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Robert KilroySilk a 'villain' says fellow jungle celebrity
Robert KilroySilk has been branded "a real villain" by a fellow contestant.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:11:37 +0000

Briton held over Barcelona death
Spanish police have arrested a former Royal Naval officer wanted in connection with the alleged murder of a Scottish business associate in Barcelona last month.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:10:46 +0000

Shareholders to vote on £12bn HBOS takeover
Shareholders will today vote on whether to accept a proposed £12bn take over of HBOS bank.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:12:38 +0000

Supermarkets could provide tap water to homes
Supermarkets could provide tap water to people's homes under recommendations by a Governmentcommissioned study for the water industry to be opened up to competition.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:10:40 +0000

David Cameron ditches plan to match Labour public spending
David Cameron abandoned his commitment to match Labour's public spending plans yesterday after finally admitting that they were "unsustainable" in the current financial crisis.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:13:25 +0000

Lubanga: the case continues
The first trial at the International Criminal Court in The Hague is back on track after the prosecutor complies with disclosure requirements. A British judge will try an alleged warlord from the Democratic Republic of Congo who is accused of forcing children to take part in military attacks.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:44:43 +0000

Derelict council flat converted into a den of sparkling blue crystals
A derelict council flat converted into a den of sparkling blue crystals.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:29:52 +0000

NonEuropean immigrants coming to Britain double in a year
The number of nonEuropean immigrants coming to Britain has almost doubled between 2006 and 2007 at the same time as the number of incomers from eastern European Union countries declined.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:34:51 +0000

Nazi leader Hitler really did have only one ball
Hitler really did have only one ball according to claims by a German army medic who saved the Führer's life during the First World War.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:23:43 +0000

Parents believe watching television is good for children
The majority of parents believe that watching television is good for children according to a report by a Government adviser.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:23:39 +0000

The British National Party: a brief history
The British National Party has attempted to shake off its skinhead image in recent years in an effort to persuade voters that it has moved away from its extremist roots.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:56:18 +0000

Somali pirates attack Indian warship in latest brazen attack
Somali pirates have attacked a warship in their most brazen attack yet as another group announced ransom demands for the captured oil tanker the Sirius Star.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:49:03 +0000

One sixth of knife offenders jailed
Fewer than one in six people who are caught carrying a knife are jailed according to official statistics.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:55:49 +0000

Greater safety checks for cosmetic treatments urged
Greater safety checks for 'skin filler' cosmetic treatments has been urged following reports of facial paralysis disfigurement and severe allergic reactions it has been disclosed.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:30:36 +0000

BNP demands police probe into list leak
Nick Griffin the party leader described the leak as "a disgraceful act of treachery" by disgruntled former staff.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:07:15 +0000

BNP membership list leaked onto internet
A police officer more than a dozen soldiers a vicar and a Chelsea pensioner have been named on a list purporting to comprise the entire membership of the British National Party.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:36:47 +0000

Revolutionary brain transplant could create reallife bionic man
A revolutionary brain implant which scientists claim will create reallife bionic men and women is being pioneered using the help of a British firm.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:32:56 +0000

Baby P: Vulnerable children not protected says Ofsted
The UK's most vulnerable children are not sufficiently protected from abuse according to the Chief Inspector of Schools.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:51:34 +0000

Man 'left wife's body hanging in house after backing out of suicide pact'
A man has allegedly told police that he had left his dead wife's body hanging in their home for eight weeks after backing out of a suicide pact.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:12:15 +0000

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here: Swearing prompts complaints
I'm a Celebrity... presenters Ant and Dec repeatedly swore viewers say.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:13:38 +0000

Marks ? Spencer to cut 20 per cent of all prices on Thursday
Marks ? Spencer is cutting the price of everything in its stores by 20 per cent tomorrow in the latest sign that high street retailers are taking drastic action to attract shoppers in the run up to Christmas.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:30:43 +0000

Baby P was seen by 19 doctors and health workers after abuse started
Baby P was seen by 19 different doctors and health workers on 33 separate occasions after he began to suffer abuse it has emerged.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:29:56 +0000

Rise of 'soft' subjects stops pupils getting university places Tories claim
Pupils from comprehensives will find it harder to get into top universities because of a rise in "soft" subjects according to the Conservatives.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:26:27 +0000

Woolworths in talks to sell high street stores
Troubled retailer Woolworths is in talks to sell its high street stores. it has emerged.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:12:38 +0000

Net immigration hits 237000
The large rise was blamed on fewer people deciding to leave the country last year while some 577000 arrived the equivalent of 1580 every day.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:15:38 +0000

New rules for Strictly Come Dancing
New rules for Strictly Come Dancing will mean a contestant who finishes bottom of the judges' leader board for three weeks in a row will be automatically ejected without participating in a danceoff.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:42:50 +0000

Obesity is a curse for women
Overweight women are more likely to lose their jobs be a victim of crime and be broke.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:13:10 +0000

Judge denies libelling mother over abuse claims
A barrister and parttime judge has insisted she was regularly punched kicked and beaten with a stick by her mother when she was a child.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:36:28 +0000

Talksport's Jon Gaunt fired over Nazi jibe
A Talksport radio presenter has been sacked for calling a councillor a "Nazi" live on air.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:21:07 +0000

Somali pirates: David Miliband calls for release of hijacked crew
The Foreign Secretary David Miliband has called for the immediate release of the crew of a giant oil tanker including two Britons who were hijacked by Somali pirates.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:51:39 +0000

Lawyers hit out at Phil Woolas over claims asylum seeker charities are playing the system
Immigration minister Phil Woolas faced a scathing attack from leading lawyers after suggesting those representing asylum seekers were "playing the system".
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:33:41 +0000

Privacy judge 'only doing his duty' says peer
Lord Pannick believes the judiciary should defend itself against unjustified criticism which may unless answered damage its reputation.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:54:11 +0000

Christmas lunch to be more expensive this year despite inflation falling
The cost of Christmas lunch this year will be more expensive than last year according to research despite supermarkets' highprofile price war and falling inflation.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:34:15 +0000

Prostitute clients to face hefty fines in law change
Prostitute clients face "hefty fines" under new laws that will make it illegal to pay for sex with women "controlled for another person's gain" such as a pimp trafficker or brothel owner.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:42:38 +0000

'War hero' who attended Remembrance parades exposed as a fake
A man who posed as a war hero at Remembrance Day parades across the UK has been exposed as a fake and could be banned from the British Legion.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:10:51 +0000

Labgrown organs could revolutionise transplants: Commentary
The prospect of growing replacement organs in the laboratory is the stuff of science fiction which has now become fact.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:22:19 +0000

Couples who live apart 'create housing shortage'
Couples who choose to live apart are adding to the housing shortage a new report has shown.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:30:58 +0000

Lenders can seize buytolet properties without court orders CML warns
Buytolet investors could face having their properties seized without a court order if they struggle with their mortgage payments the Council of Mortgage Lenders has warned.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:25:38 +0000

Houses of Parliament 'infested with vermin'
The Houses of Parliament Downing Street and other parts of Whitehall are infested with vermin according to official reports.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:52:06 +0000

Judge Keith Cutler warns of more fines for criminals to pay for courtroom costs
Plans for judges to use fines to pay for courtroom running costs could mean that criminals are given more financial penalties and less community sentences it has emerged.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:16:26 +0000

South Park's creators to make Mormon musical for Broadway
South Park's creators to make Mormon musical for Broadway.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:27:35 +0000

'Invisible' council leader apologises over Baby P death
George Meehan the leader of Haringey Council delivers apology at the start of meeting of the council's Cabinet.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:24:24 +0000

British tennis prodigy arrested over 'rape' of woman at party
Christopher Doerr who reached number 11 in the English national rankings and 420 in the world faces a possible life sentence if convicted.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:02:16 +0000

Sebastian Barry nominated for Costa award alongside 90yearold Diana Athill
Novelist Sebastian Barry who missed out on the Booker Prize has another chance to win a literary trophy after being shortlisted for the Costa novel award.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:20:37 +0000

Files on Victorian lunatic throw new light on Jack the Ripper suspect
Medical records belonging to a Victorian mental patient suspected of being the legendary serial killer.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:59:04 +0000

Secret of the perfect phone call
Researchers have discovered how to make the perfect phone call.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:13:35 +0000

Men who pay for 'controlled' prostitutes face steep fines in law change
New laws that will make it illegal to pay for sex with women "controlled for another person's gain" such as a pimp or brothel owner.
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:24:15 +0000

Baby P: Council told investigators mother had a good relationship with her son
A crucial opportunity to save Baby P's life by charging his mother with neglect was missed after Haringey Council told prosecutors that she had a good relationship with the child it has emerged.
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:36:43 +0000
 
 



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