News archive for August 2012

Study Suggests Active Pensioners Add Years To Life

A new study by researchers in Sweden has shown that those who keep active into their seventies could add up to six years to their life.

First Golds For Team GB At Paralympics

Great Britain took home their first pair of golds in the Paralympic Games, coming first in swimming and cycling events.

Mitt Romney Accepts Republican Presidential Nomination

Governor Mitt Romney has officially become the man to go up against Barack Obama in this autumn’s US presidential race.

New Study Shows UK Population “Healthier For Longer”

New figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown that the proportion of people in the UK living with good health for longer has increased.

Navy SEAL Book Questions Bin Laden Death Account

A new book by a US Navy SEAL involved in the death of Osama Bin Laden has disputed the official account of the mission.

Opening Ceremony Launches London Paralympic Games

More than 60 years since they were first introduced, last night the Paralympic Games returned home to London in spectacular style.

Hollywood “Ignores Older Viewers”, Says Shirley MacLaine

Movie legend and Oscar winner Shirley MacLaine has revealed in a Radio Times interview that she feels Hollywood is not catering for older viewers.

Nick Clegg: Wealthy Should Pay More

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has suggested that this country’s very richest should contribute more tax for a limited period, to get us through the ongoing economic crisis.

East America Braces For Hurricane Isaac

Hurricane Isaac is just hitting the east coast of America this morning and New Orleans is among the cities bracing themselves, exactly seven years after Hurricane Katrina killed 1,800 people.

Police Surrender In Search For “Lion” In Essex

Police in Essex have called off the search for a lion that was supposedly spotted in the county, reported near Clacton-On-Sea on Sunday night.

Third Child Dead Following Canoe Capsize

Five-year-old Gracie McKay died in hospital last night, becoming the third child to die following a canoe capsize in Gairloch.

PM Urged To Act In Heathrow Row

Tory MP Tim Yeo has called for Prime Minister David Cameron to decide if he’s “a man or a mouse” on the contested issue of a third runway at Heathrow.

US President Leads Tributes To Armstrong

US President Barack Obama has been among those to mark the passing of Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, who died aged 82 on Saturday.

Anders Breivik Deemed Sane

A Norwegian court has found Breivik sane, and sentenced the mass murderer to 21 years in prison.

Lance Armstrong Admits Defeat In Doping Battle

Legendary Tour De France cyclist Lance Armstrong is set to be stripped of his seven victories, after admitting that he will no longer fight drug charges from the US anti-doping agency (USADA).

Breivik Sanity Verdict Due Today

A court in Norway is set to deliver their verdict on whether serial killer Anders Breivik will spend the rest of his life in a prison or psychiatric hospital.

Sun Publishes Naked Harry Photos

After several days of cautious reporting, the editors of tabloid newspaper The Sun have elected to publish infamous photos of a nude Prince Harry, claiming that it’s in the public interest.

Author Nina Bawden Dies

Nina Bawden, the author of Carrie’s War and over 40 books for children and adults, has died aged 87.

Older Dads In Possible Autism Link

An Icelandic genetic study has shown a potential link between men fathering children later in life and a rise in certain mental illnesses.

GCSE Results Day Sparks Row

Thousands of young people will this morning open their GCSE results and once again, pupils are expected to have done better than last year on the whole.

Greek PM Asks For More Time For Crucial Cuts

Antonis Samaras, the Greek Prime Minister, has asked the Eurozone for more time to implement the brutal cuts necessary for the country to receive their next bailout of 31.5bn euros (£24.7bn).

Heart Attack Spouses In Depression And Anxiety Risk

New research has suggested that partners of heart attacks victims suffer too, with increased risk of severe depression or anxiety.

Storm Over Galloway Rape Comments Intensifies

Respect MP George Galloway has stood by his comments about Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s charges of sexual assualt, despite the growing row over what was said.

NHS Advised To Expand Abroad

NHS hospital trusts in England with a high profit margain are being encouraged by the government to set up branches abroad, in the hope of further funding services in this country.

Obama: Syria Chemical Weapon Use May Bring US Military Intervention

US President Barack Obama has been talking about the ongoing crisis in Syria, again warning that if the country’s chemical weapons were used by the government or fell into the wrong hands, there would be “enormous concequences”.

Ecuador Warns UK Over Embassy Entry

Ecuadorean President Rafeal Correa has warned the UK that any forceful attempt to enter their embassy in London will be “diplomatic suicide”, as the Assange row continues.

Heywood Murdered Escapes Death Penalty

Gu Kailai, the wife of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai, has been found guilty of murdering British business Neil Haywood, but she has not been given the death penalty.

Councils Urged To Sell Most Expensive Houses

Local councils have been advised to sell off their most profitable property and reinvest in building cheaper housing.

Top Gun Director Tony Scott Dies

Hollywood has this morning reacted in shock at the death of director Tony Scott, who jumped from a bridge in what has been pronounced as a suicide.

Sheffield Homecoming For Jessica Ennis

Gold medal-winning Olympic heptathlete Jessica Ennis will return to her native Sheffield later today – and 10,000 people are expected to welcome her back.

Assange Ecuador Asylum Condemned

Authorities from the UK and Sweden have criticised Ecuador’s decision to offer Wikileaks founder Julian Assange political asylum.

Ian Brady May Have Revealed Final Murder Burial Location

Greater Manchester police have revealed that Moors Murderer Ian Brady may have given information about the whereabouts of Keith Bennett’s remains, missing since 1965.

Right-to-Die Verdict Due

Tony Nicklinson from Melksham, Wiltshire, is awaiting the decision whether doctors will be prosecuted if they help him to die.

Prince Phillip Hospitalized as a "Precaution"

Buckingham Palace has said that the Duke of Buckingham is receiving treatment for a bladder infection.

UK Unemployment Drops To 2.56 Million

Temporary jobs held over the Olympic period have led to a slight drop in the UK unemployment figure, to around 2.65 million.

London And Manchester Drop On League Table After Riots

England’s key cities, London and Manchester, have both fallen on a survey of the best international cities for living conditions, following last summer’s riots.

Diabetic Prescriptions Hit Record High

Prescriptions in England for diabetes treatment have topped 40 million for the first time, according to new figures.

China Meets Assad Aide For Syria Talks

A Chinese foreign minister will meet a Syrian government aide later today, in the hopes of finding a way out of continued fighting there.

New Study Suggests Midlife Exercise Helps Heart

New research has shown that those in their 40s and 50s getting regular exercise have healthier hearts than those who do not.

Protests At Latest Train Fare Hikes

Rail operators have announced that fares are set to rise significantly in January, prompting widespread condemnation from customers and retail experts.

“Make Or Break” Time For UK Employers

A new survey has suggested that now is a “make or break moment” for employers, as a lack of improvement in the UK economy will force them to create job losses in order to survive.

Stuart Hazell Due In Court

The man accused of killing 12-year-old Tia Sharp, Stuart Hazell, will appear in court later today, after the girl’s body was found in his house.

Olympics Close In Star-Studded Style

The closing ceremony for the London Olympics took place last night, featuring musical performances by the likes of Queen, The Who and the Spice Girls.

Hunger Petition Heads To Downing Street

A petition with over 500,000 names will head to Downing Street later, calling for more government help in reducing world hunger.

Consultation On Cigarette Packaging Ends Later

A government review into introducing mandatory plain packaging for cigarettes is to come to an end later, after the public showed a strong interest in the issue.

Usain Bolt Makes Olympic History

Jamacian runner Usain Bolt has become the first person to defend both his 100m and 200m titles, as Team GB brought their gold medal tally up to an unprecedented 25.

NHS Begins Drive To Bring Down Heart Disease Deaths In Wales

Doctors in Wales have launched a scheme hoping to drive down the number of deaths caused by heart disease in the region.

Bank Of England Forecasts Economy Flatline

Bank of England head Sir Mervyn King has announced that they have cut their 2012 growth forecast from 0.8% to zero.

Bob Hoskins Diagnosed With Parkinson’s

Legendary British actor Bob Hoskins has revealed that he plans to retire from acting after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

16 Golds and 16 Sports on Day 12

On day twelve of the Olympics in London, Great Britain sit at a comfortable third in the medal league tables, as the team experience some fantastic victories and narrow losses.

Unsuccessful Lords Reforms Opens Up Coalition Divides

The Liberal Democrats are demanding that the Conservatives start “delivering” on their coalition promises, after leader Nick Clegg admitted defeated in the latest attempt to reform and open up the House of Lords.

Blue Plaques Hit By Funding Cuts

Around half the blue plaques currently shortlisted to mark the birthplace of celebrated people are to be scrapped due to budget constraints.

Bank Accused Of “Hiding” Illegal Trades With Iran

The American government have accused bank Standard Chartered of laundering money in a scheme with Iran.

Significant Rise In Knee And Hip Operation Waiting Time Revealed

Figures obtained by the BBC show that the waiting time for hip and knee replacement operations have as much as doubled in some areas.

Tory MP Mensch Quits Commons

Conservative Louise Mensch has announced that she is to step down from politics, to spend more time with her family.

“Super” Weekend For Team GB At London

This weekend saw a gold rush over what was pre-emptively titled “Super” Saturday and Sunday, taking our position on the medal table up to third.

RBS Glitch Compensation Set At £125m

Customers frozen out of their accounts because of an IT glitch at Royal Bank of Scotland in June are to be compensated to the tune of £125m.

Kofi Annan Quits Syria Post

Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has resigned from his post as Syrian envoy – frustated by the actions of President Assad, the rebels and the international community as a whole.

Day Six Medal Haul Transforms Team GB’s Standings

Team GB won a total of six medals at the London 2012 Olympic Games yesterday, making it one of their most successful daily hauls ever.

Olympics 2012: IOC Pushes For Apology From Disqualified Badminton Players

The eight badminton players who were found guilty of not playing to win and promptly disqualified are being urged to publically apologise for their performance.

Overhaul Urged For Remand Conditions

A report by the Chief Inspector of Prisons has recommended that conditions for those on remand or awaiting trial needs to be improved, for greater fairness and to reduce costs.

New Egyptian Government Set To Be Sworn In

Egypt’s new democratically-elected President Mohamed Mursi will announce and swear in his new cabinet later today.

New Bank Lending Scheme Launched

A new scheme has been launched by the Bank of England today, in the hope of encouraging banks to lend more to small businesses, to get the economy moving again.

US Author Gore Vidal Dies

Legendary US novelist and political commentator Gore Vidal has passed away, aged 86 due to complications from pneumonia.

Military Pension Age Set To Rise

The Ministry of Defence have today begun outlining their plans for pension reform for those in the armed forces sector.

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