News archive for November 2011

Alastair Campbell blasts journalism as 'putrid'

The former Downing Street director of communications, Alastair Campbell, is giving evidence at the Leveson Inquiry today.

Streep named best actress by NY critics

Meryl Streep has been named best actress by the New York Film Critics Circle for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in upcoming film, The Iron Lady.

Conrad Murray sentenced to four years

The doctor convicted of the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson has been sentenced to four years in county jail.

Norwegian serial killer declared insane

Anders Behring Breivik, the man who killed 77 people and injured 151 in Norway this summer, has been declared insane by psychiatrists.

British diplomats withdrawn from Iran

Britain is withdrawing its staff from Iran after its embassy in Tehran was attacked yesterday.

Largest strikes for a generation commence today

Almost 2 million public sector workers are going on strike today in what is thought to be the largest walkout for a generation.

Investigation into ‘iPhone fire’ on plane

Australian air safety officials have begun an investigation after a passenger’s iPhone caught fire during a flight.

Liverpool marks decade since George Harrison’s death

Two concerts will take place in Liverpool today to mark the 10th anniversary of George Harrison’s death.

British oysters contain norovirus

The FSA has found that three-quarters of British-grown oysters tested contain the norovirus.

Former NI Secretary warned of computer-hacking

Peter Hain, the former Northern Ireland Secretary, has been warned by police that his computer may have been hacked.

Inquest into Speed's death begins

An inquest into the death of Wales manager, Gary Speed, is scheduled to start today.

M1 closed following 'Marmite' lorry crash

Authorities have begun a large clean-up operation after a tanker carrying over 20 tonnes of yeast extract overturned on the M1.

Gove asks teachers to rethink strike

The Education Secretary, Michael Gove, has criticised union members for “itching for a fight” ahead of the planned strikes on Wednesday.

Glenn Mulcaire in protection court appeal

The private investigator at the heart of the phone-hacking scandal is due at the High Court today, asking for protection from having to answer questions that may incriminate him.

Weekends see hospital death spike

Experts have reported that being admitted to hospital in England at the weekends is risky.

Michael Barrymore held after car crash

Michael Barrymore has been charged with possession of cocaine and being drunk and disorderly after a car crash.

Director Ken Russell dies at 84

British film director, Ken Russell, has died at the age of 84.

‘Devastation’ at Gary Speed’s death

Tributes are pouring in to the family and friends of ex-footballer, Gary Speed, who was found dead on Sunday.

Strike Could Bring Heathrow to a Standstill

Passengers at Heathrow airport could face delays of up to 12 hours next week due to public sector strikes.

'HJK' gives evidence at Leveson inquiry

An anonymous witness known as ‘HJK’ is giving evidence at the Leveson media ethics inquiry today.

Net UK migration reaches record high in 2010

Figures show that annual net migration to the UK last year reached 252,000, which is the highest figure on record.

Four protesters 'shot dead' in Sanaa

Breaking reports say that at least four protestors have been shot dead by loyalists of Yemeni President, Ali Abdullah Saleh.

Vandals blow up parking meters in Sussex

A number of parking meters in Lewes, East Sussex, have been blown up by vandals using explosives.

Arcadia profit loss sees 260 store closures

Arcadia, the owner of Top Shop and BHS, has reported a 38% fall in annual profits and says it will close up to 260 stores over the next few years.

Border strikes: civil servants to step in

Civil servants from Whitehall are being enlisted to act as border staff at UK ports and airports during the public sector strikes next week.

England players "more focused on money than the rugby”

Several England rugby players were more interested in how much they were getting paid than playing well, according to a report leaked in The Times.

Lawyer Mark Lewis gives evidence at Leveson inquiry

The lawyer for victims of phone-hacking, Mark Lewis, is giving evidence at Lord Justice Leveson’s media ethics inquiry.

Royal Shakespeare Company shows move to West End

Two RSC productions are scheduled to move to the West End next summer.

Huge 30mph sign painted on house

A Devon man has painted a 30mph sign the height of a double-decker bus on the side of his house.

Warning on easy Paracetamol overdose

Experts have warned that taking slightly too much Paracetamol could be fatal.

Bahrain awaits independent unrest report

A report by an independent commission is due to be delivered in Bahrain on the violent suppression of anti-government protests earlier in the year.

British soldier killed in Afghanistan named

The British soldier who was killed by an IED in Afghanistan has been named as Private Thomas Lake.

Yorkshire appeal launched to keep Iron Age treasure

An appeal has been launched to raise £60,000 to keep the first gold Iron Age jewellery discovered in the North of England in Yorkshire.

Iraqi civilians win torture inquiry

Over 100 Iraqi civilians have won a Court Appeal bid for a public inquiry into allegations of torture.

Ofsted criticises 'coasting schools'

The annual report from Ofsted states that too many English schools are not allowing children to reach their potential.

Bionic contact lens 'projects emails before eyes'

Scientists are developing a new generation of contact lenses that project images in front of the eyes after a successful animal trial.

Lack of funding = more accidents: RAC

The RAC Foundation has stated that more cars and lower transport infrastructure means that motorists will face more frequent and longer delays.

William Hague to meet Syrian opposition forces

Britain is bettering its relationship with Syrian opposition forces, despite ministers insisting they cannot recognise them as the country’s legitimate government.

Record total for 2011 Children in Need

This year’s Children in Need show has raised a record on-the-night total of £26, 332,334, which is £8 million more than last year.

British soldier killed in Afghanistan explosion

The MoD has reported that a British soldier from the 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales’ Royal Regiment has been killed in Afghanistan.

NYC Man arrested over bomb plot

A resident of New York has been held on suspicion of planning to bomb targets in the city, including police cars and post offices.

Can Doors Cause Memory Loss?

Ever walked through a door into another room and forgotten why you went there? New research suggests that doorways can affect our memory.

The Thriftiest Meal Ever? A Toast Sandwich!

Not to be confused with the more luxurious toasted sandwich, the toast sandwich is literally a piece of toast between bread, and has been named as the UK’s cheapest ‘meal’.

Virgin Money to buy Northern Rock

The Government has announced that Northern Rock Plc is to be sold to Virgin Money for £747million by 1st January 2012.

Ban Smoking in Cars says British Medical Association

Doctors have advised that smoking in cars should be banned in a bid to reduce the amount of second-hand smoke inhalation.

UK Unemployment Rises to 2.62m

Between June and September of this year unemployment in the UK increased by 129,000, reaching 2.62 million.

Cardiac Stem Cells Can Repair Hearts

Researchers claim that stem cells from a patient’s own heart can be used to repair damaged heart tissue.

James Earl Jones receives Oscar in London

Actor James Earl Jones has been awarded and honorary Oscar on the London stage.

Tory MP refuses to discuss Cameron insults

The Conservative MP, Patrick Mercer, has refused to broaden on claims he branded David Cameron a "despicable creature without any redeeming features".

More efficient Met 'may have spared Manchester riots'

Manchester’s chief constable has told BBC Panorama that the riots in August may not have spread if the Met had acted faster.

Two men appear in court over Lawrence murder

Two men are due at the Old Bailey charged with the murder of Stephen Lawrence 18 years ago.

MoD announces army troop relocations

The Ministry of Defence has announced that it will withdraw UK troops and their families from Germany by 2020.

Michael Sheen's Hamlet praised by critics

Michael Sheen’s much-anticipated portrayal of Hamlet was praised as “triumphant” on the play’s opening night at the Young Vic Theatre in London.

Stafford Hospital A&E may close at night

Stafford Hospital’s Accident and Emergency unit may be closed a night in the future as executives meet to discuss options.

Jaguar Land Rover creates over 1,000 Solihull jobs

The company has announced they will create over 1,000 jobs at their Land Rover plant in Solihull.

Fifa relents on poppy wearing

Fifa have agreed that England’s footballers may wear commemorative poppies on Saturday after an idea from a backbench MP brought about a compromise.

Second earthquake rocks Turkey

Rescue teams are yet again searching for dozens of survivors after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Turkey, killing at least seven.

Picture of guinea pig wins photographic prize

A photograph of a 13-year old girl holding a guinea pig has won 2011’s Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize.

MoD bans flights after Red Arrows death

The Ministry of Defence has suspended all non-essential flights in aircraft fitted with ejector seats after a Red Arrows pilot was killed on Tuesday.

Salman Butt to appeal against prison sentence

Former Pakistan cricket captain, Salman Butt will appeal against his 30-month prison term for his part in match-fixing.

Cameron: Fifa's England poppy ban is 'absurd'

The Prime Minister has called the ban on England footballers wearing poppies on their kit “outrageous”.

NHS has 'shameful attitudes' in research dossier

A dossier containing “shameful” stories about the care received by elderly patients in NHS hospitals in England has been published by campaigners.

Silvio Berlusconi will not stand in early elections

The Italian Prime Minister has said he will not stand if Italy holds early elections, a day after promising he would resign when parliament passes budget reforms.

Cheapest alcohol to be banned next year

Alcohol that is on sale below a minimum price will be banned in England and Wales from 6th April 2012.

Theresa May grilled over border checks

The Home Secretary is expected to face more questions about the UK Border Agency when she chairs a meeting with MPs on the home affairs committee later today.

Sarkozy calls Israeli PM a 'liar'

In comments to Barack Obama, Nicolas Sarkozy called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “liar”, according to journalists.

Lloyds makes £3.9 billion loss after mis-selling PPI insurance

Lloyds Banking Group has reported it made a loss of £3.9 billion for the first nine months of the year, which was mainly due to it mis-selling PPI insurance.

M5 crash inquiry conclusion could take weeks

The Transport Secretary has said it could take weeks before the cause of the M5 crash in which seven people died is known.

Conrad Murray found guilty of Jackson manslaughter

A jury in Los Angeles has found Dr Conrad Murray guilty of the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson.

Greece Awaits Name of New Prime Minister

Greek leaders are currently debating who is to take over the top spot in government after George Papandreou agreed to stand down from his post yesterday.

M5 Crash Death Toll Confirmed as 7

Whilst thousands flocked to Bridgwater on Friday night to enjoy the famed carnival, the M5 near Taunton became engulfed in what has been described as a ‘fireball’; a 34-vehicle crash which left seven people dead and a further 51 injured.

Greece PM Faces Crucial Confidence Vote

Greece Prime Minister George Papandreou today continues to rally his ministers in an attempt to maintain his majority in Parliament in a vote of confidence.

Amazing 'Ghost Trees' in Pakistan

Millions of spiders escaping the floods in Pakistan have fled to the trees, covering them in an eerie layer of thick web

New Bond film to be called Skyfall

The title of the 23rd James Bond film has been confirmed as Skyfall.

Greece PM Losing Support of MPs

Greece Prime Minister George Papandreou has almost lost his party’s vote of confidence, as his party now holds only a slim majority: 152 of 300 seats.

Conrad Murray will not give evidence

Dr Conrad Murray has told the judge at his trial that he will not testify in his own defence.

Julian Assange loses extradition appeal

The founder of Wikileaks has failed in his appeal against extradition from the UK to Sweden over allegations of rape and sexual assault.

New £50 banknote in circulation

The new £50 Bank of England note featuring Matthew Boulton and James Watt has been put into circulation.

Prince William and Kate visit Denmark Unicef aid centre

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are travelling to Denmark today to learn about the work of Unicef in East Africa.

Ministers to make an “enhanced pensions offer” to public sector

Union leaders have been called to meet with ministers at the Cabinet Office regarding getting public sector pensions agreed.

Greek cabinet goes ahead with referendum plan

Greece’s cabinet has unanimously backed a controversial plan to hold a referendum on the EU debt rescue package.

12 held at protest outside Parliament

At least 12 people were arrested after a clash between police and protestors outside the House of Parliament.

14-year old girl arrested after mother’s death

A 14-year old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of her mother in Greater Manchester.

European markets dive after Greek referendum announced

European markets have fallen after yesterday’s announcement of a Greek referendum on the latest bail-out package to solve its debt crisis.

Winter weather alerts “will save lives”

Cold weather alerts aimed at helping vulnerable people throughout the winter will be introduced in England.

Protestors at St Paul’s urged to move on

Protestors will be told to remove their tents from outside St Paul’s Cathedral today, or face legal action.

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