Nov
2009
Articles from 20th Nov 2009
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'No need' to keep troops in Germany
Nov 20 2009 | National News
British troops could be withdrawn from Germany for good, nearly 70 years after the end of the Second World War, if the Conservatives win the general election. Read
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Stars out for BBC Children in Need
Nov 20 2009 | National News
Children in Need burst into life in its usual blaze of colour as BBC big guns pulled out the stops in a bid to smash last year's fundraising total of £38 million. Read
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Kidnap couple's captors 'impatient'
Nov 20 2009 | National News
The British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates said their captors were "losing patience" and they could be killed within a week. Read
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Town holds 100th repatriation event
Nov 20 2009 | National News
The widow of a soldier killed in Afghanistan bravely clutched a teddy bear as she watched his coffin pass through a town hosting its 100th repatriation ceremony. Read
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Brown 'an optimist' over UK economy
Nov 20 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown has brushed aside gloomy economic news, insisting he remained an "optimist" over the future of the country's finances. Read
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Cut-off plan over illegal downloads
Nov 20 2009 | National News
The Government has unveiled legislation designed to make Britain a "global digital capital", including plans to cut off people who repeatedly download music and films illegally. Read
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Carjacker convicted of GBH on woman
Nov 20 2009 | National News
A carjacker has been convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to a mother of four by running her over in her own vehicle. Read
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Policeman dies amid flooding chaos
Nov 20 2009 | National News
The body found in the search for a hero police constable swept away when a bridge collapsed in floods has been confirmed as Pc Bill Barker. Read
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Widow pays tribute to 'best friend'
Nov 20 2009 | National News
The widow of a hero police constable swept away when a bridge collapsed in floods has paid a moving tribute to her husband. Read
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Pc swept away by floods found dead
Nov 20 2009 | National News
The body found in the search for a hero police constable swept away when a bridge collapsed in floods has been confirmed as Pc Bill Barker. Read
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FRI PM: Consumers urged to beware council tax scam
Nov 20 2009 | National News
CONSUMERS were warned to be vigilant today after it emerged fraudsters were trying to trick people into handing over their bank account details through a council tax scam. Read
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'Dream' man free after killing wife
Nov 20 2009 | National News
A man who strangled his wife during a nightmare in the belief he was attacking an intruder has walked free from court after the case against him was withdrawn. Read
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1,900 jobs go as off-licences close
Nov 20 2009 | National News
Administrators of Threshers owner First Quench have announced another swathe of store closures and more than 1,900 job losses. Read
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Body found in search for missing Pc
Nov 20 2009 | National News
A body has been found in the search for a hero police constable swept away when a bridge collapsed during the floods. Read
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'Gangbos' extended to 14-year-olds
Nov 20 2009 | National News
Powers aimed at tackling violent gangs are to be extended to children as young as 14. Read
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Man who gouged out eyeball jailed
Nov 20 2009 | National News
A man who gouged out his ex-girlfriend's eye and threw it away has been jailed for 12 years. Read
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Bank loses wheelchair access appeal
Nov 20 2009 | National News
The Royal Bank of Scotland has lost its appeal over a ruling that it failed to cater for the wheelchair access needs of a disabled teenager who was awarded £6,500 damages. Read
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Prison warning for cowboy clampers
Nov 20 2009 | National News
Cowboy wheelclampers could be jailed for up to five years under tough new Government regulations. Read
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Expenses-row MP denies 'house ban'
Nov 20 2009 | National News
The head of the Commons committee that deals with MPs' expenses abuse has dismissed an allegation that his wife banned him from the constituency home he claimed for as "akin to Harry Potter". Read
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FRI AM: No replay for Republic of Ireland and France game
Nov 20 2009 | National News
FIFA today dashed the Republic of Ireland’s hopes replaying their World Cup qualifying play-off with France. Read
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Gang 'killed people for their fat'
Nov 20 2009 | National News
Police say a gang in the Peruvian jungle has been killing people and draining fat from the corpses to sell on the black market for use in cosmetics. Read
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Floods cause devastation in Cumbria
Nov 20 2009 | National News
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes in Cumbria after flooding of 'biblical proportions'. Read
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Officer missing as bridge collapses
Nov 20 2009 | National News
A search has been launched for a police officer who went missing after a bridge collapsed during heavy flooding. Read
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Vicks nasal spray in health alert
Nov 20 2009 | National News
Thousands of Vicks nasal sprays are being recalled amid fears they could contain a dangerous bacteria. Read
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Police resign threat over Tory plan
Nov 20 2009 | National News
Chief constables could resign if a Tory government presses ahead with plans to put police forces under the control of directly-elected local commissioners Read
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Policeman missing in flooding drama
Nov 20 2009 | National News
A search has been launched for a police officer who went missing after a bridge collapsed during heavy flooding. Read
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Council chiefs want cut in red tape
Nov 20 2009 | National News
Needless centrally-imposed red tape is costing councils £4.5 billion a year which they need to fund vital services, town hall chiefs have said. Read
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Extend scrappage scheme, urges CBI
Nov 20 2009 | National News
The leader of Britain's biggest business group has urged the Government to extend the car scrappage scheme until the general election to help the recovery from recession and boost employment. Read
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Ex-NHS chief backs greater freedom
Nov 20 2009 | National News
A former head of the NHS under Labour has shown support for a Tory policy to free the health service from tight Government control. Read
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Critics rap EU's unknown double act
Nov 20 2009 | National News
Europe's new political double act are facing a baptism of fire over their credentials for two of the most important EU posts ever created. Read
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GCSE exam grades 'are too generous'
Nov 20 2009 | National News
Two of England's biggest exams boards are still being too generous when awarding grades for GCSE science, Ofqual has said. Read
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Call for greater NHS freedom
Nov 20 2009 | National News
A former head of the NHS under Labour has shown support for a Tory policy to free the health service from tight Government control. Read
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Dead due home in 100th repatriation
Nov 20 2009 | National News
Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan are due to be returned to Britain in the 100th repatriation ceremony to pass through the market town of Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire. Read
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£10m blitz on anti-social behaviour
Nov 20 2009 | National News
The Government is to spend £10 million ensuring measures to tackle anti-social behaviour are properly used. Read
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Wogan hosts Children in Need night
Nov 20 2009 | National News
Doctor Who, Strictly Come Dancing and Casualty are due to be part of the spectacular party for BBC Children in Need, hosted by Sir Terry Wogan, Tess Daly and Alesha Dixon. Read
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Oprah Winfrey to end her talk show
Nov 20 2009 | National News
US TV star Oprah Winfrey is due to announce that her talk show will end in 2011 after its 25th season on the air. Read
