jueves, 10 de marzo de 2011
martes, 8 de marzo de 2011
Borat streaker in Havant & Waterlooville and Dorchester Town - video
It's not every day your manager is sent off for rugby tackling a pitch invader dressed in a mankini - but that's exactly what happened to Dorchester Town on Monday night. Headlines | Mail
Police cuts 'will increase crime'
Job losses to police forces will lead to a rise in crime in the county, says the head of Lancashire's Police Federation. BBC News -
US government's $223bn deficit for February is largest 1-month shortfall in history
The figure dwarfs even the most sweeping cuts being debated on Capitol Hill. And critics claimed it underlined just how out of control government spending has become in the aftermath of the recession. Money | Mail
John O'Groats to receive £1.8m facelift to boost tourism
Referred to as the 'eyesore at the end of the road', John O'Groats has long received bad press. But a £1.8m overhaul could soon pave the way to a brighter future. Travel | Mail
Acupuncture, the new weapon to cool down those hot flushes
Acupuncture can help women suffering from the most common symptoms of the menopause, Turkish scientists claim. They say it can curb hot flushes and relieve mood swings. Health | Mail
Send for the tusk force! Why elephants really are good at teamwork
In a series of experiments the gentle giants showed off the kind of cooperation skills normally seen in humans or chimpanzees when trying to get food. Science&Tech | Mail
Is it time to jump off the economic rollercoaster and opt for a 10-year fixed rate mortgage?
Five-year fixed-rate mortgages are disappearing fast as banks and building societies face the fact that interest rates may go up as early as next week. Property | Mail
Police forced to slash 28k jobs in government cost-cutting drive
The Association of Chief Police Officers has told ministers that 12,000 police officers and 16,000 civilian staff jobs will be cut over the next four years. Money | Mail
Poor diet during pregnancy can give your future grandchildren diabetes, researchers say
The disease mainly affects the middle aged, but a study suggests that susceptibility could be programmed into the cells of an unborn baby if his or her mother eats unhealthily. Health | Mail
National Geographic real-life floating house: Pixar's Up! can be done
When 78-year-old retiree Carl Frederickson's house takes off into the air aided by the help of hundreds of helium balloons, viewers seen it is a heart-warming moment of pure fiction. Science&Tech | Mail
HOTHOUSE PROPERTY GOSSIP Shaun of the Dead was here and Peaches Geldof moves home
A flat where a blood-spattered Simon Pegg, above, rushed to the rescue of his on-screen girlfriend and fought off zombies with a cricket bat in cult movie Shaun Of The Dead has just come on the market. Property | Mail
Health fear over recycled packaging
Leading food manufacturers are changing the packaging they use for products such as breakfast cereal after researchers raised concern about possible health risks from recycled cardboard. Daily Express :: UK News
Eco-friendly Germans reject biofuel
Eco-friendly Germans are refusing in droves to purchase fuel with higher levels of ethanol to meet biofuel targets. Daily Express :: World News
Juventus line up shock move for Bolton striker Johan Elmander after spying mission
Juventus are weighing up a surprise move for Bolton striker Johan Elmander after sending scouts to watch the Swede in action at the Reebok Stadium. Headlines | Mail
Dannii Minogue's boyfriend Kris Smith concerned over her heavy workload
She is a new mother, a successful fashion designer, a TV judge, mentor and model and thrives on keeping herself busy. TV&Showbiz | Mail
Pictured: The revealing images of life on the frontier from wagon trains and mining to the white settler and the native Americans
From hunting, mining and wagon trains to white settlers mixing with native American Indians, life on the frontier is captured movingly by cameraman John C.H. Grabill. Headlines | Mail
Stay at home pensions: Women raising family won't lose retirement money
Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith is to press ahead with plans to introduce a more generous, flat-rate retirement payment worth £140 a week. Money | Mail
Uri Geller under the microscope
Paranormalist Uri Geller, 64, on the importance of exercise, eating healthily and indulging in dark chocolate... Health | Mail
Digital adverts on Chicago airport's mirrors target you in the bathroom
The 40inch high-definition screens display both short films and still images and are installed in toilets throughout O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. Science&Tech | Mail
Martin Samuel named Sports Writer of the Year at SJA awards
Sportsmail's Martin Samuel has scooped the coveted Sports Writer of the Year prize at the Sports Journalists' Association awards. Headlines | Mail
lunes, 7 de marzo de 2011
Football fan Rachel Humphrey's first words after waking from coma: 'Ipswich Town!'
Rachel Humphrey, 20, from Wisbech fell into a coma after contracting a life-threatening brain virus woke up after 14 weeks - and said the name of her football team. Health | Mail
Advert, advert on the wall: Now marketing execs use high-definition mirrors to target you when you wash your hands
The 40inch high-definition screens display both short films and still images and are installed in toilets throughout O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. Science&Tech | Mail
Robin van Persie and Cesc Fabregas in Arsenal squad to face Barcelona
Arsene Wenger looks set to go for broke in tomorrow's decisive Champions League clash against Barcelona after naming Robin van Persie and Cesc Fabregas in his 19-man squad. Headlines | Mail
Hit-and-run death crash driver is jailed
A hit-and-run driver who knocked down and killed a grandmother has been jailed for nine years. lep.co.uk - News
Corrupt bosses of deposit box firm locked up for running 'bank for gangsters'
Criminals flocked to the three sites in London's Park Lane, Hampstead and Edgware operated by Safe Deposit Centres Limited. Money | Mail
Lung cancer risk predicted by nicotine levels in toe nail clippings
Scientists found men with the highest nicotine readings were more than three times more likely to get cancer than those with the lowest. Health | Mail
Royal Wedding: Childhood pics of Kate Middleton released
A SMALL batch of family photographs from Kate Middleton's early years have been released by the couple ahead of the Royal wedding. Daily Express :: UK News
Discovery undocks from the International Space Station for the last time
Discovery left the ISS for the last time this morning. The Nasa shuttle is due back on Earth on Wednesday when it will be retired. Science&Tech | Mail
Glimmers of sunshine in a chilly 2011
Despite the effects of public sector cuts in the year ahead, the market forecast for your area may be brighter than you think, says Christopher Middleton Property Market, Buying a house,
The 2010/11 managerial merry-go-round
Dave Penney became the latest out-of-work manager after resigning from his post at League One Bristol Rovers in the wake of Saturday's 2-0 defeat by Dagenham. Headlines | Mail
Double boost as Van Persie joins Fábregas for Barça trip
• Cesc Fábregas 90% certain to play, says Arsène Wenger• Alex Song ruled out of Champions League second legArsenal have received a double boost ahead of their Champions League trip to Barcelona with the news that Cesc Fábregas is 90% certain to play and Robin van Persie is also in contention. The Dutch forward had previously been ruled out of the last-16 second leg at Camp Nou with a knee injury suffered in the Carling Cup final against Birmingham.Van Persie, who was expected to be
Double boost as Van Persie joins Fábregas for Barça trip
• Cesc Fábregas 90% certain to play, says Arsène Wenger• Alex Song ruled out of Champions League second legArsenal have received a double boost ahead of their Champions League trip to Barcelona with the news that Cesc Fábregas is 90% certain to play and Robin van Persie is also in contention. The Dutch forward had previously been ruled out of the last-16 second leg at Camp Nou with a knee injury suffered in the Carling Cup final against Birmingham.Van Persie, who was expected to be
BOAT RACE: Cambridge name three winners from last year in their crew to face Oxford
Cambridge have named three Boat Race winners in their crew for this year's race. George Nash, Geoff Roth and Derek Rasmussen all featured in last year's triumph. Headlines | Mail
Rolls-Royce and Daimler in talks to take over Tognum
The two companies said on Monday that they have entered ‘constructive discussions’ with Tognum, in a deal that could be worth about 3billion euros (£2.6billion). Money | Mail
Alzheimer's disease: NHS test brain scan that spots it early in 85% of cases
The new method compares the patient's brain to a database of 1,200 existing images of brains known to be affected by the condition. Health | Mail
There's no such thing as a dormant volcano, scientists warn
Researchers have claimed that volcanoes can go from calm and stable to spewing out lava onto the area around them in a matter of weeks. Science&Tech | Mail
Luxury giant LVMH takes controlling stake in upmarket jeweller Bulgari
The agreement will see LVMH issuing 16.5million shares to buy the majority 50.4 per cent holding owned by the controlling Bulgari family, which founded the company in 1884. Money | Mail
Mardi Gras: Jude Law and Pamela Anderson in Rio
Nearly 800,000 tourists, and a few celebrities including Jude Law, are taking part in the samba extravaganza that is the world's biggest Mardi Gras in Rio. Travel | Mail
Primary schools should tackle negative body image as eight-year-olds battle anorexia
Body image problems caused by celebrities and advertising are now so prevalent among children that educational consultants are calling for urgent action. Health | Mail
Fed up with mouldy fruit? Here's a Star Wars solution that will stop spores in their tracks
Researchers have discovered that concentrating a 'cold plasma' beam on soft fruit kills off the spores which cause mould. It can keep it away for up to a week. Science&Tech | Mail
Iain Duncan Smith's message to the unemployed: 'There are plenty of jobs, just find suitable vacancies'
The Work and Pensions Secretary said Labour was wrong to say the Government’s welfare reforms would fail because there were not enough jobs. Money | Mail
Schoolboy takes first steps after his short leg stretched a record 12 INCHES
Michael McKenzie from Weston-super-Mare, had his leg broken five times by surgeons so his new limb could be 'stretched' one millimetre per day in a metal frame. Health | Mail
Spider venom that causes four-hour long erections 'could be the new Viagra'
A single bite from the Brazilian wandering spider might contain a breakthrough new treatment for erectile dysfunction. Science&Tech | Mail
Greece hits back as credit agency downgrades it to 'high risk'
The rating for Greece was slashed by three notches - to B1 from Ba1 - by Moody's which warned that it may cut again if the country's commitment to its cuts programme weakens. Money | Mail
Japan unveils hayabusa bullet train, which can reach speeds of 186mph
Japan's ultra-fast rail networks continue to be the envy of the world. The latest bullet train, the 'Hayabusa' was launched in the country this weekend. Travel | Mail
Brain scan system can spot Alzheimer's disease early
The new method compares the patient's brain to a database of 1,200 existing images of brains known to be affected by the condition. Health | Mail
'iPlayer for radio' service lets you listen to 200 stations to launch in 3 weeks
Radioplayer, which has been in development for the last two years, will gather more than 200 BBC and commercial stations together in one location for the first time. Science&Tech | Mail
George Michael and Kenny Goss 'split after 15 years together'
It is reported that the 47-year-old singer's issues with drug use, as well as his drug-driving conviction last year, were the reasons for the split. TV&Showbiz | Mail
Barclay's Bob Diamond becomes Britain's best-paid bank chief after pocketing £6.5m bonus
Barclays' chief executive Bob Diamond was today named as the UK's highest paid bank boss today after receiving a massive £6.5million bonus for his work last year - which was apparently SMALLER than expected. Money | Mail
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Within the current economic climate, owning a vehicle has become a bigger financial strain than ever. New job opportunities are few and far between and for many of us our wages have been frozen in spite of rising prices and increasing living costs. And the motorist is by no means the least affected. For many
£40k East Lancashire thief’s £1 order...till he finds job
A SALES controller at Perrys car dealership who pocketed more than £40,000 from the sale of 19 vehicles has been spared jail and must pay back his victims just £1 – for now. Lancashire Telegraph |
Hawaiian volcano: New vent in erupting volcano spews lava 65ft into the air
Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, is currently being monitored by scientists after a crater floor collapsed at the weekend, spewing lava 65ft into the air. Travel | Mail
Burn calories with chilli chocs! Could red hot ingredient hold key to losing weight?
Manufacturers claim to have discovered an ingredient derived from chilli peppers that could be added to any pudding or treat to make the red hot idea a reality. Health | Mail
Radioplayer: Service that lets you listen again to shows from 200 stations to launch in 3 weeks
Radioplayer, which has been in development for the last two years, will gather more than 200 BBC and commercial stations together in one location for the first time. Science&Tech | Mail
Cricket World Cup 2011: Latest fixtures, results and standings
For everything you need to know throughout the Cricket World Cup in the sub-continent. All the fixtures, results, standings and stats are right here on Sportsmail. Headlines | Mail
It’s a cruel price to pay
The Evening Post can today reveal the human and financial cost of Lancashire’s children in care. lep.co.uk - News
Stagecoach defies cold snap to deliver revenue growth
The transport group said on Monday its profitability has remained good despite the severe weather conditions that hit its bus and rail operations in recent months. Money | Mail
Down's syndrome: Simple blood test will reveal if baby has condition earlier in pregnancy
The test could save pregnant women from having the invasive examinations currently available, which raise the risk of miscarriage. Health | Mail
A day to remember: Couple's wedding clashes with race protest
Mrs Roberts had planned her nuptials with long-time partner Mark for six months only for their vows to be spoiled as English Defence League supporters clashed with anti-fascist demonstrators in Rochdale. Headlines | Mail
Our future under water? How devastating floods could swamp major cities
Extraordinary photographs of the devastation flooding could cause in Britain's major cities were released today to warn of the dangers of environmental catastrophes. Science&Tech | Mail
Paddy Power profits leap as punters lose out on bets
The bookmaker said 2010 profits came in 55 per cent higher to £104.2million euros (£89.7 million), helped by a strong performance during the World Cup. Money | Mail
Andrew Lansley's NHS reforms 'will turn health service back to the 1930s'
The chairman of the British Medical Association's hospital consultants committee criticised Andrew Lansley's plan to make NHS hospitals compete with private companies. Health | Mail
Sounds great: New app that lets music lovers create own radio station is launched (and it even works offline)
We7 is a free app, and lets users pick and choose what music they would like to listen to on their own devices, and then the radio will cleverly select similar artists. Science&Tech | Mail
Tesco and Sainsbury's accused of hollow job creation claims
Analysis of Tesco's and Sainsbury's annual reports show that their promises to create thousands of new jobs when building new stores have not necessarily rung true. Money | Mail
La Plagne ski accident: My travel insurer added insult to injury
David Rose reveals the long and costly battle he faced to get him and his family home after a skiing accident in France. And getting the car back home was another matter. Travel | Mail
Babies who are born at 23 weeks should be left to die, says NHS chief
Dr Daphne Austin said that despite millions being spent on specialised treatments, very few of these children survive as their tiny bodies are too underdeveloped. Health | Mail
White hot: The stunning satellite image of a Russian volcano's most dangerous threat
This Nasa images shows the aftermath of a pyroclastic flow at the Shiveluch volcano in the remote north eastern region of Kamchatka Krai. Science&Tech | Mail
NHS reforms 'will turn health service back to the 1930s', warns top doctor
The chairman of the British Medical Association's hospital consultants committee criticised Andrew Lansley's plan to make NHS hospitals compete with private companies. Health | Mail
domingo, 6 de marzo de 2011
Are we nearly there yet? Ford ¿s TALKING car can tell you the answer to age-old question
Talking to your car - and having it answer straight back - could soon become a commonplace as Ford says it will introduce voice communication in the UK next year Science&Tech | Mail
Public sector workers could be forced to stay on until 65 or have their pensions cut
In a report for the Government, Lord Hutton is expected to conclude that the current pension age of 60 for most state employees is unsustainable. Money | Mail
DANCING ON ICE 2011: Denise Welch's husband Tim Healy confronts Jason Gardiner as she's voted off
Jason Gardiner was left quaking in his cravat again tonight after he was confronted live on Dancing On Ice tonight - this time, by Denise Welch's husband Tim Healy. TV&Showbiz | Mail
Go easy on banks or we could leave UK, threatens HSBC
In a veiled threat to the Government, Britain’s biggest bank signalled that it could move its headquarters overseas unless London is protected as a financial centre. Money | Mail
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Appeal following two street robberies in Chorley
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward following two street robberies in Chorley town centre on Tuesday evening (1st March). Both robberies were reported within four minutes of each other in similar circumstances. The offender has approached both his victims after they have used cash machines and threatened them with violence before stealing their
Huge load delivery goes to plan
One of the heaviest loads ever to move on UK roads is delivered safely after a huge operation in Lancashire. BBC News -
MARTIN SAMUEL: Kolo Toure gave a slim excuse
Even if Kolo Toure acted unwittingly, to accept his explanation opens the door for other, nefarious, users who will cite his precedent. Headlines | Mail
Preston tour for Father Christmas
Father Christmas will be stepping out in true festive style when he arrives at Debenhams in Preston this Saturday and swaps his reindeer and sleigh for a festive red, soft-top, Vintage Austin Heeley. Preston and Leyland Citizen | City
David Cameron vows to set business free and blasts civil service
The Prime Minister expressed intense frustration with the failure of officials to understand firms buckling under Labour’s red tape ‘frankly cannot take it any more’. Money | Mail
Ex-Met chief profits from £4million deal to train Libyan police... in Huddersfield
The controversial arrangement to provide forensic science training at the University of Huddersfield has enraged Libyan human rights activists living in the UK. Headlines | Mail
Tidjane Thiam's bonus could reopen rifts at Prudential
Prudential's controversial boss could be in line for a bonus package estimated at more than £4million following a surge in profits at the insurance giant. Money | Mail
Cameron declares war on his own civil servants as he puts faith in entrepreneurs to boost economy
The Prime Minister expressed frustration with the failure of officials to understand that firms buckling under the weight of Labour's red tape 'cannot take it any more'. Money | Mail
Coalition seals deal to govern in Ireland ... and their first job will be renegotiation of EU bailout
Fine Gael won 76 seats and Labour 37 in the 166-member parliament in the general election ten days ago. Money | Mail
Petrol tax to be cut as drivers are forced to pay £1.40 a litre for the first time
Chancellor George Osborne used a speech at the Tory spring conference in Cardiff to give a clear commitment to act to help motorists. Money | Mail
Essex council and police hire 'sniffer wardens' to smoke out drivers in company cars
Tendring District Council and Essex Police are so eager to catch employees having a puff behind the wheel that they've set up road blocks across the county. Motoring | Mail
George Michael says he is ashamed of his behaviour and that he's now in therapy for drug use
George Michael has said he deserved to be jailed for a month after crashing his Range Rover while high on cannabis, describing it as 'karma'. TV&Showbiz | Mail
Financial Mail's annual student essay competition: Chris is 'compelling' winner
The competition, open to pupils aged between 13 and 18 and run with investment manager Baillie Gifford, aims to engage youngsters in key financial topics and boost the level of personal financial education in schools. Money | Mail
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Lancs PSCO’s Saved from Chop!
UNISON has today learnt that the majority of the external funding partners for some 170 plus Police Community Support Officers have found the funding within their severely and savagely cut budgets to continue with the provision of Police Community Support Officers within their communities to enable the greatly valued and appreciated work that they do
Oswaldtwistle man jailed for arson
A MAN who started a fire at his former family home after soaking a cushion in vodka has been jailed for four years. Lancashire Telegraph |
Wasps 36 Sale 23: Dave Walder inspires Wasps to win
Dave Walder's boot enabled Wasps to boost their play-off hopes despite an unconvincing 33-26 win over Sale at Adams Park. Headlines | Mail
Giant load makes painstaking journey
Crowds were up early to witness one of the largest and longest vehicles ever seen on the county’s roads. lep.co.uk - News
Oscar glory and a big tax break - But don't count on making a killing, even if you invest in a Hollywood hit
The success of The King's Speech at the Oscars is the crowning glory for a £10million investment that has taken more than £150million worldwide. Money | Mail
High tuition fee 'not for prestige'
A university leader has attacked suggestions that institutions are planning to set high tuition fees for reasons of "prestige". Daily Express :: UK News
How watertight is the cover for your gas boiler?
Boiler breakdown is everyone's nightmare, which is why millions of us insure against it, paying up to £400 a year for cover. Money | Mail
ASK THE EXPERTS: Land registry title will help against squatters
This week the experts respond to questions about land registration, tax charges and pension contributions. Money | Mail
Living the high life on Queen Elizabeth Art Deco cruise to Baltic, Mediterranean and Norweigan fjords
Designed to impress, Cunard's new Queen Elizabeth made its first Atlantic crossing with Russell Forgham on board. Theatre, spa and good food left no time for boredom. Travel | Mail
TONY HETHERINGTON: A 'guaranteed' 15pc return is a great deal...of worry
Every week, Tony Hetherington replies to readers' letters, adding comments, advice and the results of his enquiries. Money | Mail
Checking in: Julian Clary reveals his favourite holiday spots in Majorca and Nicaragua
Entertainer Julian Clary reveals his travel secrets and holiday highlights, including volcanoes in Nicaragua and his villa in Majorca. Travel | Mail
How you will pay for gender rules: A decision on insurance means huge changes
Millions of women will be charged more for their car insurance while hundreds of thousands of older men face smaller pensions after a controversial ruling from the European Court of Justice. Money | Mail
Heavy metal for all the family at the RAC Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset
From live battle re-enactments to a wartime house, the modernised Tank Museum in Dorset has something for all the family. Simon Heptinstall takes his children along. Travel | Mail
Decoy police cars parked at petrol stations in bid to beat 'drive-offs' as fuel theft soars
Petrol stations across Britain are getting 24-hour 'police protection' following an increase in fuel thefts as prices hit record levels. Motoring | Mail
'Katie Price flirted with Jamie Foxx' before pulling Leandro Penna as it's claimed Alex Reid beds new girl
Katie Price flirted with Hollywood star Jamie Foxx and David Furnish's personal trainer before landing Argentinian model Leandro Penna at Elton John's Oscars party, it is being claimed today. TV&Showbiz | Mail
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Coalition must show courage over pensions
Longer life spans, rising pay and the growth of employment in the public sector have left the taxpayer with an unsustainable pensions burden, a problem that Chancellor George Osborne wants Hutton to address. Money | Mail
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Coalition must show courage over pensions
Longer life spans, rising pay and the growth of employment in the public sector have left the taxpayer with an unsustainable pensions burden, a problem that Chancellor George Osborne wants Hutton to address. Money | Mail
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25 arrested in major crime crackdown
TWENTY-FIVE people have been arrested and thousands of pounds of property seized after a major police investigation into burglary and thefts in Burnley. The 24 men and one woman were all arrested after a series of coordinated strikes at 21 addresses in the Burnley Wood area of the town earlier this week. The operation, which
Smith sets the gold standard
At the British Masters Indoor Track and Field Championships held at Lee Valley, Preston Harriers’ Steve Smith took gold in the M50 1500m coming first in a time of 4:23.64. lep.co.uk - lep.co.uk
East Lancashire car repairer diversifies due to drop in crashes
THE boss of a car repair specialist is diversifying to cope with the safer driving habits of motorists. Lancashire Telegraph |
Northern Australia tour: Crocodile dunking in the Cage of Death near Darwin
Saltwater crocs are kings of the food chain in Australia's wild Northern Territory. Amy Watkins tours the Adelaide River near Darwin and meets its less friendly residents. Travel | Mail
David Haye v Wladimir Klitschko deal agreed! Heavyweight summer showdown in Germany confirmed
David Haye has confirmed he will fight Wladimir Klitschko this summer for the WBA, IBF and WBO world heavyweight championships. Headlines | Mail
Woman found dead in house was strangled
A woman killed by her husband in their family home died after being strangled with a ligature, police have confirmed. lep.co.uk - News
Mike McTighe interview: Crossing the pain barrier in JJB's fight to survive
Mike McTighe has suffered a painful few weeks and complains that his agony is not likely to end for another two months. The sports chain boss confronts the agony of store closures...and a bad back. Money | Mail
Miami Beach: Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez's A-list Florida destination
After years of neglect, Miami Beach has recaptured its super-cool crown and A-list stars including Beyonce and Jay-Z are rushing back to be seen in the top spots. Frank Barrett sips cocktails while people-watching at the ultra-trendy W Hotel Travel | Mail
Nine people die in bar blaze after LED lighting show triggers fireball
The fire in Taichung is thought to have been caused after a performance using LED lighting went wrong, according to the city fire department Headlines | Mail
MIDAS by JOANNE HART:Hummingbird hovers on brink of gold success
With the Middle East in turmoil and investors shying away from risky markets, a gold explorer in Liberia may not seem the most obvious investment choice. But Daniel Betts, chief executive of Hummingbird Resources, has a rather different perspective. Money | Mail
Rupert Murdoch 'will slash BSkyB marketing spend'
He is expected to slash BSkyB's £1.2billion annual marketing budget by up to a third - adding hundreds of millions of pounds to its profits at a stroke if he acquires the 61 per cent of BSkyB he does not own. Money | Mail
Asda is rocked as M&S snatches its new fashion guru
Sources said Sara Bradley will take a 'senior role' within M&S's clothing business. She is the latest in a string of high-profile appointments by new chief executive Marc Bolland. Money | Mail
sábado, 5 de marzo de 2011
The fainting fits of Reginald Perrin: Author of the famous 70s sitcom suffers from blackouts caused by stress
David Nobbs first fainting incident was in 1978 after he finished listening to a disastrous read-through of a pilot episode he had written for a sitcom. Health | Mail
Weightless weightlifting? All in a day's work for Nasa's astronauts on Discovery's final mission
Shuttle commander Steve Lindsey gets in his daily workout where he might be claiming he can lift much more than he could on earth. Science&Tech | Mail
£50million bond offer for John Lewis customers
The John Lewis Partnership will announce tomorrow it is raising £50million via a pioneering retail bond issue aimed at customers. Money | Mail
Thanks to the body lift, I was able to get rid of my saggy skin after losing 9-and-a-half stone
Drastic surgery to cut away the saggy skin left by weight loss is more popular than ever... and now patients are even demanding it on the NHS. Health | Mail
Newest big cat species the Sunda clouded leopard of Sumatra is filmed for first time
The 22-second-long video footage shows the cat snaking its way through the dense jungle undergrowth. And it provides evidence that the predator has adapted to living in tree-tops. Science&Tech | Mail
Disposal of F1 team makes Ross Brawn £100m
Ross Brawn has pocketed nearly £100million from the sale of his Formula 1 team to Daimler and Abu Dhabi wealth fund Aabar Investments. Money | Mail
Patients at risk as NHS orders ¿ghost list¿ purge
After this time, if they fail to respond to two warning letters, their names will be removed from the surgery register. Health | Mail
Why the BBC's new face of religion believes God had a WIFE
The ceramic inscription that suggests ancient Israelites worshipped a God AND Goddess in the same temple. Science&Tech | Mail
AllSaints is served £1.4m writ from one of its suppliers
K&G Maintenance Services has appointed debt collection agency Bibby Factors, which has employed a law firm to pursue the matter. The legal action also involves an AllSaints shopfitter. Money | Mail
Diet pills gave me heart disease: Michelle Heaton reveals how obsession with slimming gave her terrifying cardiac condition
When the singer was stretchered away after an episode last year, it was revealed she had been suffering from unexplained arrhythmia for seven years. Health | Mail
Aliens on earth? Nasa scientist claims to have found out-of-this-world bacteria which could hold the key to our existence
The extraordinary claim by Dr Richard Hoover, an astrobiologist with Nasa, comes after ten years of studying tiny bacteria in meteorites that have fallen in remote areas across the globe. Science&Tech | Mail
JAMES MARTIN: Here's your guilty pleasure...the Citroen DS3 Racing
This is a racing game come to life, both in the way it looks – with those crazy rims and stickers – and in the way it drives. Motoring | Mail
Inside the home Kate Moss can't sell: What's putting buyers off ¿ the flooding? Location? Or is it the jungle-themed living room?
It is the house that Kate Moss considers jinxed, after a series of mishaps that culminated in a £100,000 flood. Now the supermodel is finding it near impossible to sell. TV&Showbiz | Mail
He lost £1bn in Iceland...Now he's after Claridge's - Could Tchenguiz win control of one of Britain's most iconic hotels?
Control of The Connaught, The Berkeley and Claridge's could pass from investors at the heart of the Irish financial disaster to a key figure in Iceland's even more catastrophic collapse. Money | Mail
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Appeal after man exposes himself in Blackburn
POLICE in Blackburn are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man exposed himself to a woman in Blackburn on Monday night (28th February 2011). The incident took place around 6.15pm at the bus station on Railway Road when a man has approached the exterior of bus shelter where an 18 year old student
PCSO's in East Lancashire saved
THE majority of PCSOs will remain on East Lancashire’s streets for at least two years after councils found the cash to fund the posts. Lancashire Telegraph |
Struggling Lee Westwood out of touch as he fights to be number one again
Lee Westwood heads for Doral this week and the second World Golf Championship tournament of the year searching for the form that only last October saw him installed as World No1 in succession to Tiger Woods. Headlines | Mail
Lancashire retail jobs fears as Woolworths call in administrators
Hundreds of Lancashire jobs could be lost after the retail arm of Woolworths went into administration tonight. Preston and Leyland Citizen | City
Set course for a cash Isa haven: Whether you want variable or fixed deals, it's time to get the most out of tax-free savings
In the first of our indispensable three-part Isa series, Financial Mail outlines your options for the lowest-risk form of saving: Cash Isas. Money | Mail
Married couple found dead at home
Police are investigating after a married couple were found dead at their home. Daily Express :: UK News
RECKLESS AND RUTHLESS: Files show how aggressive lenders peddled mortgages borrowers couldn't afford and pursued them when they failed to meet payments
Aggressive mortgage lending to high-risk borrowers by a British subsidiary of defunct US investment bank Lehman Brothers at the height of the property boom has been fully revealed for the first time in files obtained by Financial Mail. Money | Mail
Axe 'must fall on unfair gold-plated public sector pensions'
A hard-hitting report by Lord Hutton, pictured, is expected to say that the crucial link to ‘final salary’ should be axed as a matter of urgency. Money | Mail
Are you really saving with Tesco price cuts? Supermarket accused of duping shoppers by putting up prices before sale
The supermarket giant is currently involved in a public relations war with Asda over which is the cheapest of the main grocers. Money | Mail
A song for Snowdonia: Lakes, mountains and valleys in Duffy country
The breaktaking homeland of singer Duffy is a star in its own right, says Robert Gore-Langton, as he indulges in a short break of hiking and scoffing. Travel | Mail
Coalition cuts mean families with children £1,000 worse off than childless couples, warns Ed Miliband
The Labour leader is to step up his attack on the deficit reduction plans as he seeks to capitalise on momentum from the Barnsley by-election. Money | Mail
Ski holidays: Obergurgl in Austria puts on a thrilling late snow show
Austria's highest resorts such as Obergurgl and Solden promise a great end to the ski season with good, natural snow above the tree-line, says Arnie Wilson Travel | Mail
Hayabusa, the new luxury 186mph Japanese bullet train that allows passengers to travel with their own cabin attendant
A network of cutting-edge Shinkansen train lines has been built up across Japan since the 1960s, and the island nation now hopes to sell the technology abroad. Motoring | Mail
Charlie Sheen's porn star lover returns... eight hours after walking out on him
Charlie Sheen has revealed in a Twitter post that his porn star lover has walked out on him. TV&Showbiz | Mail
Petrol prices could hit £2 a litre if Libya turmoil escalates, warns Government minister
Alan Duncan, a former oil trader, suggested the price of crude could top 200 dollars a barrel - significantly above the current record of 147 dollars a barrel from July 2008. Money | Mail
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Norwich City 1 Preston North End 1
Preston North End again held one of the sides in the promotion-chasing pack to a draw as they gained a hard-fought point against Norwich City at Carrow Road. lep.co.uk - lep.co.uk
Pavement cyclists in fine warning
Cyclists are warned to stick to the roads in Blackpool's South Shore area - or risk a £30 police fine. BBC News -
Paradise beaches and colonial splendour in Sri Lanka Galle Amangalla hotel
The southern tip of Sri Lanka is a world-beater for pristine palm-fringed beaches and colonial architecture. Mark Palmer relaxes on his sun-lounger and admires views that are pinch-yourself glorious. Travel | Mail
Manchester City v Wigan live
Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Barclays Premier League where Manchester City host Wigan at the DW Stadium. Headlines | Mail
Death couple wife 'was strangled'
Detectives investigating the deaths of a couple in Morecambe examine the possibility the man strangled his wife before killing himself. BBC News -
Benefit cheat UK: How, in just one day, a court saw a staggering 23 cases of welfare fraud
The astonishing caseload provides a snapshot of benefits Britain. They included the wife of a fortune teller and an ex-solicitor who claimed thousands in income support. Money | Mail
Under siege: Prince Andrew hosted lunch for Tunisian dictator's son-in-law at Palace
The Prince, who was acting in his capacity as Britain's special trade representative, met with Sakher el-Materi, the 29-year-old son-in-law of Tunisia's deposed president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali last October. Headlines | Mail
George Osborne to revive enterprise zones to promote investment in areas with potential for growth
The Chancellor today signalled plans to cut business taxes in ten areas of the UK to fuel jobs growth and investment. Planning laws will also be relaxed in these zones. Money | Mail
Mervyn King slams banks for putting profits before people and preying on the vulnerable
The Governor of the Bank of England said Britain risks suffering another financial crisis unless fundamental reforms of the banking sector are pushed through. Money | Mail
Another one bites the dust: Iconic British car-maker Bristol limps into administration
They're coveted by rockstars and the super-wealthy but in the end, it turns out there just weren't enough of them to keep Bristol Cars on the road. Money | Mail
Madonna mark II: Is Lourdes set to follow in her mother's famous footsteps?
Lola hoped to study law, but now all her focus is on dancing, singing and acting. She has a disciplined beauty regimen and a considerable work ethic. TV&Showbiz | Mail
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What the papers say - 05/03/11
We take a look at all the football gossip on the back pages of Saturday’s newspapers - including news from Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Celtic, Aston Villa and Newcastle lep.co.uk - lep.co.uk
Wife of Blackburn Rover's legend dies
THE wife of Blackburn Rovers legend Bryan Douglas has died after a battle with lung cancer. Lancashire Telegraph |
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson to come out fighting at Liverpool after week of woe
When Sir Alex Ferguson steps out at Anfield, a defiant glare will no doubt make its way towards Kenny Dalglish in the home dugout and carry on in the direction of the Kop beyond. Headlines | Mail
Gender 'irrelevant in business'
A leading Lancashire businesswoman says the push to get more women in the boardrooms is "bordering on positive discrimination". BBC News -
Lorry driver of chiller truck discovers 15 freezing stowaways aiming for Britain
All 15 immigrants are in hospital being treated for frostbite and hypothermia after being found in the back of a lorry in Brixlegg, Austria. Headlines | Mail
90 hour week for just $72: Ford China parts supplier accused of virtual slave labor
According to the National Labor Committee (NLC), Chinese workers at the Yuwei Plastics and Hardware Product Company in China work 14-hour days, seven days a week for just 80 cents an hour. Money | Mail
No chance of payout for Bradford & Bingley investors
Though 8,000 private investors lodged appeals to the ruling by independent valuer Peter Clokey that no compensation was deserved, there appears to be no new evidence which proves they are entitled to any cash. Money | Mail
viernes, 4 de marzo de 2011
Kaleidoscope in the sky: The swirling star trail taking centre stage high above Mount Everest
Photographer Anton Jankovoy spent months camping at the foot of the world's highest peak patiently waiting for the right weather conditions. Science&Tech | Mail
How the tone of your voice speaks volumes about how faithful you will be
If you find prospective partners doubt your intentions when whispering sweet nothings into their ear it could be your voice that's too blame. Science&Tech | Mail
Nasa astronaut Steve Bowen gets out his camera to take the ultimate tourist snap
Like any tourist in a strange land, Steve Bowen decided to commemorate Discovery's final journey to the International Space Station during a space walk. Science&Tech | Mail
The free iPad app that lets scientists move molecules around during experiments
The iPad's display is linked up to a microscope which uses laser beams to move molecules around. When they move something on the touch-responsive screen, the molecules shift in real-life too. Science&Tech | Mail
Robbie and Claudine Keane pay final respects to footballer Dean Richards at emotional funeral service
Keane, who played alongside Richards at West Midlands Club the Wolves, looked sombre and deep in thought as he arrived at the service at Bradford Cathedral for the service. TV&Showbiz | Mail
Cheap look: Cheryl Cole's favourite beauty products cost less than £3
It' will come as a shock to learn that the X Factor judge's favourite beauty product is a £2.03 Vaseline Lip Therapy stick - closely followed by E45 cream which costs just £2.54 for a small pot. Money | Mail
Alarms hope to cut crime in South Ribble
ALARMS have been handed out to residents across South Ribble to help them keep their property safe. Funded by the South Ribble Community Safety Partnership, around 300 window alarms and 300 door alarms have been given to victims of crime and handed out to residents by neighbourhood policing teams. Crime prevention officer Pam Hodge said:
Two found dead in Morecambe house
A man and a woman, both aged in their 40s, are found dead at a property in Morecambe. BBC News -
Do be quiet dear! It's MEN who suffer from sleepless nights due to their snoring partners
Women have long complained their husbands’ snoring is so bad it forces them to sleep the spare room. But now it seems it's their own noise that keeps their husbands awake. Health | Mail
Mobile phone prototype that looks like a Morph doll
It's designed to make you feel closer to the person you are talking to. But speaking into this human-shaped mobile phone may prove far more of an alienating experience instead. Science&Tech | Mail
Justin Bieber struggles to keep his trousers up
The singer was spotted holding up the crotch of his extra-large jogging bottoms to stop them from falling down as he left his Birmingham hotel today. TV&Showbiz | Mail
Fernando Torres: I'll rock Blackpool! Chelsea's £50m striker is ready to break his duck
Fernando Torres admits he must start scoring for Chelsea as he looks finally to break his duck against Blackpool on Monday. Headlines | Mail
Hyde Park calling: Sportsmail's triathlon blog
In the first of his monthly blogs, Sportsmail's Jonathan Hunn looks ahead to the tough task that awaits him as he prepares to take on the Hyde Park Triathlon this summer. Headlines | Mail
VIDEO: Happy Lancashire Day! Red rose pride for county's big day
THE rain failed to dampen Red Rose spirits as folk across the historic county of Lancashire celebrated Lancashire Day today. Preston and Leyland Citizen | City
£5 Royal Wedding coin for £9.99 to mark Kate Middleton and Prince William's day
Kate, 29, looks somewhat toothy, while her 28-year-old fiance has more hair on his head than has been suggested by recent photographs. Money | Mail
Harry Potter: new tour launched for London visitors
Visitors will be able to walk onto some of the most memorable sets from the Harry Potter film series including the iconic Great Hall, Dumbledore’s office and others. Travel | Mail
Egypt's new prime minister tell protesters he will resign if he fails
Essam Sharaf told protesters at Cairo's Tahrir Square as he was sworn in that he would do his best to respond to all their demands - but said he had a 'heavy task' ahead. Headlines | Mail
Banks must pay for mortgage internal error and not ask consumers to do it
Consumer Focus today called on Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks to stop asking its mortgage customers to make up repayment shortfalls caused by a computer error. Money | Mail
Advertising giant WPP profits topped £1bn in 2010
A stronger-than-expected recovery in the US and Germany and in traditional media, including free-to-air television, saw like-for-like revenues, excluding acquisitions and currency movements, rose 5.3 per cent. Money | Mail
Antarctic ice sheet built from the bottom up and not just by snow falling on top, claim climate change scientists
Experts are seeking to understand the frozen continent since even a small thaw could swamp low-lying coastal areas and cities. Science&Tech | Mail
New car sale fall less than expected last month
This was only 7.7 per cent down on February last year when the Government's car scrappage scheme had boosted sales, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Money | Mail
Please help me walk: Boy ,5, makes heartfelt plea on YouTube to raise funds for life-changing surgery
Kieran Forde-Thain needs to raise £55,000 in three months for surgery in America in June. He has a form of cerebral palsy called Periventricular Leukomalacia. Health | Mail
Turkey blocks Google Blogger in football broadcasting row
Google’s Blogger site has been blocked by the Turkish authorities after a row broke out over who can broadcast football matches in the country. Science&Tech | Mail
Food and fuel bills to rocket, warn ministers and UN report
A catastrophic 1970s-style oil price spike is on the cards while the price of supermarket basics continues to soar. Money | Mail
Libya unrest: British tourists back in Tunisia in spite of humanitarian crisis
Tourists are reporting 'everything is normal' on the golf courses beneath the blue skies of Tunisia in spite of a humanitarian crisis unfolding at the border. Travel | Mail
Diabetes detection dog Tiny to be trained to harness his life-saving gift
Abandoned Tiny amazed rescue centre staff by his ability to smell sugary snacks up to 30ft away. He will now undergo three months of diabetes detection training. Health | Mail
Nasa finally launches $424million Glory observation satellite... but it fails to reach orbit
The satellite lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force base in California aboard a Taurus XL rocket this morning. But 25 minutes later Nasa's George Dillar announced there was a problem. Science&Tech | Mail
Freddie Flintoff hit for six as he sells his house for £600,000 below asking price
Freddie and his wife Rachael moved into the stunning house - which was dubbed Freddingham Palace - after he became cricket's most marketable player. Property | Mail
Prince Harry cancels trip to Dubai as unrest in Arab countries worsens
PRINCE Harry has cancelled his trip to Dubai following concerns over unrest in the county, it was announced today. Daily Express :: News / Showbiz
Ocado sales grow as it attracts more middle-income customers
The Hatfield-based firm, which mostly sells the products of upmarket grocer Waitrose, reported that sales rose 24.7 percent to £146.2 million in the 12 weeks to February 20. Money | Mail
Huge load too heavy for M6 bridge
One of the heaviest loads ever to move on UK roads is being transported in Lancashire at the weekend. BBC News -
Dolly Blues ready for play-off push
ASSISTANT boss Phil Brown has refused to rule out a play-off charge for Lancaster City. lep.co.uk - lep.co.uk
Blackburn flasher hunted by police
A FLASHER with a ‘beer belly’ pressed himself against a bus shelter and carried out a lewd act in front of an 18-year-old student. Lancashire Telegraph |
UK government encourages tourists to holiday at home
Ministers push to encourage Britons to stay at home this year in a bid to boost the economy. There's even the suggestion that the May bank holiday could be moved to October. Travel | Mail
House prices falling at fastest rate in since 2009 as costs plummet 0.9% in a MONTH
Property values were 2.8 per cent lower in February than a year earlier, which is the biggest drop since October 2009, according to Halifax. Property | Mail
Cristiano Ronaldo major doubt Champions League clash with Lyon
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled out for up to two weeks with a hamstring injury, meaning the former Manchester United player is doubtful for the Champions League second round second leg match with Lyon. Headlines | Mail
Robbing ‘swines’
A frail 79-year-old cancer sufferer was tricked out of £3,000 life savings by a bogus workman. lep.co.uk - News
Colorado skiing: Holidaying with Michelle Obama on a European ski break budget
The First Lady chooses Colorado for her ski fix and Richard Liston can certainly see why. From star-studded Beaver Creek to Brit favourite Breckenridge, Colorado seems to have it all, and at the same price as a European break Travel | Mail
Presciption charges to rise from £7.20 to £7.40 in England - but Scotland get medicines for free
The cost of prescriptions in England will rise to £7.40 per item from £7.20, the Government announced today. The Scottish Parliament have just voted for free prescriptions. Health | Mail
Damein Hirst exhibition at Tate for 2012 Olympics
The exhibition, including his infamous 14ft-long shark suspended in formaldehyde, will open at Tate Modern on London's South Bank. Headlines | Mail
Seventies glam rocks: The decade is back with a modern twist
As is often the way, what we see in fashion is echoed in our interiors with retro 1970s-inspired prints, colours and materials cropping up in our homes. Property | Mail
Secretive Glencore posts 40pc profits rise
Soaring prices for metals and agricultural products fired the Switzerland-based conglomerate to a £2.3billion profit, on the back of revenue up 36 per cent to £89billion. Money | Mail
British tourists drink more on holiday than any other European country
A new survey reveals that Brits imbibe around three alcoholic drinks a day when they're away on holiday, that's two more than their European counterparts. Travel | Mail
Medicine labels
Medicine labels such as 'may cause drowsiness' and 'avoid alcoholic drink' are to be reworded after a report by a health advisory body found they were too vague. Health | Mail
The seafarers who were riding the surf off California 12,000 years ago
US researchers conducting excavations on the Channel Islands near Santa Barbara, southern California, found evidence of a sophisticated early sea-based economy. Science&Tech | Mail
Homes near the Eurostar are hot property for cross-Channel commuters
Slipping across to the Continent for le weekend has been a treat for decades, but speeding over as part of a working commute is a more recent innovation — and an increasingly popular one. Property | Mail
CITY FOCUS by SIMON DUKE: Murdoch waits to pounce on Sky
After Rupert Murdoch was given the green light to take full control of Sky, the fate of the satellite broadcaster rests with the assortment of power brokers and City grandees that populate its boardroom. Money | Mail
Dementia: Memory cells killed by Alzheimer's are grown in lab for the first time
U.S researchers have transformed stem cells into a critical type of neuron that are wiped out early on by the degenerative condition. Health | Mail
Psychologists say cost of children forces mothers and fathers to convince themselves it's worthwhile
Children cause them financial hardship, eat up their time and cause untold worry... but mums and dads insist they are worth every penny, wrinkle and grey hair. Science&Tech | Mail
Sleepless Britain: One in ten Brits rely on pills to doze off at night
Although Margaret Thatcher may have survived on five hours sleep a night, scientists say a good night's sleep is as crucial to one's health as eating well and exercise. Health | Mail
jueves, 3 de marzo de 2011
Lindsay Lohan turned away by doormen at Madonna and Demi Moore's Oscars party
Even with a well-meaning Josh Brolin vouching for her, Lohan was told there was no way she would be allowed in, according to U.S. reports. TV&Showbiz | Mail
Bank for gangsters: Police open 7k safety deposit boxes to discover £50m
Milton Woolf and Jacqueline Swan funded wealthy lifestyles by charging criminal gangs tens of thousands of pounds each for storage. Money | Mail
Bank for gangsters: Police open 7k safety deposit boxes to discover £50m
Milton Woolf and Jacqueline Swan funded wealthy lifestyles by charging criminal gangs tens of thousands of pounds each for storage. Money | Mail
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One more win to clinch league title
Preston’s promotion to the National League took a step closer to reality after a 9-2 thrashing of Crewe was followed up by news that second-placed Wakefield dropped two points in their re-arranged game against Leeds University on Sunday. lep.co.uk - lep.co.uk
Death crash asylum seeker case: 'no further appeals'
NO further appeals will take place over the decision to allow a death crash asylum seeker to stay in this country, the father of the victim has been told. Lancashire Telegraph |
How amateur photographer captured Discovery's dramatic final docking in space from back garden
Jim Bullen pulled off his once-in-a-lifetime feat from his garden in the Forest of Dean. 'It is the Holy Grail of International Space Station imaging,' he said' Science&Tech | Mail
Neymar heading for Arsenal as Brazil kid is picked to face Scotland
Brazil wonderkid Neymar is set to line up against Scotland after being recalled to the squad for the showpiece friendly at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium. Headlines | Mail
Dying shame
“They will be taking money away from the dying.” That’s the verdict of a bereaved dad after it was today revealed a Lancashire hospice is set to be the latest victim of Government funding cuts. lep.co.uk - News
1,589 UK workers made redundant daily as personal debt hits £1.4 trillion
Total lending rose by £1.5billion in January, leaving the average UK household £57,635 in the red, according to figures from personal debt charity Credit Action. Money | Mail
Whistle-blowing heart doctor is sacked NINE years after he was first suspended
Dr Raj Mattu from Coventry was suspended in 2002 over allegations of bosses after he spoke out about fears that heart patients were at risk on overcrowded wards. Health | Mail
Longer in jail for 'haven' attacks
Increased jail sentences have been handed out to three men who sexually attacked women during burglaries in homes they were entitled to regard as "safe havens". Daily Express :: UK News
1 in 5 motorists surf the net while driving survey reveals
The survey of 912 drivers was conducted in November and found 19 per cent of those asked admitted using their mobile phones to access the internet while driving a car. Science&Tech | Mail
Ofcom to ban 'rollover' contracts as they reduce benefits of competition
Under the ‘rollover’ contracts customers have to actively op out before their contract is renewed for a new minimum period or face penalties for leaving. They are currently offered by BT and several smaller providers to residential and business customers. Money | Mail
Rinspeed BamBoo car reads out Facebook and Twitter updates while you drive
Motorists driving the Rinspeed BamBoo can surf the net using a series of voice commands. Drivers attach their smart phones or iPads into a charger in the car before they set off. Science&Tech | Mail
Jeremy Hunt gives Rupert Murdoch's Sky News hive off for BSkyB plan green light
The Culture Secretary plans to accept a News Corp proposal to hive off Sky News to avoid a Competition Commission inquiry into £7.5billion BSkyB deal. Money | Mail
Transplant: Woman's husband leaves her - taking his life-saving kidney he had promised her with him
When seriously ill Linda Joel's husband walked out on her and their four year marriage, he also took with him the kidney he had promised to give her to save her life. Health | Mail
Solar scientists 'solve' mystery of disappearing sunspots
Unusually weak magnetic fields on the sun paired with reduced solar activity cause sunspots to disappear, according to researchers. Science&Tech | Mail
How the mortgage crisis is allowing landlords to push up rental rates
Cash-strapped adults who can't afford to get on the property ladder are being hit by rapidly rising rents, research has shown. Money | Mail
Facebook saved my life: Leukaemia boy, 4, diagnosed after father posts rash picture
Four-year-old Ted Rice, from Bury, was diagnosed with leukaemia by a doctor friend of his father Philip, after he posted a picture of his son's rash on the website. Health | Mail
Zombie ants: Killer fungus turning Amazon rainforest ants into colonies of zombies
Parasitic fungi are destroying colonies of ants in the Amazonian rainforest. They slowly turn the insects into zombies before killing them. Science&Tech | Mail
Pensioners still entitled to OAP concessions despite age discrimination ban
Deals to give older Britons cheap holidays and insurance premiums will not be banned under new equality laws, ministers insisted today. Money | Mail
The killer fungus turning rainforest ants into colonies of zombies
Parasitic fungi are destroying colonies of ants in the Amazonian rainforest. They slowly turn the insects into zombies before killing them. Science&Tech | Mail
Christine Bleakley and Frank Lampard leave Celebrity Juice filming with potato clock
She rises at three o'clock most mornings for her role as co-host of breakfast show Daybreak. So filming an episode of Celebrity Juice yesterday evening was something of a late night for the TV presenter. TV&Showbiz | Mail
Tesco staff waive good-bye to boss Terry Leahy
Around 1,000 head office workers lined the streets in front of Tesco House as Leahy left the building for the final time. As the retail boss stepped out of the glass foyer into the firm’s forecourt staff broke into applause. Money | Mail
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Boss faces ‘trial by TV’
A round-up of all the top sports stories from the national newspapers, featuring Manchester City, Aston Villa, Arsenal, Manchester United and a shock defeat for England’s cricket team. lep.co.uk - lep.co.uk
Football coach family 'hopeful' of recovery
The family of ex footballer and Blackpool FC coach who has locked-in syndrome say they are positive he will recover. BBC News -
First drug to tackle cause of cystic fibrosis ¿on sale as soon as next year¿
If trials on children are as successful, manufacturers Vertex Pharmaceuticals could apply later this year for permission to market the drug in Europe. Clearance is likely in 2012. Health | Mail
BBC global iPlayer subscription will be cheaper than licence fee
The international version of the iPlayer will cost less than $ 10 a month - £6.13 - which equates to around £73 per year. Britons pay £145.50 per year. Science&Tech | Mail
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish plans to bring in more quality
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish will put the emphasis on signing quality players this summer as he looks to build on the club's shock triumph in the Carling Cup final. Headlines | Mail
Record numbers visiting Blackpool
A record number of people visited Blackpool in 2010, according to new figures from a national survey. BBC News -
Up to 100,000 Eastern European migrants will be free to claim £250-a-week in benefits
Migrants from the former Soviet bloc will be allowed jobseeker's allowance, council tax benefit and housing benefit worth up to £250 a week per person. Money | Mail
Yoga holidays on Miami Beach: Canyon Ranch and Acqualina resorts
Miami Beach is all about the body beautiful, it's a golden catwalk where stars go to see and be seen. It's also a fantastic place to get fit. Yoga cynic Neil Simpson finds himself taking poses such as the 'happy baby' seriously for the first time in his life Travel | Mail
Amazing recovery of ice baby who came back to life after 25 MINUTES then avoided brain damage after she was placed in state of hypothermia
When Rachel Claxton, from Peterborough, gave birth to daughter Ella, her placenta had ruptured causing her newborn to die in the moments before she was born. Health | Mail
18-year-old woman found dead at house where man was to be arrested on suspicion of fraud
The teenager was found at the house in Birmingham, around 11am yesterday. Her death is being treated as suspicious and two men have been arrested. Headlines | Mail
Secret UFO files show UK alien sightings have tailed off since their 1970s heyday
Secret documents released yesterday show that the 1970s were the heyday of UFO spotting, with hundreds of people peering skywards for evidence of aliens. Science&Tech | Mail
Super complaint as people in financial difficulties targeted by rogue cold-callers
Citizens Advice said firms were unexpectedly contacting people who were struggling financially and were offering to help them find a loan. The service was costing victims hefty up-front fees, but the loan often failed to materialise and they were unable to get their money back. Money | Mail
Tomatoes help combat heart disease and cancer - and are even more potent when cooked
Eating tomatoes can help reduce the risk of cancer, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, scientists have revealed - and cooking the veg can increase its effect. Health | Mail
Apples hold secret of longer life? Fruit found to prevent age-related deterioration
Scientists have linked the fruit with a longer life – at least in flies on a diet supplemented by apple, who lived an average of five days longer than those fed normally. Science&Tech | Mail
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E.ON sells distribution arm to US firm for £4bn
US-based Pennsylvania Power and light is buying the Central Networks business, which includes 80,000 miles of cabling in the Midlands, having acquired E.ON’s american Midwest operations last year. Money | Mail
Type 2 diabetes in middle age 'can reduce your life by six years'
The new findings show people with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of dying from cancer, infection and mental disorders, as well as other conditions. Health | Mail
Apples prevent age-related deterioration
Scientists have linked the fruit with a longer life – at least in flies on a diet supplemented by apple, who lived an average of five days longer than those fed normally. Science&Tech | Mail
Workers aged 75-plus: Total soars to 100,000
The number highlights the financial crisis facing a generation with no savings but crippled by large debts, including mortgages. Money | Mail
Parkinson's disease risk 'could be cut by a third' through ibuprofen use
A study found that men and women who took the painkiller at least twice a week were 38 per cent less likely to develop the incurable brain condition. Health | Mail
Did seeds to life on Earth come from outer space? Meteorite found in Antarctica contained nitrogen 'building blocks'
Tests revealed the rock contained ammonia which is made up in part of nitrogen - and that contains DNA and proteins, the building blocks of life. Science&Tech | Mail
miércoles, 2 de marzo de 2011
PlayStation 3: Customs seize thousands over Sony and LG patent row
The ban on imports is currently set to last ten days, but could be extended if Sony does not overturn a court injunction won by LG at a civil court in The Hague. Science&Tech | Mail
Referee Mark Clattenburg on the spot again after Mario Balotelli elbow
Referee Mark Clattenburg was involved in another elbow controversy when Manchester City's Mario Balotelli felled Aston Villa's Chris Herd at Eastlands, only four days after deciding a free-kick was enough punishment for Wayne Rooney. Headlines | Mail
Girl recovering after early hours Preston fall
An 18-year-old girl is recovering in hospital after falling 20 metres whilst on a night out in Preston city centre. Preston and Leyland Citizen | City
Afghan campaign 'needs rethink'
Talks with the Taliban should be held because the current military action in Afghanistan is not succeeding in achieving a stable solution, say MPs. BBC News -
Fuel prices: Thomas Cook and Thomson add holiday surcharges of up to £160 a year
As petrol prices reach an all-time high, the airline industry is also passing on fuel surcharges to passengers. A family break could go up by as much as £160. Travel | Mail
Cannabis use 'doubles risk of psychosis for teenagers'
And mental health problems persist among those who continue using it compared with those who stop, according to research by an international team of scientists. Health | Mail
Cannabis use 'doubles risk of psychosis for teenagers'
And mental health problems persist among those who continue using it compared with those who stop, according to research by an international team of scientists. Health | Mail
Fergie feels United got ref justice
Sir Alex Ferguson hit out at referee Martin Atkinson after Manchester United's 2-1 defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. mirror.co.uk - Home -
The twinkle in the eye of Elbow's Guy Garvey
As Elbow prepare to release their latest album, their frontman tells Sarah Walters that the future may include starting a family . . . Manchester Evening News - RSS
History Teacher
<p>Randstad Education are currently seeking a History teacher to start immediately after half term on the 28 February 2011. This is a full time position with the opportunity to become long term. You will be teaching KS3/4 and A Level History and must have experience of this. NQT's are welcome to apply. This school are looking for a passionate, teacher with extensive knowledge of the subject and this must be matched with an eagerness to deliver creative and interesting lessons.
Man in hospital after motorway smash
A man was taken to hospital after his car struck a lamp post on the motorway near Preston. Preston and Leyland Citizen | City
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