Mar
2010
Articles from 14th Mar 2010
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US search for missing student
Mar 14 2010 | National News
Friends and family are carrying out a search for a 22-year-old foreign exchange student missing in the USA. Read
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Three prison officers stabbed
Mar 14 2010 | National News
Three prison officers at a high-security prison have been stabbed, police have said. Read
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Many enjoy warmest day this year
Mar 14 2010 | National News
After weeks of bitterly cold, wintry weather, Britons caught a brief glimpse of the sun as parts of the country enjoyed the warmest day of the year so far. Read
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Adonis calls walkouts 'unjustified'
Mar 14 2010 | National News
The Government is embroiled in a row with the country's biggest union after a cabinet minister launched an extraordinary attack against a planned strike by British Airways cabin crew. Read
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Jon Venables may avoid prosecution
Mar 14 2010 | National News
Speculation is growing that James Bulger killer Jon Venables will escape prosecution for the breach which landed him back in jail. Read
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Suspected Eta member held
Mar 14 2010 | National News
Police in London have arrested a man wanted for alleged terrorist offences in Spain. Read
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Ad says 'workers must speak Polish'
Mar 14 2010 | National News
The Government's equality watchdog has said it will write to a major sliced meat manufacturer over allegations of discrimination against British job seekers after the firm advertised for workers who "must speak Polish". Read
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Prisoners still on the run
Mar 14 2010 | National News
Three prisoners who absconded on Friday morning remain at large, police said. Read
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Taliban bombings a Nato 'warning'
Mar 14 2010 | National News
Deadly bomb attacks in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar were a warning to Nato's top general that the Taliban are ready for a coming offensive in their heartland, the insurgents have said. Read
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Budget 'will not include new cuts'
Mar 14 2010 | National News
Alistair Darling has made clear that next week's Budget will not spell out any new spending cuts. Read
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Coalition talk dominates Lib Dems
Mar 14 2010 | National News
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg sought to kill talk of a post-election deal with the Tories amid signs it would provoke an angry backlash from his party. Read
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Bikers in tribute to fallen troops
Mar 14 2010 | National News
Around 15,000 bikers have roared through a market town on Mothering Sunday to honour troops killed in Afghanistan in the biggest ride of its kind. Read
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Clegg accuses Tories over 'fears'
Mar 14 2010 | National News
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has accused the Tories of leading a "protection racket" as they try to frighten voters into electing a Conservative government. Read
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PM: Wife not trivialising campaign
Mar 14 2010 | National News
Gordon Brown has dismissed criticism that he was "trivialising" politics by using his family to garner votes. Read
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Budget 'is critical to election'
Mar 14 2010 | National News
Alistair Darling insists next week's Budget will be "critical" in determining the result of the general election. Read
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Adonis in warning over BA's future
Mar 14 2010 | National News
A threatened strike by British Airways cabin crew could put the future of the airline at risk, Transport Secretary Lord Adonis warned. Read
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Briton found dead in ski resort
Mar 14 2010 | National News
A 24-year-old British man has been found dead in a ski resort, the Foreign Office said. Read
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UK 'heading for hung parliament'
Mar 14 2010 | National News
There was more worrying news for David Cameron as two more polls suggested the country is on course for a hung parliament. Read
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Parents 'postponing retirement'
Mar 14 2010 | National News
Parents in Britain are being forced to postpone their retirement to meet the rising costs of supporting their adult offspring, a new study suggested. Read
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Afghan call for troops after blasts
Mar 14 2010 | National News
The governor of Afghanistan's Kandahar province is demanding more troops to provide security after 12 explosions in the largest southern city killed dozens of people. Read
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Kate McCann tells of her faith
Mar 14 2010 | National News
Kate McCann prays for the people who took her daughter Madeleine, she has revealed. Read
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Pair appeal Dubai 'kiss' sentence
Mar 14 2010 | National News
A British pair will appear in court in Dubai accused of kissing in public. Read
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Ex-ministers at Iraqi death inquiry
Mar 14 2010 | National News
Former Government ministers will be asked to provide evidence for a public inquiry into the death of an Iraqi civilian in British military custody. Read
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Bulger mother calls for resignation
Mar 14 2010 | National News
James Bulger's mother has called for the Children's Commissioner to be sacked for "twisted and insensitive" comments about the murder of her two-year-old son. Read
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'I am not kingmaker' - Clegg
Mar 14 2010 | National News
Nick Clegg will insist he is "not the kingmaker" at the next general election as he seeks to cool speculation that he is ready to take the Liberal Democrats into a coalition government. Read
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Bomb expert 'to get George Cross'
Mar 14 2010 | National News
A bomb disposal expert killed in Afghanistan will be awarded a posthumous George Cross, it has been reported. Read
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Aston Villa: Martin O'Neill says draw with Stoke a fair result
Mar 14 2010 | Aston Villa FC news
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill admitted his side did not do enough to warrant victory against Stoke at a windy Britannia Stadium. Read
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Birmingham City boss praises ill Craig Gardner for draw with Everton
Mar 14 2010 | Birmingham City News
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish praised midfielder Craig Gardner who recovered from illness to earn his side a 2-2- draw with Everton by scoring his first goal for the club. Read
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Beckham out of World Cup
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
David Beckham has been ruled out of the World Cup after tearing his Achilles tendon during AC Milan's Serie A game with Chievo on Sunday night. Read
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Lloyd: Investor interested in Pompey
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
Property tycoon Rob Lloyd, the man fronting a consortium intending to buy Portsmouth, insists the potential investor in the crisis club is serious and substantial. Read
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Northampton seal final place
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
Northampton ran in four tries to sink beleaguered Saracens 31-20 and clinch a date with Gloucester in next Sunday's LV= Cup final. Read
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Johnson leaves it late to deny Black Cats
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
Local boy Adam Johnson returned to haunt Sunderland as Manchester City snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw on Wearside to maintain their Champions League hopes. Read
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City leave it late to snatch point
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
Sunderland-born Adam Johnson curled home a superb injury time equaliser to deny his hometown club victory as Manchester City escaped with a 1-1 draw. Read
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France stay on track
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
France remain firmly on course for the Grand Slam after cruising to a 46-20 victory in their RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy in Paris. Read
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Rooney steals show yet again to fire United top
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
Another Wayne Rooney double helped sweep Manchester United back to the Premier League summit with a 3-0 victory over Fulham at Old Trafford. Read
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Simpson-Daniel treble sends Gloucester through
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
A hat-trick of tries from wing James Simpson-Daniel saw Gloucester advance to a second-straight LV=Cup final with a 29-18 victory over Cardiff Blues. Read
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Reds in talks with investment group
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
Liverpool are in talks with private equity firm the Rhone Group over a proposed £118.5million deal to buy a significant share of the club. Read
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United brush past Cottagers
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
Another Wayne Rooney double helped sweep Manchester United back to the Premier League summit with a 3-0 victory over Fulham at Old Trafford. Read
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Kovacevic earns Rangers replay
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
A late equaliser from Mihael Kovacevic earned Dundee United a dramatic 3-3 draw against Rangers and forced their Active Nation Scottish Cup quarter-final to a replay. Read
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Alonso wins season opener
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
Fernando Alonso led a Ferrari one-two on his debut for the team as the Maranello marque made a stunning start to the new Formula One season. Read
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Madrid 'obsessed' about Rooney - Calderon
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
Real Madrid have an "obsession" about signing Wayne Rooney, but would need to fork out £80million or more to do so, according to former president Ramon Calderon. Read
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Keane will return to Spurs - Jordan
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
Tottenham first team coach Joe Jordan insists there is no chance of Robbie Keane remaining at Celtic beyond the end of his loan period. Read
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England build commanding lead
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
England wracked up a commanding lead after declining to enforce the follow-on on day three of the first Test against Bangladesh, but the hosts had plenty to cheer with five wickets in the evening session. Read
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England on top after quelling fightback
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
England opted not to enforce the follow-on after taking three wickets in four deliveries to end a spirited Bangladesh fightback on day three of the first Test. Read
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No guarantees for Beckham
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
David Beckham fears he may not get to realise his World Cup dream in South Africa this summer. Read
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Robinson takes positives from cup draw
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
Andy Robinson hailed Scotland's draw with England as a "step forward" despite admitting his side had wasted another opportunity to record a first RBS 6 Nations win of the campaign. Read
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Gatland: We haven't learned our lesson
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
Warren Gatland did not mask his disappointment after Wales slumped to a comprehensive 27-12 RBS 6 Nations defeat against Ireland at Croke Park. Read
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Pacquiao defends title again
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
Manny Pacquiao defended his WBO welterweight title against Joshua Clottey with a comfortable points victory in Dallas. Read
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Draw 'reasonable outcome' for O'Neill
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill admitted his side did not do enough to warrant victory following the goalless draw against Stoke at a windy Britannia Stadium. Read
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Redknapp glad he can still call on Pav
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has challenged Roman Pavlyuchenko to fire the club into the Champions League before the striker turns his attention to moving back to Russia. Read
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England bat again after hosts fightback
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
England opted not to enforce the follow-on after taking three wickets in four deliveries to end a spirited Bangladesh fightback on day three of the first Test. Read
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Ancelotti confident ahead of Inter clash
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
Carlo Ancelotti insists Chelsea are ready for the return of Jose Mourinho and Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Read
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Wenger takes heart from late winner
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal's last-gasp 2-1 victory at 10-man Hull could go a long way to delivering a first Barclays Premier League title since 2004. Read
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Rahim leading the resistance
Mar 14 2010 | National Sport
Mushfiqur Rahim hit a defiant half-century as Bangladesh scrapped to avoid the follow-on on day three of the first Test against England. Read
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Birmingham IMAX cinema continues to soar with Alice In Wonderland stepping in for Avatar
Mar 14 2010 | Top Stories
BOSSES of Birmingham’s IMAX cinema are in wonderland – thanks to Johnny Depp. Read
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Former Cadbury chairman says there is no point being nostalgic
Mar 14 2010 | Top Stories
THE former chairman of Cadbury has claimed there is “no point in being nostalgic” after the Dairy Milk maker fell into American hands. Read
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Chanelle Sasha Jones murder: Police were warned about killer Solihull dad
Mar 14 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE were warned that a Midland dad planned to murder his daughter months before he stabbed her to death, friends said last night. Read
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Police appeal for witnesses after Sparkhill attack
Mar 14 2010 | Top Stories
COPS are appealing for witnesses after a serious assault in Birmingham. Read
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Water Orton teenager Latisihia Brazier fights for life after being dragged under bus
Mar 14 2010 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND model was left fighting for her life after being dragged for 500 yards under a bus. Read
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Hall Green thief faces jail after stealing sat nav from ambulance crew treating child
Mar 14 2010 | Top Stories
A HEARTLESS thief faces jail after stealing a sat-nav from an ambulance on a 999 call to a seriously ill child on Christmas Eve. Read
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Rail worker arrested after claims he touched young girl on Birmingham train
Mar 14 2010 | Top Stories
A RAIL worker has been arrested following allegations that a young girl was “inappropriately touched” while leaving a Midland train. Read
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Birmingham St Patrick's Day Parade: 50,000 set to attend city
Mar 14 2010 | Top Stories
IRISH eyes will be smiling today as more than 50,000 revellers head to Birmingham for the city’s St Patrick’s Day parade. Read
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Seven dogs battle for top prize in final day of Crufts
Mar 14 2010 | Top Stories
Crufts Dog Show will wrap up today with its famous Best in Show finale. Read
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St Patrick's Day in Birmingham: Full schedule of events
Mar 14 2010 | Top Stories
St Patrick's Day in Birmingham: Make sure you don’t miss a thing during the celebrations Read
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English Defence League switch date for Dudley protest
Mar 14 2010 | News
THE controversial English Defence League has rearranged a protest in a Midland town which had been planned for Easter Sunday. Read
