Oct
2009
Articles from 22nd Oct 2009
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Man charged with 1995 Vikki murder
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
A 34-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murdering a mother of two more than 14 years ago. Read
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1,500 Land Registry jobs to be axed
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
Up to 1,500 jobs are to be axed by the Land Registry and five offices will close under cost-cutting plans. Read
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Swine flu cases double in past week
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
The estimated number of new cases of swine flu has almost doubled this week, raising fears that increasing hospital admissions will put pressure on NHS beds. Read
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General seeks Afghan bridging force
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
A substantial international military presence will be needed in Afghanistan for another five years, the head of the Army said today. Read
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Figures show a rise in burglaries
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
Police are recording more burglaries, robberies and personal thefts, according to Government figures. Read
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Violent crimes dismissed by police
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
Violent crimes including wife beatings and drunken violence have been wrongly dismissed by the police, it was revealed. Read
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Thousands of postal workers strike
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
The Royal Mail insisted that its door was still open for fresh talks to resolve the bitter postal dispute as thousands of workers mounted picket lines at the start of a 48-hour strike. Read
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Man charged over 1995 Vikki murder
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
A 34-year-old man has been charged with the murder of mother Vikki Thompson, who was attacked while walking her dog 14 years ago. Read
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I am not a Nazi, insists BNP leader Nick Griffin
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
British National Party leader Nick Griffin has denied he is a Nazi during his controversial first appearance on the BBC1 discussion programme Question Time. Read
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Protest as BNP chief arrives at BBC
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
BNP leader Nick Griffin has arrived at BBC Television Centre for his controversial appearance on Question Time despite fiery protests outside. Read
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Anti-BNP group breaches BBC cordon
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
Several anti-fascist protesters demonstrating against BNP leader Nick Griffin's appearance on Question Time have broken through a police cordon outside BBC Television Centre. Read
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Six arrested over anti-BNP protest
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
Six people have been arrested as anti-fascist protesters demonstrating against BNP leader Nick Griffin's appearance on Question Time broke through a security cordon outside BBC Television Centre. Read
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Personal details of 51,000 'lost'
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
Insurance giant Zurich has said it had lost a tape containing the personal details of 51,000 UK customers. Read
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BBC chief defends BNP TV invitation
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
The BBC's director general has challenged ministers to ban the BNP from the airwaves if it felt leader Nick Griffin should not be allowed to appear on Question Time. Read
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Violent crime by women shows rise
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
Violent crime by women has risen by 81% in a decade, figures have revealed. Read
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Surgeons closer to womb transplants
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
British scientists believe they are a step closer to carrying out the first-ever successful womb transplant. Read
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Rapist escapes after leap from dock
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
A man has leapt from the dock of a court and escaped custody just minutes after being convicted of rape. Read
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Royal Mail staff start national strike
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
Postal workers solidly supported a national strike as picket lines were mounted outside mail centres at the start of nationwide walkouts across the country. Read
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Bong remains the same minus Big Ben
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
The familiar image of the Big Ben clockface is to be dropped from the titles of News At Ten in a revamp - but the bongs will ring on. Read
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Anti-BNP campaigners picket the BBC
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
Protesters have picketed BBC Television Centre ahead of BNP leader Nick Griffin's Question Time appearance as the corporation defended its decision to invite him on the show. Read
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Mail workers strike set to escalate
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
A fresh wave of postal strikes is set to be held in an escalation of the bitter Royal Mail dispute. Read
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Dame Vera helps launch Poppy Appeal
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
Forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn has joined soprano singer Hayley Westenra for an emotional rendition of the classic wartime song We'll Meet Again to launch the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. Read
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Violent crimes 'wrongly downgraded'
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
Violent crimes including wife beatings and drunken violence have been wrongly dismissed by the police, it was revealed. Read
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Personal details of 51,000 are lost
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
Insurance giant Zurich has said it had lost a tape containing the personal details of 51,000 UK customers. Read
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More postal staff strikes confirmed
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
A fresh wave of postal strikes will be held next week in an escalation of the bitter Royal Mail dispute. Read
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Griffin fears political blood sport
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
BNP leader Nick Griffin has predicted that Thursday night's Question Time will be "political blood sport" but claimed it could propel his far-right party into "the big time". Read
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Seven 'fat family' children in care
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
An overweight couple had all seven of their children taken into care, it was reported. Read
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Road risk to deprived area children
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
Child pedestrians from the most deprived areas remain four times more likely to be killed or injured on the roads than those from wealthier districts, a report from MPs has said. Read
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Family mourns Dunblane girl sister
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
The family of one of the victims of the Dunblane massacre is due to fly to Spain after a second daughter drowned while on holiday there. Read
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NHS to outlaw age discrimination
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
Age discrimination will be outlawed in the NHS and social care from 2012, Health Secretary Andy Burnham is due to announce, following a review of the treatment of older people. Read
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OFT gives pub firms the all-clear
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
Britain's pub industry has been given the all-clear by competition watchdogs following a "super complaint" about so-called beer ties. Read
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Tories pledge teacher training cash
Oct 22 2009 | UK News
A Conservative government would pump more money into elite teacher training, shadow schools secretary Michael Gove has said. Read
