Oct
2009
Articles from 3rd Oct 2009
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Airman killed in Afghanistan named
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
A British serviceman who was killed while patrolling close to the perimeter of the UK's main base in southern Afghanistan has been named as Senior Aircraftsman Marcin Wojtak. Read
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Brown ready for televised debates
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
Gordon Brown has finally signalled that he is ready to take part in a series of television debates with the other main party leaders. Read
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Baby P council 'hires from abroad'
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
The council at the centre of the Baby P tragedy has hired social workers from abroad to fill vacancy gaps, it has been disclosed. Read
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Illegal drivers held after raid
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
Two bus drivers working illegally in Britain were arrested by immigration officials after carrying out raids on their depots, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) said. Read
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Tories promise 'free' OAP life care
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
Plans to end the plight of tens of thousands of elderly people forced to sell their homes to pay the cost of residential care have been unveiled by the Tories. Read
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Airman killed at base to be named
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
The British serviceman who was the first to be killed patrolling so close to the perimeter of the UK's main base in southern Afghanistan is set to be named. Read
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Britons join hunt for quake victims
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
British rescue workers are now on the ground in earthquake-hit Indonesia to help pull thousands of victims out from under tonnes of rubble. Read
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Brown praises Olympics host Brazil
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown congratulated Rio after it was announced the city would host the 2016 Olympic Games. Read
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'Unprecedented' rise in dog fights
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
A surge in dog fighting is leaving unprecedented numbers of the animals with serious injuries, the RSPCA has warned. Read
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Air traffic glitch grounds flights
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
Most transatlantic flights leaving the UK have been grounded by a break-down in air traffic control systems. Read
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Fears over paedophile gang member
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
A suspected fourth member of the Facebook paedophile gang could be at large, police sources said. Read
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Poll predicts Tory majority of 70
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
The Conservatives will have an overall majority of 70 in the next Parliament, according to a new poll. Read
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Letterman suspect 'deep in debt'
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
A respected TV producer accused of trying to blackmail chat show host David Letterman for two million dollars (£1.25m) was desperate and deep in debt, prosecutors have revealed. Read
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Schoolboy becomes father at just 13
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
A schoolboy aged 13 has become one of Britain's youngest fathers, it has been reported. Read
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Treaty vote is a 'decisive step'
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
Ireland's decisive vote for the Lisbon Treaty will bring about a stronger and fairer Ireland and Europe, Taoiseach Brian Cowen has said. Read
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MI5 kept secret file on PM Wilson
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
The Security Service MI5 kept a secret file on Harold Wilson throughout his years as an MP and prime minister, it has emerged. Read
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Brown ready for TV leader debates
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
Gordon Brown has signalled his willingness to take part in a series of television debates with the other main party leaders. Read
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Air traffic 'up and running again'
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
Air traffic control systems are back up and running after a breakdown grounded many transatlantic flights leaving the UK. Read
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Tory elderly care plan criticised
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
The Tories are under fire over plans to end the plight of tens of thousands of elderly people forced to sell their homes to pay the cost of residential care. Read
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Five-year-old witnesses shooting
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
A five-year-old child witnessed a gangland-style execution when the driver of the car he was travelling in was shot dead at traffic lights. Read
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Irish vote paves way for EU reform
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
Ireland has paved the way for EU reform after more than two-thirds of voters overwhelmingly backed the Lisbon Treaty. Read
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Army chief backs call for troops
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
The new head of the British Army has thrown his weight behind calls to deploy more international forces to Afghanistan. Read
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Man's body discovered on motorway
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
A man's body has been found on a motorway, police said. Read
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Footballer quizzed on bar incident
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
A footballer has been questioned by police about a disturbance in a city centre bar, his club confirmed. Read
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'No fourth member' of paedo gang
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
An indecent image feared to show a suspected fourth member of the Facebook paedophile gang has now been confirmed to be unrelated, police said. Read
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UK sends more aid to quake victims
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
More emergency teams and further aid from Britain are being dispatched to earthquake hit Indonesia. Read
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Voters back treaty, says minister
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
Voters have backed the Lisbon Treaty referendum at a second time of asking, Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Micheal Martin said. Read
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Europe holds breath over Irish poll
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
Europe is holding its breath after polls closed in Ireland's controversial Lisbon Treaty referendum re-run. Read
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Tories will block 'President Blair'
Oct 03 2009 | UK News
The Tories have issued a warning to European leaders not to appoint Tony Blair as the first EU president. Read
