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BA 'examining all strike options'

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:04:05 GMT

BA's Chief Executive Willie Walsh: "It's a cynical exercise" British Airways says it is exploring "all options" to help it cope with the impact of a planned 12-day strike by cabin crew over the Christmas period.
Source: BBC News

BA 'examining all strike options'

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:07 GMT

unassuming star who transcends rivalries

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:58:57 GMT

RYAN GIGGS once told the story of the time when, as Manchester United's teenaged prodigy, he signed an autograph for a young fan at Anfield, only to have it ripped up in his face as soon as he handed back the piece of paper.
Source: Irish Independent

Winger stinger

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:48:40 GMT

It was feared that news of the 36-year-old soccer ace's surprise win may have been leaked. Punters rushed to back him on online gambling exchange Betfair only 20 MINUTES before his triumph was officially announced live on BBC1 on Sunday night.
Source: The Sun

Daughter avoids jail over mother's death

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:44:32 GMT

A woman has received a suspended jail sentence for the attempted murder of her mother at Ballarat last December. Agnes Caris was 81 when she died in Ballarat's Nazareth House nursing home.
Source: ABC Online

Postal workers to strike

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:44:32 GMT

The union representing postal workers says it will hold work stoppages for two days from tomorrow. The CEPU says its members at Australia Post will not check postage on letters and parcels, meaning people could mail them for free.
Source: ABC Online

Total fire ban declared

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:44:15 GMT

A total fire ban has been declared for southern Tasmania from midnight tonight. The Fire Service says lighting fires outdoors will be banned for 24 hours. Tomorrow's forecast is for hot, dry and windy conditions.
Source: ABC Online

Confidence in Tas economy hits high point

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:44:13 GMT

The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce has welcomed evidence that the state's economic confidence is at its highest all year.
Source: ABC Online

Quoted in 'One Man And His Dog - BBC2, 7pm'

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:11:04 GMT

said in Mirror.co.uk:

it’s the law that I must be in all BBC shows involving animals

Quoted in 'New radio show for Scotland'

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:12:28 GMT

said in Radio Today:

I love a blether – and I can't wait to be doing lots of that when I join BBC Radio Scotland next year.

Photo from Getty Images

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:59:15 GMT

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: Sir Terry Wogan (C) is presented with the Freedom of the City of London award by Lord Mayor Nick Anstee (L), and Chamberlain of London Chris Bilsland (R), in Mansion House on December 14, 2009 in London, England.

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Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:46:53 GMT

Semi Final: The Result

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:43:57 GMT