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Bet row death man admits attack
A 37-year-old man who denied manslaughter after a betting shop manager died of a heart attack admits a lesser charge of affray.
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Spink is top dog in Westminster
UKIP MP Bob Spink wins the Westminster dog of the year competition with his two greyhounds.
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New plans for Walthamstow stadium
A multiplex cinema and bowling alley are included in new plans submitted for the redevelopment of a former dog track.
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Is there life in the old dog yet?
After 75 years, east London's famous Walthamstow stadium faces closure. So has a night at the dogs run its course?
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Dog track hosts last planned race
Campaigners hope for a reprieve as Walthamstow stadium hosts its last planned greyhound race.
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Final punt for famous dog track
Walthamstow greyhound track is set to host its final race night before being sold to developers
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In pictures: Walthamstow Stadium
Images of the famous Walthamstow Stadium, in East London, where greyhounds will race for the final time on Saturday.
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The 08 Olympics... 1908, that is
One hundred years ago London hosted the Fourth Olympiad. It was a hastily organised affair, after Italy pulled out following the eruption of Vesuvius. Oh, and Britain won 56 golds.
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Doubt over Walthamstow rescue bid
Developers say an offer for the famous dog track in east London is not "genuinely viable".
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Novices send experts to the dogs
Picking a dog at random could be just as effective as the form guide in greyhound racing, a study suggests.
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Walthamstow race track to close
Walthamstow Stadium, home to famous dog track, is to shut down after 75 years.
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Good Friday opening a dead cert?
As bookmakers are allowed to open their doors for the first time on Good Friday, one shop's punters give their views of the holy day's offerings.
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Flight of fancy
With the glamour of a million-dollar race in Sun City looming, pigeon-racing has come a long way from its working class roots. But for one man, it's not about the prize money.
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Retired greyhounds are abandoned
There is a rise in the number of greyhounds being dumped at the end of their racing lives.
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Animal campaigners picket hotel
Anti-dog racing protesters picket a hotel where an annual awards ceremony for greyhound racing is being held.
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Wearside: Year in review 2007
BBC Online looks at some of the stories that made the news in Wearside in 2007.
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More than 400 greyhounds rehomed
A kennels for retired greyhounds rehomes 416 dogs within 18 months of opening.
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Greyhound sport 'needs to change'
A review of greyhound racing by Lord Donoghue calls for better welfare and a new governing body.
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Greyhound racing 'needs change'
Lord Donoghue unveils his review into the sport of greyhound racing later today.
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Badly treated dogs head to Jersey
Jersey's Greyhound Rescue centre is gearing up for the arrival of three more dogs, which have been badly treated.
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