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The Independent 14.10. 23:20
For more than 40 years, Melvyn Bragg has been one of Britain's best-known figures in the arts world. Whatever he has turned his hand to, the Labour peer has achieved huge success, from creator of the arts programme The South Bank Show to award-winnin... [Artikel komplett lesen]

The Independent 01.10. 23:46
Tommy Sheridan, the colourful Scottish politician who rose to international fame after he won a sensational libel victory against the News of the World over claims he indulged in swinging sex parties, was yesterday accused of lying by the newspaper. ... [Artikel komplett lesen]

The Independent 30.09. 23:50
George Cross Awarded to Cpl Mark Wright The George Cross ranks with the Victoria Cross as the nation's highest award for gallantry and is awarded "for acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme ... [Artikel komplett lesen]

The Independent 30.09. 00:24
Edinburgh's historic architecture and thriving cultural and academic reputation have earned it the moniker Athens of the North. Now it has been named the best city in the United Kingdom for quality of life. The Scottish capital, with a population... [Artikel komplett lesen]

The Independent 28.09. 00:31
Why are we asking this question now? Cardinal Keith O'Brian, head of Scotland's Roman Catholic population, has voiced concerns that a breakdown of sectarian offences has revealed that Catholics are most likely to be victims of offences linked to... [Artikel komplett lesen]

The Independent 26.09. 07:39
A train travelling at 100mph was partially derailed after it hit a car and killed the driver. The car had crashed through a fence and onto the line as the 14.25 Plymouth to Edinburgh express was slowing down on its approach to York Station. N... [Artikel komplett lesen]

The Independent 07.09. 23:44
The current wave of Fijians entering the British Army began at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo eight years ago. A military band from the South Pacific island was so struck by the event that they applied to transfer to British regiments. The first 1... [Artikel komplett lesen]

The Independent 07.09. 00:13
Does The Ritz have dirty kitchens or Claridge's mice? Soon diners will be able to find out. From the end of this year, cleanliness ratings for thousands of eateries from the local café to the grandest Michelin-starred restaurant will be revealed onli... [Artikel komplett lesen]

The Independent 04.09. 23:51
Tony Blair is under mounting pressure to speed up his departure plans amid fears that Labour faces a "wipe-out" in mid-term elections next May. The Prime Minister had hoped to quell the demands for him to announce his exit strategy by signalling ... [Artikel komplett lesen]

The Independent 02.09. 23:49
Tony Blair will be served notice to quit Downing Street at a meeting of the Cabinet next week when senior ministers plan to confront him over his refusal to commit to a departure timetable. One described Mr Blair this weekend as "deluded", while ... [Artikel komplett lesen]