News archive from Monday, 07 May 2012
Man charged over takeaway death
A man has been charged with manslaughter after a Good Samaritan was killed as he attempted to break up a late-night brawl in a takeaway shop. Allan Glenny, 23, of Clinton Avenue, Blackpool, has been accused of manslaughter in connection with the death...
One hand on the trophy! Toure double leaves City on brink of first title in 44 years
Roberto Mancini finally conceded the title is within touching distance for Manchester City on Sunday but vowed to guard against complacency sabotaging their greatest achievement in 44 years.After beating Newcastle 2-0 at the Sports Direct Arena,...
New headteacher wants to make Lillington proud
Buy photos » New Lillington Primary School headteacher Derek France. Picture by Jon Mullis. 17.012.022.leam.jm1 (www.buyphotos247.com) THE NEW headteacher of Lillington Nursery and Primary School has promised he will turn it into a centre the whole...
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hopes Mark Hughes will take revenge on Manchester City
Sir Alex Ferguson believes the "unethical" manner of Mark Hughes' sacking by Manchester City could help trigger a Devon Loch-style collapse next week that opens the Barclays Premier League title door for Manchester United. Although...
Man arrested on suspicion of murdering Worcester mum Jacqueline Harrison
A 51-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman found dead at her home. The body of Jacqueline Harrison, 47, was found at a flat in Gresham Road, Worcester, on Thursday. A post-mortem examination showed she had sustained...
Jeweller Graff to launch $1 billion HK IPO May 21 - sources
In the coming two weeks, the company, its bankers and advisers will meet with fund managers and institutional investors around the world, before deciding on a price range for the deal ahead of the roadshow. Pricing is set for early June, though no...
Further disruption is on its way for rail users
DELAYS in pensions talks between East Midlands Trains and drivers' union Aslef will mean more unnecessary disruption for passengers. That was the message yesterday from the train company, which said it was disappointed that the union has refused to...
Plans to split retail banking and investment banking to be formally unveiled in Queen's Speech
Plans to split retail banking and investment - or "casino' - banking are to be formally unveiled in the Queen's Speech this week. The Government will use the monarch's annual address to reveal its plans to implement recommendations made by Sir...
Aspiring models take to catwalk in Modelsearch
Aspiring models take to catwalk in Modelsearch Young hopefuls on the catwalk at the Kirkgate centre, Bradford Budding fashion stars were put through their paces on the catwalk in the heats of the Bradford Modelsearch competition. More than 450...
What now for Kenny? Dalglish set for talks over his Anfield future
Kenny Dalglish has revealed he will sit down at the end of the season with Liverpool’s owners to thrash out his future. The Anfield boss is under no immediate threat after steering his side to both domestic Cup finals in his first full season back in...
Blame game: Snide comments no cure for my walking wounded, says Kean
Steve Kean has jumped to the defence of his wounded warriors as Blackburn Rovers grit their teeth for one last bid to beat the drop. Kean’s players have been stung by criticism that they do not care enough as fans look for anyone - and sometimes...
Former Kuwait PM questioned in graft probe
He was questioned last week by a tribunal that has jurisdiction over past and present ministers as part of an ongoing inquiry into alleged graft under the previous administration, the source said, confirming a report in al-Sabah newspaper. Sheikh...
Jekyll and Hyde: Liverpool have been two teams this season, admits Gerrard
Steven Gerrard yesterday admitted the players who must shoulder the blame for Liverpool’s roller-coaster season. After FA Cup final heartache, whispers about manager Kenny Dalglish have risen to murmurs, largely because of an inconsistent league...
Teenage kicks: United and Spurs set to do battle for Crewe youngster
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to battle with Tottenham for Crewe whizz-kid Nick Powell. Fergie took time out from the title race to make a personal check on the attacking midfielder, 18, as he starred for the League Two play-off...
Catalans 27- 20 Huddersfield: Dragons magic tames Giants
Dale Ferguson bagged his first try of the season, but the Giants missed the chance to climb above Wigan at the top of the Stobart Super League. Huddersfield lost top spot after the Warriors win over Hull KR on Friday and Catalan dashed their hopes of...
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