Ex-Stereophonics Drummer Found Dead June 7, 2010
Former Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable has been found dead at his home in south Wales.
Emergency services attended the house at Llwydcoed near Aberdare, Cynon Valley, at 0530 BST on Monday.
South Wales Police said they were not speculating on the cause of death but there were no suspicious circumstances.
Cable, who left the Stereophonics in 2003, had hosted his rock show ...
German President Quits over Military Row May 31, 2010
German President Horst Koehler says he is resigning immediately, following criticism of remarks he made about German military deployments abroad.
Mr Koehler, whose job is largely ceremonial, had linked missions such as the Afghanistan deployment with the defence of economic interests.
His remarks drew criticism from a number of German politicians.
Mr Koehler, 67, was re-elected last year to serve a second ...
5-Day British Airways Strike Begins May 30, 2010
Members of a British Airways cabin crew union began a second five-day strike on Sunday after talks aimed at resolving the long-running dispute ended without agreement Friday.
UK Inflation Hits 17 Month High May 18, 2010
UK inflation accelerated again in April to hit its highest rate in 17 months, official figures show.
Labour Candidate: Brown is Worst PM Ever May 4, 2010
A Labour candidate delivered a blow to the party's election campaign today, describing Gordon Brown as the worst prime minister the UK has ever had.
UK Set to Ban Mephedrone March 29, 2010
Home Secretary Alan Johnson is to ban mephedrone and other synthetic so-called "legal highs" within weeks.
It comes after the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs recommended they be classified as a Class B drugs.
Class B drugs, which include cannabis and amphetamine sulphate, carry a maximum sentence of five years for possession or 14 years for supply.
There has been ...
Nuclear Arsenals to be Slashed: US, Russia March 25, 2010
By Paul Richter
The LA Times
American and Russian officials have reached a deal to slash their nuclear arsenals after eight months of unexpectedly tough negotiations, sources close to the talks said Wednesday.
President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who ordered the negotiations begun last July, still must sign off on details of the agreement, White House Press Secretary Robert ...
UK Rail Workers Vote for Strike March 19, 2010
Railway signal workers have voted in favour of strikes in a row over jobs, the Rail Maritime and Transport union has announced.
Greedy Footballers Let Cleaners Get Fired March 11, 2010
By Ian Herbert
The Independent
The reputation of football's playing fraternity was not enhanced yesterday when it emerged that 85 people had been shown the door by financially stricken Portsmouth while only two players had offered to take pay cuts to save the fate of the less well-off.
David James, the England international goalkeeper, is understood to have been one of the ...
Nuclear Bunker Sold on eBay March 8, 2010
By Rosa Silverman
The Independent
A Cold War nuclear bunker has been sold on eBay for more than £20,000, it emerged today.
The underground bunker in Derbyshire's Peak District went on sale on the online auction site with a starting price of £500, but was sold for £20,600 after more than 40 bids.
The bunker was built in 1959 and operated by ...
Cameron Learned of Ashcroft’s Status a Month ... March 4, 2010
Polly Curtis, Allegra Stratton, Nicholas Watt and Andrew Sparrow
The Guardian
David Cameron was told only about a month ago about Lord Ashcroft's tax status, a Conservative party spokesman said today.
Lord Mandelson said the "astonishing" revelation suggested that either the Tory party leader had previously misled the public, or Ashcroft had misled Cameron.
The business secretary seized on the ...
UK PM Brown Denies Bad Temper February 21, 2010
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is denying allegations of "abusive behavior" and "volcanic eruptions of foul temper" ahead of the publication of a new book by a top British political journalist.
20% VAT in UK After Election? February 13, 2010
Roland Watson, Suzy Jagger and Rachel Sylvester
The Times Online
A rise in VAT is looming whichever party wins the general election, as Labour and the Conservatives draw up plans to balance Britain’s books.
Alistair Darling and George Osborne, the Shadow Chancellor, are both considering raising VAT to as high as 20 per cent — the European average — ...
Hindu Wins Right to Open-Air Pyre Funeral February 10, 2010
It took four years of complex legal wrangling, nearly bankrupted an ailing Hindu guru and has cost the tax-payer tens of thousands of pounds. But in the end open air cremations were legal all along.
Greek Strikes Over New Measures February 10, 2010
Public sector workers in Greece have launched a nationwide strike in protest at government measures to tackle the country's huge budget deficit.
Kraft Reneges on Cadbury Factory Pledge February 9, 2010
Food giant Kraft today signalled the loss of up to 400 jobs by announcing the closure of a Cadbury factory - despite earlier promises to keep it open.
Billy Hayes ‘Stronger than Scargill’ He ... October 17, 2009
The trade union leader planning two days of crippling nationwide postal strikes next week has said he is more powerful than Arthur Scargill was in the 1980s.
Italy Bribed Taleban over Afghanistan October 16, 2009
A Taleban commander and two senior Afghan officials confirmed yesterday that Italian forces paid protection money to prevent attacks on their troops.
Man Utd May Face FIFA Probe September 9, 2009
Manchester United's signing of teenage defender Michele Fornasier could be investigated after the player's former club Fiorentina contacted football's world governing body FIFA about the move.
Cadbury’s Reject £10.2Bn Takeover Offer September 7, 2009
Confectionery group Cadbury, one of Britain's best-known companies, has rejected a £10.2bn takeover from Kraft, the American food giant.
Three Convicted of Liquid Bomb Airline Plot September 7, 2009
Three British Muslims were found guilty today of conspiracy to murder thousands of passengers and crew in an unprecedented airline bomb plot that could have proved as deadly as the 9/11 attacks.
Transsexual Moves to Female Prison September 5, 2009
A transsexual prisoner serving life for manslaughter and attempted rape committed while she was a man has won a high court battle to be transferred to a women's jail.
Straw Admits Megrahi Release Related to Oil September 5, 2009
The Justice Secretary said he was unapologetic about including Abdelbaset al Megrahi in the agreement, citing a multi-million-pound oil deal signed by BP and Libya six weeks later.
G20 Banker’s Bonus Row September 5, 2009
Deepening divisions are appearing among international finance ministers, meeting in London, about how to curb excessive bank bonuses.
Chelsea to Appeal FIFA Ban September 3, 2009
English Premier League side Chelsea have said they will mount the "strongest appeal possible" following the transfer ban placed on the club by world football's governing body FIFA.
Simon Dee Dies aged 74 August 30, 2009
Simon Dee, the first presenter on the pirate station Radio Caroline and a major television star in the late 1960s, has died after losing his battle with bone cancer.
Sweden Introduces Negative Interest Rates August 30, 2009
But last month, the Swedish Riksbank entered uncharted territory when it became the world's first central bank to introduce negative interest rates on bank deposits.
Jaguar Cuts 300 Jobs July 16, 2009
Jaguar Land Rover is cutting another 300 jobs at its Halewood factory and will stop producing the smaller "X-Type" cars at the end of the year.
England Forces Ashes Draw July 12, 2009
Paul Collingwood's determined effort proved just enough today as England secured a nailbiting Ashes Test draw in Cardiff.
Webber Claims First F1 Victory July 12, 2009
Mark Webber recovered from a disastrous start to claim his first victory in Formula One, winning the German Grand Prix on Sunday in a second successive 1-2 for his Red Bull team.
Robin van Persie Signs Long-Term Arsenal Deal July 8, 2009
Robin van Persie has agreed a new long-term deal with Arsenal, the club has confirmed. The 25-year-old Dutchman was the Gunners' leading scorer last season with 20 goals from 44 appearances.
Murdoch Papers Paid £1 Million to Hacking Victims July 8, 2009
Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers has paid out more than £1m to settle legal cases that threatened to reveal evidence of his journalists' repeated involvement in the use of criminal methods to get stories.
UK Banks to Face Tougher Regulations July 8, 2009
UK banks will face tougher regulation and consumers will get more protection, under reforms to the financial system proposed by the chancellor.
Michael Owen Moves to Man. Utd. July 3, 2009
Michael Owen has sealed his shock move to Manchester United.
Iran Cleric Hints UK Embassy Staff to be Tried July 3, 2009
A top Iranian cleric said Friday that some of the detained Iranian staffers of the British Embassy in Tehran will be put on trial, and he accused Britain of a role in instigating widespread protests that erupted over the country's disputed presidential election.
Roddick Bests Murray at Wimbledon Semi-Final July 3, 2009
Britain's long wait for a men's finalist at Wimbledon goes on after Andy Murray lost a nail-biting semi-final against Andy Roddick.
UK School Placement Fraud Case Dropped July 3, 2009
A London council has dropped a test prosecution against a mother accused of lying about her address to secure a place for her son at a primary school, it emerged today.
Bomb Explodes Outside Greek Tax Office July 3, 2009
A powerful bomb exploded outside an Athens tax office early today causing considerable damage but no injury, Greek police said.
UK Expects 100,000 Swine Flu Cases a Day in August July 2, 2009
The rising numbers of swine flu cases mean trying to contain the virus is no longer an option, the government says.
Virgin Atlantic Cutting 600 Jobs July 2, 2009
Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to axe almost a tenth of its services this winter with the loss of up to 600 jobs as the recession continues to bite into the airline industry.
Great Train Robber, Ronnie Biggs, Refused Parole July 1, 2009
Mr Straw said the Great Train Robber was "wholly unrepentant" about his actions and had "outrageously courted the media" while on the run from prison.
Swine Flu Soaring in UK June 27, 2009
The number of confirmed swine flu cases in England has jumped by nearly 20% in a single day, latest figures show.
Sharapova Out in Round Two at Wimbledon June 24, 2009
To think that Sharapova had been considered the third favourite to win this summer's Venus Rosewater Dish after the two Williams sisters. And had been bumped up into the seeds, despite being ranked outside the top 50.
Disabled Woman Sues Abercrombie & Fitch June 24, 2009
A woman claims clothing firm Abercrombie & Fitch made her work in the stockroom because her prosthetic arm did not fit the shop's image.
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