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11/06/2013
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Sir Henry Cecil Dies Aged 70
Sir Henry Cecil, renowned champion horse trainer, has died aged 70.
Described as "the greatest trainer of all time", Cecil was a 10-time champion Flat trainer and was responsible for 25 British Classics winners and had 75 successes at Royal Ascot.
Warren Place Stables confirmed his passing in a statement on Cecils website. He had been diagnosed with cancer some six years ago.
Unions To Ballot BBC Staff Over Further Strike Action
Broadcasting unions have rejected a flat-rate pay increase offered by the BBC, saying they will now ballot for further strike action.
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Bectu said they will urge BBC employees to vote for industrial action when ballots open on 14 June.
General secretary of Bectu, Gerry Morrissey described the £650 pay increase offered to all staff as an insult.
Def Leppard Guitarist To Tour Despite Cancer Diagnosis
Vivian Campbell, guitarist of the band Def Leppard, has said that he stills plans to tour with the band this summer despite a recent cancer diagnosis.
Campbell revealed he has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
"If you're going to have a cancer, Hodgie's is the one to have," the 50-year-old guitarist joked in a statement. "[It] has an over-80% cure rate." Campbell is already one-third of the way through a six-month chemotherapy scheme and said he is "feeling rather spiffy, all things considered".
(MH/CD)
Sir Henry Cecil, renowned champion horse trainer, has died aged 70.
Described as "the greatest trainer of all time", Cecil was a 10-time champion Flat trainer and was responsible for 25 British Classics winners and had 75 successes at Royal Ascot.
Warren Place Stables confirmed his passing in a statement on Cecils website. He had been diagnosed with cancer some six years ago.
Unions To Ballot BBC Staff Over Further Strike Action
Broadcasting unions have rejected a flat-rate pay increase offered by the BBC, saying they will now ballot for further strike action.
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Bectu said they will urge BBC employees to vote for industrial action when ballots open on 14 June.
General secretary of Bectu, Gerry Morrissey described the £650 pay increase offered to all staff as an insult.
Def Leppard Guitarist To Tour Despite Cancer Diagnosis
Vivian Campbell, guitarist of the band Def Leppard, has said that he stills plans to tour with the band this summer despite a recent cancer diagnosis.
Campbell revealed he has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
"If you're going to have a cancer, Hodgie's is the one to have," the 50-year-old guitarist joked in a statement. "[It] has an over-80% cure rate." Campbell is already one-third of the way through a six-month chemotherapy scheme and said he is "feeling rather spiffy, all things considered".
(MH/CD)
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