Apr
2010
Articles from 16th Apr 2010
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Polls: Lib Dems jump above Labour
Apr 16 2010 | National News
Nick Clegg's widely-praised performance in Thursday's TV debate has catapulted the Liberal Democrats ahead of Labour in the race for the General Election, according to a new poll. Read
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Goldman Sachs accused of fraud
Apr 16 2010 | National News
Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs has been accused of defrauding investors in a civil lawsuit filed by America's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Read
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Some hope as flight chaos continues
Apr 16 2010 | National News
Aviation officials have opened up the possibility of some transatlantic flights resuming as the volcanic ash cloud continued to cause travel chaos. Read
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Sahil kidnap suspect killed
Apr 16 2010 | National News
The main suspect in the Pakistan kidnapping of five-year-old British boy Sahil Saeed has been killed attempting to escape. Read
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Postmistress murder: Man charged
Apr 16 2010 | National News
The husband of a postmistress who was found dead at their village shop has been charged with her murder, police said. Read
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Council toxic waste defects payout
Apr 16 2010 | National News
A council found negligent in its reclamation of an old steelworks site - blamed for causing birth defects - has agreed to pay compensation to the children affected. Read
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Crowds cheer bomb disposal experts
Apr 16 2010 | National News
Thousands of people welcomed home 200 bomb disposal experts lauded as heroes for their work in Afghanistan. Read
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Single mother soldier wins £17,000
Apr 16 2010 | National News
A single mother soldier who won a claim of race and sex discrimination against the Ministry of Defence was awarded £17,016 by an employment tribunal. Read
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Taliban snatch UN workers
Apr 16 2010 | National News
Five UN workers were kidnapped by the Taliban in Afghanistan in the same northern province where four German soldiers were killed. Read
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Flights disrupted for next two days
Apr 16 2010 | National News
The volcanic ash cloud passing over the UK is expected to cause "significant disruption" to air services for at least the next 48 hours, Transport Secretary Lord Adonis said. Read
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Teachers vote for tests boycott
Apr 16 2010 | National News
Teachers have backed a boycott of next month's Sats tests for 11-year-olds, two unions announced. Read
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Volcanic ash sparks health warning
Apr 16 2010 | National News
People with lung conditions like emphysema and asthma should stay indoors if volcanic ash starts to settle, a spokesman for the World Health Organisation said. Read
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Ash leaves most flights grounded
Apr 16 2010 | National News
Some Irish and Scottish flights and specially-allowed services from Manchester have been able to operate but nearly all English services remained grounded. Read
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Girl dies after takeaway shooting
Apr 16 2010 | National News
A teenage girl who was shot in the neck at a takeaway restaurant has died, Scotland Yard said. Read
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Debate boosts Lib Dems in polls
Apr 16 2010 | National News
The Liberal Democrats enjoyed a surge in support at the expense of Labour, according to a poll after the first leaders' debate. Read
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Gazza denies drink-drive charge
Apr 16 2010 | National News
Former England football star Paul Gascoigne has pleaded not guilty to drink driving. Read
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Jarvis job hopes amid rescue plan
Apr 16 2010 | National News
Union leaders raised hopes that a rescue plan could save the 1,200 jobs lost following the collapse of rail maintenance firm Jarvis. Read
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Man wins infected blood payout case
Apr 16 2010 | National News
An award-winning composer who contracted HIV and Hepatitis C through NHS treatment with contaminated blood products has won his legal challenge over compensation payments. Read
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Cheryl Cole rape threat: Arrest after text to Dermot O'Leary
Apr 16 2010 | National News
A teenager has been arrested by police investigating a rape threat against Cheryl Cole, officers said. Read
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Most UK flights remain grounded
Apr 16 2010 | National News
All but a few flights in and out of the UK will remain grounded until 1am on Saturday, it has been announced. Read
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Tories target Clegg after victory
Apr 16 2010 | National News
The Tories turned their fire on "eccentric" Liberal Democrat policies after Nick Clegg emerged as the clear winner in a clutch of instant opinion polls following Thursday's historic leaders' debate. Read
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Health warning over ash particles
Apr 16 2010 | National News
Health advice has been issued as ash from the volcanic eruption in Iceland fell towards the ground in some parts of the UK. Read
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Hidden cost of 'sickness presence'
Apr 16 2010 | National News
The cost of employees struggling into work when ill could match the £13 billion bill for sickness absence, according to new research. Read
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Ban trans fats 'to improve health'
Apr 16 2010 | National News
Banning trans fats from the UK would save thousands of lives and prevent thousands of heart attacks every year, experts said today. Read
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Flights still grounded by ash cloud
Apr 16 2010 | National News
Britain faces further travel chaos after most flights in and out of the UK were grounded until Friday night. Read
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Gazza faces drink-driving charge
Apr 16 2010 | National News
Former England football star Paul Gascoigne is set to appear in court charged with drink-driving. Read
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Mephedrone dealers told: We're after you!
Apr 16 2010 | National News
Police have been told to crack down on mephedrone dealers rather than users as the party drug became illegal. Read
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Clegg riding high after TV debate
Apr 16 2010 | National News
Nick Clegg's General Election campaign is enjoying a substantial boost, according to a string of polls which rated him the victor of Britain's first televised leaders' debate. Read
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Body language expert's verdict
Apr 16 2010 | National News
Nick Clegg was the nice guy, Gordon Brown the alpha male, with David Cameron playing the role of polished but anxious performer - that was the verdict of body language experts. Read
