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Manager proves the toast of a proud FA, but just don't mention Harry
Wednesday 02 May 2012
Board puts forward strong case for its new man but maintains its silence over spurned Spurs contender, reports Jack Pitt-Brooke
Angry Birds Land comes home to roost in Finland
Wednesday 02 May 2012
Finland’s Särkänniemi Adventure Park has opened its doors for the summer season with a brand new addition, the world’s first Angry Birds themed attraction.
Roy Hodgson is the toast of a proud FA, just don't mention Harry Redknapp
Wednesday 02 May 2012
Board puts strong case for its new man but maintains silence over spurned Spurs contender
Boxing: Hometown title fight for Froch
Friday 02 March 2012
Carl Froch is to fight in his home town of Nottingham for the first time in three years to challenge for the IBF super-middleweight title. The 34-year-old will take on the unbeaten Lucian Bute at the Capital FM Arena on 26 May.
Fears grow over new Euro fascist movement
Monday 27 February 2012
Opponents warn of more violent attacks as far-right plans summit to discuss unity. Paul Cahalam and Kevin Rawlinson investigate
Boxing: Dereck Chisora slaps Vitali Klitschko during weigh-in
Friday 17 February 2012
Dereck Chisora lit the touchpaper ahead of tomorrow's WBC heavyweight title challenge by slapping champion Vitali Klitschko at today's weigh-in in Munich.
RBS axes 3,500 jobs at investment arm
Thursday 12 January 2012
Around 3,500 jobs will be cut at Royal Bank of Scotland over the next three years under plans to shrink its investment banking arm, the taxpayer-backed lender said today.
British-registered ship caught taking arms to China
Thursday 22 December 2011
Vessel impounded after 160 tonnes of explosives and 69 missiles were discovered on board
Journey to the source: Design in Helsinki
Saturday 17 December 2011
Pioneering design abounds in Helsinki, says Adrian Mourby
Moomin valley to open embassy in London
Sunday 04 December 2011
The Moomins – Finnish cartoon characters – descend on London this week.
Business Diary: Finland's angry birds to take flight
Friday 02 September 2011
Bless. So proud is Finland of one of its biggest export successes, its flag-carrying airline is holding a high-altitude event to celebrate. Finland's Rovio is the company behind Angry Birds, the must-have game for smartphones and tablet computers. Now Finnair is flying a carefully selected group of skilled Angry Birds players to Asia and back so that it can organise a tournament of the gamers at a height of 10km. It's probably best not to be on the flight if you value peace and quiet.
Deaf disco turns up the bass for hard of hearing
Tuesday 30 August 2011
First there was Death Disco, now there is deaf disco. Or, more accurately, a "multi-sensory club night for both the hearing and hearing-impaired".
New Finnish Grammar, By Diego Marani (trs Judith Landry)
Sunday 28 August 2011
The gloom of an unknown soldier
The Business On... Jyrki Katainen, Prime Minister, Finland
Thursday 25 August 2011
Aka, the man who could wreck the eurozone's rescue plan?
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'Sickening, deluded and unforgivable': Bloody attack brings terror to capital’s streets
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Mothers' diets may harm IQs in two-thirds of babies
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Far-right French historian, 78-year-old Dominique Venner, commits suicide in Notre Dame in protest against gay marriage
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Eyewitness gives extraordinary account of her confrontation with Woolwich attackers
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Woolwich attack: The EDL might have a sinister plan as a soldier is murdered in suspected Islamic terrorist attack
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