Aug
2010
Articles from 24th Aug 2010
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Branson abandons kite-boarding bid
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
Sir Richard Branson has been forced to abandon his attempt to set two world records by kite-boarding across the English Channel. Read
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'Priest protected in bomb report'
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
A police investigation into a Catholic priest suspected over the 1972 Claudy bomb outrage was stopped after senior officers conspired with the government and Church to protect him, a shock new report has revealed. Read
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Chantelle, Preston in Ultimate BB
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
Big Brother divorcees Chantelle and Preston have been reunited as they joined the all-star line-up for the final series - along with Ulrika Jonsson. Read
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Fears after China airliner crashes
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
An airliner with 91 people on board has crashed in north-east China. Read
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Probe calls over Claudy 'cover-up'
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
Outraged relatives of a notorious IRA bombing which claimed nine lives have demanded a fresh investigation after it emerged the police, Government and Catholic Church conspired to protect the prime suspect, a Catholic priest. Read
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Man 'running while signed off work'
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
A sprinter took part in national athletics competitions and was paid to coach youngsters while off work with a bad back, a court has heard. Read
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PC accused of assault suing Met
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
A police officer due to go on trial accused of attacking a terrorist suspect is suing his force for racial discrimination. Read
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Apology over Claudy bomb 'cover-up'
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
Northern Ireland Secretary Owen Paterson has said the Government was "profoundly sorry" that the victims of the 1972 Claudy bombing and their families had been denied justice. Read
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Cameron thrilled by baby girl birth
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
David Cameron said the birth of his fourth child, a baby girl born early and delivered by Caesarean section, was "absolutely thrilling, really exciting". Read
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Josie crowned winner of Big Brother
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
Josie has been revealed as the winner of the 11th and final series of Big Brother. Read
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UK-supplied planes 'attacked Yemen'
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
Tornado fighter-bombers supplied by the UK to Saudi Arabia are "extremely likely" to have been used in attacks on civilians in Yemen, human rights campaigners have said. Read
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GCSE girls still outperform boys
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
Girls are continuing to leave boys behind at GCSE, national results have shown. Read
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Soldiers remember fallen comrade
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
Soldiers have lined the streets of an Army garrison as a fallen comrade was laid to rest. Read
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Camerons announce baby girl birth
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
David and Samantha Cameron have announced the birth of their fourth child, a girl. Read
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Pupils score record GCSE results
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
Teenagers in England and Wales have scored record GCSE results again, with around seven in 10 pupils awarded at least a C grade. Read
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Hamilton fined for driving stunts
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
British motor racing star Lewis Hamilton has been fined 500 Australian dollars (£288) for "behaving like a hoon" and performing boy racer stunts. Read
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US stem cell research plans halted
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
A US judge has temporarily blocked Obama administration regulations expanding stem cell research. Read
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Apology over bomb probe 'cover-up'
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
Northern Ireland Secretary Owen Paterson has said the Government was "profoundly sorry" that the victims of the 1972 Claudy bombing and their families had been denied justice. Read
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Legal bid over NHS White Paper
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
A leading union has launched legal action against the Government over its health White Paper, claiming ministers failed to consult over its plans to "fundamentally change" the way the NHS is run. Read
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George Michael admits drugs charge
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
Pop singer George Michael has admitted crashing his Range Rover into a shop while under the influence of cannabis. Read
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George Michael issued jail warning
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
Pop singer George Michael was warned he faced jail after he admitted crashing his Range Rover while under the influence of cannabis. Read
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Girls outperform boys in GCSEs
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
Girls are continuing to leave boys behind at GCSE, national results have shown. Read
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Details of terror attack released
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
New details about one of Northern Ireland's worst terrorist atrocities, the 1972 bombing of Claudy, are expected to be revealed on Tuesday. Read
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Pupils set to receive GCSE results
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
Teenagers across the UK will receive their GCSE grades on Tuesday in what is expected to be another record year for results. Read
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Two Britons survive hostage drama
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
Two survivors of the Philippines hostage drama were British nationals, the Foreign Office has said. Read
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Teacher 'proof' cancer drug works
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
A teacher who was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer said she was extremely disappointed that the health watchdog turned down a "life-saving" drug for use on the NHS. Read
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'Stigma' issues for heroin addicts
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
A life sentence of stigma prevents heroin and cocaine addicts from recovering and rejoining society, a think-tank has said. Read
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NHS trust ordered to improve safety
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
An NHS trust has been urged to improve several areas, including safeguarding people from abuse, amid concerns it does not meet quality and safety standards. Read
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Call for action over dog ownership
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
Animal charities and leading trade unions joined forces to call on the Government to improve laws on dog ownership in a bid to offer more protection to members of the public and workers, as well as the animals. Read
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Tube unions to meet over strikes
Aug 24 2010 | UK News
London Underground union leaders are to meet to draw up a possible timetable for strikes in a row over jobs, threatening disruption as the capital returns to normal working after the summer holidays next month. Read
