Dec
2009
Articles from 22nd Dec 2009
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Concerns over children's fitness
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
Children's fitness levels in the UK are falling at twice the global average rate, regardless of obesity, research has showed. Read
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SNP demands place in TV debates
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
The Scottish National Party has warned that it must be included in any televised debates between party leaders broadcast in Scotland during the general election campaign. Read
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China slams Miliband climate claims
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
China has lashed out at climate change minister Ed Miliband after he accused the country of "hijacking" the United Nations-sponsored summit in Copenhagen. Read
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Watchdog drops bank charges action
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
The Office of Fair Trading has scrapped plans for further action against banks over unauthorised overdraft charges but said it still has "significant concerns" about the personal current account market. Read
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Eurostar service resumes amid anger
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
Passengers left stranded by the Eurostar snow saga said that rail bosses still have "a lot to answer for" as they finally prepared to board trains following three days of cancellations. Read
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Boy on 'Facebook row' murder charge
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
A teenage boy has been charged with the murder of an 18-year-old that was apparently triggered by postings on Facebook. Read
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Man murdered wife in clothes store
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
A rejected husband who took revenge on his wife by stabbing her at a high street store on Friday 13th is facing a life sentence. Read
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Woman faces paedophile charges
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
A woman has appeared in court accused of child abuse offences in connection with convicted paedophile Colin Blanchard. Read
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Councils blasted in gritting row
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
Thousands of people have endured more travel misery as local councils were accused of failing to grit roads. Read
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Rolling Stone cautioned for attack
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood has been cautioned for attacking his former Russian girlfriend Ekaterina Ivanova. Read
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Snow and ice cause nationwide Christmas travel nightmare
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
The Christmas travel nightmare was grinding on today with more snow and ice causing havoc on the roads and further disruption for rail and air services. Read
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Boy George eyes Big Brother house
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
Former Culture Club singer Boy George is due to make a plea to a High Court judge to be allowed to enter the Celebrity Big Brother (CBB) house this January. Read
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Stamp prices to increase by 2p
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
The price of first and second class stamps is to rise by 2p to 41p and 32p from April, the Royal Mail announced. Read
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Ex-royal harpist given rehab order
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
The Prince of Wales's former official harpist has walked free from court after being given a community order for handling stolen goods and attempted fraud. Read
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Output drops 6% during UK recession
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
The UK has now lost 6% of its entire economic output in its longest ever recession, official figures have confirmed. Read
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Public sector workers expect rise
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
Most public sector workers still expect a pay rise next year despite a predicted clampdown on spending and a cap on wage rises from 2011, according to a new report. Read
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'Too few' tough sentences on knives
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
Only two people caught carrying a knife have been given the maximum sentence available to judges, official figures have revealed. Read
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Afghanistan strategy right: Brown
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
Gordon Brown insists that he has "absolutely no doubt" that Britain is pursuing the right strategy in Afghanistan. Read
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Kercher killer gets sentence cut
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
One of the killers of British student Meredith Kercher had his sentence halved by an appeal court. Read
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Minister admits PM disaster remark
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
Labour MP John Hutton has admitted that he was the Cabinet minister responsible for saying that Gordon Brown would be a "disaster" as Prime Minister. Read
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Eurostar disruption over Christmas
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
Eurostar services thrown into chaos by snow will not return to normal until "after Christmas", the company's chief executive conceded. Read
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Gerry Adams' brother in abuse probe
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
A brother of Gerry Adams wanted on suspicion of sexually abusing his daughter has handed himself in to police. Read
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Officer pulls gun in snowball fight
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
Washington's police chief has criticised a veteran detective for pulling a gun during a mass snowball fight. Read
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Recession drags on in sixth quarter
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
The economy shrank by a worse-than-expected 0.2% between July and September as the UK's record recession dragged on, official figures show. Read
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'No guarantees' as Eurostar resumes
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
Passengers left stranded by the Eurostar snow saga have reacted with anger as rail bosses resumed services - but told them they were still not guaranteed to get home for Christmas. Read
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Three soldiers' bodies brought home
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
The bodies of three British soldiers killed in Afghanistan have been returned to the UK. Read
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Jade widower Jack Tweed denies rape
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
The widower of reality TV star Jade Goody has denied two counts of raping a teenager. Read
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OFT vows to continue banking fight
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
The Office of Fair Trading has pledged to continue its fight with banks despite giving up its legal battle on unauthorised overdraft charges. Read
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Gritting row amid snow travel chaos
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
Thousands of people have endured more travel misery as local councils were accused of failing to grit roads. Read
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OFT set to drop bank charges battle
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
The Office of Fair Trading is due to announce whether it plans to take any further legal action against the banks over unauthorised overdraft charges. Read
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Soldiers' bodies return to the UK
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
Three British soldiers killed in southern Afghanistan are to be returned to the UK. Read
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Recession 'ended in third quarter'
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
The UK recession all but ended between July and September, official figures are expected to show. Read
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More travel chaos as snow freezes
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
The Christmas travel nightmare was grinding on with more snow and ice causing havoc on the roads and further disruption for rail and air services. Read
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Judge bailed lover who then killed
Dec 22 2009 | UK News
A judge who bailed a spurned lover who went on to murder his terrified ex-girlfriend just six weeks later has been named. Read
