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2013
Articles from 25th Jan 2013
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Sylvain Distin signs new Everton FC deal and wants to enjoy remaining years of his career
Jan 25 2013 | Everton FC News
SYLVAIN DISTIN says his new Everton FC deal was motivated by a desire to enjoy the remaining years of his career. Read
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Stewart Downing: Difference of opinion with boss Brendan Rodgers sparked my Liverpool FC revival
Jan 25 2013 | Liverpool FC News
A DIFFERENCE of opinion with Liverpool FC boss Brendan Rodgers over where his future lay sparked Stewart Downing's revival in fortunes, the Reds winger says. Read
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Suspected terrorist wins appeal
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
A suspected terrorist from Algeria with links to supporters of al Qaida has won his appeal to stay on British soil over fears he may kill himself if deported. Read
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Diamond on Libor case 'shortlist'
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Former Barclays Bank boss Bob Diamond appears on a "short list" of names featured in litigation related to the rigging of a lending rate, legal documentation shows. Read
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Nile Ranger 'held in rape probe'
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger has been arrested on suspicion of rape, sources have said. Read
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Economic policy 'complete disaster'
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Unions have launched a fresh attack on the Government's economic policies after the latest grim figures, saying its strategy had been a "complete disaster". Read
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Petrol rises blamed on speculators
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Fuel retailers have suggested that rising prices at the pumps are due to "speculation" by traders in the wholesale market. Read
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Drug-approval formula 'flawed'
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
The method used to assess which drugs should be recommended for widespread use on the NHS is "flawed", researchers have said. Read
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Ministers publish gay marriage bill
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
A bill to legalise gay marriage is being published by the Government. Read
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Bank boss warns Cameron on tax
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
The head of Goldman Sachs has cautioned politicians against subjecting companies to public opprobrium for responding to incentives in the tax system. Read
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Banks rapped over current accounts
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Banks are still not doing enough to help consumers find the best deals in the current account market, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has said. Read
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Appeal to find abducted daughter
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
A mother has launched a worldwide appeal to help find her five-year-old daughter who was snatched by her father in Egypt. Read
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Morning news headlines for January 25, 2013
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
BRITAIN’S recovery hopes are poised to receive another blow today, with official estimates set to reveal a fresh contraction in the UK economy. Read
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Final snowfall before flood fears
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
A final fall of heavy snow is set to sweep across the country, ahead of flooding fears over the weekend. Read
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Britons urged to quit Libyan city
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Schools are among the possible targets of imminent threats to westerners in the Libyan city of Benghazi, according to reports. Read
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Honduras on brink of bankruptcy
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Street surveillance cameras in one of the world's most dangerous cities have been turned off because the government of Honduras has not paid millions of pounds it owes. Read
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UK's future in EU 'on a knife-edge'
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Britain's future in the European Union would rest on a knife-edge if a referendum was held immediately, polling has indicated. Read
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Clegg queries pace of capital cuts
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has appeared to admit the coalition cut capital spending too deeply when it took power. Read
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Contraction blow to economy feared
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Britain's recovery hopes are poised to receive another blow, with official estimates set to reveal a fresh contraction in the UK economy. Read
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Man in court over Syria terrorism
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
A 31-year-old man is due to appear in court, where he is expected to be charged over an investigation into people travelling to Syria in support of terrorist activity. Read
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Clashes before uprising anniversary
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Egyptian riot police fired tear gas and clashed with dozens of protesters as they tried to tear down a cement wall built to prevent demonstrators from reaching the parliament and the Cabinet building in central Cairo. Read
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Mumbai plotter jailed for 35 years
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
An American who played a key role in a 2008 terrorist attack on Mumbai, India, which killed more than 160 people, has been jailed for 35 years by a United States district judge in Chicago. Read
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Britons warned to leave Benghazi
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
All Britons have been urged to leave the Libyan city of Benghazi in response to a "specific and imminent threat" against westerners. Read
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Beer sales down for eighth year
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Beer sales have fallen for the eighth year in a row, with 381 million fewer pints being drunk in 2012, according to a new study. Read
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Plea for more community bonding
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Most Britons rarely or never socialise with people in their area, with only a minority saying they feel part of their local community, according to a survey. Read
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Petrol prices rising again, says AA
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Petrol prices are on the rise again after more than three months of falling cost at the pumps, the AA has warned. Read
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Leeds postcode tops burglary table
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
The UK's burglary hotspots have been revealed, including the postcode area where homes are most likely to have been targeted by thieves. Read
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EU future on knife-edge, says poll
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Britain's future in the European Union would rest on a knife-edge if a referendum was held immediately, polling has indicated. Read
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Petrol bomb thrown amid flag demos
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
A petrol bomb has been thrown at police during loyalist disturbances linked to the Union flag protest in Northern Ireland. Read
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Teenagers 'let down' by mother
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Two teenagers at the centre of an international tug-of-love dispute have been "fundamentally let down" by their Welsh mother, a High Court judge said. Read
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Terror suspect wins right to stay
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
An Algerian terror suspect has won the right to live in Britain amid fears the extremist will take his own life if he is kicked out of the country. Read
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Ex-soldiers sentenced over guns
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Four former soldiers and a fifth man have been sentenced to a total of 50 years in prison for smuggling guns, ammunition and drugs into the country, a Crown Prosecution Service spokesman said. Read
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Probe after dummy taped to baby
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Police have launched a criminal inquiry after a four-month-old baby boy was found with a dummy taped to his face at a scandal-hit hospital. Read
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Man remanded on Syria terror charge
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
A 31-year-old man has appeared in court accused of paying for his brother and another man to take part in terrorist activities in Syria. Read
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Flood fears after final snow falls
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Heavy snow in some parts of Britain marks the end of the current cold spell, with attention now turning to possible flooding. Read
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RAF spy plane joins Mali action
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
An RAF surveillance aircraft has been deployed in support of the French military action in Mali, the Ministry of Defence said. Read
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Osborne 'won't avoid economic woes'
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Chancellor George Osborne has vowed not to "run away" from Britain's economic woes amid fresh signs the UK is heading for an unprecedented triple dip recession. Read
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Same-sex marriage bill published
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Controversial legislation to bring in gay marriage has been unveiled by the Government. Read
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Teacher denies abducting teenager
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
A teacher pleaded not guilty to abducting a teenage girl when he appeared in court via prison videolink. Read
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Barry George loses compensation bid
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Barry George, who spent eight years in prison after being wrongly convicted of the murder of TV presenter Jill Dando, has lost his High Court bid for compensation as a victim of a "miscarriage of justice". Read
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Probe as dummy taped to baby's face
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
A scandal-hit NHS Trust has been forced to apologise after a baby was found with a dummy taped to its face. Read
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MP faces action for Israel comment
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Liberal Democrat MP David Ward is facing party disciplinary action over a statement he made about Israel's treatment of Palestinians ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day. Read
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Dame Tessa 'overwhelmed' by honour
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Tessa Jowell, who was instrumental in securing and delivering London 2012, was left close to tears when she was made a Dame by the Prince of Wales. Read
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Concern at police on hospital runs
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Police are stepping in to take patients to hospital instead of ambulance crews at a time when resources are "stretched to near capacity", a national officers' group said. Read
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Triple dip fear as GDP falls 0.3%
Jan 25 2013 | UK & World News
Fears that Britain is heading for an unprecedented triple-dip recession are mounting after official estimates revealed the economy shrank by a worse-than-expected 0.3% at the end of last year. Read
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David Charters: To suffer in silence or not
Jan 25 2013 | Comment
But it was the looming crisis that zipped my thoughts to the present. For a feeble cough had rattled from the bed, where my wife lay, her face drained of colour, so that only the pale red of her lips, her hair and those lovely turquoise eyes could be seen against the altar-white cover on the pillow. Read
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Will Batchelor: The double meaning behind Prince Harry’s squadron motto
Jan 25 2013 | Comment
WHILE the world focuses its unwavering gaze on the bear-woods-toilet-facilities elements of Prince Harry’s latest media interview – Soldier kills enemy, shocker! Man whose mum died in paparazzi chase still feels frosty toward media, Exclusive! – may I divert your attention to a tiny detail which is far more telling, and arguably more damning, of our royal hero? Read
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Jaguar Land Rover parent warns profits will be lower than expected
Jan 25 2013 | Business News
Shares in the company that owns Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) fell sharply this week after it warned investors that profits for the current year will be lower than expected. India-based Tata Motors blamed low margins on its Halewood-made Range Rover Evoque.With an average selling price of around £30,000, the recently-launched Evoque is cheaper than the company’s traditional luxury models, some of which carry a price tag in excess of £100,000. However, with sales of the Evoque booming to 118,000 a year, this cheaper and less profitable model now accounts for a higher proportion of the company’s total sales mix.Tata also blamed fluctuating international currencies for this week’s profits warning, issued to the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai where the car firm is quoted.A weaker dollar has meant that Tata Motors makes less profit from vehicle sales in the important United States market. At the same time, a stronger euro has increased the costs ofsome components.Shares in the company initially fell by as much as 10% on the news. JLR accounted for 75% of Tata Motor’s operating income last year.Stockbroker BNP Paribas cut its rating on Tata Motors in response to the announcement.Vijay Somaiya, head of treasury and investor relations at Tata Motors, told investors: “We had indicated at the beginning of the year that product mix would be poorer because of higher sales of the XF, Freelander and Evoque.“Incentives in the current year are also slightly higher than previous years.”Umesh Karne, an analyst with BRICS Securities in Mumbai told a financial newswire: “The company saying that margins will be lower is a big concern.“The indication that capital expenditure will be higher as well as about negative cash flow is a concern, as we factored positive cash flows into the share price.”Tata Motors’ cash position is set to deteriorate over the next year as it undertakes £2.75bn of capital investment to construct a new factory in China and an engine plant in Britain as well as develop new Jaguar and Range Rover models.The car maker, which has £2.18bn in cash, said it may raise additional funds for investments from capital markets and through bank loans.It is hoped JLR’s annual sales will reach 500,000 on the back of this planned investment. This compares to current sales of 360,000.However, it remains overshadowed by the 1.5m sales by rival BMW. Read
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Property firm Bruntwood secures £120m debt facility
Jan 25 2013 | Business News
One of Liverpool’s biggest commercial property owners, Bruntwood, has secured a new £120m debt facility with Legal & General. Read
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North West Fund equity and management boost for Med ePad
Jan 25 2013 | Business News
The North West Fund for Digital & Creative, managed by AXM Venture Capital, has made a £150,000 equity investment into Liverpool-based Med ePad, alongside a personal investment from new management. Read
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Stock Market report: January 25, 2013
Jan 25 2013 | Business News
London’s blue chip share index maintained its new year rally despite gloomy figures showing the UK economy is half way to an unprecedented triple dip recession. Read
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Pilkington to shut Aintree glass site with loss of 51 jobs
Jan 25 2013 | Liverpool News
GLASS giant Pilkington is to close its factory site in Aintree next month, with the loss of 51 jobs. Read
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The Big Interview: Liverpool Walton MP Steve Rotheram - 'My plan was not to become over-involved in politics'
Jan 25 2013 | Liverpool News
Peter Elson speaks to STEVE ROTHERAM, MP for Liverpool Walton Read
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Briggs suffers injury setback
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
England spinner Danny Briggs has been ruled out for the remainder of the winter with a sprained ankle. Read
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Redknapp unhappy with ball boy behaviour
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Harry Redknapp has absolved Chelsea's Eden Hazard of blame for his red card against Swansea, instead branding the actions of the ball boy involved as "disgusting". Read
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Wenger won't make any 'miracle' signings
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Manager Arsene Wenger has warned Arsenal fans not to expect any "miracle" signings during the January transfer. Read
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Mancini: Balotelli going nowhere
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has dismissed the latest rumours linking striker Mario Balotelli with a move to AC Milan. Read
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Ferguson: Young nearing full fitness
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced Ashley Young will be fit for Manchester United's Champions League clash with Real Madrid next month. Read
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United agree Zaha deal
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign highly-rated winger Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace. Read
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Errani-Vinci triumph once more
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Italian pair Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci continued their domination of women's doubles by claiming the Australian Open crown. Read
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Cech: Blues must be more clinical
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Petr Cech believes Chelsea must rediscover a clinical edge in front of goal to avoid ending the season without silverware. Read
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Top pair triumph once more
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Italian pair Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci continued their domination of women's doubles by claiming the Australian Open crown. Read
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Hamilton impressed with Mercedes hunger
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Lewis Hamilton feels he has never seen a team as hungry for success as Mercedes. Read
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Rees to join Cardiff
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Cardiff Blues have announced the signing of former Wales captain Matthew Rees on a two-year contract. Read
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Gouffran expects Magpies to survive
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
New boy Yoan Gouffran is confident Newcastle's French connection can drag them out of relegation trouble. Read
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Lambert determined as job safety assured
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert confirmed he has been told by club owner Randy Lerner that his job is safe but insists he will never be guilty of resting on his laurels. Read
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Thomas still ahead as Greipel wins stage
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Great Britain Olympian Geraint Thomas remains five seconds ahead in the Tour Down Under ochre jersey after the fourth stage, won by Andre Greipel. Read
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Miller wants Kieswetter consistency
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
England national selector Geoff Miller believes Craig Kieswetter still has an international future, but has called for improvement from the wicketkeeper-batsman. Read
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Villa stunned by late Millwall winner
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Aston Villa were fed to the Lions in the fourth round of the FA Cup as they succumbed to a late John Marquis winner to lode 2-1 at Millwall. Read
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Frimpong joins Fulham on loan
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Fulham have confirmed the loan signing of Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong until the end of the season. Read
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Murray diffuses spat with Federer
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Andy Murray played down an on-court altercation with Roger Federer after beating the Swiss to advance to his third Australian Open final. Read
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Moussa's a Magpie
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Newcastle have confirmed the signing of France international Moussa Sissoko from Toulouse for an undisclosed fee. Read
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Blues 'would fight' further punishment
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Chelsea are ready to fight any attempt to force Eden Hazard to serve an extended ban for kicking out at a ball boy after he was charged over his Capital One Cup dismissal at Swansea. Read
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Care cannot wait for Scotland match
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Danny Care supports Liverpool but he sounded more like a Millwall fan as he described how England thrive on being cast as hate figures in their bristling rivalry with Scotland. Read
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Rodgers expecting new arrivals
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers remains hopeful of bringing in new players before next Thursday's transfer deadline. Read
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Baggies turn down Odemwingie request
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
West Brom have rejected a transfer request from striker Peter Odemwingie, the club's sporting and technical director, Richard Garlick, has confirmed. Read
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Hazard charged over ball boy incident
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Eden Hazard was facing an extended ban for kicking out at a ball boy after the Football Association charged him over his sending-off in Chelsea's Capital One Cup exit at Swansea. Read
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Sexton set for France move
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Ireland and Leinster fly-half Jonathan Sexton is set to play his club rugby in France next season. Read
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Buttler determined to seize opportunity
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Jos Buttler admits replacing friend and county colleague Craig Kieswetter in the England side has been awkward but he intends to make the most of the opportunity. Read
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Azarenka seeks calm ahead of final clash
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Victoria Azarenka is hoping the dust has now settled on her controversial semi-final defeat of Sloane Stephens as she plots a way to defend her Australian Open crown against Li Na on Saturday. Read
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Coloccini to stay with Magpies
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Newcastle skipper Fabricio Coloccini will remain with the club until at least the end of this season. Read
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Murray wins thriller to reach final
Jan 25 2013 | National Sport
Andy Murray became the first Briton to reach three Australian Open finals after ending his grand slam hoodoo against Roger Federer in a five-set thriller. Read
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Ian Doyle: A pizza hypocrisy tripped Liverpool FC's Luis Suarez up this time
Jan 25 2013 | Sport Opinion
LUIS SUAREZ cannot win. Critics lambasted the Uruguayan earlier this month for his failure to confess to a handball that ultimately saw Liverpool FC past non-league Mansfield Town in the FA Cup. Read
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Ian Doyle: Some healthy competition could only help Everton FC goalkeeper Tim Howard
Jan 25 2013 | Sport Opinion
TIM HOWARD probably didn’t appreciate the gesture. But Everton’s abject first-half performance against Southampton at least allowed the goalkeeper to post a reminder that he still deserves to be first choice between the sticks. Read
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Fine dining in historic city pub - The Liverpool One Bridewell
Jan 25 2013 | Liverpool Life
Michelle Fiddler finds fine dining and real ale at the Liverpool One Bridewell Read
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Wine: Warm yourself up this winter with glugs of Spanish garnacha
Jan 25 2013 | Liverpool Life
WELL, what a week of snow. You may have escaped it , but if you didn’t I bet you couldn’t wait to be tucked up at home in your onesie. Don’t worry, that will be our secret. Read
