Apr
2011
Articles from 16th Apr 2011
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Osborne accused of AV scare tactics
Apr 16 2011 | National News
George Osborne has been accused of trying to "frighten" voters off changing the voting system in an outspoken attack by former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown. Read
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Drivers face motorway nightmare
Apr 16 2011 | National News
Transport officials have said that it could be Monday morning before parts of the fire-damaged M1 can be reopened, creating an ongoing traffic nightmare for motorists. Read
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M1 lane reopens following blaze
Apr 16 2011 | National News
Part of the stricken M1 has reopened after being closed for more than 36 hours, easing congestion for sports fans and Easter holidaymakers. Read
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Inquiry urged into singer's death
Apr 16 2011 | National News
Hundreds of protesters have marched through central London to New Scotland Yard to call for a public inquiry into the death of reggae star Smiley Culture. Read
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M1 lane to reopen following blaze
Apr 16 2011 | National News
Part of the stricken M1 is set to reopen after being closed for more than 36 hours in a bid to ease congestion for sports fans and Easter holidaymakers. Read
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Arm rebels, urges ex-forces chief
Apr 16 2011 | National News
Allies should seek United Nations approval to arm and train Libyan rebels, a former head of the UK armed forces said, amid reports that the regime was using cluster bombs in its assault on Misrata. Read
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HMS Cumberland in final return home
Apr 16 2011 | National News
There were tears of sadness and joy as HMS Cumberland returned to its base to be decommissioned. Read
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Clegg seeks to calm Lib Dem fears
Apr 16 2011 | National News
Nick Clegg has attempted to calm Liberal Democrat fears of a hammering in next month's local elections - urging activists to "take the fight" to their Tory coalition partners. Read
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Clegg questions rules of succession
Apr 16 2011 | National News
The Deputy Prime Minister has said the rules governing the line of succession to the throne would appear to most people as "a little old fashioned" and a change of the rules is worth considering. Read
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Travel misery after M1 fire closure
Apr 16 2011 | National News
Disruption for sports fans and Easter holidaymakers is continuing as parts of the M1 remain closed in both directions after a fire. Read
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Runners ready for London Marathon
Apr 16 2011 | National News
With months of hard training behind them, 36,500 runners are counting down the hours until the London Marathon. Read
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Road rage victim sprayed in face
Apr 16 2011 | National News
Police are hunting a man over a rush-hour road-rage attack on the hard shoulder of a motorway. Read
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Sham marriage fixer faces UK exit
Apr 16 2011 | National News
A Ugandan man who was jailed for three years for arranging a sham marriage faces deportation on his release. Read
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Clarke: PM backs my prison plans
Apr 16 2011 | National News
Kenneth Clarke has denied being politically isolated over plans to reduce prisoner numbers, insisting his stance has the full support of David Cameron and Cabinet colleagues. Read
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Nato chief 'expecting extra planes'
Apr 16 2011 | National News
Nato's secretary general has said he expects member nations to provide extra ground-attack aircraft to strike Muammar Gaddafi's forces in Libya. Read
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Michael records royal wedding song
Apr 16 2011 | National News
George Michael has recorded a version of a Stevie Wonder song as a wedding gift to Prince William and Kate Middleton. Read
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Ex-Nigeria governor on fraud charge
Apr 16 2011 | National News
The former governor of a Nigerian state is due to appear in a London court after being charged with money laundering and fraud offences. Read
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Nato boss: We'll get more warplanes
Apr 16 2011 | National News
Nato's secretary general has said he expects member nations to provide extra ground-attack aircraft soon to strike Muammar Gaddafi's forces in Libya. Read
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RSC scoops top tourism accolade
Apr 16 2011 | National News
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has won a top tourism award. Read
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Body on line causes radio show cut
Apr 16 2011 | National News
A flagship BBC radio current affairs show had to be cancelled after guests including employment minister Chris Grayling were unable to get to the live recording because of a body on a railway line. Read
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Survey: Fraud means higher premiums
Apr 16 2011 | National News
Fraudulent home insurance claims are costing honest policyholders around £13 a year in higher premiums, research indicates. Read
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Chaos as blaze closes motorway
Apr 16 2011 | National News
Sports fans and holidaymakers wanting to get away for Easter are facing disruption as the M1 remains closed after a fire. Read
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US budget spending cuts plan backed
Apr 16 2011 | National News
The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives has adopted a dramatic 2012 budget plan that would cut the country's debt by revamping the decades-old system that guarantees medical insurance for Americans over 65 and to the poor and disabled. Read
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Man due in court over girl shooting
Apr 16 2011 | National News
A man is due to appear in court charged with the attempted murder of a five-year-old girl and a 35-year-old man following a shooting in south London. Read
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Housing scheme 'aids richer areas'
Apr 16 2011 | National News
Better-off parts of the country are benefiting by up to a fifth more than deprived neighbourhoods from a Government fund to encourage more homes to be built, Labour said. Read
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Clegg bid to calm fear on coalition
Apr 16 2011 | National News
Nick Clegg will urge Liberal Democrats to "take the fight" to the Tories in local elections on May 5 as he attempts to calm party fears over the impact of the national coalition. Read
