Feb
2010
Articles from 8th Feb 2010
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Denis Kilcommons: Keep me warm in a climate change jail
Feb 08 2010 | Denis Kilcommons
CLIMATE Secretary Ed Miliband has declared war on climate change sceptics. Read
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Earthquake saviours
Feb 08 2010 | Comment
IT is refreshing to hear of the rescue efforts undertaken by Huddersfield people in Haiti. Read
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Dignified appeal
Feb 08 2010 | Comment
A COLD, grey day in Birkby but a ray of hope. Read
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Martail Arts: Kane Academy trio land medals against leading Europeans
Feb 08 2010 | Other Sports
HUDDERSFIELD’S Kane Academy martial arts team landed medals against some top-ranked competitors from across Europe. Read
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Huddersfield Town boss: Draw is disappointment but we can still do it
Feb 08 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
LEE CLARK says Town’s failure to best Carlisle United has added to the need for a fourth away League I win of the season at Brighton tomorrow. Read
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Kids show off creative skills
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE talents of youth club members were in the spotlight during a mayoral visit. Read
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Indoor Games: Hudds and District Winter games league results
Feb 08 2010 | Other Sports
LATEST results from the Huddersfield Liberal Clubs Winter Games League are: Read
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Table Tennis: Police win to move second
Feb 08 2010 | Other Sports
THE POLICE B team leapfrogged Kingsmith 200+ into second place in Section 2B of the Huddersfield Table Tennis League after pulling off a 6-4 victory at the Kingsmith Eng venue. Read
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Huddersfield Town accept £500 fine for MK Dons skirmish as fair
Feb 08 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
CHIEF executive Nigel Clibbens says Town are satisfied with their treatment by the Football Association after being fined £500 and ordered to pay a further £100 costs for failing to control their players during the League I clash with MK Dons in December. Read
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Gospel expert signs book at Huddersfield church
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
BRITISH gospel expert Steve Smith was back in his home town for a special event. Read
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Billiards: Open Billiards league results
Feb 08 2010 | Snooker News
A STRING of fluent breaks from John Ingleby helped him claw back the 130-point deficit on handicap to beat Albert Hitchen 200-145 in the SMileS Open Billiards League. Read
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Youth group fights for jobs and education
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GROUP campaigning for more jobs and financial help for young people has been set up. Read
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RNLI award to Sheila Eastwood
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE Royal National Lifeboat Institution has presented an award to one of its long serving members in Holmfirth. Read
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Amateur RU: Huddersfield back on track in big win over Broadstreet
Feb 08 2010 | Rugby Union News
HUDDERSFIELD finally got their season back on track as they blitzed Broadstreet 42-0 to register their first National II North win in 11 outings. Read
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Costume drama at Lindley infants School
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
LINDLEY Infant School was treated to a taste of the theatre. Read
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Fresh: Review of Invictus
Feb 08 2010 | Wow!
INVICTUS(12A, 113 mins) 8.5/10 Read
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Fresh: Review of The Princess And The Frog
Feb 08 2010 | Wow!
THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG (U, 97 mins) 6.5/10 Read
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Match report: Huddersfield Town 1 - 1 Carlisle United
Feb 08 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
MANY among the Galpharm faithful will say this was two points lost, but at least Town weren’t defeated. Read
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Huddersfield Town's Anthony Pilkington: We must improve
Feb 08 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
ANTHONY PILKINGTON surveyed Town’s 1-1 home draw with Carlisle United – and held his hands up. Read
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Fresh: Review of Youth In Revolt
Feb 08 2010 | Wow!
YOUTH IN REVOLT(15, 89 mins) 6/10 Read
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Huddersfield Giants' Bruno is now one of our top men: Nathan Brown
Feb 08 2010 | Huddersfield Giants News
GIANTS coach Nathan Brown has already hinted Michael Lawrence could keep star centre Paul Whatuira out of the Super League XV frame for at least another week. Read
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Fresh: Hot Chip tour heads north
Feb 08 2010 | Wow!
FIVE headed electro-pop geeks Hot Chip are returning to the live arena this month. Read
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Fresh: New music reviewed
Feb 08 2010 | Wow!
PLACEBO: Bright Lights.A great band in full flow and that comes right across in this stadium-friendly rippling rock that suddenly starts to strut its stuff. Read
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Fresh: This weeks gigs listings
Feb 08 2010 | Wow!
TONIGHT Read
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SoundBite: 08/02/10
Feb 08 2010 | Wow!
Bands play Limetree fest Read
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Fresh speaks to Tinie Tempah ahead of his Leeds show
Feb 08 2010 | Wow!
An opening slot at last summer’s Wireless Festival was an important moment for Tinie Tempah. Read
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Fresh competition: win tickets to the comedy cellar at LBT
Feb 08 2010 | Arts News
OUR ever-popular comedy caption competition is back! Read
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Style File: Benaiah Matheson
Feb 08 2010 | Wow!
Age: 24 Read
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Florist celebrates industry nod
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD florist is bloomin’ proud after receiving a top industry accolade. Read
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Golden wedding: Wynne and Trevor Blackburn
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
NEWSOME couple Wynne and Trevor Blackburn will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a weekend in the Dales with all the family. Read
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Golden Wedding: Carlton and Mary Mellor
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A COUPLE who have raised thousands of pounds for charity are celebrating their golden wedding. Read
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M & S chief defends £15m pay package
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A STAGGERING £15 million pay package for incoming Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland was defended by the retailer’s current chief, Sir Stuart Rose. Read
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New view likely on UK economic situation
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CLEARER picture on consumer spending may emerge this week as firms including Thomas Cook and Diageo are among those due to update the City. Read
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Web Forum: Top tales
Feb 08 2010 | Unsorted
HERE are the most viewed stories on www.examiner.co.uk last week: Read
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Letters: Time to get utilities to repair road damage
Feb 08 2010 | Reader Letters
HUDDERSFIELD, by the very nature of its industrial background, has an old infrastructure that, in many places, is crumbling and frequently needs repair in order to maintain services. Read
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The Cliffites panto group back from the ashes...Oh yes it is!
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A PANTOMIME group is back from the ashes... Oh yes it is! Read
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Elland road works in a bid to improve pedestrian facilities
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
WORK on improving safety for children walking to and from Elland schools will start next Monday and last for three weeks. Read
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Poet Craig Bradley’s big Asian adventure
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MADCAP children’s poet Craig Bradley is on his biggest adventure yet. Read
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Huddersfield police are taking notes on burglar's clothes
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CRACK team of “fashion police” are on patrol in Huddersfield – and criminals are being warned. Read
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Huddersfield medical pair save thousands of lives in Haiti
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO Huddersfield medical professionals are back – after life-saving missions in earthquake-ravaged Haiti. Read
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Penalty tickets for illegally-parked Huddersfield Town fans in Rawtorpe
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE have punished soccer fans for illegal parking. Read
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Greens choose Chas Ball for Colne Valley fight
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
COLNE Valley Greens have adopted local resident and campaigner, Chas Ball, as parliamentary candidate. Read
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Huddersfield Giants' Fa'alogo: I’ve got a debut try but there’s more to come
Feb 08 2010 | Huddersfield Giants News
DAVID FA’ALOGO celebrated scoring a try on his Giants Super League debut against Bradford Bulls and today declared: “The best is yet to come!” Read
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New drop-in centre in Dewsbury for cancer patients
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NEW drop-in centre has been launched to help people suffering from cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Read
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TV spotlight falls on Huddersfield suicide bomber Jermaine Lindsay
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE spotlight falls tonight on Huddersfield July 7 suicide bomber Jermaine Lindsay. Read
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Mystery surrounds Huddersfield's Beaumont Street Studios closure
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MYSTERY surrounds the sudden closure of Beaumont Street Studios. Read
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Meltham OAP, 87, robbed at home
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A GANG forced their way into an elderly woman’s house and took cash in a daylight robbery. Read
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Success of youth project in Deighton
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
AN innovative project to steer young people in Deighton away from crime is a success. Read
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Homeless man rescued from blazing shed at Holmfirth
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HOMELESS man suffered minor burns after a fire started in a shed in which he was living. Read
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Huge crowds turn out for Marsden’s Imbolc Festival - amazing picture special
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
MARSDEN erupted into a spectacular fire show as the village staged the annual Imbolc Festival. Read
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New appeal over fugitive Shahid Mohammed as Birkby fire memorial is dedicated
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THREE men united by a terrible grief made an emotional plea for help. Read
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Police raid Huddersfield lap-dancing club after sex for sale allegations
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A LAP dancing club owner has been arrested over claims he was employing a 16-year-old Romanian stripper. Read
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88 Noodle Bar takeaway and The Flying Circus pub in Huddersfield licensing raids
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A CHINESE takeaway that has been dogged by problems was shut by police Šin a massive licensing crackdown. Read
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15,000 university posts 'face axe'
Feb 08 2010 | National News
More than 15,000 university posts could be axed over the next few years as a result of budget cuts, a higher education union warned. Read
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Brown to pledge care 'revolution'
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Gordon Brown is to promise a "personalised" revolution in health and social care, with one-to-one support at home for all cancer patients. Read
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Muslim community 'could do more'
Feb 08 2010 | National News
The Muslim community could do more to help identify would-be jihadis, a senior police officer has said. Read
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Youth unemployment warning issued
Feb 08 2010 | National News
The UK could miss out on thousands of future nurses, plumbers and teachers because of the level of youth unemployment, a new report has claimed. Read
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More troop casualties 'likely'
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth warned of likely British casualties as troops prepared to take part in a major international offensive against insurgents in Afghanistan. Read
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Straw to face Iraq Inquiry again
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Jack Straw is to return to the Chilcot Inquiry to face questions about why he rejected advice that the Iraq war was illegal. Read
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Stormont challenge after agreement
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Northern Ireland's political leaders will face the first challenge in implementing the landmark agreement to save the region's power-sharing government. Read
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Saints win Super Bowl
Feb 08 2010 | National News
New Orleans Saints have clinched the Super Bowl XLIV in a victory hailed as the most popular in the history of the competition. Read
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Toyota to announce action on Prius
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Toyota is preparing to announce plans to deal with braking problems in its prized Prius hybrid amid reports it had decided to issue a recall for the vehicle in Japan. Read
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New blast of cold weather forecast
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Britain will feel a lot colder this week and see some snow in a fresh blast of wintry weather, forecasters have said. Read
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League I roundup: Leeds United draw, Norwich City beaten and Swindon held
Feb 08 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
LEEDS missed the chance to go back to the top of League I as they were held 2-2 by Hartlepool. Read
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Super Bowl: New Orleans Saints beat Indianapolis Colts 31 to 17
Feb 08 2010 | Other Sports
SUPER Bowl MVP Drew Brees dedicated victory to the city of New Orleans as the Saints began celebrating their 31-17 win over Indianapolis Colts in Miami. Read
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MON AM: Yorkshire astronaut blasts off in Endeavour space shuttle in Monday morning NASA launch
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A NORTH Yorkshire-born astronaut is hoping to blast off into orbit after the weekend’s planned launch of a Nasa mission was scuppered by bad weather. Read
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La Tasca firm attracts buyout interest
Feb 08 2010 | Latest National Business News
LA Tasca and Ha Ha Bar & Grill owner Bay Restaurants is being circled by private equity-backed firms keen to snap up the group, it was reported today. Read
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Huddersfield Town Monday match review webchat 12.30pm - details here
Feb 08 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
WAS it a point gained or two points dropped? Read
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Vodafone secures Oracle contract
Feb 08 2010 | Latest National Business News
MOBILE phone giant Vodafone today unveiled a four-year contract to provide services to more than 16,000 staff at technology giant Oracle. Read
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ITV fined over jungle rat killing
Feb 08 2010 | National News
ITV has been fined for animal cruelty after contestants on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! killed and ate a rat. Read
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Developer St Mowden forecasts profits revival
Feb 08 2010 | Latest National Business News
REGIONAL developer St Mowden today said it saw "important signs of improvement" in the property market despite wider annual losses. Read
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Financial turmoil leads to £10bn dividend cut
Feb 08 2010 | Latest National Business News
DIVIDEND payouts for investors in UK companies fell £10 billion last year and will continue to disappoint in 2010, a report said today. Read
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Endeavour headed for Space Station
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Endeavour and six astronauts have rocketed into orbit on what is expected to be the last night-time launch for the shuttle programme. Read
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New owners rule out second runway for Gatwick
Feb 08 2010 | Latest National Business News
GATWICK'S new owners have ruled out at a second runway at the West Sussex airport for the foreseeable future, it was revealed today. Read
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Monday morning market opening: Mining stocks help pull FTSE upwards
Feb 08 2010 | Latest National Business News
A STRONG session for mining stocks following a positive trading update from Xstrata helped the FTSE 100 Index pull out of its tailspin today. Read
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MON AM: Huddersfield Town's on-loan winger Ainsworth - I can't handle another season on the bench
Feb 08 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
HUDDERSFIELD Town's on loan winger Lionel Ainsworth has said he has no idea what is in Lee Clark's mind for his future. Read
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MON AM: Mirfield Tory councillor's son suspended from party for using Nazi terms
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A TOP Tory activist has been suspended from the party after using Nazi terms. Read
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MON AM: Bradford City boss Stuart McCall resigns
Feb 08 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
BRADFORD City boss Stuart McCall has resigned. McCall met with joint-chairman Julian Rhodes on Monday to discuss his future after Saturday's 1-0 home defeat by Bury left them 16th in the table. "It's coming to a stage now where it is time for somebody new to come in. It's just not meant to be," McCall told BBC Radio Leeds after the Shakers defeat. Read
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Afghan deaths level with Falklands
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Two British troops have died in Afghanistan, bringing the UK death toll in the conflict level with that of the 1982 Falklands War. Read
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Paramilitary group's arms destroyed
Feb 08 2010 | National News
A republican paramilitary group which killed more than 100 people during the Northern Ireland Troubles has announced that it has decommissioned its weapons. Read
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Positive outlook boosts mining shares
Feb 08 2010 | Latest National Business News
MINING firms rallied on the London stock market today after two blue chip players provided welcome cheer for investors. Read
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Ethel Austin in administration again
Feb 08 2010 | Latest National Business News
THE future of 76-year-old discount retailer Ethel Austin was once more under threat today after the group called in administrators for the second time in two years. Read
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Labour suspends fraud charge MPs
Feb 08 2010 | National News
The three Labour MPs facing criminal charges over their expenses claims have been suspended from the party. Read
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Record number apply for uni places
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Record numbers of students have applied to university this year, figures have showed - fuelling fears that tens of thousands of applicants will be denied places. Read
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Gazza held in drink-drive probe
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Former England football star Paul Gascoigne is being quizzed by police after he was arrested on suspicion of being drunk in charge of a vehicle. Read
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New iPhone app keeps track of MP
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Want to know what your local MP is doing? There's an app for that. Read
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MON PM: Two arrests over West Yorkshire arson attack
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a series of fires in Bradford left two people injured. Read
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Met commander guilty of misconduct
Feb 08 2010 | National News
A top Scotland Yard officer has been found guilty of threatening and falsely arresting a man in a petty row over money. Read
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Brown targets National Care Service
Feb 08 2010 | National News
People aged over 65 could be given a right to up to six weeks' support to enable them to remain in their own homes after a stay in hospital or residential care, a fall or an illness, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said. Read
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Endeavour heads to Space Station
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Endeavour and six astronauts have rocketed into orbit on what is expected to be the last night-time launch for the shuttle programme. Read
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MON PM: Arrest in connection with Adam O'Toole hit and run incident
Feb 08 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
POLICE have arrested a man in connection with the death of student Adam O'Toole. Read
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Met commander jailed for misconduct
Feb 08 2010 | National News
A top Scotland Yard officer has been jailed for assaulting and falsely arresting a man in a petty row over money. Read
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Prout gets life for wife's murder
Feb 08 2010 | National News
A wealthy landowner has been given a life jail term for the murder of his estranged wife, whose body has never been found. Read
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Mills plans 'celeb disability' show
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Heather Mills has revealed plans for a reality TV show in which celebrities will live with a disability for a week. Read
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I didn't block Iraq debate: Straw
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Former foreign secretary Jack Straw has denied blocking detailed cabinet discussion on the attorney general's advice on the legality of military action against Iraq. Read
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Gazza bailed over takeaway row
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Former England football star Paul Gascoigne has been released on police bail after being questioned on suspicion of being drunk in charge of a vehicle. Read
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Brown 'out of touch' over expenses
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Gordon Brown has been accused of being out of touch on the expenses scandal after Labour withdrew the party whip from the three MPs being prosecuted. Read
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Afghan deaths reach Falklands level
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Britain must hold its resolve in Afghanistan, the Defence Secretary has insisted, as the UK death toll equalled that of the Falklands War. Read
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Jackson's doctor ready to surrender
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Michael Jackson's doctor plans to surrender to authorities at a courthouse within hours, his lawyer has said. Read
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Man tried to cut off ex-wife's head
Feb 08 2010 | National News
A man attempted to cut off the head of his ex-wife after he had psychotic delusions that she was planning to murder him, a court has been told. Read
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Fraud charge MPs' exit cash frozen
Feb 08 2010 | National News
The "golden goodbye" payments for three MPs facing criminal charges over their expenses will be suspended until legal proceedings are over, Commons Speaker John Bercow has said. Read
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Doctor charged over Jackson death
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Michael Jackson's doctor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter over the pop singer's death. Read
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UK Afghan deaths top Falklands war
Feb 08 2010 | National News
The UK death toll in Afghanistan has topped that of the Falklands war following the death of the 256th British soldier. Read
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Doctor denies Jackson death charge
Feb 08 2010 | National News
Michael Jackson's doctor has appeared in court in the US charged over the star's death. Read
