Nov
2009
Articles from 6th Nov 2009
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Drugs czar sacking 'caused concern'
Nov 06 2009 | National News
The sacking of the Government's chief drugs adviser has caused "serious concern" among the scientific community, the Science Minister Lord Drayson has acknowledged. Read
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Firework link to fatal fire probed
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Investigators are looking into whether a firework posted through the letterbox of a house could have sparked a blaze which killed a mother. Read
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Ventilator baby 'reacts to music'
Nov 06 2009 | National News
A seriously disabled one-year-old boy whose estranged parents are divided over whether he should be allowed to live or die has shown signs that he "appears to like music", the High Court has heard. Read
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'Soft schools increase crime risk'
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Lax standards of school discipline make pupils more likely to turn to crime and drugs, Government research has revealed. Read
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Climate deal essential - Chancellor
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Alistair Darling has said that a deal to tackle climate change is "essential", as he prepared for a summit with finance ministers and bankers. Read
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PM pledges jobs for all 'mission'
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has declared jobs for all to be his "mission". Read
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Off-licences hold major booze sale
Nov 06 2009 | National News
A giant booze sale has begun after Threshers and Wine Rack stores earmarked for closure launched "very substantial" discounts. Read
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Drugs link to India murder probe
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Witness statements in the investigation into the rape and murder of British teenager Scarlett Keeling have suggested that drugs were freely available near the beach where her body was found. Read
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Economic prosperity tops G20 agenda
Nov 06 2009 | National News
A return to financial prosperity over the next decade will loom large in talks between the world's leading economies, Chancellor Alistair Darling has said. Read
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Miss England quits after arrest
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Miss England Rachel Christie has relinquished her crown after being arrested on suspicion of a nightclub assault sparked by a row over a TV gladiator. Read
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National debt could grow by £1.5trn
Nov 06 2009 | National News
The financial crisis is likely to add up to £1.5 trillion to the national debt, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. Read
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Post deal seeks a new way forward
Nov 06 2009 | National News
The two sides in the bitter postal dispute have pledged to achieve a "radically different" culture in industrial and employee relations under a deal which ended the threat of fresh strikes, it was disclosed. Read
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Brown warns Karzai over corruption
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown set out five tough tests for newly re-elected Afghan president Hamid Karzai if he is to retain the support of the international community. Read
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Police checked leads from psychics
Nov 06 2009 | National News
A police force has admitted following up leads supplied by "mystics" after a man's death. Read
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'Praying' murderer jailed for life
Nov 06 2009 | National News
A murderer whose prayers for forgiveness were overheard by police who bugged his car has been jailed for life. Read
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Insolvency numbers at record high
Nov 06 2009 | National News
The number of people declared insolvent in England and Wales hit a new record high during the third quarter of the year, official figures have shown. Read
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12 killed in US Army base shooting
Nov 06 2009 | National News
A military psychiatrist who killed 12 people in a gun rampage on a US army base was being held in hospital under armed guard. Read
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PM defends UK role in Afghanistan
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown defended Britain's military mission in Afghanistan, insisting "we cannot, must not and will not walk away". Read
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More BA jobs to go after £292m loss
Nov 06 2009 | National News
British Airways is to cut an extra 1,200 jobs, taking the total reduction to 4,900 by next year, it was revealed. Read
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13 killed in US Army base shooting
Nov 06 2009 | National News
A military psychiatrist went on the rampage at an army base in the US, shooting dead 12. Read
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RBS posts losses of £1.53 billion
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has posted third-quarter losses of £1.53 billion despite slim signs of improvement at the beleaguered business. Read
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British Airways reveals £292m loss
Nov 06 2009 | National News
British Airways has announced a record pre-tax loss of £292 million for the six months to the end of September. Read
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Army officer kills 12 at US base
Nov 06 2009 | National News
A military psychiatrist went on the rampage at an army base in the US, shooting dead 12 and injuring dozens more. Read
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Mandelson call for greater EU role
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Lord Mandelson has called for new leadership in Europe to give the EU a key role in the world. Read
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G20 talks to tackle climate change
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Chancellor Alistair Darling has urged finance ministers from the world's leading economies to "get on" with tackling climate change. Read
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Veterans urged to secure funding
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Second World War veterans are being urged to make sure they secure funding for commemorative trips to places where they fought. Read
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Royal Mint medal honours Sir Bobby
Nov 06 2009 | National News
The life and times of former England football manager Sir Bobby Robson are to be remembered in a special medal commissioned by the Royal Mint. Read
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G20 meet to tackle climate change
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Chancellor Alistair Darling has urged finance ministers from the world's leading economies to "get on" with tackling climate change. Read
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Call for exam boards to face fines
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Exam boards should face fines if they fail to stick to guidelines on standards, the head of the Royal Society of Chemistry has said. Read
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BA to announce first summer loss
Nov 06 2009 | National News
British Airways will announce its first ever summer loss as the airline counts the cost of a gruelling six months. Read
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Royal Mail agreement to be revealed
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Details of an agreement which paved the way for a fresh wave of postal strikes to be halted hours before the latest walkouts were due to start are due to be released. Read
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Mandelson call for EU role in world
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Lord Mandelson has called for new leadership in Europe to give the EU a key role in the world. Read
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Courts told get tough on polluters
Nov 06 2009 | National News
The courts have been urged by a watchdog to issue tougher fines for environmental pollution. Read
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Abbas will not seek another term
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas pushed Middle East peace prospects into unknown territory after announcing he doesn't want another term. Read
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Psychiatrist kills 12 at US base
Nov 06 2009 | National News
A military psychiatrist went on the rampage at an army base in the US, shooting dead 12 and injuring dozens more. Read
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War vets urged to secure funding
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Second World War veterans are being urged to make sure they secure funding for commemorative trips to places where they fought. Read
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Brown makes pledge over Afghanistan
Nov 06 2009 | National News
Britain cannot afford to "walk away" from the mission in Afghanistan if it is to prevent future al Qaida attacks on the streets of the UK, Gordon Brown will warn. Read
