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£3m cash boost for derelict lido

Mon, 2013-02-18 06:02
A derelict lido is given £3m of European funding to plough into its multi-million pound redevelopment.

Amazon fires German security firm

Mon, 2013-02-18 05:53
Online retailer Amazon ends the contract of a security firm used at one of its German warehouses following complaints about workers' conditions.

Alguersuari says F1 an 'auction'

Mon, 2013-02-18 05:41
Jaime Alguersuari believes Formula 1 is an "auction" after failing to secure a seat for the forthcoming season.

VIDEO: Actor Richard Briers dies aged 79

Mon, 2013-02-18 05:26
Actor Richard Briers, best known for his role in TV's The Good Life, has died at the age of 79, his agent has said.

Tunisian crisis talks to resume

Mon, 2013-02-18 04:55
Talks are due to resume in Tunisia on the creation of a technocratic government, despite opposition from the governing Islamic party Ennahda.

Israel's Prisoner X 'leaked secrets'

Mon, 2013-02-18 04:47
An Australian report says Israel secretly jailed an Australian man who worked for its Mossad spy agency because it believed he had leaked secrets.

Egypt in YouTube anti-Islam film row

Mon, 2013-02-18 04:46
Egypt's telecoms ministry has refused to block access to video-sharing site YouTube and has filed an appeal to reverse a court order asking it to do so.

Lambert ready for '12 cup finals'

Mon, 2013-02-18 04:44
Paul Lambert says Aston Villa must be prepared for "12 cup finals" as they battle to avoid Premier League relegation.

Germany 'likely to avoid recession'

Mon, 2013-02-18 04:41
Germany will avoid recession and return to growth in the first quarter of 2013, the country's central bank says.

Women's Cricket World Cup: Team of the Tournament

Mon, 2013-02-18 04:23
Test Match Special's Charles Dagnall reveals his Women's Cricket World Cup Team of the Tournament

Obituary: Mindy McCready

Mon, 2013-02-18 04:14
Turbulent life of US country singer Mindy McCready

Banksy mural appears at US auction

Mon, 2013-02-18 04:08
A Banksy mural painted just before the Jubilee last summer has disappeared from a London street and been listed for sale at a US auction site.

Country singer Mindy McCready dies

Mon, 2013-02-18 04:06
US country singer Mindy McCready, 37, has died from "an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound", an Arkansas sheriff says.

More high street shops closing down

Mon, 2013-02-18 03:29
High street shop vacancy rates rise to 17% in Wales with footfall down 10% in January due to store closures, say analysts.

Rescued oil birds set to be released

Mon, 2013-02-18 03:20
Dozens of rescued birds washed up on the south coast covered in an oil additive are set to be released.

Robinson takes on Bristol role

Mon, 2013-02-18 02:50
Former England and Scotland head coach Andy Robinson is appointed director of rugby at Championship outfit Bristol.

Harlem Shake held off number one

Mon, 2013-02-18 02:45
Electro track Harlem Shake, which has sparked an online dance craze, is kept off the top of the UK charts by dance artist Avicii.

Megaupload sequel to accept bitcoins

Mon, 2013-02-18 02:34
Web storage service Mega to accept the virtual currency bitcoin, according to its founder Kim Dotcom.

I'm best boss in England - Mancini

Mon, 2013-02-18 02:34
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says he has been the best manager in England over the last 15 months.

Dutroux's mother opposes release

Mon, 2013-02-18 02:28
The mother of Belgian child killer Marc Dutroux urges the courts not to grant his appeal for early release.
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