May
2009
Articles from 2nd May 2009
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Three bailed over prison shooting
May 02 2009 | National News
Three men arrested over a fatal shooting outside a prison have been released on bail, Scotland Yard said. Read
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Bid to prevent flu concert panic
May 02 2009 | National News
The Scottish Government has defended its decision not to tell hundreds of concertgoers that Britain's first swine flu victim was in the audience days before being diagnosed. Read
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Father opposes Madonna adoption bid
May 02 2009 | National News
The father of a girl from Malawi whom Madonna hopes to adopt has said he's capable of taking care of his daughter. Read
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Officer arrested in medals inquiry
May 02 2009 | National News
A number of bravery medals awarded to troops who fought in Afghanistan may be reviewed after a decorated army officer was arrested as part of a probe into false battle write ups, it has been revealed. Read
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Fears over woman bundled into car
May 02 2009 | National News
Police have said they are concerned for the welfare of a young woman who was assaulted and then bundled into a car and driven away. Read
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Police name man shot outside prison
May 02 2009 | National News
A man who was shot dead outside a prison has been named by police. Read
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Prescott rounds on Brown's critics
May 02 2009 | National News
Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has rounded on Gordon Brown's Labour Party critics, brusquely telling them to stop complaining and rally behind the leadership. Read
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Head teachers back boycott of Sats
May 02 2009 | National News
Head teachers have vowed to show the Schools Secretary they have "balls" as they passed a resolution backing a boycott of next year's primary school Sats tests. Read
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Murder probe after woman found dead
May 02 2009 | National News
Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of a 52-year-old woman was found in a house. Read
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Pro-euthanasia doctor arrives in UK
May 02 2009 | National News
A controversial Australian doctor who backs euthanasia has been allowed into the UK after an interview at Heathrow Airport, his lawyer said. Read
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Swine flu confirmed in six-year-old
May 02 2009 | National News
A six-year-old girl was one of two more people confirmed with swine flu as the number of victims in the UK rose to 15. Read
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Swine flu: Two more cases confirmed in England
May 02 2009 | National News
Two new cases of swine flu were confirmed today - bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 15, the Department of Health said. Read
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Pro-euthanasia doctor can enter UK
May 02 2009 | National News
A controversial Australian doctor who backs euthanasia has been allowed into the UK after an interview at Heathrow Airport, his lawyer said. Read
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Two new swine flu cases confirmed
May 02 2009 | National News
Two new cases of swine flu have been confirmed - bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 15, the Department of Health said. Read
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Vow on Briton facing death in Laos
May 02 2009 | National News
The Foreign Office is working to ensure lawyers have access to a pregnant Briton who faces death by firing squad in Laos, after legal campaigners said British authorities were not acting quickly enough. Read
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Labour condemned on schools record
May 02 2009 | National News
The Labour government has lost the "hearts and minds" of head teachers, a school leader said. Read
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Boy dies as car mounts pavement
May 02 2009 | National News
An 11-year-old boy died after a car mounted a pavement and crashed into a group of pedestrians, police said. Read
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Missing chef's father unveils site
May 02 2009 | National News
The father of missing university chef Claudia Lawrence has launched a website in a fresh effort to find his daughter who police fear may have been murdered. Read
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Sufferer 'caught flu over meeting'
May 02 2009 | National News
The first person to contract swine flu in England without visiting Mexico believes he caught the virus from a colleague after only a brief meeting. Read
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Protesters stage mock funeral march
May 02 2009 | National News
Protesters staged a mock funeral, to demonstrate against the possible loss of a cemetery should a third runway be built at Heathrow Airport. Read
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Community shows support to McCanns
May 02 2009 | National News
Two years on from Madeleine McCann's disappearance, members of her local community described their continuing support for her grief-stricken family. Read
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Andrew Sachs: Russell Brand's comments helped my career
May 02 2009 | National News
Andrew Sachs has thanked Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand for helping his career with the obscene messages affair. Read
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Swine Flu: UK Chart-topping singer in Greek hospital
May 02 2009 | National News
The lead singer from chart-toppers N-Dubz is being treated in a Greek hospital for a suspected case of swine flu, the band's manager confirmed today. Read
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Susan Boyle: Britain's Got Talent star defended by Piers Morgan
May 02 2009 | National News
Britain’s Got Talent judge Piers Morgan has described criticism of Susan Boyle as “utterly pathetic”. Read
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Warning over social services fears
May 02 2009 | National News
Social services are still too reluctant to intervene to protect children at risk of abuse, the man who led the inquiry into the death of Victoria Climbie warned. Read
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Thanks for the career boost: Sachs
May 02 2009 | National News
Andrew Sachs has thanked Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand for helping his career with the obscene messages affair. Read
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Man dies following attack by dogs
May 02 2009 | National News
A man who was savaged by two Alsatian dogs has died, police said. Read
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Nato in raid on suspected pirates
May 02 2009 | National News
A Portuguese warship has seized explosives from suspected Somali pirates after thwarting an attack on a Norwegian oil tanker, a Nato spokesman said. Read
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Human-to-human victim quarantined
May 02 2009 | National News
England's first human-to-human swine flu sufferer has been quarantined to his home but is said to be doing well. Read
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Suspects sought after gun murder
May 02 2009 | National News
Police were hunting two suspects after man was shot dead in a jail car park. Read
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Lumley continues Gurkha battle
May 02 2009 | National News
Joanna Lumley will take her campaign for Gurkha immigration rights to Parliament next week. Read
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Woman 'tried to bite flight crew'
May 02 2009 | National News
A British woman who allegedly consumed prescription drugs, wine and liquid soap from the lavatory before scuffling with flight attendants on a London-bound jet will remain in jail over the weekend in Maine, US. Read
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More than 600 tested for swine flu
May 02 2009 | National News
Health chiefs were waiting for the results of more than 600 tests for swine flu as the tally of confirmed cases hit 13. Read
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Toddler rapist faces life term
May 02 2009 | National News
The "stepfather" of Baby P is facing a life sentence after he was convicted of raping a two-year-old girl. Read
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Ashdown warns PM over party split
May 02 2009 | National News
The Labour Party could fracture as badly as it did in 1981 if the party suffers a heavy loss at the next election, Lord Ashdown has warned. Read
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Housing 'becoming more affordable'
May 02 2009 | National News
Housing affordability for first-time buyers has trebled since house prices started falling 18 months ago, research shows. Read
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Madeleine case prompts support call
May 02 2009 | National News
Gerry and Kate McCann's very public ordeal has highlighted a dearth of support for the families of missing people, a charity has said. Read
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Officer arrested over army medals
May 02 2009 | National News
A decorated army officer has been arrested as part of a probe into whether medals were awarded based on false battle write-ups. Read
