Monday 21 May 2012

National News Headlines

NHS Information Strategy unveiled

NHS Information Strategy unveiled

Patients will be able to book doctors' appointments and check test results online, under plans being unveiled by the coalition.

April deluge 'hit retail figures'

April deluge 'hit retail figures'

Heavy downpours during April hit footfall on Britain's high streets as town centres witnessed the worst decline in shopper numbers since November 2009, a report has revealed.

Exam papers 'marked incorrectly'

Exam papers 'marked incorrectly'

Thousands of GCSE and A-Level exam papers could have been marked incorrectly last summer, according to a whistleblower.

Clarke defends PM's 'chillaxing'

Clarke defends PM's 'chillaxing'

A Cabinet colleague has dismissed criticism of David Cameron's work ethic after details emerged of the Prime Minister's fondness for karaoke and computer games.

Cameron urges Greek euro exit plans

Cameron urges Greek euro exit plans

David Cameron has issued a stark warning to eurozone leaders that they must put in place proper contingency plans to protect their economies in case Greece drops out of the single currency.

Champions League silences The Voice

Champions League silences The Voice

The Voice paid the penalty for Chelsea's Champions League heroics on Saturday night as it lost out in the ratings battle to the football.

Amputee 'humbled' by Torch relay

Amputee 'humbled' by Torch relay

A Royal Marine who lost an arm and both legs when he stood on a landmine in Afghanistan has described carrying the Olympic Torch as a "humbling experience".

Troops out of Afghanistan by 2014

Troops out of Afghanistan by 2014

David Cameron has insisted Afghan forces will be able to prevent their country again becoming a haven for terrorists after international forces pull out.

Chelsea fans cheer victory parade

Chelsea fans cheer victory parade

Tens of thousands of Chelsea fans have lined the streets of west London to welcome home their footballing heroes to revel in their historic Champions League and FA Cup double.

Royal couple visit flower show

Royal couple visit flower show

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will be among the first people to get a glimpse of the exhibits at this year's Chelsea Flower Show when they tour the event in private.

Policeman badly hurt in gas blast

Policeman badly hurt in gas blast

A police officer has suffered serious burns to his face in a suspected gas blast which injured five others.

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Colsaerts climbs world rankings

Colsaerts climbs world rankings

Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts has climbed from 51st to 32nd in the world after his victory over Graeme McDowell in the final of the Volvo World Match Play Championship in Spain.

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Ennis unhappy after missing out on PB

Ennis unhappy after missing out on PB

Jessica Ennis hit out at the officials at the Powerade Great CityGames as an embarrassing blunder denied her a personal best in the 100 metres hurdles.

Heroes' reception for champion Blues

Heroes' reception for champion Blues

European champions Chelsea were greeted by tens of thousands of supporters as they paraded the Champions League and FA Cup trophies on the streets of west London.

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