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Gulf oil disaster costs BP £5.2bn

Gulf oil disaster costs BP £5.2bn

Oil giant BP has said that the cost of tackling the Gulf of Mexico disaster had risen to 8 billion US dollars (£5.2 billion) so far.

Buses and bikes to help in strike

Buses and bikes to help in strike

Details of a "major effort" to help people get to work during a strike by London Underground workers have been unveiled, including extra buses, escorted bike rides and more river journeys.

Legionnaires' caught from compost

Legionnaires' caught from compost

A hidden danger in the garden has been highlighted by the case of a man who contracted Legionnaires' disease from handling compost.





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Wales ready to shine - Toshack

Wales ready to shine - Toshack

John Toshack believes his overhaul of the Wales side can bear fruit in the forthcoming Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.

Keane hungry to right wrongs

Keane hungry to right wrongs

Robbie Keane will channel the bitter disappointment of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup exit into the quest for Euro 2012 qualification.

Naismith named in Scotland side

Naismith named in Scotland side

Steven Naismith will start for Scotland in their opening Euro 2012 opener against Lithuania as Craig Levein left James McFadden out of his first competitive line-up.




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