PA Morning Bulletin: Friday, November 7

LONDON, UK, November 7 -- From THE PRESS ASSOCIATION at 0820. Visit www.pamediapoint.press.net for our picture diary and more.

COMING UP

The Prince of Wales was visiting Oman today after he dramatically named himself as the senior Royal accused of involvement in an allegedly compromising incident witnessed by a servant.

The Old Bailey murder trial of Ian Huntley was today hearing further details of the prosecution opening. Trial listed to continue at 1030.

Post-mortem examinations were being carried out today on the bodies of a husband and wife found shot dead at close range at their isolated country business. 1100 press conference at Bodmin Police Station.

A teenager was appearing before a crown court today charged in connection with the death of an elderly garage owner who was run over as he tried to stop a carjacking.

A man attempting to hike naked from Lands End to John O'Groats was appearing in court for trial today accused of breach of the peace. 1000 Dingwall Sheriff Court, Ross-shire.

Buckingham Palace was rocking and rolling today as musicians Jools Holland and Dave Gilmour were taking a bow before the Queen. 1100 Buckingham Palace.

New father Sir Paul McCartney was heading celebrations to mark the Russian Revolution today.

Cherie Booth was today giving her support to the campaign to raise funds for Europe's first purpose-built Breast Cancer Prevention Centre. 1500 Nightingale Centre, Withington Hospital, Nell Lane, Didsbury, Manchester.

A thanksgiving service for the Right Rev Jim Thompson, former Bishop of Bath and Wells, was taking place today.1400 Wells Cathedral.

Australian Prime Minister John Howard is leaving for Britain today for a six-day visit.

Home Office minister Hazel Blears and TV presenter David Dickinson launch a campaign to help students protect their belongings and deter criminals. 1140: Whitworth Building, University of Manchester, Oxford Road.

PARLIAMENT

Commons:

Not sitting.

Lords:

Wild Mammals Protection (Amendment) Bill, report.

Postal Services Act (Consequential Modifications) Order.

Taxation (Information) Bill, committee.

Dental Auxiliaries (Amendment) Regulations.

Fishing Vessels (Decomissioning) Scheme.

Debate on constitutional reform.

HIGH COURT

1400: Judgment on how much damages are payable to Catherine Zeta Jones and husband Michael Douglas against celebrity magazine Hello! which published unauthorised photographs of their wedding. The couple are claiming £600,000.

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NEWS ALREADY IN

Charles dismisses servant allegation - Anthrax alert shuts US post centres - Cannabis medicines may help treat MS - New law to crack down on road chaos

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CITY ROUND-UP

Car giant Vauxhall halved its pre-tax losses last year to £51.4 million in the face of continued strong competition in the industry, the company reported today.

The Department of Work and Pensions makes errors in about a fifth of all the decisions it makes on whether people are eligible for benefits, according to a report out today.

Companies reporting results today include: Interims: QXL Ricardo. AGMs: Invox, Pochin's, Quayle Munro, Thomas Walker

FINANCE

FTSE 100 Index is UP 23.4 points at 4347.6 by 0815. Pound buys 1.6669 US dollars and 1.4588 euros.

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SPORT

SOCCER: FA Cup 1st rd (1945): Thurrock v Luton.

Hampden Park, Glasgow: Scotland squad for Euro 2004 play-off against Holland to be announced (1500).

CRICKET: First one-day international, Chittagong: Bangladesh v England.

First Test, Harare: Zimbabwe v West Indies.

RUGBY UNION: Celtic League: Borders v Neath/Swansea (1930). Cardiff v Gwent Dragons (1905). Celtic Warriors v Glasgow (1915). Edinburgh v Munster (1930). Leinster v Llanelli (1935).

AUTO: Rally of Great Britain.

BOXING: Sheffield: Vacant IBF light-heavyweight title: Clinton Woods (Sheffield) v Glencoffe Johnson (USA). .

GOLF: San Roque: Seve Trophy. Houston: Tour Championship. Remevra: Women's Commonwealth tournament.

TENNIS: Los Angeles: WTA Championships.

ICE HOCKEY: Elite League (two matches).

RACING: Doncaster. Hexham. Uttoxeter.

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PRESS DIGEST

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TIMES: BREAST CANCER DEADLIER FOR CAREER WOMEN

Professional women are 50 per cent more likely to die from breast cancer than those from lower social classes, according to government figures.

TELEGRAPH: LABOUR FEUD BURSTS INTO THE OPEN AS HOWARD ELECTION ENDS TORY WAR

The political outlook for the Tories and Labour switched dramatically yesterday when Michael Howard was "crowned" unopposed as Conservative leader and simmering tensions between Gordon Brown and Tony Blair burst into the open.

INDEPENDENT: THE DAY GORDON WENT PUBLIC

The strained relationship between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown plunged to a new low yesterday when the Chancellor went public in his criticism of the Prime Minister for the first time.

FINANCIAL TIMES: RATE RISE AIMS TO CHECK SPENDING

The Bank of England yesterday raised its primary interest rate for the first time in almost four years, but sought to calm fears that this signalled the start of a rapid series of increases.

GUARDIAN: BEHIND THE SMILES - IT'S WAR

The power battle for dominance of the government intensified yesterday after Tony Blair marshalled cabinet support to face down Gordon Brown over the controversial issue of identity cards.

EXPRESS: THEIR CLOTHES WERE CUT OFF

The Manchester United shirts worn by Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman were found burnt and dumped in a bin with Ian Huntley's fingerprints on the liner concealing them, the Old Bailey heard yesterday.

MAIL: SHIRTS WERE CUT FROM THEIR BODIES

The charred remnants of Holly and Jessica's Manchester United shirts were found in a bin mixed with hairs matching those of Ian Huntley, a jury heard yesterday.

MIRROR: HUNTLEY'S HAIR IN BIN WITH GIRLS' CLOTHES

The clothes of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman were found partially burned in a rubbish bin at the school where Ian Huntley was caretaker, a court heard yesterday.

SUN: HUNTLEY'S HAIR MIXED IN WITH THE GIRLS' CLOTHING

Ian Huntley's hair was found with the burned remains of Man United shirts worn by Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, a jury heard yesterday.

STAR: ALL THEIR CLOTHES WERE CUT OFF

The Manchester United shirts worn by Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman had been cut off their bodies - along with their shorts and underwear.

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MEDIA NEWS

Newspaper 'to fight injunction' - Soham judge warns media on fair reporting - Disney: Currying favour with the Press

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