Aug
2008
Articles from 25th Aug 2008
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Cuts 'leave black youths to die'
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
An independent adviser to the Home Office has accused politicians of "leaving black youths to die" by cutting funding to community groups. Read
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Toddler shot in head with airgun
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
An 18-month-old boy was critically ill in hospital after he was shot in the head with an airgun. Read
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Downturn worst since 1970s, says Bean
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
The economic downturn is the worst since the 1970s and could "drag on for some considerable time", one of Britain's most senior economists said today. Read
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Tories promise sport cash
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
Britain's potential Olympians could benefit from more than £58 million in extra funding annually under a Tory overhaul of the National Lottery. Read
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Triumphant return for Team GB
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
Britain's Olympic stars have arrived back in the UK to a heroes welcome. Read
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Officer on attempted murder charge
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
A police officer has appeared in court with three teenagers charged with attempted murder. Read
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Warning remains over Georgia travel
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
The situation in Georgia is "calmer" and limited foreign travel is now possible in the region, the Foreign Office said. Read
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Triumphant return for team GB
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
Great Britain's triumphant Olympic team has landed at Heathrow after a 10-hour journey from Beijing on a British Airways plane with a special gold nose. Read
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Police probe 'racist killing'
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
A teenage student has died after what police believe was a racially motivated attack. Read
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Jenkins seeks payout for conviction
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
Former teacher Sion Jenkins has launched a compensation claim for up to £500,000 for the six years he spent in prison before being acquitted of his foster daughter's murder, it emerged. Read
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Warning over economic slowdown
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
One of the UK's leading economists has warned of a lingering slowdown amid darkening prospects for global growth. Read
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Paedophile victim's award condemned
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
A schoolgirl who was assaulted by a paedophile as a toddler has been awarded £9,000 damages, it was reported. Read
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Carnival to end in blaze of colour
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
Hundreds of thousands are expected to descend on the second and final day of the Notting Hill Carnival. Read
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Tibet protester happy to be home
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
A British Free Tibet protester held by the Chinese authorities for three days without charge said she was "elated" to be back in Britain. Read
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Girl drowned in sea after row named
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
A young woman who drowned in the sea after rowing with her boyfriend has been named by police as Claire Burns. Read
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Economic downturn 'bad as 1970s'
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
The economic downturn is as bad as the 1970s and could "drag on for some considerable time", one of Britain's most senior economists said. Read
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Heroes' welcome for UK sports stars
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
British Olympians will be given a heroes' welcome when they return to the UK from Beijing on Monday afternoon. Read
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Stab man 'probably knew killers'
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
A teenager stabbed to death near the site of a proposed Olympics party probably knew his attackers, it has emerged. Read
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Oliver attacks UK booze culture
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
Jamie Oliver has delivered a stinging attack on Britain's booze culture and poor cuisine. Read
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China deports Tibet protest pair
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
China has deported a British woman and a German man who took part in a protest during the Olympic Games. Read
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Airport workers begin strike
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
Workers who operate luggage scanning equipment at Stansted Airport have begun a 24-hour strike because of a deadlocked row over pay, union leaders said. Read
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Government slammed over youth crime
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
The Government has been accused of being too quick to criminalise youngsters for petty offences that could be dealt with outside the legal system. Read
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Cuts 'leave black youth to die'
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
An independent adviser to the Home Office has accused politicians of "leaving black youths to die" by cutting funding to community groups. Read
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Fury at Hindley picture
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
Downing Street led condemnation of London's tourism body after a painting of Moors Murderer Myra Hindley was shown in a promotional video being screened in Beijing. Read
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Welcome awaits Olympians
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
British Olympians will be given a heroes' welcome when they return to the UK from Beijing. Read
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welcome awaits Olympians
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
British Olympians will be given a heroes' welcome when they return to the UK from Beijing. Read
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Police compensation payments review
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
Police officers seriously injured in the line of duty will receive higher compensation payments under new government plans. Read
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Elderly hungry on wards - charity
Aug 25 2008 | UK News
Elderly people are still going hungry on hospital wards because not enough is being done to ensure they are properly fed, a charity has said. Read
