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World & UK Sport: Gold glory for Commander

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:45:13 GMT

Imperial Commander stayed on strongly up the final hill for trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies and jockey Paddy Brennan to land the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

World & UK News: Last-ditch strike talks collapse

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:05:18 GMT

Talks aimed at averting strikes by British Airways cabin crew have collapsed and the action will go ahead from midnight.

World & UK News: Man jailed for 'weapon dog' murder

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:05:18 GMT

The first killer to be convicted using pioneering dog DNA technology has been given a life sentence for the "vicious" murder of a teenage boy.

World & UK Sport: Cooke seals Wildcats switch

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:45:17 GMT

Wakefield finally got their man on Friday when Hull KR's out-of-favour stand-off Paul Cooke joined them on a short-term contract.

World & UK Sport: Moody to lead England

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:45:16 GMT

Lewis Moody will captain England against France on Saturday night after Steve Borthwick was ruled out with a knee injury.

World & UK Sport: D'Arcy fit to face Scotland

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:45:16 GMT

Gordon D'Arcy has been cleared to start Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland at Croke Park on Saturday.

World & UK Sport: Fulham handed Wolfsburg tie

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:45:15 GMT

Fulham's reward for their stunning victory over Juventus is a Europa League quarter-final with German side Wolfsburg.

World & UK News: Lib Dem MPs ordered to repay money

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:05:16 GMT

Four Liberal Democrat MPs have been ordered to apologise to the House of Commons and repay money after an inquiry into cash they received from the landlord of taxpayer-funded second homes in Westminster.

World & UK News: Rail signal workers vote to strike

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:05:14 GMT

Railway signal workers have voted to go on strike in a bitter row over jobs, threatening disruption to rail travel in the coming weeks, including Easter.

Local News: Plans to replace Silverlands Care Home

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:46:00 GMT

A HOUSING association wants to replace a Hatch End nursing home that closed last year.

World & UK Sport: Hamstring blow for Defoe

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:45:15 GMT

England striker Jermain Defoe has been ruled out for a "few weeks" after suffering a grade-two tear to one of his hamstrings, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp confirmed on Friday.

World & UK News: No action against son over suicide

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:05:16 GMT

The son of conductor Sir Edward Downes will not be charged with assisting his suicide, the Director of Public Prosecutions said.

World & UK Sport: Barca to face Arsenal in last eight

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:45:16 GMT

Champions League holders Barcelona were handed a quarter-final tie with Arsenal in Friday's draw in Nyon.

World & UK News: Posthumous medal for Army bomb hero

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:05:17 GMT

A bomb disposal hero who defused 13 Taliban improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by hand in 36 hours of continuous activity has been awarded a posthumous George Medal.

World & UK News: Concern for mum as baby found dead

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:05:16 GMT

Concern is growing for a mother whose newborn baby was found dead behind a convenience store.

World & UK News: Watchdog to probe yob link death

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:05:16 GMT

An independent watchdog will examine how police dealt with a vulnerable man who was hounded by gangs of youths for years.

World & UK News: Last-ditch talks in BA dispute

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:05:13 GMT

Last-ditch talks to avert a damaging strike by British Airways cabin crew have resumed, with senior union officials meeting the airline's chief executive for one last attempt to reach a deal.

World & UK Sport: Fergie hits out at FA

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:45:17 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson has accused the Football Association of running a "dysfunctional" disciplinary system.

World & UK Sport: Rafa bemoans Riera timing

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:45:17 GMT

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has admitted he is "disappointed" with Albert Riera's critical comments but does not intend to allow them to become a distraction ahead of Sunday's clash against Manchester United.

World & UK News: Social workers sacked in Khyra area

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:05:24 GMT

Six social workers at a city council criticised over the death from starvation of a seven-year-old girl have been sacked.

World & UK News: Tebbit could face dragon charges

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:05:24 GMT

Tory peer Lord Tebbit could face prosecution over claims that he kicked a person wearing a dragon costume during Chinese New Year celebrations.

World & UK News: £196m loss for Bradford & Bingley

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:05:24 GMT

Nationalised lender Bradford & Bingley has posted annual losses of £196 million as write-offs on bad debts and fraud almost doubled.

World & UK Sport: Broad beats bug to boost England

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:45:23 GMT

England expect Stuart Broad to be fully fit for Saturday's start of the second Test against Bangladesh after a bout of illness.

World & UK Sport: Wildcats set to unveil Cooke

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:45:23 GMT

Wakefield will finally get their man on Friday when they complete the signing of Hull KR's out-of-favour stand-off Paul Cooke.

World & UK Sport: Murray wants different approach

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:45:23 GMT

Andy Murray believes the Lawn Tennis Association should consider an alternative to a big-name captain as they seek the next leader of Britain's Davis Cup team.

World & UK Sport: Riera explains Benitez criticism

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:45:17 GMT

Liverpool winger Albert Riera has attempted to play down comments made in the Spanish media in which heavily criticised Reds manager Rafael Benitez.

World & UK Sport: Hargreaves wants to return to the top

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:45:17 GMT

Owen Hargreaves insisted he could rediscover his best form after ending his 18-month injury nightmare with a 45-minute appearance for Manchester United's reserves on Thursday night.

World & UK Sport: Benitez sounds cautious note

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:45:16 GMT

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes his side are more than capable of winning the Europa League but he will not allow his players to get ahead of themselves.

World & UK Sport: Redknapp: Keane will not stay with Hoops

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:45:16 GMT

Harry Redknapp insists there is "no way" he will let Celtic keep Robbie Keane beyond his current loan deal.

World & UK Sport: Hodgson basks in momentous win

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:45:14 GMT

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson believes Thursday night's 4-1 hammering of Juventus will go down as one of the most memorable moments in the club's history.