Apr
2009
Articles from 18th Apr 2009
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Ex-partner held over death of woman
Apr 18 2009 | National News
A woman found dead in a car after it was involved in a minor crash had earlier suffered multiple stab wounds to the chest, a post-mortem has confirmed. Read
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Labour support down after email row
Apr 18 2009 | National News
Support for Labour has slumped dramatically in the aftermath of the email smears affair, allowing the Tories to extend their lead to 17 points, according to a new poll. Read
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Suicide blast kills 27 in Pakistan
Apr 18 2009 | National News
A suicide car bomber who attacked an army convoy at a checkpoint in north-west Pakistan has killed at least 27 people. Read
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Susan Boyle from Britain's Got Talent wins praise from the highest political office
Apr 18 2009 | National News
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond today sent a letter of support to unlikely singing sensation Susan Boyle. Read
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Journalist jailed in Iran spy case
Apr 18 2009 | National News
An American journalist has been convicted of spying in Iran and sentenced to eight years in prison. Read
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Jury inspects Meredith murder scene
Apr 18 2009 | National News
The Italian court trying an American student and her former boyfriend for the murder of a British woman has inspected the apartment house in Perugia where the victim was stabbed to death in 2007. Read
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Falling plank nailed to girl's head
Apr 18 2009 | National News
Firefighters have sawn off a plank which was stuck to a young girl's head after it fell on her and became embedded in her skull with a nail. Read
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Probe into third G20 demo incident
Apr 18 2009 | National News
A third incident connected to the G20 protests in London earlier this month has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), Scotland Yard has said. Read
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Ex-Bank of England chief dies at 70
Apr 18 2009 | National News
The former Governor of the Bank of England Lord George has died at the age of 70 after a long battle with cancer. Read
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Tories 'feel let down over Europe'
Apr 18 2009 | National News
A betting tycoon expelled by the Conservatives for endorsing the UK Independence Party [UKIP] claims to have been told that "80%" of Tory MPs now support his Eurosceptic stance. Read
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No place for attacks, warns Harman
Apr 18 2009 | National News
Harriet Harman warned that Labour must not fight the Tories "in the gutter" as she sought to draw a line under the Damian McBride smears affair. Read
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Suicide blast kills 20 in Pakistan
Apr 18 2009 | National News
At least 20 people were killed when a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a military checkpoint in Pakistan's troubled northwest, officials said. Read
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Chris Moyles rumours rejected by Radio 1
Apr 18 2009 | National News
The BBC denied today it was axing Radio 1 breakfast show host Chris Moyles. Read
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Hell's Kitchen stars get r-eel-ly squeamish
Apr 18 2009 | National News
Celebrity chefs in Hell's Kitchen were forced to perform the slippery task of catching and killing an eel. Read
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Kidnapped captain praises navy
Apr 18 2009 | National News
The unassuming ship's captain who escaped the clutches of Somali pirates made a triumphant return home, insisting he is no hero. Read
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Patrick Stewart calls for more big theatre shows outside London
Apr 18 2009 | National News
Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart today called for more big theatre productions to open outside London. Read
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Faithfull manager 'held after row'
Apr 18 2009 | National News
The manager of singer Marianne Faithfull has been arrested at Gatwick Airport after a row with check-in staff ahead of a flight to Italy where she is due to perform. Read
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More time bid on helicopter checks
Apr 18 2009 | National News
Super Puma helicopters should remain grounded until union safety representatives give their approval for flights to continue, the Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said. Read
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Train robber 'to apply for parole'
Apr 18 2009 | National News
Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs will apply for parole next week in the hope of being freed before his 80th birthday, his son said. Read
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'Betrayed' former MP quits Labour
Apr 18 2009 | National News
A veteran Labour former MP has quit the party, complaining that the leadership had "betrayed" the principles that inspired her to join. Read
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Player suspended as conduct probed
Apr 18 2009 | National News
Liverpool reserve goalkeeper Charles Itandje has been suspended by the Barclays Premier League club for 14 days while his conduct during Wednesday's Hillsborough service is investigated. Read
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Emails claim over Liberty chief
Apr 18 2009 | National News
Police in the Home Office leaks inquiry searched Tory MP Damian Green's emails for references to civil liberties campaigner Shami Chakrabarti, he has claimed. Read
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Victim describes G20 'attack'
Apr 18 2009 | National News
A woman filmed being struck by a policeman at the G20 protests has described his actions as "very violent and unnecessary". Read
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G20 officer faces death inquiry
Apr 18 2009 | National News
Pressure is mounting on Scotland Yard following the result of a second post-mortem examination into the death of Ian Tomlinson during the G20 protests. Read
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BBC denies plan to axe Moyles
Apr 18 2009 | National News
The BBC has denied it is axing Radio 1 breakfast show host Chris Moyles. Read
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Duke is longest-serving consort
Apr 18 2009 | National News
The Duke of Edinburgh has become the longest serving consort in British history. Read
