", making the total caseload the equivalent of the population of Iceland, an MP has said. Read
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Calculator ban for 11-year-olds
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
Calculators are to be banned from maths tests for 11-year-olds, the Government has announced. Read
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Health service complaints up 8%
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
The number of complaints made to the Health Service Ombudsman increased by 8% in a year, figures have shown. Read
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Shot Malala thanks well-wishers
Nov 09 2012 | UK & World News
A 15-year-old girl who was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman in Pakistan has thanked people around the world for their inspiring and humbling support. Read
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Will Batchelor: Nadine Dorries is set to enter I’m A Celebrity....
Nov 09 2012 | Comment
I CANNOT believe the po-faced reaction to the news that MP Nadine Dorries is taking part in the ITV1 reality show I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. Read
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David Charters: Tick, tock, goes the clock
Nov 09 2012 | Comment
I am drawn to the clock in our back room. I watch the swing of the pendulum in those minutes of heavy dark, when day and night are yawning into each other and the spiders scurry in their slippers – then you can almost hear the earth groan, as the blind worms of time snout their tunnels, backwards and forwards. Read
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Stock Market report: November 9, 2012
Nov 09 2012 | Business News
London’s blue chip share index remained in the red on persistent fears over how President Obama will tackle America’s looming fiscal cliff. Read
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Legal firm Weightmans exceeds half year billing target
Nov 09 2012 | Business News
Weightmans, the Liverpool law firm, said it has exceeded its half year billing target, hitting £38.3m. Read
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A380 repairs push down profits at Airbus parent EADS
Nov 09 2012 | Business News
THE parent company of planemaker Airbus has admitted that the cost of repairs to some if its A380 superjumbos and pushed down third-quarter profits. Read
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New Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby upbeat over future of church
Nov 09 2012 | Liverpool News
THE next Archbishop of Canterbury issued an upbeat message today saying he is "utterly optimistic" about the future of the Church of England in spite of the "hard issues" it faces over women bishops and the issue of sexuality. Read
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Staff at Wirral Council warned jobs are at risk
Nov 09 2012 | Liverpool News
THOUSANDS of Wirral’s council staff are to be sent letters telling them they are at high risk of redundancy, according to union leaders. Read
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World-leading urban regeneration expert: “Liverpool has assets most cities would die for”
Nov 09 2012 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL has real estate “most cities would die for”, according to a world-leading urban design expert. Read
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JAMIE BOWMAN: Liverpool’s rich musical heritage makes it the ideal home for the MOBO Awards
Nov 09 2012 | Liverpool Arts
ALTHOUGH I was slightly disappointed not to get the chance to shake my rump, show off some bling and get ‘papped’ on the red carpet, the return to Liverpool of the MOBO Awards last week was a healthy reminder of the great tradition of black music that runs through our city’s heritage. Read
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Saracens maul Leicester
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Saracens opened their LV= Cup campaign with a 38-21 win against a Leicester side whose late second half comeback saw them avoid an embarrassing scoreline. Read
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Farrell calls for ruthless display
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Defence coach Andy Farrell has demanded England show no mercy to Fiji at Twickenham and deliver a performance which proves they are ready to go toe-to-toe with the best in the world. Read
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Murray eases into London semis
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Andy Murray moved safely through to the semi-finals of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London with victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Read
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Murray secures semis spot
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Andy Murray wasted no time booking his place in the semi-finals of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London this evening. Read
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Marray and Nielsen through despite loss
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Jonny Marray and Freddie Nielsen were unable to make it three wins out of three as they went down 6-3 7-5 to Robert Lindstedt and Horia Tecau at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London. Read
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England learn Euro opponents
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
England will face France, Russia and Spain in the group stage of the 2013 European Women's Championship. Read
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Pardew would like to re-sign Carroll
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has admitted he would still like to re-sign England striker Andy Carroll. Read
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Wiggins focused on recovery
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Tour de France winner and four-time Olympic champion Bradley Wiggins will this weekend continue his recovery from injuries sustained when he was knocked down by a car on Wednesday night. Read
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Djokovic cruises into last four
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Novak Djokovic made it three wins out of three at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals to qualify for the semi-finals at London's O2 Arena. Read
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Hughes expects Taarabt to stay
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Mark Hughes is confident Adel Taarabt will stay at QPR in January after admitting the Moroccan will be key to the club's chances of staying in the Barclays Premier League. Read
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Terry not untouchable - Di Matteo
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Roberto Di Matteo insists John Terry is still Chelsea's "captain and leader" but has warned that does not make the defender immune from his squad rotation policy. Read
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Sutton 'making steady progress'
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
British Cycling head coach Shane Sutton is set to be released from hospital after suffering a head injury while riding his bike in Manchester. Read
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Farrell expects England to produce
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Andy Farrell has challenged England's young guns to prove they are ready to compete with the the best in the world - by dispatching Fiji in Saturday's opening QBE autumn international. Read
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Roberts returns after injury hell
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Wales' centre of attention Jamie Roberts will return to Test rugby against Argentina on Saturday after what he describes as "a very long six months". Read
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England eye anniversary silverware
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
England are hoping to mark the 40th anniversary of the country's last major rugby league triumph by lifting some silverware. Read
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Wenger wants Gunners to raise the roof
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Manager Arsene Wenger has challenged Arsenal to lift the "flat" atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium by turning on the style against Fulham on Saturday. Read
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Chelsea announce profit
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Chelsea have announced a profit of £1.4million for last year - the first time the club has finished in the black in the Roman Abramovich era. Read
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Picture unclear over Bent fitness
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Aston Villa are putting no timescale on how long record signing Darren Bent will be out of action with his ankle injury. Read
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Weather plays havoc with Singapore event
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
The Barclays Singapore Open featuring world number one Rory McIlroy could be cut to 54 holes for the second year running after more thunderstorm delays at Sentosa. Read
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Lewis has regrets over move - Whitmarsh
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh believes Lewis Hamilton has already experienced regrets over his move to Mercedes. Read
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England made to work hard in Ahmedabad
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
England encountered more reminders of the perils of an India tour as they laboured for their wickets against Haryana. Read
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Platt comes to Mancini's defence
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Manchester City assistant boss David Platt has defended manager Roberto Mancini following the Italian's midweek outburst. Read
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Fergie: United not reliant on Robin
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson insists Manchester United are not too reliant on Robin van Persie. Read
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Zabaleta: Spurs more dangerous away
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta has acknowledged the Blues need to be wary of Tottenham's counter-attacking abilities at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Read
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Torres eager to end Reds nightmare
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Fernando Torres is looking to finally end his Liverpool jinx and help Chelsea stay firmly in the Barclays Premier League title race. Read
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Next 10 games crucial for Wilshere
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger feels the next 10 games will show whether Jack Wilshere can last the distance for club and country this season. Read
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Nani state concerns Ferguson
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Manchester United winger Nani has been ruled out for 10 days with a hamstring injury. Read
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England struggle in the field
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
England managed just one wicket on the second afternoon as Haryana's batsmen put the tourists' 521 all out into context at the Sardar Patel Stadium B Ground. Read
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Williams eyes making Wales mark
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Centre Scott Williams hopes to make the most of Jonathan Davies' misfortune when he fills in for his Scarlets team-mate in the Wales midfield against Argentina. Read
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McGlynn urges fans to back Hearts
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Hearts manager John McGlynn has added his voice to the plea for supporters to help the club in its "hour of need" as they aim to survive a financial crisis. Read
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Pardew praise for young Ameobi
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew predicted big things for Sammy Ameobi after he combined with brother Shola to spark a Europa League fightback against Maribor. Read
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Rodgers defends selection policy
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insisted it was disrespectful to suggest his selection policy was wrong as the Reds went down 1-0 to Anzhi Makhachkala in the Europa League in Moscow. Read
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AVB stands firm over Lloris
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Andre Villas-Boas brushed off Didier Deschamps' latest barb over Hugo Lloris after the Tottenham goalkeeper made his first high-profile error in Thursday night's 3-1 victory over Maribor. Read
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Flood takes inspiration from Wiggins
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Bradley Wiggins has helped convince Toby Flood that England's young guns can go on to achieve great things. Read
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Fate not in Murray's hands
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Andy Murray will hope the complexities of the round-robin system do not come back to bite him again as he bids to reach the semi-finals at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London. Read
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McGlynn urges fans to back hearts
Nov 09 2012 | National Sport
Hearts manager John McGlynn has added his voice to the plea for supporters to help the club in its "hour of need" as they aim to survive a financial crisis. Read
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New Liverpool eaterie in Heathcotes old unit
Nov 09 2012 | Liverpool Life
THE teams behind city restaurant Puschka and shop Microzine are to open a new eaterie in the unit vacated by Heathcotes. Read
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RESTAURANT REVIEW: East Z East, Albert Dock
Nov 09 2012 | Liverpool Life
Emma Johnson savours the flavour if not the fire at East Z East at King’s Dock Read
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Wine: Aldi wines have quality which may surprise you
Nov 09 2012 | Liverpool Life
WE’RE funny, aren’t we, people. We can make decisions based on preconceived ideas; decisions based on perceptions, not fact. Read
