Sep
2008
Articles from 5th Sep 2008
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Soldier hoped for Afghan peace
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
A British Army soldier killed in Afghanistan had spoken of hopes of bringing peace to the war-torn country. Read
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Labour to pay back charity donation
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
Labour has agreed to pay back £15,000 it received from a children's charity after a report found that charity law had been breached. Read
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Two teens remanded over stab death
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
Two teenagers have been remanded in custody charged with the murder of a 14-year-old schoolboy stabbed while sitting on a bench outside his home. Read
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Autumn storm wreaks havoc
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
Britons has felt the brunt of the autumn's first major storm with torrential rain and high winds causing flooding and widespread chaos. Read
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UK battered by rain and wind
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
The UK has been lashed by torrential rain and gale-force winds as the first major storm of the autumn caused widespread chaos. Read
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FTSE hit by worst week in six years
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
The UK's biggest companies have slid to more stock market losses in the worst week for the FTSE 100 Index for more than six years. Read
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Fresh strike vote for teachers
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
Teachers are to vote again on strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay. Read
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PM slammed over fuel cash 'cave-in'
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
Ministers have denied caving in to the energy companies after Gordon Brown ruled out one-off payments to help families struggling to pay soaring energy bills. Read
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Survey reveals huge food cost rise
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
A typical trolley of food has risen in price by 8.3% since the beginning of the year, according to research. Read
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Free petrol stunt 'dangerous'
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
A stunt in which free petrol was given away to promote a new computer game has been criticised as "irresponsible and downright dangerous". Read
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Goalkeeper jailed for blackmail
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
A goalkeeper who blackmailed a top Premier League footballer over a sex video has been jailed for 20 months. Read
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Fake death canoeist launches appeal
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
Back-from-the-dead canoeist John Darwin has launched a bid to appeal against his sentence, his solicitor said. Read
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Shannon's mum charged with kidnap
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
The mother of schoolgirl Shannon Matthews, who went missing for 24 days earlier this year, has been charged with her kidnap and false imprisonment, a court heard. Read
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Garage gives away £20k of free fuel
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
Drivers gained some respite from the recent hikes in fuel prices after a garage decided to give away free petrol. Read
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Deadly spider in Co-op bananas
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
A cashier felt the hairs on the back of her neck stand on end after discovering a deadly South American banana spider nestling in a bunch of bananas. Read
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Parents 'give adult children £21,540'
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
More than half of parents are continuing to help their adult children meet day-to-day living costs, a survey shows. Read
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Matthews faces court over 'abduction'
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
The mother of Shannon Matthews and a 39-year-old man are to appear in court later to enter pleas in connection with the alleged abduction of the youngster. Read
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Call to replace Sats tests
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
National curriculum exams should be scrapped in favour of new functional skills tests, a teachers' leader has said. Read
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Hoy 'annoyed over political debate'
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
Olympic cycling hero Chris Hoy has said he feels politicians have tried to "cash in" on his success in Beijing. Read
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Two charged with Shaquille murder
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
Two teenagers have been charged with the murder of a 14-year-old schoolboy stabbed while sitting on a bench outside his home, police said. Read
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Tragic soldier spoke of peace hopes
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
The British Army soldier killed in Afghanistan had spoken of his hopes of bringing peace to the wartorn country, it emerged. Read
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McCain to fight for American values
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
John McCain urged Americans to fight for their country, to make history, and to rid Washington of its "constant partisan rancour" as he accepted the Republican Party's presidential nomination. Read
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Study: Radio DJs encourage drinking
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
Radio presenters - including BBC Radio 1's Chris Moyles - widely encourage drinking, according to a Government-funded study. Read
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Britons 'doubt 2012 Games success'
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
Most Britons believe the Government is incapable of managing the 2012 Olympics, according to a new survey. Read
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Killed soldier to be named
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
A British soldier killed while on patrol in southern Afghanistan is expected to be named later. Read
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Energy firms' dividends rise £257m
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
Pressure for a windfall tax on the energy companies has intensified with the disclosure that the biggest suppliers increased their dividend pay-outs to shareholders by £257 million last year. Read
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Union fury over fuel payment U-turn
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
The decision to rule out cash handouts for households struggling with soaring fuel bills has been blasted by unions as a "downright disgrace". Read
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Rachel pips Mikey to take BB crown
Sep 05 2008 | UK News
Rachel Rice has won the ninth series of Big Brother, walking away with the £100,000 prize. Read
