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Did GPS flaw create neutrino 'breakthrough'? (2/23/2012 1:04:30 AM)
Researchers have found a flaw in the experiment that startled the science world last year by appearing to show particles travelling faster than light.Related StoriesCancer 'will never be eliminated'Large areas of open ocean starved of oxygenKennedy Space Centre boldly goes where Nasa has never gone before: on a 'to let' list
Orchids take centre stage at Lacock (2/23/2012 12:49:04 AM)
An Orchid Day offering advice to the plant’s enthusiasts is being held at Whitehall Garden Centre in Lacock on Saturday, March 10.
Rochdale Exploitation Victim Tells Court Of Experience (2/22/2012 11:07:31 PM)
A man at the centre of a child sex exploitation ring raped a sobbing under-age girl before telling her: "Don't cry - I love you," a court heard. He allegedly plied the vulnerable schoolgirl, who had run away from home and was under 16, with vodka to make her "comfortable and relaxed" and showed her pornography before he is alleged to have sexually attacked her on a bare mattress in a room above a takeaway shop. The court heard how the man expected sex in return for the alcohol he had bought her. During an interview, the girl told officers: "He said it was part of the deal - "I buy you things and you give me things. "I was scared. I didn't want to do it. He's an older man.
VIDEO: Salmond city plan view questioned (2/22/2012 10:44:15 PM)
Alex Salmond's support of a plan to develop Aerdeen's city centre is attacked as "highly questionable" by a local MP.
Off-duty PC denies crash charges (2/22/2012 10:44:15 PM)
A police officer is to stand trial accused of crashing his car into two pedestrians after speeding out of a busy city centre junction
UK photographer injured in Syria (2/22/2012 6:24:04 PM)
A photographer was injured in an attack on a media centre in Syria that left two other reporters dead, it emerges.
Duchess of Cambridge embroiled in fake fur spat (2/22/2012 3:44:50 PM)
CATHERINE, DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE is at the centre of an extraordinary spat between animal rights bosses and a disgraced former politician over a photograph of her wearing fake fur.
Digital art named for The Space (2/22/2012 2:24:13 PM)
Shakespeare's Globe and John Peel Centre will be involved in a new London 2012 digital art project called The Space.
Pakistan 'memogate' man testifies (2/22/2012 2:24:13 PM)
Mansoor Ijaz, the man at the centre of Pakistan's "memogate" scandal, begins giving video link testimony to a judicial commission in Islamabad.
Cash goes into Bradford-based zone (2/22/2012 11:48:34 AM)
Formner Bradford on Avon mayor Isabel Martindale helped the Wiltshire Music Centre kickstart a fundraising campaign by cycling almost 5,000 miles across Canada last summer.
Pet chickens returned home after 160 mile incredible journey (2/22/2012 10:06:53 AM)
A pair of pet chickens called Psycho and Oven-Ready have been reunited with their owner after being stolen from their South Wales coop, fleeing their captors, and ending up at a rescue centre 160 miles away.
Paxman in row over famine comment (2/22/2012 10:04:14 AM)
BBC presenter Jeremy Paxman is at the centre of a row for saying that former prime minister Tony Blair should never have apologised for Britain's role in the Irish potato famine.
North Westgate development at risk of further delays (2/22/2012 8:47:22 AM)
A DEVELOPER behind multi-million pound plans to extend Peterborough’s Queensgate shopping centre has warned that the long-awaited project could be further delayed if a neighbouring scheme gets the green light.
Spotlight On... Steve Wynn, founder, Wynn Resorts (2/22/2012 7:44:32 AM)
The King of Vegas?Related StoriesReal Seals on the silver screenEdvard Munch's masterpiece The Scream predicted to fetch £50m-plus at auctionThe Scream expected to fetch $80m at auctionChick non-fiction: the NYT's latest genre divideNiceness rocks! Ballads take centre stage at the Brits
CfEL boosts Airbus innovation (2/22/2012 6:09:45 AM)
The University of Cambridge’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL) has won a contract to design and deliver an entrepreneurship course to further boost innovation within leading global aircraft manufacturer, Airbus. Read more...
Diplomatic solution as Peer receives wild card into Dubai event (2/22/2012 3:24:36 AM)
The very idea of an organisation here in the United Arab Emirates choosing to invite an Israeli to take part in a sporting event is highly improbable, given that there are no diplomatic relations between the two countries. The idea of such an invitation being extended to an Israeli once at the centre of a furore that threatened the future of one of the UAE's most important competitions might have seemed even more unlikely – but exactly that scenario is being played out here at this week's Dubai Duty Free Championships.
BBC at centre of exploitation row over advert for 500 staff to work for FREE during Olympic Games (2/22/2012 2:24:12 AM)
The BBC is at the centre of an exploitation row after it advertised for 500 of its staff to work for free during the Olympic Games.
Eco Innovation Centre frees up new services (2/21/2012 11:48:23 PM)
PETERBOROUGH’S Eco Innovation Centre (EIC) has re-energised its virtual office services and alongside the rebranding to Virtual Incubation Partners (VIPs), a number of new, innovative services have been added to the new packages.
Improved Health And Wellbeing Following Successful Weight Loss In Obese Dogs Has Implications For Companion Animal Therapies (2/21/2012 9:25:08 PM)
Owners of obese dogs that are successful in losing weight notice significant improvement in their dogs' health-related quality of life, a collaborative team of researchers has shown. The research was conducted by scientists from the University of Liverpool (UK), the Pain and Welfare Group at the University of Glasgow (UK), ROYAL CANIN and the WALTHAM® Centre for Pet Nutrition - the science centre supporting Mars Petcare brands such as PEDIGREE® and NUTRO®...
Werrington: Little Miracles playgroup in plea for help with new centre (2/21/2012 1:47:55 PM)
A charity has made a passionate appeal for help to kit out a new centre in Peterborough which will be used by hundreds of disabled children.
Olympic sport this week (2/21/2012 12:24:22 PM)
London's new Aquatics Centre welcomes the world's best divers
Barritt ready to fight for his place - and England glory (2/21/2012 4:28:30 AM)
England centre prepared to battle for his place, and insists he's ready for the Welsh challenge ahead
Blazers' Oden lost for season after knee surgery (2/21/2012 1:25:56 AM)
(Reuters) - Portland Trail Blazers centre Greg Oden underwent micro-fracture surgery on his left knee and will miss the remainder of the National Basketball Association season, the team said on Monday.
Eric Pickles signals end to multiculturalism and says Tories will stand up for majority (2/21/2012 1:07:44 AM)
The English language and Christian faith will be restored to the centre of public life, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles, pictured, has told the Mail ahead of an announcement today.
London 2012 Olympics: Aquatics Centre opens (2/20/2012 11:46:53 PM)
The Olympic Aquatics Centre hosted its first competitive diving as the FINA World Cup got underway on Monday in Stratford, east London.
SIX NATIONS 2012: Stuart Lancaster impressed by Manu Tuilagi (2/20/2012 11:46:53 PM)
England interim head coach Stuart Lancaster was encouraged with Manu Tuilagi's performance for Leicester on Sunday and is considering whether to give the controversial centre a starting place in this weekend's RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales.
Seafront development plan set for refusal (2/20/2012 9:09:23 PM)
FRESH plans to knock down the landmark Wight City leisure centre on Sandown seafront, and replace it with a multi-million pound apartment and bar complex, look set to be refused for a second time.
Call centre firm creates 600 jobs (2/20/2012 6:48:20 PM)
An American call centre company is creating 600 jobs in the centre of Cardiff.
Vacant shop rate is highest in NI (2/20/2012 6:04:43 PM)
Northern Ireland continues to have the highest town centre shop vacancy rate in the UK, according to a new survey.
Wildlife charity's closure fears (2/20/2012 5:24:18 PM)
The founder of a wildlife rescue centre in Gloucestershire fears it could close within months if it cannot raise more money.
Seafront development plan set for refusal (2/20/2012 5:07:52 PM)
FRESH plans to knock down the landmark Wight City leisure centre on Sandown seafront, and replace it with a multi-million pound apartment and bar complex, look set to be refused for a second time.
Awema: Police investigating race relations charity (2/20/2012 4:13:55 PM)
Welsh Government officials are working closely with police as they probe whether anybody at the race relations charity at the centre of a funding scandal should be charged with a criminal offence, Finance Minister Jane Hutt said today.
Mixed time for high street shops in Peterborough (2/20/2012 2:29:16 PM)
THE Clock is not the first place to go out of business in the centre of Peterborough, but recent months have also seen new units open.
Call to suspend 'fraud firm' deals (2/20/2012 11:30:21 AM)
Ministers have been urged to suspend welfare-to-work contracts with a company at the centre of allegations of fraud.
Call to suspend 'fraud firm' deals (2/20/2012 11:05:00 AM)
Ministers have been urged to suspend welfare-to-work contracts with a company at the centre of allegations of fraud.
North Wales News: Pool and public toilets could be saved on Anglesey (2/20/2012 10:47:54 AM)
A SWIMMING pool, schools, and public toilets could escape council cuts on Anglesey but a leisure centre remains on the hit-list.
Breaking News: Call to suspend 'fraud firm' deals (2/20/2012 10:47:54 AM)
Ministers have been urged to suspend welfare-to-work contracts with a company at the centre of allegations of fraud.
World: Barcelona ace Lionel Messi hits four goals as side dismantle Valencia 5-1 (2/20/2012 9:47:04 AM)
LIONEL MESSI took centre stage at the Nou Camp with a stunning four-goal haul last night as Barcelona roared back to thrash Valencia 5-1.
Breaking News: Call to suspend 'fraud firm' deals (2/20/2012 9:46:59 AM)
Ministers have been urged to suspend welfare-to-work contracts with a company at the centre of allegations of fraud.
Breaking news: Call to suspend 'fraud firm' deals (2/20/2012 9:46:59 AM)
Ministers have been urged to suspend welfare-to-work contracts with a company at the centre of allegations of fraud.
UK & World News: Call to suspend 'fraud firm' deals (2/20/2012 9:28:26 AM)
Ministers have been urged to suspend welfare-to-work contracts with a company at the centre of allegations of fraud.
US contact centre firm to create 600 new jobs in Cardiff (2/20/2012 7:47:22 AM)
AN expanding contact centre company is creating 600 new jobs in Cardiff – marking the second investment by a US-owned firm in Wales in the past week.
Police officer stabbed at shops (2/20/2012 3:04:05 AM)
A police officer is stabbed in the leg at a shopping centre in Dorset.
Saracens 19-20 Leicester: Tuilaga ferry close to England recall (2/20/2012 2:48:39 AM)
Samoan-born centre inspires late victory over champions to put himself in contention for an England return against Wales in Six Nations
Tax breaks for married couples could finally be rolled out as Cameron is urged to ditch Lib Dem plans (2/19/2012 5:44:30 PM)
The Centre for Social Justice think-tank, founded by Iain Duncan Smith, accuses the Lib Dems of peddling ‘a dangerously inaccurate notion' that increasing the threshold will tackle poverty.
Cash in at South Holland Centre (2/19/2012 12:08:54 PM)
A TRIBUTE to the musical legend that is Johnny Cash comes to the South Holland Centre this week.
'Back to work' tsar at centre of fraud probe over claims 'funding went on jobs lasting just a day' (2/19/2012 3:45:16 AM)
The company run by David Cameron’s ‘Back to Work Tsar’ Emma Harrison is at the centre of a fraud investigation.
Hopes for new use for youth club (2/19/2012 1:48:24 AM)
A NEW use could be found for Cowes’s closed youth club in Arctic Road — it could become the headquarters of the Island Youth Water Activities Centre (IYWAC) if the Isle of Wight Council agrees.
David Beckham has a night out with his boys while Victoria launches her collection in London (2/19/2012 12:44:13 AM)
Becks, 36, was accompanied by sons Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, nine, and Cruz, six, at the Staples Centre where they caught a basketball game between the LA Lakers and the Phoenix Suns.
Hopes for new use for youth club (2/19/2012 12:27:43 AM)
A NEW use could be found for Cowes’s closed youth club in Arctic Road — it could become the headquarters of the Island Youth Water Activities Centre (IYWAC) if the Isle of Wight Council agrees.
Record-breaker Farah not in British winners' circle (2/19/2012 12:25:22 AM)
Outside the International Convention Centre in England's second city yesterday Brummies were queuing to see Britain's Got Talent – Simon Cowell, Ant and Dec et al. Inside the National Indoor Arena, just around the corner, the capacity 8,000 crowd were banging their thunder sticks and threatening to raise the rafters as Britain's runners and jumpers showed that they have some ability among them, 160 days out from the main event of the London Olympics.
Company investigating water tests (2/18/2012 10:04:26 PM)
A company investigates a letter sent to a council about tests carried out at a leisure centre for the bacteria that causes legionnaires' disease.
Tax breaks for married couples could finally be rolled out as Cameron is urged to ditch Lib Dem plans (2/18/2012 7:24:23 PM)
The Centre for Social Justice think-tank, founded by Iain Duncan Smith, accuses the Lib Dems of peddling ‘a dangerously inaccurate notion' that increasing the threshold will tackle poverty.
Plans to develop £6.2m restaurant complex in Bromley refused (2/18/2012 1:49:32 PM)
PLANS to develop a £6.2m restaurant complex in Bromley town centre have been refused but the idea has not been rejected.
Liby Finlow: Four-year-old with head wound turned away from GP surgery (2/18/2012 1:04:16 PM)
Libby Finlow suffered a serious cut on her head when she fell against a wall whilst running along a corridor at the Waters Green Medical centre in Macclesfield, Cheshire.
Firm flies into Trowbridge's history (2/18/2012 9:07:53 AM)
An aviation manufacturing company is planning to move its headquarters to Trowbridge town centre in a move which will restore an historic building and create new jobs.
Bronze gong for call centre firm (2/18/2012 5:48:23 AM)
SOCIAL enterprise call centre business, Connect Assist. has been awarded the Investors in People Bronze standard.
Wenger knows he must be up for the Cup (2/18/2012 5:24:17 AM)
First it was the Premier League, then the Carling Cup and on Wednesday it was the Champions League: with the prospect of success in so many competitions slipping from Arsenal's grasp it was no surprise that yesterday Arsene Wenger announced the FA Cup was at the centre of his thoughts.
Leisure centre water tests faked (2/17/2012 11:24:12 PM)
A Newtownabbey Leisure Centre confirms that a company hired to test for a bacteria which causes legionnaires' disease has admitted producing fake test results.
Redevelopment: Brighter future for Cowgate (2/17/2012 10:50:43 PM)
THE fortunes of a Peterborough city centre street are turning around with five new shops opening and a much-needed revamp just weeks away.
Scandal-hit Awema sacks top staff (2/17/2012 9:24:06 PM)
The chief executive and finance director of a race relations charity at the centre of a funding scandal are dismissed following allegations of financial mismanagement.
Festival parade will make return (2/17/2012 8:04:18 PM)
A plan is unveiled to bring a parade back to Edinburgh city centre during the festival season, after last year's Cavalcade was cancelled.
Awema chief Naz Malik dismissed over spending allegations (2/17/2012 6:48:25 PM)
The chief executive and finance director of a race relations charity at the centre of a funding scandal have been dismissed following allegations of mismanagement.
Breaking: Awema chief Naz Malik dismissed over spending allegations (2/17/2012 4:26:55 PM)
The chief executive and finance director of a race relations charity at the centre of a funding scandal have been dismissed following allegations of mismanagement.
Breaking News: UK France war centre speeded up (2/17/2012 3:28:34 PM)
Britain and France have agreed to accelerate plans to create a joint control and command centre for future military operations.
Breaking news: UK France war centre speeded up (2/17/2012 3:09:00 PM)
Britain and France have agreed to accelerate plans to create a joint control and command centre for future military operations.
Hawks stolen in centre break-in (2/17/2012 3:04:02 PM)
Police investigate the theft of three birds of prey from a conservation centre near Balloch on Loch Lomond.
Revamp no vote 'would be strange' (2/17/2012 3:04:02 PM)
Rejecting controversial plans to transform Aberdeen city centre would be "extraordinarily strange", according to oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood.
UK France war centre speeded up (2/17/2012 2:47:12 PM)
Britain and France have agreed to accelerate plans to create a joint control and command centre for future military operations.
UK & World News: UK France war centre speeded up (2/17/2012 2:47:05 PM)
Britain and France have agreed to accelerate plans to create a joint control and command centre for future military operations.
Up to 14 chain stores closing daily (2/17/2012 2:04:03 PM)
A study of Britain's 500 biggest high streets has revealed that, on average, 14 town centre chain stores are closing down every day.Related StoriesUK GDP falls in 2011UK heading back into recessionUnexpected sales rise in JanuaryDavid Cameron demands bold economic decisions in DavosRelated StoriesJobless forecast set to riseUnexpected sales rise in January
UK France war centre speeded up (2/17/2012 1:27:57 PM)
Britain and France have agreed to accelerate plans to create a joint control and command centre for future military operations.
Breaking News: UK France war centre speeded up (2/17/2012 1:27:53 PM)
Britain and France have agreed to accelerate plans to create a joint control and command centre for future military operations.
Right chemistry for entrepreneurship (2/17/2012 12:27:04 PM)
Mitesh Soma, CEO of ChemistDirect, and Jon Bradford MD of Springboard, and Founder & CEO of the Difference Engine formed a special double act at the recent Enterprise Tuesday session managed by the University’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL). Read more...
Parents at children's centre closure petition (2/17/2012 10:28:02 AM)
Parents at a Croydon children's centre threatened with closure have started a petition to help save the facility.
Snooker: Frustrating time for Mark Williams (2/17/2012 8:47:26 AM)
MARK WILLIAMS’ 888 Welsh Open campaign ended in embarrassment at Newport Centre yesterday as he banged his cue on the arena floor in frustration when losing 4-1 to Ronnie O’Sullivan.
Jan Vertonghen wanted by Tottenham (2/17/2012 2:24:04 AM)
Tottenham scouts ran the rule over £12m-rated Ajax centre back Jan Vertonghen last night. The 24-yearold Belgium star gave a solid display against Manchester United.
Ruby injury a blow to Beavers survival hopes (2/17/2012 2:08:33 AM)
Hampton & Richmond Borough were dealt a huge blow in their bid for Blue Square South survival this week with news skipper Matt Ruby is likely to miss the rest of the campaign The centre back had to be replaced just eight minutes into the Beavers' 4-1 FA Trophy third round defeat to Northwich Victoria on Tuesday with a suspected dislocated knee.
Breaking News: 14 chain shops 'close every day' (2/17/2012 1:48:53 AM)
An average of 14 town centre shops a day were shut by store chains last year as shoppers increasingly desert high streets for online and out-of-town retailers, new figures show.
UK & World News: 14 chain shops 'close every day' (2/17/2012 1:28:30 AM)
An average of 14 town centre shops a day were shut by store chains last year as shoppers increasingly desert high streets for online and out-of-town retailers, new figures show.
14 chain shops 'close every day' (2/17/2012 1:25:43 AM)
An average of 14 town centre shops a day were shut by store chains last year as shoppers increasingly desert high streets for online and out-of-town retailers, new figures show.
14 chain shops 'close every day' (2/17/2012 1:09:30 AM)
An average of 14 town centre shops a day were shut by store chains last year as shoppers increasingly desert high streets for online and out-of-town retailers, new figures show.
14 chain shops 'close every day' (2/17/2012 1:09:30 AM)
An average of 14 town centre shops a day were shut by store chains last year as shoppers increasingly desert high streets for online and out-of-town retailers, new figures show.
Breaking news: 14 chain shops 'close every day' (2/17/2012 1:09:30 AM)
An average of 14 town centre shops a day were shut by store chains last year as shoppers increasingly desert high streets for online and out-of-town retailers, new figures show.
Breaking News: 14 chain shops 'close every day' (2/17/2012 12:49:08 AM)
An average of 14 town centre shops a day were shut by store chains last year as shoppers increasingly desert high streets for online and out-of-town retailers, new figures show.
Simon English: It's not slavery – you get a job interview at Tesco (2/17/2012 12:23:53 AM)
Outlook This is from a Job Centre in East Anglia offering night shifts at Tesco in return for Job Seeker's Allowance – ie nothing.
Breaking News: Implant clinics 'referring to NHS' (2/16/2012 9:10:02 PM)
Some private clinics at the centre of the breast implant scandal are claiming they do not have "the skills" to treat affected patients, experts have warned.
Parents knew their under-age children were out drinking in Swansea - say police (2/16/2012 8:48:42 PM)
MANY of the parents of eight boys and 11 girls caught drinking under age in the centre of Swansea knew the children were “out drinking”, South Wales Police said today (thur).
Implant clinics 'referring to NHS' (2/16/2012 8:24:09 PM)
Some private clinics at the centre of the breast implant scandal are claiming they do not have "the skills" to treat affected patients, experts have warned.
Primary-coloured worlds (2/16/2012 8:24:09 PM)
The Gruffalo and friends are coming to Belfast as the Crescent Arts Centre hosts an exhibition of children's book illustrations.
Breaking News: Implant clinics 'referring to NHS' (2/16/2012 8:08:42 PM)
Some private clinics at the centre of the breast implant scandal are claiming they do not have "the skills" to treat affected patients, experts have warned.
Warminster's revamped Civic Centre open for business (2/16/2012 8:08:42 PM)
Warminster's new-look Civic Centre was officially opened on Tuesday after an £800,000 refit.
Breaking news: Implant clinics 'referring to NHS' (2/16/2012 8:08:42 PM)
Some private clinics at the centre of the breast implant scandal are claiming they do not have "the skills" to treat affected patients, experts have warned.
Climbing centre buys ex-TV studio (2/16/2012 7:45:18 PM)
A climbing centre buys a former television centre in Caernarfon left vacant when its owners, Barcu Derwen, went into administration.
UK & World News: Implant clinics 'referring to NHS' (2/16/2012 6:08:33 PM)
Some private clinics at the centre of the breast implant scandal are claiming they do not have "the skills" to treat affected patients, experts have warned.
Cancer centre to open at hospital (2/16/2012 6:04:05 PM)
A cancer support network has been awarded a £3m grant to open a new centre at the Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
Implant clinics 'referring to NHS' (2/16/2012 5:27:54 PM)
Some private clinics at the centre of the breast implant scandal are claiming they do not have "the skills" to treat affected patients, experts have warned.
Gunmen behind Nigeria jailbreak (2/16/2012 1:47:13 PM)
Gunmen in Nigeria have freed some 200 prisoners from a jail in the centre of the country, Nigerian prison officials tell the BBC.
Job cuts firm won govt contract (2/16/2012 1:47:13 PM)
HCL, the call centre operator which is laying off 250 workers in Northern Ireland, recently won a £18m from the executive, the BBC learns.
Conwy County News: Plans to redevelop iconic Llandudno hotel are at an early stage say developers (2/16/2012 11:27:53 AM)
PLANS to redevelop an increasingly derelict town centre hotel are at an early stage, say the developers.