Dec
2012
Articles from 17th Dec 2012
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Marouane Fellaini must cope with opponents' pressure, says Sylvain Distin
Dec 17 2012 | Everton FC News
MAROUANE FELLAINI must learn to cope with opponents who try to unsettle him, warns Sylvain Distin. Read
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Liverpool FC 1 Aston Villa 3: LFC reach nadir of Brendan Rodgers' reign
Dec 17 2012 | Liverpool FC News
MIDWAY through the second half at Anfield on Saturday, one angry Liverpool supporter had seen enough. Read
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Brendan Rodgers may rest tired Liverpool FC stars
Dec 17 2012 | Liverpool FC News
BRENDAN RODGERS admits he is ready to withdraw Raheem Sterling from the firing line as the Liverpool manager grapples with his tiring squad. Read
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Loyalists storm council meeting
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Politicians have been threatened during a council meeting in Northern Ireland when a small group of loyalists stormed the building. Read
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IPCC probes officer's 'pleb' claim
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
A police watchdog is investigating the "validity" of an arrested police officer's claim to an MP to have witnessed a foul-mouthed tirade by ex-cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell, it said. Read
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Funerals of school shooting victims
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
The Connecticut town shattered by last week's school massacre has held its first two funerals. Read
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Police attacked amid fresh violence
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Police officers have been attacked by missile-throwing loyalists during fresh violence in Northern Ireland. Read
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'Daft' for Queen to attend Cabinet
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
The Queen's attendance at Cabinet on Tuesday is "daft" and "inappropriate", according to a leading academic. Read
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Last day for remaining Comet shops
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Comet's last remaining stores will trade for the final time on Tuesday as the high street spending slump claims another high-profile casualty. Read
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Police hit at Mitchell leak arrest
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
The arrest of a police constable over the alleged leaking of information surrounding the "plebgate" row has been criticised by rank-and-file officers' representatives. Read
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Funerals set for shooting victims
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
The shattered community of Newtown is holding its first two funerals including one for the youngest victim. Read
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Final trading day for Comet stores
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Comet's last remaining stores will trade for the final time on Tuesday as the curtain comes down on another famous high street name. Read
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Clegg targets pensioner benefits
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Nick Clegg has opened a divide within the coalition Government by calling for the means-testing of a range of benefits for pensioners. Read
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Syria arms embargo to be reviewed
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
European countries including Britain are to review the arms embargo in Syria as part of continuing efforts to support the opposition to President Assad, David Cameron has told the Commons. Read
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Pair guilty of schoolboy murder
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Two teenagers are facing life terms after being convicted of murdering an innocent schoolboy who was knifed to death. Read
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Man jailed over teenager's killing
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
A man who killed a teenager and buried his body under a garden shed has been jailed indefinitely. Read
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Solheim death inquiries continue
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Police are continuing to investigate the brutal death of pagan parish councillor Peter Solheim after he was named by victims of historic sex abuse in Cornwall. Read
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Tube drivers to strike Boxing Day
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
London Underground drivers are to stage three strikes, including one on Boxing Day, in a row over Bank Holiday pay. Read
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105 victims in sex abuse probe
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
An independent investigation set up to examine allegations of historic child abuse in North Wales has received information from 105 victims in just one month. Read
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Plane terrorist loses freedom bid
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
A convicted terrorist who has served 26 years in prison for trying to blow up an Israeli airliner has lost his latest High Court bid for parole. Read
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Man dies after court cells collapse
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
A man has died after he was found collapsed in cells at a magistrates' court. Read
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Queen to attend Cabinet meeting
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
The Queen will attend Cabinet in Downing Street on Tuesday as an observer, Number 10 said. Read
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Overseas auctions boost 4G hopes
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Hopes that next year's sale of 4G airwaves could generate a windfall for the Government have been fuelled by successful auctions in other countries. Read
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Cut benefits for wealthy says Clegg
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Nick Clegg has suggested wealthy pensioners should be stripped of a raft of benefits as Britain continues to struggle to balance the books. Read
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New bishop stands down over women
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
The crisis over women bishops in the Church of England has deepened after a clergyman announced he would not be taking up a post as a bishop over the issue. Read
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Energy network move 'to hike bills'
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Major projects to improve the UK's gas and electricity networks will add an average £12 to bills over the next eight years, the regulator has said. Read
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Morning news headlines for December 17, 2012
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Barack Obama has pledged that change must come after an elementary school massacre left 20 children dead; Nick Clegg will today mount a vigorous defence of the coalition’s welfare reforms and a police officer has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over the leak of information to national newspapers. Read
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Taxpayer faces bill for Comet staff
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
The collapse of electricals retailer Comet has left the taxpayer facing a £50 million hit, a report from its administrator is expected to show. Read
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300,000 more homes in fuel poverty
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Some 300,000 more homes are likely to have been pushed into "fuel poverty" by Christmas amid soaring energy prices, an advisory body has warned. Read
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Funeral held for prank call nurse
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
The funeral of the nurse found dead after being duped by a prank call to the hospital treating the Duchess of Cambridge is to take place in India. Read
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Clegg to defend welfare reforms
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is due to mount a vigorous defence of the coalition's welfare reforms, insisting the Government had an "absolute duty" to ensure the system was fair to all. Read
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Spending on public toilets slashed
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
More than £10 million has been cut from spending on public conveniences in the past two years, posing a risk to public health, according to a new study. Read
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Obama offers prayer of a nation
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
President Barack Obama has offered the Connecticut town grappling with the aftermath of a deadly school shooting "the love and prayers of a nation". Read
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Assad regime 'cannot win change'
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Syria's vice president has said his regime and the rebels are both going down a losing path after 21 months of civil war, a rare admission by a senior government official that victory is unlikely for president Bashar Assad. Read
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Audit raises bowel cancer concerns
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Many bowel cancer patients do not get medical help until it is too late, figures show. Read
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MPs and peers oppose marriage plans
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Dozens of MPs and peers have signed up to a cross-party alliance opposed to Government plans to legislate for same-sex marriages. Read
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US gunman visited shooting range
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
US school gunman Adam Lanza visited an shooting range before the attack in Connecticut but have not concluded whether he practised shooting there. Read
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Stock Market report: December 17, 2012
Dec 17 2012 | Business News
European markets lagged behind Wall Street as speculation over America’s talks on the looming fiscal cliff continued to drive sentiment. Read
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North West firms want the right to force staff to retire
Dec 17 2012 | Business News
MORE than half of businesses in the North West want the right to retire staff automatically reinstated, according to a survey. Read
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Top Facebook figure to speak at Liverpool summit
Dec 17 2012 | Business News
A SENIOR Facebook executive will be the star speaker at a digital and gaming summit in Liverpool in January. Read
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VIDEO: Stars turn out for Hillsborough Justice Collective single launch at Liverpool HMV
Dec 17 2012 | Liverpool News
FANS queued up at HMV in Liverpool this morning to buy the first copies of the Hillsborough charity single He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother. Read
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Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson attacks Eric Pickles's ivory tower mentality
Dec 17 2012 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL Mayor Joe Anderson attacked Communities Secretary Eric Pickles, saying the Tory had an "ivory tower mentality". Read
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Liverpool record shops braced for Hillsborough single sales rush
Dec 17 2012 | Liverpool News
SHOPS across Merseyside are preparing for a rush at the tills as the Justice Collective’s reworking of He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother goes on sale today. Read
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Sefton Council withdraws pitch fee rise plans after protests
Dec 17 2012 | Liverpool News
THOUSANDS of Merseyside junior footballers were celebrating a major victory after council bosses rejected plans to raise pitch fees. Read
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Wiggins wowed by cycling craze
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Bradley Wiggins has been astounded by the number of people who have taken up cycling as a result of his success, and that of other members of Team GB, at London 2012. Read
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Five-star Gunners power into fifth
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Santi Cazorla helped himself to a hat-trick as Arsenal closed up on the top four of the Barclays Premier League with a 5-2 win at bottom club Reading. Read
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Dujardin breaks world record
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Double Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin set a new world record at the London International Horse Show on Monday night. Read
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Cook hails special success
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
England captain Alastair Cook rated his side's historic 2-1 Test series win in India every bit as special as their 2010-11 Ashes success in Australia. Read
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Espinoza gets Wigan go-ahead
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Honduras midfielder Roger Espinoza will join Wigan in January after being granted permission to work in the UK, the club have confirmed. Read
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FIFA issue new life ban to Bin Hammam
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
FIFA has imposed another life ban on former presidential challenger Mohamed Bin Hammam. Read
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Prandelli: Italy return could help Mario
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
National coach Cesare Prandelli believes a return to Italy "could help" controversial Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli. Read
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Fellaini banned for three matches
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini has been banned for three matches after accepting a charge of violent conduct for his clash with Stoke's Ryan Shawcross. Read
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Sterling and Allen poised for rest
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is preparing to give midfielders Raheem Sterling and Joe Allen a rest after acknowledging fatigue played a part in their home defeat by Aston Villa on Saturday. Read
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Tennis funding withheld by Sport England
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Tennis has had millions of pounds of funding put on hold unless the sport can improve its plan to boost participation. Read
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Balotelli takes City to tribunal
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is taking the club to a Premier League tribunal this week, Press Association Sport understands. Read
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Deighton and Beaumont join 2015 board
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
London Olympics chief executive Paul Deighton has been appointed to the board of England Rugby 2015. Read
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Cook hails landmark England success
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Captain Alastair Cook savoured a "very special" series win after England triumphed in India for the first time in almost 28 years. Read
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McIlroy ends year as number one
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Charl Schwartzel and Sergio Garcia end the year 14th and 16th in the world respectively after their weekend wins in South Africa and Malaysia. Read
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Ben Arfa blow for Newcastle
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is contemplating having to do without star man Hatem Ben Arfa for the Christmas programme. Read
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England bat out for historic series win
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
England scored a famous 2-1 Test series victory over India after centurions Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell shut the hosts out to confirm the stalemate they needed in Nagpur. Read
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Johnson: No extra pressure on Reds
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Liverpool defender Glen Johnson insists talk of a top-four challenge puts no extra pressure on the players. Read
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Giroud keen to take the next step
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud feels ready to take his game to another level. Read
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Trott and Bell make series win safe
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Centurion Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell shut out India in Nagpur to make England certain of a famous Test series victory. Read
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McCall full of praise after key win
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall hailed his side's character after they claimed a crucial 19-13 Heineken Cup success over Munster at Vicarage Road. Read
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Laudrup angry after Michu scare
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Swansea boss Michael Laudrup hit out at the officials following his side's 1-0 defeat at Tottenham this afternoon. Read
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Allardyce eyes new recruits
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce will look to strengthen his squad during the January transfer window after his injury-hit side earned a goalless draw at West Brom. Read
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Benitez: Corinthians were better than us
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez admitted Chelsea were out-fought and out-thought after watching Corinthians destroy their Club World Cup dream. Read
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Wiggins' SPOTY prize heading for the pub
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Bradley Wiggins rounded off a dream 2012 by winning the Sports Personality of the Year award - and then promised to put the prestigious prize behind the bar of his local pub. Read
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Trott ton steers England towards victory
Dec 17 2012 | National Sport
Jonathan Trott's second Test century of the year and Ian Bell's second 50 in India put England on the brink of a famous series victory on Monday morning. Read
