Cheltenham-born father in search for his long-lost mum
This is Gloucestershire -- A FATHER-OF-EIGHT who was fostered when he was only 13 months old is hoping to be reunited with his long-lost mum. Leigh Kelly, 38, who was brought up in Cheltenham foster...
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Exeter Chiefs quartet in England U18 squad
This is Exeter -- Four Exeter Chiefs academy players have been named in the England under-18 squad for the 2013 FIRA/AER European Championship. Scrum-half Stuart Townsend and forwards Charlie Hewitt,...
View ArticleAppeal for witnesses after man dies on beach between Cliftonville and Palm Bay
This is Kent -- POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was found dead on the beach between Cliftonville and Palm Bay on March 12. The man, believed to be in his 30s and from the Cliftonville...
View ArticleSidney Crosby helps Pittsburgh Penguins pick up 10th straight win
• Niskanen goal and penalty set up 3-2 win over Capitals • Colin Horgan: Five things we learned in NHL this week Matt Niskanen's goal and a key penalty kill extended the *Pittsburgh Penguins*' winning...
View ArticleGloucestershire's leading politicians told to 'grow up' amid fierce pothole...
This is Gloucestershire -- GROW up and tackle the problems instead of attacking each other and making every issue personal. That was the message delivered to party leaders at Shire Hall today as...
View ArticleChinua Achebe peered deep into the Nigerian psyche
It is impossible for an iroko tree to fall and the forest to remain quiet, and so the world mourns my people's greatest writer"Age was respected among his people, but achievement was revered. As the...
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LIVE: Crusaders v Kings
Saturday's first match of Super Rugby starts in Christchurch, with the Crusaders hosting the Kings. It's live! Reported by Planet-Rugby 11 hours ago.
View ArticleFamily life | A flying saucer, 'Irish Pat' and badger seed goulash
Readers' favourite photographs, songs and recipes **Snapshot: My mother and the flying saucer** In a far-off galaxy – 1973 – my father, a young family man with considerable professional capabilities...
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Crusaders too good for Kings
Seven tries lead the Crusaders to a 55-20 victory over the Kings in Christchurch on Saturday, with George Whitelock scoring a hat-trick. Reported by Planet-Rugby 9 hours ago.
View ArticleWhitelock stars for Crusaders
George Whitelock bagged a hat-trick as the Crusaders crushed the Southern Kings 55-20 in their Super Rugby clash in Christchurch. Reported by Belfast Telegraph 6 hours ago.
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Former kings of the underworld including Ronnie Biggs arrive for funeral of...
The mastermind behind the £2.6million heist in 1963 passed away in his sleep last month. Reported by MailOnline 4 days ago.
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Landlord's fury after police trash house while raiding tenants' £400k drugs...
Gary Bond, 53, had let the property in Kings Heath, to a Polish couple six weeks ago but unbeknown to him, they were growing cannabis plants. But he is also angry with West Midlands Police who left...
View ArticleCan you imagine Blackpool without swimming in the sea? I couldn't bear it
The seaside resort faces a ban on swimmers unless it cleans up its beach. Blackpudlian *Saskia Murphy* hails the local campaign to keep a long tradition alive For more than a century, tourists have...
View ArticleGet the Blessing – review
Kings Place, Hall Two Bristol jazz-rockers Get the Blessing deliver daft between-tunes gags with a winningly apologetic resignation, but there's nothing resigned, apologetic, or frivolous about their...
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Guildford included on Crusaders bench
All Blacks wing Zac Guildford has been named on the Crusaders bench for Saturday's clash with the Kings in Christchurch. Reported by Planet-Rugby 3 days ago.
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This is South Wales -- GOWER POOL LEAGUE www.gowerpoolleague.com P W L Pts Globe (Loughor) 19 19 0 118 Commercial Inn 19 17 2 100 Gowerton Con Club 19 11 8 88 Penclawdd RFC 19 11 8 81 Dunvant WMC 19 12...
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Banish those DIY worries
This is Hull and East Riding -- BARRATT Yorkshire East is offering to remove the stress from the spring DIY drive with an amazing range of savings on new homes, all of which come with a five-year...
View ArticleSacramento announces $450 million deal to build basketball arena
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Sacramento officials announced on Saturday that they had reached a $450 million deal with private developers to build an entertainment and sports complex they hope will keep...
View ArticleCrackdown as more fraud complaints come on lendingstream
Payday loans companies' identity checks 'too cursory' *I have been the victim of an almost identical fraud to that in your article about short-term loans company Lendingstream.co.uk. Four payments –...
View ArticleExcessive charges are no longer on the cards
When I paid for an All District Cars taxi, £11 was added to my bill without me knowing *When I took a taxi from Basingstoke to Gatwick Airport I paid the £180 fare by debit card. My bank statement,...
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