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20/05/2013 - Last News Update: 11:51
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Raheem Sterling assault case dismissed after no evidence offered
- Liverpool footballer Raheem Sterling has had a common assault charge against him dropped after a witness failed to turn up to court.
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Neville Neville charged with sexual assault
- The father of former England footballers Gary and Phil Neville is to be charged with sexual assault.
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Unbroadcast film shows Hillsborough witness was right
- Crucial evidence from the 1989 Hillsborough football disaster, which was undermined at the original inquest, was true, BBC Panorama has found.
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Rahul Dravid 'devastated' over India cricket team arrests
- Legendary Indian batsman Rahul Dravid has spoken of his anguish after three players from the team he captains in the Indian Premier league were arrested over allegations of spot-fixing.
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Brentford fans in play-off final 'cash scam'
- A number of Brentford fans say they have had money fraudulently withdrawn from their bank accounts after buying tickets for the upcoming play-off final.
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Boy, 11, joins Chelsea stars in Europa League celebrations
- An 11-year-old boy from Liverpool shocked friends and family by joining Chelsea players as they collected their Europa League winners' medals.
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Indian cricketers questioned over spot-fixing allegations
- Three Indian cricketers have been taken in for questioning by police over charges of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament.
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QPR striker Loic Remy arrested in gang rape investigation
- Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
Romario: From football rebel to politician
- It is one of the more improbable character re-inventions. One of the greatest Brazilian footballers, a rebel rarely out of trouble, reborn as a hard-working politician and a campaigner for disability rights. The BBC's Tim Franks went to Rio de Janeiro to see it with his own eyes.
Longest-serving football manager to retire after 50 years
- English football's longest-serving manager is to retire at the end of the season from the club he formed with a group of friends 50 years ago.
Fan violence mars PSG title celebrations
- Celebrations to mark Paris Saint-Germain's first French football league title in 19 years have been marred by clashes between fans and riot police.
Did the football pools almost destroy society?
- It is 90 years since the football pools started. Most now regard it as a bit of low-risk fun, so why did it have some Labour politicians and Christians in such a flux back in the 1920s and 1930s?
Manchester United title parade to start at Old Trafford
- A victory parade marking Manchester United's 13th Premier League title and Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement at the age of 71, starts later.
Glasgow 2014: Ticket prices to be revealed
- The cost of securing seats to watch next year's Commonwealth Games events is set to be revealed as organisers announce their ticketing policy.
North Korea's silent football matches
- Foreign visitors to North Korea are allowed to attend sports matches alongside their minders. But football in this secretive republic has little in common with the passion and glamour of the Europe's major leagues.
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The secret colonies of graffiti artists and skateboarders
There's a furore around a graffiti-festooned, skater hangout under threat on London's Southbank. These graffiti and skating "... -
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Officer completes 230-mile run for killed PCs Bone and Hughes
A police officer completed nine marathons in six days in memory of murdered Greater Manchester PCs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes.... -
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Bolton baby death: Police hope parents attend funeral
Police searching for the parents of a baby girl who was found dead on a country lane are hoping they will attend her funeral.... -
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Man charged with attempted murder after Stockport stabbing
A 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed "numerous times" in Stockport.... -
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Warrington teenager death: Three boys bailed
Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs after a 16-year-old girl died in Warrington have been released on bail.... -
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Coronation Street cleans up at British Soap Awards
Coronation Street has won eight prizes at the British Soap Awards, compared with just one for its rival EastEnders.... -
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Attempted murder arrest after Stockport 'argument' stabbing
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in the early hours of Saturday in Stockport.... -
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Warrington teenager death: Three drug supply arrests
Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs after a 16-year-old girl died in Warrington.... -
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Stockport hydro-electric screws on River Goyt opened
Two giant Archimedes screws installed to generate renewable energy from the River Goyt in Stockport have been officially opened.... -
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Prisoner charged with 13 offences
A prisoner who was missing for two months has been charged with 13 offences including indecent exposure and causing grievous bodily harm....
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UK Tree health recommendations aim to 'stop the spread'
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Irish abortion hearings continue for second day
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Cardiff PSNI talks positive and constructive
Talks in Cardiff involving senior police officers, politicians, republicans and loyalists have been called positive and constructive. ... -
Bristol parking permit fees 'could rise by 400%'
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Arrests over smoke canisters at Dunfermline v Alloa football match
Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested in connection with smoke canister offences at a Fife football match....



