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Family in tearful tribute to murdered soldier video
THE family of murdered soldier Lee Rigby paid touching tribute to him today, as detectives continued a rapidly-developing investigation into his barbaric killing.
Lee’s cause of death unclear as dramatic Woolwich footage emerges video
MURDERED soldier Lee Rigby has been formally identified but the cause of his death was not confirmed by a post-mortem examination, police said today.
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Video: Pilots praised as fire-hit plane lands at Heathrow video
BRITISH Airways pilots were praised today after safely landing a smoke-trailing plane on which both engines appeared damaged.
I sought to calm blood-drenched knifeman says brave cub leader video
A woman who risked her life to confront an armed man suspected of slaughtering a British soldier in broad daylight has described how she tried to calm him moments after the barbaric attack.
Police swoop on suspect’s home in quiet village video
ANTI-TERROR police swooped on homes in Lincolnshire and London yesterday as they hunted for information about the two men accused of killing soldier Lee Rigby.
Guilty: Drunk learner who injured 15 in Wakefield bus horror
A LEARNER driver from Poland – allegedly high on a cocktail of drink and drugs before his car ploughed in to a bus – has admitted dangerous driving in Wakefield.
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Sport
CricketTalk: Headingley Test Match special
HEADINGLEY Carnegie is scheduled to only stage the one Test match this season and, although New Zealand are not traditionally the biggest draw for spectators, the advance of homegrown talent in the shape of Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow has created greater interest than perhaps previously.
Video: Vettori at the crossroads video
DANIEL Vettori’s Test future is in doubt after he was ruled out of New Zealand’s clash with England at Headingley.
Root will open for England eventually, says Cook
ALASTAIR COOK believes Headingley’s diminishing reputation as a seam bowling paradise can provide succour for his batsmen as England aim to clinch the series against New Zealand in the second and final Test match that starts this morning.
Ellis eager to recapture Rhinos’ magic triumph in Hull showdown video
IT HAS been six years since Gareth Ellis last encountered the surreal Magic Weekend experience.
Reds must be ready for new survival campaign
AFTER completing their ‘Great Escape’ mission in the second half of 2012-13, Barnsley’s assignment for next season remains largely the same.
Bolton keen to offload Matt Mills on Leeds
BOLTON Wanderers are ready to push Matt Mills in Leeds United’s direction after signing Alex Baptiste from Blackpool.
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Family in tearful tribute to murdered soldier video
THE family of murdered soldier Lee Rigby paid touching tribute to him today, as detectives continued a rapidly-developing investigation into his barbaric killing.
Business
Croda expands with US acquisition
NATURAL chemicals company Croda International has bought a leading US oil gelling polymer business to strengthen its position in this field.
IP Group launches second venture fund worth £30m
YORKSHIRE’S top academics could soon have more opportunities to turn their ideas into businesses.
Mothercare suffers another big loss but sees signs of recovery
RETAILER Mothercare racked up another big loss in the UK yesterday but insisted there were signs that the business is on a “firmer footing”.
Mitchells to focus on making dining out a special occasion
Mitchells & Butlers, the UK’s biggest operator of managed pubs with 1,600 sites, yesterday placed upmarket, special occasions and family dining at the centre of an investment drive worth up to £80m a year.
Resilience in the US jobs market
THE number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to resilience in the labour market despite belt-tightening by Washington.
It will be a long slog to get back, warns Halfords
Halfords warned of a long uphill slog to recovery yesterday as profits tumbled by 22 per cent and its dividend was slashed by a third to pay for a £100m revamp of the struggling car parts and cycling retailer.
Lifestyle
Interview: Alison Moyet
With her new album Alison Moyet has gone back to the electronic music of her eighties heyday. Duncan Seaman spoke to her.
Brand new perspective on firm favourite
The History Boys have come home with the Crucible’s new production of Bennett’s modern classic. Yvette Huddleston spoke to director Michael Longhurst.
Life in rep prepared Cushing for screen stardom
He made his name in Hammer’s lurid horrors, but Peter Cushing’s roots were in northern theatre as film critic Tony Earnshaw reveals.
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Energetic young theatre company’s first major show
After What Comes Before is the first major performance by Leeds-based Manic Chord Theatre.
Review: The Hangover Part III
In a 1997 episode of The Simpsons, rotund patriarch Homer stood before the residents of Springfield with a glass of cold beer and encouraged his neighbours to join him in a toast.
Saltaire Arts Trail continues to grow
The Saltaire Arts Trail is going from strength to strength with visitor numbers increasing yearly. Jon Cronshaw spoke to its creative director.
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Video: Home Front remembered at Brodsworth Hall video
BRODSWORTH Hall’s butler was busy at work yesterday as he prepared for a 1940s-themed weekend at the country house near Doncaster.
Bud the punched police horse back on EDL duty video
A WEST Yorkshire Police horse punched by a football thug will be back on duty in the city where he was attacked as part of a major operation to keep the peace between EDL supporters and their opponents at the weekend.
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Video: Vettori at the crossroads video
DANIEL Vettori’s Test future is in doubt after he was ruled out of New Zealand’s clash with England at Headingley.
GP filmed abuse on his wristwatch video
A FAMILY doctor who used a secret camera inside his James Bond-style wristwatch to record himself abusing female patients has been jailed for 12 years after admitting a string of sex charges.
Ellis eager to recapture Rhinos’ magic triumph in Hull showdown video
IT HAS been six years since Gareth Ellis last encountered the surreal Magic Weekend experience.
Tributes to Lee Rigby as religious groups condemn Woolwich killing video
TRIBUTES poured in this evening for the soldier victim of the Woolwich massacre, drummer Lee Rigby
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