Nov
2012
Articles from 21st Nov 2012
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Darron Gibson will help Everton FC get back to winning ways - Sylvain Distin
Nov 21 2012 | Everton FC News
SYLVAIN DISTIN has hailed the imminent return of midfielder Darron Gibson – as he insisted the Blues need him more than ever. Read
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Lucas Leiva to step up injury comeback with game for Liverpool FC under-21 team
Nov 21 2012 | Liverpool FC News
LUCAS LEIVA will step up his Liverpool FC comeback from injury this week by taking part in his first competitive game of football – though it is unclear how far away he is to a first-team return. Read
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Criminal ADHD treatment advocated
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
Treating a common behavioural disorder in convicted criminals could have a major impact on reoffending, a study has suggested. Read
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Blaze deaths were murder say police
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
Detectives investigating a house fire which killed six members of the same family are treating the deaths as murder, police said. Read
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Changes 'could have gone further'
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
Coalition changes to legislation on parental leave could have gone further, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said. Read
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Settlement rules to be relaxed
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
Rules barring foreign and Commonwealth troops serving in the British armed forces from settling in the UK if they incur even minor disciplinary convictions are to be relaxed, it has emerged. Read
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Bombings end as ceasefire is agreed
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire to end eight days of the fiercest fighting in nearly four years. Read
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Boys held over pensioner's murder
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
Two boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder by police investigating the death of a partially-sighted pensioner after being mugged. Read
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Wife hopes for Christmas homecoming
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
An SAS sniper jailed for illegally possessing a pistol and ammunition could be home for Christmas if he wins an appeal. Read
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Rights ruling in whole-life cases
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
Orders preventing prisoners from ever being released from jail do not breach their human rights, leading judges have ruled. Read
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More flooding misery on the way
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
Residents and motorists can expect a further 24 hours of flooding misery after experts predicted another night of heavy rainfall. Read
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Israel and Hamas agree ceasefire
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been agreed, Egypt has announced. Read
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Cameron: I'll battle for EU rebate
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
David Cameron has vowed to reject a cut in Britain's rebate from Brussels as he prepared to enter talks over the size of the European Union budget. Read
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Student rally disrupted by hecklers
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
A rally attended by thousands of students has been abandoned after a union leader was heckled and forced from the stage. Read
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Bombing hits Middle East peace hope
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
A bomb attack near Israel's military headquarters in Tel Aviv has hit diplomatic efforts to forge a truce to end a week of fighting with Gaza's militant Hamas rulers. Read
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Downpours cause widespread chaos
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
Homes and roads have been left underwater as heavy downpours caused widespread disruption across Britain. Read
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Get with the programme, Church told
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
The Church of England has been urged by David Cameron to "get with the programme" after legislation introducing the first women bishops failed to clear its final hurdle in the General Synod. Read
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PM backs Commissioner over report
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
David Cameron has insisted the Children's Commissioner has his full support after Government sources reportedly described a report into the sexual exploitation of youngsters as "hysterical". Read
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Appeal date for jailed SAS sniper
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
An SAS sniper jailed for illegally possessing a pistol will challenge his conviction at a Court of Appeal hearing next week. Read
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Whole-life sentences overturned
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
A hair fetishist who murdered and mutilated a mother of two has won an appeal against an order which prevented him from ever being released. Read
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New probe into Cyril Smith claims
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
Sex abuse allegations involving the late politician Sir Cyril Smith are to be investigated by a second police force. Read
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Criminal probe over McAlpine naming
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
Police are to look into whether any criminal offence has been committed over the Lord McAlpine affair, it has emerged. Read
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Family grief at dog-bite baby death
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
The family of a week-old baby boy who died after being bitten by a dog have spoken of their devastation. Read
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Cameron vows to protect EU rebate
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
David Cameron will not accept a cut in Britain's rebate from Brussels as he tries to secure a freeze in the European Union budget, Downing Street has said. Read
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Bus bomb explodes at Israeli HQ
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
A bomb has ripped through an Israeli bus near the nation's military headquarters in Tel Aviv, wounding at least 10 people. Read
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Brotherhood faces sex abuse action
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
A Catholic brotherhood which supplied teachers to a residential school can be held legally responsible for sexual abuse of boys, leading judges have ruled. Read
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Two held over prison officer murder
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
Police investigating the murder of a prison officer in Northern Ireland have arrested two men. Read
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Borrowing figures blow for Osborne
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
Chancellor George Osborne's deficit-busting plans have been dealt a blow after the last borrowing figures to be published before his Autumn Statement revealed further pressure on the public finances. Read
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Roberto Di Matteo sacked by Chelsea after Champions League defeat to Juventus (VIDEO)
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
CHELSEA has sacked Roberto Di Matteo just hours after their Champions League defeat to Juventus. Read
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Baby boy dies after dog attack
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
A baby boy has died after being bitten by a dog, police have confirmed. Read
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Drivers warned over road flood risk
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
Motorists have been urged to take greater care on Britain's roads after overnight downpours caused some drivers to abandon their vehicles as public highways flooded. Read
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Sentamu: Church not dead after vote
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
The Archbishop of York has insisted the Church of England had "not committed suicide" after moves to introduce women bishops were rejected in the General Synod. Read
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Morning news headlines for November 21, 2012
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
THE Archbishop of Canterbury will make a statement today after legislation paving the way for the first women bishops narrowly failed to clear its final hurdle; thousands of children each year are being sexually exploited by gangs and groups in England, according to an interim report and lawyers for an SAS sniper jailed for illegal possession of a weapon will lodge their appeal today. Read
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Appeal on mugging death pensioner
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
A post-mortem examination is to take place following the death of a pensioner who fell and hit her head when muggers snatched her handbag, as police appealed for information. Read
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Gaza ceasefire hangs in the balance
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
Israel and the Hamas militant group are edging closer to a ceasefire to end the week-long Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip, but a deal remains elusive after a day of furious diplomatic efforts. Read
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India hangs last Mumbai attacker
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
The lone surviving gunman from the 2008 terror attack on Mumbai has been hanged, India's Home Ministry said. Read
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Appeal due over jailed SAS sniper
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
Lawyers for an SAS sniper jailed for illegal possession of a weapon are to lodge their appeal. Read
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Liver disease increases in England
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
The number of people suffering from liver disease is on the increase in England while other European countries it is decreasing, health experts have said. Read
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Cameron in no-win EU budget dilemma
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
As David Cameron prepares for a crunch summit to set EU spending limits to the end of the decade, it emerged that British taxpayers could end up handing over more cash to Brussels, even if the total budget is frozen or even cut. Read
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Williams to speak over bishops vote
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
The Archbishop of Canterbury is to make a statement after legislation paving the way for the first women bishops narrowly failed to clear its final hurdle at the General Synod of the Church of England. Read
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Tuition fees row puts off voters
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
Most parents with children under the age of 18 would not vote for an MP who broke a pledge against increasing university tuition fees, according to a new poll. Read
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Health checks 'do not cut deaths'
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
General health checks do not reduce the number of deaths from cardiovascular disease or cancer, researchers suggest. Read
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Tax avoidance cases mount for HMRC
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
The Treasury is losing billions of pounds in revenue due to the failure of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to clamp down effectively on aggressive tax avoidance schemes, the Whitehall spending watchdog has warned. Read
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Gangs exploit thousands of children
Nov 21 2012 | UK & World News
Thousands of children each year are being sexually exploited by gangs and groups in England, according to an interim report. Read
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Stock Market report: November 21, 2012
Nov 21 2012 | Business News
The EU’s failure to agree a bail out deal for Greece hindered progress on London’s leading shares index. Read
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Trinity Mirror acquires stake in new media group
Nov 21 2012 | Business News
Liverpool Post owner Trinity Mirror has today announced a deal to take a 20% stake in a new newspaper publishing group. Read
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Entrepreneurial students and graduates undeterred by sluggish economy
Nov 21 2012 | Business News
More students and graduates want to set up their own business, driven by ‘excitement’ and ‘autonomy’, a poll claims. Read
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Application to quash discredited Hillsborough inquest verdicts to be made before Christmas
Nov 21 2012 | Liverpool News
AN APPLICATION to quash the discredited Hillsborough inquest verdicts will be made before Christmas. Read
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Gunners advance with victory
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Arsenal secured qualification for the knockout stages of the Champions League with a 2-0 home win over Montpellier. Read
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Dortmund top Group D
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Borussia Dortmund guaranteed progression as winners of Group D in the UEFA Champions League as Robert Lewandowski scored twice in a 4-1 thrashing of Ajax at the Amsterdam ArenA. Read
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Draw knocks City out
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Manchester City went down fighting as their Champions League hopes ended with a battling 1-1 draw against 10-man Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium. Read
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Di Matteo proud of Chelsea tenure
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Roberto Di Matteo has spoken of his pride at being Chelsea manager just hours after he was sacked by the Barclays Premier League club. Read
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Robinson happy to have Heathcote
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Bath fly-half Tom Heathcote has gone from playing alongside Andy Robinson's son to taking a place on the Scotland bench for Saturday's EMC Test with Tonga. Read
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Benitez appointed Blues boss
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Roman Abramovich completed arguably his most controversial day yet at Chelsea after appointing Rafael Benitez to succeed Roberto Di Matteo as manager. Read
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Trescothick agrees three-year extension
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Former England batsman Marcus Trescothick has signed a new three-year deal with Somerset. Read
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Fans' frustration over Bates' presidency
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Leeds fans have expressed their disappointment that owner Ken Bates will be staying on as president at Elland Road following the completion of the club's takeover by Bahrain-based investment bank GFH Capital. Read
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Dettori handed temporary suspension
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Frankie Dettori has been temporarily suspended from riding in France due to this week's case over his positive test for a banned substance. Read
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Finn rehab to continue
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Steven Finn is to remain part of England's Test tour of India after having scans on his injured thigh. Read
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All Blacks is 'ideal fixture' - Rees
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Matthew Rees knows what it is like to experience the pain of defeat against world rugby's biggest superpower. Read
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Taylor urges 'strongest possible action'
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
UEFA have been urged to take the "strongest possible action" against Serbia at Thursday's disciplinary hearing into racist chanting during the European Under-21 play-off against England. Read
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Ferrari focused on qualifying
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali fears Fernando Alonso's Formula One world title hopes could be scuppered this weekend unless his team give the Spaniard a fighting chance in qualifying. Read
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Trott: Hard work ahead to level series
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Individual and collective determination will drive England's misfiring middle order to try to follow the shining example set by their captain Alastair Cook in India, according to Jonathan Trott. Read
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Joseph hopes to follow Guscott path
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
England centre Jonathan Joseph welcomes comparisons to Jeremy Guscott but is aware the real challenge is to live up to them. Read
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Pyrgos to start for Scotland
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Henry Pyrgos will make his first international start as one of five changes when Scotland go in search of a first victory of the EMC Test series against Tonga in Aberdeen on Saturday. Read
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Abramovich keen for swift appointment
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Roman Abramovich is aiming to appoint a replacement for Roberto Di Matteo quickly after ruthlessly sacking him in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Read
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Di Matteo sacking is crazy - Ferdinand
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has described Chelsea's decision to sack Roberto Di Matteo as "madness". Read
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Dunn deal for Paula
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
UK Athletics has continued its policy of promoting from within, with Paula Dunn appointed as Paralympic head coach. Read
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New owners for Leeds
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Leeds owner Ken Bates has announced Bahrain-based investment bank GFH Capital will complete a 100% takeover of the club on December 21. Read
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Trott itching to get back in the middle
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Jonathan Trott is impatient to get back in the middle and help right the wrongs of England's first-Test defeat against India. Read
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Di Matteo pays the price
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Chelsea have sacked Roberto Di Matteo just hours after their Champions League defeat to Juventus. Read
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Gunnell calls for life bans
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Former Olympic champion Sally Gunnell has welcomed plans to introduce minimum four-year bans for convicted drugs cheats. Read
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Foley admits to Puma pressure
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Ireland assistant coach Anthony Foley admits the stakes are impossibly high in Saturday's showdown with Argentina at Aviva Stadium. Read
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Cook has recipe for success - Flower
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Coach Andy Flower wants England to follow the wonderful example set by their new Test captain Alastair Cook in the first-Test defeat against India. Read
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Gatland backs Priestland to deliver
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Wales boss Warren Gatland has offered unequivocal backing to fly-half playmaker Rhys Priestland following his dip in form. Read
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Mancini: Touchline battle irrelevant
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has played down talk of a personal duel with Real Madrid counterpart Jose Mourinho ahead of Wednesday's vital Champions League clash. Read
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Henry could return to Arsenal on loan
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Manager Arsene Wenger has not ruled out bringing Arsenal legend Thierry Henry back for a third spell with the club. Read
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Lennon: Brown could be out for 10 weeks
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Neil Lennon revealed that Celtic skipper Scott Brown could be out for 10 weeks following their 2-1 Champions league defeat by Benfica at the Stadium of Light. Read
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Fergie fears proved correct
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he feared how Manchester United's patched-up defence were going to handle Galatasaray on Tuesday night. Read
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Di Matteo shoulders the blame
Nov 21 2012 | National Sport
Roberto Di Matteo admitted he was to blame after Chelsea crashed to defeat at Juventus to leave themselves on the brink of becoming the first Champions League holders not to qualify for the knockout stage. Read
