Nov
2012
Articles from 19th Nov 2012
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Everton FC boss David Moyes furious over Reading defeat
Nov 19 2012 | Everton FC News
DAVID MOYES admitted Everton’s defeat to Reading had left him as angry as he had ever been as Blues boss, with the Scot critical of his side’s inability to kill the game off despite a dominant first-half performance. Read
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Liverpool FC 3 Wigan 0 - Ian Doyle's verdict as Reds enjoy rare home success
Nov 19 2012 | Liverpool FC News
LIVERPOOL may have enjoyed a rare home comfort on Saturday, but Brendan Rodgers still found himself fending off a familiar line of questioning. Read
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Pepe Reina wants Liverpool FC back to back Premiership game wins
Nov 19 2012 | Liverpool FC News
PEPE REINA marked his return to action with a clean sheet on Saturday – then admitted Liverpool must address their “ridiculous” lack of successive Premier League wins. Read
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Liverpool FC chairman Tom Werner vows club won't cash in on Luis Suarez
Nov 19 2012 | Liverpool FC News
LIVERPOOL chairman Tom Werner has allayed fears the club could cash in on Luis Suarez while promising not to repeat previous mistakes in the January transfer window. Read
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Music stars want EBacc arts option
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
Some of Britain's most famous classical musicians have thrown their weight behind calls for creative subjects to be added to the Government's core qualification for 16-year-olds. Read
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Boris in 'divorce in London' plea
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
Boris Johnson has made an extraordinary appeal for billionaires' wives to sue for divorce in London. Read
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Flooding forces evacuation of homes
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
More than 100 residents have been evacuated from their homes and transport links cut off after persistent heavy rain caused flooding. Read
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Man convicted of Anni Dewani murder
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
A hitman allegedly hired by British businessman Shrien Dewani to kill his bride on their South African honeymoon has been convicted of murder. Read
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Hague praises Gaza peace efforts
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
Foreign Secretary William Hague has praised Egyptian ceasefire negotiations for averting an Israeli ground invasion so far in the Gaza crisis. Read
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'No plans' for new council tax band
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
The Government has "no plans" to introduce new council tax bands on the most expensive properties, Downing Street has said. Read
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PM slammed on planning appeal moves
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
The Prime Minister has come under attack from environmental groups and trade unions after pledging to make government work faster by streamlining equality rules and legal red tape. Read
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PM under pressure over EU budget
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
David Cameron has demanded that Brussels stop "picking the pockets" of the public amid growing pressure for him to reject budget hikes this week. Read
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Man avoids jail over drugs 'treat'
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
A man who mistakenly handed bags of cocaine instead of sweets to a police officer's children out trick-or-treating has been sentenced to community service. Read
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Israel and Hamas continue to fight
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
Israel and Hamas have continued to bombard each other as attempts began to broker a cease-fire after six days of death and destruction. Read
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Dorries 'not cleared for Celebrity'
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
Former Government chief whip Andrew Mitchell has denied that he gave MP Nadine Dorries permission to take a month away from Parliament to appear in TV reality show I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here. Read
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Ex-canon jailed for abusing boys
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
An ex-canon at Carlisle Cathedral has been jailed for four years after sexually abusing three teenage boys. Read
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700 jobs axed at stricken Comet
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
More than 700 jobs at stricken electricals chain Comet have been axed in the latest round of redundancies by the company's administrator. Read
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Homes evacuated amid heavy rainfall
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
Around 100 homes have been affected by flooding in a Scottish village after a night of heavy rain which has also disrupted transport links across the country. Read
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Cocaine 'treat' not-so-sweet mix-up
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
A man handed bags of cocaine to a police officer's children out trick-or-treating on Halloween night, thinking he had given them sweets, a court has been told. Read
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'Serious concerns' about hospital
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
The health watchdog has "serious concerns" about the care of children at a scandal-hit hospital. Read
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PM to get tough over EU budget
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
David Cameron has said Brussels has to stop "picking the pockets" of the public amid growing pressure for him to reject budget hikes this week. Read
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Supply costs 'vary across NHS'
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
Some hospitals are paying hundreds of pounds more for essential medical supplies than others, research has suggested. Read
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Cameron pledge on equality rules
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
David Cameron has pledged to make Government work faster by streamlining equality rules and legal red tape. Read
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McAlpine demands more from ITV
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
Lawyers for Lord McAlpine are seeking a larger payout from ITV than the £185,000 they received from the BBC last week, they have confirmed. Read
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GPs' treatment funding calls 'rise'
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
An increasing number of doctors are being forced to make special funding applications just so they can treat their patients, data suggests. Read
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Welsh Assembly 'needs tax powers'
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
Wales should have powers on tax and borrowing, an influential new report has said. Read
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Civilians die in Israeli airstrikes
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
An Israeli missile has ripped through a two-storey home in a residential area of Gaza City on Sunday, killing at least 11 civilians, including four young children and an 81-year-old woman, in the single deadliest attack of Israel's offensive against Islamic militants. Read
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Assembly needs tax powers - report
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
Wales should have powers on tax and borrowing, an influential new report says. Read
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Obama speaks of 'momentum' in Burma
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
In a historic trip to the long-shunned land of Burma, US president Barack Obama has showered it with praise and promises of more US help if the Asian nation keeps building its new democracy. Read
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Morning news headlines for November 19, 2012
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
WILLIAM Hague has led fresh calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East; a crackdown on “time-wasting” legal challenges to planning decisions and other public policies will be promised by David Cameron today and the Church of England’s national assembly begins a key three-day meeting where members will be asked to give final approval to legislation introducing women bishops. Read
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44m nesting birds 'lost since 1966'
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
An estimated 44 million nesting birds have been lost from the UK since 1966, according to a new report. Read
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Report reveals private care switch
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
A report into the impact of NHS reforms from the Blair government has revealed the proportion of patients seeing their local NHS trust has significantly fallen, while those attending privately-owned centres has risen. Read
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Education system 'failing' pupils
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
The UK's education system is fostering a "cult of the average", failing to help the brightest youngsters, or those most in need, business leaders have warned. Read
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Probe launched over houseboat bones
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
An investigation has been launched after human bones were discovered on a houseboat that was devastated by fire. Read
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Legal action over undercover police
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
A number of people who claim they were tricked into forming intimate relationships with undercover officers from the Metropolitan Police are taking legal action against the force. Read
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Hague leads fresh ceasefire calls
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
William Hague has led fresh calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East after the bloodiest day of the Gaza crisis increased growing concerns over the safety of innocent civilians caught up in the conflict. Read
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Church set for women bishops vote
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
The Church of England's national assembly is holding a key three-day meeting where members will be asked to give final approval to legislation introducing women bishops. Read
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Cameron vows to speed up decisions
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
A crackdown on "time wasting" legal challenges to planning decisions and other public policies will be promised by David Cameron as part of efforts to boost economic recovery. Read
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Britons urged to flee Congo strife
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
Foreign Secretary William Hague has urged remaining Britons to flee a Congolese city after Rwandan-backed rebel fighters arrived on its outskirts. Read
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Bullying 'holding children back'
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
Children are deliberately underachieving or quitting activities they enjoy to evade bullying, research has found. Read
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PM plans crackdown to boost economy
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
A crackdown on "time wasting" legal challenges to Government policies is being promised by David Cameron as part of efforts to boost economic recovery. Read
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Alcohol poll prompts action call
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
Young people in the UK are more likely to have been drunk by the age of 13 than those in almost any other country, according to a study. Read
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MoD stands by pig shooting scheme
Nov 19 2012 | UK & World News
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has defended sending surgeons serving in the British Army to controversial medical training involving live pigs shot by marksmen to replicate battlefield wounds. Read
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Stock Market report: November 19, 2012
Nov 19 2012 | Business News
World markets were heartened by optimism that the United States can duck the looming package of automatic tax increases and spending cuts. Read
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Jaguar Land Rover cements Chinese joint venture with factory foundation stone
Nov 19 2012 | Business News
Car maker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) confirmed plans to build vehicles in China in a joint venture with Chinese car maker Chery, as reported in the Liverpool Post last week. Read
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Printer Communisis sees further significant growth
Nov 19 2012 | Business News
Contract printing and marketing services group Communisis said trading is in line with expectations as it contemplates a third year of “significant growth” in a trading update today. Read
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Heineken's refreshing bid to help ailing pub trade
Nov 19 2012 | Business News
BREWING giant Heineken, which owns 31 Merseyside pubs, is launching a finance scheme to help cash-strapped would-be publicans. Read
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James Bond star Daniel Craig visits Camp Bastion in Afghanistan
Nov 19 2012 | Liverpool News
WIRRAL'S James Bond film star Daniel Craig paid a surprise visit to British troops stationed at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan. Read
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Star-studded Liverpool Music Awards sees Rebecca Ferguson and Ian McNabb pick up honours
Nov 19 2012 | Liverpool News
THE Liverpool Music Awards was held at the weekend with Rebecca Ferguson picking up the best female award. Read
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Liverpool Council to hire £90,000 spin doctor
Nov 19 2012 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL Council bosses are to hire a "spin doctor" for £90,000 a year. Read
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Ferguson: Gala atmosphere won't scare us
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Manchester United dodged a Galatasaray welcoming committee in Istanbul on Monday evening - but Sir Alex Ferguson insists a return to 'Hell' poses no problems. Read
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West Ham battle to earn draw
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
West Ham missed out on the opportunity to move up to fifth in the Barclays Premier League after being held to a 1-1 draw by Stoke at Upton Park. Read
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Hughes remains at QPR
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Mark Hughes remains in charge of QPR despite speculation that he had been sacked. Read
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Di Matteo puts off thoughts of future
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Roberto Di Matteo has refused to contemplate the implications of Chelsea crashing out of the Champions League for his own future ahead of their potential do-or-die clash at Juventus. Read
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Brailsford committed to British Cycling
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Dave Brailsford was the mastermind behind British Cycling's successes at the Beijing and London Olympics and is now committed to continuing on to Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Read
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Clattenburg to sit out fourth weekend
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Mark Clattenburg will miss a fourth weekend of Barclays Premier League matches as Chelsea's complaint continues to hang over the referee. Read
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Trott looking to get even better
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
As she prepares to head south for the winter, Laura Trott is targeting self-improvement between now and her Olympic title defences in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Read
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Hughes needs time - Dowie
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Former QPR player and manager Iain Dowie believes Mark Hughes deserves more time at the helm to give the players he has brought into the club a chance to gel. Read
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Fletcher: Win was long-time coming
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher believes the 3-1 victory over Fulham on Sunday had been on the cards for a number of weeks. Read
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Crunch hearing for Dettori
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Frankie Dettori faces a France Galop inquiry on Tuesday after testing positive for a banned substance at Longchamp in September. Read
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Marler likely to miss South Africa clash
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
England coach Stuart Lancaster expects to be without Joe Marler for Saturday's QBE international against South Africa after the Harlequins prop suffered a knee ligament injury. Read
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United rest big names for Turkey trip
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson has left out most of his big names from Manchester United's squad for Tuesday's Champions League encounter with Galatasaray. Read
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Duo set for Wales return
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Injury-hit Wales have been handed a boost with centre Jonathan Davies and hooker Matthew Rees set to be available for this weekend's meeting with New Zealand. Read
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Jacobsen calls time on Scotland career
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Scotland and Edinburgh prop Allan Jacobsen has retired from international rugby, the Scottish Rugby Union has announced. Read
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Frimpong makes Charlton loan switch
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Charlton have secured the services of highly-rated Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong on loan. Read
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Police probe death threats
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Police have opened an investigation into allegations that Sunderland winger James McClean has been the target of death threats. Read
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Rooney and De Gea train with United
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Striker Wayne Rooney and goalkeeper David de Gea both trained with Manchester United on Monday morning. Read
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England fought hard - Cook
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
England captain Alastair Cook took comfort from the character his side showed in the second innings despite having gone down to a nine-wicket defeat in the first Test against India in Ahmedabad. Read
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Ecclestone expects F1 to thrive in Texas
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone feels the passionate backing of the city of Austin ensured the United States Grand Prix proved to be a resounding success - and will be for years to come. Read
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Werner rules out Suarez sale
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner insists the club have no intention of selling Luis Suarez. Read
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Trott eyes Hoy's record
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Laura Trott has her sights set on surpassing Sir Chris Hoy as Britain's greatest Olympian after her sensational year ended on a high with omnium victory at the Track World Cup in Glasgow. Read
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Rhinos face Hull in 2013 opener
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Leeds will kick off a 10-month-long rugby league season when they launch their Super League title defence on Friday, February 1. Read
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Reading owner gives backing to McDermott
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Reading owner Anton Zingarevich has dismissed claims he plans to replace manager Brian McDermott, and promised the incumbent full control of signings. Read
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India claim emphatic first Test win
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Alastair Cook's heroic resistance ended in empty anti-climax as England lost the first Test to India by nine wickets at the Sardar Patel Stadium. Read
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Proud Hamilton lifted by Austin victory
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Lewis Hamilton declared himself "massively proud" following a United States Grand Prix victory that has been long overdue. Read
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Jol unhappy over Hangeland dismissal
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Fulham manager Martin Jol felt the sending off of Fulham skipper Brede Hangeland in the Cottagers' 3-1 defeat at home to Sunderland was harsh. Read
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England crumble after Cook heroics
Nov 19 2012 | National Sport
Alastair Cook's heroic resistance ended at last as England's brave bid to save the first Test against India appeared over on the final morning at the Sardar Patel Stadium. Read
