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World & UK News: Greece's credit rating downgraded

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:05:15 GMT

An influential financial ratings agency has downgraded debt-crippled Greece deeper into junk territory.

World & UK Sport: British duo strike gold in Eindhoven

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:45:15 GMT

Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow ended Great Britain's 74-year wait for a female European Diving Championships title in Eindhoven.

World & UK Sport: Whelan reveals Reds' Martinez approach

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:45:17 GMT

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has given Liverpool permission to speak to manager Roberto Martinez, following an approach from the Carling Cup winners.

World & UK Sport: Broad keeps Windies in check

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:45:16 GMT

Stuart Broad and the rest of England's famed pace attack had to earn their successes on an attritional first day of the Investec Test series against West Indies at Lord's.

World & UK News: Bank shareholders voice frustration

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:05:16 GMT

Taxpayer-backed Lloyds Banking Group has faced frustrated calls from shareholders wanting to know when the lender expects to rebuild its battered share price.

World & UK News: PM issues warning on euro stability

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:05:15 GMT

David Cameron has warned fellow European leaders of the need for the eurozone to take "decisive action" to ensure stability in a high-level conference call to discuss the Greek crisis.

World & UK Sport: Snedeker makes light of missing clubs

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:45:18 GMT

In a history going back to 1964 the World Match Play Championship has never seen anything quite like Brandt Snedeker's victory over Thomas Bjorn in Spain.

World & UK Sport: Owen vows to play on

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:45:17 GMT

Former England striker Michael Owen has no intention of retiring following his release by Manchester United.

World & UK Sport: Reds won't rush decision on new boss

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:45:17 GMT

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre insists owners Fenway Sports Group are taking the advice of "pre-eminent people in football" in their quest to find the right man to replace Kenny Dalglish.

World & UK Sport: Olympic Flame handed over to London

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:45:16 GMT

The Olympic Flame has been handed over to London.

World & UK News: Peter Hain contempt case shelved

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:05:19 GMT

A court case which saw the Northern Ireland judiciary pitted against Westminster MPs has been shelved with both sides claiming moral victory.

World & UK News: Olympic Flame handed over to London

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:05:18 GMT

The Olympic Flame has been handed over to London.

World & UK News: Ahmadinejad 'blocked from Olympics'

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:05:18 GMT

Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claims he has been blocked by the UK authorities from attending the Olympic Games in London.

World & UK News: Singer Donna Summer dies, aged 63

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:05:17 GMT

Disco star Donna Summer has died aged 63, her publicist has said.

World & UK Sport: Odds slashed on Solskjaer to lead Villa

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:45:20 GMT

Former Manchester United star Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has rapidly emerged as a red-hot favourite to become the next Aston Villa manager.

World & UK Sport: Stoner announces retirement

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:45:19 GMT

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner has stunned the MotoGP paddock by announcing that he will retire at the end of the 2012 season.

World & UK Sport: Murray beaten in Rome

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:45:19 GMT

Andy Murray came off second-best against a determined Richard Gasquet in the Rome Masters.

World & UK Sport: BOA remove lifetime drugs ban

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:45:18 GMT

Former drugs cheats Dwain Chambers and David Millar have been formally cleared to take part in the London 2012 Olympics.

World & UK Sport: Cottagers agree new Diarra deal

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:45:17 GMT

Fulham have agreed a one-year contract extension with midfielder Mahamadou Diarra.

World & UK Sport: Final all that matters to Mata

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:45:17 GMT

Juan Mata has refused to even contemplate the prospect of playing in the Europa League next season ahead of Chelsea's Champions League final against Bayern Munich.

World & UK Sport: Barath and Chanderpaul lift tourists

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:45:14 GMT

West Indies remained on course for a competitive total after two sessions of graft against England's famed attack at Lord's.

World & UK News: Vauxhall deal secures future jobs

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:05:15 GMT

The future of a car factory has been secured for years after workers agreed to a "ground-breaking" pay and conditions deal clearing the way for investment worth £125 million.

World & UK Sport: Couch and Barrow eye Euro gold

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:45:18 GMT

Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow moved a step closer to ending Great Britain's 74-year wait for a women's European Diving Championships gold medal after qualifying first for the platform synchro in Eindhoven.

World & UK News: Peter Hain contempt case dropped

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:05:17 GMT

A contempt of court case taken against Labour MP Peter Hain over criticisms he made of a judge in Northern Ireland will not proceed, the High Court in Belfast has ruled.

World & UK News: Cameron 'told how to treat Murdoch'

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:05:16 GMT

News International executives briefed David Cameron on "what to say and how to say it" before he met Rupert Murdoch but he "refused to play ball", the Leveson Inquiry has been told.

All Sport: Gerrards Cross CC open with a draw

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Gerrards Cross CC 197-9 (60 overs) Farnham Royal CC 143-6 (50 overs) Match Drawn

World & UK Sport: Ayre: League results forced Dalglish out

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:45:17 GMT

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre insists they had to sack Kenny Dalglish because results did not match up to longer-term expectations.

World & UK Sport: Defoe attributes call-up to pre-season

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:45:17 GMT

Jermain Defoe thinks a gruelling pre-season training camp in France helped him break in to England's Euro 2012 squad.

World & UK News: New twist in solar tariff cuts saga

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:05:19 GMT

The Government is considering "tweaking" the start date for the next reduction in solar tariffs, Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey has said, insisting there would be no "massive change".

World & UK News: Two held over attack on woman, 93

Buckinghamshire Examiner — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:05:18 GMT

Police have arrested two people in connection with an attack on a 93-year-old woman who was severely beaten in her own home.