Lords wrong on detainees – Straw
Jack Straw has attacked the decision by Britain’s highest court that detaining foreign terrorist suspects without trial breaks human rights…
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Wine comedy up for six film gongs
Sideways, a wine-tasting comedy starring Paul Giamatti, is up for six Independent Spirit Awards, the art-house version of the Oscars.…
Read MoreUmbro profits lifted by Euro 2004
UK sportswear firm Umbro has posted a 222% rise in annual profit after sales of replica England football kits were…
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Set your television to wow
Television started off as a magical blurry image. Then came the sharpness, the colour and the widescreen format. Now the…
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Man Utd through after Exeter test
Manchester United avoided an FA Cup upset by edging past Exeter City in their third round replay. Cristiano Ronaldo scored…
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Sport betting rules in spotlight
A group of MPs and peers has called for a tightening of regulations controlling betting on sport. The Parliamentary Group…
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Elvis ‘set for chart hat-trick’
The late US legend Elvis Presley is likely to score his third UK number one single in three weeks on…
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UK pioneers digital film network
The world’s first digital cinema network will be established in the UK over the next 18 months. The UK Film…
Read MoreKenya lift Chepkemei’s suspension
Kenya’s athletics body has reversed a ban on marathon runner Susan Chepkemei after she made an official apology. Athletics Kenya…
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Howard rebuts asylum criticisms
Tory leader Michael Howard has gone on the offensive in response to people questioning how a son of immigrants can…
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