Jun
2009
Articles from 23rd Jun 2009
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Murray wins opening Wimbledon match
Jun 23 2009 | National News
Andy Murray has won his opening game at this year's Wimbledon tennis championships with a four-set victory over American Robert Kendrick on Centre Court. Read
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Attacked immigrants flee N Ireland
Jun 23 2009 | National News
Up to 100 Romanians who fled their homes after a series of racist attacks are quitting Northern Ireland altogether, it has emerged. Read
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MPs face charges in expenses reform
Jun 23 2009 | National News
MPs who make false allowances claims could face criminal charges under new measures announced by Commons Leader Harriet Harman. Read
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Friends pay tribute to Danny La Rue
Jun 23 2009 | National News
Showbiz stars including Barbara Windsor, Ronnie Corbett and Roy Hudd have gathered to say farewell to Danny La Rue. Read
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Murder accused is convicted killer
Jun 23 2009 | National News
A man accused of murdering a teenager in 1991 has convictions for the murder of another young woman and sex attacks on two schoolgirls, a court has been told. Read
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Soca seized £1 for every £15 spent
Jun 23 2009 | National News
The agency in charge of recovering the proceeds of crime was has been criticised by MPs after it emerged £1 was seized from gangs for every £15 in its budget. Read
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Setanta slides into administration
Jun 23 2009 | National News
Struggling sports broadcaster Setanta Sports has called in administrators after efforts to rescue the business failed. Read
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Iranian diplomats expelled from UK
Jun 23 2009 | National News
Britain is to expel two Iranian diplomats in the wake of the street protests that followed the country's controversial election, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced. Read
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Council anger at rubbish 'mountain'
Jun 23 2009 | National News
A council has threatened to stop a waste collection service after residents created a 20-tonne rubbish mountain in the street. Read
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Man denies murder of missing teen
Jun 23 2009 | National News
A man has gone on trial accused of murdering a teenager who disappeared 18 years ago. Read
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Seven dead in US subway train crash
Jun 23 2009 | National News
Seven people have been killed after two Metro trains collided in Washington DC. Read
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Nurse quits job over crucifix ban
Jun 23 2009 | National News
A Christian hospital worker who was ordered to remove a crucifix "which could harbour infection" has left her job in protest. Read
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BNP may face membership injunction
Jun 23 2009 | National News
The BNP could face a legal injunction over a potential breach of race discrimination law relating to its membership policies. Read
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Wimbledon players' kit goes missing
Jun 23 2009 | National News
Police are investigating the theft of a lorry load of sportswear which was en route to players at Wimbledon. Read
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No second home allowance for Bercow
Jun 23 2009 | National News
The new Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, has revealed that he will not claim the parliamentary second home allowance while in the post. Read
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Becks wins payout over model claims
Jun 23 2009 | National News
David Beckham has accepted substantial undisclosed libel damages over a newspaper claim that he "made a play" for model Mariann Fogarasy. Read
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Charles given more taxpayers' cash
Jun 23 2009 | National News
The Prince of Wales's funding from the taxpayer rose by almost a quarter last year, Clarence House accounts show. Read
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Attack Romanians to quit N Ireland
Jun 23 2009 | National News
Up to 100 Romanians are to quit Northern Ireland after a series of racist attacks. Read
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Mortgage approvals at 13-month high
Jun 23 2009 | National News
The number of mortgages approved for house purchase rose to a 13-month high in May as buyers continued to return to the property market. Read
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Talks in bid to solve refinery row
Jun 23 2009 | National News
Talks between unions and employers involved in the Lindsey Oil Refinery dispute are to be held to try to resolve the dispute. Read
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UK troops in major Afghan operation
Jun 23 2009 | National News
British troops in Afghanistan have carried out one of the biggest air operations of modern times, the Ministry of Defence said. Read
