Now there is no denying Margaret Thatcher's failings in 1984 and beyond
Documents released by the National Archives show just how well the former prime minister was served by the spin machine One can look at today's disclosures about the doings in the office of Margaret...
View ArticleItalian navy rescues more than 1,000 migrants sailing to Europe
Navy helicopters spot four boats carrying 823 people, while in second operation 233 migrants are saved The Italian navy rescued more than 1,000 migrants from boats trying to reach Europe within a...
View ArticleSaints 'can realise Europe dream'
Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez believes Europe is a "reachable dream" for the south coast Premier League club. Reported by BBC News 9 hours ago.
View ArticleSouthampton can realise Europe dream
Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez believes Europe is a "reachable dream" for the south coast Premier League club. Reported by BBC Sport 10 hours ago.
View ArticleSeve Ballesteros's brother angry at European Tour over EurAsia Cup
• New event sanctioned in place of late great's Royal Trophy • 'Seve would have found this proposal very disrespectful' The family of Seve Ballesteros has accused the European Tour of showing...
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To some oppressed people the EU offers salvation, not chains
This is Devon -- Academic Bert Bruins says Ukrainian protesters who want to join the EU deserve our support. Whilst scepticism of the European Union, and even talk of leaving it, are prevalent in...
View ArticleEurope heads for a reality check
The eurozone has survived 2013 intact, but the crisis lingers on. The post Europe heads for a reality check was first published on MoneyWeek. Reported by MoneyWeek 7 hours ago.
View ArticleNew Books Party: books received this week | @GrrlScientist
This week, I tell you about a few nonfiction books that arrived recently -- including some books that arrived just a few hours ago! Below the jump, I mention the books that I received recently, either...
View ArticleHeineken regains thirst for Western Europe
The world's third largest brewer is making its first major investment in Western Europe for seven years and says not all emerging markets offer stable, sustainable growth. Reported by...
View ArticleBerlin's 'poor but sexy' appeal turning city into European Silicon Valley
Startups, venture capitalists and foreign workers descend on city with cheap rent and big investments from Google and Microsoft A decade ago Berlin's mayor Klaus Wowereit tried to attract creative...
View ArticleWRU to present regions with new deal
• Revised participation agreement to be offered on Monday • Regions will refuse to be bound to Heineken Cup organisers The Welsh Rugby Union will present a revised participation agreement to its four...
View ArticleSupport Ukrainians and they can help us build a fairer Europe | @guardianletters
These days, the world is closely watching Ukraine. Some of the recent developments, above all the recurrent attempts of the government to use violence against peaceful demonstrators, raise a serious...
View ArticleMore of the day's top business news
Costa Coffee owner *Whitbread* has agreed a £36m takeover of Coffeeheaven, which operates 90 coffee shops across central and eastern Europe. *Wells Fargo* has become the last remaining US bank to...
View ArticleMamma Mia! Italian cider takes on West
This is Somerset -- The manufacturer of some of the West Country's most iconic ciders is introducing a surprising new offering – from Italy. C&C Group, which counts Blackthorn, Natch and Irish...
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Margaret Thatcher: Did PM call in the Army to Notts?
This is Nottingham -- SINCE the mid-1980s it has been the battle-cry of all on the left of the coal industry: Arthur was right! Thirty years after the bitter 12-month industrial war caused by the...
View ArticleGoing anywhere, fast: a UK road trip in a Porsche 911 GT3
Two days and 1200 miles in Britain’s best driver’s car on Britain’s best driving roads. Andrew Frankel goes for a drive. Because he can We all like driving, otherwise your eyes and my words would not...
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Derby County striker Chris Martin aims for more FA Cup heroics in third round...
This is Derbyshire -- CHRIS Martin is hoping to create another memorable FA Cup moment in his career against Chelsea this weekend. Martin's first ever senior goal came in the competition, in a fourth...
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Derby County keeper Lee Grant aiming to keep Chelsea superstars at bay
This is Derbyshire -- LEE Grant is faced with the tricky task of trying to keep the superstars of Chelsea at bay this weekend. The Derby County goalkeeper will be hoping to defy the Premier League...
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Sunday Times columnist's overall view of Grimsby and Cleethorpes 'grossly...
This is Grimsby -- *AA GILL'S scathing attack on North East Lincolnshire is continuing to attract attention.* His column, in this week's Sunday Times, brands Cleethorpes as having "horror-film empty...
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Michael Owen on Swansea City, Michael Laudrup, the Europa League and an FA...
This is South Wales -- ONCE a player at Liverpool, Real Madrid and Manchester United, Michael Owen now describes himself as a fan of Swansea City. Not a supporter, as such, but an admirer of the way...
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