Jan
2013
Articles from 4th Jan 2013
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Phil Jagielka signs new Everton FC deal
Jan 04 2013 | Everton FC News
PHIL JAGIELKA and Sylvain Distin could end their careers at Everton. Read
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Everton FC manager David Moyes eager to avoid writing an unwanted chapter in the club’s FA Cup history
Jan 04 2013 | Everton FC News
AS Everton manager and owner of horse Desert Cry, David Moyes wants at least one winner at Cheltenham this year. Read
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Liverpool FC manager Brendan Rodgers set for busy time in next two transfer windows
Jan 04 2013 | Liverpool FC News
EVER since Brendan Rodgers arrived at Anfield, the talk has been of tiki taka, philosophy, technicians and consistency. Read
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Criminals may spend longer in jail
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
Criminals face longer spells in jail under plans being considered by the Justice Secretary. Read
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Family shocked by stadium death
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
The family of a 22-year-old woman who fell to her death from a football stadium hotel have spoken of their shock at her death. Read
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Nepal officer faces torture charge
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
A Nepali army officer has been charged with two counts of torture after allegedly inflicting severe pain or suffering when he was acting in an official capacity. Read
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Afghan blast soldier found hanged
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
A soldier who survived a massive roadside bomb blast while driving a light tank in Afghanistan has been found hanged while home on leave. Read
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Mixed response to gay bishop move
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
The Church of England met a mixed response after dropping its ban on clergy in civil partnerships becoming bishops. Read
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Church in ruling over gay bishops
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
The Church of England has dropped its prohibition on clergy in civil partnerships becoming bishops. Read
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Pitch stormer handed match ban
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
A Manchester City fan who stormed on to the football field to confront Rio Ferdinand at the end of a stormy Manchester Derby match has been banned from attending football matches for three years. Read
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Ex-sports teacher jailed for abuse
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
A former sports teacher at a private school has been jailed for 10 years for sexually abusing a teenage boy. Read
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New hoard declared treasure trove
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
Most of a collection of new items found close to where the Staffordshire Hoard was previously discovered have been declared treasure trove. Read
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Balls: Job creation is top priority
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
Getting people back into work has to be the first priority, Ed Balls said, as he visited a work centre with a new plan to tackle long-term unemployment. Read
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Co-op Bank fined over PPI delay
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
The Co-operative Bank has been punished by the regulator after it delayed valid claims for payment protection insurance (PPI) compensation "for no good reason". Read
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Doctors confident on Bruges Britons
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
Doctors are confident they can save the legs of a British couple crushed by a drink-driver in Bruges. Read
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Services sector dip hits economy
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
Britain's economy is feared to have plunged back into the red after figures suggested the powerhouse services sector shrank last month for the first time in two years. Read
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Voters get real choice over EU - PM
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
Voters will be offered a "real choice" on Britain's future relations with the European Union, David Cameron said ahead of a keynote speech on the issue this month. Read
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Labour wants guaranteed jobs scheme
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
Pension tax relief for top earners could be slashed to provide guaranteed jobs for the long-term unemployed, under plans unveiled by Labour. Read
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Riot charges after flag violence
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
Two people have been charged with rioting following fresh violence in east Belfast. Read
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Sun takes Falklands ad in Argentina
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
The Sun newspaper has published a full-page advert in an Argentinian paper warning the country's president to keep her "hands off" the Falkland Islands. Read
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Morning news headlines for January 4, 2013
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
MORE funding for training and surveys of friends and family will help improve nursing standards this year, the Prime Minister has said; pension tax relief for top earners could be slashed to provide guaranteed jobs for the long-term unemployed and the Government has been accused of spreading “prejudice and ignorance” over benefits after new research showed the public was hostile to welfare. Read
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'A quarter' text while driving
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
More than a quarter of motorists text while driving, with those using cars for work more likely to offend, a survey has found. Read
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MPs caution against rail fare rises
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
The Government should rule out possible plans that could see even higher fares for people travelling by train at the heart of the rush hour, a report by MPs said. Read
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Patient in first UK hand transplant
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
A 51-year-old man has become the first person in the UK to have a hand transplant. Read
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Lawrence 20th anniversary marked
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
The mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence has launched a campaign to mark the 20th anniversary of his death, exactly a year after his killers were convicted. Read
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PM: Nursing standards will improve
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
More funding for training and surveys of friends and family will help improve nursing standards this year, the Prime Minister has said. Read
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MPs warn against over-compensating
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
Funding to help energy intensive companies cope with the cost of climate policies must not reward firms already making windfall profits from carbon trading, MPs have warned. Read
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Top earners' pension break threat
Jan 04 2013 | UK & World News
Pension tax relief for top earners could be slashed to provide guaranteed jobs for the long-term unemployed, under plans unveiled by Labour. Read
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David Charters: Beauty deserves to stay untamed
Jan 04 2013 | Comment
On the other side of the big river stood the symbols of man’s ambition and, with a strange beauty, they began to cross over, dancing lightly on the rising roll of the water. Read
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Will Batchelor - time to put policies on a diet
Jan 04 2013 | Comment
THREE cheers for Jo Swinson, the Women and Equalities Minister who garnered some decent media coverage over the festive period by attacking glossy magazines which promote “miracle diets” in their January editions. Read
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Stock Market report: January 4, 2013
Jan 04 2013 | Business News
Around £10.8 billion was added to the value of UK blue chips as London’s FTSE 100 Index leapt to its highest level for nearly two years. Read
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MSIF to offer start-up loans to young entrepreneurs
Jan 04 2013 | Business News
Venture capital provider MSIF has secured a contract to deliver small start-up loans through The Start Up Loans Programme, a new means of funding to support young entrepreneurs. The scheme is aimed at 18 – 30 year olds and will provide loans towards business start up costs as well as a range of free mentoring support and offers from partners such as Regus, Paypal and eBay. Funding through the programme has been provided through The Start Up Loan Company via a Government grant and is available across England. Read
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Recruitment push at bioscience firm Redx Oncology
Jan 04 2013 | Business News
A FAST-GROWING firm that has become a leading light of Liverpool’s bioscience sector has launched another recruitment drive. Read
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Liverpool house prices fall in 2012
Jan 04 2013 | Liverpool News
HOUSE prices fell sharply in Liverpool last year. Read
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Prime Minister hits back at Liverpool riots claims at launch of business festival
Jan 04 2013 | Liverpool News
DAVID Cameron insisted Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson was wrong to predict that government cuts could lead to riots, on a visit to the city. Read
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Baggage handlers at John Lennon airport may strike
Jan 04 2013 | Liverpool News
AIRPORT baggage handlers at Liverpool’s John Lennon airport could stage a walk-out in a row over job losses and cuts to working hours. Read
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Tigers top following Worcester win
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Leicester moved top of the Aviva Premiership after claiming a 19-14 victory from an absorbing battle against Worcester in dramatic fashion at Sixways. Read
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Taylor facing action
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Phil Taylor is facing action following his on-stage confrontation with Raymond van Barneveld at the Ladbrokes World Championship. Read
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Ferguson fury at Fryers move
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has called on the Premier League to block Zeki Fryers' move to Tottenham and launch a full investigation into his departure from Standard Liege. Read
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Sinfield 'humbled' by award
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Leeds and England captain Kevin Sinfield is "humbled" to accept the award of the Golden Boot as the game's best player. Read
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Ba thrilled with Blues move
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Demba Ba declared there was no comparison between Chelsea and Newcastle - or West Ham - after completing his move to the European champions. Read
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Chamakh joins Hammers
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
West Ham have signed striker Marouane Chamakh on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season. Read
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Spurs swoop for Holtby
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Tottenham have won the race to sign highly-rated Germany international Lewis Holtby from Schalke. Read
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Homecoming feels 'weird' for Cole
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Joe Cole admitted it was "surreal" to have rejoined boyhood club West Ham but is relishing the chance to help them towards a bright future. Read
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South Africa wrap up emphatic win
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
South Africa finalised an innings and 27-run hammering of New Zealand midway through the third day of the opening Test in Cape Town. Read
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Scotland role for Ryan
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Former England number eight Dean Ryan will coach Scotland's forwards at the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations, the Scottish Rugby Union have announced. Read
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Fergie: Training ground secrecy is vital
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson says it would never be possible to gain access to Manchester United's training sessions in the way that has caused Manchester City so much strife. Read
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Terry: Devastated is an understatement
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
John Terry has revealed his devastation at Frank Lampard's possible departure from Chelsea and called for his team-mate's jersey to be retired. Read
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Debuchy signs for Newcastle
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Newcastle have completed the signing of France international Mathieu Debuchy. Read
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Ba signs for Chelsea
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Demba Ba insisted it was an easy decision to sign for the Champions League winners after his move to Chelsea was confirmed by the club on Friday. Read
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Mancini: Balotelli spat nothing special
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has played down his latest confrontation with controversial striker Mario Balotelli. Read
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Rooney out for further two weeks
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been ruled out for another two weeks. Read
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Mancini set to explain Balotelli clash
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Manager Roberto Mancini was set to face a public grilling on Friday morning over his training ground bust-up with Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli. Read
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Cole completes Hammers return
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Joe Cole's return to boyhood club West Ham on a free transfer from Liverpool has been confirmed. Read
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Murray into last four in Brisbane
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
British number one Andy Murray cruised into the semi-finals of the Brisbane International with a 6-4 7-6 (7/3) win over Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin. Read
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Sturridge 'best' as central striker
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has hinted new signing Daniel Sturridge will be given a central striking role at Liverpool. Read
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Arscott content to go unnoticed
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Luke Arscott is happy for Exeter to stay under the radar in their push for an Aviva Premiership play-off place this season. Read
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Sinfield wins Golden Boot
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Leeds and England captain Kevin Sinfield has become only the fourth Englishman to win the prestigious Golden Boot. Read
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Cook cautiously confident
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Captain Alastair Cook acknowledges the size of the challenge facing England in their one-day series against India, but is keen to remind his players a similarly imposing obstacle has already been cleared. Read
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Wenger under pressure to spend big
Jan 04 2013 | National Sport
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits the pressure is on for him sign the next Lionel Messi rather than another promising player in the January transfer window. Read
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Wine: Start off the New Year by stepping out of your comfort zones
Jan 04 2013 | Liverpool Life
HAPPY New Year. Your resolution was to stop drinking for a month? And you gave in eerrm ... about 8pm last night? Read
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Food review: House, Bold Street’s newest restaurant and venue
Jan 04 2013 | Liverpool Life
Jade Wright and friends try House, Bold Street’s newest restaurant and venue Read
