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Three charged over Olympic 'fraud'

Huddersfield Examiner — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:05:20 GMT

Three people have been charged with fraud over allegations that Tottenham Hotspur Football Club spied on Olympic officials during its stadium bid.

Trio on Olympics Park fraud charges

Huddersfield Examiner — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:45:17 GMT

Three people have been charged with fraud over allegations of unlawful obtaining of information linked to the Olympic Park, Scotland Yard said.

Trio on Olympic Park fraud charges

Huddersfield Examiner — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:05:18 GMT

Three people have been charged with fraud over allegations of unlawful obtaining of information linked to the Olympic Park, Scotland Yard said.

Bank downbeat on growth prospects

Huddersfield Examiner — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:05:15 GMT

Economic growth will remain below pre-financial crisis levels for at least the next three years, Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King has warned.

Ennis wants to break 7,000-point barrier

Huddersfield Examiner — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:45:16 GMT

Olympic champion Jessica Ennis wants to become only the fourth woman ever to break the 7,000-point mark for the heptathlon.

Gerrard rates himself a 6/10 for England

Huddersfield Examiner — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 06:45:16 GMT

As Steven Gerrard prepares to win his landmark 100th cap, the England skipper has admitted his international career rates no better than six or seven out of 10.

Bank set to trim growth forecasts

Huddersfield Examiner — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:05:15 GMT

The Bank of England is expected to trim its growth forecasts as fears over the underlying health of the recovery overshadow the economy's recent return to growth.

Murray positive after memorable year

Huddersfield Examiner — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:45:13 GMT

Andy Murray was defeated but far from downcast as the curtain came down on the season of his life on Sunday night.

All over for Murray as Federer cruises

Huddersfield Examiner — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:45:15 GMT

Andy Murray's season ended in defeat by Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London.

Fans arrested over offensive banner

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 21:05:19 GMT

Six people have been arrested after a banner attacking a footballer who was racially abused by a Millwall fan was unfurled at the club's ground, police said.

Del Potro through to last four

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 16:45:18 GMT

Juan Martin Del Potro joined Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals after ending the defending champion's 12-match winning streak at London's O2 Arena.

Thousands enjoy Lord Mayor's Show

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 13:05:18 GMT

Thousands of people have lined the streets of central London to watch floats, carriages, performers - and Jessica Ennis - in the Lord Mayor's Show.

Wiggins looking forward

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 08:45:19 GMT

Tour de France winner and four-time Olympic champion Bradley Wiggins was "looking forward to getting back on the bike" as he continued to recover from injuries sustained in a road traffic accident.

Ennis to star in Lord Mayor's Show

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:05:16 GMT

Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of central London to watch floats, carriages, performers - and Jessica Ennis - in the Lord Mayor's Show.

'Sore' Wiggins thanks well-wishers

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:05:16 GMT

Tour de France winner and four-time Olympic champion Bradley Wiggins was "looking forward to getting back on the bike" as he continued to recover from injuries sustained in a road accident.

Wiggins focused on recovery

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:45:15 GMT

Tour de France winner and four-time Olympic champion Bradley Wiggins will this weekend continue his recovery from injuries sustained when he was knocked down by a car on Wednesday night.

Sutton 'making steady progress'

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:45:18 GMT

British Cycling head coach Shane Sutton is set to be released from hospital after suffering a head injury while riding his bike in Manchester.

GB cycling coach kept in hospital

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:05:18 GMT

British cycling head coach Shane Sutton will have to stay in hospital for another day after being injured in a road crash.

Double crash stuns cycling world

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:05:19 GMT

Tour de France-winning cyclist Bradley Wiggins is recuperating at home while his coach Shane Sutton recovers in hospital after both were knocked off their bikes in separate accidents within the space of 15 hours.

Wiggins recovers after bike crash

Huddersfield Examiner — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:05:16 GMT

Tour de France-winning cyclist Bradley Wiggins and his personal coach, Shane Sutton, have both been knocked off their bikes and taken to hospital in separate road accidents within the space of 15 hours.