Mar
2010
Articles from 22nd Mar 2010
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'Party drug' probe after death
Mar 22 2010 | National News
A 24-year-old woman is believed to be the latest victim of "party drug" mephedrone, police said. Read
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MPs suspended amid lobbying row
Mar 22 2010 | National News
Three former Cabinet ministers have been suspended by the Labour Party over allegations they were prepared to use their position to influence government policy for cash. Read
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B&B row couple 'touched' by offers
Mar 22 2010 | National News
A gay couple who claimed they were turned away from a bed and breakfast because of their sexuality have said they have been inundated with messages of support. Read
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Sergeant mistook drink for weapon
Mar 22 2010 | National News
A policeman struck a G20 protester twice with a metal baton after mistaking a carton of orange juice in her hand for a weapon, a court has heard. Read
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Frank Bruno leads tributes to 'Arry
Mar 22 2010 | National News
Tributes have been paid to BBC commentator Harry Carpenter - dubbed the Voice of Boxing. Read
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Strike costing BA £7m a day
Mar 22 2010 | National News
British Airways today said Unite's three-day strike would cost it around £21 million. Read
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Barrister 'paid £1m from Legal Aid'
Mar 22 2010 | National News
A barrister was paid nearly £1 million from the public purse for legal aid work last year, official figures have revealed. Read
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G20 police trial missing 'victim'
Mar 22 2010 | National News
The trial of a police officer accused of assaulting a G20 protester was hanging in the balance after the alleged victim failed to turn up to give evidence. Read
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Cameron's wife expecting baby
Mar 22 2010 | National News
Samantha Cameron is expecting a baby in September, it has been announced. Read
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Call to fine Albarn over cigarette
Mar 22 2010 | National News
An anti-smoking charity has called for Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn to be prosecuted for smoking a cigarette on stage on the first night of a tour. Read
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G20 police trial missing 'vicitm'
Mar 22 2010 | National News
The trial of a police officer accused of assaulting a G20 protester was hanging in the balance after the alleged victim failed to turn up to give evidence. Read
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Boxing's Harry Carpenter dies
Mar 22 2010 | National News
BBC boxing commentator Harry Carpenter has died, a spokesman for his family said. Read
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Matalan murderer jailed for life
Mar 22 2010 | National News
A gang member who stabbed a store manager to death during a botched raid has been given a life sentence. Read
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BA strike leader urges fresh talks
Mar 22 2010 | National News
The leader of striking British Airways cabin crew has made a fresh appeal for talks to end their dispute, which he said had cost the airline tens of millions of pounds. Read
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PM rejects lobbying inquiry calls
Mar 22 2010 | National News
Downing Street has dismissed Conservative calls for a Government inquiry into alleged lobbying of Whitehall departments by former Cabinet ministers, including Stephen Byers. Read
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2012 Olympics ticket register opens
Mar 22 2010 | National News
Anyone wanting tickets for the Olympics can now register online. Read
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Super-fast broadband for all pledge
Mar 22 2010 | National News
Gordon Brown has set out plans to ensure super-fast broadband for every home, in a move he claimed could slash billions from public service costs and create more than 250,000 jobs. Read
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Top officer urges policing review
Mar 22 2010 | National News
The head of police chiefs in England and Wales has called for a fundamental review of all aspects of policing following the general election. Read
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Byers asks watchdog for lobby probe
Mar 22 2010 | National News
One of the former ministers embroiled in the lobbying row said he had asked Parliament's sleaze watchdog to investigate his conduct. Read
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Businesses call for BA strike talks
Mar 22 2010 | National News
The UK's reputation is being hit by the British Airways strike, business leaders warned, as both sides in the dispute continued to argue fiercely over the impact of the industrial action. Read
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Disabled victims need more help
Mar 22 2010 | National News
Prosecutors and police said they need to do more to help disabled victims of hate crime. Read
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Huntley back in prison after attack
Mar 22 2010 | National News
Soham murderer Ian Huntley is back in prison after an attack by a fellow inmate left him needing hospital treatment. Read
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Pollution 'causing early deaths'
Mar 22 2010 | National News
Air pollution is causing the early deaths of up to 50,000 people a year and making thousands more ill - but the Government is failing to take enough action to tackle the problem, MPs have said. Read
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Obama healthcare overhaul approved
Mar 22 2010 | National News
The US House of Representatives has approved historic healthcare legislation which has been at the heart of President Barack Obama's mission in the White House. Read
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Olivier triumph for Rachel Weisz
Mar 22 2010 | National News
Oscar winners Rachel Weisz and Dame Maggie Smith have scooped two standout Laurence Olivier prizes at the glitzy theatre awards ceremony. Read
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Pressure grows for lobbying probe
Mar 22 2010 | National News
Pressure is mounting for a sleaze probe after several senior Labour MPs were filmed apparently offering their expertise for cash. Read
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BA cabin crew strike for third day
Mar 22 2010 | National News
British Airways cabin crew have begun their third day of strike action as airline management and union leaders continue their war of words. Read
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Huntley 'slashed' by fellow inmate
Mar 22 2010 | National News
Soham murderer Ian Huntley is in hospital after reportedly having his throat slashed by a fellow prison inmate. Read
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Tiger Woods tells of comeback fears
Mar 22 2010 | National News
Disgraced golfer Tiger Woods has revealed he is "nervous" about making his golf comeback next month as he admitted he had been "living a lie". Read
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PM offers universal fast broadband
Mar 22 2010 | National News
Gordon Brown is setting out plans to ensure super-fast broadband for every home in a move he claims could slash billions from public service costs and create more than 250,000 jobs. Read
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Seaweed bread 'key to obesity'
Mar 22 2010 | National News
Seaweed bread could be the answer to the obesity epidemic, scientists have said. Read
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Households 'now £17,000 worse off'
Mar 22 2010 | National News
The average household is more than £17,000 worse off than they were at the start of the recession, a research has shown. Read
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Economic recovery 'remains fragile'
Mar 22 2010 | National News
The UK's economic recovery will not pick up pace until the middle of next year, a business group has warned. Read
