Dec
2008
Articles from 27th Dec 2008
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230 killed as Israel targets Hamas
Dec 27 2008 | National News
Israeli warplanes retaliating for rocket fire from the Gaza Strip have pounded dozens of security compounds across the Hamas-ruled territory in unprecedented waves of airstrikes, killing 230 people and wounding nearly 400 in the single bloodiest day of fighting in years. Read
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Prince accused of 'hitting his dog'
Dec 27 2008 | National News
Animal charities have accused Prince Edward of setting a "sickening example" as pictures showed him apparently hitting his dog. Read
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PM: Brit spirit will beat recession
Dec 27 2008 | National News
The recession is a test of character that the British people must pass, Gordon Brown will say in his New Year's message next week. Read
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Government accused over debt crisis
Dec 27 2008 | National News
Leading bishops have delivered a damning assessment of Labour's record in power, branding the Government "morally corrupt". Read
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Man quizzed after triple stabbing
Dec 27 2008 | National News
A man is being questioned by police after three people were injured in a Boxing Day knife attack. Read
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Computer glitch hits lotto players
Dec 27 2008 | National News
Camelot has apologised after a computer glitch left thousands of players around the country unable to buy tickets. Read
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Emotional scenes as Woolies closes
Dec 27 2008 | National News
There were emotional scenes around the UK as around 200 Woolworths stores closed their doors for the last time. Read
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205 killed as Israel targets Hamas
Dec 27 2008 | National News
Israeli warplanes retaliating for rocket fire from the Gaza Strip have pounded dozens of security compounds across the Hamas-ruled territory in unprecedented waves of airstrikes, killing more than 200 people and wounding nearly 400 in the single bloodiest day of fighting in years. Read
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Teenager held over pub bottle death
Dec 27 2008 | National News
A teenager is under arrest on suspicion of hurling a glass bottle which killed a mother-of-three as she enjoyed a Christmas drink in a crowded pub. Read
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Car boot nurse 'knew suspect'
Dec 27 2008 | National News
Police looking for a man in connection with the disappearance of a nurse, who was found alive in the boot of her car after being missing for 11 days, said she knew the suspect. Read
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Bargain-hunters queue up from 4am
Dec 27 2008 | National News
Queues formed outside shops from 4am and online shoppers even faced waiting times to get on to retail websites as bargain-hunters shrugged off the recession to spend at the sales. Read
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Nurse is 'severely traumatised'
Dec 27 2008 | National News
A nurse found alive in the boot of her car after having been missing for 11 days is "severely traumatised" police said. Read
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155 killed as Israel targets Hamas
Dec 27 2008 | National News
Israeli warplanes retaliating for rocket fire from Gaza pounded dozens of security compounds across the Hamas-ruled territory in unprecedented waves of air strikes, killing at least 155 and wounding more than 310 in the bloodiest day in Gaza in decades. Read
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Boy held over Christmas Eve murder
Dec 27 2008 | National News
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man who was shot dead after a Christmas Eve shopping trip, police said. Read
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Fur protesters greet opera singer
Dec 27 2008 | National News
Katherine Jenkins arrived at Harrods to a chorus of boos as dozens of anti-fur campaigners protested against the Welsh singer's decision to open the store's winter sale. Read
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Gazza 'beyond help' says son, 12
Dec 27 2008 | National News
Paul Gascoigne's 12-year-old son fears the troubled former England footballer is "probably going to die soon". Read
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Protesters greet opera singer
Dec 27 2008 | National News
Katherine Jenkins arrived at Harrods to a chorus of boos as dozens of anti-fur campaigners protested against the Welsh singer's decision to open the store's winter sale. Read
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Thrown bottle kills mum of three
Dec 27 2008 | National News
A mother of three was killed after a man threw a glass bottle into a crowded pub. Read
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Israel Gaza air strikes kill 120
Dec 27 2008 | National News
Israeli aircraft struck Hamas security compounds across Gaza in an unprecedented series of simultaneous strikes. Read
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Price cuts 'won't boost retailers'
Dec 27 2008 | National News
Hundreds of thousands of shoppers will take advantage of massive price cuts on Saturday as desperate retailers try to entice people to spend their cash. Read
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Emmerdale 'hit by drinking problem'
Dec 27 2008 | National News
A month-long study into drinking habits in the soap Emmerdale showed the equivalent of eight pints of beer and a measure of spirits were consumed in an average episode and all 37 characters had at least one drink. Read
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Cost of personal loans soars
Dec 27 2008 | National News
The number of personal loans available has halved during the past year, while the cost of taking out one of the products has nearly trebled, research has shown. Read
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Woolworths store closures begin
Dec 27 2008 | National News
A quarter of Woolworths stores will close on Saturday as the end looms for the failed retailer. Read
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Daily pint 'increases cancer risk'
Dec 27 2008 | National News
Drinking just one pint of beer a day increases the risk of liver and bowel cancer by a fifth, a health expert has warned. Read
