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2013
Articles from 5th Feb 2013
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Leighton Baines pushing hard for Ashley Cole's England place says boss Roy Hodgson
Feb 05 2013 | Everton FC News
ROY HODGSON will make Ashley Cole England’s latest centurion this evening – but has warned the Chelsea man that Leighton Baines is poised to pounce on his left-back role. Read
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Liverpool FC monitoring Hatem Ben Arfa of Newcastle United as Brendan Rodgers plots long-term vision
Feb 05 2013 | Liverpool FC News
LIVERPOOL FC are keeping tabs on Newcastle United midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa as Brendan Rodgers plots his long-term vision for the club. Read
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Tories split as gay marriage backed
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron got his way but saw his party torn in half as gay marriage legislation cleared its first hurdle in the Commons. Read
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RBS investment chief 'to step down'
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
The head of Royal Bank of Scotland's (RBS) investment banking arm is to step down - forfeiting £4 million in shares, it has been reported. Read
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Magdalene survivors reject apology
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Survivors of Catholic run workhouses in Ireland have rejected a government apology for the incarceration of thousands of women in the Magdalene laundries. Read
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PM sees party split on gay marriage
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron got his way as gay marriage legislation cleared its first hurdle in the Commons - but saw his party split down the middle. Read
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MPs slam Argentina on islands poll
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
The Argentine foreign minister has been involved in heated exchanges with MPs after he insisted the Falkland Islanders had no right to self-determination. Read
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No apology yet for undercover IDs
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
One of the country's most senior police officers has refused to apologise to the parents of dead children whose identities have been allegedly used by undercover cops. Read
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Gay marriage to boost society - PM
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Allowing gay people to marry will "make our society stronger", Prime Minister David Cameron said. Read
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Apology for Magdalene laundry women
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
The Irish Government has apologised to the thousands of women locked up in Catholic-run workhouses known as Magdalene laundries between 1922 and 1996. Read
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Neighbour charged over Tia case
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
A neighbour of the grandmother of murdered schoolgirl Tia Sharp has been charged with wasting police time. Read
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Huhne ex-wife 'wanted to nail him'
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Chris Huhne's ex-wife Vicky Pryce told the press she took his speeding points in a bid to "nail him" and destroy his career in revenge for him leaving her for another woman, a court has heard. Read
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Argentina 'will control Falklands'
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Argentina will control the Falkland Islands within 20 years, the country's foreign minister claims. Read
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Gay marriage 'not in manifesto'
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Allowing same-sex couples to marry will create a "fairer place to live", the Commons has heard ahead of a crunch vote on the divisive issue. Read
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Britain shivers as snow falls again
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Snow storms have begun to sweep across the country as Britain prepared for another onslaught of wintry weather. Read
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'Independence day' planned in 2016
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Preparations for Scotland's "independence day" have been published with more than a year to go before the referendum. Read
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PM receives care standards report
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
The Prime Minister and Health Secretary have been given copies of the long-awaited report into serious failings at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust. Read
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Debt fears as water bills rise 3.5%
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Households in England and Wales are facing more pressure in the form of an average 3.5% increase on their water and sewerage bill as a debt advice service warned it took a record number of related calls last year. Read
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Archaeologists seek Alfred remains
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
The next great mystery of where a king is buried could be solved as archaeologists try to find the grave of Alfred the Great. Read
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Barclays boss 'shredding' legacy
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Barclays boss Antony Jenkins said he was "shredding" the legacy left by his predecessor Bob Diamond as he confirmed bonuses will be slashed following another £1 billion provision to cover mis-selling scandals. Read
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Troggs star Presley dies aged 71
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Rock star Reg Presley, lead singer of the Troggs, has died following a battle with lung cancer. Read
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Miller: Tories support gay marriage
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Culture Secretary Maria Miller has insisted there is "clear support" from within the Conservative Party for gay marriage as David Cameron faces being deserted by more than half of his MPs over the issue. Read
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Morning news headlines for February 5, 2013
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
CHRIS Huhne's ex-wife Vicky Pryce will stand trial today over claims she took his speeding points; the depth of Conservative divisions over gay marriage will be laid bare today and officers stormed an underground bunker in the US where a five-year-old boy had been held hostage for nearly a week, rescuing him and leaving his kidnapper dead. Read
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Barclays ups mis-selling provision
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Banking giant Barclays has increased its provisions to cover two mis-selling scandals by another £1 billion. Read
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'Mix and match' parental leave plan
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
The Government is to unveil plans to allow parents to choose how they share up to a year's leave to look after their new-born children. Read
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Britain gets ready for more snow
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Parts of Britain are braced for a return of snow and gale force winds, less than a fortnight after blizzard conditions brought disruption to schools, airports and traffic networks. Read
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Horse meat at second Irish plant
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Ireland's agriculture minister Simon Coveney is to brief a parliamentary committee there on the horse meat controversy after a second processing plant tested positive for equine DNA. Read
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Venables lawyer recalls 'nightmare'
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
A lawyer has recalled the "living nightmare" of representing one of James Bulger's child murderers, ahead of the 20th anniversary of the toddler's death. Read
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Tories set to defy gay marriage bid
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
The depth of Conservative division over gay marriage is to be laid bare when David Cameron faces being deserted by more than half of his MPs over the highly-charged issue. Read
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Huhne ex-wife faces points trial
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Chris Huhne's ex-wife Vicky Pryce is to stand trial over claims she took his speeding points after he dramatically admitted lying. Read
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Friends help Gazza get treatment
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Ex-England footballer Paul Gascoigne has been admitted to a treatment centre in the United States after celebrity friends intervened to help the star. Read
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Troggs star Presley 'dies aged 71'
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Troggs frontman Reg Presley has died following a battle with lung cancer, it has been reported. Read
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Shoppers tempted by winter sales
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Beleaguered retailers weathered the snowstorms that swept Britain last month after sales were boosted by shoppers tempted out with new year offers and promotions, figures have shown. Read
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Web safety 'child protection issue'
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
Keeping youngsters safe online is one of the biggest child protection issues of the modern world, campaigners have warned. Read
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MoD attacked over jets decision
Feb 05 2013 | UK & World News
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been strongly criticised by MPs over the "flawed" decision to switch fighter aircraft for the Royal Navy's new carriers . Read
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Rapid Hardware fights for survival as administrators are called in
Feb 05 2013 | Business News
Iconic Liverpool retailer Rapid Hardware has called in administrators. Read
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Stock Market report: February 5, 2013
Feb 05 2013 | Business News
A bigger-than-expected profits haul from oil giant BP helped the FTSE 100 Index regain its poise as economic cheer also boosted sentiment. Read
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70 jobs to go at collapsed training firm Scientiam
Feb 05 2013 | Business News
All 70 employees of collapsed Liverpool training firm Scientiam will lose their jobs, administrators say. Read
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TalkTalk on course to deliver forecast results
Feb 05 2013 | Business News
TELECOMS group TalkTalk said it was on course to deliver full year financial results in line with guidance after returning its total customer base to growth for the first time in three years. Read
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St Modwen hails "strong year"
Feb 05 2013 | Business News
PROPERTY developer and housebuilder St Modwen said it delivered strong results for the year to November 30, today, with a £52.8m profit before tax and an 8% increase in net asset value to 251p per share. Read
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Airbus celebrates more new orders
Feb 05 2013 | Business News
Aircraft maker Airbus is celebrating its two latest orders. Read
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby backs church's gay marriage stance
Feb 05 2013 | Liverpool News
THE new Archbishop of Canterbury said he stands by the Church of England’s criticism of legislation to introduce gay marriage, as he was formally confirmed in office. Read
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Liverpool Everyman theatre reveals portrait wall
Feb 05 2013 | Liverpool News
THE Liverpool Everyman theatre revealed the life-size portraits of people which will make up its remarkable new Hope Street facade. Read
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Liverpool libraries and care for vulnerable to be targeted in council cuts
Feb 05 2013 | Liverpool News
HALF Liverpool’s libraries are to close and services to the most vulnerable will be slashed under the latest round of cuts. Read
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Liverpool game under investigation
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Hungarian club Debrecen have confirmed that their Champions League match against Liverpool in 2009 was part of a match-fixing investigation. Read
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Lancaster keeps options open
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
England coach Stuart Lancaster has kept his midfield options open by including Manu Tuilagi, Brad Barritt and Billy Twelvetrees in a 25-man squad that will fly to Dublin for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations game against Ireland. Read
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Kamara completes Canaries move
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Norwich have confirmed the loan signing of Sporting Kansas City's Kei Kamara after the Sierra Leone forward was granted a visa. Read
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Brown: Scotland captaincy a huge honour
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Scott Brown will attempt to take the Scotland captaincy in his stride - in the same way manager Gordon Strachan bestowed the "huge honour" upon him. Read
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PFA: Players urged to reveal wrong-doing
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Players at all 92 league clubs were warned earlier this season to blow the whistle if they are approached about illegal betting or match-fixing, according to Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor. Read
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Cole to win 100th cap - Hodgson
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
England coach Roy Hodgson has confirmed Ashley Cole will start Wednesday's friendly against Brazil and earn his 100th cap. Read
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Tuilagi told to train harder
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Manu Tuilagi has been told he needs to raise the bar in training if he is to force his way into the England team for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations game against Ireland. Read
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Forest begin search for new manager
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Nottingham Forest have begun their search for a fifth manager in a little under seven months after Alex McLeish parted company with the club. Read
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Strachan names Brown Scotland skipper
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan has named Scott Brown as his first captain. Read
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Brady: Much more to come from Wilshere
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Arsenal great Liam Brady believes Jack Wilshere will only improve for club and country after the England midfielder's impressive return from his injury travails. Read
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Strokosch ruled out for Scotland
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Scotland's interim head coach Scott Johnson has been forced to make two changes to his side for this weekend's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy. Read
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England through to Super Six
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
England's women beat the West Indies by six wickets in their final World Cup group game to advance to the Super Six. Read
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McLeish leaves Forest
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Alex McLeish has left his role as Nottingham Forest manager by mutual consent, the npower Championship club have confirmed. Read
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Buttler enjoys 'perfect' start
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Jos Buttler described England's 46-run win over a New Zealand XI as a "perfect" way to start their tour. Read
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Lancaster ready for Dublin atmosphere
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Stuart Lancaster insists last summer's tour to South Africa has prepared England for the storm that awaits in Dublin on Sunday. Read
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Europol could look at Liverpool game
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Liverpool have said they have had no contact from Europol or any other body in connection with match-fixing allegations surrounding their 2009 Champions League match against Debrecen. Read
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Adlington confirms retirement
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Double Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington has confirmed her retirement from competitive swimming. Read
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Teenager arrested for goalkeeper attack
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
A teenager has been arrested after Wycombe goalkeeper Jordan Archer was attacked in the closing stages of his side's 1-0 npower League Two win over Gillingham. Read
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Walcott hoping for striking chance
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Theo Walcott is ready to answer Roy Hodgson's striking call should the England manager decide to pair the Arsenal man with Wayne Rooney at Wembley on Wednesday night. Read
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Murray calls for tougher doping measures
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Andy Murray believes tennis must tighten doping controls to avoid a repeat of the scandals which have engulfed cycling. Read
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Britton extends Swans stay
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Leon Britton has become the latest player to commit himself to Swansea after agreeing a new three-and-a-half-year contract at the Liberty Stadium. Read
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Ronaldo: Real's team better than United
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo believes Real Madrid "have a better team" than Manchester United ahead of their clash in the Champions League. Read
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United hit by Jones blow
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Phil Jones is likely to be ruled out of Manchester United's Champions League last-16 first-leg encounter with Real Madrid next week after being struck down by a bout of shingles. Read
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Buttler stars in comfortable England win
Feb 05 2013 | National Sport
Jos Buttler's maiden England 50 from just 21 balls helped Stuart Broad's tourists to a 46-run win over a New Zealand XI in their rearranged opening Twenty20 warm-up match at the Cobham Oval. Read
