Pakistani 'terror group' in UK ban
A "prolific terrorist organisation" based in Pakistan has become the ninth outfit to be banned from operating in the UK. Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) had carried out bombings across Pakistan and...
View ArticleSurvey shows 'worst streets' areas
The millions who motor to Blackpool for their holidays are having to contend with some of the worst road conditions in the UK, an AA survey shows. The Lancashire resort - along with Oldham in Greater...
View ArticleGovernment could helm flu vaccine
GPs could be forced to hand over control of ordering flu vaccine after complaints about this year's programme, the Government's director of immunisation has suggested. Professor David Salisbury said...
View ArticleLabour fails in bid to save EMA
Plans to scrap the controversial Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) are set to proceed unabated despite clashes in the Commons and protests on the streets. This comes after a bid by Labour to...
View ArticleArrest made in Joanna murder hunt
A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Joanna Yeates, Avon and Somerset Police has said. The 25-year-old's body was found on Longwood Lane, Failand, North Somerset, on...
View ArticleJobCentre staff in two-day strike
Thousands of workers in Jobcentre Plus call centres are staging a 48-hour strike in a row over working conditions and claims of "excessive monitoring". Members of the Public and Commercial Services...
View ArticleGPs could lose flu vaccine control
GPs could be forced to hand over control of ordering flu vaccine after complaints about this year's programme, the Government's director of immunisation has suggested. Professor David Salisbury said...
View ArticleTwo-year-old attacked by pet dog
A two-year-old boy is being treated in hospital for facial injuries after being mauled by his family's pet dog. The toddler was attacked by the animal, a Japanese Akita, in Hailsham, East Sussex, on...
View ArticlePM 'reneged on girl's care pledge'
David Cameron is "very concerned" after the parents of a disabled girl claimed they may have to put their daughter in care after the Prime Minister went back on a pre-election pledge. Six-year-old...
View ArticleReport questions Pearl murder trial
Four men including a British national who were imprisoned for killing Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl were not present during his beheading but were convicted of murder because Pakistani...
View ArticleMan held on suspicion of Jo murder
A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Joanna Yeates, Avon and Somerset Police said. The 25-year-old's body was found on Longwood Lane, Failand, North Somerset, on Christmas...
View ArticleFigures reveal 5% fall in crimes
The number of crimes fell by 5% from 9.9 million to 9.4 million in the year to last September compared with the previous 12 months, a report has revealed. But levels of violent crime and burglary...
View ArticleMPs to be asked to give up pay rise
MPs are to be asked to give up a 1% pay rise ordered by the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB), it has been announced. Leader of the House Sir George Young said a resolution would be put before the...
View ArticleBig increase in UK car production
Car production accelerated ahead last year, making a big recovery after a slump in 2009, new figures have revealed. A total of 1.27 million cars were produced in the UK - a 27.1% increase on the 2009...
View ArticleHoneymoon murder accused 'stressed'
A businessman accused of ordering the murder of his new wife is suffering from acute stress, a court has heard. Shrien Dewani, 31, is accused of hiring a hitman to kill Anni, 28, on their honeymoon in...
View ArticleWarehouse robbers fail in appeal
Four men jailed over a £1.75 million Heathrow warehouse heist after being found guilty in a historic trial without a jury have lost appeals against their convictions. John Twomey, Peter Blake, Barry...
View ArticleTesler loses extradition appeal
The High Court has refused to block the extradition of British solicitor Jeffrey Tesler to the US, where he faces corruption charges. Tesler, 62, a dual British and Israeli national, is accused by the...
View ArticleOne-year link to inmates vote plan
Downing Street has insisted the "minimum number" of prisoners will be given the vote amid signs of a Government U-turn on the controversial issue. Speculation has been growing that ministers are...
View ArticleArrest pleases murdered Jo's family
The father of Joanna Yeates has welcomed news that a 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her. The suspect was held at an undisclosed location "early this morning" by detectives...
View ArticleMan held in Koran burning inquiry
A man has been arrested after a Koran was allegedly burned during an anti-Islamic rant, police have said. He was reported to have stood on a street in Carlisle city centre on Wednesday making...
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