Category Archives: United Kingdom
Red light shone at Olympic flame plane
Police are investigating a report that a red light was shone at the plane carrying the Olympic flame as it came in to land in Britain. Related Stories What ticket shortage? Packages still unsold – at £4,500 per person – UK RSS Feed
Weymouth missing fisherman search called off
A search for two missing fishermen was called off today as rescue teams found their stricken vessel and its liferaft on the sea bed. Related Stories One man finds a job – 2.63 million to go … ‘Britain’s rudest shop’ to shut after 170 years Sectarian bullying still rife in Northern Ireland workplaces Let the … Continue reading
Hopes fading for missing fisherman
Hopes are fading for two missing fisherman whose boat vanished at sea after a body believed to be that of their third crew member was recovered by coastguard search teams. Related Stories Unpopular kings give sour taste to Queen’s Jubilee lunch at Windsor One man finds a job – 2.63 million to go … ‘Britain’s … Continue reading
Police probe Sky over rape victim’s name
Police have interviewed staff at Sky News after the broadcaster published the name of the teenager raped by the Sheffield United footballer Ched Evans. Related Stories Abu Qatada could be freed by end of the month Abu Qatada could be bailed by end of the month Ryan Giggs settles phone hacking claim Labour MP’s wife … Continue reading
Abu Qatada could be freed by end of the month
Jordanian terror suspect Abu Qatada could be freed on bail by the end of the month. Related Stories Children’s memorial theft condemned Skippers in £1 million confiscation orders Juror fined £450 after smoking cannabis on rape trial lunch break Abu Qatada could be bailed by end of the month Ryan Giggs settles phone hacking claim … Continue reading
Private university regulation ‘a mess’
A scheme to fund more student places at private universities is under fire after the Universities minister, David Willetts, admitted that no checks are made on whether undergraduates complete their course. Related Stories Teachers in regions may be paid less – UK RSS Feed
Solar panel subsidy cuts halted by ministers
Moves to cut subsidies for fitting solar panels on homes were halted by ministers today following warnings that the planned reductions threatened Britain’s hopes of hitting targets for renewable energy production. Related Stories David Cameron’s allies take control from critics in rebel Tory group David Cameron to tell François Hollande austerity works – but King … Continue reading
