Nov
2009
Articles from 8th Nov 2009
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Midlands school inspector charged with child sex offences
Nov 08 2009 | West Midlands News
A SCHOOLS inspector in the Midlands has been charged with a string of child sex offences, the Sunday Mercury can reveal. Read
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Frontline training 'is protected'
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
The Government has insisted that it is determined to protect frontline services for training young people after leaked documents suggested hundreds of thousands of places could be slashed. Read
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Support 'crucial' to Afghan success
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
Maintaining public support is "crucially important" to the success of the international military mission in Afghanistan, the senior British commander in the country has warned. Read
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Two ticketholders share £91 million
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
Two ticketholders have come forward to claim their half of a staggering £91 million Euromillions jackpot. Read
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Failure in Afghanistan a 'disaster'
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
Failure in Afghanistan would be a "disaster" for Britain, the Government has warned amid renewed questions over whether the military campaign can ever be successful. Read
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Queen leads tribute to the war dead
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
The Queen has led the nation in remembering Britain's war dead at the Remembrance Sunday ceremony. Read
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Troops remember fallen comrades
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
Hundreds of soldiers gathered at the main British base in Afghanistan to pay their respects to their fallen comrades. Read
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Queen leading tribute to war dead
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
The Queen will lead the nation in remembering Britain's war dead at the Remembrance Sunday ceremony. Read
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Tough love good for children: study
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
Children who grow up with parents who take a "tough love" approach to their upbringing are better prepared to do well in life, a report has suggested. Read
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Climate talks 'unlikely' to deliver
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
The Copenhagen summit is unlikely to produce a "signed and sealed" climate change solution because leading countries are not ready to commit, the Environment Agency's chief will claim. Read
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David Haye beats boxing's Goliath
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
Boxer David Haye turned giant killer as he won victory in his bout with the "Beast from the East". Read
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Boxing's giant-killer back home
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
Boxing giant-killer David Haye has returned to Britain after defeating the 'Beast from the East', and admitted: "I can't wear my belt - it's too big." Read
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UK soldiers killed in Afghan blast
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
Another British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said. Read
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Winner claims share of £90m jackpot
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
One UK winner has claimed a share of the massive £90million jackpot in Friday night's Euromillions draw. Read
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Army chief: 'Public not convinced'
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
The public is not convinced that British troops fighting in Afghanistan can succeed, the head of the armed forces has admitted. Read
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Fire death: Murder probe launched
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
A murder hunt has got under way after a devoted mother of nine died saving her son from a house fire started by a firework pushed through her letterbox. Read
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UK soldier killed in Helmand blast
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
A British soldier has been killed by an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said. Read
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Lack of drivers hits rail route
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
Passengers have been warned not to travel on a busy rail route on Sunday because of a lack of available train drivers. Read
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Winners claim share of £90m jackpot
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
Both UK winners have now claimed a share of the massive £90million jackpot in Friday night's Euromillions draw. Read
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Fire death: murder probe launched
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
A murder hunt has got under way after a devoted mother of nine died saving her son from a house fire started by a firework pushed through her letterbox. Read
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Father shot dead on US road trip
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
A British father shot dead on a road trip through the United States after stopping in Amarillo because he loved the cult song was "just in the wrong place, at the wrong time", his family have said. Read
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US House passes Obama health bill
Nov 08 2009 | UK News
The Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives has passed historic health care legislation to provide medical coverage to millions more Americans. Read
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Strauss leads England to victory
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
Andrew Strauss continued his rich run of form with an unbeaten 117 to help England to an eight-wicket victory in their second tour match, against the Warriors at the De Beers Diamond Oval. Read
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Last gasp Tigers claim vital win
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
Hull manager Phil Brown breathed again as Seyi Olofinjana and Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink fired his side to a priceless Barclays Premier League win over 10-man Stoke. Read
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Hicks: No plans to sell Reds stars
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has insisted no star players will be sold. Read
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Gordon blow for Black Cats
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon suffered a fractured arm in the defeat at Tottenham and faces a spell on the sidelines. Read
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Ferguson snubbed overseas offers
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he has turned down the chance to manage foreign clubs during his Manchester United career. Read
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Haye lives up to his hype
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
New WBA heavyweight champion David Haye believes he proved people wrong by backing up his big mouth with a superb majority-decision points victory over Russian champion Nikolai Valuev in Germany. Read
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Carew backs Milner for World Cup
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
John Carew believes the versatility of his Aston Villa team-mate James Milner should guarantee him a spot in England's 2010 World Cup squad. Read
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Wenger wants more of the same
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal have the capability of making a strong challenge for the Barclays Premier League title. Read
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O'Neill targets a tidy Carew
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is demanding a greater level of consistency from striker John Carew after he tormented Bolton in his side's 5-1 win at Villa Park. Read
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Hughes frustrated by City failings
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has warned his team they must start sealing games once they get into winning positions. Read
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Murray wins in Valencia
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray picked up his sixth title of the year and the 14th of his career with a comprehensive victory over Mikhail Youzhny at the inaugural Valencia Open. Read
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Stewart strike earns Falkirk point
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
A late equaliser from substitute Mark Stewart gave Falkirk a share of the spoils against Celtic in a remarkable 3-3 draw at the Falkirk Stadium. Read
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Injuries don't excuse mistakes - Johnson
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
Martin Johnson refused to blame injury for Saturday's 18-9 defeat to Australia at Twickenham and vowed England would return a stronger team against Argentina next weekend. Read
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England recall for Bent
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
Darren Bent has been recalled to the England squad for next week's friendly with Brazil in Qatar. Read
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Pearson offers support to Brown
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
Hull City chairman Adam Pearson will consider giving under-pressure manager Phil Brown a vote of confidence until the end of the season. Read
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Mickelson holds nerve for title
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
World number two Phil Mickelson survived a nervous final hole to edge out South Africa's Ernie Els by one shot and win the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions following a thrilling final round in Shanghai. Read
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All Black Carter cited for Roberts tackle
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle on Wales scrum-half Martin Roberts during Saturday's Test match at the Millennium Stadium. Read
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Fulham battle to Wigan draw
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
Wigan were left frustrated after Clint Dempsey's penalty earned Fulham and away point with a 1-1 draw at the DW Stadium. Read
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Toffees edge past Hammers
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
Louis Saha and Dan Gosling gave Everton a much-needed 2-1 victory at struggling West Ham. Read
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Celebrations on hold - Smith
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
England coach Tony Smith described his side's win over New Zealand as a "shot in the arm" for the northern hemisphere - but insisted there were no celebrations after they clinched a place in the Gillette Four Nations final. Read
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Decisions frustrate Gatland
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
Wales coach Warren Gatland was critical of several decisions made by referee Craig Joubert as his side's New Zealand hoodoo continued with a 19-12 defeat at the Millennium Stadium. Read
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Haye eyes Klitschko showdown
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
David Haye immediately set his sights on a "mega showdown" with Vitali Klitschko after being crowned as the new WBA heavyweight champion. Read
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Last-gasp Tigers claim vital win
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
Hull manager Phil Brown breathed again as Seyi Olofinjana and Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink fired his side to a priceless 2-1 Barclays Premier League win over 10-man Stoke. Read
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Terry sees off United
Nov 08 2009 | National Sport
Captain John Terry put Chelsea five points clear of Manchester United at the top of the Barclays Premier League, with a second-half winner in the 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge. Read
