“Motorcyclists are uncongenial” (Mon, 08 Feb 2010)
A website moderator for a national cycling body has exposed the irrational depths of anti-motorcycle bigotry in the group with an unintentionally comical rant. In a searingly smug denouncement of all traffic except for cycles, the moderator for CTC brands...
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Electric racing at war: conflicting statements from Isle of Man and TTXGP (Mon, 08 Feb 2010)
The battle for custody of electric racing has taken a new turn, with Isle of Man government and TTXGP organisers issuing conflicting statements as to the reasons for the split. The Isle of Man cites TTXGP’s plans for a Paris...
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MCN awards winners in full (Mon, 08 Feb 2010)
Here is the full list of winners of the prestigious MCN Awards announced at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show. Check out Wednesday’s Motorcycle News for the full story behind the winners.  Award: Biking HeroWinner: Bob Brown – former Police...
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Video: Ducati Multistrada 1200 spotted testing (Mon, 08 Feb 2010)
While filming a bike test in Italy, MCN's photographer Ian Jubb and road tester Adam Child spotted the new Multistrada 1200 testing on the road...     Latest news on the Ducati Multistrada 1200 MCN Show Video: Ducati Multistrada 1200 Ducati Multistrada 1200 prices confirmed...
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Harley-Davidson donate bikes to Haiti (Mon, 08 Feb 2010)
Harley-Davidson is donating 28 new Buell and Harley-Davidson motorcycles to assist with the Haiti earthquake disaster. The bikes are being shipped to the disaster zone from the Dominican Republic where H-D has a facility. “Our thoughts are with all of those...
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Video: Yamaha TZR250 built at Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show (Mon, 08 Feb 2010)
A two-stroke restoration specialist built a Yamaha TZR250 3XV from the ground up in four days at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show - and started it first kick on the final day. Wayne Pipe of Cider County Strokers does...
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The Cat votes for BMW S1000RR (Mon, 08 Feb 2010)
Danny John-Jules voted the BMW S1000RR the best bike of the MCN Motorcycle Show. The Red Dwarf star said: “I like the look of it and it will probably be good. It’s a bit weird seeing a BMW without Old...
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Video: Suzuki Gladius longterm review - 'highly recommended' (Mon, 08 Feb 2010)
MCN's longterm test fleet 2009-2010 includes the Suzuki Gladius. Watch the video for MCN news reporter Chris Newbigging's report on life with the capable v-twin all-rounder.      Find a Suzuki Gladius for sale Read the Suzuki Gladius review http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1119137831http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=711881422 // By use of...
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Jackson medic denies manslaughter (Tue, 09 Feb 2010)
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.
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MPs to decide on vote referendum (Tue, 09 Feb 2010)
MPs are to vote on Gordon Brown's plan for a referendum on changing Britain's "first past the post" voting system.
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Ice 'probable cause' of BA crash (Tue, 09 Feb 2010)
The fault which caused a plane to crash land at Heathrow airport in January 2008 was "unrecognised", a report says.
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BBC to reveal total performer pay (Tue, 09 Feb 2010)
The BBC is to reveal the total amount paid to its performers who broadcast on radio and television.
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UK soldier killed in Afghanistan (Mon, 08 Feb 2010)
A UK soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment has been killed by an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says.
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Haitian 'lasts 28 days in rubble' (Tue, 09 Feb 2010)
The family of a Haitian man says he has survived four weeks under rubble since the devastating quake hit of 12 January.
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Better worker rights laws urged (Tue, 09 Feb 2010)
Laws protecting workers' rights need to be improved to properly tackle poverty, a charity says.
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Teacher qualifications 'too low' (Tue, 09 Feb 2010)
MPs say entry requirements for teacher training courses in England are too low and damage the status of the profession.
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