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Meadowhall rapist was scrounging Czech who sneaked into UK after murdering wife
A DANGEROUS sexual predator from the Czech republic who murdered his wife at home came to Sheffield and carried out a knifepoint rape and three serious sex attacks on women, a court heard.
Anti-Semitism probe as Scarborough Belsen statue is attacked on Holocaust Day
POLICE are not ruling out the possibility that the statue of a miner and former soldier which was covered in yellow paint by vandals in Scarborough was targeted in an anti-Semitic attack to coincide with Holocaust Memorial Day.
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Hear informed debate: Yorkshire shame over number of schools stuck in bottom set
ONE in five of the very worst-performing schools at GCSE in the country is in Yorkshire according to league tables which reveal that 25 secondaries in the region could be at risk after missing Government targets.
Snow alert: Stand by for a white weekend
WIDESPREAD wintery showers and hail are expected to blast parts of Britain today as the country braces itself for a spell of cooler weather that could bring snow to some regions.
Exclusive: MEP’s husband bows out of nepotism furore leaving third-choice candidate to take seat
THE husband of a Euro MP at the centre of a furious “nepotism” row has bowed to pressure and decided not to take over her Yorkshire seat when she quits next week.
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Team news: Hull City, Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield Town, Bradford City, Rotherham United, York City
IT’S FA Cup fourth round weekend with three Yorkshire teams still alive. There is also a big programme of league action. Log on here for team news from your club.
Panesar puts England in command of second test
England were marginal favourites to level their three-match series against Pakistan thanks to Stuart Broad’s runs and Monty Panesar’s wickets by stumps on day three at the Zayed Stadium.
Murray holds head high after dramatic Djokovic loss
Andy Murray felt tonight he could walk away from the Australian Open with his head held high after narrowly losing out to Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set semi-final.
Payette makes his mark as Steeldogs prove surprise package
IT was a case of a step into the unknown when Andre Payette took charge at Sheffield Steeldogs almost a year ago - for both club and coach.
Former Blades star Lee Hendrie declared bankrupt
FORMER England and Sheffield United player Lee Hendrie was declared bankrupt today.
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Video: How to cook for a school full of hungry 11 year-olds (for £1.25 each) video
A DINNER lady from Scunthorpe is enjoying the sweet taste of success after being crowned Yorkshire and Humber School Chef of the Year 2012.
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Bonus for RBS chief sparks debate
A £963,000 bonus for the boss of a taxpayer-funded bank has been attacked as “out of touch” by Labour, as a government minister claimed he had a public “duty” to refuse it.
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Pedigree and Hobgoblin brewer Marston’s has joined rival pub chains in reporting strong sales over Christmas and New Year.
Augean looks ahead with optimism
HAZARDOUS waste firm Augean said it is looking ahead with “optimism” despite the bleak economic outlook and will focus on opportunities to store low-level nuclear waste (LLW).
Abbeycrest shares suspended on funding woes
SHARES in jewellery group Abbeycrest have been suspended after it failed to complete the sale of its Thai business as it struggles with financing.
Meadowhall overcoming the downward retail trend
MEADOWHALL shopping centre is trading “exceptionally well” given the challenging economic environment, according to part-owner London & Stamford.
Lifestyle
Leading man gets ready to leave on a high
Waiting for Godot marks the final production of Ian Brown as the West Yorkshire Playhouse artistic director. Arts correspondent Nick Ahad watched his rehearsals for one last time.
Interview: Hugh Cornwell
Back in the days when The Stranglers were emerging as one of the most original and potent forces in 1970s British music, the four-piece was instantly tagged as one of the leading proponents of that vilified beast, punk rock.
Nick Ahad: Whatever you may think of them, critics deserve recognition of their craft
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The power of poetry as verse shows its variety
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Make tracks for images of fear and fascination at dawn of rail
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Country Week: Can Brussels get it right this time on animal welfare?
THE announcement this week of a new animal welfare policy is the first real sign that the European civil service has been shaken by its failure to raise standards for laying hens. Listen to informed debate, in our weekly programme for Yorkshire’s country communities.
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Video: How to cook for a school full of hungry 11 year-olds (for £1.25 each) video
A DINNER lady from Scunthorpe is enjoying the sweet taste of success after being crowned Yorkshire and Humber School Chef of the Year 2012.
Family switches off life support machine after sister falls from holiday roof garden video
TWO women agreed to turn off their sister’s life support machine after she suffered massive head injuries when she fell from a roof garden in Singapore, an inquest heard today.
Video: Father ‘proudest on planet’ as hero honoured video
THE father of a Yorkshire paratrooper killed in Afghanistan said yesterday he was “the proudest father on the planet” after seeing a memorial unveiled to his son.
Apathy in region at elected mayors for cities video
THE Government’s dream of having elected mayors running four Yorkshire cities is under threat amid apathy from politicians and voters.
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Friday 27 January 2012
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