Nov
2012
Articles from 28th Nov 2012
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Brendan Rodgers hails Steven Gerrard for adapting his game for Liverpool FC
Nov 28 2012 | Liverpool FC News
BRENDAN RODGERS has defended his use of Steven Gerrard – and hailed the Liverpool FC skipper for adapting his game to take the club’s youngsters under his wing. Read
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Payday loan rates 'to be capped'
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
The Government will give a new regulator the explicit power to cap the interest rates charged by payday lenders, Treasury minister Lord Sassoon has announced. Read
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Female soldiers 'suffer harassment'
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
Every female soldier questioned during an Army investigation said they had received "unwanted sexual attention" during their career, according to a leaked document. Read
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Man's loved ones killed in crash
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
A man went to the scene of a fatal road accident to find the victims were his mother and girlfriend, it has been reported. Read
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Professor's death 'accidental'
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
A coroner has recorded a verdict of accidental death on an Oxford University professor who suffered a heart attack after being restrained in a headlock by a fellow academic. Read
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Man charged with girl's 1981 murder
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
A man has been charged by police investigating the 31-year-old unsolved murder of a teenage girl. Read
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Clean-up under way after flooding
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
A huge clean-up operation is now under way after downpours caused widespread devastation. Read
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PM faces divisions over Leveson
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
David Cameron is facing a major storm over the Leveson report, with deep divisions emerging in the coalition and his own party. Read
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Minimum price plan to cut drinking
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
Ministers have unveiled plans for minimum alcohol prices in England and Wales, which could spell the end for cheap high-strength beer and cider as well as a ban on multi-buy offers in supermarkets and off-licences. Read
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Workers borrowing to make ends meet
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
Male workers are borrowing £381 on average every month just to make ends meet, £100 more than women, according to new research. Read
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More time to quiz attack suspect
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
Police have been given more time to question a man over the rape of an 11-year-old girl who was dragged into a park and attacked on her way home from school. Read
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Professor 'died after headlock'
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
An Oxford University professor died of a heart attack after being put in a headlock by a fellow academic who tried to restrain him, an inquest has been told. Read
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Abuse accused 'in witches' coven'
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
Members of a so-called "witches' coven" donned ceremonial robes and used daggers as part of ritualistic sex abuse on young girls, a court has been told. Read
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Smith abuse claims at former school
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
A council is reviewing its manual records of a former local authority school as another alleged victim of Sir Cyril Smith said he was abused by him there in 1979. Read
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2012 'hit by weather extremes'
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
Weather extremes have hit many countries and the Arctic has seen unprecedented sea ice melt as the world experienced another year among the hottest on record, experts have said. Read
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PM seeks paper regulation consensus
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
David Cameron has pledged to seek a cross-party consensus on newspaper regulation as he takes delivery of the Leveson report. Read
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Ministers defend cheap booze ban
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
Ministers have defended controversial plans to ban cheap deals on booze, insisting they would save hundreds of lives every year. Read
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Three in court over Olympic 'fraud'
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
Three men have appeared in court accused of getting confidential information by posing as public figures during the bidding process for new tenants for the Olympic stadium. Read
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125 more Comet stores to close
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
Staff at stricken electricals chain Comet have been dealt a pre-Christmas blow after administrators announced a further 125 stores will close. Read
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BP raises £687m in North Sea deal
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
BP has agreed to sell a range of North Sea oil fields to an Arab energy giant in a 1.1 billion US dollar (£687 million) deal. Read
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Student in US deal over TV website
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
A student who created a website that helped people to watch films and TV shows for free has reached an agreement to avoid extradition to the United States over copyright infringement allegations, the High Court has been told. Read
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William and Kate visit dukedom city
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
Cambridge has given its duke and duchess a rapturous welcome as the royal couple tours the city for the first time. Read
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Commuters hit by 6.46% fare rise
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
Commuters from Kent will bear the brunt of the new year rail fare rises, with some season tickets rising almost 6.5%. Read
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Rise in number of queried results
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
The number of GCSE and A-level results sent back for re-marking has risen by more than a third, official figures have shown. Read
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Coulson wins legal costs appeal
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson has won his appeal against a High Court ruling that News Group Newspapers (NGN) does not have to pay his legal costs arising from the phone-hacking affair. Read
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Three million people under-employed
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
The number of people classed as under-employed, including part-timers wanting a full-time job, has increased by a million since the start of the economic downturn in 2008, new figures have shown. Read
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Morning news headlines for November 28, 2012
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
HUNDREDS of flood warnings remained in place across England and Wales this morning; the coalition is unveiling controversial plans for a higher-than-expected minimum alcohol price of 45p per unit and David Cameron is facing fresh demands to reject statutory regulation of newspapers as he prepares to take delivery of the Leveson report. Read
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Flood warnings remain in place
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
Hundreds of flood warnings remain in place across England and Wales as flood-ravaged towns wake up to another day of devastation. Read
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Smith victims speak out over abuse
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
A police force's admission that late politician Sir Cyril Smith sexually and physically abused young boys in the 1960s has brought relief to some of his victims. Read
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Coulson learns result of costs plea
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson will learn the result of his appeal against a High Court ruling that News Group Newspapers (NGN) does not have to pay his legal costs arising from the phone-hacking affair. Read
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Rail commuters face 5.9% fare rise
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
Some rail season ticket holders will face fare rises of almost 6% in January, it has been revealed. Read
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Sea levels 'rising more quickly'
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
Sea levels are rising faster than predicted as a result of climate change, scientists said. Read
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Exercise lack 'a silent epidemic'
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
The nation's lack of physical activity is a "silent epidemic", health officials said. Read
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Plea to help 'grafter' families
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
A third of families living with child poverty are "grafters" who have been blighted by unemployment and low wages more than social problems, a think-tank has said. Read
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Britain cannot 'fall away' from EU
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
Britain cannot afford to "fall away" from the European Union at a time when the continent faces a moment of "existential crisis" due to the global shift in power from west to east, former prime minister Tony Blair will warn today. Read
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'Moral right' to home ownership
Nov 28 2012 | UK & World News
A third more of the country should be built on to solve the housing crisis, the coalition's planning minister has suggested. Read
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Stock market report: Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Nov 28 2012 | Business News
THOMAS COOK’S new boss Harriet Green impressed investors with plans to turn the company around today despite results revealing £590m in annual losses. Read
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Profits and revenues flow for United Utilities
Nov 28 2012 | Business News
North West water and wastewater company United Utilities reported higher revenues and profits for the six months to September 30 today. Read
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Wirral council admits £25,000 office refurb was done without planning consent
Nov 28 2012 | Liverpool News
A CONTROVERSIAL £25,000 office refurbishment for Wirral council’s chief officers broke planning laws, it has been revealed. Read
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England call up spinner Tredwell
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
James Tredwell is to join England's Test squad as they prepare to face India at Eden Gardens next week. Read
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Hammers in line for preferred bidder status
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
West Ham are set to be named as the preferred bidder for the Olympic Stadium next week amid fresh efforts to plug the gap in funding required to convert the venue into a football ground, Press Association Sport understands. Read
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Blues bans boo Rafa in bore draw
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez was booed off instead of on to the field after Chelsea produced a second straight 0-0 draw in the west London derby against Fulham. Read
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Clattenburg centre-stage in draw
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Southampton goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga proved the villain as Norwich secured a 1-1 from a match in which Mark Clattenburg's return to frontline refereeing was the main talking point. Read
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City down battling Latics
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Mario Balotelli and James Milner struck in the second half as champions Manchester City edged out spirited Wigan 2-0 on a freezing night at the DW Stadium. Read
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Van Persie strike downs Hammers
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Robin van Persie struck after 33 seconds as Manchester United edged past West Ham 1-0 at Old Trafford. Read
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Bale stars as Spurs beat Reds
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Gareth Bale scored a stunning free-kick and set up Aaron Lennon with a wonderful solo run to bring Liverpool's eight-match unbeaten run to an end with a 2-1 win at White Hart Lane. Read
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Canaries hit by Ruddy blow
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy faces three months on the sidelines with a thigh injury. Read
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Herbert comfortable with stance
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
The campaign group who reported referee Mark Clattenburg to the police after Chelsea's allegations of racial abuse has defended its action. Read
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Farrell gets surprise world-best nomination
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
England international Owen Farrell is a shock nomination for the prestigious International Rugby Board player of the year award. Read
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Young guns avoid big names
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
England have escaped a nightmare draw for next summer's UEFA Under-21 Championship finals after they were paired with Israel, Norway and Italy. Read
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Pietersen returns to one-day fold
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
The end of Kevin Pietersen's one-day international retirement was confirmed when he was named in England's squad to face India in five matches early next year. Read
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Mitchell calls for more pressure football
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Former New Zealand coach John Mitchell has demanded an immediate improvement after taking up the post of director of rugby at struggling Sale Sharks. Read
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Hore to miss two competitive games
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
New Zealand hooker Andrew Hore was banned for five weeks - but just two competitive matches - for striking Wales lock Bradley Davies. Read
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Nelsen hoping for Redknapp great escape
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Ryan Nelsen backed Harry Redknapp to pull of another great escape from Barclays Premier League relegation after the new QPR boss made an instant impact in his first game in charge. Read
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Platt handed two-match ban
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Manchester City's assistant coach David Platt has been handed a two-match touchline ban by UEFA. Read
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Williams defend driver decision
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Williams are adamant they have not committed financial "hara-kiri" by axing Bruno Senna and replacing the Brazilian with Valtteri Bottas. Read
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Hore handed five-week ban
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
New Zealand hooker Andrew Hore will miss Saturday's QBE international against England after he was banned for five weeks for striking Wales lock Bradley Davies. Read
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Jarvis ruled out for season
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Wales prop Aaron Jarvis will not play again this season after he suffered a knee ligament injury during the 33-10 defeat against world champions New Zealand on Saturday. Read
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Long putter rule change proposed
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Three of golf's last five major champions will not be able to continue putting as they do from 2016 under a proposed rule change announced. Read
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Pietersen back in ODI squad
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen has been named in England's one-day international squad to face India. Read
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Giles takes over as limited-overs coach
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Ashley Giles has been named as England's limited-overs head coach as team director Andy Flower looks to reduce his role with the national team. Read
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Bottas to replace Senna at Williams
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Valtteri Bottas has been promoted to race driver for the 2013 Formula One season as he will line up alongside Pastor Maldonado at Williams. Read
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Ainslie to join supporting cast
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Ben Ainslie might not be competing in Rio de Janeiro but hopes to be there in a supporting role with the British sailing team. Read
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Parling desperate for All Blacks scalp
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Geoff Parling is fed up of near misses and is determined to sign off a frustrating autumn campaign with a landmark victory over world champions New Zealand. Read
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Jarvis rules out for season
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Wales prop Aaron Jarvis will not play again this season after he suffered a knee ligament injury during the 33-10 defeat against world champions New Zealand on Saturday. Read
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Phillips out to eradicate bad memories
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Wales star Mike Phillips knows more than most what it is like to experience the pain of defeat against Australia. Read
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Villas-Boas warns Redknapp off Defoe
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Andre Villas-Boas is sure Harry Redknapp will keep QPR up, but he has told his predecessor to forget the idea of bolstering his struggling strikeforce with a January bid for Jermain Defoe. Read
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Benitez tells Torres: Feel the burn
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez has told Fernando Torres to start pumping iron if he was serious about proving he could be Chelsea's £50million man of steel. Read
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Clattenburg focused on return
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Mark Clattenburg is looking forward to "returning to his love of refereeing" after Chelsea formally expressed "regrets" over the way they handled their racism complaint against him. Read
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Redknapp's warning for Rangers
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
QPR boss Harry Redknapp has warned his players not to be fooled by a solid start to his reign. Read
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Lambert defends decision to leave out Bent
Nov 28 2012 | National Sport
Paul Lambert again defended his decision to exclude Aston Villa's record signing Darren Bent from his matchday plans as his side gained a crucial 1-0 home win over Reading. Read
