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Police Killed In Suspected Suicide Attack
At least eight policemen are killed in a suspected suicide attack in northwest Pakistan.
Pressure Mounts For New Phone-Hacking Inquiry
Pressure for a new probe into the News of the World phone-hacking case is mounting after police said they were ready to reopen their investigation.
Safety Row As Tube Workers Stage Walkout
Millions of passengers are preparing for travel chaos in the capital because of a strike by London Underground workers in a bitter dispute over jobs.
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Cop Filmed Throwing Woman Into Cell
A policeman is facing the sack after being filmed on CCTV injuring a woman by throwing her into a cell.
ELO Cellist Killed By Runaway Giant Hay Bale
A founding member of the Electric Light Orchestra band has been killed in a freak accident when a giant bale of hay crushed his van.
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UK News
Two British Soldiers Die After Afghan Blasts
A British soldier has died in hospital in the UK while another has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan.
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Latest Sky News Weather Forecast
A dry start to Sunday for most, but with showery rain for some western areas.
Smartcard Plan For UK Public Transport
Travellers could soon be using a credit card-sized smartcard to access public transport across Britain.
Two People Killed In Mid-Air Plane Collision
Two people have been killed following a mid-air crash between two light aircraft on the Isle of Wight, police have said.
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Rooney Due On Swiss Flight Amid Media Claims
Wayne Rooney is expected to fly with the rest of the England squad to Switzerland, despite allegations about his private life appearing in several newspapers.
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Cheshire News
Weaver Vale MP visits local Housing Trust
THE MP for Weaver Vale has visited a local housing trust to find out more about the good work it does for many of his constituents.
E-ACT Academy opens its doors
Pupils from the former Verdin High School, and The Woodford Lodge High school, will start the new academic year as students of The Winsford E-ACT Academy, which officially opens its doors for the new term on September 6th.
Journey even further with the Cheshire Travelcard
There's good news this week for commuters using a Cheshire Travelcard.
BUPA Wants Talent!
"It's never too late" is the call from Bupa care home residents across Cheshire, who have set out to prove the older generation still has what it takes.
Children carry shameful secret of parents' drink and drug abuse
Children as young as five are contacting ChildLine because they are concerned and often scared about their parents drinking or taking drugs, a new report reveals today
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Sport
Murray Falls At U.S. Open
Andy Murray's hopes of a first grand slam title are over for another season after a third round defeat at Flushing Meadows.
England Cruise To T20 Win Over Pakistan
England beat Pakistan by five wickets in the first Twenty20 international against Pakistan at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.
New Zealand Win Women's Rugby World Cup
New Zealand have won the women's Rugby World Cup final after a narrow 13-10 victory over England at Twickenham's Stoop.
Jimenez Claims Third Euro Tour Win Of Season
Miguel-Angel Jimenez chalked up his third victory of the European Tour season when he claimed the European Masters title by three shots.
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Cheshire Sport
Northwich RUFC Match Report
Find out how Northwich RUFC got on in their latest game here!
Steep Climb fails to put off Deloitte ride across Britain riders
Riders in the Deloitte Ride Across Britain faced their toughest challenge of the 1,000 mile, nine day cycle on the sixth day of the event with the steepest climb so far.
Witton Albion Pre-Season Fixtures
Witton Albion manager Paul Ogden has put together a testing pre-season programme of fixtures that will be give an early indication of his squads abilities as they look forward to their first season in the soon to be Evo-Stik League Division One (North).
Season Review
How did our local sides fare this season?
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Business
BP's Ruptured Oil Well 'No Longer A Risk'
The BP well which leaked more than four million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico poses no further risk to the environment, according to an official heading the clean-up.
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Tax Blunder: A Million Face £1,500 Bill Shock
More than one million people are facing a £1,500 bill for not paying enough tax thanks to a blunder at HM Revenue and Customs.
Ryanair: Abolish Co-Pilots To Save Cash
Airline pilots have accused Ryanair's Michael O'Leary of endangering passengers' safety after he called for co-pilots to be replaced with air stewardesses.
US Economy Sheds Another 54,000 Jobs
Unemployment in the US is up for the third month in a row - with the loss of another 54,000 jobs.
Pub Chain Serves Up Jobs For 16-Year-Olds
Discount pub chain JD Wetherspoon has announced plans to create 1,000 jobs for school leavers aged 16 and 17.
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Showbiz
'Escape From Oz': Crocodile Dundee Star Home
Crocodile Dundee actor Paul Hogan has arrived back home in Los Angeles after the Australian tax authorities lifted their ban on him leaving the country.
Beckhams 'Put Beckingham Palace Up For Sale'
David and Victoria Beckham are apparently set to make LA their permanent base after putting their English mansion on the market.
Singer Morrissey Brands Chinese 'Sub-Species'
Acid-tongued singer Morrissey has labelled the Chinese a "sub-species" over their continuing, and notorious, animal cruelty.
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Robbie Williams Lights Up Blackpool
Robbie Williams said he was "very proud" to be switching on the Blackpool illuminations that will stay lit for 66 days.
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African Pastor: 'Jesus Was An Aids Victim'
A South African pastor has caused outrage by preaching a sermon entitled "Jesus was HIV positive".
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Hundreds Of Tiger Sharks In Feeding Frenzy
Tiger Sharks have been spotted in a massive feeding frenzy off the southern Queensland coast.
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Dramatic Video Of US Footballer's Collision
Dramatic video footage shows an American footballer picking himself up after being thrown from his motorbike in a road accident.
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