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Date: 18th December 2004
Service: CEEFAX
Region: East
Original Broadcast Channel: BBC2
Current Page: 148
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P148 CEEFAX 2 148 Sat 18 Dec 16:54/18' +/////////////////////////,& The European Union's decision to begin negotiations with Turkey to join the EUhas been welcomed by the newspapers. For the Telegraph, the Prime Minister has rightly recognised the strategic importance of reaching out to a moderate, secular Muslim nation. The Times believes that Turkey's admission would send a signal of the EU's commitment to diversity and universal values. But the Independent says the conditionsare unprecedented in their toughness. 1/4 Home news digest 141World digest 142News Index 102Flash 150Regional 160Latest LocalNews Wjather Main Menu
P148 CEEFAX 2 148 Sat 18 Dec 16:53/23Pictures of David Blunkett's ex lover, Kimberly Quinn leaving hospital after her treatment for complications during her pregnancy are on many front pages. Inside they ask if the inquiry into whether the former Home Secretary fast-tracked a visa application will show his account of events was misleading. Thj Telegraph says a report discloses he and his officials acted on a letter saying the nanny faced a 12-month wait.The Guardian says evidence of what action they requested has disappeared. 2/4 Home news digest 141World digest 142News Index 102Flash 150Regional 160Latest LocalNews Weather Main Menu
P148 CEEFAX 2 148 Sat 18 Dec 16:53/10The Mail starts the Christmas party games by playing the £1 Scrooge test. It says it decided to send a surprise gift of a cheque for just £1 to 100 of the UK's richest and most famous. The cheque, issued in the name of a small London company not connected withthe paper, was posted in a plain envelope with no explanation. Among the 10 who banked their windfall,it says, werj Cherie Blair - though nother husband - and thj television presenter, Chris Tarrant. 3/4 Home news digest 141World digest 142News Index 102Flash 150Regional 160Latest LocalNews Wjather Main Menu
P148 CEEFAX 2 148 Sat 18 Dec 16:52/14Retailers are said to be praying for shoppers after a disappointing festive season so far. The Express, in its main story, says hard-hit stores are desperately prayingfor a shopping bonanza on the last Saturday before Christmas. The Financial Times says shops are expecting a big rush as men, leaving their presentJbuying late, get round tobuying gifts for their partners. Shops stocking lingerie, perfume and jewellery are feeling hopeful, it says. 4/4 Home news digest 141World digest 142News Index 1p2 Flash 150Regional 160Latest LocalNews Wjather Main Menu