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Articles from 30th Jan 2013
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Everton deal to sign Leroy Fer hits snag over knee injury
Jan 30 2013 | Everton FC News
EVERTON’S £8.6m bid to sign Dutch international Leroy Fer is hanging in the balance after an injury revealed during the midfielder’s medical forced talks with FC Twente to stall. Read
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Brendan Rodgers urges Liverpool FC owners to offer Steven Gerrard a new long-term deal
Jan 30 2013 | Liverpool FC News
STEVEN GERRARD is still Liverpool’s Captain Indispensable, says boss Brendan Rodgers. Read
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PM unveils UK-Algeria security deal
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
Britain and Algeria could work together to respond to any future hostage crisis under a deal unveiled by David Cameron. Read
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Appeal date set for SAS sniper
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
The SAS sniper jailed for illegally possessing a pistol will have his appeal against his conviction heard in March, his lawyer says. Read
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Briton charged with France murder
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
A British man has been charged with the murder of a woman who was killed while out jogging in France. Read
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New probe opens over IRA spy murder
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
The Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman has opened a new investigation into the murder of IRA spy Denis Donaldson. Read
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No 10 denies Cameron F-word claim
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
Downing Street has been forced to deny that David Cameron swore in the chamber of the House of Commons during Prime Minister's Questions. Read
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N-waste plan rejected by council
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
The Government will have to look for another site to bury nuclear waste after a council in the Lake District rejected any plans to create one in its area. Read
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Police recruitment rules overhauled
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
New police recruits will no longer have to serve as a bobby on the beat for the first time in Britain under a far-reaching overhaul of recruitment rules. Read
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Drug plea after marathon tragedy
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
The family of a healthy woman who collapsed during the London Marathon has called for tighter regulation of health supplements after hearing that an "amphetamine-like" substance in one she used probably led to her death. Read
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PM security pledge on Algeria visit
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron has arrived in Algeria pledging closer security co-operation in the wake of the hostage crisis that claimed the lives of six Britons. Read
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20 years for actress killer brother
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
The brother of former EastEnders actress Gemma McCluskie has been jailed for life for her murder. Read
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Burgers 'made with Polish offcuts'
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
Irish authorities are sure that "filler product" found in contaminated burgers sold in supermarkets came from Poland and was a mixture of beef and horse offcuts, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said. Read
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Council rejects N-waste dump plan
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
Cumbria County Council has dealt a blow to the prospect of building a £12 billion underground nuclear waste site in its area by voting against the idea. Read
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Watchdog ballot question accepted
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
The Scottish Government has agreed to change the question it will put to voters in next year's independence referendum, after concerns were raised that its preferred version could be biased towards a Yes vote. Read
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Scandal-hit Tesco drops supplier
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
Tesco has dropped the supplier at the centre of its horse burger scandal over a "breach of trust". Read
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University applications rise 2.8%
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
The number of UK students applying to university has risen by almost 3% compared with last year, but is still down compared with before the tuition fee hike, official figures show. Read
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Polish second most spoken language
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
Polish is the second most common main language in England and Wales with more than half a million speakers, according to new figures from the 2011 Census. Read
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Preferred ballot question rejected
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
The elections watchdog has rejected the Scottish Government's preferred question for next year's independence referendum. Read
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Morning news headlines for January 30, 2013
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
DAVID Cameron will travel to Algeria today as he steps up efforts to tackle the growing terrorist threat in northern Africa; Theresa May is expected to unveil a radical shake-up of police recruitment rules and Tory and Lib Dem Cabinet ministers are joining forces for a drive to keep Britain in the European Union today. Read
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Stiff upper lip 'ups cancer risk'
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
It might have helped the Victorians build an empire, but having a stiff upper lip could be putting Britons in mortal danger from cancer, researchers claim. Read
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Gillard election announcement shock
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
Prime minister Julia Gillard has surprised Australians by announcing a general election for September 14, ending the tradition of giving little more than a month's notice to keep the opposition guessing. Read
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Ministers in drive to stay in EU
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
Tory and Liberal Democrat cabinet ministers are joining forces for a drive to keep Britain in the European Union. Read
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OFT reporting on fuel price probe
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is to report on a review it has been carrying out into the petrol market. Read
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Driver in court over tandem deaths
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
A motorist is due to appear in court charged with killing a husband and wife who died when they were knocked off their tandem bicycle. Read
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Fast-track police reforms unveiled
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
The Home Secretary is expected to unveil a radical shake-up of police recruitment rules that will allow new starters to skip the compulsory two years on the beat. Read
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Regulation 'won't threaten press'
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
Former BBC director-general Greg Dyke has criticised claims that attempts at press regulation following the Leveson Report would be "inevitably anathema to free speech" as "wrong and insulting". Read
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PM to discuss Africa terror threat
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron is travelling to Algeria as he steps up efforts to tackle the growing terrorist threat in northern Africa. Read
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Gates: Act now to win war on polio
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
Bill Gates has given a lecture in London in which he described the battle to eradicate polio as one of the most difficult tasks the world has ever faced. Read
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Mental patients 'unlawfully held'
Jan 30 2013 | UK & World News
One in every 25 mentally ill patients who have been sectioned have "irregularities" in their records which could mean they are being unlawfully detained, the health watchdog said. Read
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Stock Market report: January 30, 2013
Jan 30 2013 | Business News
The recent rally on the London market was brought to a halt after figures revealed a shock contraction in the US economy at the end of last year. Read
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Weightmans appoints new managing partner
Jan 30 2013 | Business News
Corporate law firm Weightmans has unveiled John Schorah as its new managing partner – with Dan Cutts being appointed senior partner. Read
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GB Group trading in line with forecasts
Jan 30 2013 | Business News
Chester-based identity management specialist GB Group said its DataAuthentication and DataSolutions businesses are both trading well, in an update today. Read
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United Utilities on course and improving customer service
Jan 30 2013 | Business News
United Utilities, the Warrington-based water and wastewater company, said it is trading in line with expectations, in an update to the market today for the period from October 1. Read
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Bidders come forward for CSM's Wirral bakery
Jan 30 2013 | Business News
FOOD giant CSM says it has received the first offers for the giant Wirral bakery with hundreds of staff that it put up for sale last year. Read
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Post columnist Brian Barwick appointed Rugby Football League chairman
Jan 30 2013 | Liverpool News
FORMER Football Association Chief Executive Brian Barwick has been appointed as the new chairman of the Rugby Football League. Read
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CSM receives Wirral Bakery sale offers
Jan 30 2013 | Liverpool News
FOOD giant CSM today said it has received the first offers for the giant Merseyside bakery it put up for sale last year. Read
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Liverpool Cruise Liner terminal to see 25% growth in 2013
Jan 30 2013 | Liverpool News
THOMSON Cruises will start operating full turnaround journeys from Liverpool's River Mersey cruise terminal business in 2013, as part of a 25% rise in ship numbers. Read
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600 jobs at risk at Royal Liverpool hospital as health chiefs prepare cost-cutting measures
Jan 30 2013 | Liverpool News
HUNDREDS of jobs are at risk at Liverpool’s Royal hospital as managers prepare to make cuts over the next five years. Read
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Hughton hoping to bag Becchio
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Norwich manager Chris Hughton hopes to complete a deal for Leeds striker Luciano Becchio in the next 24 hours. Read
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Spurs held at Carrow Road
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
A brilliant solo strike from Gareth Bale earned Tottenham a 1-1 draw at Carrow Road to extend Norwich's winless run in the Barclays Premier League to seven games. Read
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Le Fondre stuns Blues
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Reading super sub Adam Le Fondre struck in the fifth and final minute of injury time to secure a 2-2 draw and inflict yet more misery upon Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez. Read
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Gunners fight back for point
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Arsenal fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Liverpool in a thrilling Barclays Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium. Read
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Red Devils edge past Saints
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Manchester United were forced to survive a second-half Southampton bombardment before edging seven points clear in the Barclays Premier League title race with a 2-1 win. Read
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Sylla set for Villa
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Aston Villa are poised to make their first signing of the January transfer window in French midfielder Yacouba Sylla, Press Association Sport understands. Read
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Power surge for Lancaster
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Stuart Lancaster has completed a remarkable rise to the top of the Rugby Football Union after being given a powerful new role overseeing the entire England structure. Read
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Royals land Blackman
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Reading have announced that they have completed the signing of Sheffield United striker Nick Blackman Read
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Redknapp busy in the market
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
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Galliani hails 'dream' Balotelli capture
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has described the imminent signing of Mario Balotelli as a "dream come true". Read
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Healy, Ross sign IRFU deals
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Ireland props Cian Healy and Mike Ross have signed new contracts with the Irish Rugby Football Union. Read
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Kamara in Canaries picture
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Norwich have made their first signing of the transfer window by bringing in Sporting Kansas City striker Kei Kamara on loan until May 6. Read
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Everton pull plug on Fer deal
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Everton's bid to sign FC Twente midfielder Leroy Fer has fallen through after the two clubs failed to agree on renegotiated terms. Read
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Liverpool seal Coutinho deal
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Liverpool have completed the £8.5million signing of Philippe Coutinho from Inter Milan. Read
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Cole set for 100th cap against Brazil
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Ashley Cole is set to become the latest member of England's 100-club next week - but there is likely to be more interest in Roy Hodgson's midfield department when he names his squad to face Brazil. Read
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Barritt: England are still a threat
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Brad Barritt insists England can still be an attacking threat without Manu Tuilagi. Read
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Broad not concerned about fitness
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Stuart Broad refuses to waste energy fretting over his own form and fitness when he has a primary job to do as England's returning Twenty20 captain. Read
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Brady to leave Gunners role
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Arsenal great Liam Brady is set to leave his role at the club's youth academy in May 2014, the club been confirmed. Read
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QPR make move for Samba
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Harry Redknapp is closing in on the signing of Anzhi defender Christopher Samba after QPR triggered his release clause, Press Association Sport understands. Read
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Barwick named new RFL chairman
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Former Football Association chief executive Brian Barwick has been appointed as the new non-executive chairman of the Rugby Football League. Read
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Blues wait on formal offer for Butland
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Birmingham are yet to receive a formal offer from Chelsea for England goalkeeper Jack Butland, Press Association Sport understands. Read
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QPR swoop for Yun
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Yun Suk-young has become Harry Redknapp's third signing as QPR manager after joining from Chunnam Dragons on a three-and-a-half-year deal, the London club announced. Read
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Maitland proud to represent Scotland
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Adopted Scot Sean Maitland insists he will be as proud as any of his team-mates when he pulls on the dark blue jersey in the RBS 6 Nations opener with England. Read
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Broad still waiting to test heel
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Stuart Broad will remain "unsure" about how his bruised left heel can stand up to the rigours of bowling until he has tested it in the first match of England's tour of New Zealand. Read
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Mancini backs Balotelli to be great
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Roberto Mancini knows Mario Balotelli's departure could harm Manchester City's title hopes but believes the move to AC Milan is what the forward needs. Read
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Beckham deal not on agenda - Wenger
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Manager Arsene Wenger is adamant David Beckham signing for Arsenal is not on the agenda, despite confirming the England captain is training at their Hertfordshire base. Read
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Hussey to join Notts once more
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Australian batsman David Hussey is set to return for an eighth stint with Nottinghamshire. Read
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Sissoko earns Pardew plaudits
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew hailed a match-winning contribution from new signing Moussa Sissoko as his side gained a vital 2-1 win at fellow Barclays Premier League strugglers Aston Villa. Read
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Shea set to seal Stoke switch
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Stoke have confirmed they have reached an agreement to sign FC Dallas winger Brek Shea. Read
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O'Neill waits on striker bids
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is awaiting the outcome of his club's bids for strikers as the winter transfer deadline fast approaches. Read
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Redknapp revels in 'bonus point'
Jan 30 2013 | National Sport
QPR manager Harry Redknapp claimed his side's goalless draw against Manchester City comes as a bonus point as the reigning Barclays Premier League champions failed to move to within two points of leaders Manchester United. Read
