Aug
2010
Articles from 3rd Aug 2010
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Derham defends young newsreaders
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Katie Derham has hit out at perceptions of young female newsreaders, saying it is "arrant nonsense" to suggest they are "airheads" or "dim". Read
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Iraq war will end on target: Obama
Aug 03 2010 | National Election News
President Barack Obama has declared that the Iraq war is nearing an end "on schedule". Read
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Charlie Sheen admits assault charge
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Actor Charlie Sheen has pleaded guilty to assault in a Christmas Day argument with his wife in exchange for the withdrawal of more serious charges. Read
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Pakistan leader visits UK amid row
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Pakistan's president is due to arrive in London amid domestic fury over critical comments made by David Cameron. Read
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'Woman and daughter' deaths probed
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Police are probing the deaths of two people in a house, believed to be a woman and her disabled daughter. Read
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Confusion fear over Sats results
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
The results of controversial Sats taken by 11 and 14-year-olds are due to be published. Read
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Powder thrown in 'racist attacks'
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Four men have been arrested after white powder was thrown at people in apparently racist attacks across a city, police said. Read
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Two convicted over NY airport plot
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
A former member of Guyana's parliament and another man have been convicted of plotting to blow up jet fuel tanks at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, a plan that authorities said was meant to outdo the September 11 2001 attacks. Read
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Focus criticism on Tories - Balls
Aug 03 2010 | National Election News
Labour leadership contender Ed Balls has warned his party that it risked falling into David Cameron's "trap" by focusing its attack on the Liberal Democrats. Read
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Cholera fears over Pakistan floods
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Pakistani medical teams have rushed to the deluged north west amid fears that cholera could spread after the worst floods in the country's history that have already killed up to 1,200 people. Read
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'Swap wine for beer to lose weight'
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
A huge real ale festival opens with new research claiming that beer can help people lose weight - when drunk in moderation. Read
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Cameron and Clegg thank Cabinet
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
David Cameron and Nick Clegg have thanked Cabinet ministers for their commitment to the coalition during an "intense and at times tough" first 12 weeks. Read
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ITV plans to launch channels in HD
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
ITV has confirmed plans for a pay-TV strategy to launch high-definition versions of its digital channels on Sky. Read
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Reds hope to sell by end of month
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
The future of Liverpool remains under the control of the board and could be decided by the end of this month, chairman Martin Broughton has said. Read
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Schu says sorry to Barrichello
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
Michael Schumacher issued a rare apology as he said sorry to former team-mate Rubens Barrichello for almost putting him in the wall in the Hungarian Grand Prix. Read
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Barca urged to meet with Wenger
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart has urged incumbent Sandro Rosell to meet with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger if he wants to sign Cesc Fabregas. Read
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Levein: Players should return fresh
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
Scotland boss Craig Levein is looking for some gratitude from his players after giving them the summer to recuperate from club endeavours. Read
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Pantsil backs Hughes for Euro spot
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
Fulham defender John Pantsil has backed new manager Mark Hughes to lead the club back into Europe. Read
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Three changes for All Blacks
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
New Zealand have made three changes to the side that hammered Australia 49-28 in Melbourne on Saturday for this weekend's return match in Christchurch. Read
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More flood warnings in Pakistan
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Pakistan has issued new flood warnings as more rain fell and rising water levels threatened to overwhelm one of the country's biggest dams. Read
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Northern Rock posts £140m loss
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Nationalised lender Northern Rock has said it will only return to the private sector "when conditions are right" as half-year figures showed a £140 million loss. Read
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Dissidents slammed over bomb attack
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Political leaders have condemned dissident republicans believed to be responsible for a car bomb attack on a Northern Ireland police station. Read
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Warwick slams Schumacher
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
Former Formula One driver Derek Warwick, a steward at the Hungarian Grand Prix, has revealed he wanted to disqualify Michael Schumacher from the race. Read
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Flintoff return still on hold
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff will have to wait a while longer for his eagerly-awaited comeback after he was left out of Lancashire's 2nd XI's match against Yorkshire on Tuesday. Read
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Cook and KP did their bit - Flower
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen mustered a mere 41 runs from four attempts in England's 616 aggregate in their landslide victory over Pakistan at Trent Bridge. Read
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Kenya to join Sevens draw
Aug 03 2010 | Rugby
The Sevens season is set to finish on a high as the Kenyan 7s team confirm they will compete in the Middlesex Charity 7s at Twickenham on Saturday 14th August. Read
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Further flooding hits Pakistan
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Deadly floods have swept into Pakistan's heartland, submerging dozens of previously untouched villages, in a crisis which has already claimed at least 1,200 lives. Read
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Test results for primaries improve
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Primary school pupils are getting better at English and maths, National Curriculum test results have revealed. Read
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Probe continues into family deaths
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Police are still investigating the reasons why a father apparently killed his wife and two young daughters, an inquest has heard. Read
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Flintoff out for season
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been ruled out of competitive cricket for the rest of the season by his county Lancashire. Read
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Contador signs for Saxo Bank
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has signed a two-year deal to race with Team Saxo Bank from next season. Read
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Pakistan confident over Yousuf visa
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
Pakistan are confident Mohammad Yousuf will be cleared to travel to the UK in time for this week's second Test against England. Read
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Van Commenee proud of Team GB
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
UK Athletics head coach Charles van Commenee believes Britain's record medal haul at the European Championships is also helping to improve the sport's public image. Read
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Northern Rock in credit cards plan
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Nationalised Northern Rock plans to start offering credit cards and personal loans again as it readies itself for sale to the private sector, the group has revealed. Read
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Primary reading levels down: Tests
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Reading levels among primary school pupils in England have fallen for the second year running, National Curriculum tests have revealed. Read
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Government office jobs being axed
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
The Government's communications agency is to axe 40% of its staff as a result of the clampdown on public spending. Read
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Mother found dead 'refused help'
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
A woman who died leaving her disabled daughter to apparently starve to death had refused the help of social workers, a council has said. Read
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Ben Haim joins Hammers
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
West Ham have signed Portsmouth defender Tal Ben Haim on loan until January. Read
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Coyle eyes permanent Klasnic deal
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
Bolton manager Owen Coyle is keen to re-sign Ivan Klasnic, this time on a permanent basis, after the striker's contract was cancelled with Nantes. Read
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PM does not regret terror comments
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Prime Minister David Cameron has no regrets over comments he made about Pakistan-based terrorism which have caused anger ahead of a visit by the country's president. Read
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Union fury at QinetiQ job cuts
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Union leaders have expressed "alarm" after a leading defence firm unveiled plans to axe 325 jobs on top of almost 400 cuts announced last month. Read
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Robbery rate worse than US - study
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
England and Wales has one of the worst crime rates among developed nations for rapes, burglaries and robberies, a United Nations report has found. Read
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Big interview: Volunteer leader celebrates anniversary
Aug 03 2010 | Local News
IT HAS been a tough time for volunteer services in Hammersmith & Fulham after council funding cuts were announced last month. Read
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Borough parks continue Green Flag success
Aug 03 2010 | Local News
PARKS across Hammersmith & Fulham continue to be recognised among the best in the country after retaining and winning prestigious Green Flag awards. Read
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Blues close in on Ramires
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Benfica's Brazil midfielder Ramires. Read
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Saints seal Shenton signing
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
St Helens have confirmed the signing of England centre Michael Shenton from Castleford. Read
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Tributes paid to killed servicemen
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
The families of two British servicemen killed in separate incidents in southern Afghanistan have paid tribute to their loved ones. Read
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Torres commits to Liverpool
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has pledged his future to the club after insisting his "commitment and loyalty is the same as it was on my first day when I signed". Read
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Sri Lanka on top in historic Test
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
Half-centuries from Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene and Thilan Samaraweera helped Sri Lanka make a strong start in the third Test against India in Colombo, on a day which saw Sachin Tendulkar become the most capped player in Test history. Read
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Cameron plans council house reform
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Council houses should no longer be granted "for life", David Cameron has suggested in a bid to make sure those in most need can access accommodation. Read
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Fulham boss Mark Hughes rules out Craig Bellamy move
Aug 03 2010 | Fulham FC
MARK Hughes has ruled out a move for Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy. Read
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PM says cuts 'will boost economy'
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Prime Minister David Cameron has insisted there is "light at the end of the tunnel" if his Government pushes through drastic spending cuts, with the prospect of a stronger economy as a result. Read
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Fulham plan striker swoop
Aug 03 2010 | Fulham FC
FULHAM boss Mark Hughes has set his sights on a new frontman. Read
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Mark Schwarzer and Paul Konchesky set to stay at Fulham
Aug 03 2010 | Fulham FC
MARK Schwarzer and Paul Konchesky are not for sale – and Fulham’s new boss intends to fight tooth and nail to keep both stars at the club. Read
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Torres staying to end title drought
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
Striker Fernando Torres is staying at Liverpool as he wants to write his place in the history books by bringing a long-awaited league title back to Anfield. Read
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Fulham a 'good fit' for Hughes
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
Mark Hughes has described Fulham as "the right club for me at this time" after being officially unveiled as their new manager. Read
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Mark Hughes admits Fulham u-turn
Aug 03 2010 | Fulham FC
MARK Hughes admitted he got it wrong when Fulham first invited him to be their new manager. Read
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Ray Lewington offered Fulham role
Aug 03 2010 | Fulham FC
FULHAM’S new boss has assured Ray Lewington he will keep his role as coach at the Premiership club. Read
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Ministers face Sats scrap pressure
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Ministers have come under renewed pressure to scrap Sats as results showed reading standards among 11-year-olds slipped for a second consecutive year. Read
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Escaped patient brought back to mental health unit
Aug 03 2010 | Local News
A patient who escaped from a secure mental health unit in Hammersmith was brought back to the ward by a family member today. Read
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Blues nearing Ramires deal
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Benfica's Brazil midfielder Ramires. Read
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Ben Haim not the last addition
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
West Ham are confident that Portsmouth defender Tal Ben Haim will not be the last of the summer arrivals at Upton Park. Read
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Police name pair found dead in home
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
A mother and her disabled daughter who were found dead in their home after refusing help from social workers have been named by police. Read
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Brave sex trade victim, 14, praised
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
A children's charity has praised the bravery of a 14-year-old girl who helped convict nine men after she was sexually exploited. Read
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Police immigrant releases condemned
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Police failures to carry out key checks on those in custody and a general lack of knowledge about immigration rules led to illegal immigrants being released instead of deported, researchers have said. Read
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Liverpool on brink of takeover
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK Sport
A takeover of Liverpool appears increasingly imminent after the club and a number of interested parties alerted the Premier League to a possible change in ownership. Read
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War comments deepen Pakistan spat
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
The spat between Pakistan and Britain has deepened after President Asif Ali Zardari warned the war in Afghanistan was being lost. Read
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Cloned cow offspring in food chain
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Meat from the offspring of a cloned cow entered the food chain last year, the Food Standards Agency has said. Read
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Baronet reveals shock at son death
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
A baronet has described his shock after his teenage son apparently shot himself dead while talking to a police officer on the phone. Read
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Council defies top salary crackdown
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
A council has defied the Government's crackdown on high public sector pay by recruiting a new chief executive on up to £197,500. Read
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BP starts oil well mud plugging
Aug 03 2010 | World & UK News
Engineers have begun pumping heavy drilling mud into the blown-out Gulf of Mexico oil well in what they think is their best chance yet to reach the ultimate goal in a delicate process - snuffing one of the world's largest spills for good. Read
