Dec
2012
Articles from 3rd Dec 2012
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Manchester City 1 Everton FC 1: Marouane Fellaini continues standing tall
Dec 03 2012 | Everton FC News
NEW boots, same Marouane Fellaini. His footwear may change, but the Belgian remains at the epicentre for Everton this season. Read
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Everton FC Manchester City draw shows progress, says David Moyes
Dec 03 2012 | Everton FC News
DAVID MOYES believes Everton’s battling display at Manchester City underlines how far they have progressed during the past 12 months. Read
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Everton FC can snatch Champions League qualification, says Phil Jagielka
Dec 03 2012 | Everton FC News
PHIL JAGIELKA believes Everton are giving themselves a chance of becoming the latest team to capitalise on the “crazy” Premier League by snatching Champions League qualification. Read
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Brendan Rodgers backs Lucas return to make huge Liverpool FC difference
Dec 03 2012 | Liverpool FC News
BRENDAN RODGERS believes the return of Lucas Leiva will allow Liverpool to mould a more cohesive, creative team, and says their first-half performance against Southampton was a sign of things to come at Anfield. Read
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Syria official 'flying to Britain'
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
The reported flight to the UK of Syria's foreign ministry spokesman is being investigated by UK officials. Read
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UK concern at Israel settlers plan
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
Britain today summoned the Israeli ambassador amid deepening international anger at fresh plans by the government of Benjamin Netanyahu to extend settlement building in the occupied Palestinian territories. Read
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Press legislation 'not ruled out'
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
The Government is ready to use legislation to enforce effective regulation of the press if the industry fails to set up a genuinely tough and independent self-regulatory body along the lines set out in last week's Leveson Report, Culture Secretary Maria Miller has warned. Read
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William and Kate expecting a baby
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting a baby, St James's Palace has announced. Read
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Miller calls for unity on Leveson
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
Culture Secretary Maria Miller has pleaded for cross-party unity over the political response to the Leveson Inquiry as she warned new laws may be needed if the press could not establish an independent and effective regulator. Read
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Dewani's disorder 'has mutated'
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
A businessman wanted in South Africa over the honeymoon murder of his wife is a "husk" of his former self who spends his days playing computer games in a disused camper van, a court has been told. Read
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Extra funding to stop tax avoiders
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
Tax investigators are being handed an extra £77 million to target global companies and wealthy individuals who dodge paying their fair share. Read
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'Disbelief' over couple shot dead
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
Neighbours and colleagues of a council leader and his wife found shot dead outside their home have spoken of their shock and disbelief. Read
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No 10's 'good faith' on press talks
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
Downing Street has insisted that it was approaching talks on the regulation of newspapers "in good faith", despite David Cameron's rejection of the Leveson Report's key recommendation of legal underpinning for a new press watchdog. Read
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Opponents seek to block HS2 scheme
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
Opponents of the Government's HS2 high-speed rail scheme have asked the High Court to declare the £34 billion project legally flawed and send it back for reconsideration. Read
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May in challenge over Qatada ruling
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
The Home Secretary has launched a legal challenge against the decision to allow radical preacher Abu Qatada to stay in the UK. Read
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Dewani 'terrified of car travel'
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
A businessman wanted in South Africa over the honeymoon murder of his wife in a taxi is now terrified of travelling by car, his lawyer has told a court. Read
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Concern over 12 trusts' death rates
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
Death rates at 12 NHS hospital trusts in England were alarmingly high last year, according to an influential report. Read
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Council leader and wife found shot
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
A council leader and his wife have been found shot dead on a housing estate. Read
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Morning news headlines for December 3, 2012
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
THE Chancellor is to unveil a £154 million blitz on big-name global companies and wealthy individuals who dodge tax bills to claw back billions of pounds for the Treasury and cross-party talks on the Leveson report will resume today ahead of a major Commons debate on the highly divisive press reform recommendations. Read
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Anti-HS2 groups go to High Court
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
Groups seeking to stop the Government's HS2 high-speed rail scheme are taking their fight to the High Court. Read
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Snow fuels winter chill factor
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
More snow has fallen across the north of the UK overnight, with up to 10 cms settling across the high mountains. Read
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News International chief steps down
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
News International chief executive Tom Mockridge is to quit his role at the end of the month, News Corporation has announced. Read
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£25m bomb deal secures defence jobs
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced a new £25 million contract for more laser-guided bombs in a move set to secure hundreds of British jobs. Read
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Government highlights 'web threats'
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
The Government will launch a new drive to alert the public to the threat of cyber attack, amid warnings that Britain's critical national infrastructure could be a target. Read
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All doctors face new skills checks
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
Doctors are required to meet clinical standards and have kept up to date with medical advances under a wave of new skills checks. Read
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Executives' pay 'up 12% over year'
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
The pay of company executives has increased by an average of 12% in the last financial year, more than four times that of other workers, despite the economic downturn, according to a study. Read
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Thousands die of 'substandard care'
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
Nearly 3,000 patients died last year as a direct result of substandard hospital care, an investigation has revealed. Read
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Parties to discuss Leveson report
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
Cross-party talks on the Leveson report will resume ahead of a major Commons debate on the highly divisive press reform recommendations. Read
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AA calling for fuel duty freeze
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
Road fuel duty taxes are still pouring into the Treasury despite high petrol prices, according to AA figures. Read
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£154m blitz on tax avoidance starts
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
The Chancellor will unveil a £154 million blitz on tax avoidance and evasion amid mounting fury over the tax affairs of big name global companies and wealthy individuals. Read
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Firms accused over tax avoidance
Dec 03 2012 | UK & World News
Starbucks, Google and Amazon have been accused of "immorally" minimising their UK tax bills in a damning report by a spending watchdog. Read
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Stock Market report: Monday, December 2, 2012
Dec 03 2012 | Business News
THE London market surrendered earlier gains today after worrying figures on the US economy overshadowed encouraging data from Asian powerhouse China. Read
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B&M Bargains deal sees Sir Terry Leahy join as chairman
Dec 03 2012 | Business News
LIVERPOOL-BORN former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy is moving back into the retail world after a private equity firm bought into discount chain B&M Bargains. Read
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Sportech appoints US-based chief operating officer
Dec 03 2012 | Business News
Walton-based gaming group Sportech has today appointed David J. Schreff as chief operating officer with specific responsibility for the US and Latin American markets. Read
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Wizz Air signs 5-year deal with Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Dec 03 2012 | Business News
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) has today signed a deal that keeps Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in central and eastern Europe, at the riverside site for another five years. Read
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St Modwen confident of 2012 results
Dec 03 2012 | Business News
Builder and developer St Modwen said it expects to build on the strong results produced in the previous year, in a trading update today. Read
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EEF manufacturing survey reveals difficult quarter
Dec 03 2012 | Business News
Manufacturers throughout the region reported a further weakening in markets over the past quarter, with tougher trading conditioned expected to continue into 2013. Read
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Santa Dash 2012: Thousands take to Liverpool streets for festive run
Dec 03 2012 | Liverpool News
THOUSANDS of Father Christmases raced through Liverpool as the city held its annual Santa Dash. Read
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Willaston pensioner David Hannam found safe and well
Dec 03 2012 | Liverpool News
MERSEYSIDE grandad David Hannam who went missing more than a week ago was found safe and well on a bus in Manchester. Read
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Cammell Laird jobs secured for years to come with £230m contract
Dec 03 2012 | Liverpool News
HUNDREDS of shipyard jobs at Birkenhead have been secured for years to come. Read
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Gers fans group urge boycott
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Rangers face playing their William Hill Scottish Cup clash at Tannadice with a much-diminished away backing after one of their main supporters groups called for an organised boycott. Read
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Ba brace sinks Latics
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Demba Ba served up a timely reminder of his potency to end Newcastle's wait for a Barclays Premier League victory in a 3-0 win against 10-man Wigan. Read
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Wenger: No crisis at Arsenal
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Defiant manager Arsene Wenger insisted there was no crisis at Arsenal. Read
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Wales bid to host England World Cup clash
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
The Welsh Rugby Union have launched an audacious bid to stage their 2015 World Cup pool matches against host nation England and Australia at the Millennium Stadium. Read
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Robertson in stunning form
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Neil Robertson cracked in four centuries as he handed out a 6-1 first-round beating to Tom Ford at the williamhill.com UK Championship in York, going on to hail it as his best performance of the season. Read
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Silva doubtful for Manchester derby
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Playmaker David Silva has been ruled out of Manchester City's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund and is doubtful for this weekend's derby against Manchester United. Read
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SPL clubs back reconstruction plans
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Scottish Premier League chief executive Neil Doncaster has revealed all 12 clubs have unanimously agreed in principle to a "24-18" team model following further talks on league reconstruction at Hampden. Read
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Gardner voices Sunderland frustration
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner has admitted the players are becoming frustrated by the club's poor run of form following Sunday's 2-1 loss at Norwich. Read
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D-day for Dettori
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Jockey Frankie Dettori faces a six-month ban from riding when the stewards of France Galop meet in Paris on Tuesday. Read
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Jones: Euro exit last season was tough
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Phil Jones has admitted getting dumped out of the Champions League group stage last term was a bitter experience for Manchester United. Read
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England to face Wales and Australia
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Host nation England have been drawn in the same 2015 Rugby World Cup pool as Wales and Australia. Read
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Gers set for United trip in cup
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Rangers have been drawn away against Dundee United in the fifth round of the William Hill Scottish Cup. Read
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Finn itching for England return
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Steven Finn is eager for a piece of the action again as England continue their quest to win a Test series in India for the first time in almost 28 years. Read
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Chelsea dismiss Grant reports
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Chelsea insist there is "no truth" in reports that Avram Grant is to return to Stamford Bridge as an advisor to interim manager Rafa Benitez. Read
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Ponting reflects on wonderful career
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Ricky Ponting said he "cherished every moment" of his 17 years in international cricket after playing his final game for Australia on Monday. Read
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Ba contract talks stall
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Newcastle striker Demba Ba is yet to be persuaded to sign a new deal at St James' Park as the January transfer window looms. Read
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Pardew: Anita settling in
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Alan Pardew has admitted summer signing Vurnon Anita has endured a baptism of fire since his arrival from Ajax. Read
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South Africa clinch Test series
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Ricky Ponting's final innings for Australia ended in disappointment as he managed just eight on the fourth morning of the third Test against South Africa as the tourists clinched the series 1-0 with an impressive 309-run victory. Read
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Finn ready for England return
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Steven Finn will be ready to take the new ball for England in the third Test if they need him to do so. Read
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Ferguson: Mourinho capable of managing United
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Jose Mourinho would be capable of stepping into his shoes at Manchester United, but stopped short of saying he is the man who should replace him. Read
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Youngs boys create family history
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
As England re-wrote the record books with their 38-21 victory over New Zealand, Ben and Tom Youngs created their own piece of family history. Read
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Ponting goes quietly in final innings
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Ricky Ponting's final innings for Australia ended in disappointment as he managed just eight on the fourth morning of the third Test against South Africa as the tourists closed on victory. Read
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McCall hails battling Sarries
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall praised his side's battling spirit as they survived a late onslaught to beat Gloucester 28-23 and move back into second place in the Aviva Premiership. Read
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Davies switches focus to Six Nations defence
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Jonathan Davies has no doubt that Wales can make a strong RBS 6 Nations title defence despite experiencing their worst losing run for 10 seasons. Read
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Bale is no diver - AVB
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Andre Villas-Boas insists Gareth Bale is not a diver and has revealed the Tottenham winger is becoming increasingly frustrated at claims he goes to ground too easily. Read
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Managers relieved grudge match is over
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
MK Dons manager Karl Robinson was relieved that the historic 2-1 FA Cup win over bitter rivals AFC Wimbledon passed without any major trouble. Read
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Pulis confident Shawcross deal will be signed
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Stoke manager Tony Pulis expects skipper and central defender Ryan Shawcross to sign a new contract before Christmas. Read
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Redknapp: Survival would be my greatest feat
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Harry Redknapp says helping QPR stave off relegation would be the greatest achievement of his long career. Read
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Wenger won't throw money at problems
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Manager Arsene Wenger maintains all of Arsenal's problems cannot be solved by simply spending big in the January sales. Read
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Black Cats boss reveals relegation fear
Dec 03 2012 | National Sport
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill admitted his side were in a relegation battle after the Black Cats lost 2-1 at Norwich in the Barclays Premier League on Sunday afternoon. Read
