Dec
2012
Articles from 27th Dec 2012
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Everton 2 Wigan Athletic 1: Blues maintain Champions League challenge
Dec 27 2012 | Everton FC News
Leon Osman and Phil Jagielka struck as Everton maintained their Champions League challenge at the expense of an enterprising but luckless Wigan at rain-sodden Goodison Park. Read
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Let’s follow up Wigan triumph with win over Chelsea demands Everton FC boss David Moyes
Dec 27 2012 | Everton FC News
DAVID MOYES was delighted to see his Everton side pick up their second victory of the Christmas period with a 2-1 win over Wigan Athletic, but immediately set his sights on continuing their form against Chelsea this weekend. Read
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Everton FC half term report: Top four in sight - yet the feeling remains it should have been better
Dec 27 2012 | Everton FC News
NOT for the first time, the usual retrospection brought by the arrival of the festive period prompted feelings of frustration and disappointment for Evertonians. Read
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Stoke City 3 Liverpool FC 1: No Christmas cheer as LFC suffer another reality check
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool FC News
“WE’RE going to have a party when Suarez gets a pen” sang the jubilant travelling supporters as firecrackers exploded into the chilly Britannia air mere moments into Liverpool’s visit last night. Read
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Liverpool FC boss Brendan Rodgers blasts defence after woeful Boxing Day defeat at Stoke
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool FC News
BRENDAN RODGERS blasted his team’s poor defending and lack of character after Liverpool suffered a Boxing Day hangover. Read
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Dark days of 2012 will help me says Liverpool FC midfielder Lucas
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool FC News
LUCAS LEIVA has vowed to take the positives from a “very hard” 2012 as he looks to a more prosperous New Year with Liverpool FC. Read
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Liverpool FC Half-Term Report: Brendan Rodgers is having to fight fires but not dampen fans’ expectations
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool FC News
BRENDAN RODGERS had barely got his feet under the table at his Melwood desk when an enquiry from one hopeful supporter underlined both the size of the task and the weight of expectation he had taken on by moving to Anfield. Read
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Liverpool FC Red Watch: Steven Gerrard is still our saviour but is it too late for Stewart Downing to resurrect his Anfield career?
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool FC News
FOR many, this time of year is celebrated for its significance as a key event in the Christian calendar. Read
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Men 'no longer main breadwinners'
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
Men should no longer be regarded as a family's main breadwinner after a new study showed women make up at least half of workers in most parts of the country, a leading union has said. Read
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US winter snow storm pushes north
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
A powerful winter storm blamed for 15 deaths in other parts of the US is bringing rain to southern New England and snow further north, but the region has been largely spared the pounding that other states took. Read
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US 'heading over fiscal cliff'
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
President Barack Obama was cutting short his holiday and returning to Washington as a senior Democrat warned that the US appeared to be heading over the year-end "fiscal cliff" of higher taxes and deep spending cuts that could spin the still-fragile economy back into a recession. Read
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2012 set to be wettest on record
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
This year is set to become the wettest on record in the UK, forecasters have said as flood-battered areas face renewed danger from storms bringing a wet and windy end to 2012. Read
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Winter storm death toll rises to 12
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
The death toll from a powerful winter storm that pushed through the US Midwest into the north-east has risen to 12. Read
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Putin: I'll sign US adoptions ban
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will sign a controversial bill banning Americans from adopting Russian children. Read
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Boxing Day online shopping record
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
Boxing Day set a new British record for online shopping as crowds descended on high streets once again for another day of frenzied sales. Read
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Concern grows for missing teenager
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
Police have released a picture of a 15-year-old girl and her baby son who have been missing for more than a week. Read
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Pub giant to create 1,200 new jobs
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
National pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open 30 new pubs and create 1,200 jobs in 2013. Read
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650 charged over social media crime
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
Complaints of crimes involving Facebook and Twitter have increased 780% in four years, resulting in around 650 people being charged in the last year, police figures have shown. Read
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Voters back gay marriage, says poll
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
Voters support plans to introduce gay marriage by a margin of two to one, according to a new poll. Read
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Tory candidates 'selected on merit'
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
The Conservative Party has insisted that its election candidates are selected on individual merit, following reports that leader David Cameron has ordered a drive to increase the number of black and Asian people standing to become Tory MPs. Read
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Exams shake-up 'a huge mistake'
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
Education Secretary Michael Gove has made "a huge mistake" in his shake-up of English secondary school exams, a Conservative grandee has warned. Read
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Magazines warned on new year diets
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
A women and equalities minister has urged magazine editors not to promote "miracle diets" in January after the Christmas season. Read
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Morning news headlines for December 27 2012
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
ALL children who visit hospital accident and emergency departments or have out-of-hours GP consultations will be logged in a national database; Nick Clegg has issued a warning to the Tories to concentrate on fighting the “firestorm” in the eurozone and a wet and stormy weekend could mark the end of one of the wettest years in history in Britain. Read
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Obama poised for fiscal cliff talks
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
US president Barack Obama and members of Congress are preparing for one last try to avert across-the-board tax increases and spending cuts known as the fiscal cliff, as the US treasury department warned that it will begin taking action to prevent the government from hitting its debt limit. Read
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Rainy weekend to cap year of floods
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
A wet and stormy weekend could mark the end of one of the wettest years in history in Britain, with no respite expected for the saturated south west. Read
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Wet summer makes 2012 year of slug
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
The wash-out summer turned 2012 into the year of the slug, which thrived while much of the UK's wildlife struggled in the unsettled weather, experts have said. Read
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Child medical visits to be logged
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
All children who visit hospital accident and emergency (A&E) departments or have out-of-hours GP consultations will be logged in a national database, Health Minister Dr Dan Poulter has said. Read
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Variation in availability of jobs
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
Competition for jobs varies wildly across the UK, with 55 jobseekers for each vacancy in some areas and less than one in others, according to research. Read
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Shellfish reef 'huge and thriving'
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
The discovery of a large shellfish reef on the west coast of the UK could be the biggest find of its kind in the world, experts believe. Read
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Cancer patients in fuel poverty
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
Around 27,000 cancer patients in the UK are thought to be behind with their energy bills, owing as much as £2.8 million to companies, a charity has warned. Read
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More funds to tackle youth violence
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
Further funds are to be pumped into tackling youth violence as part of a wider push to stamp out gang and knife crime, it has been announced. Read
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Sales hope for smaller companies
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
Almost half of smaller companies expect their sales and orders to increase in 2013, although one in five fear they will fall, according to a new study. Read
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Clegg warns Tories over EU stance
Dec 27 2012 | UK & World News
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has issued a warning to the Tories to concentrate on fighting the "firestorm" in the eurozone rather than trying to re-negotiate Britain's membership of the European Union. Read
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It was no cracker - but many reasons to party for Everton FC
Dec 27 2012 | Everton FC Match Reports
AS Christmas crackers go, this was more like the poor joke, the garish party hat or the undersized tool kit, but Everton won’t care one bit. Read
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Mr Brocklebank: Make predictions? Never have, never will be doing
Dec 27 2012 | Comment
HOW long ago it seems now since the Government and Liverpool council were like the best of friends. Read
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Gary Bainbridge: Unboxing Day
Dec 27 2012 | Comment
I WAS slightly bleary of eye on Boxing Day morning. I was even more bleary of brain. Like people on the tills in Next and some train drivers, journalists generally have to work on Boxing Day. Read
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David Charters: Mince pies were hot and the wine was mulled
Dec 27 2012 | Comment
THE mayor’s chain shone in the early moonlight – and the fairy lights hung, still and dull, off their wires, which were looped from roof to roof over the village on the hill that looks down on the big river, where the ships hoot at each other on foggy days. Read
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Tesco sweeps into mortgage market
Dec 27 2012 | Business News
Annabelle Dickson looks at the prospects for the UK and the eurozone in 2013 Read
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Signs of hope for Merseyside in a challenging business year
Dec 27 2012 | Business News
THIS time last year, the doom-mongers were in full flow warning that the eurozone crisis could push Britain and much of the rest of the world into an even deeper and longer recession than the one we saw just a couple of years earlier. Read
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Wirral solicitors dig deep to give hampers to needy families
Dec 27 2012 | Business News
A FIRM of Wirral solicitors helped to give needy families a happier Christmas. Read
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My Day Off: Steve Cobham on building amps
Dec 27 2012 | Business News
Steve Cobham, 41, technical director at IT and cloud service provider Stack Computer Solutions, has a passion for all things electrical Read
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Active Adventures gears up for franchise market
Dec 27 2012 | Business News
LOCATION, location, location, we’re often told, is half the battle towards securing a successful business.And Dan Kirkham and Keith Perryman’s Active Adventures outdoor activity centre has pretty much got it nailed when it comes to Read
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Apposing marks 150,000 Carphone Warehouse downloads
Dec 27 2012 | Business News
DIGITAL agency Apposing is celebrating after more than 150,000 customers downloaded an app it created for Carphone Warehouse. Read
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From bad to worse as banks plunge into ethical crises over rate fixing and mis-selling
Dec 27 2012 | Business News
AS IF the public needed any further excuse to bash the banking industry, a series of jaw-dropping scandals over the year left the sector with an even greater mountain to climb to restore its tattered reputation. Read
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Ben Hatton: Retail going back to the future in 2013
Dec 27 2012 | Business News
AS WE see 2012 draw to a close, what have we learned from the experiences of the past 12 months? Read
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Profile: Shaun Hughes of CleanBake
Dec 27 2012 | Business News
Alistair Houghton meets SHAUN HUGHES, managing director at Cleanbake, in Skelmersdale Read
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Members give thumbs-up to It’s Liverpool in London
Dec 27 2012 | Business News
MEMBERS of Liverpool’s London- based“ business hub ”embassy” say that the facility is helping them grow sales. Read
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Cheshire medical firm wins top accolade
Dec 27 2012 | Business News
A MEDICAL technology company has won two awards at an international event for cardiovascular specialists. Read
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Health@Work aims to tackle workplace absence
Dec 27 2012 | Business News
WORKPLACE charity Health@Work is teaming up with Liverpool PCT to hold an event that will offer businesses advice on improving the health of their staff. Read
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Global support growing for Liverpool’s International Festival of Business 2014
Dec 27 2012 | Business News
GLOBAL support is growing for Liverpool’s International Festival of Business (IBF) 2014. Read
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Chester firm uses sniffer dogs to find bed bugs
Dec 27 2012 | Business News
A CHESTER sniffer dog training company has launched a new service using dogs to detect bed bugs. Read
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Aintree building firm Fletchrose takes on seven apprentices
Dec 27 2012 | Business News
MERSEYSIDE building contractor Fletchrose has taken on seven apprentices to add to its workforce of more than 80 people. Read
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Liverpool peer Lord Storey retires from teaching after 40 years
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL peer Lord Storey has retired from teaching after 40 years – to devote more time to politics. Read
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Wirral house prices fell 9.3% in the last year, new figures show
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool News
WIRRAL recorded one of the biggest falls in house prices in the UK over the last year, according to new figures. Read
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Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen heart disease consultant Professor Mike Chester fights dismissal
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool News
Helen Hunt reports exclusively on the claims surrounding the sacking of a leading Merseyside heart consultant Read
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The year in review: 2012 through the eyes of The Liverpool Post's Big Interviews
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool News
As 2012 draws to a close, we reflect on what some of Merseyside’s most influential figures had to say in the Liverpool Post’s series of Big Interviews Read
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Boxing Day sales figures up on last year for Liverpool ONE
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool News
THE number of Boxing Day shoppers in Liverpool One rose by almost a fifth this year. Read
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New architect to take over at Liverpool’s Anglican cathedral
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool News
ONE of the most important non-religious posts at Liverpool’s Anglican cathedral is changing hands. Read
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Vindication for Hillsborough campaigners a highlight of year
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool News
As He Ain’t Heavy . . . fittingly makes the festive No. 1 in a momentous year, Peter Elson and Kate Forrester look back at the events of 2012 Read
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Domestic Violence Unit launched by Liverpool law firm
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool News
A NEW unit specialising in dealing with victims of domestic violence is being launched by a Liverpool law firm. Read
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Liverpool’s Milky Tea Play launches first game
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool News
A VIDEO game developer spun out of Liverpool design and digital studio Milky Tea has launched its first product. Read
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Liverpool comedian John Bishop’s passion for panto comes to the small screen
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Arts
IN THE great pantomime tradition, women play men, men play women, the script is packed with double entendre and the audience is invited to heckle. Read
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How many books did you manage to read this year? Put your literary knowledge to the test with our 2012 books quiz
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Arts
1. Which TV presenter's memoir is called My Animals and Other Family? Read
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A Book Shop opens in New Brighton
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Arts
COMEDIAN Ken Dodd got out his tickling stick to brush up his Shakespeare and other great authors to open a new Wirral bookshop. Read
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Oost Books: Spencer Leigh - The Beatles in Liverpool
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Arts
SPENCER Leigh, the veteran presenter of Radio Merseyside’s Saturday On the Beat show, has followed the success of his book, The Beatles in Hamburg, with a beautifully illustrated volume about the boys’ early days in their own city – The Beatles in Liverpool. Read
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Tough guy Tom Cruise is Jack in action
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Arts
JACK REACHER (12A)Starring: Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, David Oyelowo, Richard Jenkins, Robert Duvall, Jai Courtney, Werner Herzog, Joseph Sikora, Alexia Fast. Director: Christopher McQuarrie. Duration: 130 mins. Read
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JAMIE BOWMAN: Welcome back Mick Head - if anyone deserves some Christmas goodwill it’s him
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Arts
CHECK out December’s gig listings for Liverpool and you’ll spot a common trend. Read
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CLASSICAL REVIEW: Spirit of Christmas, Philharmonic Hall
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Arts
OVER the years, the Philharmonic Hall’s Spirit of Christmas concerts have become as much a part of the build up to the big day as last minute gift wrapping. Presenting this year’s five dates for the second year running was John Suchet, presenter on Classic FM – the Phil is the station’s official orchestra in the north – who is less exuberant in the role than 2010’s Lesley Garrett but still suitably hearty. Read
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Laura Davis: My lirst of absolutely not New Year resolutions
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Arts
CHRISTMAS Day is over for another year. Santa is back in the North Pole, sleeping off a mince pie-induced carbohydrate coma. Rudolph is safe in his stable, regretfully suffering the after- effects of overindulging in carrots. Read
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Take our culture quiz of the year 2012
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Arts
How closely have you been following Merseyside’s art scene this year? Find out by answering the questions below Read
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Looking back at 2012 in culture on Merseyside
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Arts
Arts editor Laura Davis looks back on an eventful 12 months of culture in Merseyside Read
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David Higgerson Christmas TV review: Soap script writers are lacking festive spirit
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Arts
SO HERE it is, Merry Christmas . . . but did someone forget to tell the soap script writers? Read
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Preview: A Night In Vienna, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Arts
THERE will be no Sachertorte, Wiener Schnitzel or Gluhwein at the Phil tomorrow night. But the Liverpool Phil will be presenting an exciting evening of Viennese favourites and even without that final touch which is the mark of the Vienna Philharmoniker, hearing this well-known music live is still a thrill. Read
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McLeish lands Forest job
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Alex McLeish as their new manager - just a day after parting company with Sean O'Driscoll. Read
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Romeu would welcome Villa signing
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu would welcome the signing of David Villa with open arms if the prolific Spain international ends up moving to Stamford Bridge during the transfer window. Read
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Beckham in no rush to decide next step
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
David Beckham is weighing up "a number of serious proposals" from clubs across the world, but will not be rushed into a decision on his future. Read
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Pardew not happy with Ba contract clause
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
Manager Alan Pardew has told Demba Ba that even if he stays with Newcastle until the end of the season he will be sold in the summer if the release-clause remains in his contract. Read
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AVB: Villa should stand by Lambert
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas is sure Aston Villa have the right man at the helm in Paul Lambert. Read
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Gibson and Cole dismissals overturned
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
Everton midfielder Darron Gibson and West Ham striker Carlton Cole have both seen their red cards during last Saturday's clash at Upton Park overturned following successful appeals. Read
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Murray makes early exit in Abu Dhabi
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
Andy Murray was beaten in straight sets by Janko Tipsarevic at an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Read
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Bebe returns to Portugal
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
Manchester United forward Bebe has joined Rio Ave on loan, the Portuguese side have announced. Read
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Everton win Gibson appeal
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
Everton have succeeded in an appeal against midfielder Darron Gibson's red card in last Saturday's match at West Ham. Read
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Rodgers to exercise spending restraint
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits the forthcoming transfer window will not provide the answer to all his side's problems. Read
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Johnson in good Hart after win
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
Adam Johnson has admitted he thought his old friend Joe Hart had denied him his moment of glory as Sunderland extended their impressive record against Manchester City. Read
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No FA action over Ferguson's ref row
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will not face punishment for confronting referee Mike Dean at Old Trafford on Wednesday, the Football Association has confirmed. Read
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New deals for Welsh duo
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
London Welsh duo Hudson Tonga'uiha and Greg Bateman have signed new deals with the Aviva Premiership club. Read
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Blackburn sack Berg after 57 days
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
Blackburn have announced the sacking of manager Henning Berg and his coaching staff after less than eight weeks in charge of the club. Read
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Australia in total command
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
Sri Lanka found wickets hard to come by on day two of their second Test against Australia, with the hosts in complete control at the MCG. Read
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Bale among the very best - Villas-Boas
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas hailed Gareth Bale as one of best players in the world after the winger notched his first Barclays Premier League hat-trick in the 4-0 victory at Aston Villa. Read
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Mancini frustrated by wasteful City
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
Roberto Mancini accused his Manchester City players of being too soft after seeing them slip seven points behind leaders Manchester United with a 1-0 defeat at "lucky" Sunderland. Read
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Rodgers bemoans 'soft goals'
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was unhappy with the soft goals his side conceded in the 3-1 defeat to Stoke. Read
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Redknapp furious with officials
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
Harry Redknapp launched a stinging attack on referee Chris Foy and his two assistants after QPR sunk to the bottom of the Barclays Premier League with a controversial 2-1 defeat to West Brom. Read
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Fergie fury over Evans own-goal decision
Dec 27 2012 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson defended his decision to give referee Mike Dean a half-time blast of his hairdryer before Manchester United sealed a come-from-behind 4-3 win. Read
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We the got win we deserved, says Ronnie Moore after Tramere Rovers FC beat Crewe
Dec 27 2012 | Other Football
TRANMERE manager Ronnie Moore insisted justice was done – eventually – as Rovers arrested their recent slide to take all three points against Crewe. Read
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Power cuts Crewe down as Tranmere Rovers FC get back on track
Dec 27 2012 | Other Football
SECOND-HALF strikes from Max Power and Adam McGurk rescued Tranmere from their recent slump as a three-match winless run was put to bed at Prenton Park. Read
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Dec 27 2012 | Other Football
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West Brom benefit from Robert Green howlers
Dec 27 2012 | Other Football
QPR 1 West Brom 2: ROBERT GREEN had a day to forget as QPR sunk to the bottom of the table with a controversial home defeat to West Brom. Read
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Rickie Lambert grabs a late leveller for Southampton
Dec 27 2012 | Other Football
Fulham 1 Southampton 1: RICKIE LAMBERT’S late penalty secured Southampton a hard-earned point in west London as Fulham’s poor recent run continued. Read
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Adam Johnson comes back to haunt Manchester City
Dec 27 2012 | Other Football
Sunderland 1 Man City 0: ADAM JOHNSON came back to haunt Manchester City. Read
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Juan Mata fires Chelsea to within four points of Manchester City
Dec 27 2012 | Other Football
Norwich 0 Chelsea 1: JUAN MATA’S first-half strike was enough to secure all three points for Chelsea as they beat Norwich in a game of little quality at Carrow Road. Read
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Javier Hernandez puts Manchester United in seventh heaven
Dec 27 2012 | Other Football
Man United 4 Newcastle 3: Javier Hernandez (pictured) netted his 10th goal of the season in the last minute to send Manchester United seven points clear at the top of the table. Read
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England Golf Coast campaign revived as clubs rally round
Dec 27 2012 | Other Sports
THE campaign to promote the golfing riches available along the Sefton and Wirral coastline is being revived. Read
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Merseyside and Cheshire golf news
Dec 27 2012 | Other Sports
EUROPEAN Challenge Tour player Phil Archer finished second when the 1836 Tour visited Wychwood Park for a winter pro-am. Read
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Meet the champion: Rachel Turner (Vicars Cross GC)
Dec 27 2012 | Other Sports
Where did you hit your first golf balls? Read
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Hillside-based Paul Eales is honoured for contribution to golf
Dec 27 2012 | Other Sports
HILLSIDE-BASED Paul Eales received a PGA Recognition Award for his outstanding contribution to golf at a PGA fundraising lunch held at Manchester’s Hilton Hotel. Read
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Teenager Ross Higham is on the right lines
Dec 27 2012 | Other Sports
WHEN Liverpool St Helens take to the field at Altrincham Kersal on the first Saturday in January, as in all games this season, running the line will be touch judge Ross Higham. Read
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Birkenhead Park aim to keep up their revival in the New Year
Dec 27 2012 | Other Sports
BIRKENHEAD PARK will be keen to take their recent good form into the New Year with two important home games on the first two Saturdays in January. Read
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Widnes RUFC enjoy fine first half of the season
Dec 27 2012 | Other Sports
WIDNES drew a line under a satisfying first half of the season with a hard earned victory away at basement club Manchester. Read
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Liverpool’s only Olympic gold medal winner of 2012 Peter Charles isn’t prancing in the dark after sale to Bruce Springsteen
Dec 27 2012 | Other Sports
Chris Wright speaks to Liverpool’s only gold medallist from London 2012 Read
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Waterloo’s Jan Van Deventer is looking up rather than over his shoulder
Dec 27 2012 | Other Sports
WATERLOO director of rugby Jan Van Deventer looking forward to the New Year as his side enjoy a well-earned two-week break over the festive period. Read
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Blue Watch: Everton’s pint-sized performers stick it to Big Sam’s boys
Dec 27 2012 | Sport Opinion
SATURDAY’S win at Upton Park was a well earned and dogged victory given that it was against a side with an enviable home record and the fact that we had to battle more comedy officiating after Osman’s early goal was bizarrely chalked off. Read
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Winning Post: The Elephants could Coast to African glory
Dec 27 2012 | Sport Opinion
IVORY COAST TO WIN THE AFRICAN NATIONS CUP @ 7/4 PINNACLE Read
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Mark Lawrenson: Rafa’s rising above all the criticism yet again
Dec 27 2012 | Sport Opinion
IT looks like Rafael Benitez’s tin hat is doing the trick already at Chelsea. Read
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Mark Lawrenson: Everton's game at West Ham shows referees just don’t understand the game
Dec 27 2012 | Sport Opinion
WHO is on the panel that decides whether somebody can become a top-level referee? Read
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Mark Lawrenson: It’s all in the mind as Liverpool FC's Stewart Downing finally gets his head down
Dec 27 2012 | Sport Opinion
MIND GAMES can often be a potent weapon in a manager’s arsenal. Read
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Old favourites and some fresh ideas
Dec 27 2012 | Specials Features
Neil MacDonald picks some of the best new pictures on the Post Flickr site Read
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Viewpoint: Market will remain tight in 2013 but there are opportunities for smart operators
Dec 27 2012 | Business Opinion
THERE can be no doubting that 2012 has been another challenging year across Merseyside’s commercial property sector, yet the office market has showed signs of vibrancy. Demand remains high for certain types of office accommodation, such as quality space below 2,500 sq ft. Read
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Alex Turner: Get the New Year off to a flying start
Dec 27 2012 | Business Opinion
HOW many of the standard New Year’s work resolutions have you got on your list? Read
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Home Canteen, Beetham Plaza, The Strand, Liverpool L2 0XL
Dec 27 2012 | Politics News
www.facebook.com/HOMEcanteenbar Read
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Key facts
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Life
RACHEL WILLIAMS was a guest of Sovereign Luxury Travel, who offer seven nights at the Excellence Playa Mujeres, Mexico, from £1,539 pp on an all-inclusive basis, departing on March 19, 2013. Price includes return flights from London Gatwick and private transfers (includes a 20% discount.) They also offer seven nights at The Beloved Hotel, Mexico, from £1,625 pp, departing on March 4, 2013. Price includes return flights from London Gatwick and private transfers (includes a 40% discount). Call 0844 415 1936 or visit www.sovereign.com Read
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Banish black and make my peace with prints . . . it’s my 2013 style resolutions
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Life
SO HOW was your Christmas? Did Santa bring you everything you wanted? Did you make it all the way through to The Royle Family without anyone having to be taken to casualty? Excellent. Read
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RED carpet events are rare as hen’s teeth on Christmas Day, so now seems as good a time as any to choose the look that stood out most for me this year.
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Life
And the award goes to . . . Gwyneth Paltrow, top, in Tom Ford at the Oscars in February. Simple and clean, this was the dress of 2012. Read
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New eaterie Puschka destined to be a Home from home for diners
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Life
Marc Waddington checks out the latest venture from the pair behind Puschka Read
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Resolve to clean up your beauty regime for 2013
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Life
NOW IS the time to be making those all-important New Year’s resolutions. From not sleeping in your make-up to drinking more water, there are a few beauty ones worth considering: Read
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Wine: Perk up your leftovers before the New Year parties begin
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Life
PHEW. That’s that for another year . . . now, what to do with the leftovers in the fridge. Read
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Antiques: Sale-ing through the year
Dec 27 2012 | Liverpool Life
IT’S hard not to make predictions, particularly at this time of year, and even harder when enthusing about the antiques and collectables featured in these pages. Sometimes, though, it’s impossible to resist. Read
