Polio sufferer who was in an iron lung for decades dies aged 78
Despite being paralysed from the neck down Paul Alexander studied for degrees in economics and law.
World News|Mar 13
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George North starts at centre for Wales in wooden-spoon decider against Italy
North was omitted from the starting line-up in the 45-24 defeat by France and replaces Joe Roberts.
UK Sport|Mar 13
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Aaron Ramsey named in Wales’ Euro 2024 play-off squad despite lack of game time
The 33-year-old midfielder has made only two substitute appearances for Cardiff since September.
UK Sport|Mar 13
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Concerning facts about SUVs need clarifying
I READ with interest the article (Cars are getting too big for their parking spaces) about the impact of large vehicles/cars such as SUVs on our lives. While there are worries about the size of parking spaces, there are much more concerning facts about SUVs that need to be made clear. The deaths caused by large SUVs (such as a Land Rover Discovery or Toyota Land Cruiser) in the United States has been studied at length. For example, a research article published in the Journal of Safety Research (full citation follows*), studying 23,090 accidents over three years, found that:
Readers' Letters|Mar 13
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Oppenheimer’s Oscars success with wins for Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy
The film won seven of the 13 awards it was nominated for during the 96th Academy Award ceremony.
UK News|Mar 11
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Oppenheimer sweeps Oscars as Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy take top gongs
The film won seven of the 13 awards it was nominated for.
UK News|Mar 11
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US singer Steve Lawrence dies aged 88
Lawrence enjoyed many hits as a solo act and with his wife Eydie Gorme.
World News|Mar 7
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Shehbaz Sharif sworn in as Pakistan’s new prime minister
It will be the prime minister’s second term in office.
World News|Mar 4
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Literally another day in my life – Luke Littler unmoved by Jurgen Klopp comments
Liverpool boss Klopp compared his young band of players to the 17-year-old, who the German described as the “new darts sensation”.
UK Sport|Mar 1
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Khan supporters protest as lawmakers take oath in Pakistan parliament
Allies of jailed former premier Imran Khan protested against what they claim was a rigged election.
World News|Feb 29
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Teers sets himself up for run at an ABA title
TOMMY TEERS’ victory in Saturday’s bill-topper bodes well for his upcoming shot at a National Amateur Championships elite title.
Boxing|Feb 28
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Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife plead not guilty in corruption case
It is alleged they accepted land from a property tycoon in exchange for large sums of laundered money.
World News|Feb 27
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Local dog issues cannot continue to be swept under the carpet
THERE is increasing concern at the extreme local dog population. Clearly, the imposition of suggested 12,000 dogs on such a small island is a growing threat to public health and services. I urge government to please find the necessary courage and integrity and tackle our long-standing dog issues before Guernsey becomes the reputed dog-crap capital of the world.
Readers' Letters|Feb 27
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I never gave away draft lyrics of Hotel California, Eagles singer tells trial
Don Henley was giving evidence at the trial of three men who are accused of stealing handwritten pages containing the lyrics to the hit rock song.
World News|Feb 26
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‘Good interest island-wide’ as Eisteddfod returns for 94th year
Hundreds of children and adults will be making their way to Beau Sejour from tomorrow as three weeks of performance classes get under way in this year’s Eisteddfod.
News|Feb 21
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