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Scots computer hacker Gary McKinnon wins 10-year fight against extradition to US as mother welcomes ‘victory for the little person’ video
THE emotional mother of Scottish computer hacker Gary McKinnon said it was “amazing” to see her son smile for the first time in years, after he finally won his ten-year battle against extradition to the United States.
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Scottish independence: Alex Salmond’s Nato U-turn is right, but Trident must stay, says Liam Fox
FORMER Conservative defence secretary Liam Fox has backed Alex Salmond’s Nato U-turn, but warns the move means the First Minister must now reassure allies he will keep Trident on the Clyde “for as long as it takes to move it elsewhere”.
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Hilary Mantel makes history by winning Man Booker Prize, again
HER books bring history to more vivid life than many readers might have thought possible, but tonight Hilary Mantel made literary history in her own right by winning the Man Booker prize for a second time.
Scottish independence: Let Scotland borrow £1bn from UK in hard times, say Lib Dems
the Scottish Parliament should be given powers to borrow up to £1 billion from UK coffers in the hard times to boost the country’s economy, an influential Liberal Democrat Commission is to recommend.
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Frankie Boyle tells libel trial: ‘There is racism at heart of British policy’
Racism is “at the heart” of British Government policy - and the racist views of some people in power “trickle” through society, Scottish comedian Frankie Boyle told the High Court today.
Venom from Taleban as UK doctors tend defiant teen shot in the head
TALEBAN insurgents have said the Pakistani schoolgirl its gunmen shot in the head deserved to die because she had spoken out against the group and praised US president Barack Obama.
Scots contender fails to rise to Great British Bake Off challenge
IT WAS a battle fought with chiffon sponges, fondant fancies and elaborate French puff pastry pies known as pithiviers. But last night’s first all-male nail-biting final of BBC2’s The Great British Bake Off was as intense and testosterone-driven as even a World Snooker Championship.
Maria Miller ‘gets it wrong’ over BBC inquiry into Savile abuse claims
Culture Secretary Maria Miller was last night forced to deny she was prejudging a BBC inquiry into Jimmy Savile, after she inadvertently accused the corporation of “inappropriately” pulling a Newsnight film into sex abuse claims against the late DJ and broadcaster.
Inflation falls to 2.2% but energy bills likely to squeeze household finances again
INFLATION fell to its lowest level for nearly three years last month, but energy price hikes are expected to put household finances under pressure once more.
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Fur flies in Downing Street cat fight
Downing Street has witnessed plenty of drama and rivalry over the years - but now the most famous address in Britain has been the battleground for a full-scale cat fight.
2 commentsFacebook ‘likes’ new site in UK
Facebook opened an engineering office in the UK yesterday – the first of its type outside the United States.
Sporting boycott was ‘inconsistent’
The UK government has been criticised for refusing to back a boycott of the Bahrain Grand Prix over human rights concerns, despite a boycott of the Euro 2012 football championships in Ukraine.
Juice ‘cure’ for infection ineffective
Cranberry juice provides no meaningful protection against cystitis, contrary to the belief of large numbers of women, say scientists.
Canaries benefit in sunseekers boom
The wet summer and the Olympic effect have led to a surge in bookings for half-term breaks, it emerged yesterday.
TV chief apologises for images request
The head of Channel 4 has apologised after it emerged an art director requested pictures of “a very young girl pretending to be a bride” and of a “dirty kiss … with tongue” for an advertising campaign for Big Fat Gypsy Weddings.
Fowl play leads to traffic mayhem
Motorists’ journeys were “fowled up” yesterday by 1,000 frozen chickens.
Letters from Charles will stay private
The attorney general has vetoed disclosure of letters written by the Prince of Wales to ministers.
Inquests of tragic Hillsborough fans are quashed
FAMILIES of the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster are a step closer to justice after the Attorney General paved the way for fresh inquests, campaigners have said.
BBC names pair to head Savile probe
Former High Court judge Dame Janet Smith and former Sky News executive Nick Pollard are to lead the BBC’s independent reviews stemming from the Jimmy Savile sex abuse allegations.
Scottish independence: Danny Alexander in grim forecast of age and poverty
THE finance minister of an independent Scotland will have to start cutting services from day one and continue for decades because of Scotland’s ageing population, Chief Treasury Secretary Danny Alexander claimed yesterday.
2 commentsMalala’s ‘relatives’ attempt visit
A NUMBER of people were detained by police after arriving at hospital, claiming to be related to Malala Yousafzai.
UK courts to get power to bar prosecution abroad
MORE cases will be tried in Britain under the UK government’s plans to give British courts greater influence over extradition proceedings.
Gary McKinnon profile: Curiosity and an open door led to ‘the biggest military hack ever’
Gary McKinnon’s talent for hacking led to him being accused of leaving US military computer systems unusable immediately after the terrorist attacks of 11 September, 2001.
Girl, three, critical after deadly blaze
A THREE-year-old girl remains in a critical condition after a suspected arson attack that killed her mother and four siblings.
Tories to have say on police row MP
A SENIOR Conservative backbencher said yesterday that he hoped chief whip Andrew Mitchell will be able to “draw a line” under the row over his clash with police.
Man charged over kidnappings in Syria
A 26-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with the kidnapping of a British photographer who was held hostage in Syria, Scotland Yard said last night.
Call for role to fight conflicts of interest
The government has been urged by a senior Conservative MP to appoint a conflicts-of-interest commissioner to avoid “deeply corrosive” stories about the lobbying activities of former ministers, senior civil servants and military top brass.
Coffee giant Starbucks fails to pay British taxman in past three years
COFFEE giant Starbucks has reportedly paid just £8.6 million in corporation tax in 14 years of trading in Britain – and nothing in the past three years.
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Britain expected to shut down Basra consulate
BRITAIN is expected to announce the closure of its full consulate in Basra, Iraq’s second city.
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Rebekah Brooks handed £7m payout for quitting News International
FORMER News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks received a payoff totalling more than £7 million after leaving the newspaper publisher last year.
3 commentsSearch goes on for missing yachtswoman but hopes of rescue fade
RESCUE crews searching for missing yacht skipper Ona Unwin, who set off from Mousehole in Cornwall on Saturday, have admitted the chances of finding the woman alive are slim.
Rolling Stones confirm first concerts for five years
The Rolling Stones have confirmed their first live shows for five years with four gigs, including two nights in London.
7 commentsAuditors of banks ‘failed lamentably’
Tory former chancellor Lord Lawson of Blaby last night backed a call for tougher requirements on auditors in the wake of the banking crisis.
Actress Maggie Smith hits out at youth ‘obsession’
Veteran actress Dame Maggie Smith has criticised Hollywood’s “baffling” obsession with making films for younger audiences.
‘It’s been like waterboarding of the mind’ says hacker Gary McKinnon’s mother
SCOTTISH computer hacker Gary McKinnon’s ten-year battle against extradition to the United States has been like “waterboarding of the mind”, his mother has said.
1 commentWreckage found in hunt for missing yacht woman
RESCUE crews searching for a woman who set sail in “treacherous weather” in her new yacht have found the wreckage of a vessel.
Centenarian ship to be opened to tourists
The warship HMS Caroline will be turned into a floating tourist attraction, the government has said.
Titanic theory says we will learn better from mistakes
Experiencing failure and avoiding over-confidence could have prevented some of the world’s greatest disasters, such as the sinking of the Titanic and the loss of two Nasa space shuttles, according to research.
1 commentSerious Fraud Office calls off its Icelandic bank probe
THE SERIOUS Fraud Office (SFO) has called a halt to its three-year investigation into the UK’s links to a failed Icelandic bank.
MPs round on ‘pleb’ minister Andrew Mitchell
TORY chief whip Andrew Mitchell has returned to the Commons front line for the first time since his row with Downing Street police – and was soon reminded of his troubles by Labour MPs.
TV talent shows closer than before
THE battle for weekend television ratings is closer than before – with the X Factor results show edging past the competition from Strictly Come Dancing on
Sunday night.
Court gives green light to cancer op
Doctors have been given permission to perform potentially life-saving cancer surgery on a woman who has a “delusional belief” that she does not have the disease.
‘No deal’ on change of constituencies
There is “no prospect” of the Liberal Democrats backing boundary reforms in exchange for extra state funding, Lib Dem Scottish Secretary Michael Moore said yesterday. He insisted Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg had made it clear the party would not take part in “any kind of deal like that”.
‘Strictly is stripping me of my dignity’
Victoria Pendleton says competing on Strictly Come Dancing has stripped her of her pride.
Muamba launches heart charity effort
Former footballer Fabrice Muamba, 24, has launched a campaign to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest, months after he was stuck down with the condition.
Footballer guilty of assaulting police
Newcastle United’s Nile Ranger has been convicted of two counts of assault against two police officers.
Assemblywoman regrets drink-drive
A WELSH Assembly member has been suspended from her party following her arrest for drink-driving.
Black braced for satire show slot
Former media mogul Conrad Black is to be a guest panellist on satirical BBC show Have I Got News For You.
One Direction in award contention
Chart act One Direction is to collect the prize for the best UK and Ireland act at next month’s MTV European Music Awards.
Britain will opt out of 130 EU justice deals
HOME Secretary Theresa May yesterday announced that the government will opt out of 130 European Union justice and policing agreements, a day after a senior member of the Cabinet suggested the UK should consider going alone.
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- Scottish Government accused of ‘21st century Highland clearances’
- Barra islanders shun local shop for 200-mile deliveries from Glasgow
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