May
2009
Articles from 17th May 2009
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MP faces loan interest claim probe
May 17 2009 | National News
An investigation has been launched by Labour into claims MP Ben Chapman was given permission by Commons authorities to claim taxpayer-funded allowances for loan interest he was no longer paying, a Downing Street political spokesman said. Read
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Boy arrested over road crash death
May 17 2009 | National News
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder by police investigating the death of a man who was hit by a car following an apparent confrontation with teenagers. Read
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Eurovision was amazing, says Jade
May 17 2009 | National News
Competing in the Eurovision Song Contest was the "best thing" that could have happened to Jade Ewen, the budding star has said. Read
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Speaker to make expenses statement
May 17 2009 | National News
Commons Speaker Michael Martin will make a statement to MPs amid rapidly mounting calls for him to quit over his handling of the MPs' expenses crisis. Read
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Swine flu cases pass 100 mark in UK
May 17 2009 | National News
The number of people confirmed with swine flu in the UK passed the 100 mark after 14 more cases were diagnosed, the Health Protection Agency has said. Read
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Killer protests innocence online
May 17 2009 | National News
A man serving a life sentence for the murder of a three-year-old child is protesting his innocence via social networking site Facebook. Read
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Stars at Manchester charity fun run
May 17 2009 | National News
Thousands of people have battled windy conditions as they pounded the streets of Manchester as part of a day-long sports event. Read
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Lloyds chief announces retirement
May 17 2009 | National News
Sir Victor Blank said he will retire as chairman of part-nationalised Lloyds Banking Group before the firm's annual meeting next year. Read
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Susan Boyle: Britain's Got Talent star's crush on a 66-year-old man
May 17 2009 | National News
Voice of an Angel Susan Boyle, who charmed the world when she revealed she's never been kissed, has a secret crush on an older man. Read
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Straw denies expenses probe claim
May 17 2009 | National News
A former sleaze watchdog's claims that Jack Straw blocked an inquiry into MPs' expenses amid concerns of a backbench revolt has been denied by the Justice Secretary. Read
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Jade delighted at top five finish
May 17 2009 | National News
Jade Ewen said she was "delighted" with her performance at the Eurovision Song Contest after a top-five finish in the music spectacular. Read
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Lloyds chairman 'set to step down'
May 17 2009 | National News
Lloyds Banking Group chairman Sir Victor Blank is set to step down, it has been reported. Read
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Rebels 'lay down arms in defeat'
May 17 2009 | National News
Tamil Tiger rebels have vowed to lay down their arms in an effort to stop the government offensive in northern Sri Lanka. Read
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Van maker back in production soon
May 17 2009 | National News
Production of vans at the LDV plant is set to re-start by July following the last-ditch rescue of the firm, it has been revealed. Read
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'Give voters power to force polls'
May 17 2009 | National News
Voters should have the power to force by-elections to remove expense cheat MPs, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg said. Read
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Clegg joins 'Speaker quit' calls
May 17 2009 | National News
Pressure on Commons Speaker Michael Martin dramatically escalated when Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg joined public calls for him to quit. Read
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70 rebels 'killed fleeing war zone'
May 17 2009 | National News
Sri Lankan troops have killed at least 70 Tamil Tiger rebels who attempted a mass break out of an encirclement by government forces, a military spokesman said. Read
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Poll puts Labour equal with Ukip
May 17 2009 | National News
Labour slumped to be neck and neck with the UK Independence Party in a poll as voters looked set to punish mainstream parties over the expenses scandal at the ballot box next month. Read
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Netanyahu 'may back two-state plan'
May 17 2009 | National News
Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu may endorse a Palestinian state when he meets US president Barack Obama in Washington, a minister has said. Read
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MPs backing secrecy ruling accused
May 17 2009 | National News
MPs who backed a law that would have blocked the public release of parliamentary expense claims are the focus of fresh revelations. Read
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Speaker Martin 'planning to retire'
May 17 2009 | National News
Under-fire Commons Speaker Michael Martin has faced further calls to quit amid reports he was preparing to announce he would retire next year. Read
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Speaker Martin 'to announce retirement'
May 17 2009 | National News
Under-fire Commons Speaker Michael Martin has faced further calls to quit amid reports he was preparing to announce he would retire next year. Read
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Man dies after jumping from cliffs
May 17 2009 | National News
A man critically injured after jumping from cliffs into the sea has died, police said. Read
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Three hurt in event stage collapse
May 17 2009 | National News
Three people have been injured when part of a stage collapsed at a music festival. Read
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Poll puts Labour equal with UKIP
May 17 2009 | National News
Labour slumped to be neck and neck with the UK Independence Party in a poll as voters looked set to punish mainstream parties over the expenses scandal at the ballot box next month. Read
