The family of a woman murdered by a convicted killer has called for a public inquiry into the handling of domestic violence cases, following a second damning report into police failures over her death.
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Graeme Welch: Happy that Bears bowlers can defend their crown
Tuesday 09 April 2013
Astute Warwickshire attack coach tells Jon Culley they can repeat last year's triumph despite Ashley Giles' departure
Leg-spinner Adil Rashid: Yorkshire are ruining me
Tuesday 09 April 2013
Leg-spinner tells Richard Rae that he is at breaking point with county and his captain Andrew Gale 'who doesn't get art of leg-spin'
Hundreds gather in Glasgow, Liverpool and Brixton to 'celebrate' death of Margaret Thatcher
Monday 08 April 2013
Hundreds of cheering people held parties to “celebrate” the death of Baroness Thatcher.
Killed police officer showed 'quite extraordinary bravery' to protect others
Monday 08 April 2013
PC Ian Dibell intervened when a man attacked two of his neighbours
Police seize £12m worth of cocaine in Essex
Sunday 07 April 2013
Police have seized around £12 million worth of cocaine following a six-month investigation into the "top echelon" of organised crime.
Cyber bullying: 'He told me he was a footballer. I wasn't to know I was a victim'
Sunday 07 April 2013
Growing numbers of young people are being targeted by online bullies and duped by fake profiles on social media – sometimes with distressing results
Castleford 24 Huddersfield 40 match report: Jermaine McGillvary leads way as Huddersfield top table
Sunday 07 April 2013
Huddersfield went back to the top of Super League, at least until Wigan's game against Wakefield today, with a commanding performance – for the first 75 minutes, at any rate – that brought them a first win at Castleford for four years.
Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson has blood clot on lung
Wednesday 03 April 2013
Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Paul Robinson will be out of action for six months as a result of a blood clot in a lung.
MPs urge Cameron to speed up EU vote
Wednesday 03 April 2013
More than 100 Conservative MPs challenged David Cameron yesterday to accelerate his promise to hold a referendum on loosening Britain's ties with the European Union.
Hope springs for Chris Tremlett to torment Australia once again
Tuesday 02 April 2013
Pace bowler dogged by injuries is included in England's 30-man squad for the summer
The secret to turning your children into savers? Don't give them pocket money
Tuesday 02 April 2013
New research suggests that parental generosity is not the best way to make youngsters financially responsible
PSG admit admiration for Wayne Rooney, but insist no approach has been made for the Manchester United striker
Tuesday 02 April 2013
The England forward has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford
'Steven Gerrard will sign new Liverpool deal' says Jamie Carragher
Tuesday 02 April 2013
Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will follow his example and end his career at Anfield by signing a new contract. But Carragher who is retiring at the end of the season, admits striker Luis Suarez is now close to rivalling Gerrard as the best he has played alongside.
Rio Ferdinand shocked by 'racist' England chants
Friday 29 March 2013
Football Association can find no evidence from San Marino game but may face Fifa action
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- 2 Austerity has hardened the nation's heart
- 3 Tottenham to smash pay scale with £150,000-a-week contract in attempt to tie Gareth Bale to club
- 4 The moral case on tax avoidance is overwhelming - and we all know Google wants to do the right thing
- 5 Sam Wallace: The second coming of Jose Mourinho at Chelsea will be a reunion that can only end in tears
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