Nov
2012
Articles from 20th Nov 2012
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Ross Barkley to go straight into Everton FC's first-team plans after returning from Sheffield Wednesday loan spell
Nov 20 2012 | Everton FC News
ROSS BARKLEY will go straight into David Moyes’s first-team plans after returning from his loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday. Read
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Daniel Sturridge top of Liverpool FC manager Brendan Rodgers' January shopping list
Nov 20 2012 | Liverpool FC News
BRENDAN RODGERS has put Daniel Sturridge to the top of his shopping list as he looks to bolster Liverpool FC’s attack in the January sales. Read
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G8 to meet at Co Fermanagh resort
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
An administration-hit luxury hotel in Northern Ireland's lakelands has signed the booking of a lifetime after David Cameron confirmed it as the venue for next year's G8 summit. Read
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Women bishops 'no' vote hits church
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
The Church of England is in disarray after the General Synod narrowly failed to give final approval to legislation introducing the first women bishops. Read
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McAlpine payments to go to charity
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Lord McAlpine is donating compensation he receives from defamatory posts on Twitter to BBC Children in Need, it has been revealed. Read
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Coronation party ticket to cost £90
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
People hoping to attend Buckingham Palace gardens next summer to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation will have to pay up to £90 for a ticket, it has been revealed. Read
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Hopes of Gaza peace deal draw close
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
The prospect of a Hamas-Israel ceasefire has drawn closer after encouraging hints that both sides were near to a deal. Read
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SAS sniper gun case calls rejected
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
The case of an SAS sniper jailed for illegal possession of a weapon has sparked a political split after Attorney General Dominic Grieve turned down Philip Hammond's request to review the prosecution. Read
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37-year jail term for double killer
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
A double murderer has been jailed for at least 37 years after being convicted of crimes that were "of quite exceptional brutality and savagery". Read
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Church bid for women bishops fails
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
The Church of England has been plunged into turmoil after legislation introducing the first women bishops failed to clear its final hurdle at the General Synod. Read
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Security fears over William photos
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Several photographs showing a day in the life of the Duke of Cambridge's work as a helicopter search and rescue pilot had to be hastily removed from his website amid fears they breached security. Read
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£1.4bn fraud UBS trader is jailed
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
A City trader who gambled away £1.4 billion in the UK's biggest banking fraud has been jailed for seven years in a "spectacular" fall from grace. Read
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Hague backing for Syria rebel group
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Britain is to step up support for opponents of president Bashar Assad after officially recognising a newly-formed coalition of rebel groups as the "sole legitimate representative" of the Syrian people. Read
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Welby: Vote 'yes' on women bishops
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
The next Archbishop of Canterbury has staked his authority on a yes vote by the General Synod to legislation introducing the first women bishops. Read
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Funeral for 'gentleman' of Army
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
A funeral has been held for a platoon commander and "true gentleman" who was shot and killed while serving in Afghanistan by a man in police uniform. Read
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Offenders to see education revamp
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Education in young offenders' institutions will be ramped up to stop the "travesty" of millions of pounds of taxpayers' money being spent on detention for "little gain", the Justice Secretary has said. Read
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Hague warns on two-state solution
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Time is running out for the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, Foreign Secretary William Hague said as he called for an end to the violence in the region. Read
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No bill 'guarantee' in energy plans
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Energy Secretary Ed Davey has admitted he could not guarantee that plans to put people on the cheapest energy tariff would mean all households would see bills reduced. Read
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McCulloch backs female bishops
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
The Church of England's national assembly has been warned of the "devastating" blow to morale if legislation introducing the first women bishops fails to be given final approval. Read
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Seven years for £1.4bn rogue trader
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
A rogue trader who carried out the UK's largest ever fraud, losing £1.4 billion in bad deals which nearly brought down a major international bank, has been jailed for seven years. Read
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Legal chief rejects SAS man review
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Attorney General Dominic Grieve has said it would be "inappropriate" for him to review the decision to prosecute an SAS sergeant for illegal possession of a weapon. Read
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UK recognises Syrian rebel group
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Britain is to offer support to a coalition of Syrian rebels after recognising it as the "sole legitimate representative" of the Syrian people, Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced. Read
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Rogue trader guilty of £1.4bn fraud
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
A rogue trader who lost £1.4 billion in bad deals which nearly brought down a major international bank has been found guilty of two counts of fraud. Read
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Jailed SAS man: case to be reviewed
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has intervened in the case of jailed SAS sergeant Danny Nightingale, writing to the Government's top legal officer to ask him to review whether his prosecution for illegal possession of a gun was properly handled. Read
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Critics blast energy tariffs plan
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Government plans to ensure all households are on the cheapest gas and electricity tariffs available have come under attack amid concerns that they could push up energy bills. Read
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Northern Ireland to host G8 summit
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
David Cameron has confirmed that next year's G8 summit of world leaders will be held in Co Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. Read
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Man gets life for 'sadistic' murder
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
A "sadistic" teenager who tortured and murdered his girlfriend in a frenzied attack has been jailed for at least 22 years. Read
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Payday lenders face debt probe
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Several payday lenders are facing formal investigations over the use of "aggressive debt collection" methods, the trading watchdog has announced. Read
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£1.4bn rogue trader guilty of fraud
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
A rogue trader who lost £1.4 billion in bad deals which nearly brought down a major international bank has been found guilty of fraud. Read
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New year resolution killer jailed
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
A controlling lover has been jailed for at least 28 years for killing his girlfriend hours after making a new year resolution never to hurt her again. Read
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Envoys try to end Middle East chaos
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
The world's top diplomats are trying to end the week-long convulsion of Israeli-Palestinian violence. Read
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Jail-gate mentors 'could cut crime'
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Offenders should be "met at the prison gate" by mentors who can help them escape a life of crime, the Justice Secretary is to say. Read
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Osborne may raid wealthy pensions
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Chancellor George Osborne could reportedly use next month's autumn statement to carry out a tax raid on rich individuals' pension contributions. Read
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Police hold sex abuse gang suspects
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Suspected members of a sex abuse gang have been arrested in a series of police raids. Read
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Morning news headlines for November 20, 2012
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
THE Church of England will voting on whether to give final approval to introducing the first female bishops; William Hague will address MPs today about the mounting crisis in Gaza and Ed Davey will flesh out proposals to ensure all households are on the cheapest gas and electricity tariffs available. Read
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900 jobs go amid bakery closures
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
The owner of Hovis has said it is to close two bakeries and cut 900 jobs as part of plans to overhaul the struggling bread business. Read
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Hague to address MPs on Gaza crisis
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Foreign Secretary William Hague is to address MPs about the mounting crisis in Gaza. Read
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Synod to vote on women bishops
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
The Church of England is to take the historic step of voting on whether to give final approval to legislation introducing the first female bishops. Read
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Happiest people 'in remote areas'
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
British mothers living in the UK's most remote spots should be among the happiest people in the country, a think-tank revealed as the Government prepared to release its first report on public quality of life. Read
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'Chain-bomb' banker gets 13 years
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
An Australian investment banker who chained a fake bomb to a terrified teenager in a bizarre blackmail plot has been jailed for 13 and a half years. Read
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New website to identify bodies
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Pictures of unidentified bodies are being posted online with the launch of the first website dedicated to finding the identity of mystery individuals. Read
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Davey spells out cheap power plan
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Energy Secretary Ed Davey is to flesh out proposals to ensure all households are on the cheapest gas and electricity tariffs available. Read
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Threats as peace talks deadlocked
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers have traded fire and ceasefire proposals with threats to escalate their border conflict as no deal appeared near. Read
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Increase in male trainee teachers
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Rising numbers of men are signing up to become primary school teachers, official figures show. Read
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'Shortage' of lung cancer surgeons
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
There are not enough specialist surgeons to treat lung cancer, a new report suggests. Read
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PM urged to deliver on green policy
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Prime Minister David Cameron's lack of leadership on climate and energy policy is allowing a "rogue pack" of Tories to undermine investment and jobs in the green economy, campaigners have warned. Read
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'Jail-gate mentors could cut crime'
Nov 20 2012 | UK & World News
Offenders should be "met at the prison gate" by mentors who can help them escape a life of crime, the Justice Secretary will say. Read
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Stock Market report: November 20, 2012
Nov 20 2012 | Business News
The London market struggled to make headway after a credit rating downgrade in France sparked further uncertainty in Europe. Read
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Comet to axe 66 distribution jobs in Skelmersdale
Nov 20 2012 | Business News
STRICKEN retailer Comet is axing 66 jobs at a distribution centre in Skelmersdale. Read
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Moreton site safe from Premier Food cuts
Nov 20 2012 | Business News
The owner of Hovis said today that it is to close two bakeries and cut 900 jobs as part of plans to overhaul the struggling bread business. Read
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Easyjet posts record full year profits
Nov 20 2012 | Business News
Budget airline Easyjet reported record full year results today, leading to a bigger dividend payout for shareholders. Read
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Liverpool Playhouse to show European premiere of The Kite Runner as part of new season
Nov 20 2012 | Liverpool News
THE European premiere of The Kite Runner will take place at the Liverpool Playhouse next summer as part of the theatre’s packed new season programme announced today. Read
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Birkenhead teenager Hannah Windsor was tortured by killer Adam Lewis, court hears
Nov 20 2012 | Liverpool News
TEENAGER Adam Lewis admitted murdering 17-year-old girlfriend Hannah Windsor and dumping her body at a Wirral beauty spot. Read
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University applications from Merseyside drop as student fees treble
Nov 20 2012 | Liverpool News
APPLICATIONS to university from the Merseyside area have dropped by up to 20% since student fees were trebled, it has been revealed. Read
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Family urge more people to join donor register as seven-year-old finds bone marrow match
Nov 20 2012 | Liverpool News
THE family of a boy who had an agonising wait to find a donor for a potentially life-saving transplant today spoke of “winning the lottery” after a match was found in Germany. Read
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Shakhtar progress after convincing win
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Shakhtar Donetsk moved into the last 16 of the Champions League after a 5-2 away win against FC Nordsjaelland. Read
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Minichiello named coach of the year
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Toni Minichiello, the mastermind behind heptathlete Jessica Ennis's Olympic gold medal-winning success, has been named 2012 UK Coach of the Year. Read
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Flower plays down Broad Twitter spat
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
England coach Andy Flower once again found himself defending his players' Twitter comments after Stuart Broad's 'spat' with pundit Ian Botham. Read
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United beaten in Istanbul
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Manchester United got burned once more on their return to 'Hell' as Galatasaray ended their 100% record in Champions League Group H with a 1-0 victory over Sir Alex Ferguson's side. Read
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Hoops' hopes in the balance
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Celtic's bid to win through to the knockout stages of the Champions League will go to their last Group G fixture following a 2-1 defeat to Benfica at the Stadium of Light. Read
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Blues looking at early exit after loss
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Roberto Di Matteo went from Champions League hero to zero as Chelsea crashed to a 3-0 defeat at Juventus and to the brink of an embarrassing exit from the competition. Read
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Port Vale come out of administration
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Port Vale are out of administration after Paul Wildes' takeover of the npower League Two club was finalised. Read
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Etzebeth cleared to face England - Boks
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Eben Etzebeth is free to play against England on Saturday after being cleared of eye-gouging at a disciplinary hearing, the South African Rugby Union have announced. Read
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Four changes for England
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
England coach Stuart Lancaster has made at least four changes for Saturday's QBE international against South Africa at Twickenham. Read
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Ukraine approach to Redknapp confirmed
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Harry Redknapp's agent has confirmed the Football Federation of Ukraine have made contact as they look to appoint a new manager. Read
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Redknapp tops Ukraine wanted list
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Harry Redknapp has been made the number one target to take over as Ukraine manager. Read
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PSG lead Beckham interest
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Paris St Germain are front-runners to sign David Beckham for his "final challenge" but there has also been interest from Brazil, China and Russia in the former England midfielder. Read
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Farrell steels England for Boks battle
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Andy Farrell will invoke the spirit of Port Elizabeth as he steels England's wounded men to meet the ferocious South African challenge at Twickenham on Saturday. Read
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Finn blow for England
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Steven Finn has been ruled out of England's second Test against India in Mumbai by a thigh injury. Read
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Walcott out of Montpellier clash
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Theo Walcott has been ruled out of Arsenal's Champions League clash with Montpellier on Wednesday night due to a shoulder problem. Read
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Gatland rings changes for Wales
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Warren Gatland has made five changes to the Wales team for Saturday's Millennium Stadium clash against world champions New Zealand. Read
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Dettori verdict not expected today
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
A verdict on any suspension to arise from Frankie Dettori's failed drugs test at Longchamp on September 16 is not expected today. Read
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Kessler eyes up Froch re-match
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Carl Froch may realise his wish of a re-match with Mikkel Kessler after the Dane revealed he would be happy to face the IBF super-middleweight champion again. Read
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Downing interested in Boro loan
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Liverpool winger Stewart Downing would consider a return to first club Middlesbrough to play a part in their promotion push. Read
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Mancini urges Balotelli to knuckle down
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini claims his enigmatic forward Mario Balotelli can be as good as Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. Read
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England look to Parker
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Head coach Stuart Lancaster is poised to strengthen his England management team with the recruitment of sports scientist Matt Parker from British Cycling. Read
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Youngs brothers pen new Tigers deals
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Leicester have announced new long-term contracts for England internationals Ben and Tom Youngs. Read
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Red Bull take care over Vettel
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Red Bull are poised to take measures to ensure Sebastian Vettel's bid for a third consecutive Formula One world championship is not wrecked by unreliability in Sunday's title showdown in Sao Paulo. Read
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Lancaster defends Robshaw
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Stuart Lancaster rallied behind his captain Chris Robshaw after England's defeat to Australia prompted questions about the openside flanker position. Read
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Davies set for timely return
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Jonathan Davies could be in line for a timely return to Wales colours when head coach Warren Gatland names his side to face world champions New Zealand on Tuesday. Read
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Lots to ponder for beaten England
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
England will doubtless avoid dwelling on their nine-wicket defeat in Ahmedabad, but know too they must learn its lessons if they are to fight back in their four-Test series against India. Read
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Di Matteo faces striker quandary
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Roberto Di Matteo was facing his biggest selection dilemma since Chelsea's Champions League triumph ahead of their Group E clash at Juventus on Tuesday night. Read
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Jones to return for United
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Phil Jones makes his long-awaited seasonal bow for Manchester United against Galatasaray on Tuesday evening with Sir Alex Ferguson accepting injuries are part of the maturing process in someone so young. Read
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Beckham to leave Galaxy
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Former England midfielder David Beckham is to leave the Los Angeles Galaxy after next month's MLS Cup. Read
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Allardyce backs Carroll to break duck
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce feels Andy Carroll is targeted for extra attention from opposing defenders as he searches for his first goal for the club. Read
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Cuthbert warning over New Zealand test
Nov 20 2012 | National Sport
Wing Alex Cuthbert has warned his Wales team-mates they must perform this weekend or face humiliation at the hands of New Zealand. Read
