Nov
2009
Articles from 7th Nov 2009
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Criminals lose £9million to West Midlands Police
Nov 07 2009 | West Midlands News
CRIMINALS lost over £9 million in the last 12 months as West Midlands Police seized their ill-gotten gains. Read
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Police want to close Birmingham city centre bar after "attempted murder"
Nov 07 2009 | West Midlands News
POLICE want to shut down a city centre bar after two consecutive nights of brutal and “unprecedented” violence left its customers with horrific injuries. Read
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Mother 'died saving son from blaze'
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
Police have launched a murder hunt after a devoted mother of nine died saving her son from a house fire started by a firework pushed through her letterbox in Bodmin, Cornwall. Read
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Two-year-old punched by muggers
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
Muggers punched a two-year-old girl in the head as they demanded money from her mother, Scotland Yard said. Read
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Drugs tsar sacking a 'concern'
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
The sacking of the Government's chief drugs adviser has caused "serious concern" among the scientific community, the Science Minister Lord Drayson has acknowledged. Read
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Fort Hood shooter still 'critical'
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
The military psychiatrist responsible for a shooting spree that left 13 dead remains in a coma, frustrating attempts to work out what made him kill. Read
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Britons scoop a £90m Euro jackpot
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
Two British ticketholders shared a massive £90 million jackpot in Friday night's Euromillions draw, Camelot said. Read
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Police: House fire death was murder
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
Police are treating the death of a woman in a house fire sparked by a firework as murder, and warned the culprits that they will be caught. Read
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Ryan Thomas quizzed over road crash
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas has been questioned by police in connection with a drink-drive collision. Read
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Elect local police chiefs - call
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
Every town should have an elected police commissioner responsible for meeting the needs of local people, a think tank said. Read
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Drugs tsar sacking causes 'concern'
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
The sacking of the Government's chief drugs adviser has caused "serious concern" among the scientific community, the Science Minister Lord Drayson has acknowledged. Read
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5,000 complaints made against Met
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
Scotland Yard's riot squad has received more than 5,000 complaint allegations, mostly for "oppressive behaviour", it has emerged. Read
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Call for elected police chiefs
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
Every town should have an elected police commissioner responsible for meeting the needs of local people, a think tank said. Read
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Fort Hood gunman 'loved US' - Uncle
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
A Palestinian uncle of the Fort Hood shooting suspect said that his nephew loved America and wanted to serve his country, but his work as a military psychiatrist drove him to tears. Read
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Plans to cut legal aid fees warning
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
Government plans to slash legal aid fees to barristers would be disastrous, the chairman of the Bar Council has warned. Read
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£1m worth of cannabis plants seized
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
Cannabis plants worth more than £1 million have been seized by police in one of the biggest finds of the drug in Essex. Read
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British man shot dead in Texas bar
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
A British man has been shot dead after a gunman opened fire after walking into a bar in the United States. Read
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Brown in call for global 'contract'
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
Gordon Brown has called for a new global "economic and social contract" with the financial institutions to ensure taxpayers around the world will never again have to bear the cost of banking failure. Read
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BA cabin crews balloted over cuts
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
Union leaders have served formal notice of a ballot among thousands of British Airways cabin crew in a dispute over new contracts and job cuts. Read
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'Stitch-up' reports on MP expenses
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
There have been accusations of a "behind-the-scenes stitch-up" following reports that key elements of the proposed plan to clean up the system of MPs' expenses could be scrapped. Read
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UN urges Karzai to fight corruption
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
The UN Security Council has joined calls on Afghan President Hamid Karzai to fight corruption, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calling the country's political situation "delicate". Read
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PM's Afghanistan policy criticised
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
Three former defence chiefs have launched a scathing attack on Gordon Brown's Afghanistan policy. Read
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Anger over expenses overhaul claims
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
The head of the new watchdog charged with cleaning up Parliament is at the centre of a political firestorm after it emerged that he may scrap key elements of the plan to overhaul the system of MPs' expenses. Read
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Brown red-faced after tax plan snub
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown suffered an embarrassing rebuff when he floated the prospect of a new tax worldwide, only to have it flatly and publicly rejected by the United States and other major financial players. Read
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Mystery over £90m jackpot winners
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
The identity of two British ticketholders who shared a massive £90 million jackpot in Friday night's Euromillions draw was still a mystery as the cash remained unclaimed. Read
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Army appeal on Afghan co-operation
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
The killing of five British soldiers by an Afghan policeman must not prevent co-operation between the two nations, the commander of British forces in Afghanistan said. Read
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Family shock at Briton's bar murder
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
A British father shot dead in a US bar was just "in the wrong place, at the wrong time", his family said. Read
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Police seek murder clue 15 years on
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
Detectives have said they are still actively looking for the killer of a 13-year-old schoolgirl on the 15th anniversary of the day she went missing. Read
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Miss England relinquishes her crown
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
A soldier will take on beauty contest duties after the original Miss England relinquished her crown following her arrest over an apparent nightclub brawl. Read
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Darling pushes for G20 climate deal
Nov 07 2009 | UK News
Leading finance ministers and bank governors will get down to business at the G20 summit as they try to nurse the global economy back to health. Read
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Beckham relishing Euro battles
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
David Beckham is relishing the chance to play Champions League football again once he returns to AC Milan for his second loan stint in January from the Los Angeles Galaxy. Read
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Chelsea plot to rush Red Devils
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti wants his side to take a leaf out of Liverpool's book and give Manchester United's midfield no time to settle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Read
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Murray makes final
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray will bid for his sixth ATP World Tour title of the season on Sunday, after beating Fernando Verdasco to book his place in the final of the inaugural Valencia Open. Read
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Haye's champion performance
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
David Haye produced a punch-perfect performance to cut Russian giant Nikolai Valuev down to size and win the WBA heavyweight title in Germany on Saturday night with a majority decision points victory. Read
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England secure final berth
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Two quickfire tries from Peter Fox proved the difference as England stunned world champions New Zealand with a 20-12 victory to reach the Gillette Four Nations final. Read
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Berbatov: Title between Utd and chelsea
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Dimitar Berbatov is convinced the two sides battling it out at Stamford Bridge on Sunday will also fill the top two positions in the Barclays Premier League this season. Read
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Broad boost for England
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
England were handed a major boost on the eve of their second tour match in South Africa after the results of scans on Stuart Broad's right shoulder showed no serious damage. Read
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Haye: World is watching 'freak show'
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
David Haye believes the "freak show" element of his WBA heavyweight title clash with Russian giant Nikolai Valuev has really captured the public's imagination. Read
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Trott relaxed over decision
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Jonathan Trott insists he has no regrets for choosing to play for England over the country of his birth, South Africa. Read
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Title race still open - Fergie
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson does not expect the Barclays Premier League title race to take shape until after the next international break. Read
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Jagielka suffers injury setback
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Everton defender Phil Jagielka has undergone a second knee operation and may not play again until after Christmas. Read
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Wallabies too strong for England
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
England slumped to an 18-9 defeat in their autumn opener against Australia at Twickenham despite the best efforts of Jonny Wilkinson. Read
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Boyd at the double for Gers
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Kris Boyd showed why Rangers fans are desperate for him to remain at the club as his double secured a 2-1 victory over St Mirren and allowed the Scottish champions to reclaim second spot in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. Read
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Roberts double rescues Rovers
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Jason Roberts climbed off the bench to hit a late double as Blackburn came from behind to claim three priceless Barclays Premier League points with a 3-1 win over fellow strugglers Portsmouth. Read
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Spurs see off Black Cats
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Sunderland striker Darren Bent missed a penalty on his return to White Hart Lane as Tottenham secured a 2-0 victory through goals from Robbie Keane and Tom Huddlestone. Read
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Villa put five past Bolton
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Aston Villa eased to a 5-1 victory over Bolton in the Barclays Premier League match at Villa Park. Read
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McDonald earns point for Clarets
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Kevin McDonald tapped home an 87th-minute equaliser to give Burnley a share of the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at Manchester City. Read
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Smith backs Bridge to shine
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Chris Bridge will attempt to display the talent first spotted by England coach Tony Smith nine years ago when he makes his full debut on Saturday. Read
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Mickelson leads the way from Woods
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Former champion Phil Mickelson takes a two stroke lead over world number one Tiger Woods and fellow American Nick Watney into the final round of the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions after carding a five-under-par 67 in Shanghai. Read
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Flintoff realistic about comeback
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Andrew Flintoff has admitted he may have been optimistic to target a place on England's tour to Bangladesh as he continues his rehabilitation from the knee injury that helped end his Test career. Read
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Charlton happy to be eclipsed by Rooney
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Sir Bobby Charlton has been encouraged by Wayne Rooney's growing maturity and insists he would relish the Manchester United forward surpassing his own England goalscoring record. Read
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Gunners cruise to victory
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal secured an emphatic 4-1 victory against Wolves to keep the pressure up at the top of the Barclays Premier League table. Read
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Carter boots All Blacks to victory
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Wales' bid for a rare victory over New Zealand disappeared after the All Blacks delivered an imposing second-half display to win 19-12 at the Millennium Stadium. Read
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Son's comments changed Drogba
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Didier Drogba has revealed a word of warning from his eight-year-old son persuaded him to change his on-field conduct. Read
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One in, one out for Benitez
Nov 07 2009 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez believes Fernando Torres will be fit to face Birmingham on Monday, but rates Steven Gerrard as doubtful for the Barclays Premier League clash at Anfield. Read
