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Give or take a last blast of sunshine, the warmer climes are swiftly departing and the summer holidays are receding into the realms of memory. But the party is not over yet. Across Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight there’s a rich programme of festivals that continues throughout the autumn and winter.

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From historic shows to raucous carnivals, the region has an event for everyone in the coming months

Heythrop Park Resort, Oxfordshire Where better to unwind than in the elegant surroundings of Heythrop Park Resort? The Health Club & Spa boasts three luxurious and tranquil spa treatment rooms

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Relax in the South-east’s most soothing spas

It is the most British of summer days on the south coast.

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Find a fresh perspective with a photography course in Brighton

Staycations are all the rage at the moment, and there’s no lovelier homegrown place to visit than the Isle of Wight, the seaside and sailing capital of the south coast. The quickest and easiest way to get there is with Hovertravel, because they operate the fastest Isle of Wight foot passenger service across the Solent. Related Stories Hastings: a feast of fun Plunge into Chatham’s naval history The Isle of Wight: a treasure trove for the active traveller The big six: Chiltern highlights A walk along the seafront from Southsea to the Historic Dockyard

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Take a walk on the wild side of the Isle of Wight

Sunshine streams through the entrance of the cave, its white fingers reaching across the softly worn ground towards the deeper recesses. As my eyes adjust to the black interior, a rough-hewn chancel emerges from the darkness; behind that, I can make out the stone slab of a small oblong altar. The cool air settles on my scorched skin like balm – welcome respite from the fiery heat that envelops the valley outside

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Trail of the unexpected: Mustafapasa

There is a proud, introspective look and sound to modern Scotland. Young musicians are reinventing folk for a new generation that finds the stones of Callanish more magnetic than bleached pop frippery. The Harris Tweed Artisans Co-Operative formed a year ago in the Outer Hebrides to bring attention to new styles in a classic textile, selling wares at Flowers by Violet in Stornoway

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Scottish Highlands: Take the long way round

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48 Hours In: Verona

Try finding Runnymede on a road atlas of Britain and you may well be thwarted. The seminal place where the Magna Carta was sealed fails to appear on many maps – including mine.

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From regal Runnymede you’ll find more majesty along the Thames

Charles Dickens, champion of the working man and the overburdened woman, would be delighted with the offer each day from 7am to 9am outside the Golden Lion pub: tea or coffee for 49p.

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Rochester’s literary past reveals a great deal about the city

‘When we first opened, we had a group of retired Belgians who rented two boats,” explained Manuel Maia, commercial director of the marina. “They brought a pirate flag with them and one night the pirates boarded the second boat, stole their women and took them off for some wine.” Related Stories Vatican tourists ‘ruining Sistine Chapel’ Russia: 16 killed in suicide attack at market MEPs urge halt to Roma expulsions Trail of the unexpected: Mustafapasa My Austria: A few of Ben Fogle’s favourite things…

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Portugal: At large on the Grande Lago

It’s hard being different.

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Super-chic for shoppers in West Sussex

It sounds a particularly testing dilemma: how do you preserve one of Britain’s most admired and hallowed cities while also injecting new life into it? Well, for the past few years, Oxford has been doing just that.

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Oxford offers a wonderful blend of old and new attractions

Head to Hastings next weekend to enjoy an epicurean celebration of the riches of the region – and particularly its great coastal bounty. Hastings is home to the biggest beachlaunched fishing fleet in Europe and its seafood industry has impressively green credentials, having won the highly regarded Marine Stewardship Council certification for its methods of sustainable fishing for mackerel, herring and sole.

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Hastings: a feast of fun

“Best reinvention of a de-commissioned dockyard” – I’m not sure if there is such a prize, but if there is, then I have no doubt of the winner. One good reason that Britain ruled the waves (mostly) from Elizabethan times to the Second World War was Chatham Dockyard, a place of tremendous energy and innovation. HMS Victory was just one of the ships that was launched here

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Plunge into Chatham’s naval history

The Isle of Wight looks like a squashed diamond on the map, with its northerly point northernmost tip pointing aimed at Southampton and its bevelled edges facing off out across the Solent at towards Lymington on the western side and Portsmouth respectively on the eastern side. The island is a compact jewel to visit, too: there’s a breathtaking amount to do and see here, most famously in the surrounding waters (Cowes Week is the oldest and largest regatta in the world), but also on the wonderfully diverse green bit in the middle. Related Stories Oxford offers a wonderful blend of old and new attractions Hastings: a feast of fun Plunge into Chatham’s naval history The big six: Chiltern highlights A walk along the seafront from Southsea to the Historic Dockyard

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The Isle of Wight: a treasure trove for the active traveller

Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon In the 1870s, Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild built an opulent, 16th-century-style chateau to entertain his friends and display his art collection. It was opened to the public and gifted to the National Trust in 1957, although the Rothschild family remains closely involved

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The big six: Chiltern highlights

Per mare, per terram (“by sea, by land”): the Royal Marines’ motto applies as well to Portsmouth as it does to the country’s amphibious fighting force.

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A walk along the seafront from Southsea to the Historic Dockyard

Related Stories Philippines police ‘may have shot hostages’ On The Road: Mini-monks, giant chapatis and terrible tea in north-east India

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Traveller’s Guide: Cambodia

Related Stories 24-Hour Room Service: The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai, India

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The Big Six: Avant-garde hotels in Spain

Related Stories Travel challenge: October half-term in Egypt Simon Calder: Padua’s finest barman will inherit the earth Travel Agenda: Autumn Walking Week; Thames Revival weekend; New York; The One Room Hotel My Life In Travel: Lulu, singer and actress

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Something to declare: Seattle, via Vancouver; card tricks around the world; Bilbao by ship; Galapagos

Related Stories Travel challenge: October half-term in Egypt Simon Calder: Padua’s finest barman will inherit the earth Travel Agenda: Autumn Walking Week; Thames Revival weekend; New York; The One Room Hotel Something to declare: Seattle, via Vancouver; card tricks around the world; Bilbao by ship; Galapagos

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My Life In Travel: Lulu, singer and actress

Almost 45,000 town hall jobs are to be cut across the country as councils brace themselves for a savage government squeeze on their budgets. Related Stories MPs should ‘job share’ says Green Party MP Government to press on with Royal Mail privatisation Dennis Skinner backs David Miliband for Labour leader Lib Dems gain in by-elections Postal workers braced for battle over privatisation

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Town halls to axe 45,000 jobs in spending squeeze

Only time will show if Mexico is indeed sliding into drug-war anarchy like that which gripped Colombia in the 1980s. But President Obama’s correction of his Secretary of State’s suggestion that Mexico’s crisis was beginning to resemble the Colombian one underlined one thing: the acute concern in America at events in its vitally important southern neighbour

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Conflict in the White House over the war on America’s doorstep

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Duchess of York is to make a six-part documentary show for U.S. television about her struggle to rebuild her life after a scandal over selling access to the royal family

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Sarah Ferguson to rebuild life in U.S. TV show

LONDON (Reuters) - Footballer Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen appealed to the media for privacy on Friday and said a week of speculation about their marriage had been “extremely painful.”

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Rooneys appeal for privacy at "painful" time

England held their nerve to eke out a 24-run win against a spirited Pakistan at Chester-le-Street and go 1-0 up in the NatWest Series. Related Stories England one day match delayed Overs reduced after delayed England start England make excellent start against Pakistan Duo take England to imposing total Pakistan make positive start

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England beat Pakistan in first one-day international

The pastor who planned an “International Burn-a-Koran Day” will instead fly to New York to try to meet the imam overseeing plans for a controversial Islamic centre near Ground Zero. Related Stories Victims of extraordinary rendition cannot sue, US court rules Ground Zero mosque: Backers regret causing upset Terry Jones: Bonfire of one man’s vanity Thousands of Muslims gather to condemn pastor Thousands of Muslims gather to condemn pastor Terry Jones

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Pastor Terry Jones to meet Ground Zero imam

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel edged Fernando Alonso of Ferrari for the fastest time in today’s Italian Grand Prix practice as the duo looks to maintain pressure on Formula One’s championship leaders.

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Vettel quickest in Monza practice

Pakistan made a promising start in pursuit of 274 for six for a morale-boosting win in today’s first NatWest Series match against England at Chester-le-Street. Related Stories Pakistani cricketers to leave the UK England one day match delayed Overs reduced after delayed England start England make excellent start against Pakistan Duo take England to imposing total

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Pakistan make positive start

Avram Grant has demanded patience from West Ham fans as he faces up to the daunting task of halting his team’s poor start by registering an unlikely win against his former club Chelsea tomorrow. Related Stories Wenger rues Theo Walcott injury blow Zamora signs long-term Fulham contract Everton blow as Rodwell ruled out Ferguson expects Goodison ‘nightmare’ Houllier targets Champions League with Aston Villa

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Grant pleads for West Ham patience

Former Happy Mondays star Bez’s appeal against his conviction for assaulting his ex-girlfriend was adjourned today. Related Stories Student jailed for 16 years for murdering father Toddler needs 200 stitches after dog attack Two more held over golf club murder Girl, 13, among seven remanded over man’s murder Man harrassed neighbour with tape of dog barking

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Bez’s assault conviction appeal adjourned

Postal workers were tonight braced for a bitter battle with the Government after it decided to press ahead with controversial privatisation plans. Related Stories Boris Johnson to seek London Mayor re-election MPs should ‘job share’ says Green Party MP Government to press on with Royal Mail privatisation Dennis Skinner backs David Miliband for Labour leader Lib Dems gain in by-elections

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Postal workers braced for battle over privatisation

An unemployed engineer who recorded his neighbour’s terrier barking and replayed it in the early hours to annoy her was sentenced to a 12-month community order today.

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Man harrassed neighbour with tape of dog barking

Landlady Peggy Mitchell gazes in despair at the charred remains of her beloved Queen Vic tonight - after her memories and livelihood went up in smoke. Related Stories Google’s attempt at predictive text leaves web users lost for words Prince Charles ‘baffled’ by cilmate change sceptics Prince Charles ‘baffled’ by climate change sceptics Sacked Stig accuses BBC of hypocrisy Willow Smith, 9, signs record deal with Jay-Z

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Barbara Windsor bids final farewell to Queen Vic

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran has received an ancient Persian treasure from the British Museum after a months-long dispute over its loan to the Islamic Republic, state media reported on Friday.

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Britain loans artefact to Iran after dispute

Gerard Houllier has set his sights on bringing Champions League football to Aston Villa within three years after being confirmed as Martin O’Neill’s successor as manager.

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Houllier targets Champions League with Aston Villa

Serie A clubs were today left stunned by the announcement that the players in Italy’s top flight will go on strike on the weekend of September 25-26. Related Stories Serie A players to go on strike Ibrahimovic and Robinho predict AC Milan success

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Serie A rocked by strike plans

Willow Smith, the nine-year-old daughter of actor Will Smith, has signed a record deal with rapper Jay-Z and her first single is already kicking up a storm on the Internet.

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Willow Smith, 9, signs record deal with Jay-Z

Steve Davies and Jonathan Trott each bagged half-centuries as England set Pakistan a stern test to regain the winning habit in the first NatWest Series match at Chester-le-Street today.

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Duo take England to imposing total

A 13-year-old girl was among seven people who today denied murdering a man who was found dead near a supermarket. Related Stories Ex-air steward remanded on suitcase body murder charge Vicar cleared of raping schoolgirl Student jailed for 16 years for murdering father Toddler needs 200 stitches after dog attack Two more held over golf club murder

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Girl, 13, among seven remanded over man’s murder

The Liberal Democrats received consolation for losses in the Exeter and Norwich polls when they gained in the latest council by-elections. Related Stories Commons declares war on ‘media barons and their red-topped assassins’ Boris Johnson to seek London Mayor re-election MPs should ‘job share’ says Green Party MP Government to press on with Royal Mail privatisation Dennis Skinner backs David Miliband for Labour leader

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Lib Dems gain in by-elections

Fears of a longer-lasting spike in inflation eased today after it emerged that growth in factory gate prices slowed by more than expected last month. Related Stories 1,000 BAE job losses ‘may be tip of iceberg’ Blackwell hands ownership to employees Construction firm deal saves 2,500 Connaught jobs Coca-Cola workers set to strike after talks fail 700 jobs to go at social housing firm Connaught

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Inflation fears quelled by factory gate data

LONDON (Reuters) - The government plans to sell off old office furniture on an online auction website as part of its efforts to curb a huge budget deficit.

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Government to auction off old furniture to save money

Two more men were arrested today by detectives investigating the murder of a man whose badly-burnt body was found on a golf course.

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Two more held over golf club murder

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Manchester United’s trips to Everton are always “a nightmare” even without taking into account the Wayne Rooney factor. Related Stories Chelsea wait on Terry and Lampard Scott Parker not tempted to leave West Ham Wenger rues Theo Walcott injury blow Zamora signs long-term Fulham contract Everton blow as Rodwell ruled out

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Ferguson expects Goodison ‘nightmare’

Steve Davies and Andrew Strauss ensured there was no respite for Pakistan on the field, as the spot-fixing controversy continued apace off it this morning.

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England make excellent start against Pakistan

David Miliband’s Labour leadership bid received a boost today when he was backed by veteran left-winger Dennis Skinner.

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Dennis Skinner backs David Miliband for Labour leader

LONDON (Reuters) - Hampshire police outlined plans to shrink its workforce by 20 percent on Friday, the second force this month to hint at reductions, as concerns grew over the effects of cost cuts on fighting crime.

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Police warn cuts could hamper crime-fighting

A toddler needed 200 stitches in his face after being horrifically injured by his grandmother’s collie. Related Stories Emotional teenager admits causing boy’s crash death Control orders ‘best option available’ in terror fight Ex-air steward remanded on suitcase body murder charge Vicar cleared of raping schoolgirl Student jailed for 16 years for murdering father

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Toddler needs 200 stitches after dog attack

LONDON (Reuters) - The government said on Friday it planned legislation this year to privatise state-owned postal delivery company Royal Mail, despite opposition from trades unions.

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UK plans Royal Mail sell-off, unions angry

A jury took just an hour to clear a vicar today of raping and abusing a schoolgirl. Related Stories Special report: Life in witness protection Emotional teenager admits causing boy’s crash death Control orders ‘best option available’ in terror fight Ex-air steward remanded on suitcase body murder charge Student jailed for 16 years for murdering father

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Vicar cleared of raping schoolgirl

A law student who murdered his father in a bid to escape his “controlling influence” was jailed for life today with a minimum term of 16 years. Related Stories Special report: Life in witness protection Emotional teenager admits causing boy’s crash death Control orders ‘best option available’ in terror fight Ex-air steward remanded on suitcase body murder charge Vicar cleared of raping schoolgirl

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Student jailed for 16 years for murdering father

Thousands of Muslims gathered at one of western Europe’s largest mosques today to condemn the pastor who planned to burn copies of the Koran. Related Stories US pastor calls off ‘offensive’ Koran-burn plans Bonfire of one man’s vanity Victims of extraordinary rendition cannot sue, US court rules Ground Zero mosque: Backers regret causing upset Terry Jones: Bonfire of one man’s vanity

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Thousands of Muslims gather to condemn pastor

Thousands of Muslims gathered at one of western Europe’s largest mosques today to condemn the pastor who planned to burn copies of the Koran.

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Thousands of Muslims gather to condemn pastor Terry Jones

Around 700 employees at the social housing repairs firm Connaught have been made redundant, administrators KPMG confirmed today. Related Stories Union shock as BAE axes almost 1,000 jobs 1,000 BAE job losses ‘may be tip of iceberg’ Blackwell hands ownership to employees Construction firm deal saves 2,500 Connaught jobs Coca-Cola workers set to strike after talks fail

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700 jobs to go at social housing firm Connaught

Heavy overnight and morning rain resulted in a delayed start to the first NatWest Series match between England and Pakistan at Chester-le-Street today. Related Stories County Championship round-up: Somerset stay in the hunt after smashing Lancs Riaz the latest Pakistan bowler to be called for questioning by police Strauss: Betting scandal has been a ’short, sharp slap’ for the game Pakistani cricketers to leave the UK England one day match delayed

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Overs reduced after delayed England start

Bobby Zamora has agreed a new four-year deal with Fulham that will keep him at Craven Cottage until 2014.

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Zamora signs long-term Fulham contract

Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell has been ruled out for up to three months with an ankle injury. Related Stories Hodgson delaying Liverpool judgement Chelsea wait on Terry and Lampard Scott Parker not tempted to leave West Ham Wenger rues Theo Walcott injury blow Zamora signs long-term Fulham contract

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Everton blow as Rodwell ruled out

A doctor who exploited “vulnerable” multiple sclerosis patients by exaggerating the benefits of stem cell therapy faces being struck off after his fitness to practise was found to be impaired today. Related Stories Funding cuts could make current policing ‘unsustainable’ Hampshire police to cut 1,400 jobs Union to ballot rail staff over assault rise Downing Street backs Justice Minister in private detective row Funding cuts ‘could cost 40,000 police jobs’

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Stem cell doctor guilty of breaching good practice

LONDON (Reuters) - A slew of updates from Britain’s biggest retailers next week are expected to show most are coping well in the face of tough trading conditions, but are fearful of the gathering storm of public sector austerity and tax rises.

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Retailers coping, braced for austerity pain

LONDON (Reuters) - Mayor of London Boris Johnson announced on Friday that he will seek re-election for a second term, setting up a potential conflict with the government over immigration caps and public spending cuts.

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London mayor Boris Johnson to stand again

Up to 40,000 frontline police jobs could be axed if Government funding cuts go ahead, the Police Federation said today.

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Funding cuts ‘could cost 40,000 police jobs’

LONDON (Reuters) - British annual factory gate inflation slowed more than expected to a six-month low in August, helped by a surprise fall in input prices on the month driven by oil, official data showed on Friday.

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August producer price inflation slows to six-month low

This eerie image of an ancient bristlecone pine set against the backdrop of the Milky Way while a meteor streaked across the night sky has won the National Maritime Museum’s annual astronomy photographic competition. Related Stories Boyd Tonkin: A minister who banks on ideas Pakpoom Silaphan’s exhbition is a sign of the times A literary paradise on Earth: World’s best writers head for the Woodstock Literary Festival Così Fan Tutte is well-suited to modern times Indy Choice: Best of the new films

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Picturing the night sky

Endhiran Movie Unseen Stills The Rajanikanth-Aiswarya Rai starrer “ Endhiran ’ (ROBOT) directed by Shankar and produced by Kalanidhi Maran on the banner of Sun Pictures is getting final touches and is all set to release in September 24th world wide. The Telugu version rights of the film were bagged by Thota Kanna Rao of West Godavari.

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Endhiran Movie Unseen Stills

New AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is confident the club can land success on the domestic and continental fronts this term.

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Ibrahimovic and Robinho predict AC Milan success

It looks like this is a season of Tamil filmmakers vigorously foraying into Telugu film industry. Although, there have been many Kollywood moviemakers directing Telugu movies, this particular year seems to be special as more auteurs have bagged big offers

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Vishnuvardhan Goes to Tollywood

Workers at a leading rail company are to be balloted for industrial action after claiming there had been an upsurge in assaults on staff, it was announced today. Related Stories Two seriously injured in plane crash Justice minister defends use of private detectives Funding cuts could make current policing ‘unsustainable’ Hampshire police to cut 1,400 jobs Downing Street backs Justice Minister in private detective row

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Union to ballot rail staff over assault rise

A former air steward appeared at the Old Bailey today charged with the murder of a woman whose body was left in a suitcase at Heathrow Airport 11 years ago.

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Ex-air steward remanded on suitcase body murder charge

A teenager fought back tears in a courtroom today as he admitted causing the death of a 10-year-old boy in a hit-and-run. Related Stories Mental patient ‘killed flatmate in axe attack’ Criminal mastermind ordered to pay £10 million Policeman tasered by colleague after blinding himself Special report: Life in witness protection Control orders ‘best option available’ in terror fight

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Emotional teenager admits causing boy’s crash death

Sizzling Asin – Picture of Day

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Sizzling Asin – Picture of Day

Simbu New Look Stills

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Simbu New Look Stills

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Capital ideas for interiors

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London Design Festival: Capital ideas for interiors

Serie A players plan to strike during matches on September 25 and 26 because of a dispute over contracts, the Italian footballers’ association said today.

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Serie A players to go on strike

Jenson Button was fastest in the opening practice session for the Italian Grand Prix today, and McLaren and Red Bull lived up to the favorites billing while Ferrari lagged behind. Related Stories Win tickets to the British GT Championship Button says team orders confusion must end Lewis Hamilton: I’m still young and making mistakes

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McLaren and Red Bull fastest during Monza practice

The Government is to press ahead with controversial privatisation plans for the Royal Mail after a report it commissioned warned that “urgent action” was needed to protect the service, it was announced today. Related Stories Nick Clegg seeks to calm fears over spending cuts Commons declares war on ‘media barons and their red-topped assassins’ Boris Johnson to seek London Mayor re-election MPs should ‘job share’ says Green Party MP

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Government to press on with Royal Mail privatisation

Heavy overnight and morning rain resulted in a delayed start to the first NatWest Series match between England and Pakistan at Chester-le-Street today. Related Stories Bairstow’s grit gets Yorkshire home and keeps title race alive County Championship round-up: Somerset stay in the hunt after smashing Lancs Riaz the latest Pakistan bowler to be called for questioning by police Strauss: Betting scandal has been a ’short, sharp slap’ for the game Pakistani cricketers to leave the UK

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England one day match delayed

The Government should seriously consider retaining controversial control orders to keep tabs on suspected terrorists, a think tank said today. Related Stories Mental patient ‘killed flatmate in axe attack’ Criminal mastermind ordered to pay £10 million Policeman tasered by colleague after blinding himself Special report: Life in witness protection

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Control orders ‘best option available’ in terror fight

Vera Zvonareva believes players are still making the mistake of underestimating Caroline Wozniacki - a mistake she intends not to repeat in today’s US Open semi-finals.

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Zvonareva wary of Wozniacki threat

Rafael Nadal moved a step closer to a potential Sunday showdown with Roger Federer after advancing to the semi-finals of the US Open for the third year in succession. Related Stories Federer breezes through against Soderling Zvonareva wary of Wozniacki threat

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Nadal continues march to first US Open final

Harlequins fly-half Nick Evans has signed a two-year contract extension with the Aviva Premiership club. Related Stories A year after ‘Bloodgate’, has Richards found a way to get back into the game?

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Nick Evans extends Harlequins contract

The man sacked from his role as The Stig on Top Gear has today accused the BBC of hypocrisy after he claimed they were the ones who first blew his identity.

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Sacked Stig accuses BBC of hypocrisy

Michael Carrick has been ruled out for three weeks with an Achilles injury.

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Carrick out for three-weeks

Gerard Houllier will not officially take charge of Aston Villa until after Monday’s Barclays Premier League clash at Stoke. Related Stories Defoe faces three-month lay-off Hodgson delaying Liverpool judgement Chelsea wait on Terry and Lampard Scott Parker not tempted to leave West Ham Wenger rues Theo Walcott injury blow

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Houllier will not take charge of Aston Villa for Stoke match

Cuts in Government funding to police forces across the country could make policing as it is now “unsustainable” and the only winner will be the criminal, the Police Federation will say today.

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Funding cuts could make current policing ‘unsustainable’

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick will be out for three weeks with an Achilles problem but defender Rio Ferdinand is fit again, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

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United lose Carrick for three weeks, Rio returns

Tottenham today confirmed Jermain Defoe had been ruled out for “around three months” after undergoing surgery on torn ankle ligaments. Related Stories Houllier will not take charge of Aston Villa for Stoke match Hodgson delaying Liverpool judgement Chelsea wait on Terry and Lampard Scott Parker not tempted to leave West Ham Wenger rues Theo Walcott injury blow

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Defoe faces three-month lay-off

Another police force unveiled plans for huge job cuts today, sparking warnings about the effect on policing with “difficult times” ahead. Related Stories Birmingham named undated 20p coins hotspot Mr Loophole refuses to fight daughter’s speeding ticket Two seriously injured in plane crash Justice minister defends use of private detectives Funding cuts could make current policing ‘unsustainable’

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Hampshire police to cut 1,400 jobs

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson will not make any assessment on how well his side are performing in the Barclays Premier League until the season is at least 10 matches old. Related Stories Houllier will not take charge of Aston Villa for Stoke match Defoe faces three-month lay-off Chelsea wait on Terry and Lampard Scott Parker not tempted to leave West Ham Wenger rues Theo Walcott injury blow

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Hodgson delaying Liverpool judgement

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s trades unions will launch a campaign next week to persuade voters to oppose massive public spending cuts, although commentators say their power to sway the government is limited.

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Unions to flex muscles ahead of government cuts

Sir Alex Ferguson has refused to discuss Wayne Rooney’s current off-field problems.

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Ferguson refuses to discuss Rooney scandal

Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out any chance of Ryan Giggs succeeding John Toshack as Wales boss.

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Giggs ruled out of Wales running by Ferguson

London Mayor Boris Johnson today confirmed he would be seeking re-election for a second term. Related Stories Nick Clegg seeks to calm fears over spending cuts Commons declares war on ‘media barons and their red-topped assassins’ MPs should ‘job share’ says Green Party MP

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Boris Johnson to seek London Mayor re-election

MPs should be allowed to “job share”, Green Party leader Caroline Lucas said today. Related Stories Nick Clegg seeks to calm fears over spending cuts Commons declares war on ‘media barons and their red-topped assassins’ Boris Johnson to seek London Mayor re-election

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MPs should ‘job share’ says Green Party MP

The Champions League clash between Manchester United and Rangers will be a “totally different game under totally different circumstances” from the riot-hit 2008 Uefa Cup Final, a police chief said today.

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Holding zone for Rangers fans ahead of Manchester United Champions League clash

Three Pakistani cricketers questioned by police over match-fixing claims will leave the UK today, police said. Related Stories Fourth Pakistani bowler to be questioned by police Bairstow’s grit gets Yorkshire home and keeps title race alive County Championship round-up: Somerset stay in the hunt after smashing Lancs Riaz the latest Pakistan bowler to be called for questioning by police Strauss: Betting scandal has been a ’short, sharp slap’ for the game

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Pakistani cricketers to leave the UK

Related Stories Win tickets to the British GT Championship Button says team orders confusion must end

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Lewis Hamilton: I’m still young and making mistakes

Workers at a Coca-Cola factory are set to go on strike after the breakdown of talks aimed at resolving a row over pay, it was warned today. Related Stories UK growrth stronger than other G7 nations, say OECD report Union shock as BAE axes almost 1,000 jobs 1,000 BAE job losses ‘may be tip of iceberg’ Blackwell hands ownership to employees Construction firm deal saves 2,500 Connaught jobs

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Coca-Cola workers set to strike after talks fail

A Justice Minister defended his decision to hire a firm of private detectives to carry out undercover investigations of his aides and colleagues.

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Justice minister defends use of private detectives