May
2009
Articles from 31st May 2009
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Boy, seven, killed in river tragedy
May 31 2009 | National News
A boy has died after going missing in a North Wales river, police have said. Read
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Last Titanic survivor dies, aged 97
May 31 2009 | National News
Millvina Dean, the last survivor of the Titanic disaster, has died at the age of 97. Read
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Boy found dead after river search
May 31 2009 | National News
A boy has died after going missing in a North Wales river, police have said. Read
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Abortion doctor shot dead at church
May 31 2009 | National News
A late-term abortion doctor has been shot dead at church in the United States. Read
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Top ten hit for Talent contestants
May 31 2009 | National News
Britain's Got Talent stars Escala have made their debut appearance in the UK album chart, soaring straight into the second spot. Read
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Talent winners hail gracious Boyle
May 31 2009 | National News
Members of dance group Diversity have heaped praise on runner-up Susan Boyle after their shock victory in the Britain's Got Talent final. Read
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Vauxhall 'committed' to UK sites
May 31 2009 | National News
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has said he had received a "firm" commitment that Vauxhall production will continue in the UK, but conceded a rescue deal contains no details of job losses. Read
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Swat offensive 'over in three days'
May 31 2009 | National News
Pakistan's offensive against militants in the Swat valley could be over in days, according to the country's defence minister. Read
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Four Eton swine flu cases confirmed
May 31 2009 | National News
The number of cases of confirmed swine flu cases at Eton College has increased to four after three more were diagnosed, the Health Protection Agency has said. Read
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Rantzen poll bid decision 'in days'
May 31 2009 | National News
Broadcaster Esther Rantzen has taken to the streets of Luton to gauge public opinion on whether she should stand for Parliament. Read
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Eton alert as swine flu total rises
May 31 2009 | National News
Another 15 cases of swine flu have been confirmed and 32 suspected cases have been identified at Eton College. Read
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Cameron orders Tory MP to pay tax
May 31 2009 | National News
A Tory frontbench MP who avoided paying capital gains tax on the sale of her taxpayer-funded second home will have to repay money, party leader David Cameron said. Read
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Vauxhall 'committed to UK sites'
May 31 2009 | National News
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson said he had received a "firm" commitment that Vauxhall production would continue in the UK, but conceded a rescue deal contains no details of job losses. Read
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Peers set to challenge suicide law
May 31 2009 | National News
High profile politicians are to attempt to lift the threat of prosecution hanging over those helping the terminally ill travel outside the UK for assisted suicide. Read
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Brown backing for Queen over D-Day
May 31 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown pledged he would make it "possible" for the Queen or any other member of the royal family to attend next weekend's official D-Day commemorations in France if they wished to be present. Read
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Appeal over Paris murder suspect
May 31 2009 | National News
A British businessman suspected of beating his girlfriend to death in a Paris hotel has been urged to contact police. Read
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Dance group stunned by show win
May 31 2009 | National News
An "overwhelmed" Diversity remained stunned at their shock victory in the Britain's Got Talent final. Read
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Prime Minister is 'staying put'
May 31 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown insisted he would reject any moves from within his Cabinet to encourage him to stand down as Prime Minister. Read
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Family hope over aid worker burial
May 31 2009 | National News
The family of murdered aid worker Margaret Hassan have spoken of their hopes that a trial in Iraq this week will end their desperate quest to recover her body. Read
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Brown to launch MP code of conduct
May 31 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown says there are "clear cases" of MPs who may have broken the law over expense claims but insisted that only "a few" MPs had abused the Westminster perks system. Read
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UK manhunt for Paris murder suspect
May 31 2009 | National News
A businessman suspected of beating his girlfriend to death at a luxury Paris hotel is still at large as a police hunt continues in the UK. Read
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Harry's polo pulls a wealthy crowd
May 31 2009 | National News
Prince Harry has reminded New Yorkers how much his mother loved their city, before climbing on to a pony for a rousing game of polo. Read
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Tory MP refers himself to watchdog
May 31 2009 | National News
A senior shadow cabinet minister has referred himself to the Westminster sleaze watchdog after it was revealed he allowed his agent to stay rent-free in his taxpayer-subsidised second home. Read
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MP apologises for £5 donation claim
May 31 2009 | National News
Labour MP Frank Cook has apologised for apparently trying to claim back from the taxpayer a £5 donation he made during a church service to commemorate the Battle of Britain. Read
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PM in TV fightback after poor polls
May 31 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown is to launch a fightback bid as his party plunged to a historic opinion poll low amid continued embarrassing revelations about MPs' expense claims. Read
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Voter power backed to force out MPs
May 31 2009 | National News
A power for voters to force out MPs who break Commons rules has been backed by Tory leader David Cameron. Read
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Miliband: Make politics accountable
May 31 2009 | National News
David Miliband called for a "new approach to politics" as he became the latest cabinet minister to set out a personal vision for future reform. Read
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Win sets Diversity dancing for joy
May 31 2009 | National News
Street dancers Diversity are celebrating a shock victory over singer Susan Boyle in the Britain's Got Talent TV show final. Read
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MoD to name blast death soldiers
May 31 2009 | National News
Two British soldiers killed in an explosion in Afghanistan are expected to be named by the Ministry of Defence. Read
