Industry and Sporting Headlines
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IOG Online Learning Process is a Cut Above the Rest for Lawn Maintenance Expert Lawn3
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(Published: Mon 2 Jun, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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Innovative and rapidly expanding lawn maintenance specialist Lawn3 is working closely with the Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) to adopt the National Certificate for Sports & Amenity Turf Maintenance Level 2 accreditation for everyone involved in all of its 15 franchises throughout the UK.
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IOG SALTEX New Show Features Keep Pace with the Changing Landscape
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(Published: Mon 2 Jun, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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With new and exciting dedicated landscape equipment product displays and demonstration areas, as well as the annual World Skills UK Landscape Gardening final plus daily presentations on the impact of the new National Highways Sector Scheme 18 legislation, landscape professionals have plenty of reasons to visit this year’s IOG SALTEX open space management show.
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IOG SALTEX helps Racecourse Groundsman Maintain his winning streak
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(Published: Fri 30 May, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The going has been good for Richard Bradley, head groundsman at Great Yarmouth Racecourse, since he switched sports after starting his career at the local golf club. He got the seven-year itch while watching the horse racing from neighbouring Great Yarmouth & Caister Golf Club, where he served his apprenticeship. The grass looked greener on the other side, he laughs.
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IOG SALTEX to Stage Back-To-Basics Turf Care Demonstrations in Sports Turf Skills Village
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(Published: Fri 30 May, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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SALTEX will again this year stage the back-to-basics Sports Turf Skills Village demonstrations of fine turf care skills and expertise.
Following the overwhelming success last year of the inaugural Village showcase, the Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) will be joined by a host of suppliers in organising a daily programme of practical demonstrations at IOG SALTEX (2-4 September, Windsor Racecourse) featuring
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Sissinghurst Groundsman is Hit For Six By Royal Appointment
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(Published: Fri 30 May, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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When Sissinghurst Cricket Club head groundsman and Institute of Groundsmanship member Graham White travelled to Buckingham Palace to receive the National Playing Fields Association Presidential Certificate, it was no surprise to his club committee members that he said this is a great honour for me, of course, but there are others at this club who deserve the award equally as much
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Chard RFC youngster given Twickenham opportunity
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(Published: Fri 23 May, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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A 16-year-old from Chard RFC will be given the work experience opportunity of a life-time next weekend when he gets to grip with the hallowed turf of Twickenham Stadium.
Jamie Pike from Somerset will assist the Rugby Football Union's Head Groundsman Keith Kent as he and his team prepare and maintain the pitch during a busy weekend of rugby.
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JCB Factory Tour - 18th June
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(Published: Mon 19 May, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The IOG East Midlands Branch invite you to join them on a JCB Factory tour, based in Rocester, Staffordshire at 10.00am
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David Robinson receives Chairman’s Award
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(Published: Thu 15 May, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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David Robinson, Chairman of the Leeds and West Yorkshire Branch and longstanding IOG Member, was delighted to receive the prestigious Chairman's Award. Awarded annually it recognises the outstanding efforts of IOG volunteers, particularly at a local level
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Wembley Comes Good According to the Mail
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(Published: Wed 14 May, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The lushness of the Wembley Turf for Saturdays FA Cup Final is in contrast to the terrible surface cut by an American football game for the loss to Croatia last November that cost England their place at Euro 2008. Now it has emerged that Wembley builder Multiplex put down the first pitch for PR purposes shortly before the announcement of their annual results in Australia. At that time, their stand-off with Wembley and the FA was
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Grounds For Concern about Recognition
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(Published: Mon 12 May, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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Gerry Sutcliffe, the Sports Minister, is on a mission. While wealthy sportsmen play on beautiful pitches at Lord's, Wimbledon, Wembley and the rest, the groundsmen who tend them feel unloved.
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Sports Minister Highlights Grounds Professionals Contribution to Sports Provision
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(Published: Mon 12 May, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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Gerry Sutcliffe MP, Minister for Sport, highlighted the value of grounds maintenance in a speech at the CCPR Conference, the national alliance of governing and representative bodies of sport and recreation, on 7 May.
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Final Chance to book IOG in Action at Glamorgan from just £15.00
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(Published: Fri 30 May, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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BOOK NOW for top educational seminars and an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the grounds
at Glamorgan University with Les Gibbs, Head Groundsman. The IOG in Action includes seminars on Sports Turf Seasonal Maintenance the essentials. The programme offers up to the minute education and advice on a range of grounds maintenance
issues, with light refreshments supplied.
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PSD Warns of Illegal use of Pesticides
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(Published: Fri 2 May, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The Institute of Groundsmanship has been asked by the Pesticides Safety Directorate (PSD) to warn members that pesticides products approved for agricultural use must not be used in managed amenity turf applications.
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Red Diesel Leglisative Changes May Affect Grounds Care Activities, Warns IOG
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(Published: Thu 1 May, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The use of red diesel in tractors and certain ride-on equipment previously lawful on public highways while carrying out recreational or amenity grounds work or landscaping is now illegal, the Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) can reveal.
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Wimbledon to Host Grass Court Seminar
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(Published: Wed 9 Apr, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The Grass Court Seminar returns in August to The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon, led by Head Groundsman, Eddie Seaward, MBE.
The two-day seminar, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday August 27 & 28, will feature some of the industry's top speakers from The Queen's Club, Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI), Scotts Company, Turftrax and the English Cricket Board
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Grounds Professionals are Underpaid, Under-trained and Underrated, says IOG Survey
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(Published: Fri 4 Apr, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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Grounds professionals are underpaid, under-trained and underrated. These are some of the conclusions of a groundbreaking industry-wide survey of the UK grounds management industry by the Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG).
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Mini Stonehenge brings natural play up-to-date at IOG SALTEX
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(Published: Fri 4 Apr, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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In addition to launching a number of new and exciting play products, the display being mounted by Russell Leisure at this years IOG SALTEX open space management exhibition (Windsor, 2-4 September) will grab visitors attention for another major reason the staging of a mini Stonehenge display of stone circles will be an outstanding focal point at the show.
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IOG Appoints two Additional Independent Advisors
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(Published: Wed 19 Mar, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) has appointed two new independent advisors - Dr Kate Entwistle of The Turf Disease Centre and Ian Prescott, Principal of East Durham College - to provide strategic counsel to the IOG board of directors.
IOG chief executive Geoff Webb points out that the unpaid roles do not affect the structure of the IOG board and says “Kate and Ian will help the IOG build on its strengths as it takes on the challenges of meeting the needs of our members and continuing to build the profile of the grounds care profession”.
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IOG Calls for New Umbrella Body to Speak As One Voice for Grounds Professionals
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(Published: Tue 11 Mar, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) has called for the creation of a new national federation to speak as one cohesive voice to Government, sports governing bodies and employers to best serve the interests of the 20,000 grounds professionals employed in the £580 million grounds care sector.
IOG Chief Executive Geoff Webb, says: It is clear that there are common issues in the industry, therefore the future as a whole should not just be about two organisations merging, but everyone working together. Each organisation would keep its own identity and represent its members, but an umbrella body allows for shared best practice and increased influence when speaking to Government and associated bodies.
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IOG in Ireland Stages Demonstration on Pitch Surface Drainage Solutions
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(Published: Fri 8 Feb, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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Institute of Groundsmanship (I.O.G) Development officer for Ireland Mr. Donal Kearney has organised a demonstration day on pitch improvements on the Lannleire Gaelic Football Club football pitch in Dunleer Co. Louth in the Republic of Ireland.
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IOG: Investment in Sports Pitches must include high quality maintenance contracts
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(Published: Mon 4 Feb, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) has welcomed the Government’s announcement that a further £30m will be invested over the next three years in new sports pitches for the most needy sports colleges
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New money for school sports so pitches can be used in the evening and through the winter
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(Published: Fri 1 Feb, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The Government has today announced that it will invest £30 million in sports pitches at specialist sports colleges. We have added the release as a news story on the SAPCA web site, but I thought that you might like to see it immediately. The text from the Department for Children, School and Families is as follows. Needless to say, we will be contacting the Department and the Youth Sport Trust to see how we might assist them in ensuring the new facilities are constructed to the necessary high standards.
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Institute of Groundsmanship retain Bellenden Public Affairs
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(Published: Wed 30 Jan, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) has retained Bellenden Public Affairs to run its new programme of engagement with the Government, politicians and industry stakeholders.
The programme will aim to support the IOG as it builds recognition as ‘the’ leading professional organisation within the grounds management sector.
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IOG Launches its Online Level 2 Qualification!
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(Published: Mon 28 Jan, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The Institute of Groundsmanship have developed a unique system to provide learning for the award. All the knowledge required for each unit can be studied online. Each unit has a stand alone study course which can be accessed by anyone at home with internet facilities. This means that students can study for the award in their own time or time set aside by their employer that is convenient for all. Many ground-staff live and work well away from any land-based college and the opportunity of home study is very inviting.
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Congratulations!
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(Published: Thu 24 Jan, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The Institute of Groundsmanship is pleased to announce The Head of Marketing & Events, Siobhan Harper gave birth on Wednesday 23rd January 2008 to a baby boy, weighing 8lb 2oz . We are pleased to report that mother and baby are both doing well.
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IOG says Grounds Care Sector will Benefit from New Bingolotto Game
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(Published: Thu 24 Jan, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) is delighted to announce it will be amongst the beneficiaries of BingoLotto – a new TV game which will raise money for sport and the voluntary sector.
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IOG’s New Four-Tier Curriculum Sets a New Standard for Grounds Care Training
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(Published: Tue 22 Jan, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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In a major initiative that sets a new benchmark in the training, education and skills recognition of grounds professionals, the Institute of Groundsmanship has introduced a revised training course structure that has replaced the former Level 1-3 status with the four-tier Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced and Management structure.
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IOG Extends its Reach with the Appointment of Kevin Duffill as Sales Manager
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(Published: Thu 17 Jan, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) has appointed Kevin Duffill as Sales Manager. A new role at the IOG, Kevin’s remit is to support IOG services and maximise opportunities between the IOG, its corporate members and other key industry partners. Kevin will also take over as Sales Manager for the successful IOG Scotsturf exhibition, held annually in November at the Highland Hall, Edinburgh.
Aged 48 and based in Hockley, Essex, Kevin joins the IOG after 17 years with global consultants Accenture where he fulfilled a variety of roles across several commercial sectors, including leading conventional consulting projects but also taking responsibility for major business development initiatives.
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Cranfield University MSc Sports Surface Technology 5 year reunion event!
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(Published: Mon 14 Jan, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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SST MSc reunion event to be held on Friday 8th February at Cranfield University. The event will mark the 5th Anniversary of this successful and unique programme.
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Wimbledon’s Eddie Seaward Awarded MBE in New Year Honours List
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(Published: Tue 8 Jan, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) stalwart Eddie Seaward, head groundsman at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, Wimbledon, has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to sport in the New Year Honours List.
After 48 years as a ground professional – the latter 17 years as head groundsman at Wimbledon – Eddie oversees the preparation and maintenance of 41 grass and nine hard courts at the world renowned stadium, and in recent years has played a key role in the much-publicised multi-million pound redevelopment of its Centre Court.
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IOG Promotes 3.5 per cent Salary Increase in 2008 for Grounds Professionals
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(Published: Thu 3 Jan, 2008)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The IOG has recommended a 3.5 per cent increase in groundsmens’ national minimum salary bands for 2008 – above the national average for public sector employees and in-line with expected private sector increases.
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Malan powers Middlesex to finals
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(Published: Tue 8 Jul, 2008)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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Dawid Malan hits a memorable century as Middlesex beat Lancashire to take their place on Twenty20 finals day.
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South Africa target England pair
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(Published: Tue 8 Jul, 2008)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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South Africa coach Mickley Arthur says his team will target England's Ian Bell and Paul Collingwood when the first Test starts on Thursday.
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Barca block Ronaldinho from Games
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(Published: Tue 8 Jul, 2008)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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Barcelona refuse to allow Ronaldinho to play for Brazil at the Beijing Olympics despite saying he has no long-term future at the club.
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Beijing 'failing pollution test'
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(Published: Tue 8 Jul, 2008)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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With just one month to go until the Olympics, Beijing's air still falls short of international standards, BBC tests suggest.
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Van de Velde qualifies for Open
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(Published: Tue 8 Jul, 2008)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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Frenchman Jean van de Velde is one of 12 players to advance to this year's Open Championship from final local qualifying.
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Thaksin goes on trial
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(Published: Tue 8 Jul, 2008)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra goes on trial for corruption, almost two years after he was ousted in a coup.
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Khan sets heart on American coach
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(Published: Tue 8 Jul, 2008)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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Amir Khan says only an American coach can take his ring career to the next level.
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UK and International News
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Red faces in the White House as US insults Berlusconi
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(Published: Tue 8 Jul, 2008)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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The White House apologises to the Italian leader after describing him as a political "amateur" heading a "corrupt" government.
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Lampard wants to stay - Scolari
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(Published: Tue 8 Jul, 2008)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari says Inter Milan target Frank Lampard wants to stay at the London club.
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Liverpool target Spain star Villa
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(Published: Tue 8 Jul, 2008)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez admits Valencia striker David Villa is on his list of potential striker recruits.
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What do you want to talk about?
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(Published: Thu 3 Jul, 2008)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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What do you want the world to talk about?
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Annual report
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(Published: Tue 8 Jul, 2008)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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Do BBC executives deserve to be paid top dollar?
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Screaming brats
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(Published: Tue 8 Jul, 2008)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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Should children be banned from weddings?
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Climate 'shift'
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(Published: Tue 8 Jul, 2008)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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The G8 changes the length of the global warming racetrack
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Back to the '70s?
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(Published: Mon 7 Jul, 2008)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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Rising inflation and oil prices and an economic slowdown
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Anglican anger
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(Published: Tue 8 Jul, 2008)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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Women bishops debate plays on after crucial vote
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