Jul
2009
Articles from 5th Jul 2009
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Bishop urges gay people to repent
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
The Bishop of Rochester has been accused of going "against Christ's gospel" after he urged homosexuals to "repent and be changed". Read
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Pair killed in Afghanistan blasts
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Two British service personnel have been killed in attacks in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said. Read
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Jackson interview video made public
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Video footage of Michael Jackson being interviewed by a lawyer about claims that he abused several young boys has been made public for the first time. Read
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Calls for public sector pay freeze
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Real terms pay cuts for public sector workers would be a "pain free" way to help Britain recover from the recession, the head of a public spending watchdog has said. Read
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'More typical UK weather' on way
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Britons should brace themselves for "much more changeable and considerably cooler" weather with rain at times over the next few weeks, weatherman John Kettley said. Read
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Federer bids to take record title
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Roger Federer will walk out on to Wimbledon's Centre Court in a bid to win a record-breaking 15th Grand Slam title. Read
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Drivers back bans for using mobiles
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Nearly one in three UK motorists want to see six-month driving bans for those using hand-held mobiles while at the wheel, a poll has revealed. Read
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Unions warn of marking inaccuracies
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
As hundreds of thousands of children anticipate their Sats results this week, teaching unions have claimed that up to a fifth of some results could still be inaccurate. Read
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Britain awaits news of Iran staff
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Britain is still seeking clarification from Iran over the fate of detained British Embassy staff after one was said by his lawyer to be facing trial for "acting against national security". Read
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Blackmail warning over MI6 chief
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an inquiry into whether the new head of MI6, Sir John Sawers, should be allowed to take up his post after his wife apparently published personal details on the Facebook website. Read
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Public sector pay 'must be fair'
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Public sector pay must be "fair" to private-sector employees facing a recession-fuelled squeeze on wages, Chancellor Alistair Darling said after a spending watchdog called for a freeze. Read
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Unions warn of Sats inaccuracies
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
As hundreds of thousands of children anticipate their Sats results this week, teaching unions have claimed that up to a fifth of some results could still be inaccurate. Read
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Anglo-French summit on immigration
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Plans for a crackdown on illegal cross-Channel immigration will be discussed by Prime Minister Gordon Brown and French President Nicolas Sarkozy at an Anglo-French summit. Read
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Pay freeze row sparks strike fears
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Chancellor Alistair Darling has failed to rule out a pay freeze for public sector workers, sparking warnings of possible industrial action from union leaders. Read
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Pair killed in Afghanistan blast
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Two British service personnel have been killed in a roadside blast in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said. Read
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Third soldier killed in Afghanistan
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
A British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan while taking part in one of the UK military's biggest co-ordinated air operations of modern times, the Ministry of Defence said. Read
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Shop worker killed by lone gunman
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
A shop worker was killed in a hail of bullets, police have said. Read
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Horror blaze father 'feared end'
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
A father has described how he thought it was "the end" after hiding in a bathroom with five of the six people who died as a blaze engulfed their tower block. Read
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Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Two British service personnel have been killed in attacks in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said. Read
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Ten held over shop shooting death
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Ten people are being questioned over the fatal shooting of a man in a shop, police said. Read
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Iran set to release embassy worker
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Iran has said it will release the eighth of nine British embassy employees detained in Tehran, Foreign Secretary David Miliband revealed. Read
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CofE bishop 'urges gays to repent'
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
A Church of England bishop has urged homosexuals to "repent and be changed". Read
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'Honesty expected' over spending
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
A former Cabinet minister has warned that the debate over public spending needed to "deepen a little bit" because people expected honesty about future cuts. Read
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Drivers back ban for using mobiles
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Nearly one in three UK motorists want to see six-month driving bans for those using hand-held mobiles while at the wheel, a poll has revealed. Read
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Relatives lament flats fire victims
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Inquiries into how a blaze which ripped through a tower block killing six people, including a three-week-old baby girl, was able to spread so quickly are continuing. Read
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Two solders killed in Afghanistan
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Two British service personnel have been killed in attacks in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said. Read
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Miliband dismisses MI6 Facebook row
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Foreign Secretary David Miliband has defended the next head of MI6 after details of his personal life were posted on social networking website Facebook. Read
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Groundbreaking green ideas unveiled
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Filling parts of the Sahara desert with mirrors to create clean energy and making livestock behave like herds of wildebeest to lock in carbon are among a number of innovative proposals put forward to help tackle climate change. Read
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SFO 'to examine MG Rover collapse'
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is to investigate the collapse of MG Rover after a four-year probe into the Midlands carmaker's demise, it was reported. Read
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Probe continues into flats tragedy
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
Inquiries into how a blaze which ripped through a tower block killing six people, including a three-week-old baby girl, was able to spread so quickly are continuing. Read
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Concern over MI6 chief web details
Jul 05 2009 | UK News
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an inquiry into whether the new head of MI6, Sir John Sawers, should be allowed to take up his post after his wife apparently published personal details on the Facebook website. Read
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Sinfield shines on Senior's big day
Jul 05 2009 | National Sport
Leeds captain Kevin Sinfield kicked his side to a fourth successive win as the champions celebrated Keith Senior's 500th career appearance with a thrilling 43-30 win at Hull. Read
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Mixed emotions after Lions win
Jul 05 2009 | National Sport
Ian McGeechan celebrated the British and Irish Lions' 28-9 third Test win against South Africa and told his players: "This victory will last for four years". Read
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Stefanki urges Murray to change
Jul 05 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray is "stuck playing defensive tennis" and needs to "change his mentality" to win grand slams. Read
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Serena: What more can I do?
Jul 05 2009 | National Sport
Serena Williams outplayed sister Venus to win her third Wimbledon title - then expressed bemusement that winning a third grand slam title in 10 months will not be enough to take her to number one in the world. Read
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Federer wins incredible final
Jul 05 2009 | National Sport
Roger Federer survived another epic final to win his sixth Wimbledon and record 15th grand slam title against a gallant Andy Roddick. Read
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Cavendish wins second stage
Jul 05 2009 | National Sport
A perfect finish saw British speedster Mark Cavendish win the second stage of the 2009 Tour de France from Monaco to Brignoles to further his standing as cycling's leading sprinter. Read
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Delight for record-breaking champion
Jul 05 2009 | National Sport
Roger Federer savoured "an unbelievable moment" in his career after claiming a record 15th grand slam title with victory in an amazing Wimbledon final against Andy Roddick. Read
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IRB probe South Africa protest
Jul 05 2009 | National Sport
The International Rugby Board are investigating South Africa's protest against the suspension of Bakkies Botha during Saturday's third Test against the British and Irish Lions. Read
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Vaughan backs Flintoff
Jul 05 2009 | National Sport
Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes Andrew Flintoff will put his latest brush with discipline aside to ruffle Australia. Read
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Shaw hit with ban
Jul 05 2009 | National Sport
British and Irish Lions lock Simon Shaw has received a two-week ban after being cited for dangerous play during Saturday's third Test victory over South Africa in Johannesburg, the South Africa Rugby Football Union have announced. Read
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Perez reveals 'Super League' ambition
Jul 05 2009 | National Sport
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is plotting a football revolution in Europe after calling for the continent's biggest clubs to create a new 'Super League'. Read
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Souness backs Owen for United success
Jul 05 2009 | National Sport
Former Newcastle manager Graeme Souness has tipped Michael Owen to rebuild his career after sealing a surprise move to champions Manchester United. Read
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No Ashes place for Harmison
Jul 05 2009 | National Sport
Steve Harmison's impressive performance against Australia this week has failed to earn him a place in England's squad for the first npower Ashes Test in Cardiff. Read
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Beckenbauer backs England for World Cup
Jul 05 2009 | National Sport
FIFA committee member Franz Beckenbauer has tentatively backed England's World Cup bid, claiming the country could stage football's showpiece event "tomorrow". Read
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Hauritz still in the mix
Jul 05 2009 | National Sport
Australia coach Tim Nielsen says he would be confident in off-spinner Nathan Hauritz delivering the goods should the tourists decide to play him in the first Ashes Test against England at Cardiff starting on Wednesday. Read
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Pedrosa wins in America
Jul 05 2009 | National Sport
Dani Pedrosa put himself back in the running for the FIM MotoGP World Championship title as he won the US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca. Read
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Tevez: Fans will forgive City switch
Jul 05 2009 | National Sport
Former Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez is confident he will not be viewed as a traitor by the Old Trafford faithful if he completes a transfer to the club's cross-city rivals. Read
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Business diary: Key events for the week ahead
Jul 05 2009 | Other UK business news
A Treasury White Paper on key reforms to financial regulation will be the highlight of the week, while a host of housebuilders will give their latest snapshot of the market. Read
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Serious Fraud Office to probe collapse of MG Rover
Jul 05 2009 | MG Rover and Longbridge
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is to investigate the collapse of MG Rover after a four-year probe into the Midlands carmaker's demise, it was reported today. Read
