Mar
2010
Articles from 1st Mar 2010
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Princess Royal in Afghan visit
Mar 01 2010 | National News
The Princess Royal has made a surprise visit to British troops in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said. Read
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Tory lead down to five points: poll
Mar 01 2010 | National News
Labour could be on course to win more seats than the Tories at the forthcoming general election, according to a new poll. Read
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UK couples found safe after quake
Mar 01 2010 | National News
Relatives of two British couples caught up in the devastating earthquake in Chile have spoken of their relief as it emerged they are alive and well. Read
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Daytime TV host found dead at flat
Mar 01 2010 | National News
BBC daytime television host Kristian Digby has been found dead at his flat. Read
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Hostage Britons speak of torment
Mar 01 2010 | National News
A British couple held hostage by Somali pirates have spoken of the mutual torment of their separation as their wedding anniversary approaches. Read
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Looters roam Chile quake wreckage
Mar 01 2010 | National News
Dozens of looters were arrested as they scavenged among the wreckage of the massive Chilean earthquake that killed at least 700 people. Read
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Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan
Mar 01 2010 | National News
A British soldier has been shot dead while on foot patrol in Afghanistan. Read
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Former Bosnian president arrested
Mar 01 2010 | National News
A former president of Bosnia accused of war crimes has been arrested at Heathrow airport as he tried to leave the country. Read
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Climate change data was withheld
Mar 01 2010 | National News
The head of the research unit at the centre of the "Climategate" row over global warming science admitted to MPs that he had not released data about his work because it was not standard practice to do so. Read
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Tory donor under fire over status
Mar 01 2010 | National News
The Conservative Party's biggest donor Lord Ashcroft is facing accusations of a lack of patriotism after confirming he is non-domiciled for tax purposes. Read
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Laughter at memorial for Dankworth
Mar 01 2010 | National News
The life of jazz legend Sir John Dankworth has been celebrated with a two-hour performance of music, poetry and memories. Read
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Man questioned after bodies found
Mar 01 2010 | National News
A man arrested on suspicion of murdering a young mother and her eight-month-old daughter is being questioned by detectives. Read
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No anonymity in Ripper legal bid
Mar 01 2010 | National News
Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe lost his cloak of anonymity as a legal battle began over whether he should ever be freed. Read
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HSBC bosses under bonus spotlight
Mar 01 2010 | National News
HSBC revealed it paid three bankers more than £9 million each last year as bonuses continued to dominate annual results in the sector. Read
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No charges in Lawrence IPCC probe
Mar 01 2010 | National News
No further action will be taken against two men arrested over claims that evidence was hidden during the Stephen Lawrence murder inquiry. Read
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Tories promise to act on education
Mar 01 2010 | National News
The Tories have promised to act "within days" of taking office to rush through a new school academies programme, including primaries, if the party wins power. Read
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Ripper begins legal bid for parole
Mar 01 2010 | National News
Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, has begun a bid for release from prison. Read
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Man arrested after bodies found
Mar 01 2010 | National News
Detectives investigating the deaths of a woman and her baby daughter have arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of murder. Read
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Ripper named at parole hearing
Mar 01 2010 | National News
The High Court has lifted a cloak of anonymity thrown over Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper. Read
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PM outlines plans to fight crime
Mar 01 2010 | National News
Gordon Brown has set out new measures to tackle anti-social behaviour, as he put the fight against the fear of crime and yobbery at the heart of the general election battle. Read
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Pru to tap shareholders for £13.3bn
Mar 01 2010 | National News
Insurance giant Prudential is to stage one of Britain's biggest rights issues to fund a 35.5 billion US dollar (£23.5 billion) deal for AIG's Asian business. Read
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Steep fall in mortgage approvals
Mar 01 2010 | National News
The number of mortgages approved for people buying a home has dived by 17% during January as the housing market suffered a steep fall in activity, figures have showed. Read
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PM to get tough on repeat offenders
Mar 01 2010 | National News
The Prime Minister has promised to get tough on repeat offenders before making a major speech on law and order. Read
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Tory donor confirms non-dom status
Mar 01 2010 | National News
Conservative donor Lord Ashcroft has sought to end controversy over his tax status by confirming he is a "non-dom". Read
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Britons missing after Chile quake
Mar 01 2010 | National News
Concerns are mounting for Britons feared missing in the aftermath of the devastating Chilean earthquake. Read
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Tributes paid to 'culinary pioneer'
Mar 01 2010 | National News
TV chefs paid tribute to co-founder of the River Cafe restaurant Rose Gray who has died at the age of 71. Read
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Pru in talks over AIG's Asian arm
Mar 01 2010 | National News
Insurance giant Prudential has confirmed that it was working on a deal to buy the Asian arm of embattled US group AIG. Read
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Tories planning to overhaul Ofsted
Mar 01 2010 | National News
The Tories are to set out plans to rush through legislation to expand the city academies programme and overhaul the schools watchdog, Ofsted. Read
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Bank boss pledges bonus to charity
Mar 01 2010 | National News
HSBC boss Michael Geoghegan has confirmed that he will hand up to £4 million of his bonus payouts to charity as the banking giant reported a 56% rise in annual profits. Read
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Tories stoking 'fear of crime' - PM
Mar 01 2010 | National News
Gordon Brown is to go on the offensive over law and order, accusing the Tories of stoking the "fear of crime" among the public. Read
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Jails told of early release scheme
Mar 01 2010 | National News
Prisoners who will miss out on early release because a Government scheme was brought to an end are being advised to apply for another scheme to avoid "disappointment", it has been revealed. Read
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Children to hear of school places
Mar 01 2010 | National News
Thousands of children across England are due to discover whether they have been given a place at their preferred secondary school. Read
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UK aid staff due to arrive in Chile
Mar 01 2010 | National News
UK charity workers are expected to arrive in Chile to help survivors of a massive earthquake as concerns were raised for four missing Britons. Read
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Female soldier's inquest to open
Mar 01 2010 | National News
An inquest is due to resume into the deaths of the first female soldier to be killed in Afghanistan and three comrades who died alongside her. Read
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Young criminals 'cost £140,000'
Mar 01 2010 | National News
Jailing one young criminal costs the taxpayer as much as £140,000 a year, a report has said. Read
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CBI warns of drawn-out recovery
Mar 01 2010 | National News
The CBI business group has issued a fresh warning of a drawn-out recovery after its latest survey gave a mixed picture from UK services firms. Read
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Thousands of council jobs 'at risk'
Mar 01 2010 | National News
Tens of thousands of council jobs in England could be at risk over the next five years as local authorities struggle with the fall-out from the recession, according to a survey. Read
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Brown lays down policing challenge
Mar 01 2010 | National News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown will urge local authorities to ensure that funding for the police is protected from spending cuts as the main parties continue to gear up for a general election. Read
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TV chefs mourn River Cafe boss
Mar 01 2010 | National News
Rose Gray, co-founder of the River Cafe restaurant, has died at the age of 71 after a long battle with cancer. Read
