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Environment   Photos   Plastic   Pollution   Wikipedia: Plastic bag		  The Guardian 
Ministers' failure to act on plastic bag pledge condemned by campaigners
Tue 15 Jan 2013
Environment minister Richard Benyon promised the government would make a decision in 2012 on a bag charge in England... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal)
Tiny blue fishes swim unassumingly in shallow waters near a coral reef.
Fish   Photos   Scientists   Water		  The Daily Telegraph 
Fish cannot feel pain say scientists
Sun 13 Jan 2013
For years a row has raged over whether angling is a cruel sport, and now researchers have waded into the debate by claiming that fish cannot feel pain. Angling on the River Dee, Grampians, Scotland,... (photo: WN / RTayco)
ASDA Supermarket  BBC News  Wed 2 Jan 2013
Asda supermarkets to help smokers quit
A major supermarket chain has teamed up with the Scottish government to help smokers kick the habit. Health teams will visit in-store pharmacies at seven Asda supermarkets across Scotland to advise... (photo: Creative Commons / Dominic's pics)
Health   Market   People   Photos   Wikipedia: Asda
Cheongsam Clothes display on the shop and one the example ready to sell to celebrated coming up Chinese New Year  The Guardian  Sun 30 Dec 2012
New Year honours 2013: the full list
All the knights, dames, commanders and members of the British Empire in the 2013 New Year honours list... (photo: WN / Emico Silalahi)
Education   London   Photos   UK   Wikipedia: New Year Honours
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The Stella McCartney (Beatle star Paul McCartney's daughter) range at H&M. The women went crazy when it was launched days ago. Denver Post Sat 29 Dec 2012
McCartney, 'God particle' scientist get honors
LONDON—Stella McCartney, who designed the uniforms worn by Britain's record-smashing Olympic team, and Scottish physicist Peter Higgs, who gave his name to the... (photo: Creative Commons / jaimelondonboy)
Britain   London   Photos   Scientist   Stella McCartney   Wikipedia: Stella McCartney
Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson looks on as he meets the media during a news conference ahead of a Champions League, Round of 16, first leg soccer match against AC Milan, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. CNN Sun 23 Dec 2012
Van Persie "could have been killed"
December 23, 2012 -- Updated 1921 GMT (0321 HKT) Patrice Evra gave Manchester United a 16th minute lead at Swansea after heading home Robin van Persie's corner. Evra... (photo: AP / Antonio Calanni)
Manchester   Photos   Premier League   Van Persie   Wikipedia: Robin van Persie
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair leaves after he gave evidence to the Leveson media inquiry at the High Court in London Monday, May 28, 2012. The Leveson inquiry is Britain's media ethics probe that was set up in the wake of the scandal over phone hacking at Rupert Murdoch's News of the World The Independent Wed 19 Dec 2012
Blair back in political trenches – but still ruling out a return
Tony Blair stepped back into the Westminster frontline today, explaining that he simply wanted to “feel what it’s like again”. Five years after he resigned as Prime... (photo: AP / Alastair Grant)
Business   London   Photos   Politics   Wikipedia: Tony Blair
heavy rain The Independent Sun 16 Dec 2012
Flood risk remains as heavy showers continue across UK
Heavy showers have continued overnight, bringing fear of continued flooding problems for parts of the UK. The Environment Agency (EA) has eight flood warnings in place... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb)
Flood   Photos   Rain   UK   Wikipedia: Flood
Jessie J performs onstage at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring Richard Branson, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Vince Bucci) BBC News Fri 14 Dec 2012
Jessie J postpones UK tour to finish album
Jessie J has postponed her UK arena tour, saying she wants to spend more time recording her second album. The singer was due to play 17 dates in the new year, starting in... (photo: AP / Vince Bucci)
Celebrity   Entertainment   Jessie J   Photos   Singer
Gerard Butler Detroit news Sat 8 Dec 2012
Versatile Gerard Butler down-to-earth, funny
By Lewis Beale Newsday Comments Gerard Butler taps into his comedic side in the movie “Playing for Keeps.” (Dale Robinette) Gerard Butler must have the most famous abs in... (photo: AP / Dan Steinberg)
Actors   Celebrity   Film   Photos   Wikipedia: Gerard Butler


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Supporters wave flags during President Barack Obama's election night party Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. 'Gangnam Style' to Obamamania: 12 reasons to be cheerful about 2012 The Independent
Alex Mcleish McLeish named as new manager for Nottingham Forest Taipei Times
Are whole-life prison sentences an infringement of human rights? Are whole-life prison sentences an infringement of human rights? The Guardian
Noel Gallagher of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds performs live at KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas Night Two in The Gibson Ampitheater, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Los Angeles. KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas Night 2 proceeds benefit the Al Wooten Jr Heritage Center. (AP Photo/Katy Winn) Noel Gallagher reveals Teenage Cancer Trust line-up BBC News
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Police cars stand next to a huge Christmas tree in downtown Liege, Belgium Tuesday Dec. Officials say an armed man who attacked people in a crowded square in the Belgian city of Liege on Tuesday had served time in jail for offenses involving guns, drugs and sexual abuse.They say he was on his way for police questioning when he launched the attack. Some people were killed and more than 70 people were wounded. La Libre Belgique newspaper reported that a 2-year-old girl was clinging to life. Where are world's deadliest major cities? The Guardian
A general view of the Barcelona players during their training session at Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012. Barcelona will play Celtic in a Champions League Group G soccer match on Wednesday. Celtic 2 - Barcelona 1 Joy Online
Jim Leyland Jim Leyland will return as manager of Tigers The Los Angeles Times
Demonstrators take part in an anti-austerity protest march entitled "a future that works" through central London, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012. The march Saturday was organized by Britain's TUC (Trades Union Congress) and was attended by various trade unions, community groups and individuals. London protesters bash Britain's austerity drive Newsvine
Edinburgh
Scotland and Edinburgh centre Nick De Luca says he will come back a better player The Daily Telegraph
Scotland's Nick de Luca using his time off to help begin Edinburgh's revival Sky Sports
New East of Scotland Centre provides support for Entrepreneurs (Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce) noodls
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Honda Cars Honda announces more job losses at South Marsdon factory BBC News
David Peters, right, and Luke Whited, a gay couple who were joined in a civil union in their home state of Illinois, show their rings inside the Bourbon Pub, a gay bar, after being interviewed about President Obama's statement of support of gay marriage, in New Orleans, Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Gay marriage: the debate in the Republic of Ireland BBC News
Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron speaks at the Conservative Party Conference, Birmingham, England UK 'better off in EU' - Cameron Belfast Telegraph
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