Mar
2010
Articles from 19th Mar 2010
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Man jailed for 'weapon dog' murder
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
The first killer to be convicted using pioneering dog DNA technology has been given a life sentence for the "vicious" murder of a teenage boy. Read
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Last-ditch strike talks collapse
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
Talks aimed at averting strikes by British Airways cabin crew have collapsed and the action will go ahead from midnight. Read
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Lib Dem MPs ordered to repay money
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
Four Liberal Democrat MPs have been ordered to apologise to the House of Commons and repay money after an inquiry into cash they received from the landlord of taxpayer-funded second homes in Westminster. Read
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Rail signal workers vote to strike
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
Railway signal workers have voted to go on strike in a bitter row over jobs, threatening disruption to rail travel in the coming weeks, including Easter. Read
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Parliamentarian may face charges
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
Another parliamentarian is facing the possibility of prosecution after police handed a file relating to alleged expenses abuse to prosecutors. Read
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Obese mothers-to-be pose problems
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
NHS maternity units are struggling to cope with the growing number of obese pregnant women. Read
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Petrol soars 4p ahead of tax hike
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
Average petrol prices have risen 4p a litre in the last four weeks, taking them to the highest level since July 2008, the AA said. Read
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Councils 'missing housing targets'
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
Around 98% of councils have failed to provide the affordable housing needed in their area, a charity said. Read
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Posthumous medal for Army bomb hero
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
A bomb disposal hero who defused 13 Taliban improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by hand in 36 hours of continuous activity has been awarded a posthumous George Medal. Read
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Watchdog to probe yob link death
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
An independent watchdog will examine how police dealt with a vulnerable man who was hounded by gangs of youths for years. Read
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Concern for mum as baby found dead
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
Concern is growing for a mother whose newborn baby was found dead behind a convenience store. Read
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Last-ditch talks in BA dispute
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
Last-ditch talks to avert a damaging strike by British Airways cabin crew have resumed, with senior union officials meeting the airline's chief executive for one last attempt to reach a deal. Read
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Boy charged over screwdriver death
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a father-of-two who was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver. Read
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Ex-soldier's parents plea for help
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
The parents of a former soldier facing the death penalty in Iraq over the killing of two colleagues pleaded with the British Government to help save his life. Read
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Pope to address Ireland over abuse
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
The pope will address Ireland on Saturday in an unprecedented letter apologising for chronic Catholic child abuse. Read
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Air passengers face BA strike chaos
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
Thousands of air passengers face travel misery after moves to prevent a three day strike by British Airways cabin crew collapsed. Read
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Rail strike talks planned
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
Talks aimed at averting strikes by railway signal workers are to be held next week, raising hopes that action can be averted. Read
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Tebbit could face dragon charges
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
Tory peer Lord Tebbit could face prosecution over claims that he kicked a person wearing a dragon costume during Chinese New Year celebrations. Read
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£196m loss for Bradford & Bingley
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
Nationalised lender Bradford & Bingley has posted annual losses of £196 million as write-offs on bad debts and fraud almost doubled. Read
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Social workers sacked in Khyra area
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
Six social workers at a city council criticised over the death from starvation of a seven-year-old girl have been sacked. Read
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Paedophile babysitter raped girl, 5
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
A paedophile was able to rape a five-year-old girl he was babysitting because agencies failed to tell her mother he was a convicted sex offender. Read
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Student loans at risk of new delays
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
England's student loans and grants system is at "substantial" risk of being hit by delays again this year, a damning report has warned. Read
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No action against son over suicide
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
The son of conductor Sir Edward Downes will not be charged with assisting his suicide, the Director of Public Prosecutions said. Read
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Abandoned newborn baby boy dies
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
A newborn baby boy has died after being abandoned behind a convenience store. Read
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Rabies warning over pet passports
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
Loosening controls on pet passports could herald a return of rabies to the UK, experts have warned. Read
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Becks and Smithy relax for charity
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
Footie ace David Beckham is spotted enjoying some pamper time with another Essex boy - actor James Corden - in a Sport Relief sketch. Read
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Sahil back with 'overjoyed' family
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
Exhausted Sahil Saeed is enjoying his first full day back home since being freed from his two week kidnap ordeal in Pakistan. Read
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Teachers' A-level quality fears
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
Rising numbers of teachers are concerned about the quality of A-levels, a report suggests. Read
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BA talks resume as time runs out
Mar 19 2010 | UK News
Talks to avert a damaging strike by British Airways cabin crew are resuming as time runs out on efforts to break a deadlocked row over cost-cutting. Read
