Apr
2009
Articles from 26th Apr 2009
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Ross loses out in battle for Bafta
Apr 26 2009 | National News
Jonathan Ross missed out on a TV Bafta, while Sir David Attenborough picked up an award for the first time in ten years and nearly half a century after winning his first. Read
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Event rider dies at horse trials
Apr 26 2009 | National News
A professional event rider died after falling from his horse while competing. Read
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Ross 'lucky' to be doing his job
Apr 26 2009 | National News
TV presenter Jonathan Ross said his "early test retirement" over the lewd phone calls scandal made him realise how lucky he was to be doing his job. Read
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UK monitoring swine flu outbreak
Apr 26 2009 | National News
Britain is on "constant alert" over the threat of deadly swine flu spreading from Mexico, Health Secretary Alan Johnson has said. Read
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35,000 in record-setting marathon
Apr 26 2009 | National News
The fastest ever London Marathon was completed as more than 35,000 runners tackled the 26 mile course. Read
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Kidnapped man left with 'car bomb'
Apr 26 2009 | National News
A man who was found in a car with his hands bound and surrounded by gas canisters had been kidnapped, police said. Read
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Two in hospital in swine flu alert
Apr 26 2009 | National News
Two people have been admitted to a Scottish hospital after returning from Mexico with flu-like symptoms, Scotland's health secretary said. Read
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Swine flu: First suspected cases in UK reported
Apr 26 2009 | National News
Two people have been admitted to a Scottish hospital as a precaution after returning on Tuesday from Mexico, where 80 people have died from swine flu. Deputy First Minister and Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said there was no risk to public health. Read
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London Marathon sees 35,000 take to the streets
Apr 26 2009 | National News
The fastest ever London Marathon was completed today as over 35,000 runners tackled the 26 mile course. Read
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'Canisters' left with man in car
Apr 26 2009 | National News
A man was found in a car with his hands bound and "canisters" surrounding his body, police said. Read
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Flood search: Second body found
Apr 26 2009 | National News
Police searching for a missing brother and sister feared dead after their car was swept away while crossing a swollen stream have found a second body. Read
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Tory pledge on 'government thrift'
Apr 26 2009 | National News
A Conservative Government will "out" quangocrats and mandarins who have been "getting rich at the taxpayer's expense" by publishing details of all public sector salaries over £150,000, party leader David Cameron promised. Read
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Britain's Got Talent Shaheen Jafargholi gets backed by Beyonce
Apr 26 2009 | National News
BRITAIN’S Got Talent sensation Shaheen Jafargholi has a new celebrity fan – and it’s none other than superstar diva Beyoncé Knowles. Read
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Cat reunited with owner after being missing for three-and-a-half-years
Apr 26 2009 | National News
A cat was today back with his owner after going missing for three-and-a-half years, the RSPCA said. Read
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Twitter magistrate resigns after posting court case details online
Apr 26 2009 | National News
A magistrate who resigned following a complaint about his use of the social networking site Twitter today said he had done nothing wrong. Read
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2012 Olympics at risk of cyber attack claims David Blunkett
Apr 26 2009 | National News
The 2012 Olympic Games in London could be severely disrupted unless urgent action is taken to protect Britain from cyber attack, according to former Home Secretary David Blunkett. Read
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Man charged after pensioner beaten to death in Weston-super-Mare
Apr 26 2009 | National News
A 25-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a pensioner found beaten to death in his home, police said today. Read
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Osborne: Budget proved Tories right
Apr 26 2009 | National News
Public borrowing predictions set out by Alistair Darling in the Budget have "vindicated" the Tories' analysis of the recession, shadow chancellor George Osborne said. Read
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Hunt for professor after shootings
Apr 26 2009 | National News
US authorities have launched a nationwide manhunt for a University of Georgia professor following the shooting deaths of three people, including his ex-wife. Read
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Hutton to overhaul terror strategy
Apr 26 2009 | National News
Special forces like the SAS are to be boosted as part of a new military strategy to take on al Qaida and other terror networks, Defence Secretary John Hutton will say. Read
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Brother and sister missing in flood
Apr 26 2009 | National News
Police have named a brother and sister missing and feared dead after their car was swept away while crossing a swollen stream. Read
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Susan Boyle: Britain's Got Talent star gets warning from Simon Cowell
Apr 26 2009 | National News
Simon Cowell has launched an astonishing attack on Susan Boyle, warning that she risks turning herself into a "gimmick". Read
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Supermum sheep Dolly has six lambs
Apr 26 2009 | National News
A pedigree Lleyn ewe in Northumberland has astounded experts by giving birth to six healthy lambs. Read
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Thousands tackling London Marathon
Apr 26 2009 | National News
Tens of thousands of runners have set off on the London Marathon. Read
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UK alert after swine flu outbreak
Apr 26 2009 | National News
The UK has been put on alert as the global health watchdog warned countries to look out for unusual flu cases after a deadly outbreak of swine influenza. Read
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35,000 set for London Marathon fun
Apr 26 2009 | National News
A former Page 3 model, a man dressed as DangerMouse and a foul-mouthed celebrity chef are competing with some of the best runners in the world in the London Marathon. Read
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Delay school diploma scheme - plea
Apr 26 2009 | National News
Heads of exam boards in England and Wales have urged the Government to delay the introduction of diploma qualifications in academic subjects for secondary school pupils. Read
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Big jump in demand for smear tests
Apr 26 2009 | National News
Women are waiting for up to two months for cervical screening results in some parts of the UK. Read
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MP takes 'smear email' legal action
Apr 26 2009 | National News
Conservative MP Nadine Dorries is to take legal action over allegations contained in emails sent by Gordon Brown's former special adviser. Read
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Cameron to promise 'more for less'
Apr 26 2009 | National News
A Tory victory in the General Election will usher in "a massive culture change at every level of government", says leader David Cameron. Read
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Tycoons warn of top tax rate damage
Apr 26 2009 | National News
Two senior business leaders have warned that the 50p top rate of tax for high earners unveiled in the Budget may damage Britain's prospects. Read
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Boris: No 10 is not on my agenda
Apr 26 2009 | National News
Boris Johnson has said that the post of London Mayor was "almost certainly my last big job in British politics". Read
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Income tax hike welcomed by voters
Apr 26 2009 | National News
Chancellor Alistair Darling's new 50p top rate of income tax on high earners is backed by almost two-thirds (64%) of voters, according to an opinion poll. Read
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Search to resume for floods pair
Apr 26 2009 | National News
The search for a man and a teenage girl feared dead after their car was swept away while crossing a swollen stream is due to resume. Read
