Paper censured for failing to include denial in Diana story – The Guardian

Posted December 1st, 2008 in defamation, news, royal family by sally

“The former royal butler, Paul Burrell, yesterday accused the News of the World of demonstrating a ‘publish and damn the truth’ mentality after the Press Complaints Commission censured the newspaper over a front-page story that he boasted of having sex with Diana, Princess of Wales. In a ruling published in the News of the World, the commission upheld Burrell’s claim that the newspaper’s failure to include his denial of the story could have misled readers.”

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The Guardian, 1st December 2008

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Promotion for PC Angela Cornes who ignored victim Banaz Mahmod – The Times

Posted December 1st, 2008 in disciplinary procedures, domestic violence, news, police by sally

“A police officer whose blunders were criticised after Britain’s most notorious ‘honour’ killing has escaped punishment after the collapse of disciplinary proceedings against her.”

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The Times, 1st December 2008

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Police assault allegation probed – BBC News

Posted December 1st, 2008 in assault, news, police by sally

“A police watchdog is investigating an alleged attack on a man by three officers in Wigan, Greater Manchester. ”

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BBC News, 30th November 2008

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Life for farmer Robert Wilson who drove tractor over wife for insurance money – The Times

Posted December 1st, 2008 in domestic violence, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A debt-ridden Cumbrian farmer who drove over his wife in his tractor to claim her life insurance and start a new life with his secret mistress was jailed for life yesterday.”

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The Times, 29th November 2008

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Lib Dems face repaying £2.4m after Michael Brown, party’s biggest donor, convicted – The Times

Posted December 1st, 2008 in gifts, news, political parties by sally

“The Liberal Democrats could be forced to surrender a record gift of £2.4 million after a police investigation discovered that the party’s biggest donor was a bogus business.”

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The Times, 29th November 2008

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