Dawson fights approach from Leeds..00004000. Apr 18, 2009
Dawson fights approach from Leeds Group to oust the cashmere company chairman - Times Online ... Dawson fights approach from Leeds Group to oust the cashmere company chairman ... Leeds Group, which is controlled by Peter Gyllenhammar, the Swedish activist investor, wants to replace him on an interim basis with David Bolton, one of its nominees, who has been on the board since last July. (New York Post -- Business)
Bank's Barker backs 'risky' 100%... Apr 17, 2009
Bank's Barker backs 'risky' 100% mortgages - Times Online. The Times and Sunday Times for less. (New York Post -- Business)
Thailand's Political Polarization May Bring More Chaos in `Land of Smiles' Apr 16, 2009
It gets harder and harder to see any way out or reasonable way forward for Thailand, said , a professor of Southeast Asian politics at the University of Leeds. Both sides have lost sight of reason in their absolute determination to thwart the other. (Bloomberg)
Job loss cities revealed in study Apr 14, 2009
Leeds, Glasgow, Sheffield, Hull, Manchester, Bradford, Kirklees, Liverpool and Bristol also saw big increases in joblessness ... 3% Leeds: Number of claimants rose from 12,628 to 21,558, from 2 ... "It is to be hoped that the forthcoming Budget focuses more attention on the large cities - Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham - that can drive the recovery, as well as recognising which areas need the most support to survive and prepare for better times.". (BBC News -- UK)
Call for Artists : Artist in Residence 2009 Apr 11, 2009
Quick Arts Access: Birmingham (23) Brighton (40) Bristol (26) Cambridge (27) Cardiff (26) Edinburgh (39) Glasgow (47) Leeds (24) Liverpool (20) London (773) Manchester (56) Nottingham (42) Oxford (21). - S1 Artspace - Portland Museum of Art - Duncan Miller Gallery - Bonner David Galleries - Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations - Artists' Haven - North Central College - Yeshiva University Museum - Galleri Riddaren - Paul Engle Center for Arts - Smithtown Township Arts Council. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Downturn 'hits regional airports' Apr 11, 2009
Luton, Leeds Bradford and Liverpool all charge a 3 fee to fast-track passengers through security, while Bristol airport charges 5. Blackpool and Norwich charge a mandatory airport development fee per passenger. (BBC News -- UK)
Rain fails to dampen spirits at world marbles championship Apr 11, 2009
Defending champions the Yorkshire Meds, from Leeds, won the world title again. One of their team, Halim Tata, also won the individual competition. (BBC News -- UK)
9,000 jobs go at Royal Bank of Sc... Apr 8, 2009
stan white, leeds, england ... The story of Brian Clough's doomed 44 days at Leeds United and a look at the evolution of the beautiful game. (New York Post -- Business)
Robinho off the hook Apr 7, 2009
Robinho always denied any wrongdoing relating to an alleged incident at the Space nightclub in Leeds, northern England, and a spokesperson for West Yorkshire police said: "Following a report of a serious sexual assault that occurred at a nightclub in Leeds on January 14, 2009, the matter was investigated and a man was arrested and released on police bail. "A file was submitted to the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) who decided that no further action should be taken. " Robinho's advisor, Chris... (iAfrica.com)
Norquay sentenced to 65 years Apr 7, 2009
Tim Leeds Havre Daily News. Kim Allen Norquay of Havre, born in 1979, was sentenced Friday in state District Court in Havre to 65 years in prison for the murder of Lloyd Lucky Kvelstad. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Why Varun Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee faked a foreign degree Apr 5, 2009
Robert Irvine: This celebrity chef claimed he had a degree in food and nutrition from the University of Leeds. It was refuted by the academic establishment. (India Times)
Electro adventure Apr 3, 2009
Primary schools in Leeds. Grapefruit diet 'blood clot risk. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'Bafana need a targetman' Apr 2, 2009
When asked who could possibly step into the shoes of 1996 African Nations Cup winner Masinga, who also starred for Leeds United in the English Premiership and in the tough Italian Serie A for Bari, Igesund said: "Two names come to mind. Glen Salmon, who has had a good season for SuperSport United and Terror Fanteni. Both these players can play with their backs to the goal and lay off the ball to attacking team-mates. But if they are not considered, then we should be looking now for a big striker... (iAfrica.com)
Fighting for the battlefield Apr 2, 2009
Tim Leeds Havre Daily News. Representatives of the National Park Service said Tuesday that they are willing to listen to comments by supporters of building a visitors center at Bear Paw Battlefield south of Chinook, although that is not the preferred alternative in an environmental assessment recently completed by the agency. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Evil, be gone! Mar 30, 2009
Together with Hamidi Abdul Rahman, chairman of UK-based Professional Islamic Support and Nurture Group (Pisang), Trimizi will conduct an intensive course on treating illnesses caused by the unseen in Bicester, Manchester and Leeds from April 10 to May 24. The pair will also hold a series of free mobile screening clinics in those cities as well as in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne from April 12 to May 24. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Kite's real loss puts daily grind into perspective Mar 30, 2009
After Rob's death of heart failure in his sleep in November, Brent eventually decided not to travel with the Manly squad to Britain for the World Club Challenge against Leeds, spending much of his off-season with family. "It is hard," Kite said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
What is it about trains in movies? Mar 28, 2009
Jack Howard, Leeds, UK. Trains are a social and sociable form of transport - people interact on them. (BBC News -- UK)
The (makeup) gospel according to Luke Mar 22, 2009
"If I knew, I could bottle it. I haven't a clue!" said the single mum, a former taxi dispatcher who lives with her mother and son in South Shields, northeast of Leeds. Reached by telephone, she took a moment to consider. (Globe and Mail)
Groups to parade the Old Forts Trail Mar 21, 2009
Tim Leeds Havre Daily News. A marketing plan is under way to tie together the units of the Old Forts Trail, including international advertising that could bring new tourism trade to Fort Assinniboine south of Havre and to other tourist attractions in the Havre area. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Harvey Nichols hit by recession Mar 20, 2009
Harvey Nichols, or "Harvey Nicks", operates seven stores in the UK from London and Leeds to Dublin and Edinburgh ... The story of Brian Clough's doomed 44 days at Leeds United and a look at the evolution of the beautiful game. (New York Post -- Business)
Italy murder suspect's alibi questioned Mar 15, 2009
Knox, a University of Washington student, was on an exchange program in Italy and sharing a flat in a rented house with Kercher, a 21-year-old student from Leeds University in England. Prosecutors allege that Kercher was killed during what began as a sex game, with Sollecito holding her by the shoulders from behind while Knox touched her with the point of a knife. (MSNBC -- International)
PC tests 'disprove' Kercher alibi Mar 15, 2009
Ms Kercher, a Leeds University student from Coulsdon in south London, had been studying and living in the Umbrian university town of Perugia when she was killed on 1 November 2007. She shared a house with Ms Knox, who was on a student exchange from the University of Washington. (BBC News -- UK)
Builders move out of flats into f... Mar 14, 2009
Micro-flats in cities such as Manchester and Leeds have fallen out of favour and builders are bringing back Brookside Close-style housing, last popular in the Eighties ... s doomed 44 days at Leeds United and a look at the evolution of the beautiful game. (New York Post -- Business)
Big energy groups failing to tack... Mar 14, 2009
Over 800,000 homes have been insulated, which is equivalent to every house in Birmingham, Nottingham and Leeds ... s doomed 44 days at Leeds United and a look at the evolution of the beautiful game. (New York Post -- Business)
Bacon and beer Mar 12, 2009
Page last updated at 12:18 GMT, Wednesday, 11 March 2009. How to understand risk in 13 clicks. (BBC News -- Health)
Taking the Eurostar Train from Lond... Mar 10, 2009
In Britain, it is now possible to book tickets from many of the major regional train stations like Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Cardiff, direct to Paris and the other Eurostar destinations. Read about. (Suite101.com)
Rehberg joins new fight for gun rights Mar 7, 2009
Tim Leeds Havre Daily News. Montana s lone U.S. representative this week has joined the battle to increase or ensure gun control rights, cosponsoring a bill that would increase people s ability to carry a concealed weapon into other states. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Big ideas - tackling climate change needs big and bold solutions Mar 7, 2009
Robert Walker, Leeds. It is important to stop talking about "dangerous climate change" and use language that is relevant to the majority of people. (BBC News -- Science)
Benji set to abandon Japan plan Mar 5, 2009
New buys: Gareth Ellis (Leeds). Bye byes: Stuart Flanagan (Canberra), Brett Hodgson (Huddersfield), Ryan O'Hara (Celtic Crusaders), Ben Te'o (Brisbane), Mathew Head (Dragons), Bronson Harrison (Canberra). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
ENERGY MATTERS: Ipswich can be a role model Mar 3, 2009
In 2005, New England Biolabs constructed a building that became LEEDS (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified in 2008. This distinction is given to facilities based on a suite of environmentally-focused standards that include site sustainability, water efficiency, energy conservation and atmospheric protection, choices of building materials and resources, and others. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Rhinos in for a tough task, says McClennan Mar 1, 2009
LEEDS coach Brian McClennan has downplayed suggestions his side will crush Manly in the World Club Challenge ... Leeds have been back playing competitive football since early February but the Sea Eagles will have to rely on their pre-season training to get them through ... But despite an overwhelming amount of history on his side, McClennan refuses to concede the pressure is on Leeds to continue England's dominance in the fixture. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Get real about leadership, bickering ministers told Feb 21, 2009
birmingham, croydon, hastings, leeds, liverpool, l. 19,400 - 29,000. (guardian.co.uk)
Northern looks at four-day week Feb 19, 2009
Tim Leeds Havre Daily News. Havre s local university is collecting input from its campus community on the idea of switching to a four-day class week. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Othello at the West Yorkshire Playhouse Feb 19, 2009
And in this he s much helped by the director and company that last night gave him his Shakespearean debut in Leeds ... I was momentarily put in mind of a thin, mean skinhead sibilantly spitting out contempt at a striker called Cassio and the other opposing players at Leeds FC; but I came to feel that this was to belittle a performance that s far more stealthy, sinister and frightening. (Times Online)
Need to know: Carlsberg cut costs... Feb 19, 2009
3 million) against the value of its Tetley s brewery in Leeds, which has been earmarked for closure. Clean Air Power: The AIM- listed company, which develops technology allowing diesel vehicles to run on natural gas, said its US components business had won the first part of a deal worth about $480,000 (338,290) to supply gas injectors to Advanced Engine Components, the Australian manufacturer of parts for buses powered by natural gas. (New York Post -- Business)
Ignorance is no excuse Feb 18, 2009
The premise for this war was not security but politics - and it is our politicians who should be in the dock. Monday 9 February 2004 09. (Yahoo News -- Hutton Report)
Rose misses Manly training due to illness Feb 18, 2009
Coach Des Hasler said Rose was expected to recover in time for the match against the London-based side ahead of the WCC clash with Super League champions Leeds Rhinos on March 1 ... Hasler will use the match against 'Quins to trial two sides from his 23-man squad, one in each half, before they travel north to Leeds to face the defending WCC champions at Elland Road. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Need to know: Ryanair in $7bn tal... Feb 18, 2009
Spice: The London-listed utility support services group, based in Leeds, said that it expected trading for the year to April 2009 to be in line with its expectations but its shares fell on the weakness of its facilities and gas units ... Fox Hayes: The Leeds-based law firm that entered administration on January 19, has been fined 954,770 plus costs at the Court of Appeal. (New York Post -- Business)
The baby shambles of Alfie Patten and Chantelle Steadman Feb 15, 2009
This weekend for just 1. Navigation - link to other main sections from here. (Times Online)
Bulldogs to Compete at ECAC Championships Feb 12, 2009
While the matches against Ivy League schools will not count toward Yale's Ivy League record, the tournament will be an important measuring stick for the Bulldogs, said , the Cary Leeds Head Coach of Men's Tennis. "This will be a good early season test to see how we stack up in the Ivy League," Dorato said. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
The way of a soldier Feb 8, 2009
Tim Leeds Havre Daily News. The Montana National Guard unit headquartered in Havre departs today for Kuwait the second time for the unit in four years to provide support in the war against terrorism after spending a month training at Fort Lewis in Washington. (Havre Daily News, MT)
RBS ?toxic? loans chief paid 40m Feb 8, 2009
stan white, leeds, england. Should these guys be put behind bars. (New York Post -- Business)
Valuable excrement sent to dung heap Feb 8, 2009
Mr. Bennett says the 35 kilogram bag was thrown away by cleaners at his lab at Leeds University in northern England. He says the dung represented seven years' field work, and its loss left me reeling. (Globe and Mail -- International)
We won?t abandon savers, says Mer... Feb 8, 2009
We won t abandon savers, says Mervyn King - Times Online. Try it this weekend for just 1. (New York Post -- Business)
Lost to science - the world's biggest collection of lizard poo Feb 7, 2009
Which perhaps explains why he was so furious to return to Leeds University for his third year only to discover that a lab technician had thrown out his sack of samples ... Leeds University said that it had responded to Bennett's official complaint and given him a full apology in August last year, but was unaware of any legal action. (guardian.co.uk)
Exodus European Tour Dates Apr 1, 2008
9th April - Rio's, Leeds (UK). 10th April - The Voodoo Lounge, Dublin (Ireland). (Suite101.com)
Fans go abroad as Glasto loses appeal Mar 30, 2008
Melvin Benn, managing director of Festival Republic, promoter of many UK festivals, said the line-up for this year's Leeds and Reading event 'will blow everything else out of the water' when it is announced tomorrow, and the number of boutique festivals is on the increase. Festivals have become part of British culture,' Benn said. (Guardian Unlimited)
Two more teenagers die in London stabbings Mar 29, 2008
Crowell, Leeds, England. amro went to my school. (Times Online)
Ofcom grants approval for in-flight mobiles Mar 28, 2008
Steve Parker, Leeds, Yorkshire. Have your say. (Times Online)
Cigarettes to be sold under shop counters Mar 27, 2008
Cromwell, Leeds, England. Just think of all the corner shop owners having to refit their shops on the whim of a crazy Government, with an unproven method. (Times Online)
Unveiling of 24-hour port study results set for Thursday Mar 26, 2008
Tim Leeds Havre Daily News. The results of a study of the potential effects to convert the Port of Wild Horse on the Canadian border north of Havre to a 24-hour commercial port are set to be unveiled Thursday afternoon. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Anger as mother separated from new babies Mar 26, 2008
Ms Rayner's partner Chris Lockwood, 23, added: "I don't think the staff at Leeds were to blame for it, it's the NHS. It's just a nightmare." ... Only one was available in Leeds ... A spokesman for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust said when Ms Rayner gave birth, only one neonatal intensive care cot was available at St James's and Leeds General Infirmary was also unable to take the twins. (Yorkshire Post)
Can this bus really be so hated? Mar 26, 2008
BENDY CITIES Leeds Manchester Aberdeen York Gateshead Cardiff Bath Southampton Nottingham. But its 19-metre length, with three sets of double doors disgorging dozens of passengers at every bus stop, makes it pretty unmissable. (BBC News -- UK)
Hunt for Jamaican holiday-home murder handyman Mar 24, 2008
Barbara Scott-Jones, 61, from Leeds, was found on Friday after a week-long search ... She also followed a career in nursing for many years in Leeds. (Times Online)
Easter snow brings beauty and chaos Mar 24, 2008
In Yorkshire, Leeds Bradford airport was brought to a standstill, with no aircraft able to take off or land. Police advised motorists to stay off the roads. (Independent)
