May
2012
Articles from 13th May 2012
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Commonwealth pageant for the Queen
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Hundreds of horses and performers from across the world have come together to celebrate the 250 State and Commonwealth visits the Queen has made during her reign. Read
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Lucas to quit as Greens leader
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Caroline Lucas is standing down as leader of the Green Party. Read
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Greeks fail to form government
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Critical last-ditch talks to form a coalition government in crisis-struck Greece have floundered once more, leading the country one step closer to new elections, although the socialist party leader said he retained "existing but limited" optimism for a deal. Read
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Blues for United as City triumph
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Overjoyed Manchester City fans are celebrating after their team came back with two goals in stoppage time to clinch their first top-flight title in 44 years. Read
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Father and son die in weir tragedy
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
A "really lovely" father and son who died when their rowing boat overturned at a weir on the River Avon have been mourned by their local community. Read
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Fears for sixth house blaze victim
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
A fire which killed five young brothers and sisters is likely to claim its sixth victim after police said their critically ill teenage brother was "unlikely to survive". Read
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Tears of joy as City clinch title
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Jubilant Manchester City fans were in seventh heaven after their team came back with two goals in stoppage time to clinch their first top-flight title in 44 years. Read
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Bodies dumped on motorway in Mexico
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Forty-nine bodies, at least some of them mutilated, have been found dumped on a motorway connecting the northern Mexican city of Monterrey to the US border, officials said. Read
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All eyes on City for title decider
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
All eyes are on Manchester as the final games of the Premier League season kick off to settle one of the closest title races ever. Read
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Tributes paid to weir tragedy pair
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Tributes have poured in for a "really lovely" father and son who died when their boat capsized at a weir on the River Avon. Read
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Injured boy 'unlikely to survive'
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
A teenage boy critically ill in hospital after a house fire which killed five of his siblings is "unlikely to survive", police said. Read
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UK troops killed by Afghan police
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Two British servicemen have been shot dead by members of the Afghan Police Force. Read
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Race 'relevant' in sexual grooming
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Claims that ethnicity was not a factor in the Rochdale sexual grooming case are "fatuous", the head of the equalities watchdog has said. Read
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Deal struck to sell Rangers FC
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
A deal to sell Scottish Premier League side Rangers has been agreed. Read
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Tom Daley tells of father's death
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Olympic hopeful Tom Daley has given an emotional account about the death of his father. Read
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Labour MP in Hunt 'offence' warning
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
A Labour frontbencher has claimed a "criminal offence" may have been committed if News International was handed information about its BSkyB bid by Jeremy Hunt's office. Read
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Dancing dog act silences The Voice
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Britain's Got Talent silenced The Voice on Saturday night by pulling in double the audience as the BBC1 suffered a ratings collapse. Read
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Olympics delay court deadlines
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Appeals deadlines have been pushed back for legal teams working on some of the most significant cases in the UK and Commonwealth so they do not clash with the Olympics, the Supreme Court has said. Read
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Hammond in warning on Lords reform
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
The coalition must not become bogged down in a complex war of attrition over House of Lords reform, a Conservative Cabinet minister has warned. Read
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Gearbox fault grounds helicopters
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
The owners of a helicopter which ditched in the North Sea last week have grounded more aircraft after an early investigation revealed a fault in its gearbox. Read
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Village in shock after weir tragedy
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
The deaths of a man and child in a river tragedy have left a village in shock. Read
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More time for police terror quiz
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Police have been granted extra time to question two men on allegations of terrorism. Read
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Police chief warns of rise in crime
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Cuts in police budgets could lead to a rise in crime, one of Britain's most senior officers has said. Read
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Consortium bid accepted for Rangers
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
A consortium headed by former Sheffield United chief executive Charles Green has had an offer accepted for Rangers Football Club. Read
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Entrepreneurs 'will inspire youth'
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Leading figures from industries including fashion and beauty are helping a nationwide campaign to tackle youth unemployment, with the aim of creating products which will raise money for charity. Read
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£100 vouchers for parenting classes
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
The Government is to issue £100 vouchers for parenting classes in an attempt to stem the breakdown of family discipline blamed by ministers for last year's riots. Read
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Servicemen shot dead in Afghanistan
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Two British servicemen have been shot dead by members of the Afghan Police Force, the Ministry of Defence said. Read
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Hackers 'targeted Diana's lover'
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Diana, Princess of Wales' former lover Hasnat Khan has revealed that police believe his phone may have been hacked in the months before her inquest, it has emerged. Read
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Fatal house fire 'still suspicious'
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Police say a house fire which caused the deaths of five children is still being treated as suspicious after a man and a woman who were arrested on suspicion of murder were released without charge. Read
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Two killed in microlight crash
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Two men have died in a microlight plane incident at a mountain range. Read
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Man and child die in weir tragedy
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
A man and a child have been found dead after a boating accident at a weir in the River Avon, West Midlands Ambulance Service said. Read
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Hague: Stop moaning, work harder
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Foreign Secretary William Hague has said there is only one answer to Britain's economic woes - hard work. Read
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Hammond: I've balanced MoD books
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
The cash-stricken Ministry of Defence has finally succeeded in balancing the books, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has signalled. Read
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Cuts to NHS 'creating high risk'
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
Nursing leaders have called for a halt to the loss of hospital beds after a study revealed that patients were being left on trolleys for hours on end and treated in corridors. Read
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£100 parenting vouchers from Boots
May 13 2012 | World & UK News
The Government is to issue £100 vouchers for parenting classes in an attempt to stem the breakdown of family discipline blamed by ministers for last year's riots. Read
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British speedway rider dies after crash
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Speedway rider Lee Richardson has died following a crash in Poland, his British team have confirmed. Read
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Investigation launched into pit fire
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
A full investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire that turned Williams' Spanish Grand Prix victory celebrations sour. Read
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Maldonado carries cousin from blaze
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Pastor Maldonado turned from grand prix winner to hero on Sunday as Williams' celebrations for his debut victory went up in flames. Read
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Barton responds to red card
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Joey Barton has apologised to QPR's players and supporters after being sent off in the 3-2 defeat at Manchester City. Read
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Kompany stunned after miraculous finish
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Captain Vincent Kompany gloried in the fact "miracles do happen" to Manchester City after a quite phenomenal end to the Premier League season. Read
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Giants romp into final
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Huddersfield went on a nine-try spree to demolish London Broncos 50-14 and complete the line-up for the last four of the Carnegie Challenge Cup. Read
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Melandri and Rea win at Donington
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Marco Melandri and Jonathan Rea claimed race wins in the World Superbikes meeting at Donington on Sunday afternoon. Read
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Gunners seal Champions League spot
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Arsenal secured an automatic Champions League spot with a 3-2 victory over West Brom after being helped by a nightmare display from Baggies' stand-in goalkeeper Marton Fulop. Read
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Fourth spot for Spurs
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Tottenham face an anxious wait to learn whether they will be playing Champions League football next season despite strolling to an easy 2-0 win over Fulham in the season finale at White Hart Lane. Read
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Trotters down after draw
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Bolton's 11-year stay in the Premier League came to an end at the Britannia Stadium after they could only manage a 2-2 draw with Stoke. Read
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United suffer title agony
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Manchester United hearts were broken as a 20th league title was snatched from their grasp despite a 1-0 victory at Sunderland. Read
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City clinch dramatic title
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Manchester City scored twice in stoppage time to clinch a 3-2 victory over QPR and their first league title since 1968. Read
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Ruthless Lions cruise to easy win
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Joe Root bagged a century as England Lions surged to a 10-wicket victory at Northampton to send West Indies into the first Investec Test at Lord's with little to cheer. Read
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Maldonado makes history
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Pastor Maldonado ended Williams' long wait for a Formula One victory by taking a historic chequered flag in the Spanish Grand Prix. Read
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Rangers romp to last-day win
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Sone Aluko claimed a second-half hat-trick as Rangers cruised to a 4-0 win at St Johnstone in the final Clydesdale Bank Premier League game of the season. Read
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Robins flying high
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Cheltenham gained the first-leg advantage in their npower League Two play-off semi-final against Torquay with a 2-0 victory courtesy of goals from Jermaine McGlashan and Ben Burgess. Read
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Five-star Hooper fires Hoops to rout
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Gary Hooper helped himself to five goals as he and Clydesdale Bank Premier League champions Celtic ended their season in style with a 5-0 thrashing of Hearts at Parkhead. Read
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England Lions on course for victory
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
West Indies' fightback faltered on the final morning in Northampton, where England Lions put themselves back on course for an easy victory. Read
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Levy: Spurs will not sell star names
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy insists none of the club's top players will be leaving White Hart Lane this summer. Read
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Rangers sale confirmed
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
A deal to sell Rangers has been signed and sealed after a consortium fronted by former Sheffield United chief executive Charles Green saw an unconditional offer accepted by administrators. Read
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Gold for Brownlee in San Diego
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Great Britain's Jonathan Brownlee was victorious on his World Triathlon Series debut for 2012 with a dominant display in San Diego on Saturday. Read
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Bid accepted for Rangers
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
A consortium headed by former Sheffield United chief executive Charles Green have had an offer accepted for Rangers. Read
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Bairstow claims Test squad place
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Jonny Bairstow has been named in an England Test squad for the first time. Read
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Rangers deal close
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Former Sheffield United chief executive Charles Green looks set to be announced as preferred bidder by Rangers administrators. Read
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McAuley praise for Hodgson
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
West Brom defender Gareth McAuley has thanked Roy Hodgson for improving him as a player and believes he will have the same positive impact on the England squad. Read
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Pair provide Parsons with much to ponder
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
James Taylor and Jonny Bairstow have given England Lions coach David Parsons a "gut feel" they can rise to the challenge if either is needed in next week's first Test at Lord's. Read
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'Strange' season baffles Wenger
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes this has been the "strangest" season of his 16 years in English football. Read
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Wane looks to keep hold of Finch
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Wigan coach Shaun Wane is determined to hang on to Australian half-back Brett Finch following his man-of-the-match display in his side's 18-4 win over St Helens in Saturday's Carnegie Challenge Cup quarter-final. Read
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Bent aiming for Euro 2012 place
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Darren Bent has given new England head coach Roy Hodgson a massive boost by claiming he will be ready for Euro 2012. Read
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Di Matteo could leave England behind
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Roberto Di Matteo has refused to rule out quitting England were he to be overlooked by Chelsea for the manager's job this summer. Read
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Injury concerns for double dreamers
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Leinster's double dreams remain intact after they edged a spirited Glasgow side 19-15 in Saturday night's RaboDirect PRO12 semi-final in Dublin, but head coach Joe Schmidt was left to ponder some worrying injuries. Read
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O'Shea hails Marler after Quins victory
May 13 2012 | World & UK Sport
Try-scoring prop Joe Marler was hailed as a "unique talent" after his man-of-the-match performance in Harlequins' Aviva Premiership semi-final victory over Northampton. Read
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No summer clearout needed at Chelsea, says boss
May 13 2012 | Sport
THERE is no need for a summer clearout at Stamford Bridge, according to interim Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo. Read
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Boss hoping to cement Chelsea's place in elite
May 13 2012 | Sport
CHELSEA are on the verge of Champions League glory for the second time in their history and Roberto Di Matteo is adamant his side will finally be bringing the trophy back to London next weekend. Read
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Fulham boss relaxed about Tottenham defeat
May 13 2012 | Fulham FC
MARTIN Jol declared himself satisfied with Fulham's season – although a final day defeat at Tottenham ended hopes of a record points haul and the chance to leapfrog Liverpool into eighth place. Read
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Fulham bow out with defeat at Tottenham
May 13 2012 | Fulham FC
FULHAM did their best to have their say in the great final day of drama – giving Spurs the jitters as the north Londoners chased the win they needed to have a chance of pipping Arsenal for third place. Read
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Chelsea end Premier League campaign on a high
May 13 2012 | Chelsea FC
CHELSEA finished their season with a home win, but they will rue a forgettable Premier League campaign that ranks as their worst for a decade. Read
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Hughes hails QPR achievement
May 13 2012 | QPR FC
MARK Hughes insists keeping QPR in the Premier League is one of the biggest achievements of his managerial career. Read
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QPR beat the drop in dramatic finale at Manchester City
May 13 2012 | QPR FC
QPR beat the drop by the skin of their teeth despite a dramatic defeat at Manchester City. Read
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QPR striker reveals Manchester City snub
May 13 2012 | QPR FC
DJIBRIL Cisse insists he has no regrets snubbing a move to Manchester City as he tries to wreck their title hopes this afternoon. Read
