Man jailed for stabbing footballer Calum Davenport – BBC News
“A man has been jailed for six years for a knife attack on a Premier League footballer at his mother’s home in Bedfordshire.”
BBC News, 12th July 2010
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Organised crime gangs ‘outwitting police’ – The Independent
“The long arm of the law is failing to reach the most dangerous organised crime gangs, Britain’s most senior police officer warned.”
The Independent, 13th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Police payout for men beaten at Gaza protest – The Independent
“Two protesters beaten by unidentified police officers during a protest in London against Israeli actions in Gaza have been awarded £25,000 in compensation from the Metropolitan Police.”
The Independent, 13th July 2010
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BT pension fund seeks legal ruling on taxpayers’ obligation to underwrite deficit – The Guardian
“How much of BT’s huge pension liabilities are underwritten by the taxpayer? Nearly 26 years after one of Margaret Thatcher’s biggest privatisations, the telecoms firm’s pensioners are finally close to getting an answer.”
The Guardian, 13th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Legal high ‘NRG1’ to be made Class B drug – The Independent
“The legal high naphyrone will be made a Class B drug and banned, the Government said today.”
The Independent, 12th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Would-be suicide bombers jailed for life – BBC News
“Three men have been jailed for life for plotting to murder as suicide bombers.”
BBC News, 12th July 2010
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Court rejects challenge to cycle hire station – The Independent
“The High Court today rejected a bid to bring a legal challenge over London Mayor Boris Johnson’s flagship cycle hire scheme.”
The Independent, 12th July 2010
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Fury as ‘superb’ training scheme for legal aid lawyers faces axe – The Guardian
“Government plans to scrap a scheme for supporting the training of future legal aid lawyers has provoked a furious response, as critics say the move will hit the prospects of the poorest in society joining the profession.”
The Guardian, 11th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Jail sentence for Peterborough internet dating rapist – BBC News
“A man who raped a woman after meeting her on a dating website has been given an indeterminate prison sentence.”
BBC News, 9th July 2010
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‘Crime gang’ jailed for high value car thefts – BBC News
“Three men have been jailed after admitting stealing to order top-of-the range cars with a total value estimated at £317,000.”
BBC News, 9th July 2010
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Jeremy Bamber claims he was framed for murder by cousins – Daily Telegraph
“Jeremy Bamber has accused two of his cousins of manipulating the evidence that led to his conviction for murdering five relatives in one of Britain’s most notorious crimes.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th July 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Food Standards Agency to be abolished by health secretary – The Guardian
“The Food Standards Agency is to be abolished by Andrew Lansley, the health secretary, it emerged last night, after the watchdog fought a running battle with industry over the introduction of colour-coded ‘traffic light’ warnings for groceries, TV dinners and snacks.”
The Guardian, 12th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ian Tomlinson pathologist accused of incompetence over autopsies – The Guardian
“The pathologist whose initial examination suggested that Ian Tomlinson died of a heart attack during the G20 protests in London is facing accusations that he conducted four other autopsies incompetently.”
The Guardian, 12th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Focus of Raoul Moat investigation turns on police – The Observer
“Questions begin over how Northumbria police force handled Moat, his friends, the media and public.”
The Observer, 11th July 2010
Source: http://observer.guardian.co.uk/
Britain’s ‘draconian’ libel laws to be reformed – Daily Telegraph
“A consultation will take place over the summer before legislation is put before Parliament early in the New Year. Lord McNally, the Justice Secretary, said that there was growing concern about the impact on freedom of expression of the current system.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th July 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Clay company fined for polluting Dartmoor stream – BBC News
“A clay company has been fined for polluting a stream on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon.”
BBC News, 9th July 2010
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Father jailed for killing daughter in Norwich in 1985 – BBC News
“A 51-year-old man found guilty of smothering his six-week-old baby to death 25 years ago has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.”
BBC News, 9th July 2010
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English language schools win court battle over tightening of visa rules – The Guardian
“English language schools have won their high court battle against tighter visa regulations for foreign students, which they had warned would result in the loss of thousands of jobs and millions of pounds a year in foreign earnings.”
The Guardian, 9th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Schoolboy jailed for life over fatal house fire – The Independent
“A schoolboy who took revenge for being dumped by killing his ex-girlfriend and her older sister in a house fire was jailed for life today. Akmol Miah, 15, must serve at least 23 years behind bars for murdering 15-year-old Maleha Masud and Nabiha Masud, 21, at their home in Tooting, south London.”
The Independent, 9th July 2010
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Woman loses court battle over garden access – The Independent
“Successful hedge fund chief Mina Gerowin Herrmann today lost around £150,000 trying to get into the garden of her London square home. High Court judge Sir William Blackburne threw out her and her husband’s claim against the Royal Borough of Kensington and the committee which refused the couple a key to the exclusive amenity surrounded by railings.”
The Independent, 9th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
