Jun
2009
Articles from 19th Jun 2009
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Thatcher arm operation 'successful'
Jun 19 2009 | National News
An operation to insert a pin into former PM Margaret Thatcher's broken upper arm was a success, her son has said. Read
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Anger at school ban on short skirts
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Secondary pupils staged a protest this week against a proposed ban on short skirts after staff said they are too revealing. Read
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Teenagers held over racist attacks
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Two teenagers have been arrested over violence which left terrified Romanians fleeing their homes in Northern Ireland. Read
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Setanta in crisis as deal collapses
Jun 19 2009 | National News
The future of troubled sports broadcaster Setanta has been thrown into doubt as rescue negotiations failed and a key football contract was cancelled. Read
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OAP tells burglar: 'You're nicked!'
Jun 19 2009 | National News
A burglar was struck four times by a crutch-wielding elderly woman 60 years his senior, a court has been told. Read
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Teenagers held over race attacks
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Two teenagers have been arrested over violence which left terrified Romanians fleeing their homes in Northern Ireland. Read
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Ayatollah threatens Iran crackdown
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Iran's supreme leader has warned of a crackdown if protesters continue days of massive street rallies demanding a new presidential election. Read
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Setanta loses Premier League games
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Irish-based sports broadcaster Setanta has lost its contract to show 46 Premier League football matches next season. Read
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Stanford faces £4.2bn fraud charge
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Cricket entrepreneur and billionaire businessman Sir Allen Stanford has been charged in the US over an alleged 7 billion dollar (£4.2 billion) fraud. Read
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No more expenses cover-ups, vows PM
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown has renewed a commitment to "maximum exposure" of MPs' expense claims and insisted the highly-criticised blacking out of details in the official publication was "part of the old system". Read
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Police to investigate MPs' expenses
Jun 19 2009 | National News
A small number of MPs and peers will face criminal investigations into allegations they misused their expenses. Read
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Teenager arrested over race attacks
Jun 19 2009 | National News
A man in his late teens has been arrested over violence which left terrified Romanians fleeing their homes in Northern Ireland. Read
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No repeat of censored claims: Brown
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown has renewed a commitment to "maximum exposure" of MPs' expense claims and insisting the highly-criticised blacking out of details in the official publication was "part of the old system". Read
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Racist attacks probe: houses raided
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Police investigating racist attacks against Romanians in Northern Ireland have raided several houses. Read
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Oil refinery peace talks called off
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Hopes of a breakthrough in the bitter jobs dispute at an oil refinery have collapsed as expected talks failed to go ahead despite a series of wildcat strikes breaking out across the country. Read
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Miracle recovery of 'amazing Grace'
Jun 19 2009 | National News
A baby suffering from "incurable" meningitis made a miraculous recovery after her life-support machine was switched off, her mother has revealed. Read
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Biker gangs jailed for airport riot
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Seven members of two rival biker gangs have each been given six-year jail terms for their part in a "terrifying" riot inside an airport terminal. Read
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Chef 'did not choose to disappear'
Jun 19 2009 | National News
The father of missing chef Claudia Lawrence has insisted he is "absolutely convinced" she did not go missing of her own accord as he spoke of his frustration at three months of silence. Read
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'Amazing grace' defies death
Jun 19 2009 | National News
A baby suffering from "incurable" meningitis made a miraculous recovery after her life-support machine was switched off, her mother has revealed. Read
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PM renews commitment over expenses
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown renewed a commitment to "maximum exposure" of MPs' expense claims, insisting the highly-criticised blacking out of details in the official publication was "part of the old system". Read
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Hundreds of refinery workers sacked
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Hundreds of oil refinery workers have been sacked after they took unofficial industrial strike action in a dispute over jobs. Read
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Chef 'did not chose to disappear'
Jun 19 2009 | National News
The father of missing chef Claudia Lawrence has insisted he is "absolutely convinced" she did not go missing of her own accord as he spoke of his frustration at three months of silence. Read
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Post workers strike in jobs dispute
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Postal workers in London and Scotland have gone on strike in disputes over jobs and services, disrupting mail deliveries. Read
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Knox and Meredith 'got along great'
Jun 19 2009 | National News
The mother of an American student accused of killing Meredith Kercher in Italy said that her daughter and the victim "got along great". Read
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Iran leader warns against protests
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Iran's supreme leader said Iran's disputed presidential vote had not been rigged, sternly warning protesters to halt massive demonstrations demanding a new election or be held responsible for creating chaos. Read
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Public rail crashes probe ruled out
Jun 19 2009 | National News
The Government has ruled out a public inquiry into the 2002 Potters Bar rail crash which claimed seven lives, and the 2007 Grayrigg derailment in which an elderly passenger was killed. Read
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Lightning teenager 'saved by iPod'
Jun 19 2009 | National News
A teenage girl suffered burns when a lightning bolt was diverted through her iPod as she sheltered from a storm. Read
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Rail disaster inquests to be held
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Inquests are to be held into the 2002 Potters Bar rail crash which claimed seven lives and into the 2007 Grayrigg derailment in which one passenger was killed, the Government has announced. Read
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Ayatollah addresses Iran protesters
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Iran's supreme leader has addressed the nation in his first public comments since opposition supporters flooded Tehran's streets in an unprecedented challenge to the country's ruling clerics. Read
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Car production slumps 43% from 2008
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Car production slumped again last month, but the fall was the smallest so far this year. Read
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Allingham is world's oldest man
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Great War veteran Henry Allingham has become the world's oldest man following the death of the previous holder of the title in Japan, Guinness World Records said. Read
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Allingham 'is world's oldest man'
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Great War veteran Henry Allingham is now believed to be the world's oldest man following the death of the previous holder of the title in Japan. Read
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900 sacked after refinery dispute
Jun 19 2009 | National News
A dispute over jobs at an oil refinery is set to escalate after hundreds of workers who have been taking unofficial industrial action were sacked. Read
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Investment 'needed to stop floods'
Jun 19 2009 | National News
One in six homes is currently at risk of flooding in England, the Environment Agency has warned. Read
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Stanford surrenders to FBI agents
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Billionaire Allen Stanford, chairman of troubled Stanford Financial Group, has surrendered to FBI agents in Virginia and is to face court later on Friday. Read
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F1 in chaos as teams plan breakaway
Jun 19 2009 | National News
The future of Formula One is in the balance after a number of teams confirmed they are to form a breakaway series, sparking the greatest upheaval in the sport's 60-year history.. Read
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Supreme leader addresses protesters
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Iran's supreme leader is expected to address the nation for the first time since the disputed presidential election held one week ago sparked days of massive protests on the streets of Tehran. Read
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Taste revealed to be a local thing
Jun 19 2009 | National News
How British people taste food and drink depends on where they are born, new research claims. Read
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Bikers sentenced for airport riot
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Eight members of rival biker gangs are being sentenced amid tight security for taking part in a terrifying mass brawl inside an airport terminal. Read
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Suicides down after painkiller axed
Jun 19 2009 | National News
An end to prescriptions for a common painkiller has led to a drop in suicides involving the drug - without a rise in deaths from other painkillers. Read
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900 sacked after refinery walkouts
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Almost 900 workers at Lindsey oil refinery have been sacked after unofficial strikes at the terminal. Read
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Survivor Blears hails party backing
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Hazel Blears has welcomed "sensible discussions" with party members after she survived a deselection vote. Read
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£500,000 in expenses repaid by MPs
Jun 19 2009 | National News
MPs have paid back nearly £500,000 of taxpayers' money in a bid to quell voters' anger since the expenses scandal broke. Read
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'900 sacked' after refinery strikes
Jun 19 2009 | National News
Almost 900 workers at Lindsey oil refinery have been sacked after unofficial strikes at the terminal, the union Unite said. Read
