Feb
2013
Articles from 26th Feb 2013
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David Moyes: Delayed contract talks can be no excuse for dip in Everton FC's form
Feb 26 2013 | Everton FC News
DAVID MOYES believes his “gamble” on delaying contract talks until the end of the season can be no excuse for Everton FC not taking a step nearer Wembley this evening. Read
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Everton FC v Oldham preview: Blues aim to move a step closer to Wembley
Feb 26 2013 | Everton FC News
DAVID MOYES has long been concerned about the strength of Everton FC’s squad. But having fretted over his lack of options, now the Goodison manager admits his overworked players could be struggling to carry the weight of expectation on their shoulders. Read
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Fabio Borini happy at Liverpool
Feb 26 2013 | Liverpool FC News
FABIO BORINI is "happy" at Liverpool despite a testing first season at Anfield. Read
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Police find warhead and launcher
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
A rocket launcher and warhead have been discovered by police investigating dissident republicans in west Belfast. Read
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MP 'told Clegg of Rennard concerns'
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
A female former Liberal Democrat MP has said she told Nick Clegg about allegations surrounding the party's then chief executive Lord Rennard shortly after he became leader in 2007. Read
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Egypt balloon crash victims named
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Two Britons and a UK resident killed in a horrific balloon crash which left 19 people dead have been named. Read
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Hunt to review NHS tendering rules
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has agreed to review controversial new rules opening NHS services up to competitive tendering to allay concerns among his Liberal Democrat coalition partners, it has emerged. Read
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Britons die in fatal balloon crash
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
A British man is in hospital following a horror balloon crash that killed his wife and 18 other people - in the biggest accident of its kind in history. Read
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Apple iTunes offer in games lawsuit
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Apple has agreed to give more than 100 million US dollars (£66 million) in iTunes store credits to settle a US lawsuit alleging that the iPhone and iPad maker improperly charged children for playing games on their mobile devices. Read
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Minister floats car smoking law
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Smoking should be banned in cars carrying children, Health Minister Anna Soubry said. Read
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Pistorius has 'service' for Reeva
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Oscar Pistorius is planning a personal memorial service for Reeva Steenkamp, the 29-year-old model he shot at his home. Read
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BP ignored safety, says oil expert
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
BP failed to implement a new safety plan on the Deepwater Horizon rig even though it realised a blowout in the Gulf of Mexico was its greatest danger, a court has been told. Read
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Judge probed over Pryce points case
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
A barrister and part-time judge is being investigated for allegedly lying to police about her dealings with the press over Chris Huhne's points-swapping, it can be revealed. Read
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Sex claims peer ready for inquiry
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
A senior Liberal Democrat peer accused of sexually harassing women in the party says he will "co-operate with any properly constituted inquiry" into the claims. Read
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Three Britons die in balloon crash
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Nineteen tourists have been killed in a horror balloon crash in Egypt - thought to be the biggest of its kind in history. Read
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Couple named in balloon tragedy
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Two of the Britons caught up in the Egyptian hot air balloon tragedy have been named. Read
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Cricketer hit by train 'on drugs'
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
A county cricketer was struck by a train as he attempted to flee police after driving while on a cocktail of drink and drugs, an inquest has heard. Read
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BBC staff in jobs row strike ballot
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Thousands of BBC journalists and technical staff are to be balloted for strikes in a row over jobs, workload and stress, unions have announced. Read
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Drug dealer jailed over Duggan gun
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
A drug dealer who supplied a gun to Mark Duggan minutes before his fatal shooting by police sparked the 2011 summer riots, has been jailed for a total of 11 years. Read
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Staff suspended over pupil concerns
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
A headteacher and five members of teaching staff at a primary school have been suspended amid concerns over the wellbeing of pupils. Read
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Barrister probed over Pryce case
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
A barrister and part-time judge is being investigated by police for allegedly lying about her involvement in leaking the Chris Huhne speeding points story to the press, a court has heard. Read
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Frozen food sales hit by scandal
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Frozen burger sales are down by 43% and frozen ready meals by 13% in the wake of the horse meat contamination scandal despite consumers suggesting they would be happy to eat the product in future, new figures suggest. Read
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Police 'pressured rape claim woman'
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Police from a heavily criticised sex crime unit pressured a woman to drop a rape claim against a man who went on to murder his two children, a watchdog has said. Read
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Hillsborough police email slammed
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
The police watchdog has written to a chief constable expressing concern over comments in an email about the Hillsborough disaster that were "at best ill-judged and at worst offensive and upsetting". Read
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Clegg: Let police do their job
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Nick Clegg has called for police to be allowed to "do their job" over allegations that senior Liberal Democrat peer Lord Rennard sexually harassed women in the party. Read
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Italy deadlock sparks uncertainty
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Stock markets came under heavy selling pressure after election deadlock in Italy sparked fears of more uncertainty in the eurozone. Read
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Morning news headlines for February 26, 2013
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
A NUMBER of Britons are among 19 tourists killed in a hot air balloon crash in Egypt and less than half of dementia sufferers living in care homes enjoy a good quality of life, a charity has warned. Read
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Arctic convoy veterans to get medal
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Veterans of the Second World War Arctic convoys will begin receiving medals recognising their heroism and bravery "within weeks", the Government will announce. Read
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Egypt balloon crash: 'Britons dead'
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
A number of Britons are among 19 tourists killed in a hot air balloon crash near the Egyptian city of Luxor, officials said. Read
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Syria: We'll talk to rebel groups
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Syria has said it is prepared to hold talks with armed rebels bent on overthrowing President Bashar Assad. Read
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Yard probes sex claims against peer
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Police are investigating whether "criminal activity" took place following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women by senior Liberal Democrat peer Lord Rennard. Read
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'Historic crisis' for Catholics
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
The resignation of Britain's most senior Catholic cleric is the biggest crisis for the church in the country for around 450 years, a leading historian has said. Read
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Italy facing political gridlock
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Italy is facing political paralysis as near-complete election results raise the possibility of no clear winner and a hung parliament. Read
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37% need painkillers to go to work
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Almost two in five painkiller users need medication just so they can go to work, a healthcare charity has said. Read
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Food giants 'fail to act ethically'
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
The world's largest food companies are failing to meet ethical standards, a report has warned. Read
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Concern over dementia sufferer care
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Fewer than half of dementia sufferers living in care homes enjoy a good quality of life, a charity has warned as it revealed that record numbers of people in care homes have the condition. Read
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Curbs on migrant legal aid claims
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron has signalled that the Government is preparing to curb access to legal aid for foreigners in civil cases. Read
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West Coast fiasco 'to cost £50m'
Feb 26 2013 | UK & World News
Civil servant failures over the West Coast rail contract will cost taxpayers "at least £50 million", a report by MPs has said. Read
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Stock Market report: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Feb 26 2013 | Business News
STOCK markets plunged across Europe today after inconclusive Italian election results reignited fears over eurozone instability. Read
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St Modwen in £50m share placing
Feb 26 2013 | Business News
Developer St Modwen is planning to raise up to £50m in a share placing to fund building costs on its New Covent Garden Market regeneration scheme in London. Read
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Goals Soccer Centres' full time results meet expectations
Feb 26 2013 | Business News
Five-a-side football centres group Goals Soccer Centres drove revenues and profits in the year to December 31, it revealed today. Read
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Housebuilder Redrow posts strong first half figures
Feb 26 2013 | Business News
Redrow, the Flintshire housebuilder headed by Liverpool entrepreneur Steve Morgan, posted increased sales and profits for the six months to December 31, today. Read
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£60m fund to accelerate growth on Enterprise Zones
Feb 26 2013 | Business News
A new £60m fund has been unveiled by the Government to accelerate growth on Enterprise Zones, including those at Liverpool and Wirral Waters and Sci-Tech Daresbury in Halton. Read
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Search continues for missing mum Karen Simpson
Feb 26 2013 | Liverpool News
A MAJOR search operation was back under way today for a mum-of-three who went missing following a trip to the supermarket. Read
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Liverpool MP Maria Eagle calls for MPs to take blame over West Coast main line fiasco
Feb 26 2013 | Liverpool News
A LIVERPOOL MP has demanded politicians stop dodging the blame after a damning report laid bare the bungling behind the collapse of the West Coast Main Line franchise. Read
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Prosecution threat to people who posted James Bulger killer photographs online
Feb 26 2013 | Liverpool News
PEOPLE who posted photos online claiming to expose the identity of James Bulger’s killers Jon Venables or Robert Thompson will be prosecuted. Read
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£35m to go in Sefton Council budget cuts
Feb 26 2013 | Liverpool News
THOUSANDS of households in Sefton could see their tax bills frozen – but more than £35m is set to be slashed from services affecting children, the elderly and the vulnerable. Read
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Jenkins: Laudrup wants to stay
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
Chairman Huw Jenkins has no doubt Michael Laudrup will be in charge of Swansea next season and has revealed the two parties are closing in on agreeing a new contract. Read
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Toffees brush aside Oldham
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
Everton booked their place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and ended Oldham's memorable run with a routine 3-1 victory at Goodison Park. Read
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Compton given chance to shine
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
Nick Compton was granted his chance after all to press his claims to continue as a Test match opener for England in the warm-up match against a New Zealand XI. Read
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Farrell faces week on sidelines
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
England fly-half Owen Farrell is unlikely to train this week as he continues his rehabilitation from the thigh problem sustained in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations victory over France. Read
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Welsh's top-flight future on the line
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
London Welsh's Aviva Premiership fate this season could effectively be decided at a disciplinary hearing next Tuesday. Read
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Hartley, Lawes released by England
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
Northampton forwards Dylan Hartley and Courtney Lawes are among 10 players who will be released from England duty back to their clubs for this weekend's Aviva Premiership action. Read
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Welsh charged over ineligible player
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
London Welsh are to face a Rugby Football Union competitions hearing after being charged with fielding an ineligible player in "a number" of Aviva Premiership games this season. Read
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Parker: Bale goal would deflate Gunners
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
Scott Parker thinks Arsenal will be feeling "deflated" at the prospect of facing Tottenham following Gareth Bale's latest last-gasp winner at West Ham. Read
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Benitez plays down bust-up reports
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has played down reports of a bust-up with his players - insisting it was business as usual ahead of Wednesday's FA Cup fifth-round tie at Middlesbrough. Read
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Inter fined for Balotelli slurs
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
Inter Milan have been fined £50,000 euros (£43,200) after a section of fans racially abused AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli during Sunday night's Milan derby, the Lega Serie A have confirmed. Read
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Huth facing violent conduct charge
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
Stoke's Robert Huth has been charged with violent conduct following an incident during Saturday's Barclays Premier League game at Fulham. Read
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Saint-Andre makes changes for Ireland
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has made two changes to his squad for the upcoming RBS 6 Nations fixture against Ireland, as Les Bleus battle to avoid the wooden spoon. Read
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Hamilton will challenge in 2014 - Hill
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
Damon Hill is confident Lewis Hamilton will ride through the storm of speculation currently surrounding Mercedes and emerge a championship challenger again in 2014. Read
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Vidic feeling good after injury
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic is feeling good about the progress he is making as he continues on the road to recovery from his knee problems. Read
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O'Sullivan will defend world title
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
Ronnie O'Sullivan has ended his sabbatical from snooker and announced he will defend his world title. Read
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Still quits Dagenham for Luton
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
John Still has left his position as manager of npower League Two side Dagenham to take up the vacancy at non-league Luton. Read
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City won't ever give up - Hart
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
Goalkeeper Joe Hart claims Manchester City would still be fighting to win the Barclays Premier League even if it was mathematically impossible. Read
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Bell notes England's winning mentality
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
England are set to follow a formula they trust on tour in their Test warm-up match against a New Zealand XI which starts on Wednesday. Read
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McClaren leaves FC Twente
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
Former England manager Steve McClaren has parted company with Dutch club FC Twente amid growing unrest over their season. Read
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India seal dominant victory
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
India needed a little less than a session to wrap up an eight-wicket victory over Australia on the fifth morning in Chennai. Read
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Moyes enjoys old-fashioned challenge
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
Everton boss David Moyes feels the task of containing strikers like Oldham's towering cup talisman Matt Smith is something of an unfamiliar one for modern-day top-flight defenders. Read
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Villas-Boas backs Bale for award
Feb 26 2013 | National Sport
Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas believes Gareth Bale deserves to be named the Barclays Premier League's player of the year this season after seeing the Wales winger produce yet another match-winning display at Upton Park. Read
