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Anger after homeless man, 60, kicked in head in Norwich street attack : " by DAN GRIMMER Monday, April 18, 2011 A vicious attack in Norwich where a homeless man had to be taken to hospital after he was kicked in the head has been condemned by police, charities and city leaders. To send a link to this page to a friend, ... Norwich Evening News "

Study highlights global stillbirth rates : "Specific reasons for the UK's performance are not addressed, but the series suggests several factors that can increase risk of stillbirths in richer nations, including social (such as poverty ), medical (placental problems) and lifestyle (smoking and ... United Kingdom | Ireland

UK House Prices Up Despite Supply Outstripping Demand; London Sees Record Rise : " (RTTNews) - House prices in the UK rose sharply in April, while real estate agents reported the biggest jump in unsold stock since May 2007 amid a mismatch between property supply and demand. The Rightmove said Monday that its house price index rose a ... RTT News "

Murder investigation over Liverpool hotel body find : "The death of a man in his 20s whose body was found in a hotel room in Liverpool is being treated as murder. Merseyside Police said the man's body was discovered at about 0900 BST by staff at the Manor Hotel, Edge Lane, on Sunday. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Former soldier sets up charity boxing match : "Mr Court, who is semi-professional in mixed martial arts, is now preparing to take part in a charity boxing match to raise money for Cancer Research UK . The charity is particularly close to Mr Court's heart as several of his loved ones have been ... United Kingdom | Ireland

UK & World News: London marathon: Cop blinded by gun thug Raoul Moat tells how ... David Rathband was among 36500 charity runners, celebrities and record-breakers from around the world to take part. The dad of two - who was shot in the face as he sat in his police car in Newcastle in July last year - finished the 26.2-mile course in ...

Slideshow: Pride mixed with pain as runners go the distance : "Tens of thousands of people, from elite athletes to fun-runners, pounded the capital's streets keen to earn their marathon medals and raise stacks of cash for charity . One participant who attracted plenty of attention was ex-para Pete Digby, ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Rise in number of cyclists in Southampton bucks national trend : "Outside of London , UK figures for the number of people getting out on their bike have declined by about ten per cent during the last six years. But as the Daily Echo continues with the Don't be a Fuel Fool campaign, looking at ways around the ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Poverty gap in city widens : "But Summertown city councillor Jean Fooks said north Oxford had pockets of deprivation that were disguised by statistics. What do you think? United Kingdom | Ireland

Stall raises awareness of Bromsgrove branch of depression charity “During the day, we spoke to at least 40 people and were seen by many others.” For information about the illness and how to get help visit nhs. uk /conditions/depression, or depressionalliance.org. Alternatively call 0845 123 23 20 for an information ...

Formby pub manager calls for musical instruments for charity project : " By Stephanie O'Connor A Formby pub has launched a new charity initiative that will provide musical therapy to children throughout the UK . The Weld Blundell Arms launched 'The Big Noise' and are now calling on residents to donate working, but unwanted, ... Champion Newspapers "

Cardiff University is ranked the best in Wales by Gareth Evans, South Wales Echo CARDIFF University retains its position as the best in Wales in a new league table published today. The institution was ranked 37th in the Complete University Guide, 12 places ahead of Aberystwyth, which came second in ...

Two men arrested in Dublin drugs operation : "Gardaí have arrested two men following the seizure of 60kg of cannabis at a business premises in Dublin. Gardaí are questioning two men following the seizure of 60kg of cannabis at a business premises in Dublin. The drugs, which have an estimated ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Operation Bungle just gets worse : " How can he lecture Peaches, who says it was cannabis , not heroin, she was buying? Or steer her away from trashy showbiz, which — his charity work apart — has been his own life? Kate Middleton's mother is said to have cancelled the wedding frock made ... Daily Mail "

Jordan wants to adopt a baby from Argentina The model and her new lover flew back to Buenos Aires yesterday and pals say she has already been “deeply moved” by homeless kids she saw on a previous visit to the capital. She is desperate to have a fourth child after failing to get pregnant by ...

UK Gay couple kiss in public bar and get barred! : "A gay couple visiting a "normal" public house in Soho, London (are their any normal public houses in Soho?) got caught having a kiss and cuddle and were promptly barred by the landlord who thought the scene was a bit too "camp"! ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Jack the Ripper was a German sailor, ex-UK detective claims : " London , Apr. 17: Jack the Ripper was probably a German merchant seaman named Carl Feigenbaum. This is a theory proposed by former English murder squad detective Trevor Marriott. Speaking in an interview to the German tabloid The Local, Marriott, ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Woman, 37, dies as car hits hedge : "A 37-year-old woman has died after the car she was driving left the road and hit a hedge near a rural pub on the outskirts of Cardiff . South Wales Police said a number of passengers in the Volkswagen Golf suffered minor injuries. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Thousands Take To The Streets For Marathon All the runners have set off from three different start points and are hoping to complete the 26.2-mile course to earn their race medals and raise money for charity . A top-quality field has been assembled for today's race, which began in Blackheath and ...

Actor Terrence Howard's brother sentenced for threatening police with dog : "11 around 2:20 am, followed by Conshohocken Officer Joseph Glasgow . As Glasgow got out of his car, he heard “screaming and yelling” coming from the residence, where he had been before on another domestic disturbance call involving one of the couple's ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Bahrain accused of intimidating UK-based students : " ... Reading and London were reported to have had their £850 a month subsistence grants cut removed and have been told their tuition payments also would be axed that could render them homeless with some considering requesting asylum in the UK . ... United Kingdom | Ireland

BGT teen hopes to provide for family : "A teenager who wowed judges on 'Britain's Got Talent' went on the show because he wants to lift his family out of poverty . Singer-guitarist Michael Collings ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Charity urges pensioners to claim benefits : "As much as £5.4bn in pensioner benefits goes unclaimed each year, the charity said. It is urging older people seeking advice on benefits to get in touch with their local Age UK or Age Concern, or call Age UK Advice, the charity's free national advice ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Despite preparation, flooding in Valley County poses unique challenges : "Overflow of the Milk River in Glasgow is now considered major flooding with water levels nearing the record level of 33.2 feet. Although water has reached critical levels, the National Weather Service and Valley County officials have been preparing for ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Stillbirth charity Sands founded by grieving parents Seventeen babies die every day in the UK from stillbirth. That's 119 families every week and 6500 families every year yet. Through their “Why 17? Campaign” (www.why17.org) their aim is to raise £1.7m over 17 months to research why, still in 2011, ...

Fighting heart disease and stroke : " Liverpool , NY (WSYR-TV) The American Heart Association held its annual Heart Walk Saturday at Long Branch Park in Liverpool . The walk raises money for lifesaving research, programs and education, while celebrating survivors of heart attack, ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Flower walk at arboretum will raise money for assistance dog charity Canine ... : "Gill is keen to hear from anyone who would like to take part, as well as corporate and individual sponsors. To find out more or to get involved contact Gill on 01666 822881. To find out more about the charity go to caninepartners.co. uk . United Kingdom | Ireland

UK Defence Secy moves out London flat over terror attack fears : " London , Apr 17: British Defence Secretary Liam Fox has moved out of his London flat to reside in a Government apartment over fears of a possible terrorist attack. Fox, in charge of RAF air strikes on Libya and the war in Afghanistan, has also been ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Two held after 60kg drug seizure : " ... Port to the point at which it was seized. The men, who are from the UK , were arrested under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice ( Drug Trafficking ) Act 1996. United Kingdom | Ireland

Cardiff girl lands front cover of magazine The budding model, who works at Cardiff University, said: “It was amazing. I never expected to win but to be on the front of such a popular magazine is amazing. “The shoot was brilliant fun, it was long but really worth it and I'm really pleased with ...

Gaddafi controlled companies still operating in UK despite sanctions : " London , Apr 17: Libyan companies controlled by Colonel Muammar Gaddafi are reportedly still trading in Britain despite being under official sanctions. The Telegraph quoted the Treasury as saying that it is handing out special licences to ensure that ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Anger over death of UK reggae star : "Hundreds of protesters have marched through central London calling for a public inquiry into the death of British reggae star Smiley Culture. The singer, whose real name was David Emmanuel, died of a stab wound while police were searching his home. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Poverty among U.K. pupils increasing : "Four in 10 staff at schools and colleges across England say poverty among their students has got worse since the recession began and that some parents can no longer afford to give their children breakfast, according to a survey by a teaching union. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

The BP oil spill changed the industry : "By Sylvia Pfeifer in London and Sheila McNulty in Houston “In the business of hydrocarbons there will always be risk,” Carl-Henric Svanberg, BP's chairman told investors at the UK oil group's first annual meeting since the Gulf of Mexico accident last ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Woman injured in southside crash : " A woman has been injured in a car crash in the south side of Glasgow . The black hatchback was travelling southbound on Pollokshaws Road at about 1655 BST when the car hit railings and a pedestrian crossing control box. According to eyewitnesses ... BBC News "

DFID to spend £1 bn by 2015 : " UK bilateral aid programme priorities areas for Bangladesh include education, health, poverty , hunger and vulnerability, climate change, governance and security, wealth creation and water and sanitation. “Our central focus is on results, ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska rules out 'costly' UK flotations Oleg Deripaska will not list any of the future spin-offs from his vast metals and industrial empire in London because it is too "costly". By Gary White 3:48PM BST 17 Apr 2011 The Russian billionaire said in March that he expected to list a number of ...