Nov
2009
Articles from 9th Nov 2009
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Soldiers 'kicked Iraqi prisoner'
Nov 09 2009 | National News
A former British soldier has admitted for the first time that he saw two of his colleagues kicking and hitting a handcuffed Iraqi prisoner minutes before he died. Read
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Thousands mark fall of Berlin Wall
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Thousands of cheering Germans re-enacted the electrifying moment the Berlin Wall came crashing down - toppling 1,000 graffiti-adorned 8ft-tall dominoes that tumbled along the route of the now vanished Cold War icon, celebrating 20 years of freedom from separation and fear. Read
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Thousands mark fall of berlin wall
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Thousands of cheering Germans re-enacted the electrifying moment the Berlin Wall came crashing down - toppling 1,000 graffiti-adorned 8ft-tall dominoes that tumbled along the route of the now vanished Cold War icon, celebrating 20 years of freedom from separation and fear. Read
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Mudslide survivor hunt continues
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Rescuers dug through rock and debris in hope of finding dozens of people missing in a mudslide, part of a wave of floods that killed at least 124 people in El Salvador. Read
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Afghanistan blast soldier named
Nov 09 2009 | National News
A British soldier killed in an explosion in Afghanistan was described as a "shining prospect for the future". Read
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Government accused on immigration
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Ministers have been accused of "deliberately deceiving" the British public over a secret plan to increase immigration. Read
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PM 'sorry' over condolence letter
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown has blamed his handwriting after apologising to a grieving mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan for errors in a letter of condolence. Read
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Euromillions winners to be named
Nov 09 2009 | National News
A group of IT workers from Liverpool and a married couple from Newport, south Wales, have each won a £45.5 million share of the Euromillions jackpot, it was announced. Read
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Ronaldo wins nightclub slur payout
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Football star Cristiano Ronaldo has accepted "substantial" libel damages over a false allegation that he went on a "bender" at a Hollywood nightclub. Read
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Nuclear power station sites named
Nov 09 2009 | National News
A huge expansion of nuclear power has been signalled by the Government as it named 10 sites where new power stations could be built. Read
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IT staff share Euromillions cash
Nov 09 2009 | National News
A group of IT workers from Liverpool have won a £45.5 million share of the Euromillions jackpot, sources said. Read
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Berlin Wall 'day of celebration'
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Chancellor Angela Merkel has joined former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and other luminaries at what was once a fortified border crossing - retracing her steps on the night 20 years ago that the Berlin Wall fell. Read
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Kraft's bid for Cadbury 'derisory'
Nov 09 2009 | National News
A £9.8 billion hostile takeover bid from US food giant Kraft has been labelled "derisory" by Dairy Milk maker Cadbury. Read
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Cadbury could face bid from Kraft
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Dairy Milk maker Cadbury is set to face a hostile takeover bid from US food giant Kraft . Read
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Brown's apology over spelling error
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown said he has apologised to the grieving mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan for "any unintended mistake" in a hand-written letter of condolence. Read
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Credit card wane too late for many
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Consumers' enthusiasm for credit cards is showing signs of waning but for many people this new-found prudence is likely to have come too late. Read
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GPs told to cut antibiotics use
Nov 09 2009 | National News
GPs are being urged to stop prescribing antibiotics for coughs and colds as overuse is increasing resistance to them, making it more difficult to tackle serious infections like hospital bugs. Read
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Pc denies killing two police dogs
Nov 09 2009 | National News
A police officer has pleaded not guilty to killing two of his German shepherd dogs by leaving them to bake to death in his car. Read
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Germany marks fall of Berlin Wall
Nov 09 2009 | National News
With prayers, music and pomp, Germany remembered the 20th anniversary of the day the Berlin Wall fell, sending East Germans flooding west and setting in motion events that soon led to the country's reunification. Read
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£45m Euro lottery winners checked
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Two lottery ticketholders are having their claims checked as part of a process that could see them become multimillionaires. Read
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Mis-spelling PM meant 'no offence'
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has personally contacted the mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan to assure her that he meant no offence when he spelt her son's name wrong in a letter of condolence, Downing Street said. Read
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Heavyweight champ Haye back home
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Boxing giant-killer David Haye has returned to Britain after defeating the "Beast from the East", and admitted: "I can't wear my belt - it's too big." Read
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Berlin Wall collapse celebrated
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Celebrations have enveloped Germany on the 20th anniversary of the night the Berlin Wall came down - signalling the beginning of the end of communism in Europe. Read
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PM's name error shows 'no respect'
Nov 09 2009 | National News
The mother of a soldier who was killed in Afghanistan has accused Gordon Brown of disrespecting her son's memory by misspelling their surname in a letter of condolence. Read
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Sex abuse by women reports on rise
Nov 09 2009 | National News
The number of children reporting sexual abuse by women to ChildLine has more than doubled over the past five years, it has been. Read
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Fast-track nuclear plants unveiled
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Plans to fast-track a new generation of nuclear power stations are set to be unveiled by the Government. Read
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Pc in court over police dog deaths
Nov 09 2009 | National News
A police dog handler accused of leaving two of his German Shepherds to bake to death in his car is due to appear in court. Read
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Dozens dead in El Salvador flooding
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Mud and boulders loosened by days of heavy rain swept down a volcano and partly have buried a small town, swallowing up homes as flooding and landslides across El Salvador killed at least 124 people. Read
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NOTW phone tapping claims dismissed
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Allegations of phone tapping at Britain's best-selling Sunday newspaper have been dismissed by the industry's watchdog. Read
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Lottery winners share £91m jackpot
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Two lottery ticketholders could find themselves with celebrity-sized bank balances as their claims are verified by Camelot. Read
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Top boxer David Haye back in the UK
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Boxing giant-killer David Haye has returned to Britain after defeating the "Beast from the East", and admitted: "I can't wear my belt - it's too big." Read
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GPs told to cut back on antibiotics
Nov 09 2009 | National News
GPs are being urged to stop prescribing antibiotics for coughs and colds as overuse is increasing resistance to them, making it more difficult to tackle serious infections like hospital bugs, it has been reported. Read
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Afghan blast soldiers to be named
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Two British soldiers killed in separate blasts in Afghanistan are expected to be named on Monday, as the death toll passed another grim milestone. Read
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Brown to mark fall of Berlin wall
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown is to join other world leaders in Germany for the celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Read
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Call for more debate on immigration
Nov 09 2009 | National News
Home Secretary Alan Johnson has called for a "rational" debate on immigration to challenge the views of the far right British National Party. Read
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Stud Marks: Going Radio Ga Ga at Aston Villa v Birmingham City?
Nov 09 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA’S official club radio commentator Jack Woodward has become pretty well known for his unique style of describing the action that is unfolding in front of him. Read
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Stud Marks: Villa in a muddle over the Johans and the Johns
Nov 09 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA Park has become a little claret and blue corner of Scandinavia over the past few seasons. Read
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Stud Marks: Birmingham City v Aston Villa reserves derby filmed in 3D
Nov 09 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
THE recent Second City reserves derby wasn’t just about goals, a sending-off and buckets full of rain – 3D cameras were also on show. Read
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Stephen Warnock plays his way back into the England squad
Nov 09 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA left-back Stephen Warnock’s barnstorming start to his claret and blue career has been rewarded with a welcome recall to the England squad. Read
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Aston Villa attackers score praise from Martin O'Neill
Nov 09 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MANAGER Martin O’Neill was delighted with the emphatic victory over Bolton which lifts Villa up to fifth in the table – and heaped praise on his attack squad. Read
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John Carew challenges Aston Villa to maintain their five-star standard
Nov 09 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MAN-of-the-match John Carew has challenged Villa to maintain the standards they set during their five-star victory over Bolton at Villa Park. Read
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Aston Villa boss explains decision to make Nigel Reo-Coker captain against Bolton
Nov 09 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill insists he is “too old to start holding grudges” after making reformed nemesis Nigel Reo-Coker captain in his first post-spat Premier League start. Read
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Aston Villa set to pass penalty kick duties on to Stiliyan Petrov
Nov 09 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA’S latest penalty pooper James Milner has hinted captain Stiliyan Petrov could be handed the next spot-kick after missing his second successive attempt. Read
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Aston Villa 5, Bolton 1: As it happened
Nov 09 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
ASTON VILLA turned in one of their strongest performances of the season to beat Bolton 4-1 at Villa Park on Saturday Read
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Aston Villa 5, Bolton 1: Mat Kendrick's match stats and player ratings
Nov 09 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Aston Villa 5, Bolton 1: Mat Kendrick's match stats and player ratings Read
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Missed penalties are worrying Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill
Nov 09 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA’S spot of bother is becoming an increasing cause for concern for manager Martin O’Neill who admits his team are “missing penalties for fun”. Read
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Aston Villa want more match-winning performances from John Carew
Nov 09 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA boss Martin O’Neill has made another call for consistency from claret-and-blue battering ram John Carew after his man-of-the-match bullying of Bolton. Read
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Aston Villa: Has Martin O'Neill found a way past Premier League's lesser lights?
Nov 09 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
Villa’s three league losses have come against teams in the bottom half of the table, going down to Wigan, Blackburn and West Ham. But O’Neill was delighted to pick up three points against Gary Megson’s Trotters and defended Villa’s record in their past three top-flight away games. “I don’t know who espouses the theory that we can’t play against so-called lesser teams, but it’s not something that we’ve discussed in the dressing room,” he said. Read
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Aston Villa 5 Bolton 1: Big match analysis of Premier League clash
Nov 09 2009 | Aston Villa FC news
A MUCH-NEEDED Saturday at home watching the X Factor and enjoying five-star entertainment – no wonder Martin O’Neill has been named the Premier League’s most relaxed boss. Read
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Moseley 31 Rotherham Titans 27: Match analysis
Nov 09 2009 | Moseley RFC
EVEN though he marked his return to the Moseley side with a try Nathan Bressington has been told he must work harder in the search for more. Read
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Birmingham City: David Ngog penalty claim "shame for the game"
Nov 09 2009 | Birmingham City News
Asked about the David Ngog penalty claim which pulled Liverpool level at 2-2 against Birmingham City tonight, Blues boss Alex McLeish added: "This is a shame for the game. Read
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Birmingham City: Lee Carsley slams "cheat" David Ngog
Nov 09 2009 | Birmingham City News
Birmingham captain Lee Carsley slammed Liverpool's David Ngog for what he described as "an embarrassing case of cheating" after the young striker helped Liverpool earn a point with a controversial penalty. Read
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UPDATED: Liverpool 2, Birmingham City 2: Full time report
Nov 09 2009 | Birmingham City News
STEVEN GERRARD saved a point for Liverpool after Birmingham City took a surprise lead at Anfield. Read
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Liverpool v Birmingham City: Live coverage here
Nov 09 2009 | Birmingham City News
Join Colin Tattum and Andy Walker as they live blog from Anfield Read
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Liverpool v Birmingham City: Alex McLeish calls on Birmingham City to bring at least a point back from Liverpool tonight
Nov 09 2009 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish wants to see his players go one better than their heroics at Old Trafford and the Emirates and bring points back from Anfield tonight. Read
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Kevin Phillips insists Birmingham City can upset Liverpool
Nov 09 2009 | Birmingham City News
BLUES striker Kevin Phillips has told his team-mates to believe they can get a result from Anfield tonight. Read
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Stud Marks: West Brom Dean Kiely has an unusual experience
Nov 09 2009 | West Brom News
IT’S NOT often these days that Dean Kiely isn’t the oldest man on a football field. Read
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West Brom look at Coventry City striker
Nov 09 2009 | West Brom News
ALBION are keeping tabs on Coventry City striker Leon Best. Read
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Jerome Thomas wants to get out of the Championship as quickly as possible
Nov 09 2009 | West Brom News
JEROME Thomas hopes Albion’s victory at Leicester will push him nearer towards his ultimate aim – to get out of the Championship as quickly as possible. Read
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Di Matteo: West Brom's Gonzalo Jara good enough to play in Premier League
Nov 09 2009 | West Brom News
ROBERTO Di Matteo believes Gonzalo Jara is good enough to be playing at a higher level. Read
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Leicester 1, West Brom 2: Chris Lepkowski's player ratings and match stats
Nov 09 2009 | West Brom News
Leicester 1, West Brom 2: Chris Lepkowski's player ratings and match stats Read
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We can still improve, says West Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo after victory against Leicester
Nov 09 2009 | West Brom News
ROBERTO Di Matteo feels Albion can still get better following their impressive win against Leicester. Read
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West Brom players feast on Joe Mattock’s great performance against former club Leicester
Nov 09 2009 | West Brom News
ALBION’S players will be feasting thanks to Joe Mattock’s performance against his former club. Read
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Leicester 1, West Brom 2: Chris Lepkowski's big match verdict
Nov 09 2009 | West Brom News
They will be bursting to play tonight, tomorrow night or the day after. Read
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Stour overcome 12-3 deficit to win at Cinderford
Nov 09 2009 | Stourbridge RFC
STOURBRIDGE stormed back from 12-3 down at the break in the Forest of Dean to snatch their fifth win of the season and ease away from the battles at the bottom of National League One. Read
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Halesowen Town 2, Hednesford Town 2
Nov 09 2009 | Non-League
HALESOWEN and Hednesford shared the points after the home side twice took the lead in a competitive encounter with both centre-forwards grabbing two goals. Read
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Didcot Town 0, Evesham United 2
Nov 09 2009 | Non-League
EVESHAM recovered from their midweek FA Trophy exit to record a welcome league success in deepest Oxfordshire. Read
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Romulus 1, Bury Town 2
Nov 09 2009 | Non-League
ROMULUS were left to rue their missed chances again as they lost at home to promotion hopefuls Bury Town. Read
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Aylesbury United 0, Sutton Coldfield Town 4
Nov 09 2009 | Non-League
SUTTON were away to bottom club Aylesbury and for most of the first half, Aylesbury’s play belied their lowly position. Read
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Glapwell 1, Chasetown 0
Nov 09 2009 | Non-League
LEE Gregory’s first half goal was the difference as Chasetown tasted defeat at Glapwell on Saturday with both sides reduced to 10 men. Read
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Corby Town 2, Redditch United 2
Nov 09 2009 | Non-League
REDDITCH got what was an unexpected point with a battling display at Corby Town. Read
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Solihull Moors 1, Blyth Spartans 1
Nov 09 2009 | Non-League
SOLIHULL Moors and Blyth Spartans took a share of the points as Solihull failed to convert their numerous chances. Read
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Alfreton Town 3, Stafford Rangers 1
Nov 09 2009 | Non-League
STAFFORD keeper Lee Evans made two good saves in a minute to deny Paul Clayton as the home side made the early running. Read
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Southern Midland Division football league review - Birmingham Mail
Nov 09 2009 | Non-League
SUTTON Coldfield Town produced a super second-half show to sink bottom-of-the-table Aylesbury United 4-0 in the Southern League Midland Division. Read
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Birmingham Mail Blue Square North league review
Nov 09 2009 | Non-League
Reds struck first when Lucan Spittle headed in Jack Byrne’s corner but Corby were soon on level terms when Leon Meltan deflected the ball past goalkeeper Danny Lewis. Read
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Henderson spot on for Blades
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Darius Henderson's late penalty spared Sheffield United the ignominy of five straight Coca-Cola Championship defeats as an action-packed South Yorkshire derby ended 2-2 at Oakwell. Read
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Gerrard spares Liverpool's blushes
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool avoided further humiliation at Anfield as Steven Gerrard's controversial penalty helped salvage a 2-2 draw with Birmingham. Read
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Hall honoured as rookie of year
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
England winger Ryan Hall was named international 'rookie' of the year at the Rugby League International Federation Player of the Year gala dinner in Leeds on Monday night. Read
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Gallacher - I thought my time had gone
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Paul Gallacher has admitted he feared his Scotland days were behind him after receiving a surprise recall for Saturday's friendly in Wales. Read
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Doran-Jones added to England squad
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
England have called up Gloucester prop Paul Doran-Jones as cover for David Wilson, who suffered a shoulder injury during Saturday's 18-9 defeat to Australia. Read
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Foxes confirm Hoggard as new captain
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Leicestershire have won the battle to sign former England seamer Matthew Hoggard, agreeing a three-year deal with the 32-year-old - who will also become the county's new captain. Read
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Rooney warned by FA
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Wayne Rooney has been warned about his future conduct by the Football Association after appearing to mouth "12th man" into a television camera following Manchester United's defeat by Chelsea. Read
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England to begin with Holland rematch
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
England will begin their 2011 World Cup campaign against Holland in Nagpur - three days after the six-week tournament gets under way with Bangladesh hosting India. Read
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Wembley calling for champion Haye
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Newly-crowned WBA heavyweight champion David Haye could be heading for a massive showdown fight with one of the Klitschko brothers at Wembley Stadium. Read
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Grove poised to make Scotland debut
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Alex Grove will make his Scotland debut and Chris Cusiter will captain his country for the first time in Saturday's opening autumn international against Fiji. Read
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Rest causing King's hamstring trouble?
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp suspects Ledley King's recent hamstring problems may be linked to the centre-back resting his knee between games. Read
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Chelsea rocked by Cole injury
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea have been rocked by an injury to England left-back Ashley Cole which threatens to keep him out of action for weeks. Read
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Jones ruled out
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Scarlets flanker Dafydd Jones will miss Wales' remaining autumn Tests after suffering a serious shoulder injury which requires surgery. Read
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Shots turn to Dillon
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Aldershot have confirmed the appointment of Kevin Dillon as their new manager. Read
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Bellamy out of Scotland clash
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Wales captain Craig Bellamy led a trio of withdrawals from the squad for Saturday's friendly with Scotland. Read
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Gallacher replaces Gordon
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
St Mirren goalkeeper Paul Gallacher has been called into the Scotland squad for Saturday's friendly in Wales, the Scottish Football Association have confirmed. Read
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Ferguson to escape action
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson will not face any action from the Football Association over his criticism of referee Martin Atkinson following Manchester United's defeat to Chelsea. Read
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Graham eyes final push for glory
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
England prop James Graham is happy to postpone his holiday plans for another week to give everything in pursuit of Gillette Four Nations glory. Read
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Agassi backs Murray for slam success
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Former world number one Andre Agassi is in no doubt Andy Murray will win grand slam titles. Read
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Carter hearing postponed
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Dan Carter's disciplinary hearing has been postponed until Tuesday, at the request of the New Zealand team management. Read
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Bullard: 'We want Brown to stay'
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Hull's players proved they are firmly behind Phil Brown as they bought their manager precious breathing space after moving out of the relegation zone with a superb performance and a 2-1 victory against Stoke. Read
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Denly happy to be among runs
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Joe Denly is hoping his performance for England during their second tour match against the Warriors will be the start of better things as he bids to stave off pressure for the second opening position from other members of the squad. Read
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Haye ready to face Ruiz
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
David Haye expects to encounter little difficulty when he makes the first defence of his newly-acquired WBA heavyweight title against John Ruiz. Read
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Zola: Hammers will find winning formula
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Defiant Gianfranco Zola insists he will find the solutions needed to get West Ham out of the relegation zone when the Barclays Premier League resumes. Read
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Benitez backs players to bounce back
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez believes his players are angry at the way Liverpool's season has gone, and want to put things right starting with Monday's night's clash with Birmingham. Read
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Becks to miss England game as Galaxy win
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
David Beckham will miss England's friendly against Brazil in Qatar on Saturday after the Los Angeles Galaxy reached the Major League Soccer Western Conference final with a victory over local rivals Chivas USA. Read
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Ancelotti unhappy with United protests
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Carlo Ancelotti saw Chelsea go five points clear at the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 1-0 win over Manchester United and then accused the visitors of trying to influence the referee. Read
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Stud Marks: Wolves boss gets used to the comedy impressions
Nov 09 2009 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy has lifted the lid on comedian Alistair McGowan’s impression of him – and revealed that his son does a pretty good job of mimicking him too. Read
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Wolves can stay up – Jody Craddock
Nov 09 2009 | Wolves FC News
JODY Craddock says Wolves have the bottle to beat the drop. Read
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Jody Craddock's goals net praise from Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Mick McCarthy
Nov 09 2009 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy made a mockery of Jody Craddock’s lack of goals. Read
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Wolves: Mistakes cost us Arsenal game - McCarthy
Nov 09 2009 | Wolves FC News
MANAGER Mick McCarthy insists Wolves’ 4-1 defeat to Arsenal will not give him restless nights. Read
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Wolves 1, Arsenal 4: Bill Howell's big match verdict
Nov 09 2009 | Wolves FC News
TO GO against the grain, to buck the trend, to reverse history. Read
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Wolves 1, Arsenal 4: Bill Howell's player ratings and match stats
Nov 09 2009 | Wolves FC News
Wolves 1, Arsenal 4: Bill Howell's player ratings and match stats Read
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Wolves v Arsenal: Mick McCarthy quick to support Wayne Hennessey
Nov 09 2009 | Wolves FC News
WAYNE Hennessey has been tipped to bounce back after conceding two sloppy goals against Arsenal. Read
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Wolves v Arsenal: McCarthy praises Molineux fans’ support during drubbing by Arsenal
Nov 09 2009 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy praised the Wolves supporters for their backing of his side throughout the drubbing by Arsenal. Read
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Match report: Doncaster Knights 36 B'rmingham & Solihull 7
Nov 09 2009 | Bees RFC
STRUGGLING Birmingham fell to in-form Doncaster Knights as the home side ran in five tries to secure their first bonus point of the season. Read
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We Love...You'll Love
Nov 09 2009 | We Love...You'll Love
This week's We Love...You'll Love. Read
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Pensioner dies after collision with a truck in Moseley
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A MOTORIST has been quizzed over the death of pensioner killed in a collision with a truck. Read
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Tamworth schoolteacher suspended over claims he forged coursework
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A Midland schoolteacher has been suspended after every single member of an English A level class complained that a teacher had corrected course work to boost exam pass rates. Read
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Cadbury reject hostile bid from US food giant Kraft
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
Cadbury has rejected a £9.8 billion hostile bid from US food giant Kraft, saying it did not come "remotely close" to reflecting the true value of the business. Read
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Council crackdown on fake clothing at Walsall's Bescot Market
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
More than 1,100 items of counterfeit clothing have been seized during a multi-agency crackdown at Walsall's Bescot Market. Read
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£23m bonanza for swimmers
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
SWIMMERS in the Black Country could be set for two new pools in a £23 million building bonanza, it emerged today. Read
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POLICE were today trying to identify a man who died when he was hit by a high-speed train in Birmingham.
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
It happened near Marston Green station last night. Read
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A MAN died when a blaze swept through a Birmingham garden shed where he was apparently sleeping.
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
His body was found by firefighters who were called to tackle the fire in Handsworth. Read
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Hoax caller faces jail after sending armed cops and helicopter to his house
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A HOAX caller is facing jail after admitting making a wave of emergency calls that sent armed cops and helicopters to his OWN home, costing the taxpayer £30,000. Read
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Floral tributes to West Brom legend Sir Bobby Robson turned into compost
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
COMPOST made from thousands of floral tributes to former West Bromwich Albion favourite Sir Bobby Robson has gone on sale. Read
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Walsall striker Darren Byfield turns to Twitter after split from Jamelia
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE estranged husband of Midland popstar Jamelia has broken his silence over their divorce. Read
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West Bromwich schools inspector charged with child sex offences
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A SCHOOLS inspector in the Midlands has been charged with a string of child sex offences, the Sunday Mercury can reveal. Read
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Lichfield firm in project to build 'world's most efficient electric car'
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A WEST Midland firm has been awarded £4.5 million by the Government to help produce the “world’s most efficient electric car,” it was revealed today. Read
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Remembering our heroes
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’s fallen soldiers and those serving in current conflicts were honoured in a moving Remembrance Day ceremony. Read
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Queen leads tributes to war dead
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
THE Queen led the nation in paying respect to Britain’s war dead. Read
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Council workers in the spotlight
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
UNSUNG civil servants were recognised for their tireless endeavours at an awards bash in Birmingham. Read
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Kids having a ball with rugby heroes
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A HOST of international rugby stars made a special visit to Sutton Coldfield to give young aspiring players a skills masterclass. Read
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Just wild for nature
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A TROUBLED former kitchen garden in the Black Country will go wild thanks to a £50,000 makeover. Read
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Birmingham restaurant Lasan on The F Word with Gordon Ramsay
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM restauranteur hits our TV screens tomorrow as celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay searches for the UK’s best eatery. Read
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Time out for V building on Broad Street
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
DEVELOPERS have been told the city will not wait another ten years for building work to begin on the ambitious 50-storey V building. Read
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Man dies after being hit by train near Marston Green
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN died when he was hit by a high-speed train in Birmingham. Read
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Body found in burning shed in Handsworth
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN died when a blaze swept through a Birmingham garden shed where he was apparently sleeping. Read
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Casualties at bonfire parties
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
BONFIRE parties over the weekend led to a number of casualties in the region. Read
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Families flee blaze at Walkers Heath flats
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
TWENTY-four people were evacuated from their homes following an arson attack on a block of flats in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham City fan crowned Britain's fattest man reveals torment of obesity
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
BARRY Austin’s obsession with food found him fame – but little fortune. Read
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Cardinal Newman 'miracle' cure man visits Britain
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A ROMAN Catholic deacon whose cure from a crippling spinal disease after praying to Birmingham’s Victorian Cardinal Newman was approved as a miracle by the Vatican begins a six-day visit to Britain today. Read
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Cardinal Newman project awarded £32,000 grant
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A PROJECT exploring the life and work of Cardinal Newman has been handed a £32,000 grant. Read
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£10m performing arts centre at city school given green light
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A £10 million performing arts centre in Birmingham, backed by a wealthy financier’s substantial gift to his old school, has been granted planning permission. Read
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Review: Bill Bailey at Symphony Hall
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
BEFORE this show, I thought comedian Bill Bailey could blow his own trumpet, but a 6ft mountain horn? Read
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Review: Backstreet Boys at LG Arena
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
IT was a predictable start but an impressive one. Read
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Conman sent packing by Black Country woman's ID demand
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
A BOGUS official who tried to trick his way into the home of a Black Country woman was refused entry after she demanded to see his ID. Read
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Staff at Birmingham firm donate £6,265 to Midland hospice
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
STAFF at professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers have donated £6,265 to a Midland hospice following their annual charity quiz. Read
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Education chief says money will be found for transformation of city secondary schools
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
CITY education director Sylvia McNamara said she was confident funding will be secured to modernise 40 local secondary schools. Read
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The Saturdays, Natalie Imbruglia and Tinchy Stryder join line-up for Birmingham Christmas lights switch-on
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM is preparing for a pop frenzy with the final acts for the city’s pre-Christmas lights switch-on next week being announced. Read
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Chamberlain Awards recognise Birmingham City Council workers
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham City Council workers have been publicly recognised for their at an awards ceremony in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham big wheel to return to city
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
The foundations of Birmingham’s big wheel were laid last night in preparation for the return of the popular tourist attraction. Read
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Birmingham cinemas use extra security for gang film 1Day
Nov 09 2009 | Top Stories
Extra security is being used to search cinema goers who turn up to screenings of a controversial film depicting gang violence in Birmingham. Read
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Mascaras
Nov 09 2009 | Tried and Tested
This week's tried and tested macaras. Read
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Euro Lottery
Nov 09 2009 | Colin Whittock Cartoons
“The last thing she said was ‘I’m just going to check my Euro Lottery numbers . . . !” Read
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Mum's the word for fabulous fashions
Nov 09 2009 | Birmingham Shopping News
MATERNITY fashion is no longer about tent-like smock dresses and stretch waistband jeans. Read
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Star Yogi shaves a little bit of heaven
Nov 09 2009 | Birmingham Shopping News
I’ve never been good at shaving. That’s an embarrassing statement when you consider that I’ve had more than 30 years of practice. Read
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In the market for special Christmas
Nov 09 2009 | Birmingham Shopping News
IT’S the most important meal of the year, so sourcing the perfect Christmas dinner should be a priority for most people. Read
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Budget v Blow It
Nov 09 2009 | Budget v Blow It
This week's Budget v Blow It body moisturisers. Read
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Saddlers' go for cup glory the hard way
Nov 09 2009 | Walsall FC News
IF WALSALL are to reach the potentially lucrative FA Cup third round they will do it the hard way after being drawn away to Gateshead or Brentford in round two. Read
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Saddlers' go for cup glory the hard way
Nov 09 2009 | Walsall FC News
IF WALSALL are to reach the potentially lucrative FA Cup third round they will do it the hard way after being drawn away to Gateshead or Brentford in round two. Read
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Manager Gary Hackett proud of Stourbridge as FA Cup adventure comes to an end
Nov 09 2009 | Walsall FC News
GARY Hackett voiced his “immense” pride that his Stourbridge side had pushed Walsall so hard. Read
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Stourbridge pushed us all the way, says Walsall boss Craig Hutchings
Nov 09 2009 | Walsall FC News
CHRIS Hutchings saluted Zamaretto League side Stourbridge after they pushed his Walsall team all the way in their first-ever FA Cup first-round tie. Read
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Stourbridge 0, Walsall 1: Brian Halford's big FA Cup match verdict
Nov 09 2009 | Walsall FC News
NEVER mind 22 millionaires kicking a ball around in front of 90,000 prawn sandwich munchers in May: this is what the FA Cup is all about. Read
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Seven foot snake on the loose in Darlaston
Nov 09 2009 | News
A HUGE seven-foot snake has been spotted on the loose in the Black Country, the RSPCA has warned. Read
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Handy Hints
Nov 09 2009 | Recession Buster news
This week's handy hints from John Hancock. Read
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Website of the Week: www.bagsofsparkle.com
Nov 09 2009 | Recession Buster news
YOU can discover stylish sparkly jewellery and still stand out from the crowd by buying from this great website. Read
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Most Wanted
Nov 09 2009 | Recession Buster news
THE limited edition Filofax Beauty Giftbox is everything a girl on the move could wish for. Read
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Arsenal star sets out Gunners' message for the season
Nov 09 2009 | Premier League
Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen claims the Gunners have delivered a clear message to their rivals that they are in the title race for the long haul this season. Read
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Chelsea rocked by new injury blow
Nov 09 2009 | Premier League
Chelsea have been rocked by an injury to England left-back Ashley Cole which threatens to keep him out of action for weeks. Read
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Tottenham handed good news on the injury front
Nov 09 2009 | Premier League
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp suspects Ledley King's recent hamstring problems may be linked to the centre-back resting his knee between games. Read
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Why Liverpool FC boss Rafa Benitez is confident about the future
Nov 09 2009 | Premier League
Rafael Benitez believes his players are angry at the way Liverpool's season has gone, and want to put things right. Read
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Liverpool v Birmingham City: £20million signing to make home debut against Blues
Nov 09 2009 | Premier League
Liverpool's fans will finally get the chance to welcome £20million Alberto Aquilani to Anfield tonight. Read
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Tory MP Andrew has a Royal passion
Nov 09 2009 | Mike Olley
ANDREW Mitchell, the Sutton Coldfield MP, is one of the nicest blokes you can ever get to meet. He looks every part the officer and a gentleman that he is. Read
