Feb
2013
Articles from 28th Feb 2013
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Eastleigh by-election polls close
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
Polls have closed in one of the most closely-watched by-elections in decades - with the decision of the voters of Eastleigh having potentially significant implications for all parties. Read
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Benedict departs the Vatican stage
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
Pope Benedict XVI left the Catholic Church in unprecedented limbo as he became the first pope in 600 years to resign, capping a tearful day of farewells that included an extraordinary pledge of obedience to his successor. Read
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MP sorry for 'offensive messages'
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
A Tory MP has apologised after writing offensive notes to staff processing his expenses claims. Read
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Police face quiz over Savile 'club'
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
Serving police officers who took part in disgraced BBC presenter Jimmy Savile's "breakfast club" meetings at his home are to be quizzed by West Yorkshire Police, the force has confirmed. Read
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Guards signal end of Benedict reign
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
Benedict XVI has become the first pope in 600 years to resign, ending an eight-year pontificate shaped by struggles to move the church past sex abuse scandals and to reawaken Christianity in an indifferent world. Read
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Ipsa rebukes 'abusive messages' MP
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
The Commons expenses watchdog has rebuked a Tory MP for writing "abusive and offensive" messages to its staff. Read
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Drug addict sentenced for beheading
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
A drug addict who beheaded a British woman in a frenzied knife attack on the holiday island of Tenerife has been sentenced to 20 years in a secure psychiatric unit. Read
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Thousands face mortgage rate rise
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
Thousands of homeowners with a Bank of Ireland mortgage are facing steep hikes to their payments from May, as the lender doubles the rates on some home loans. Read
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Covert conversations played to jury
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
Covert recordings of conversations caught in a bugged hotel room between parents accused of killing their six children have been played to a court and revealed them discussing what they told officers in the days after the blaze. Read
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Olympic stars honoured by Queen
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
A host of Britain's Olympic stars have been honoured by the Queen for their stunning achievements at the London 2012 Games. Read
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Naked rambler ordered to cover up
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
Naked rambler Stephen Gough has been issued with an interim anti-social behaviour order (Asbo) banning him from going nude in public places. Read
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Suspension in police payments probe
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
A senior member of staff at scandal-hit Cleveland Police has been suspended over an allegation of misusing thousands of pounds of public funds, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has said. Read
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Footballer jailed for crash deaths
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
A Manchester City youth player wept in court as he was jailed for 16 months for killing a brother and sister while speeding in his Mercedes. Read
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Pope leaves Vatican for last time
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
Benedict XVI has left the Vatican for the last time as pope, flying by helicopter to the Vatican's vacation retreat hours before becoming the first pontiff to resign in 600 years. Read
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RBS attacked for 'bloated bonuses'
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
Royal Bank of Scotland has insisted it will be fit for a return to the private sector by the end of 2014, but faced anger over "bloated bonuses" after recent scandals and mounting losses. Read
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Ex-gay ad ban 'politically driven'
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
The Mayor of London has been accused at the High Court of unlawfully banning a Christian group's controversial advert about gay people as he faced a mayoral election. Read
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Anger over net migration figures
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
A fall in net migration to the UK was overshadowed as a group of influential MPs reacted angrily to the Government's refusal to remove foreign students from its target. Read
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Train robbery leader Reynolds dies
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
The mastermind of the Great Train Robbery of 1963 has died aged 81, just before the 50th anniversary of the famous heist. Read
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Sports Direct buys Republic stores
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
The future of high-street fashion retailer Republic has been secured and 2,100 jobs saved after Sports Direct International bought the chain from administrators. Read
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Tia: Neighbour denies time-wasting
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
A neighbour of the grandmother of murdered schoolgirl Tia Sharp has denied wasting police time. Read
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Group fights 'gay cure' bus ad ban
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
A Christian group has launched a High Court "battle for free speech" after its advert suggesting that gay people can be "cured" was banned from the sides of London buses. Read
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UK's net migration falls by a third
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
Net migration into Britain has fallen by a third, according to fresh figures, as the number of immigrants arriving in the country dropped "significantly". Read
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NHS trust may face administration
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
Health officials are consulting on whether or not to put the scandal-hit Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust into administration. Read
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Disability storm councillor quits
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
A councillor who said disabled children "should be put down" to save taxpayers' money has resigned, it has been reported. Read
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Morning news headlines for February 28, 2013
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
POPE Benedict XVI steps down today after nearly eight years as leader of the world’s Roman Catholics; major retailers in Britain closed an average of 20 stores a day over the past 12 months and European Union chiefs have agreed a package of financial laws that includes capping bankers’ bonuses at a maximum of one year’s basic salary. Read
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Retail chains close 20 shops a day
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
Major retailers in Britain closed an average of 20 stores a day over the past 12 months, new research revealed. Read
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Eastleigh voters go to the polls
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
Voters are going to the polls in the closely-contested Eastleigh by-election. Read
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EU agrees cap on bankers' bonuses
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
European Union chiefs have agreed a package of financial laws that includes capping bankers' bonuses at a maximum of one year's basic salary. Read
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Rennard 'victim' to contact police
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
A woman at the centre of allegations that a Liberal Democrat peer sexually harassed party activists is expected to make a formal complaint to police. Read
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Departing Pope to vacate his office
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
Pope Benedict XVI is stepping down after nearly eight years as leader of the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics. Read
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CPS manager on fraud bid charge
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
A Crown Prosecution Service finance manager is set to appear in court charged with conspiracy to commit fraud over her alleged role in falsely claiming taxi expenses totalling at least £1 million. Read
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Town halls revolt over council tax
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
Eric Pickles faces a significant revolt by town halls over council tax with more than 40% set to shun his plans for a freeze and raise local bills, a survey shows. Read
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Bag searches may have been illegal
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
Border officials at one of Britain's busiest airports could have conducted illegal searches of luggage without passengers' knowledge, inspectors have warned. Read
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Starch drips 'increase death risk'
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
Researchers have written to senior health officials warning them that starch-based IV fluids used "widely" across the health service increase patients' risk of death. Read
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MoD condemned over extra supplies
Feb 28 2013 | UK & World News
The Ministry of Defence has come under fire from a parliamentary committee for buying billions of pounds of equipment that it does not need. Read
