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Middlesex 499-8 dec Sussex 222 & 228-4: Matt Prior practice fails to pay off with Sussex on the slide
Saturday 08 June 2013
After his controversial first-innings dismissal, Matt Prior’s fortunes hardly improved as Sussex slid towards defeat. And this time England’s Test match wicketkeeper could blame no one but himself.
Sussex are made to pay after twice dropping Chris Rogers
Wednesday 05 June 2013
Middlesex 320-3 v Sussex
Going away? Don’t forget the cameras Mr Cameron
Sunday 26 May 2013
It’s difficult for senior politicians to take a break abroad. David Cameron came under fire for jetting off to Ibiza for the weekend in the midst of a terror alert. Which made the first-day-of-holiday photo shoot all the more crucial.
SABMiller capitalise on rising demand for premium lagers
Thursday 23 May 2013
Brewer SABMiller today grabbed an bigger slice of a shrinking UK beer market and flagged up a major push for its Pilsner Urquell brand.
The 10 Best festival gadgets
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Charge your phone from the sun or keep your beer warm for hours with these top outdoor gig-going gadgets.
'Disabled children should be put down': Cornwall councillor Collin Brewer to be investigated by police over controversial comments
Tuesday 14 May 2013
Brewer apologised and resigned earlier this year after his comments but was re-elected earlier this month
The Apprentice 2013: You're fired, Tim Stillwell! The candidate who couldn't keep his mouth shut in front of Lord Sugar
Thursday 09 May 2013
Fired Apprentice candidate Tim Stillwell revealed the one thing he has learned from being on the show is to know when to keep his mouth shut.
'26 pubs a week closing' but hopes rise for future
Tuesday 07 May 2013
Pub closures have increased to 26 a week, although campaigners hope the industry's fortunes are set to improve.
Final day's triumph and torment: Steve Bruce elated by return but says Hull will spend wisely
Monday 06 May 2013
Five minutes is all it took for realism to reign at the KC Stadium. Steve Bruce had been talking about one of the strangest days in Championship history with pride and gusto before his attitude changed – and a new focus on the task in hand came to the fore.
Between the Covers 28/04/2013
Sunday 28 April 2013
Your weekly guide to what's really going on in the world of books
Cable in new bid to save vanishing British pubs by clamping down on companies that exploit freelance 'tied' publicans
Monday 22 April 2013
Code of conduct plan to help landlords fight harsh terms imposed by property giants
Between the Covers 21/04/2013
Sunday 21 April 2013
Your weekly guide to what's really going on in the world of books
Investment View: Fan of big drinks firms? More power to your elbow...
Thursday 18 April 2013
They may not be the most characterful of brews but they are reliable
The Masters 2013: Greg Norman backs fellow Australian Adam Scott to win more majors
Monday 15 April 2013
Scott became the first Australian to win the green jacket last night
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Bankers could face jail after report urges the Government to introduce new criminal offence for reckless management
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Breaking the Silence: In the reality of occupation, there are no Palestinian civilians – only potential terrorists
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Richard Nieuwenhuizen death: Six teenagers and 50-year-old father convicted of manslaughter in shocking case of referee killed over a game of football
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Exclusive: Newcastle United's star talent-spotter Graham Carr on brink as Joe Kinnear sparks walkout at St James' Park
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Vast methane 'plumes' seen in Arctic ocean as sea ice retreats
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