Health care failings in killings – BBC News
“A man who killed a 21-year-old man had told mental health services of his fantasies to murder – but was not given adequate help, a report has found.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
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Men are guilty of student killing – BBC News
“A jury has found two men guilty of killing a student who died following an assault in an underpass.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
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Force bids to stop £500,000 claim – BBC News
“Nine detectives, who were cleared of misusing Cumbria Police vehicles, are facing a delay in hearing whether they can sue the force for £500,000 damages.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
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Two men guilty of mugging murders – BBC News
“Two men have been found guilty of murder after two men died being mugged.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
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Benefits officers enlisted to tackle anti-social behaviour – The Independent
“Officials from housing benefits officers to TV licence inspectors are to be enlisted in the fight against anti-social behaviour, under plans unveiled today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.”
The Independent, 8th May 2008
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Paedophile freed after judge says victim, 11, ‘welcomed sex’ – Daily Telegraph
“A ‘high risk’ paedophile who groomed and abused an 11-year-old girl on her school lunch break has walked free after a judge said the girl had ‘welcomed sex.’ ”
Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police can’t break up ‘too dark’ raves – Daily Telegraph
“A police force has admitted it is powerless to break up illegal raves – because it is too dark when they are in full swing.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Comparison sites warned over misleading quotes – The Guardian
“The Financial Services Authority has warned insurance comparison sites that they must treat customers fairly and give correct information about quotes listed or risk a regulatory crackdown if they fail to provide consumers ‘with clear, fair and not misleading’ information.”
The Guardian, 9th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Police investigate fatal blast that destroyed three homes – The Guardian
“Detectives investigating an explosion that killed a man and destroyed three terrace houses were last night examining whether he was murdered.”
The Guardian, 9th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Bosses asked to wage war on obesity crisis by mixing work with play – The Times
“Nipping out of the office for a game of tennis will no longer be considered bunking off under a government initiative to incorporate sport into the national working day.”
The Times, 9th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Barrister Mark Saunders’ father wants to know why the police shot his son five times – The Times
“The barrister killed after a five-hour siege was shot at least five times by police marksmen positioned outside the building, The Times has been told.”
The Times, 9th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
How Robbie Williams helped Ant and Dec swipe Catherine Tate’s prize – The Times
“Organisers of the British Comedy Awards promised Robbie Williams that he could present an award to Ant and Dec if the singer agreed to appear – even though the ITV presenters had not been selected for a prize.”
The Times, 9th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Osama bin Laden’s ‘right-hand man’ Abu Qatada wins bail fight – The Times
“An extremist Muslim cleric regarded as Osama bin Laden’s ‘spiritual ambassador in Europe’ must be released on bail, a judge ruled yesterday.”
The Times, 9th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
ASBOs quietly dropped as most young offenders ignore them – The Times
“One of Labour’s main policies to tackle yobbish disorder is facing a slow death after figures published yesterday showed a sharp drop in antisocial behaviour orders.”
The Times, 9th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
ITV fined record amount for phone-ins – Reuters
“Media watchdog Ofcom fined commercial broadcaster ITV a record 5.68 million pounds on Thursday for cheating viewers over phone-in competitions on some of its most popular shows.”
Reuters, 8th May 2008
Source: www.reuters.com
Man jailed for baby shake death – BBC News
“A Leicestershire father has been jailed for four-and-a-half-years after he admitted shaking his 10-week-old baby daughter to death.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
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Boy awarded damages over bouncy castle accident – The Independent
” A teenager who was brain damaged when he was kicked in the head on a bouncy castle today won his damages action against the couple who hired it for their children’s birthday party.”
The Independent, 8th May 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Level of breached Asbos increases – BBC News
“The proportion of people who have breached their Asbos in England and Wales has gone up.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
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‘Extreme’ web porn ban made law – BBC News
“A mother whose daughter was murdered by a man addicted to violent internet porn has won her bid to have it outlawed with the introduction of a new law.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
