Nov
2008
Articles from 30th Nov 2008
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Attack on soldier caught on CCTV
Nov 30 2008 | National News
An investigation has been launched into two police officers and a special constable who were caught on camera attacking a soldier. Read
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Man shot dead by police
Nov 30 2008 | National News
A man has been shot dead by armed police, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said. Read
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'UK must reassess terror response'
Nov 30 2008 | National News
Britain must reassess its ability to respond to terrorists attacks in the wake of the massacre in Mumbai, the Home Secretary said. Read
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Close UK borders, says 'curry king'
Nov 30 2008 | National News
Britain should close its borders to all immigrants for up to 10 years to prevent potential racial unrest, says one of the country's highest-profile Indian-born businessmen. Read
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Couple had been battered to death
Nov 30 2008 | National News
Two pensioners murdered in their home were battered to death, it has emerged. Read
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Man fights for life after gas blast
Nov 30 2008 | National News
A man is fighting for his life after a gas explosion "like an earthquake" destroyed three flats. Read
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Smith defends police over MP arrest
Nov 30 2008 | National News
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has defended the right of police to arrest a Tory MP over alleged Home Office leaks - suggesting the case was more serious than reported. Read
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Road users 'needlessly killed'
Nov 30 2008 | National News
Road users are still being "needlessly killed" through the flouting of mobile phone rules five years after they were introduced, accident prevention chiefs have said. Read
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Situation 'tense' for trapped Brits
Nov 30 2008 | National News
The Government is doing a tremendous amount to help Britons trapped in Thailand by anti-government protests that have closed Bangkok's international airport, Foreign Office minister Bill Rammell said. Read
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Two fight for life after gas blast
Nov 30 2008 | National News
Two people are in a critical condition in hospital after a gas explosion destroyed three flats. Read
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MPs want clarity on Aids package
Nov 30 2008 | National News
The Government has been criticised for failing to explain how it would spend £6 billion on tackling the spread of HIV and Aids in developing countries. Read
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New opinion poll setback for Labour
Nov 30 2008 | National News
Labour's hopes of reviving its popularity with a bold economic rescue package have been dealt a fresh blow, with another opinion poll showing the Tories extending their lead. Read
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Four are hurt in explosion at flats
Nov 30 2008 | National News
One person is in a critical condition following a suspected gas blast at a block of flats in Wigan. Read
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PM pressed to scrap welfare reforms
Nov 30 2008 | National News
Trade union leaders, anti-poverty campaigners and academics have joined forces to demand controversial welfare reforms be scrapped because of the recession. Read
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Early op dilemma of conjoined twins
Nov 30 2008 | National News
Doctors are to hold talks on Tuesday over whether to operate this week to separate newly-born conjoined twins Faith and Hope Williams, it is reported. Read
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Burrell sex story complaint upheld
Nov 30 2008 | National News
Former royal butler Paul Burrell's complaint over a News of the World story that he boasted of having sex with Diana, Princess of Wales, has been upheld, it was revealed. Read
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UK 'no resources for Mumbai attack'
Nov 30 2008 | National News
British security forces would not be able cope with a Mumbai-style terrorist attack, according to the chair of an influential parliamentary committee. Read
