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The Duke of Edinburgh on watching sport: 'I've never been a dedicated
watcher of anything. I'd much rather be taking part'

Duke of Edinburgh in hospital for third night

The Duke of Edinburgh is to spend a third night in hospital as he continues his treatment for a bladder infection.

The Duke of Edinburgh, photographed at the Olympic boxing with the Earl of Wessex, was admitted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary while staying at Balmoral with the Queen

Prince Philip taken to hospital with bladder infection

The Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to hospital today with a recurrence of the bladder infection he had in the summer, Buckingham Palace said.

Darren Fletcher on his previous appearance for Manchester United against Benfica

Darren Fletcher makes surprise return for Manchester United

Darren Fletcher returned to action with Manchester United last night, making his first appearance since November last year.

Airports suffer from Olympic effect

The number of passengers using the UK's main airports dipped last month as people stayed at home to watch the Olympics.

Study finds rise in proportion of income taxed

A study of 50 cities showing the proportion of their populations' total income taken in income tax shows that some are paying up to 31 per cent more since the start of the financial crisis.

Gold-winning medallist Tim Baillie tried to sing the national anthem when he was presented with his medal but did not learn the words for fear of jinxing the result

Slalom Canoeing: Team GB's gold medal winner Tim Baillie did not learn national anthem in case of jinxing win

Gold-winning medallist Tim Baillie says he did not learn the words to the British national anthem because he thought it might jinx his performance.

BAA fights on to avoid selling Stansted

The airports operator BAA is to ask the Supreme Court to overturn a Competition Commission ruling forcing it to sell Stansted airport.

Australian relatives of Bradley Wiggins’s estranged father Gary launch campaign to solve mystery of his violent death

As Britain fêtes its newest sporting hero, Bradley Wiggins, the Tour de France champion’s Australian relatives are hoping the publicity may help solve the mystery of his father’s violent death.

John Menzies set to abandon four airports in the UK

John Menzies plans to cease cargo handling operations at four UK airports by next month. Menzies Aviation said it would exit its cargo operations at Glasgow, Birmingham, East Midlands and Manchester airports, as it seeks to return the unit to profitability.

Girl who sought cancer treatment in Mexico dies

A terminally-ill seven-year-old girl who travelled to Mexico for specialist cancer treatment has died two days after returning to Scotland

Parking your car at the airport is more expensive than parking a plane there

Why it's cheaper to park a light aircraft at the airport than a car

If you thought it was expensive to leave your car in Britain as you jet off on holiday, you were right

BA to launch new services

British Airways will start a number of new services in winter 2012/13 following its takeover of the bmi airline.

Buying beats renting in Britain's towns and cities

It now costs 14% more per month on average to rent a home compared to running a mortgage on an equivalent property

HMRC workers strike over job cuts

Tax offices were closed today and calls to telephone inquiry lines were met with a recorded announcement because of a strike by tens of thousands of Revenue and Customs (HMRC) workers.

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