Jan
2009
Articles from 2nd Jan 2009
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Celebs enter the Big Brother house
Jan 02 2009 | National News
Ulrika Jonsson, La Toya Jackson and Coolio have entered the Celebrity Big Brother House. Read
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Armed police surround house
Jan 02 2009 | National News
Police have surrounded a house where a man is thought to be armed. Read
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Blast death serviceman was to wed
Jan 02 2009 | National News
A British soldier killed by an explosion on New Year's Day in southern Afghanistan has been named by the Ministry of Defence. Read
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Fatal plane crash causes rail chaos
Jan 02 2009 | National News
At least two people were killed when their light aircraft crashed into one of Britain's busiest railway lines. Read
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Toxic cloud 'no longer a threat'
Jan 02 2009 | National News
A toxic chemical cloud that threatened motorists on one of Britain's busiest motorways has dispersed, police said. Read
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Residents warned over toxic fumes
Jan 02 2009 | National News
Residents were told to stay indoors after a factory fire released a cloud of toxic fumes. Read
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Probe into palace plans discovery
Jan 02 2009 | National News
Detailed plans of the Queen's official residence in Scotland discovered near a footpath did not originate from the royal household, it has been revealed. Read
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Waitress scoops scratchcard million
Jan 02 2009 | National News
A cash-strapped waitress, who told her family not to expect any Christmas presents, has described how she scooped £1 million on Christmas Eve in a last-minute festive flutter. Read
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Two feared dead in aircraft crash
Jan 02 2009 | National News
Police suspect two people were killed when a light aircraft crashed into a major railway line. Read
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Stars call for end to Gaza attacks
Jan 02 2009 | National News
Singer Annie Lennox and former model Bianca Jagger joined human rights campaigners to call on American president elect Barack Obama to speak up against the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip. Read
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One dead as aircraft hits rail line
Jan 02 2009 | National News
At least one person died when a light aircraft crashed into a major railway line causing travel chaos. Read
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New fares 'ripping off' passengers
Jan 02 2009 | National News
A fresh row over rail fares flared as train companies were accused of "ripping off" passengers with rises well above the rate of inflation. Read
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House prices fell by 16.2% in 2008
Jan 02 2009 | National News
House prices plunged by 16.2% during 2008 in the biggest drop for a calendar year on record, Halifax said. Read
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Britons tell of Bangkok fire horror
Jan 02 2009 | National News
A Briton injured in the New Year's Eve nightclub fire in Thailand said he had been rescued by the "hand of an angel". Read
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Rail passengers hit by fare rises
Jan 02 2009 | National News
Rail passengers will have to fork out for fare rises well above the inflation level, with some tickets going up by more than 11%. Read
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Woolies stores get an extra day
Jan 02 2009 | National News
Woolworths stores that were expected to close on Friday will remain open for another day of business, the firm's administrator said. Read
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Soldier killed in Afghanistan blast
Jan 02 2009 | National News
A British soldier was killed by an explosion on New Year's Day in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said. Read
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Honours parity for Paralympians row
Jan 02 2009 | National News
Britain's most acclaimed Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson has criticised the Government for snubbing disabled athletes in the New Year's Honours list. Read
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New anti-obesity campaign under way
Jan 02 2009 | National News
A new healthy living campaign aimed at tackling Britain's soaring obesity rates is being officially launched by the Government. Read
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Britons describe Bangkok inferno
Jan 02 2009 | National News
Two of the four Britons injured in a devastating fire at a New Year's event in a Bangkok nightclub are in intensive care, Thai hospital staff said. At least 61 people were killed and more than 200 were hurt in the stampede to escape from the blaze which broke out at the Santika Club just after midnight. Read
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Asda starts credit crunch price war
Jan 02 2009 | National News
Asda will offer discounts on 1,000 products from today in a move likely to ignite a "credit crunch" price war between the supermarket giants in 2009. Read
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Mobile fines 'have little impact'
Jan 02 2009 | National News
Tougher penalties for using hand-held mobile phones while driving have had hardly any effect, a survey has revealed. Read
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Let adults tackle youngsters - Tory
Jan 02 2009 | National News
Adults should feel able to challenge anti-social behaviour by youngsters without being investigated by the police, shadow home secretary Dominic Grieve has said. Read
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Security fear as palace plans found
Jan 02 2009 | National News
Royal security chiefs have launched an investigation after plans of the Queen's official residence in Scotland were found near a footpath. Read
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Child knife crime list snowballing
Jan 02 2009 | National News
A nationwide police blitz on knife crime has contributed to an explosion in the number of young people being held on a Government database. Read
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UK groups prepare major Gaza demo
Jan 02 2009 | National News
Protesters are preparing for a major UK demonstration calling for a halt to the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip. Read
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Call for more freedom over spending
Jan 02 2009 | National News
Families earning just above the average national income get almost exactly the same amount in benefits and public services as they pay in taxes, according to a new report. Read
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Independent ethics watchdog call
Jan 02 2009 | National News
Watchdogs set up to oversee the ethical standards of Government administration should not be appointed and funded by the Government, a parliamentary report said. Read
