Oct
2009
Articles from 25th Oct 2009
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Fresh Lockerbie probe welcomed
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Relatives of people killed in the Lockerbie bombing have welcomed news that there could be a fresh investigation into the atrocity. Read
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Christians urged to reject the BNP
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey has called on Christians to "stand shoulder to shoulder" in rejecting the British National Party and its leader Nick Griffin, who he branded a "squalid racist". Read
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Miliband supports Blair for EU role
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Foreign Secretary David Miliband has given his strong backing to Tony Blair's candidacy to be the first permanent President of the European Union. Read
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Two quizzed on Kenya tourist deaths
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Two people have been arrested in Kenya over the death of a married British couple killed on holiday. Read
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Morrissey in hospital over collapse
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
The singer Morrissey is in hospital after collapsing on stage with breathing difficulties. Read
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Morrissey collapses on stage
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Morrissey has been taken to hospital after collapsing on stage with breathing difficulties. Read
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Pensioners killed on Kenya holiday
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Two British pensioners were killed while on holiday in Kenya, the Foreign Office has said. Read
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Oz bridge turned into picnic space
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Thousands of people have eaten breakfast on the Sydney Harbour Bridge as the steel span was transformed into a grassy picnic ground. Read
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UN inspectors in Iran nuclear move
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
A team of UN inspectors have prepared for their first look inside a formerly secret uranium enrichment facility that has raised Western suspicions about the extent of Iran's nuclear programme. Read
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Lloyd Webber diagnosed with cancer
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, it has been revealed. Read
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Iraqi bomb blasts kill at least 91
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Iraqi hospital officials say that at least 91 people have been killed and 250 wounded in twin car bombings that appeared to target government buildings in central Baghdad. Read
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Service held for Normandy veterans
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Gordon Brown has joined veterans to mark 65 years since the Normandy Landings at one of the last major gatherings of those who fought. Read
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Iraq bombing toll highest for years
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
At least 136 people have been killed and 600 wounded in twin car bombings targeting government buildings in central Baghdad. Read
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Bridge turned into picnic space
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Thousands of people have eaten breakfast on the Sydney Harbour Bridge as the steel span was transformed into a grassy picnic ground. Read
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Bid to stop further postal strikes
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
The head of Royal Mail has expressed hope that fresh talks will avoid further crippling postal strikes. Read
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Miliband backs Blair for EU role
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Foreign Secretary David Miliband has given his strong backing to Tony Blair's candidacy to be the first permanent President of the European Union. Read
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Iraq bomb blasts kill at least 65
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Police in Iraq say that a pair of powerful explosions have rocked central Baghdad, killing 38 people and injuring at least 180 others. Read
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Protection Court sparks complaints
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
A court set up to look after the financial interests of people suffering from mental incapacity sparked 3,000 complaints over the past two years, it has been reported. Read
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X Factor in Jackson charity bid
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
The X Factor finalists are to release a cover of Michael Jackson's You Are Not Alone to raise money for sick children, it has been announced. Read
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Swine flu ad warns of germ spread
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
A hard-hitting advertising campaign about how easily swine flu can spread will be launched this week by the Government. Read
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Iraq bomb blasts kill at least 25
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Police in Iraq say that a pair of powerful explosions have rocked central Baghdad, killing 25 people and injuring at least 45 others. Read
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Ten-year-old found hanging in woods
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
A 10-year-old boy has died after he was found hanging in woodland, police have said. Read
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UK recovery will be feeble - Clarke
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Britain's economic recovery will be "feeble and fragile" and whoever wins the next election will need a full Parliament to nurse it back to health, shadow business secretary Kenneth Clarke has predicted. Read
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Brown in pledge after economy news
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
In his first public comments on the economy since it was revealed Britain is still in recession, PM Gordon Brown insisted he would restore growth and reform the financial sector by the end of this year. Read
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Iraq bomb blasts kill at least 38
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Police in Iraq say that a pair of powerful explosions have rocked central Baghdad, killing 38 people and injuring at least 45 others. Read
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UN inspectors visit nuclear site
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
UN inspectors have visited a formerly secret uranium enrichment site that has raised Western suspicions about the extent of Iran's nuclear programme, an Iranian news agency said. Read
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Iraq bomb blasts kill at least 130
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Iraqi hospital officials say that at least 130 people have been killed and 600 wounded in twin car bombings that appeared to target government buildings in central Baghdad. Read
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TUC to mediate over post dispute
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Fresh talks aimed at resolving the bitter postal workers' dispute are to be held following an intervention by the TUC. Read
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Morrissey 'stable' after collapse
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
The singer Morrissey is in hospital after collapsing on stage with breathing difficulties. Read
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Morrissey discharged after collapse
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Morrissey has been discharged from hospital after collapsing on stage with breathing difficulties. Read
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UN inspectors at Iran nuclear plant
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
UN inspectors have visited a formerly secret uranium enrichment site which has raised Western suspicions about the extent of Iran's nuclear programme, an Iranian news agency have said. Read
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Iraqi bombings toll highest of year
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
At least 136 people have been killed and 600 wounded in twin car bombings that appeared to target government buildings in central Baghdad. Read
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Relatives back new Lockerbie probe
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Relatives of people killed in the Lockerbie bombing have welcomed news that there could be a fresh investigation into the atrocity. Read
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Cheryl's debut single is number one
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Cheryl Cole has stormed to the top of the charts as her debut single as a solo artist went straight in at number one. Read
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Brown urges card firms to clean up
Oct 25 2009 | UK News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced plans to make credit and store card operators "clean up their acts" with a set of consumer protection measures to be unveiled over the coming week. Read
