Category Archives: United Kingdom
Mum on the road… in a 44-ton lorry
Lyndsey Graham is having a parallel parking nightmare at the supermarket. Her two-year-old, Dylan, is squawking from his car seat, a shaft of sunlight is dazzling her eyes and the bay she is backing into seems designed for a vehicle half the size. Related Stories Supermarket run in a 44-tonne lorry – UK RSS Feed
Protests erupt at Syrian embassies around the world
Angry scenes erupted outside the Syrian embassy in London today just hours after a number of demonstrators were arrested for storming into the building. Related Stories 1,000 people expected in marches Protesters attack Syrian embassy Britain braced for snow chaos Search for ‘cruise-fall’ Briton Fire crews tackle Mayfair blaze – UK RSS Feed
Fire crews tackle Mayfair blaze
One hundred firefighters are tackling a blaze in one of London’s most exclusive streets. Related Stories Briton falls off cruise ship on way to Mexico 1,000 people expected in marches Protesters attack Syrian embassy Britain braced for snow chaos Search for ‘cruise-fall’ Briton – UK RSS Feed
Osborne’s £30,000 refurb bill
The Chancellor, George Osborne, spent more than £30,000 of public money on refurbishing 11 Downing Street and his Number 10 flat. Related Stories Point of order, Mr Speaker: Please stop speaking Britain’s first benefit refugees Cash crisis slows justice for the vulnerable at Court of Protection ‘There is a point where Islanders will say to … Continue reading
Briton falls off cruise ship on way to Mexico
A British passenger on the world’s biggest cruise ship is missing after falling overboard in the dark as the vessel approached Mexico. Related Stories Mother of six killed in collision Science behind the big freeze: is climate change bringing the Arctic to Europe? A million taxpayers face £100 fine for late returns Churchmen close ranks … Continue reading
Science behind the big freeze: is climate change bringing the Arctic to Europe?
The bitterly cold weather sweeping Britain and the rest of Europe has been linked by scientists with the ice-free seas of the Arctic, where global warming is exerting its greatest influence. – UK RSS Feed
‘Human error’ as crime victim mail addresses shared
The Metropolitan Police accidentally shared the email addresses of more than 1,000 victims of crime with others. Related Stories ‘Tighten control’ for undercover police operations Police probe Times email hacking claim Teenager found guilty of murdering schoolboy Justice Secretary warning on longer jail terms CPS to announce decision over Chris Huhne case tomorrow – UK … Continue reading
Migrants must be the right people, says minister
High-earning migrants and promising student entrepreneurs will find it easier to work in Britain as the Government aims to ensure only “the right people are coming here”, the Immigration Minister said today. Related Stories Dishonour will mean little to a man who chose friends carefully Goodwin’s honour was upheld in 2009.So what changed? Labour needs … Continue reading
Teenager found guilty of murdering schoolboy
A teenager has been found guilty of murdering a school friend he claimed had pestered him for sex. Related Stories ‘Tighten control’ for undercover police operations Police probe Times email hacking claim ‘Human error’ as crime victim mail addresses shared Justice Secretary warning on longer jail terms CPS to announce decision over Chris Huhne case … Continue reading
CPS to announce decision over Chris Huhne case tomorrow
Energy Secretary Chris Huhne will learn tomorrow if he is to face charges over allegations that his ex-wife accepted speeding penalty points on his behalf. Related Stories ‘Tighten control’ for undercover police operations Police probe Times email hacking claim ‘Human error’ as crime victim mail addresses shared Teenager found guilty of murdering schoolboy Justice Secretary … Continue reading
