Jul
2011
Articles from 21st Jul 2011
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Ringo Starr honoured at Mojo awards
Jul 21 2011 | National News
A Beatle and a Beach Boy have both been honoured at a top music awards show. Read
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Artist Lucian Freud dies at 88
Jul 21 2011 | National News
British artist Lucian Freud has died at the age of 88. Read
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Query over James Murdoch evidence
Jul 21 2011 | National News
James Murdoch could be asked to clarify his evidence to the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee, chairman John Whittingdale has said. Read
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Watchdogs 'must look at News Corp'
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Media watchdogs should consider "very seriously" whether News Corporation remains a fit and proper organisation to run satellite TV company BSkyB, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said. Read
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EU leaders back new Greek debt deal
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Eurozone leaders are supporting a new bailout for debt-laden Greece with a lower interest rate and more time to pay it off. Read
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RAF man killed in Italy road crash
Jul 21 2011 | National News
An RAF man has been killed in a road accident in southern Italy. Read
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Britons held in 'troops plot' probe
Jul 21 2011 | National News
UK forces have arrested a British man and woman in Afghanistan amid fears they may have been planning an attack on British troops in the country. Read
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Andrew gives up trade envoy role
Jul 21 2011 | National News
The Duke of York is to step down from his role as the UK's roving business ambassador, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Read
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Conditions imposed on Baby P doctor
Jul 21 2011 | National News
A GP who failed to spot Baby P's abuse can return to work as a doctor but only under strict conditions, the General Medical Council has ruled. Read
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Crime warning as police face cuts
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Crime rates could jump as one in 10 police officers is axed under Government spending cuts, an official inquiry has warned. Read
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More time to quiz death probe nurse
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Detectives have been granted more time to question a nurse on suspicion of murder as they revealed two more deaths of patients at a hospital linked to allegations of sabotage. Read
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60 'lenient' sentences increased
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Sixty criminals had their sentences increased last year after the Court of Appeal ruled their original punishment was "unduly lenient". Read
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Two more hospital deaths probed
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Police are investigating the deaths of two more patients at the hospital linked to allegations of sabotage. Read
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Kenya case ruling 'a major victory'
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Four elderly Kenyans have won a "historic" ruling which takes them one step nearer to winning damages from the Government over alleged colonial atrocities during the Mau Mau uprising. Read
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Fourth 'sabotage' patient dies
Jul 21 2011 | National News
A fourth patient linked to allegations of sabotage at a Greater Manchester hospital has died. Read
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Andrew 'to give up trade role'
Jul 21 2011 | National News
The Duke of York is to step down from his role as the UK's roving business ambassador, according to reports. Read
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Barroso confident of eurozone deal
Jul 21 2011 | National News
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has said he is confident of a solution to the eurozone crisis as he arrived for emergency talks in Brussels. Read
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Shuttle Atlantis makes last landing
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Space shuttle Atlantis is back on Earth, and the shuttle era is over. Read
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'Justice' for murdered Lindsay
Jul 21 2011 | National News
The father of murdered British teacher Lindsay Hawker said his family has finally achieved justice after her killer was jailed for life in Japan. Read
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Shuttle prepares for final landing
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Space shuttle Atlantis is zooming back to Earth for the very last landing of America's 30-year shuttle programme. Read
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Go-ahead for Mau Mau torture case
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Four elderly Kenyans have been given the go-ahead by the High Court to sue the British Government over alleged colonial atrocities committed during the Mau Mau uprising. Read
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Clegg: 'Murky practices' revealed
Jul 21 2011 | National News
The phone hacking scandal has uncovered "murky practices and dodgy relationships" at the heart of Britain's establishment, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said. Read
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34,000 police jobs to be scrapped
Jul 21 2011 | National News
More than 34,000 police jobs will be lost as part of Government cuts, inspectors have ruled. Read
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Space shuttle nears final landing
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Space shuttle Atlantis is zooming back to Earth for the very last landing of America's 30-year shuttle programme. Read
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France and Germany agree debt deal
Jul 21 2011 | National News
France and Germany have agreed on a joint position hours before emergency talks in Brussels, where eurozone leaders have been urged to "do what it takes" to ensure the stability of the single currency. Read
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Retail sales in return to growth
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Retail sales returned to growth last month after stores started their summer sales early to attract cautious consumers, official figures show. Read
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Britons held in Afghan terror raid
Jul 21 2011 | National News
UK forces have arrested two Britons in Afghanistan amid fears they may have been planning an attack on British troops in the country. Read
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Scottish and Southern bills to rise
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Millions of customers of Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) face higher bills from September after the group became the third of the major suppliers to raise prices. Read
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British Taliban suspects arrested
Jul 21 2011 | National News
British armed forces have arrested two Britons in Afghanistan suspected of fighting for the Taliban. Read
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Greater cancer risk for tall people
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Taller people have an increased risk of cancer, including of the bowel, breast, kidney and brain, experts have said. Read
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Forces to find out impact of cuts
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Police forces are due to be told whether they can cope with controversial Government spending cuts. Read
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France and Germany united on Greece
Jul 21 2011 | National News
France and Germany have agreed on a joint position hours before emergency talks in Brussels, where eurozone leaders have been urged to "do what it takes" to ensure the stability of the single currency. Read
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Life for killer of Lindsay Hawker
Jul 21 2011 | National News
A Japanese court has sentenced a man to life in prison for the rape and murder of British teacher Lindsay Hawker. Read
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Eurozone leaders agree summit deal
Jul 21 2011 | National News
France and Germany have agreed on a joint position hours before emergency talks in Brussels, where eurozone leaders have been urged to "do what it takes" to ensure the stability of the single currency. Read
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France and Germany debt crisis deal
Jul 21 2011 | National News
French president Nicolas Sarkozy and German chancellor Angela Merkel have overcome differences and agreed on a common position before the emergency European debt crisis summit. Read
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Nurse held over 'sabotage' deaths
Jul 21 2011 | National News
A nurse arrested on suspicion of the murder of three patients remains in police custody. Read
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Lindsay Hawker killer awaits fate
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Relatives of British teacher Lindsay Hawker are in Japan to see her killer sentenced. Read
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Cameron pressured over BSkyB bid
Jul 21 2011 | National News
David Cameron is facing fresh pressure over claims he had discussions about the controversial Murdoch bid to take full control of BSkyB. Read
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Jellyfish warning for beach-goers
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water at UK beaches, scientists have warned that our coastal seas could be turned into a "jellyfish soup" this summer. Read
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Jobs go as fashion stores close
Jul 21 2011 | National News
A fashion chain formed following last year's collapse of Ethel Austin has been forced to shut 12 stores, making 181 staff redundant. Read
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Velodrome tipped for design prize
Jul 21 2011 | National News
The Olympic Velodrome building - dubbed "the Pringle" - will take on the Royal Shakespeare Company's new theatre complex as they compete for the UK's top architecture award. Read
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Online rail ticket price warning
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Some rail passengers may be paying too much for tickets when they shop online, a report by a train customer watchdog has said. Read
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Inflation hits consumer confidence
Jul 21 2011 | National News
Consumer confidence fell in June as high inflation and unemployment combined with low wage growth to weigh on households' spending power, a survey has revealed. Read
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Scholarships 'will motivate poor'
Jul 21 2011 | National News
University scholarships should be made available to poor 15-year-olds at every school and sixth-form college in England, Simon Hughes has said. Read
