Nov
2012
Articles from 8th Nov 2012
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Giffords gunman given life sentence
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
The man who pleaded guilty to the deadly Arizona shooting rampage that wounded former US congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has been sentenced to life in prison. Read
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Warning over 'trial by Twitter'
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Downing Street has warned against "trial by Twitter" after broadcaster Phillip Schofield brandished a list of names of alleged paedophiles gleaned from the internet during a live TV interview with Prime Minister David Cameron. Read
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Wiggins recovers after bike crash
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Tour de France-winning cyclist Bradley Wiggins and his personal coach, Shane Sutton, have both been knocked off their bikes and taken to hospital in separate road accidents within the space of 15 hours. Read
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Savile's former flatmate arrested
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Jimmy Savile's former flatmate and chauffeur has been arrested over historic abuse allegations. Read
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G4S stripped of prison contract
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
The firm at the centre of the Olympics security shambles has been stripped of its responsibilities for running Britain's first private jail. Read
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Cameron congratulates Obama on win
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
David Cameron has telephoned Barack Obama to congratulate him on securing a second term in the White House. Read
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Hundreds gather to mourn army medic
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Hundreds of people have joined family and friends of army medic Corporal Channing Day for her funeral in Northern Ireland. Read
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Father in appeal over fatal blaze
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
A father who lost his entire family in a house fire has issued a fresh appeal for witnesses to help him understand the tragedy, as police revealed the property was burgled on the night of the blaze. Read
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Schofield under fire on names list
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
ITV presenter Phillip Schofield came under fire after he handed Prime Minister David Cameron a list of alleged paedophiles during a live TV interview. Read
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Cancer surgeon patient helpline
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
An NHS helpline has been set up for patients of a breast cancer surgeon who is facing separate investigations by the police and the General Medical Council. Read
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Wiggins out of hospital after crash
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Tour de France victor Bradley Wiggins has been released from hospital after he was injured in a collision with a van. Read
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MP 'faked invoice with OAP address'
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
A former Labour MP made a series of bogus expense claims including using an elderly couple's address on a fake invoice, a court has heard. Read
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Weeping parents deny fire murders
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
The parents of six children who died when a fire ripped through their home wept in court as they pleaded not guilty to six counts of murder. Read
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Cameron's 'witch hunt' warning
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
David Cameron has warned that accusations of paedophilia against senior Tories risked becoming a "witch-hunt" against people who are gay. Read
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Rise and rise of Bishop of Durham
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
The meteoric rise of the Bishop of Durham is expected to be confirmed on Friday when he is officially unveiled as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Read
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Cameron defends Dorries suspension
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
David Cameron has warned Nadine Dorries she should be representing her constituents rather than appearing on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Read
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Fire tragedy home had been burgled
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Police have said that the home where a mother and her five children were killed by a fire was burgled on the night of the tragedy. Read
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Parents deny house fire murders
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
The parents of six children who died when a fire ripped through their home have pleaded not guilty to six counts of murder. Read
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Driver quizzed over Wiggins crash
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Police are to speak to a van driver who collided with Tour de France winner and Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins as she drove out of a garage forecourt. Read
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Charity urges 'overarching inquiry'
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
A children's charity has called for an overarching review into "lessons learned" from a host of child abuse inquiries currently under way. Read
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Moran 'had £53,000 in false claims'
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Former Labour MP Margaret Moran received £53,000 by making false expenses claims, a court has heard. Read
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Seize under-used holiday homes: GMB
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Under-used holiday homes should be compulsorily purchased by councils in areas with an acute shortage of properties, a leading union has said. Read
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MacShane by-election in three weeks
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
A by-election to replaced disgraced MP Denis MacShane will be held in three weeks. Read
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G4S loses contract to run prison
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
The firm at the centre of the Olympics security shambles has lost its contract to run a jail and failed to win any further prison contracts it was bidding for, the Ministry of Justice has said. Read
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Police probe breast cancer surgeon
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
A surgeon being investigated by the General Medical Council amid allegations about his treatment of more than 1,000 breast cancer patients is also facing a criminal inquiry, police have confirmed. Read
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Hunt joins Dorries jungle critics
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has added his voice to those criticising Conservative MP Nadine Dorries for taking part in TV's I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here. Read
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Trust's deficit higher than planned
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
The UK's first privately run NHS hospital generated a deficit more than twice as high than planned, it has emerged. Read
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Divided US faces 'fiscal cliff'
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
America has moved from the bitter election campaign that gave President Barack Obama a second White House term towards a test of whether Republicans and Democrats are now ready to set aside their deep partisan divisions and legislative gridlock. Read
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Dogs displaying 'problem behaviour'
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Owners who fail to socialise and obedience-train dogs at an early stage are fuelling "frightening" levels of problem behaviour in their pets, according to a report by a veterinary charity. Read
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'Massive discrepancy' in broadband
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Broadband users in one road suffer a download speed 500 times slower than those in a street enjoying the UK's fastest speed, a study has found. Read
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PM outlines dementia support plan
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
The Prime Minister is calling on a million members of the public to provide support for dementia sufferers. Read
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Parent carers 'face job limits'
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Two thirds of parents of disabled children have turned down a promotion or taken a lower paid job to balance care and work, according to a new study. Read
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UK may give arms to Syrian rebels
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Syrian rebels could be armed by the UK in a fresh push to oust President Bashar Assad and end the bloodshed after David Cameron ordered officials to re-examine all options. Read
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264 mobile phones stolen every day
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Children as young as nine are stealing mobile phones and hundreds of thefts are reported per day, according to police figures. Read
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Greek lawmakers pass austerity bill
Nov 08 2012 | UK & World News
Greek lawmakers have narrowly passed a crucial austerity bill by majority vote, but with heavy dissent from within the three-party governing coalition. Read
