2015-04-01 U.K. Spotlight

Daily Star   

Liverpool face injury CRISIS after Man Utd defeat with SIX players doubtful for ...   
Daily Star
The 2-1 loss at Anfield severely dented the Reds hopes of finishing in the top four and they could be without several first choice players for the trip to third-place Arsenal on April 4. Adam Lallana has pulled out of the England squad with the groin injury that ...

2015-04-01 U.K. Health

Telegraph.co.uk   

Paracetamol 'does not help back pain or arthritis'   
Telegraph.co.uk
Paracetamol does not stop lower back pain or help the ache of arthritis and doctors should consider prescribing exercise instead, a major review has found. The over-the-counter painkiller, which is taken by millions of people in Britain for back problems, was ...

2015-04-01 U.K. Science

Bradford Telegraph and Argus   

Glowing tampons to be used to detect pollution in Bradford Beck   
Bradford Telegraph and Argus
TAMPONS may not be an obvious scientific tool, but university researchers have revealed how useful they are to check if water from baths, washing machines, sinks and showers is polluting rivers and streams. And now the Friends of Bradford's Becks (FOBB) ...

2015-04-01 U.K. Sports

ESPN.co.uk   

+ Kane: It was the debut I dreamed about   
ESPN.co.uk
Having impressed his manager this season, Bellerin has been offered a new contract at the Emirates and insisted that he now feels at home playing in England. Play2:02. United yet to open Smalling contract talks. 2d. Smalling's current deal expires in 2016 ...

2015-04-01 U.K. Entertainment

Contactmusic.com   

Jay Z warns of music being 'devalued'   
Contactmusic.com
Hip-hop icon Jay Z has claimed people are ''devaluing'' music and thinks his new venture, Tidal, will address the problem. Jay Z thinks people are ''devaluing'' music. The 45-year-old star, who's married to pop icon Beyonce, has launched his own music ...

2015-04-01 U.K. Technology

Daily Mail   

Rihanna, Alicia, Madonna and Beyonce hope to make Tidal a success   
Daily Mail
But these megarich leading ladies of pop banded together yesterday to demand even more money from fans. Madonna, Beyoncé, Rihanna and Alicia Keys teamed up to convince the world to fork out for a service that lets the public listen to their songs on the ...

2015-04-01 U.K. Business

Financial Times   

Talk of wave of store closures stirs FTSE retail stocks   
Financial Times
Retail stocks were in focus on the FTSE 100 after news of Kingfisher's decision to close 60 of its B&Q shops coincided with talk about the outlook for further site sales in the sector, especially among supermarkets. Analysis from Exane BNP Paribas described ...

2015-04-01 U.K. U.K.

The Guardian   

Give zero-hours workers regular contracts after 3 months – Miliband   
The Guardian
Ed Miliband arrives at Manchester Piccadilly station before boarding his party's general election campaign bus. He has proposed legislation for zero-hours contracts to become regular contracts after 12 weeks. Photograph: Dave Thompson/PA. Patrick Wintour ...

2015-04-01 U.K. World

Voice of America   

Nigeria's Jonathan Concedes to Buhari in Historic Election   
Voice of America
ABUJA, NIGERIA—. Nigeria's electoral commission has officially declared presidential challenger Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of Saturday's presidential election, defeating incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan.
Nigerian President quiets fears of violence as he concedes defeat   The Globe and Mail
Electoral commission declares Muhammadu Buhari winner of Nigeria's ...   Washington Post
Zuma applauds Nigeria on polls   Independent Online
Reuters Africa   
BBC News   
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The Guardian   

Give zero-hours workers regular contracts after 3 months – Miliband   
The Guardian
Ed Miliband arrives at Manchester Piccadilly station before boarding his party's general election campaign bus. He has proposed legislation for zero-hours contracts to become regular contracts after 12 weeks. Photograph: Dave Thompson/PA. Patrick Wintour ...

2015-03-31 U.K. Spotlight

The Guardian   

Why tug our forelocks to Richard III, a king who's such a diva that he needs two ...   
The Guardian
Who's your favourite dead king? For me it's a toss-up between King Henry VIII (likes: Greensleeves, beheadings) and Nat King Cole (likes: chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose). Those are definitely my top two. Below them ...

2015-03-31 U.K. Health

Telegraph.co.uk   

Could switching to organic fruit and veg could double sperm count?   
Telegraph.co.uk
Pesticides on fruit and vegetables may be damaging sperm counts and men should consider going organic if they want to have children, scientists have suggested. Although eating large amounts of fruit and vegetables might seem the healthy option, Harvard ...

2015-03-31 U.K. Science

Daily Mail   

Mercury is a PAINTED planet: Dust from comets has given Mercury a 'stealth ...   
Daily Mail
The say a steady dusting of carbon from passing comets has slowly painted Mercury black over billions of years. It solves the mystery of Mercury's unusual colouring - which has baffled scientists. The say a steady dusting of carbon from passing comets has ...

2015-03-31 U.K. Sports

Daily Mail   

Ahmed, Voges get West Indies, Ashes call up   
Daily Mail
Legspinner Fawad Ahmed, batsman Adam Voges and wicketkeeper Peter Nevill were all called up by Australia Tuesday for upcoming tours of the West Indies and England. But there was no room in the 17-man squad for all-rounders James Faulkner and ...

2015-03-31 U.K. Entertainment

Daily Mail   

Tracey Emin insists she's actually 'very neat' as My Bed artwork returns to the Tate   
Daily Mail
Artist Tracey Emin has insisted she is actually 'very neat' as she unveiled her £2.54million unmade bed - complete with discarded condoms - on its return to its 'home' at the Tate. My Bed became notorious when it was shortlisted for the Turner Prize and ...

2015-03-31 U.K. Technology

Stuff.co.nz   

Spotify Launches on PlayStation Music   
Stuff.co.nz
The partnership between Playstation and Spotify to bring the music streaming service to PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Xperia devices kicks off today. Spotify replaces Sony's own music streaming service, Music Unlimited, and underpins the new ...

2015-03-31 U.K. Business

Wall Street Journal   

Bored RBS selfie boss quits his new top job at investment bank   
CITY A.M.
TOP RBS executive Rory Cullinan stepped down yesterday, after disagreeing with its board over the implementation of its investment banking strategy. The executive chairman of the corporate and institutional banking arm has been in the role only for a matter ...

2015-03-31 U.K. U.K.

Telegraph.co.uk   

PM Pledges To Create Two Million Extra Jobs   
Sky News
The Prime Minister promises to deliver two million jobs by 2020 by backing business, keeping jobs taxes low and cutting red tape. 04:34, UK, Tuesday 31 March 2015. David Cameron Speaks At The Conservative Party General Election Rally. Mr Cameron ...

2015-03-31 U.K. World

New York Times   

Old, New and Unusual Alliances in the Middle East   
New York Times
Saudi Arabia and its Arab allies are pushing back against Iran's influence in the region, and fear that a Western deal to restrict Iran's nuclear program in exchange for removal of economic sanctions will further strengthen Tehran's power. At the same time, ...

2015-03-30 U.K. Spotlight

BBC News   

Election 2015: BBC Scotland unveils party leader debate plans   
BBC News
The first will take place in Aberdeen on 8 April and feature the main Scottish leaders and representatives from the Scottish Greens and UKIP. The second will take place on 3 May with Labour's Jim Murphy, the Lib Dems' Willie Rennie, the SNP's Nicola ...

2015-03-30 U.K. Health

Telegraph.co.uk   

UK vaccine offer   
Irish Independent
Britain says it will become the first country to offer all babies a vaccine for potentially fatal meningitis B after it reached a price deal with GlaxoSmithKline PLC. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. Health advisers ...

2015-03-30 U.K. Science

Khaleej Times   

20% more savings in Dubai's Earth Hour   
Khaleej Times
Dubai — Dubai saved 305 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity and 183 tonnes of carbon emissions during Saturday's Earth Hour, a 20 per cent increase from 2014's 255-MWh and 153-tonne reduction. Dozens of government buildings, tourist attractions and ...

2015-03-30 U.K. Sports

The Guardian   

Northern Ireland boss O'Neill puts Finland win in perspective   
Tribal Football
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has refused to get carried away after his side's 2-1 win over Finland and is concentrating on the next qualifier against Romania instead. Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has refused to get carried away after ...

2015-03-30 U.K. Entertainment

Metro   

Mr Selfridge season 4 spoilers: Season 3 finale sees Mr Selfridge hit rock bottom ...   
Metro
Mr Selfridge found himself hitting rock bottom in the season 3 finale – but things are only going to get worse in season 4. Selfridge was left betrayed and heartbroken after discovering fiancée Nancy had been part of a con to try and relieve him of his store, ...

2015-03-30 U.K. Technology

Reuters   

LG Chem to supply batteries for Daimler's Smart EVs   
Reuters
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Chem said it had been picked by Daimler AG as the sole battery supplier for the automaker's new range of Smart electric vehicles, which will be launched in 2016. LG Chem did not disclose the value or volume of the deal, ...

2015-03-30 U.K. Business

ZDNet   

British Airways confirms frequent flyer hack   
ZDNet
screen-shot-2015-03-30-at-01-34- British Airways. British Airways has confirmed a security breach and the unauthorized access of thousands of frequent flyer accounts, but remains sketchy on the details. Over the weekend, the airline admitted that tens of ...

2015-03-30 U.K. U.K.

Telegraph.co.uk   

PM Heads To Palace As Election Battle Begins   
Sky News
The PM will warn of a "stark choice" facing the country as the closest election battle in decades officially gets under way today. 04:29, UK, Monday 30 March 2015. Britain's Prime Minister Cameron stands outside Number 10 Downing Street in London.
Election battle formally begins   Worcester News
David Cameron's divided party is now a clear and present danger to UK business   CITY A.M.
Election 2015: PM warns of 'stark choice' as campaign begins   BBC News
Reuters UK   
ITV News   
KL.FM 96.7   
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Evening Standard   

Man held after six-year-old girl 'abducted' in Burnley   
Evening Standard
A man was today being quizzed by police over the abduction of a six-year-old girl in Lancashire. Police said the girl was taken by a man in a large car in Nairne Street, Burnley at around 4pm on Thursday. She is then thought to have been dropped off around ...

2015-03-30 U.K. World

Haaretz   

Israel reduced to heckling Iran pact from afar   
Haaretz
With Netanyahu's loud bickering with the White House, culminating in his Congress speech, Israel's PM has inadvertently positioned himself as someone whom the Americans won't take seriously. By Amos Harel | Mar. 30, 2015 | 6:05 AM ...

2015-03-29 U.K. Spotlight

BBC News   

Alps plane crash: What we know   
BBC News
The co-pilot of a Germanwings flight that crashed into the French Alps sent the plane into its doomed descent "intentionally", French investigators have said. He was alone in the cockpit when he initiated the plane's dive and refused to allow the captain back ...

2015-03-29 U.K. Health

Telegraph.co.uk   

Guinea president declares 45-day Ebola 'emergency'   
Telegraph.co.uk
Guinean President Alpha Conde has declared a 45-day "health emergency" in five regions of the Ebola-hit nation in a bid to stem the spread of the deadly disease. The focus of the virus "has shifted to our country's coastal areas", the president said in a ...

2015-03-29 U.K. Science

Daily Mail   

Lights out as world observes Earth Hour   
Daily Mail
The Empire State Building dimmed its lights and the Eiffel Tower went dark as iconic landmarks across the world observed Earth Hour, the global climate change awareness campaign. The usually glittering nighttime majesty of the Empire State Building was ...

2015-03-29 U.K. Sports

The Independent   

Australia vs New Zealand LIVE: Kiwis win toss and will bat first at the MCG   
The Independent
Latest news and final talking points: New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat; Match scheduled to start at 04:30 GMT; New Zealand beat Australia by one wicket in group stage. Follow the live action below: 3rd & 7 37yd. 3rd & 7 37yd ...

2015-03-29 U.K. Entertainment

Daily Mail   

Swedish model Martina Olsson claims 'Zayn Malik cheated on Perrie Edwards ...   
Daily Mail
Swedish model, Martina Olsson, has claimed that Zayn Malik cheated on his fiancée Perrie Edwards with her while One Direction toured in Thailand last week. The club promoter insists that she bedded the former One Direction star twice after partying ...

2015-03-29 U.K. Technology

Christian Science Monitor   

First Apple Watch apps already available in the App Store (+video)   
Christian Science Monitor
Curious how a Target app will function on the Apple Watch? Apple is giving consumers a little preview with a host of apps released with Apple Watch support on Friday. By Karis Hustad, Correspondent March 27, 2015. About video ads. First Apple ...

2015-03-29 U.K. Business

The Times (subscription)   

Co-op Bank counts reduced losses in cash and customers   
The Times (subscription)
The Co-operative Bank has shrunk its losses and built its financial strength, offering hope for a bank that almost collapsed two years ago. Statutory losses narrowed to £264 million in 2014, compared with a £1.3 billion loss last year. The figure for 2013 was ...

2015-03-29 U.K. U.K.

BBC News   

Death threats made against BBC's Tony Hall 'over Clarkson'   
BBC News
Alleged death threats made against BBC director general Tony Hall are being investigated by the Met Police. Lord Hall is reported to have received a threatening message after announcing Jeremy Clarkson's contract would not be renewed as he had ...

2015-03-29 U.K. World

Jerusalem Post Israel News   

Drugs to treat mental illness reportedly found at home of Germanwings co-pilot   
Jerusalem Post Israel News
Unnamed investigator tells German newspaper that co-pilot was treated by several neurologists and psychiatrists. Andreas Lubitz. (photo credit:FACEBOOK). Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. Drugs to treat mental illness were reportedly found at home of ...

2015-03-28 U.K. Spotlight

BBC Sport   

Formula 1 gossip: Hamilton, Bottas, Horner, Rosberg, Vettel   
BBC Sport
The FIA's ban on drivers changing helmet designs has claimed its first victim, as Lewis Hamilton explains: "I had a special helmet made to celebrate Petronas & Malaysia. Due to the FIA's new rule, I can't wear it." Lewis Hamilton. Left in the pits: Lewis Hamilton ...

2015-03-28 U.K. Health

BBC News   

Election 2015: Cameron to promise 'seven-day NHS' by 2020   
BBC News
Hospital services will be available seven days a week by 2020 under a future Conservative government, David Cameron is to pledge. At the Tories' spring conference, the PM will say more hospitals must provide consultant-level services at the weekend, ...

2015-03-28 U.K. Science

ABC News   

US-Russian crew reaches space station for year-long stay   
Daily Mail
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. March 27 (Reuters) - A Russian Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Friday, sending a U.S.-Russia crew to the International Space Station for a year-long flight, a NASA Television broadcast ...

2015-03-28 U.K. Sports

Goal.com   

Roy Hodgson hails Harry Kane 'fairytale' after quickfire goal on England debut   
The Guardian
Harry Kane nods home the third-fastest goal to have been scored by an England debutant. Photograph: Christopher Lee /The FA via Getty Images. Dominic Fifield at Wembley. @domfifield. Friday 27 March 2015 19.16 EDT Last modified on Friday 27 March ...

2015-03-28 U.K. Entertainment

mirror.co.uk   

Picasso worth $16.2m had been stored away 'without care' for 36 years   
mirror.co.uk
Italian police have recovered a painting by Spanish master Pablo Picasso that a retired frame maker in Rome said he had been given nearly 40 years ago. The 1912 oil painting, titled “Violin and Bottle of Bass” portrays a cubist image of a violin and a beer ...

2015-03-28 U.K. Technology

The Independent   

Facebook test flies solar-powered drones over the UK in attempt to increase ...   
The Independent
A pilotless plane with a wingspan bigger than a Boeing 737 but weighing less than a car has been tested over the UK by Facebook. Founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg announced the test flights as part of plans to increase internet around the world.
Facebook wants solar drone to bring Internet far and wide   CNET
Facebook drones the size of jets will beam internet to billions   The Times (subscription)
Facebook tests solar-powered mega-drones over UK   Inquirer
Telegraph.co.uk   
The Guardian   
The Register   
all 192 news articles »   

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Wall Street Journal   

UK iPhone Users Allowed to Sue Google Over Tracking   
Wall Street Journal
LONDON—A U.K. court ruled Friday that British iPhone users can sue Google Inc. for allegedly tracking them inappropriately via Apple Inc.'s Safari browser. The decision is the latest fallout from Wall Street Journal reporting in 2012 that Google and other ...

2015-03-28 U.K. Business

Telegraph.co.uk   

UPDATE 2-Carney says BoE rates likely to rise, contrasts with Haldane   
Reuters
(Adds further comments by BoE deputy governor Broadbent). FRANKFURT, March 27 (Reuters) - The Bank of England expects its next move in interest rates to be an increase not a cut despite record low inflation, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said ...

2015-03-28 U.K. U.K.

mirror.co.uk   

Miliband: "Hell, yeah"   
Herald Scotland
Just twelve hours before he had told Jeremy Paxman: "Hell, yes". Just twelve hours before he had told Jeremy Paxman: "Hell, yes". Sorry, you must sign in before you can print full articles. Custom byline text: Kate Devlin. And yesterday (fri) Ed Miliband ...

2015-03-28 U.K. World

Wall Street Journal   

Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito CLEARED of murdering Meredith Kercher   
Daily Mail
Emotional: Knox's lawyer Dalla Vedova (pictured) said he called Knox to tell her the news, but said she couldn't speak through her tears, saying: 'She was crying because she was so happy.' Furious: Kercher's family attorney Francesco Maresca (pictured) ...

2015-03-27 U.K. Spotlight

Entrepreneur   

19 Ways To 'Kill It' at Your Next Networking Event   
Entrepreneur
Going to a business conference or industry event can either be the biggest waste of time or the best thing you've ever done for your business. John Rampton · What Spring Fever Means For Gamers. Sponsor Provided Content ...

2015-03-27 U.K. Health

Daily Mail   

NHS is suffering 'worst deterioration in two decades'   
Telegraph.co.uk
The performance of the NHS is suffering the sharpest deterioration in two decades, a leading think tank has claimed – but the Coalition has won praise for a boost in the number of doctors and nurses. A report by the Kings Fund says the health service “held up ...