KGB bid to take scientist Lovell

SOVIET spymasters tried to force a top British scientist to defect at the height of the Cold War.

Sir Bernard Lovell, the man behind the Jodrell Bank observatory, today reveals he was a secret adviser to the British military - and that he was prevented from leaving the Soviet Union during a visit in the 1960s.

 



The £4m home Phil Neville can't sell

The £4m home Phil Neville can't sell 6 comments

Footballer Phil Neville has become the latest victim of the credit crunch - he's been forced to slash the asking price of his luxury home by £500,000.

Hedman turns down City move

Hedman turns down City move 29 comments

FORMER Sweden goalkeeper Magnus Hedman has turned down the chance to join Manchester City on loan as cover for the injured Joe Hart.

Death-rate shame of hospitals revealed

SIX out of the 10 Greater Manchester hospital trusts have some of the highest death rates in the country, figures reveal.

Living the Green Life 18 comments

Follow the MEN's resident eco-warrior Ben Hughes as he lives the green life and see how you and your business can get involved in helping the environment.

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