http://www.independent.co.uk/?service=Rss http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/george-burley-the-highs-and-lows-1821694.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/george-burley-the-highs-and-lows-1821694.html <p> George Burley was sacked by the Scottish Football Association today following 22 months as Scotland manager. Here we document his highs and lows in the job. </p> International Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:52:19 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/burley-sacked-as-scotland-boss-1821693.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/burley-sacked-as-scotland-boss-1821693.html ]]> <p> The Scottish Football Association tonight confirmed George Burley's sacking as Scotland manager. </p> International Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:46:24 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/kite-surfers-jump-seaside-pier-1821690.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/kite-surfers-jump-seaside-pier-1821690.html <p> Two kite surfers used strong winds for an amazing and hazardous stunt today - jumping over Worthing pier. </p> This Britain Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:40:29 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/international/shaw-returns-to-england-fold-1821689.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/international/shaw-returns-to-england-fold-1821689.html ]]> <p> Simon Shaw is in line to make his England return against New Zealand this weekend as the pressure begins to grow on Martin Johnson's management team. </p> International Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:30:37 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/footsie-climbs-to-14month-high-1821688.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/footsie-climbs-to-14month-high-1821688.html <p> London's stock market recovery continued apace today as a 1.6 per cent gain took the FTSE 100 Index to a new 14-month high. </p> Home News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:30:05 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/van-persie-to-undergo-radical-treatment-1821687.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/van-persie-to-undergo-radical-treatment-1821687.html ]]> <p> Robin van Persie intends to do all he can to get back into action for Arsenal as soon as possible - and will travel to Serbia for radical medical treatment that involves massage using fluid from a placenta. </p> Premier League Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:16:57 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/sailing/thomson-forced-to-retire-from-transat-race-1821684.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/sailing/thomson-forced-to-retire-from-transat-race-1821684.html ]]> <p> The gremlins which have plagued Alex Thomson’s ocean racing career have struck again, a hole in the bow of his Open 60 Hugo Boss forcing him to retire from the Transat Jacques Vabre when lying in fourth place. </p> Sailing Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:04:37 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/five-held-in-terror-recruitment-probe-1821428.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/five-held-in-terror-recruitment-probe-1821428.html <p> Five men were arrested today as part of an investigation into the alleged recruitment of terrorists to join training camps in Afghanistan. </p> Crime Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:00:52 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/news/celine-collection-arrives-at-dover-street-market-1821682.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/news/celine-collection-arrives-at-dover-street-market-1821682.html ]]> <p> Dover Street Market has opened of a unique space to coincide with the arrival of Phoebe Philo's debut collection for Celine. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:56:25 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/online-gangs-cashing-in-on-swine-flu-1821680.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/online-gangs-cashing-in-on-swine-flu-1821680.html ]]> <p> Criminal gangs are making millions of dollars out of the H1N1 flu pandemic by selling fake flu drugs over the internet, a web security firm said today. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:49:48 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/rail-increases-fare-or-unfair-1821679.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/rail-increases-fare-or-unfair-1821679.html <p> Here are some exmplaes of nex year's rail fare increases: </p> Home News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:47:53 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/call-for-pcc-chair-to-resign-1821675.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/call-for-pcc-chair-to-resign-1821675.html <p> Within a day of making her inaugural speech as chairman of the Press Complaints Commission, Baroness Buscombe is facing a call for her to resign. </p> TV & Radio Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:45:47 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/douglas-alexander-amp-bert-koenders-the-moral-imperative-behind-a-copenhagen-deal-1821666.html http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/douglas-alexander-amp-bert-koenders-the-moral-imperative-behind-a-copenhagen-deal-1821666.html <p> Next month's climate change meeting in Copenhagen is even more important in the fight against poverty than the 2005 G8 meeting at Gleneagles. </p> Commentators Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:29:33 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/consummation/antidepressant-hailed-as-viagra-for-women-1821576.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/consummation/antidepressant-hailed-as-viagra-for-women-1821576.html ]]> <p> One of the world’s oldest controversies - over the nature of female sexual desire - is set to be reopened today by the discovery of a drug described as “Viagra for women”. </p> Consummation Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:20:36 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/iraq-abuse-was-widespread-says-convicted-exsoldier-1821658.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/iraq-abuse-was-widespread-says-convicted-exsoldier-1821658.html <p> The only soldier convicted over the death of Iraqi hotel worker Baha Mousa today described widespread abuse of prisoners by British troops - including an officer. </p> Home News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:14:19 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/jack-riley-with-this-patent-application-apple-risks-losing-its-shine-1821657.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/jack-riley-with-this-patent-application-apple-risks-losing-its-shine-1821657.html ]]> <p> In the economy of the internet, we pay not with our wallets but with our eyeballs, those slivers of time devoted to the glancing at adverts on web sites participating in a fragile balancing act where the content we demand for free must be paid for by attention we'd rather not give away. </p> Features Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:12:40 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/shortlisted-football-managers-who-never-get-the-job-1821650.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/shortlisted-football-managers-who-never-get-the-job-1821650.html ]]> <p> Graeme Souness has ruled himself out of the running to succeed George Burley amid rumours that he will be the next Scotland manager. </p> News & Comment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:06:21 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/apple-patent-suggests-adsupported-os-on-the-way-1821655.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/apple-patent-suggests-adsupported-os-on-the-way-1821655.html ]]> <p> Apple fans are calling it the cyber equivalent of the holiday time share sales pitch: attend a seminar for a few hours on our wonderful holiday village and we’ll give you a weekend there absolutely free. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:05:58 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/christmas09/entertainment/the-secret-garden-partys-christmas-voyage-1821646.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/christmas09/entertainment/the-secret-garden-partys-christmas-voyage-1821646.html ]]> <p> The Secret Garden Party cordially invites you aboard the wildest ocean liner ever to set sail. The HMS Ulysses (aka The Troxy) will play host to an all night party in a beautifully dressed art-deco setting, featuring all the usual irreverent fun and frolicking of the main event, with a nautical twist. </p> Christmas Entertainment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:02:31 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/calvin-harris-i-made-an-idiot-of-myself-for-the-good-of-the-nation-1821649.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/calvin-harris-i-made-an-idiot-of-myself-for-the-good-of-the-nation-1821649.html ]]> <p> Calvin Harris has claimed that he crashed The X Factor stage to "make a mockery" of the competition and its "terrible" music. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:59:21 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/press/ian-burrell-call-for-pcc-chair-to-resign-1821637.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/press/ian-burrell-call-for-pcc-chair-to-resign-1821637.html <p> Within a day of making her inaugural speech as chairman of the Press Complaints Commission, Baroness Buscombe is facing a call for her to resign </p> Press Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:42:18 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-target-inler-is-not-for-sale-1821636.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-target-inler-is-not-for-sale-1821636.html ]]> <p> Udinese have no plans to sell Gokhan Inler despite several clubs having expressed an interest in the Switzerland international. </p> Premier League Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:36:49 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/big-think-why-some-women-cant-orgasm-1821629.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/big-think-why-some-women-cant-orgasm-1821629.html <p> That some women can't achieve orgasm is a mystery that Rutgers psychology professor Barry Komisaruk is trying to solve. Men appear to be immune from the problem. </p> Health News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:35:06 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/video-omega3-is-more-beneficial-than-previously-thought-1821620.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/video-omega3-is-more-beneficial-than-previously-thought-1821620.html Health News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:25:58 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/international/all-blacks-wary-of-england-backlash-1821617.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/international/all-blacks-wary-of-england-backlash-1821617.html ]]> <p> New Zealand number eight Kieran Read claims the All Blacks are wary of an England side stung by the fierce criticism that has greeted their feeble performances this autumn. </p> International Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:23:22 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/nick-herbert-meatfree-mondays-wont-save-the-planet-1821612.html http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/nick-herbert-meatfree-mondays-wont-save-the-planet-1821612.html <p> Sir Paul McCartney arrives in Brussels today to recruit support for his ‘meat free Mondays’ campaign. The argument seems so easy: cut down meat consumption, slaughter methane-belching cattle, and the planet will be saved. </p> Commentators Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:20:31 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/wenger-to-put-faith-in-eduardo-after-van-persie-injury-1821611.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/wenger-to-put-faith-in-eduardo-after-van-persie-injury-1821611.html ]]> <p> Arsene Wenger looks set to turn to Croatia marksman Eduardo as the new head of Arsenal's frontline after Robin van Persie was ruled out for at least six weeks with an ankle injury. </p> Premier League Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:16:29 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/ben-chu-a-sorry-argument-for-not-apologising-1821610.html http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/ben-chu-a-sorry-argument-for-not-apologising-1821610.html <p> "Political leaders shouldn't attend Remembrance Day services. They weren't even born when the First World War broke out. It's meaningless and costs them nothing." Understandably, no one ever argues this. </p> Commentators Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:16:11 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/rail-companies-accused-of-hiding-increases-1821505.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/rail-companies-accused-of-hiding-increases-1821505.html <p> Rail fares will see their lowest annual increase since privatisation next year, but that will not spare some passengers from price hikes of as much as 15 per cent, Britain’s train companies have revealed. </p> Home News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:39 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/news/win-a-hipflask-and-whiskies-from-the-balvenie-1821606.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/news/win-a-hipflask-and-whiskies-from-the-balvenie-1821606.html ]]> <p> Whisky is a great Christmas drink and perfect for warming you up after a winter’s day outdoors. In fact it’s hard to imagine the festive season without the festive spirit - so here’s your chance to win some. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:03 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/site-of-iras-biggest-loss-blossoms-as-bestkept-village-1821605.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/site-of-iras-biggest-loss-blossoms-as-bestkept-village-1821605.html ]]> <p> In the short history of Northern Ireland, Loughgall, a village shielded from the elements by the apple orchards that flourish in that part of County Armagh, is more than just a place-name. </p> Crime Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:54:28 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/struggling-panesar-joins-sussex-1821592.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/struggling-panesar-joins-sussex-1821592.html <p> England spinner Monty Panesar today joined Twenty20 champions Sussex on a three-year deal. </p> Cricket Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:42:25 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/czechs-mark-20th-anniversary-of-velvet-revolution-1821591.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/czechs-mark-20th-anniversary-of-velvet-revolution-1821591.html ]]> <p> Vaclav Havel is small, frail and as usual he’s wearing a badly-fitting suit and an open white shirt. You feel he would be smoking, but he isn’t allowed to now. </p> Europe Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:34:22 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/ibms-new-service-jumps-on-cloud-computing-bandwagon-1821590.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/ibms-new-service-jumps-on-cloud-computing-bandwagon-1821590.html <p> IBM launched a new cloud computing service on Monday, aiming to take on companies such as Amazon.com Inc, Google Inc, Microsoft Corp and Salesforce.com Inc. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:34:22 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/woodward-found-fame-playing-toughguy-roles-1821587.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/woodward-found-fame-playing-toughguy-roles-1821587.html <p> Edward Woodward: Born June 1, 1930. Died November 16, 2009. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:21:56 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/news-comment/odriscoll-heads-player-of-the-year-nominees-1821584.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/news-comment/odriscoll-heads-player-of-the-year-nominees-1821584.html ]]> <p> Brian O'Driscoll leads the nominations for the International Rugby Board player of the year as one of two Irish players on the shortlist. </p> News & Comment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:08:08 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/motor-racing/mercedes-exit-is-good-for-mclaren-insists-dennis-1821583.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/motor-racing/mercedes-exit-is-good-for-mclaren-insists-dennis-1821583.html ]]> <p> Mercedes' decision to buy Formula One champions Brawn and sell their stake in McLaren is good for all those involved, according to McLaren co-owner and former team head Ron Dennis. </p> Motor Racing Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:02:28 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/stagg-welcomes-apology-from-rachel-nickells-boyfriend-1821578.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/stagg-welcomes-apology-from-rachel-nickells-boyfriend-1821578.html <p> Former murder suspect Colin Stagg - who was wrongly accused of killing Rachel Nickell - was "very touched" by an apology from her boyfriend, his solicitor said today. </p> Crime Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:43:56 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/plastic-chemicals-may-feminise-boys-brains-1821575.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/plastic-chemicals-may-feminise-boys-brains-1821575.html <p> Chemicals used in plastics could be "feminising" the brains of baby boys, a study published today has suggested. </p> Health News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:20:42 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/man-admits-knife-attack-on-davenport-1821574.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/man-admits-knife-attack-on-davenport-1821574.html ]]> <p> A man pleaded guilty today to a knife attack on West Ham United player Calum Davenport. </p> News & Comment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:12:11 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-interested-in-brazil-youngster-piazon-1821572.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-interested-in-brazil-youngster-piazon-1821572.html <p> Chelsea are stepping up their interest in Brazilian wonderkid Lucas Piazon it was reported today. </p> Premier League Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:54:15 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/man-remanded-on-night-stalker-sex-assault-charges-1821408.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/man-remanded-on-night-stalker-sex-assault-charges-1821408.html <p> A man appeared in court today accused of sexually assaulting elderly people during a series of burglaries over the past 17 years. </p> Crime Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:52:18 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/afghan-mission-vital-to-combating-alqaida-says-brown-1821569.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/afghan-mission-vital-to-combating-alqaida-says-brown-1821569.html <p> Gordon Brown will today issue a vigorous defence of Britain's military mission in Afghanistan as he repeats warnings that the al-Qa'ida terror network poses the biggest source of threat to UK national security. </p> UK Politics Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:46:06 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/barcelona-to-make-cash-plus-players-offer-for-fabregas-1821564.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/barcelona-to-make-cash-plus-players-offer-for-fabregas-1821564.html ]]> <p> Barcelona will offer Yaya Toure and Bojan Krkic to Arsenal in order to clinch the signing of Cesc Fabregas it was reported today. </p> Premier League Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:41:28 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/matilda-egerecooper-all-that-jazz-robert-glasper--bilal-at-queen-elizabeth-hall-london-jazz-festival-1821563.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/matilda-egerecooper-all-that-jazz-robert-glasper--bilal-at-queen-elizabeth-hall-london-jazz-festival-1821563.html <p> Great, great, great show last night from one of jazz's premier pianists with the ability to captivate the stiff followers and the hip-hop heads with his eclecticism and respect for rap's forefathers. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:39:47 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/online/ian-burrell-pcc-to-regulate-uk-bloggers-1821562.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/online/ian-burrell-pcc-to-regulate-uk-bloggers-1821562.html <p> Baroness Buscombe, the new chairman of the Press Complaints Commission, has ambitions for her organisation that go beyond the traditional newspaper companies. </p> Online Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:35:41 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/three-britons-killed-fleeing-dutch-police-1821525.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/three-britons-killed-fleeing-dutch-police-1821525.html <p> Three Britons died and a fourth was fighting for his life in a Dutch hospital today after a high-speed crash while escaping from police. </p> Europe Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:32:57 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/actor-edward-woodward-dies-aged-79-1821558.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/actor-edward-woodward-dies-aged-79-1821558.html ]]> <p> Veteran actor Edward Woodward, who was known for his roles in The Wicker Man and The Equalizer, died today. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:31:09 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/mystery-over-prize-budgie-deaths-at-show-1821557.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/mystery-over-prize-budgie-deaths-at-show-1821557.html <p> Bird lovers and exhibitors watched on in horror as 38 prize budgies keeled over and died during a show. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:30:03 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/rugby-league/steve-deane-spare-a-few-tears-for-those-embattled-england-devotees-1821556.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/rugby-league/steve-deane-spare-a-few-tears-for-those-embattled-england-devotees-1821556.html <p> Poor old Eddie Hemmings, the long-suffering English league commentator. Saturday's Four Nations final defeat by Australia was almost more than he could take. </p> Rugby League Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:29:40 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/vettori-cleared-for-test-series-1821555.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/vettori-cleared-for-test-series-1821555.html <p> Black Caps skipper Daniel Vettori has been cleared to play in the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan. </p> Cricket Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:26:28 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/joyce-mulama-challenges-in-promoting-childrens-health-in-kenya-1821554.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/joyce-mulama-challenges-in-promoting-childrens-health-in-kenya-1821554.html <p> At age seven, Johnson Mungai, from Chokaa village, in Ruai, a peri-urban settlement on the outskirts of Nairobi, already knows that children are getting a raw deal where their health is concerned. </p> Africa Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:23:29 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/storrie-appears-in-court-on-tax-charges-1821553.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/storrie-appears-in-court-on-tax-charges-1821553.html ]]> <p> Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie appeared in court today charged with having "cheated the public revenue" over the signing-on fee to a midfielder. </p> News & Comment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:23:27 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ba-cabin-crew-begin-voting-on-strike-action-1821552.html http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ba-cabin-crew-begin-voting-on-strike-action-1821552.html ]]> <p> Thousands of British Airways cabin crew started voting today on whether to launch a pre-Christmas strike in protest at "far-reaching" changes to working practices. </p> News & Advice Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:23:24 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/tweed-to-stand-trial-on-rape-charge-1821551.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/tweed-to-stand-trial-on-rape-charge-1821551.html <p> The widower of reality TV star Jade Goody was ordered to stand trial today accused of raping a teenager. </p> Crime Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:20:46 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/motoring/motoring-news/peugeot-starts-selling-electric-i0n-1821549.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/motoring/motoring-news/peugeot-starts-selling-electric-i0n-1821549.html ]]> <p> Peugeot has started taking what it describes as pre-reservations for its i0n electric car, which is expected to be introduced at the end of 2010. Although private customers can register their interest, it seems that the i0n is initially being aimed mainly at company and local government fleets. </p> Motoring News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:13:31 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/classical/reviews/sonny-rollins-barbican-london-1821548.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/classical/reviews/sonny-rollins-barbican-london-1821548.html ]]> <p> The legendary Sonny Rollins played to a sell out Barbican last night. At 79-years old he’s outlived the other players that shaped the jazz genre, yet when we spoke he was philosophically flippant about the thought of death. </p> Reviews Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:13:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/classical/reviews/robert-glasper-with-bilal-and-stonephace-southbank-centre-london-1821546.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/classical/reviews/robert-glasper-with-bilal-and-stonephace-southbank-centre-london-1821546.html <p> You get the feeling that this evening was an attempt to be ‘hip’. If this was the case it limped in the awkward way the person who did the bill might have said it, or need a new one at least. </p> Reviews Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:11:14 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/motor-racing/british-gt-announce-2010-race-details-1821544.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/motor-racing/british-gt-announce-2010-race-details-1821544.html ]]> <p> The Independent-backed Avon Tyres British GT Championship today revealed an exciting eight-date, 14-race calendar for the 2010 season, the highlights of which are a season-closing 'into the night' race at Donington Park and a two-hour race on the Grand Prix circuit at Silverstone. There will also be a return to the former French Grand Prix circuit of Magny-Cours, last visited by British GT in 2006. </p> Motor Racing Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:03:13 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/motor-racing/brawn-confirm-mercedes-takeover-1821529.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/motor-racing/brawn-confirm-mercedes-takeover-1821529.html ]]> <p> Mercedes-Benz will head up their own Formula One team next season after taking a 75.1 per cent share in Brawn GP, the British-based constructors have confirmed. </p> Motor Racing Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:38:26 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/swiss-privacy-watchdog-to-sue-google-street-view-1821519.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/swiss-privacy-watchdog-to-sue-google-street-view-1821519.html <p> Google's unstoppable drive to map and photograph the world has run into an immovable object - Switzerland's strict tradition of personal privacy. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:08:29 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/space-shuttle-to-launch-with-tweep-deluge-1821517.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/space-shuttle-to-launch-with-tweep-deluge-1821517.html <p> Fingers will be flying when space shuttle Atlantis blasts off Monday local time: About 100 of Nasa's geekiest fans will be on hand, pecking away at iPhones, BlackBerrys, laptops and other Twittering gadgets. </p> Science Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:01:33 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/dell-debuts-smart-phone-in-china-and-brazil-1821516.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/dell-debuts-smart-phone-in-china-and-brazil-1821516.html <p> Dell is officially jumping into the "smart" phone market this month in a deal with China's biggest wireless carrier, China Mobile. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:58:14 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/star-trek-online-beams-gamers-to-the-bridge-1821513.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/star-trek-online-beams-gamers-to-the-bridge-1821513.html <p> The most iconic setting in Star Trek almost didn't make it into the series' online video game. </p> Gaming Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:56:15 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/egypt-applies-for-first-arabic-domain-1821511.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/egypt-applies-for-first-arabic-domain-1821511.html <p> Egypt will apply for the first internet domain written in Arabic, its information technology minister said a conference grouping Yahoo's co-founder and others to discuss boosting online access in emerging nations. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:54:29 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/pirate-gets-towns-wifi-unplugged-1821509.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/pirate-gets-towns-wifi-unplugged-1821509.html <p> The battle for the internet rights of individuals versus those of big business have taken a turn for the worse with the latest battlefront opening up in the small US town of Coshocton, Ohio. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:52:32 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/doctor-jailed-for-poisoning-pregnant-lovers-drinks-1821506.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/doctor-jailed-for-poisoning-pregnant-lovers-drinks-1821506.html ]]> <p> Married hospital consultant Dr Edward Erin was jailed for six years today for spiking his pregnant lover's drinks to make her lose her baby. </p> Crime Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:50:24 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/youtube-starts-highdef-1080p-support-1821504.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/youtube-starts-highdef-1080p-support-1821504.html <p> YouTube says starting this week it will support the same high-resolution video that can now be seen on flat screen TVs. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:46:18 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/cook-defends-england-batting-order-1821502.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/cook-defends-england-batting-order-1821502.html ]]> <p> Alastair Cook defended England's decision not to change their batting line-up in the face of a mammoth 242 target during yesterday's 84-run Twenty20 defeat against South Africa at Centurion. </p> Cricket Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:34:04 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-fined-for-slow-over-rate-1821500.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-fined-for-slow-over-rate-1821500.html ]]> <p> Alastair Cook's losing debut as England captain was today compounded by the loss of 20% of his match fee for a slow over rate. </p> Cricket Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:31:39 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/x-factor-twins-john-and-edward-in-final-six-1821499.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/x-factor-twins-john-and-edward-in-final-six-1821499.html ]]> <p> Jedward fans were in rhapsody last night as their idols breezed through another round of the X Factor thanks to the public vote. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:30:52 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/international/johnson-demands-huge-improvement-1821498.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/international/johnson-demands-huge-improvement-1821498.html ]]> <p> Martin Johnson gave the first indication that his patience is beginning to wear thin after admitting he is "fed up" of constantly having to say England must improve. </p> International Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:28:41 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/ugandan-official-cane-dead-bodies-as-example-to-the-living-1821497.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/ugandan-official-cane-dead-bodies-as-example-to-the-living-1821497.html <p> A Ugandan government official said the bodies of those who die because of drinking a local illicit gin should be caned six times before burial as an example to the living. </p> Africa Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:25:57 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/souness-not-in-running-for-scotland-job-1821495.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/souness-not-in-running-for-scotland-job-1821495.html ]]> <p> Graeme Souness has ruled himself out of the running to replace George Burley as Scotland manager. </p> International Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:24:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/upson-committed-to-west-ham-cause-1821492.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/upson-committed-to-west-ham-cause-1821492.html ]]> <p> Matthew Upson insists being involved in a relegation battle at West Ham is not affecting his own performances as he looks to nail down a place in Fabio Capello's World Cup squad. </p> Premier League Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:21:27 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/foster-wont-demand-manchester-united-exit-1821491.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/foster-wont-demand-manchester-united-exit-1821491.html ]]> <p> Ben Foster has no intention of banging on Sir Alex Ferguson's door and demanding to know why his World Cup dream is in jeopardy. </p> Premier League Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:20:09 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/capello-singles-out-milner-for-praise-1821490.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/capello-singles-out-milner-for-praise-1821490.html ]]> <p> England coach Fabio Capello feels James Milner is improving at every stage of his footballing development. </p> International Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:17:52 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/huntelaar-wants-to-stay-in-milan-1821489.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/huntelaar-wants-to-stay-in-milan-1821489.html ]]> <p> Klaas Jan Huntelaar has no intention of leaving AC Milan in the January transfer window. </p> European Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:15:28 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/jordan-back-in-celebrity-jungle-for-closure-1821447.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/jordan-back-in-celebrity-jungle-for-closure-1821447.html ]]> <p> Katie Price revealed that her return to I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! is to achieve closure on her "fairytale" romance with ex-husband Peter Andre. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:31:21 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/number-of-prisoners-let-out-overnight-soars-1821363.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/number-of-prisoners-let-out-overnight-soars-1821363.html <p> The number of prisoners who are allowed out of prison overnight has trebled as the Government tries to ease overcrowding in jails, the Conservatives said today. </p> Home News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:27:54 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/features/new-kids-on-the-blog-1821228.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/features/new-kids-on-the-blog-1821228.html ]]> <p> It used to be a dream realised by only the privileged and ambitious few: going to fashion shows and writing them up for Harpers or Vogue, before swanning around the international style circuit with the rest of le beau monde. After all, the fashion industry is hardly known for its inclusive approach. </p> Features Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:54 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/newsflash-its-time-to-face-up-to-disfigurement-1821237.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/newsflash-its-time-to-face-up-to-disfigurement-1821237.html ]]> <p> Channel Five, the broadcaster which famously pays the glamorous Natasha Kaplinsky £1m a year to read the news, will today put before the autocue a man who, to use his own description, has a face made up of "a patchwork quilt of scars". </p> TV & Radio Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:54 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/frankel/ready-to-wear-celine-is-synonymous-with-a-rigorous-metropolitan-aesthetic-1821225.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/frankel/ready-to-wear-celine-is-synonymous-with-a-rigorous-metropolitan-aesthetic-1821225.html <p> When Tom Ford parted company with the Gucci Group back in 2004, fashion pundits predicted the end of an era for the "superstar designer". Henceforth, it was argued, anonymous teams would be the order of the day, the types who did most of the work anyway – at least so the story went at the time. </p> Frankel Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:49 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/reviews/the-waters-edge-by-karin-fossum-1821233.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/reviews/the-waters-edge-by-karin-fossum-1821233.html ]]> <p> Shortly before they come across the dead body of a half-naked small boy, Reinhardt and Kristine Ris, a couple in their thirties, see by the forest barrier a tall shifty man. Kristine does not like the look of him, but he reminds her of somebody. Later, in the police station, she realises: "Hans Christian Andersen." When the police inspector himself – Karin Fossum's grave, indomitable Sejer, accompanied by his dedicated sidekick, Skarre – catches up with this lone individual, he too is struck by the resemblance. </p> Reviews Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:46 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/starting-at-22-britons-have-talent-1821219.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/starting-at-22-britons-have-talent-1821219.html ]]> <p> Britons have got talent – it just doesn’t emerge until they are 22, says a report published today. </p> Education News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:45 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/advertising/on-advertising-morrisons-grows-into-seasoned-tv-campaigner-1821242.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/advertising/on-advertising-morrisons-grows-into-seasoned-tv-campaigner-1821242.html ]]> <p> Morrisons does not make great ads. Oh no. And I think we should be clear about that from the start. This supermarket chain makes cheesy ads with second-rate celebrities and third-rate scripts. I like their breezy cheeriness, but they won't win any gongs for creativity. </p> Advertising Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:44 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/johann-hari/renouncing-islamism-to-the-brink-and-back-again-1821215.html http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/johann-hari/renouncing-islamism-to-the-brink-and-back-again-1821215.html ]]> <p> Ever since I started meeting jihadis, I have been struck by one thing – their Britishness. I am from the East End of London, and at some point in the past decade I became used to hearing a hoarse and angry whisper of jihadism on the streets where I live. Bearded young men stand outside the library calling for "The Rule of God" and "Death to Democracy". </p> Johann Hari Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:35 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/for-the-record-rich-pickings-for-breakfast-1821238.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/for-the-record-rich-pickings-for-breakfast-1821238.html <p> Next year's radio industry Oscars, the Sonys, will have four new categories to give marketers and advertising bods their chance of picking up a bauble. </p> TV & Radio Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:33 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/features/national-gallery-put-on-the-red-light-1821231.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/features/national-gallery-put-on-the-red-light-1821231.html ]]> <p> How many of us have paid for sex? Have I, do I? These are personal questions. People don't much talk about them, except on the quiet. But in these circumstances they're hard to avoid. </p> Features Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:31 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/features/fashion-audit-161109-1821230.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/features/fashion-audit-161109-1821230.html <p> <b>We love... Clemency London</b> </p> <p></p> <p> This new super-luxe label launched for autumn/winter and has impressed with its range of chic and cool reworked classics. There are silky party dresses with appliqué chiffon detailing to die for, as well as some excellent modern and edgy tailoring. Available from Selfridges. Clemencylondon.com </p> Features Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:28 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/energy-firms-to-be-forced-to-help-the-poor-1821218.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/energy-firms-to-be-forced-to-help-the-poor-1821218.html <p> Energy suppliers will be forced to help poor people struggling to pay their fuel bills for the first time under new proposals to be announced this week, The Independent has learnt. </p> Home News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:25 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/opinion/stephen-glover/stephen-glover-murdochs-cheerleading-for-labour-is-being-forgotten-1821239.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/opinion/stephen-glover/stephen-glover-murdochs-cheerleading-for-labour-is-being-forgotten-1821239.html ]]> <p> During Rupert Murdoch's long affair with New Labour, there were a few people on the left who went on expressing their loathing for the old rogue. The Guardian's Polly Toynbee springs to mind. But, for more than a decade, the man who had once been a hate figure became really not a bad chap after all. </p> Stephen Glover Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:24 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/geoffrey-gurrumul-yunupingu-shepherds-bush-empire-london-1821232.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/geoffrey-gurrumul-yunupingu-shepherds-bush-empire-london-1821232.html ]]> <p> The Empire's normally heaving, sweaty mosh-pit was furnished with seats for this particular concert, lending the venue a more low-key atmosphere, but one that seemed appropriate for the unostentatious Aboriginal singer-songwriter Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu. Supported by a string quartet, second acoustic guitarist Francis Diatschenko and double bass player Michael Hohnen, Gurrumul, who was born blind, was led to his seat carrying his right-handed guitar, which he plays upside down. </p> Reviews Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:23 +0000