Dec
2012
Articles from 25th Dec 2012
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Married couple killed in car crash
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Two people killed in a car crash on Christmas morning were a married couple in their 50s, police said. Read
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Olympics 'worth price tag': poll
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Almost 80% of Britons believe the £9 billion spent on the Olympic Games was value for money, according to a new poll that shows a lasting nostalgia for the nation's achievements. Read
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Three killed in Christmas day crash
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Two young brothers died and their mother suffered injuries after their car crashed on a busy motorway on Christmas day. Read
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Body found in gunman's burnt home
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Police have found human remains in the burned-out home of the New York state ex-convict who killed two firefighters. Read
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Egyptians back new constitution
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Egypt's disputed Islamist-backed constitution has been passed with a 63.8% "yes" in a referendum, the election commission has announced, rejecting opposition allegations of significant vote fraud. Read
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Woman and two children die in crash
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
A motorway has reopened after an accident in which two young children and a woman were killed. Read
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27 killed in military plane crash
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Kazakhstan's acting border service chief was among 27 people killed in a military plane crash near a southern city, it has emerged. Read
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Gunman left note on killing plan
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Police in New York state have said the man who lured firefighters to their deaths in a blaze of gunfire left a note saying he wanted to burn down the neighbourhood and "do what I like doing best, killing people." Read
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Thousands celebrate with a swim
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
People of all ages took the plunge into the chilly waters of Britain's seas and lidos for the annual Christmas Day dip. Read
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Two dead, one injured in road crash
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Two people have been killed a third person sustained serious injuries following a car crash, police have said. Read
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Man is charged over sword attack
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was attacked with a samurai sword. Read
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Queen 'humbled' by Jubilee crowds
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
The Queen has used her Christmas broadcast to respond to the outpouring of affection and enthusiasm shown by the nation during her Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Read
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Three children killed in M6 crash
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Three children have died and two adults have been injured following a crash on a busy motorway. Read
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'Several dead' in motorway crash
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Several people are feared dead after a crash on a busy motorway. Read
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Williams inspired by forgiveness
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of how he has been inspired by meeting people who have experienced great suffering, such as victims of gang violence. Read
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Soldiers celebrate far from home
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Troops serving in Afghanistan have celebrated Christmas with presents from home, a traditional roast turkey lunch and a charity fun run. Read
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Dreaming of a less wet Christmas
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Hopes of a white Christmas have been washed out as many Britons awoke to Yuletide flooding. Read
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Police name crash-death wanted man
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Police have named a driver they want to speak to about two car crashes in which one woman was killed and two men were injured. Read
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Villages losing pubs and shops
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
One in three villages has seen a local pub or shop close in the past year, according to new research. Read
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Queen joins family church service
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
The Queen has joined the rest of the royals for the Christmas Day church service at Sandringham after recovering from a cold. Read
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Feed the hungry, says archbishop
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
The Archbishop of York has celebrated Christmas Day saying "let us feed those who hunger" and "let us give shelter to the homeless". Read
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Briton hurt in Burma plane crash
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Two people died and a Briton was injured when a plane packed with Christmas tourists crash-landed on a road in central Burma. Read
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Gay marriage plans a 'shambles'
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has described the Government's plans for gay marriage as undemocratic and a "shambles". Read
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Flooding fears remain for Christmas
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Many people are waking up in fear of flooding this Christmas morning, as downpours of heavy rain continued to bring misery to parts of Britain. Read
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Prices slashed for online shoppers
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Bargain season begins in force today as online retailers slash prices ahead of an expected onslaught of consumers hitting the high street for the traditional Boxing Day sales. Read
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Tragic mother's last gift for girls
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Three girls left motherless after a hit-and-run rampage that brought mayhem to a city's streets have opened festive gifts labelled "from mum". Read
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Shooter 'prepared trap for victims'
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
A former convict set a house and car ablaze in his lakeside New York state neighbourhood to lure firefighters then opened fire on them, killing two and engaging police in a shootout before killing himself while several homes burned. Read
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Taser use on mentally ill slammed
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Police forces have come under fire from mental health charities after new figures revealed a wide use of Taser guns on people threatening to self harm. Read
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Christmas Day swim beach closed
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Swimmers hoping to take a Christmas Day dip off Brighton will be disappointed after the council closed the beach because of bad weather. Read
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Williams to highlight the positives
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
The Archbishop of Canterbury will speak of how he has been inspired by meeting people who have experienced great suffering, such as victims of gang violence. Read
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Low-key celebrations for royals
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Christmas celebrations could be somewhat muted for the royal family, with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry absent from the traditional Sandringham festivities and the Queen recovering from a cold. Read
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Quincy star Jack Klugman dies at 90
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Jack Klugman, the prolific, craggy-faced character actor and regular guy who was loved by millions as the crime-fighting coroner in Quincy, ME, has died, a son said. He was 90. Read
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Pope prays for Middle East peace
Dec 25 2012 | UK & World News
Pope Benedict XVI marked Christmas Eve with Mass in St Peter's Basilica and a pressing question: Will people find room in their hectic, technology-driven lives for children, the poor and God? Read
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Malik guides Pakistan home
Dec 25 2012 | National Sport
Shoaib Malik's unbeaten half-century ensured Pakistan began their ground-breaking tour of India with a five-wicket victory in the opening Twenty20 international. Read
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Illness forces Nadal withdrawal
Dec 25 2012 | National Sport
Rafael Nadal's long-awaited return from injury has been delayed further after he pulled out of this week's exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi with a virus. Read
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Clarke confident of playing
Dec 25 2012 | National Sport
Australia captain Michael Clarke has completed a light training session but will not make a call on his fitness until the morning of the Boxing Day Test against Sri Lanka. Read
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Moyes welcomes Anichebe's return
Dec 25 2012 | National Sport
Everton manager David Moyes believes the return of Victor Anichebe has come at an ideal time to ensure his side's attacking options are not diminished. Read
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Laudrup looking ahead to key game
Dec 25 2012 | National Sport
Swansea may be fresh from a confidence-boosting draw with Manchester United, but manager Michael Laudrup has told his players the Boxing Day trip to Reading is a game of even greater magnitude. Read
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Pardew ready to match angry Ferguson
Dec 25 2012 | National Sport
Alan Pardew has warned Sir Alex Ferguson there will be two angry managers in the dug-outs when Newcastle head for Manchester United on Boxing Day. Read
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Lambert urges Villa to move on
Dec 25 2012 | National Sport
Paul Lambert has challenged his Aston Villa players to bounce back quickly from their 8-0 mauling at Chelsea when they entertain Tottenham on Boxing Day. Read
