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2013
Articles from 29th Jan 2013
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New Everton FC midfielder Leroy Fer delighted to be joining 'one of the biggest teams in the Premier League'
Jan 29 2013 | Everton FC News
LEROY FER believes he will realise his dream of playing for “one of the biggest teams in the Premier League” by moving to Everton. Read
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Brendan Rodgers issues warning to Liverpool FC youngsters after FA Cup humiliation at Oldham
Jan 29 2013 | Liverpool FC News
BRENDAN RODGERS has warned his Liverpool FC youngsters they could be facing the likes of Oldham Athletic on a regular basis if they don’t improve their attitude – as Philippe Coutinho jetted in to complete his move to Anfield. Read
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Mental attitude the key for Liverpool FC squad, says Brendan Rodgers
Jan 29 2013 | Liverpool FC News
THE horror of watching their side meekly capitulate to third-tier opposition has rightly prompted Liverpool supporters to query their team’s appetite for a scrap. Read
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Mantel does double with Costa win
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Hilary Mantel has done the double - winning the Costa Book Award for her Man Booker Prize-winning Bring Up The Bodies. Read
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Hilary Mantel wins Costa award
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Hilary Mantel has won this year's Costa Book Award for her novel Bring Up The Bodies which the judges described as "head and shoulders" above the other books. Read
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G4S police outsource deal collapses
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Multimillion-pound plans by three police forces to outsource services to the firm at the centre of the Olympics security debacle have collapsed. Read
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Adams 'sorry' for detective death
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has apologised for the IRA killing of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe 17 years ago. Read
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Driver charged over tandem deaths
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
A motorist has been charged with killing a husband and wife who died when they were knocked off their tandem bicycle. Read
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UK troop abuse of Iraqis 'systemic'
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Nearly 200 Iraqi civilians are fighting a High Court battle for a fully independent public inquiry into allegations that British troops committed "terrifying acts of brutality" following the invasion of Iraq. Read
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Prime Minister set to visit Algeria
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron is to visit Algeria in the wake of the hostage crisis that left six Britons dead. Read
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Clegg spearheads poll reform block
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Nick Clegg led his Liberal Democrat MPs through the "No" lobby to vote down a Government Bill which would have redrawn parliamentary constituencies for the 2015 general election to the likely benefit of the Conservatives. Read
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Barclays 'talks' over Jenkins bonus
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Scandal-hit Barclays is reportedly in talks with shareholders over plans to pay its new boss a seven-figure bonus. Read
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Fury as Clegg blocks poll reform
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Conservatives have turned their fire on Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg as he prepares to wreck a planned review of parliamentary boundaries which Tories hoped could be worth up to 20 extra seats for their party at the next general election. Read
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PPI complaints hit record 11,000
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
The financial ombudsman handled a record 11,000 complaints a week about payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling in the last three months of 2012. Read
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'Disaster' warning on nursery staff
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Childcare providers have raised concerns about moves to increase the number of pre-school children that nurseries and childminders can look after. Read
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Children living abroad get benefits
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Nearly 50,000 children who live abroad are receiving benefits claimed by immigrant families living in Britain, figures have revealed. Read
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Shooting of IRA man 'unjustified'
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Soldiers who shot dead an IRA man on the streets of Belfast 40 years ago were unjustified in opening fire, a new report has said. Read
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Hospital payout over man's op death
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
A High Court judge has awarded an undisclosed settlement to the family of a man who died during a botched knee operation. Read
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UK troops in 'acts of brutality'
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Allegations that British troops in Iraq were guilty of killing civilians and "terrifying acts of brutality" have been made at the High Court. Read
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Man's killing by Army 'unjustified'
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Paratroopers were unjustified in opening fire on an unarmed Official IRA man in Northern Ireland 40 years ago, according to a report. Read
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Campaigners welcome CRB verdict
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
The law which requires people to disclose all previous convictions to certain employers is a breach of human rights, the Court of Appeal has ruled. Read
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UK troops to train Mali forces
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Up to 200 British military personnel could be deployed to West Africa to help train a regional intervention force for Mali, Downing Street has said, in a further deepening of the UK's involvement in the conflict to drive out Islamist militants. Read
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Olympics architect Hopkins dies
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
John Hopkins, the visionary landscape architect and mastermind of London's Olympic parklands, has died aged 59. Read
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Four held in girl sex abuse probe
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a girl, police said. Read
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Britain to debate trainers for Mali
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Britain is due to discuss sending military trainers to support a West African intervention force in Mali in a potential further deepening of the UK's involvement in the French-led operation to oust Islamist militants. Read
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Briton jailed over Bali drugs case
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
A British man has received a six-year jail term for allegedly receiving cocaine in Indonesia from grandmother Lindsay Sandiford. Read
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Ministers to agree troops for Mali
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Ministers meeting in Brussels are expected to agree to deploy British troops to help train the Malian army. Read
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Morning news headlines for January 29, 2013
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
DAVID Cameron and Nick Clegg are expected to enter opposing division lobbies today as the Lib Dems seek to thwart Conservative plans to redraw parliamentary boundaries before the next general election. Read
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Boundaries vote to split Government
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron and Nick Clegg are expected to enter opposing division lobbies as the Liberal Democrats seek to thwart Conservative plans to redraw parliamentary boundaries before the next general election. Read
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MPs threaten football law change
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
New laws could be put in place to drive sweeping changes to the way English football is run, following failures by the sport's authorities to change the governance of the game. Read
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New competition tribunal revealed
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Victims of price-fixing and other unscrupulous business practices will be able to claim compensation more easily under measures announced by the Government. Read
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Retail space figures add to gloom
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Fears over the high street have been fuelled after it emerged that demand for space was falling even before the collapse of three major players. Read
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Cancer deaths 'third higher in men'
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Cancer death rates in the UK are more than a third higher in men than in women, a new report says. Read
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Call to tackle youth unemployment
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Youth unemployment has increased in the UK at a faster rate than any country in the G8 since the start of the recession and cannot be blamed solely on the economic downturn, according to a new report. Read
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Tories: Quiz firms on ethnic mix
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Big companies would be urged to declare what proportion of their workforce is black and ethnic minority under a plan being considered by senior Conservative figures. Read
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Coalition bid to cut childcare bill
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Nurseries and childminders will be allowed to look after more children as part of coalition efforts to cut childcare costs. Read
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Report calls for sugary drinks tax
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Sugary drinks should be subject to a new tax, which could add 20p a litre to their price, with the proceeds going towards child health, a report says. Read
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Coalition tax hikes 'to total 299'
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Taxes will have been increased almost 300 times by the coalition Government before its term of office ends in 2015, according to new research. Read
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Osborne slammed over second Budget
Jan 29 2013 | UK & World News
Chancellor George Osborne has been strongly criticised by MPs for using his annual Autumn Statement on the economy as a second full-scale Budget. Read
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Stock Market report: January 29, 2013
Jan 29 2013 | Business News
London’s top flight index closed above 6300 for the first time in more than four-and-a-half years as progress by heavyweight stocks helped keep up the New Year rally. Read
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NWF slashes debts and increases profits
Jan 29 2013 | Business News
FOOD and fuels group NWF drove profits up and debts down as it further improved the performance of its fuels division. Read
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Sportech waits for £80m VAT decision
Jan 29 2013 | Business News
Gaming group Sportech will have to wait longer for the outcome of its VAT claim which could result in an £80m repayment from the HM Revenue & Customs. Read
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Tech firm Reputation.com buys Liverpool company
Jan 29 2013 | Business News
A HIGH-TECH firm from California’s Silicon Valley has bought a Liverpool business and plans to use the city as its European headquarters. Read
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North West fares best in annual insolvency rates
Jan 29 2013 | Business News
The North West showed the biggest improvement in cutting company insolvencies, new figures show today. Read
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Hillsborough Mother Anne Williams nominated for prestigious national award
Jan 29 2013 | Liverpool News
The Mother of Hillsborough victim Kevin Williams has been nominated for a prestigious national award celebrating inspirational women. Read
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Di Santo leveller lifts Latics
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Wigan moved out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone after a second-half fightback saw them claim a vital point from a 2-2 draw at Stoke. Read
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McQuaid takes aim at WADA chief
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
The head of international cycling has responded to increasing pressure on his position by accusing the man at the top of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) of "blatant and aggressive" untruths. Read
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Di Santo leveller leaves Latics safe
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Wigan moved out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone after a second-half fightback saw them claim a vital point from a 2-2 draw at Stoke. Read
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Cisse and Cabaye on target for Magpies
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Newcastle registered their first away win of the campaign to plunge fellow strugglers Aston Villa deeper into the Barclays Premier League relegation mire as they recorded a 2-1 victory at Villa Park. Read
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Black Cats deny Swans in stalemate
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Titus Bramble denied wanted man Danny Graham an injury-time winner as Sunderland and Swansea played out a goalless stalemate. Read
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Hail Cesar as Hoops hold City
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Manchester City frittered away a decent chance to put pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester United as bottom-placed QPR eked out a 0-0 draw at Loftus Road. Read
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Twelvetrees closing in on England debut
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Uncapped Gloucester centre Billy Twelvetrees is in line to make his international debut against Scotland in the RBS 6 Nations on Saturday after being confirmed in England's 23-man matchday squad. Read
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FA charge Ferguson
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been charged by the Football Association over the post-match comments he made regarding the performance of assistant referee Simon Beck at Tottenham earlier this month. Read
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Farrell: England are not arrogant
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Andy Farrell insisted he does not recognise the accusation of "arrogance" that has been levelled at the England squad by former Scotland coach Jim Telfer. Read
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Balotelli poised to seal Milan move
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Mario Balotelli will have a medical on Wednesday before being unveiled as an AC Milan player. Read
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UCI under fire over Armstrong probe move
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Pressure is mounting on the International Cycling Union's (UCI) leadership with the governing body plunged into fresh controversy for disbanding its own inquiry into the Lance Armstrong drugs scandal. Read
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Moyes excited by Fer signing
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Everton boss David Moyes believes Leroy Fer will prove an exciting young addition to the Barclays Premier League. Read
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Farrell - England are not arrogant
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Andy Farrell insisted he does not recognise the accusation of "arrogance" that has been levelled at the England squad by former Scotland coach Jim Telfer. Read
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Clarke eager to keep Odemwingie
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
West Brom head coach Steve Clarke wants striker Peter Odemwingie to stay, despite his Twitter outburst against the club. Read
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AVB welcomes Holtby arrival
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas is looking for new signing Lewis Holtby to add an extra dimension to his side and has also quashed rumours Jermain Defoe requires surgery on a recent injury. Read
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Balotelli on verge of Milan move
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Mario Balotelli is on his way out of Manchester City. Read
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Transfer window closing on Benitez
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez has admitted he does not think Chelsea will give him any more money to spend before the transfer window closes. Read
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UCI move branded disgraceful
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
The decision by the International Cycling Union (UCI) to disband its own inquiry into the Lance Armstrong doping scandal has been branded "a rank and disgraceful manipulation of power" by campaigners. Read
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O'Driscoll returns for Wales clash
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Ireland have restored Brian O'Driscoll, Rob Kearney, Rory Best and Sean O'Brien to their XV for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Grand Slam champions Wales in Cardiff. Read
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UCI shut down branded disgraceful
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
The decision by the International Cycling Union (UCI) to disband its own inquiry into the Lance Armstrong doping scandal has been branded "a rank and disgraceful manipulation of power" by campaigners. Read
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Maitland starts for Scots
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
New Zealand-born Sean Maitland will make his Scotland debut against England in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations Championship opener, the Scottish Rugby Union has confirmed. Read
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Duo on Rangers radar
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Stoke's Peter Crouch and former Blackburn centre-back Christopher Samba are both on QPR's radar as Harry Redknapp looks to make some last-minute additions. Read
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Watson marches on
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
British number one Heather Watson progressed to the second round of the Pattaya Open with ease after Hungary's Timea Babos was forced to retire in the second set. Read
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Rangers commission to hear evidence
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Scottish Premier League chief executive Neil Doncaster insists the independent commission appointed to probe historic payments made to Rangers players must be allowed to complete its work. Read
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Weimann discussing new Villa deal
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert hopes striker Andreas Weimann will commit his long-term future to the club after confirming talks have opened about a new contract. Read
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Beckham training with Arsenal
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed David Beckham is training with Arsenal at their Hertfordshire training base. Read
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Redknapp leaves dealings to chairman
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Harry Redknapp has washed his hands of all involvement in QPR's transfer negotiations because of the "gang warfare" among agents which he compared to Glasgow's infamous "Ice Cream Wars". Read
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Brown revels in wing role
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Mike Brown insists his selection on the wing by England during the autumn rewarded years of hard work under the guidance of sprint coach Margot Wells that have produced an extra yard of pace. Read
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Wales targeting scrum power
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
Wales will look for scrum power to be an integral part of their attacking armoury in this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship. Read
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MPs issue football's governors a warning
Jan 29 2013 | National Sport
English football's authorities have been given an ultimatum by MPs to make further changes or face possible legislation - with a warning that financial reforms in particular have been "hugely disappointing". Read
