UK news archive from 2014-02-10

News archive from 10 February 2014

Anya’s song will have premiere in home town

A song that was written for and inspired by brave toddler Anya Bentham will be played live in Chester this weekend (November 2 and 3). For You (Song For Anya) was penned by up-and-coming performer Emma Wells in a bid to raise money for the...

Chester Chronicle, 00:00 in Regional North West

'We demolished them!' Liverpool captain Gerrard hails 5-1 victory against Arsenal as one of the very best...

Steven Gerrard was about to receive a battering from the elements but he couldn’t leave until he found the words to put a remarkable day into context. Standing on the edge of the Anfield pitch, as the rain fall became heavier, Liverpool’s captain...

Daily Mail, 00:01 in Sport

Desperate red card appeals and sackings left, right and centre... Why clubs fear relegation is a fate worse...

So all’s well that ends well. West Ham United got by without Andy Carroll and, more significantly, without taking a torch to the Football Association’s disciplinary process. Realistically, there was more chance of them overturning that 6-0 first-leg...

Daily Mail, 00:01 in Sport

Time to say bye to Vidic? Pellegrini should quit mind games, Liverpool can only get better... and who will...

After that performance on Sunday, it is time for Manchester United to stop considering Nemanja Vidic their first-choice centre-back. They need to look to the future, assuming everybody is fit. He was at fault for Fulham’s late equaliser when he should...

Daily Mail, 00:01 in Sport

Lightweight Arsenal lack steel, standing terraces would be a welcome return... and West Ham will be fine...

Martin 'Mad Dog' Allen returns with the latest instalment of his new weekly column for MailOnline Sport. The former Gillingham boss does not hold back with his views on current issues in football. This week, Mad Dog would be happy to see a return to...

Daily Mail, 00:01 in Sport

As Yellen makes Fed debut, expect theatre, not fireworks

With the world's financial markets watching, Yellen, who succeeded Ben Bernanke last week, will have a chance to set a mostly upbeat tone and point to signs of steady economic progress, despite some recent bumps in the road. The Fed has embarked on...

Reuters, 00:01 in Business

Hotshot Sterling set to be recalled to England squad... as Hodgson looks to find World Cup alternative for...

Raheem Sterling is set to be handed the chance to replace Theo Walcott in England’s World Cup plans. The Liverpool winger, 19, has already been pencilled into Roy Hodgson’s squad to face Denmark at Wembley on March 5. His team-mate Jordan Henderson,...

Daily Mail, 00:01 in Sport

Man dies after being found injured in Sunderland street – investigation underway

A MAN has died days after he was found slumped in a back lane with serious head injuries. The 33-year-old was found unconscious at the rear of Carlisle Terrace in Southwick, on Tuesday morning, sparking a police inquiry into how he sustained his...

Sunderland Echo, 00:03 in Regional North East

Shop vacancy rate lowest for four years, research suggests

There has been a marked improvement in the number of empty shops on the UK's high streets, research suggests. The Local Data Company, which monitors more than 2,000 town and shopping centres and retail parks, says average vacancy rates were below 14%...

BBC, 00:05 in Business

Business optimism highest for 22 years, says BDO survey

Business optimism in the UK is at its highest level in 22 years, a survey by business consultants BDO has found. The monthly report incorporates results of surveys from the CBI, the Bank of England's Agents and data from business information...

BBC, 00:05 in Business

Former RMJM workers turn up heat with pay demands

A DISPUTE over unpaid wages at crestfallen architectural practice RMJM has taken a fresh twist with former employees demanding urgent action and possible prosecutions after their case was backed by a Hong Kong official. The group of 25 ex-staff at the...