Fat Map of Britain shows obesity spreading south

The UK north south divide in economy and health still exists but this new 'fat map' of Britain seems to indicate that the south is now succumbing the obesity problem that has seen some areas of the UK having up to...

Inmates 'sleeping in toilet area'

Prisoners are having to sleep in the toilet area of their cells to ease overcrowding at a jail in northern England, a watchdog said in a report on Tuesday. " HM Inspectorate of Prisons found Doncaster jail held almost 200 more inmates than it had been intended for. ...

Quality field lines up for tough British cycling championship

British cycling has been somewhat resurgent in the past few years -- maybe a peripheral effect of the Lance Armstrong era. I don't know much about the British scene other than the fact that Malcom Elliott is still...

Thompson finishes playing career

" Thompson finishes playing career Thompson made 551 club appearances in 17 years (Getty) Leeds United club captain Alan Thompson has announced his immediate...

Doncaster Rovers 1-0 Leeds United

Disaster for Leeds, another year in League One." By Aimee Lewis Hayter scores his first goal for Doncaster since January James Hayter's...

Leeds eye 'fantastic achievement'

Let's not get too far ahead, it needs to be won first, but if they hadn't had the 15 point deduction, they would be one point behind Swansea in an automatic promotion place, and nine ahead of Forest, who go up....

Ticket sales suspended at Rovers

It seems ridicluous that there are empty seats and people willing to pay for them, but the fooball league won't allow it." Ticket sales suspended at Rovers Leeds fans have...

Robinson joy at Leeds deal

"Leeds United's new signing Andy Robinson says he is delighted to be moving to a "massive club". United won the race to sign the Swansea City midfielder after he shunned a new contract at The Liberty Stadium.Robinson had wanted to wait on a decision until after the League...

Result: Doncaster 5 v 1 Southend

Leeds will play Doncaster in the final" Doncaster v Southend (Agg 5-1) LEAGUE ONE PLAY-OFF SEMI-FINAL SECOND LEG (AGG 0-0)Venue: Keepmoat Stadium Date: Friday 16 May Kick-off: 1945 BST...

Leeds set to hear points verdict

Leeds will have to settle for the play-offs."Leeds points appeal unsuccessful McAllister's side head for the play-offs after Thursday's verdict Leeds United have failed in their bid to claim back the 15 points they were deducted by the Football League. The decision by...

Hundreds of Britons hit by flood risk

"Britain was yesterday gripped by more floods as heavy rain and winds sparked chaos on roads and railways and left householders washed out again. "

'Facebook' up for auction

"A 17th century book about the execution of Gunpowder Plot conspirator father Henry Garnet believed to be bound in the priest's own skin is to go under the hammer. Some people claim to see an image of the priest's...

U.K. Kids Get RFID Chips In School Uniforms

I think this story is best summed up by 'We're treating schoolchildren like we treat our criminals'.Considering police in Canada don't even have the right to fingerprint you, even if you're arrested, this is shocking to me."Ten schoolchildren in the United Kingdom are being...

At-risk Post Office outlets named

"The Post Office has announced the first 180 branches chosen for closure under plans to shut 2,500 by the end of 2008. Some 58 branches have been earmarked in Kent, 77 in the East Midlands and 45 in the East Yorkshire area. Another 35 branches could be replaced by "outreach...

£800 million for flood Prevention Announced

Update: After the floods - Hull struggles with interest rate rises "Gordon Brown has promised to increase funding for flood prevention from £600 million to £800 million. Speaking during today's Prime Minister's Questions, he said: "To increase the flood prevention...

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