Friday 18 May 2012

National News

Olympic Flame handed over to London

Olympic Flame handed over to London

The Olympic Flame has been handed over to London.

Ahmadinejad 'blocked from Olympics'

Ahmadinejad 'blocked from Olympics'

Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claims he has been blocked by the UK authorities from attending the Olympic Games in London.

Peter Hain contempt case shelved

Peter Hain contempt case shelved

A court case which saw the Northern Ireland judiciary pitted against Westminster MPs has been shelved with both sides claiming moral victory.

Two held over attack on woman, 93

Two held over attack on woman, 93

Police have arrested two people in connection with an attack on a 93-year-old woman who was severely beaten in her own home.

Hallam murder conviction quashed

Hallam murder conviction quashed

A man's 2005 murder conviction has been quashed after the discovery of photographic evidence on his mobile phone which could have helped his defence case.

Vauxhall deal secures future jobs

Vauxhall deal secures future jobs

The future of a car factory has been secured for years after workers agreed to a "ground-breaking" pay and conditions deal clearing the way for investment worth £125 million.

FO accused over royal lunch guests

FO accused over royal lunch guests

The Foreign Office has been accused of putting the Queen in the position of having to dine with despots as the row over a royal lunch with foreign monarchs intensified.

Bahrain's King at Queen's lunch

Bahrain's King at Queen's lunch

The King of Bahrain, whose regime has been accused of brutally suppressing pro-democracy demonstrations, will have lunch with the Queen in celebration of her Diamond Jubilee.

Prince features on Jubilee single

Prince features on Jubilee single

Prince Harry has made his recording debut after being recruited by Gary Barlow to play on his Jubilee single.

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National Sport

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British duo strike gold in Eindhoven

British duo strike gold in Eindhoven

Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow ended Great Britain's 74-year wait for a female European Diving Championships title in Eindhoven.

Cheltenham to face Crewe at Wembley

Cheltenham to face Crewe at Wembley

Cheltenham withstood heavy first-half pressure before goals from Jermaine McGlashan and Marlon Pack secured a 2-1 win at Torquay to confirm their place in the npower League Two play-off final.

Whelan reveals Reds' Martinez approach

Whelan reveals Reds' Martinez approach

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has given Liverpool permission to speak to manager Roberto Martinez, following an approach from the Carling Cup winners.

Broad keeps Windies in check

Broad keeps Windies in check

Stuart Broad and the rest of England's famed pace attack had to earn their successes on an attritional first day of the Investec Test series against West Indies at Lord's.

Murray beaten in Rome

Murray beaten in Rome

Andy Murray came off second-best against a determined Richard Gasquet in the Rome Masters.