http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/ Uxbridge Gazette website for UK & West London news, sport and events in West London & more. en-gb Uxbridge Gazette http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/21/shunned-glitter-returns-to-thailand-113046-21577101/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:05:13 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/21/shunned-glitter-returns-to-thailand-113046-21577101/ Paedophile pop star Gary Glitter has returned to Thailand after being refused entry to Hong Kong, the Foreign Office said. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/21/airport-strikes-called-off-by-union-113046-21577013/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:35:13 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/21/airport-strikes-called-off-by-union-113046-21577013/ Fears of bank holiday weekend airport chaos have eased after a trade union announced it was suspending a series of planned strikes. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/21/glitter-running-out-of-options-113046-21576757/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:05:14 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/21/glitter-running-out-of-options-113046-21576757/ Paedophile pop star Gary Glitter is facing a return to Thailand only hours after he fled the country for Hong Kong. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/21/teenagers-get-gcse-results-113046-21576695/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:35:15 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/21/teenagers-get-gcse-results-113046-21576695/ Thousands of teenagers across the UK will receive their GCSE grades in what is expected to be another record year for results. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/21/bae-wins-3bn-ammunition-contract-113046-21576400/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:35:15 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/21/bae-wins-3bn-ammunition-contract-113046-21576400/ Arms giant BAE Systems has signed a 15-year deal with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to supply ammunition to British troops. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/21/call-to-scrap-national-census-113046-21576459/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:35:15 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/21/call-to-scrap-national-census-113046-21576459/ The national census is a £500 million waste of money and should be scrapped, a think tank has declared. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/21/row-over-cancelled-nhs-operations-113046-21576500/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:35:15 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/21/row-over-cancelled-nhs-operations-113046-21576500/ A dispute has broken out over the issue of cancelled operations after figures from the Conservatives suggested thousands of NHS patients had their surgery cancelled more than once. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/21/labour-mp-ann-cryer-to-step-down-113046-21576539/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:35:15 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/21/labour-mp-ann-cryer-to-step-down-113046-21576539/ Campaigning Labour MP Ann Cryer has announced she would step down from parliament at the next general election. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/21/tories-register-record-poll-lead-113046-21576351/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:35:14 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/21/tories-register-record-poll-lead-113046-21576351/ The Conservatives have raced into a record 24-point opinion poll lead among those certain to vote as Labour hit a 30-year-plus voter rating low. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/cole-saves-england-s-blushes-113046-21576182/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:15:14 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/cole-saves-england-s-blushes-113046-21576182/ Joe Cole scrambled an injury-time equaliser for unimpressive England as they drew 2-2 with the Czech Republic in their final warm-up game before the World Cup qualifying campaign. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/saddened-barwick-prepares-for-fa-exit-113046-21576136/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:15:13 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/saddened-barwick-prepares-for-fa-exit-113046-21576136/ Football Association chief executive Brian Barwick has expressed sadness after it was confirmed he will be leaving his post at Soho Square. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/wales-concede-late-winner-113046-21576041/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:45:14 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/wales-concede-late-winner-113046-21576041/ Georgia grabbed an injury-time winner through substitute Beka Gotsiridze as Wales were beaten 2-1 despite taking the lead through Jason Koumas' long-range drive. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/fa-chief-s-end-of-year-exit-confirmed-113046-21575996/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:45:13 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/fa-chief-s-end-of-year-exit-confirmed-113046-21575996/ Football Association chief executive Brian Barwick is to leave his post at the end of the year. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/mcgregor-the-hero-in-draw-113046-21575907/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:15:15 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/mcgregor-the-hero-in-draw-113046-21575907/ Scotland were grateful to substitute goalkeeper Allan McGregor for securing a goalless draw against 10-man Northern Ireland in Wednesday's friendly at Hampden Park. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/coles-saves-england-s-blushes-113046-21575860/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:15:14 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/coles-saves-england-s-blushes-113046-21575860/ Joe Cole scrambled an injury-time equaliser for unimpressive England as they drew 2-2 in their final warm-up game before the World Cup qualifying campaign against the Czech Republic. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/20/brown-hails-france-s-stance-on-war-113046-21575784/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:05:16 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/20/brown-hails-france-s-stance-on-war-113046-21575784/ Gordon Brown has praised President Nicolas Sarkozy's determination to carry on in Afghanistan, despite the loss of 10 French soldiers in a Taliban ambush. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/20/man-charged-with-murder-of-youth-113046-21575738/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:05:14 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/20/man-charged-with-murder-of-youth-113046-21575738/ A man has been charged over the killing of a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed in the neck, police said. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/20/queen-shocked-by-air-disaster-113046-21575627/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:35:14 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/20/queen-shocked-by-air-disaster-113046-21575627/ The Queen said she was "saddened to learn of the dreadful loss of life" after 149 people died in an air crash in Spain. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/silvestre-seals-surprise-gunners-move-113046-21575581/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:15:15 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/silvestre-seals-surprise-gunners-move-113046-21575581/ Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has bolstered his defensive options after the Gunners completed the signing of Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre for an undisclosed fee. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/20/terror-stereotype-wrong-says-mi5-113046-21575521/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:05:15 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/20/terror-stereotype-wrong-says-mi5-113046-21575521/ British security chiefs warned it was difficult to identify potential terrorists in the UK as they were "demographically unremarkable", according to a new report. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/irish-held-in-oslo-113046-21575391/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:45:16 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/irish-held-in-oslo-113046-21575391/ Robbie Keane's 34th international goal was enough only to claim a 1-1 draw for the Republic of Ireland as Norway staged an impressive fightback. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/reports-barwick-to-leave-fa-113046-21575360/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:45:14 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/reports-barwick-to-leave-fa-113046-21575360/ Chief executive Brian Barwick is to leave the Football Association, it has been reported. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/zenit-close-door-on-arshavin-move-113046-21575156/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:45:14 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/zenit-close-door-on-arshavin-move-113046-21575156/ Zenit St Petersburg claim to have closed the door on Andrei Arshavin's proposed transfer to Tottenham. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/20/glitter-refused-entry-to-hong-kong-113046-21575105/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:35:14 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/20/glitter-refused-entry-to-hong-kong-113046-21575105/ Paedophile pop star Gary Glitter has been denied entry into Hong Kong by Chinese authorities after flying to the country from Thailand, the Foreign Office said. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/zenit-close-door-on-arshavin-switch-113046-21575016/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:15:14 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/zenit-close-door-on-arshavin-switch-113046-21575016/ Zenit St Petersburg have ruled out selling striker Andrei Arshavin to Tottenham before the transfer window closes. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/20/evacuation-after-pool-chemical-leak-113046-21574998/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:05:16 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/20/evacuation-after-pool-chemical-leak-113046-21574998/ Two children were taken to hospital suffering from breathing difficulties after a chemical leak at a swimming pool, the fire service said. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/20/leak-prompts-uk-gas-price-hike-113046-21574947/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:05:15 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/20/leak-prompts-uk-gas-price-hike-113046-21574947/ UK wholesale gas prices have soared by more than 14% after a leak on a North Sea pipeline prompted fears about supplies this winter. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/20/labour-will-win-election-says-brown-113046-21574809/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:35:18 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/20/labour-will-win-election-says-brown-113046-21574809/ A defiant Gordon Brown claims Labour will win the next general election, despite the political and economic turbulence of recent months. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/20/council-bosses-ready-for-talks-113046-21574840/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:35:18 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/20/council-bosses-ready-for-talks-113046-21574840/ Council bosses have insisted they are still prepared to talk to unions after an estimated 150,000 local government workers staged a one-day walkut over pay. http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/bruce-denies-carr-rumour-113046-21574648/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:15:15 GMT http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/20/bruce-denies-carr-rumour-113046-21574648/ Wigan manager Steve Bruce insists he has no interest in signing former Newcastle defender Stephen Carr - and denies Michael Brown may be leaving the JJB Stadium.