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2010
Articles from 27th Jan 2010
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Birmingham City Council still struggling to control staff absenteeism
Jan 27 2010 | West Midlands News
A six-year assault on Birmingham City Council’s appalling staff sickness record has had little impact, reveals Public Affairs Correspondent Paul Dale. Read
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Police quiz Birmingham man over suspected terrorism links
Jan 27 2010 | West Midlands News
Police were today continuing to quiz a man arrested in Birmingham for possessing terrorism materials. Read
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Steady Birmingham City playing with new-found confidence
Jan 27 2010 | Birmingham City FC
Birmingham City's recent unbeaten run of 15 games has underlined their capabilities, as they have emerged as a genuine top-half team. Read
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Two children found dead in car
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her two young children, who were found dead in a car, sources said. Read
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Leaders quizzed on Afghanistan
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Afghan President Hamid Karzai have said that they would focus on strengthening Afghan forces and dividing the Taliban to bring an end to the bloody conflict in the country. Read
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Talks failure sparks fresh concern
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Northern Ireland's power-sharing government was edging towards meltdown after the British and Irish prime ministers left crisis talks without agreement. Read
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Goldsmith gave Iraq 'green light'
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Lord Goldsmith gave the "green light" to invade Iraq just two days after meeting US government lawyers, he told the inquiry into the conflict. Read
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Subo is back home after break-in
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Susan Boyle has insisted a break-in at her home was "nothing to worry about". Read
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Boy, 17, shot dead
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
A 17-year-old boy has died after a shooting incident, police said. Read
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Father killed children in blaze
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
A man who torched his wife's home after accusing her of wanting to "cop off" with a taxi driver has been jailed for 12 years for the manslaughter of three children. Read
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'Terror asset' seizures law halted
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Government measures to freeze the assets of people suspected of terrorist involvement were overturned by the Supreme Court. Read
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Goldsmith advised on Iraq in 2002
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Lord Goldsmith looked at the legality of launching attacks on Iraq nearly a year before the 2003 US-led invasion, the inquiry into the conflict has heard. Read
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Boris to quit as police chairman
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
London mayor Boris Johnson will stand down as chairman of Scotland Yard's board of governors. Read
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AA urges pothole repair funding
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
A rise in VAT profits from petrol could be diverted to repair all the potholes in the UK within 100 days, the AA has said. Read
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'Nazi' jibe presenter in legal bid
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
A radio presenter sacked after calling a Conservative councillor a "Nazi" and an "ignorant pig" live on air is launching a High Court action over his right to free speech. Read
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Watchdog backs clot screening plan
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
More than 10,000 lives could be saved each year under plans to screen everybody going into hospital for blood clots, a watchdog claims. Read
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Goldsmith faces Iraq Inquiry quiz
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Former attorney general Lord Goldsmith is to face tough questions about how he came to advise Tony Blair that the Iraq war was legal. Read
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Avatar beats Titanic to set record
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
The 20th Century Fox film studio has said James Cameron's sci-fi spectacle Avatar passed his shipwreck saga Titanic to become the highest-grossing film worldwide. Read
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Two million pensioners in poverty
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
An estimated two million pensioners in the UK are living in poverty, according to the latest official figures. Read
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Iraq documents block 'frustrates'
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Former attorney general Lord Goldsmith has strongly criticised the refusal of the Government to make public key documents relating to the Iraq war. Read
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Crunch negotiations enter third day
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is to remain in Northern Ireland on Wednesday in a bid to end the dispute between Sinn Fein and the Democratic Unionist Party over the devolution of policing and justice powers. Read
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Survivor found 14 days after quake
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Another survivor has been pulled from the rubble in Haiti two weeks after the island was hit by a devastating earthquake. Read
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Boyle 'fine' after house intrusion
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Singer Susan Boyle has said she is "fine" after disturbing an intruder inside her house. Read
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UN Briton's quake death confirmed
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
The death of a second Briton in the Haiti earthquake has been confirmed. Read
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Victims' families call for e-Asbos
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Relatives of victims of violent crime have called for action against killers who torment them with gloating messages on the internet. Read
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Parades 'key to NI breakthrough'
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
A compromise deal to resolve contentious parades could hold the key to securing a breakthrough in marathon talks to save Northern Ireland's powersharing government. Read
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McCanns trying to 'move forward'
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Kate McCann has said she was "trying to move forward" as a charity event was held to mark the 1,000th day since her daughter Madeleine went missing. Read
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Aid agencies in Afghanistan warning
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Aid agencies have united to warn against allowing the military to lead development projects in Afghanistan. Read
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McCanns mark Madeleine milestone
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Kate and Gerry McCann admitted that nothing has changed for them since the "terrifying" night when their daughter Madeleine went missing exactly 1,000 days ago. Read
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Northern house prices 'rose most'
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Northern regions of the UK have seen the strongest house price growth during the past decade, research has shown. Read
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UN: 27m lost jobs worldwide in 2009
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Twenty-seven million people around the world lost their jobs last year, the UN said in a report released on the opening of the World Economic Forum. Read
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Hostage tells of mock executions
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
British hostage Peter Moore described being beaten, shackled and subjected to mock executions after he was seized in Iraq. Read
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Pay inequality still high - report
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Pay inequality in Britain remains high, with "significant differences" between men and women and among ethnic minority groups, a Government-commissioned report has said. Read
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Susan Boyle finds intruder in house
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Singer Susan Boyle returned home to find an intruder inside her house, police said. Read
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Third day of Northern Ireland talks
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is to remain in Northern Ireland on Wednesday in a bid to end the dispute between Sinn Fein and the Democratic Unionist Party over the devolution of policing and justice powers. Read
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Apple iPad launch ends speculation
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Apple has ended weeks of speculation with the launch of its iPad, a device it claims bridges the gap between the laptop and the smartphone. Read
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No 10 welcomes fundraiser Charlie
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
Seven-year-old Charlie Simpson met the Prime Minister's wife at 10 Downing Street after raising more than £200,000 for earthquake victims in Haiti. Read
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'Terror asset' seizures law pledge
Jan 27 2010 | UK News
The Government promised new "fast-track legislation" after the Supreme Court overturned a Treasury assets freeze on suspected terrorists. Read
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Santos star not interested in City
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Santos midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso has urged his club to leave him out of any deal for Manchester City striker Robinho, saying that the Barclays Premier League club is not big enough for him. Read
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McDermott secures Royals job
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Reading have confirmed the permanent appointment of caretaker boss Brian McDermott. Read
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Burnley secure Cort capture
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Burnley have confirmed they have signed Stoke defender Leon Cort for £1.5million. Read
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Federer relieved to keep streak going
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
World number one Roger Federer reached his 23rd consecutive grand slam semi-final after overcoming his recent tormentor Nikolay Davydenko. Read
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Revenge not motivating factor for Murray
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Andy Murray will not be motivated by revenge ahead of his semi-final meeting with Marin Cilic at the Australian Open. Read
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Cologne loan Tosic
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Manchester United have agreed to let winger Zoran Tosic join Bundesliga outfit FC Cologne on loan until the summer. Read
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Laws brings in Weaver
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Burnley boss Brian Laws has signed former Manchester City goalkeeper Nicky Weaver until the end of the season. Read
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Ferdinand denies charge
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Rio Ferdinand will face Manchester City in the Carling Cup this evening after denying a charge of violent conduct, Press Association Sport understands. Read
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Basturk joins Rovers
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Blackburn have signed Turkey international Yildiray Basturk on loan from German club Stuttgart until the end of the season. Read
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Dawson signs new Spurs deal
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Tottenham centre-back Michael Dawson has been rewarded with a new contract until 2015 following his form this season. Read
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Serena fights back to win
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Serena Williams stormed back from the brink of defeat to keep her hopes of defending her Australian Open title alive with a 4-6 7-6 (7/4) 6-2 win against Victoria Azarenka. Read
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Venus crashes out
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Li Na staged a remarkable comeback to dump Venus Williams out of the Australian Open with a 2-6 7-6 (7/4) 7-5 win in their quarter-final on Rod Laver Arena today. Read
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Chelsea back on top with win
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Chelsea climbed back on top of the Barclays Premier League with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Birmingham at Stamford Bridge. Read
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Rooney sends United to Wembley
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Wayne Rooney headed Manchester United to Wembley with an injury-time winner securing a 4-3 aggregate victory as they beat Manchester City 3-1 on the night. Read
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Arthur cites board differences
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Mickey Arthur blamed "differences" between himself and Cricket South Africa for his decision to step down as Proteas coach. Read
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Federer hits back to beat Davydenko
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
World number one Roger Federer recovered from a set down to overcome his recent tormentor Nikolay Davydenko 2-6 6-3 6-0 7-5 and continue his remarkable run of reaching grand slam semi-finals. Read
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Zaheer bowls India to victory
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Zaheer Khan destroyed Bangladesh with a seven-wicket haul as India claimed a comprehensive 10-wicket win on the fourth day of the second Test in Dhaka. Read
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Bruce demands focus from Jones
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones must concentrate on rediscovering his touch in front of goal and forget about a move to Liverpool, according to manager Steve Bruce. Read
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Allardyce to begin striker search
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Sam Allardyce will target a replacement for Benni McCarthy after Blackburn agreed a fee with West Ham for the South Africa striker. Read
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O'Hara tops Pompey targets
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara tops Portsmouth's list of targets after the Premier League on Tuesday removed a transfer embargo on the south coast club. Read
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Coyle pleased to be out of bottom three
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Bolton manager Owen Coyle refused to gloat after getting the better of his former club Burnley. Read
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Smalling set for United medical
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Fulham centre-back Chris Smalling headed for a medical at Manchester United straight after Tuesday night's 2-0 defeat to Tottenham at White Hart Lane. Read
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Benitez tight-lipped over Juve link
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez declined to comment after the frustrating goalless draw at Wolves on reports linking him with a move to Italian giants Juventus. Read
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Dublin hearing for Byrne and Ospreys
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Wales star Lee Byrne and the Ospreys have been hit with misconduct complaints following last Saturday's 16th player saga. Read
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Club failures mean nothing - Johnson
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Martin Johnson warned against writing off England's RBS 6 Nations title chances just because English clubs have struggled in Europe this season. Read
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Galbraith sinks Hoops
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Substitute Danny Galbraith's dramatic injury-time winner gave Hibernian all three points as they beat Celtic 2-1 in their Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash at Parkhead. Read
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Davis opens account in Gers win
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Steven Davis claimed his first goal of the season as Rangers strengthened their grip on pole position in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League with a 2-0 win over St Mirren. Read
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Donovan opens account in Toffees win
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Goals from Tim Cahill and on-loan American Landon Donovan - his first for Everton - secured a comfortable 2-0 win at Goodison Park and increased the pressure on Sunderland manager Steve Bruce. Read
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Kalinic sinks Latics
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Niko Kalinic shrugged off his Carling Cup disappointment by scoring a Lancashire derby winner as Blackburn eased their relegation worries with a 2-1 win over Wigan. Read
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Gunners frustrated at Villa Park
Jan 27 2010 | National Sport
Title-chasing Arsenal maintained their long unbeaten streak at Villa Park but the woodwork twice denied them victory over Aston Villa as they were held to a goalless draw. Read
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Selly Oak MP Lynne Jones slams hedge funds in Cadbury takeover row
Jan 27 2010 | Politics News
Bankers and "fly-by-night" hedge funds have been condemned for their role in "profiteering" from the controversial £11.9 billion takeover of Birmingham-based confectioner Cadbury. Read
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PwC survey reveals optimism among UK bosses
Jan 27 2010 | Latest Business News
There are signs for optimism over the next year, according to the 13th PricewaterhouseCoopers global CEO survey, with 63 per cent of British business leaders believing the economy will improve. Read
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Aston and Birmingham business schools rise in world rankings
Jan 27 2010 | Latest Business News
Aston and Birmingham Business Schools improved their position in the global rankings for MBAs this week. Read
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Manganese Bronze shares plummet after huge repairs bill
Jan 27 2010 | Latest Business News
Shares in black cab-maker Manganese Bronze crashed after the Warwickshire firm warned that profits would be lower than expected because it has to repair so many leaky radiators on its newest TX4 model. Read
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Tragic Khyra 'only fed porridge' before she died of starvation, court told
Jan 27 2010 | Khyra Ishaq
A girl of seven allegedly starved to death at her home in Birmingham was only fed porridge in the days before she died, a court heard. Read
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Looking for the Perfect Run?
Jan 27 2010 | Special Features
There is nothing that compares to the feeling of flying down a slope on an untouched snowfall or catching the perfect air on crisp winter day. Having the fresh mountain air fill your lungs as you speed between trees is the idea of a faultless winter afternoon to a lot of us here in the UK, and as a nation we have become quite addicted. Read
