News archive from 11 October 2012
Draft Egypt constitution curbs president's powers
The new constitution is a major component of a transition from military-backed autocracy to a democratic system of government that Egyptians hoped would follow the popular uprising that swept Hosni Mubarak from power last year. Yet its drafting has...
USADA condemn 'serial cheat' Armstrong
Lance Armstrong was a "serial cheat" who led "the most sophisticated, professionalised and successful doping programme that sport has ever seen", United States Anti-Doping has said. What remained of the Texan cyclist's reputation...
Machinery blaze at housing development
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service. ARSONISTS set plant machinery alight at a Bolton building site late last night. Fire crews from the Dearne station attended the housing development at Lowfield Road, Bolton, at 12.10am and were there for...
Breaking news Train attacked by yobs in Shipley tonight
Breaking news Train attacked by yobs in Shipley tonight Stone-throwing yobs caused rail chaos when they pelted a commuter train on the Bradford to Skipton line this evening. Passengers were delayed as British Transport police hunted the vandals who...
Jake Berry in 'noisy cars' bid to help the blind
ROSSENDALE MP Jake Berry has thrown his weight behind a campaign for the safety of blind people. Guide Dogs for the Blind, is calling for new electric cars to be fitted with noise generators. Mr Berry said: “Some electric vehicles are so quiet that...
Mali extremists abusing rights, targeting children, women - U.N.
U.N. Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan Simonovic said rebel fighters, including Islamist extremists allied to al Qaeda, in northern Mali were "buying loyalty" by abolishing taxes and paying for fighters and wives in a country...
Silicone jab death woman accused
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Silicone jab death woman accused
A British woman has told a US court how her friend died after undergoing unlicensed cosmetic surgery in a hotel. Theresa Gymfi, from London, said her 20-year-old friend Claudia Aderotimi died hours after a woman pumped silicone into their buttocks in...
Tax on trading threatens new division in Europe
On Tuesday, 11 countries agreed to press ahead with a tax set to fall on the trading of shares, bonds and derivatives, although it may take up to two years before the necessary legislation is in place and the scheme starts. Commonly known as a...
SILICONE JAB DEATH WOMAN ACCUSED
Theresa Gymfi, from London, said her 20-year-old friend Claudia Aderotimi died hours after a woman pumped silicone into their buttocks in February 2011. She said they had no problems when they had the same procedure done on a trip months earlier. But...
Phone use susceptible to weather
Mobile phone habits can change with the weather, a study has found. When it is cold, or uncomfortably hot and sticky, people are more likely to make longer calls to close friends and family, scientists have discovered. During unpleasant weather,...
Jake Berry in 'noisy cars' bid to help the blind
ROSSENDALE MP Jake Berry has thrown his weight behind a campaign for the safety of blind people. Guide Dogs for the Blind, is calling for new electric cars to be fitted with noise generators. Mr Berry said: “Some electric vehicles are so quiet that...
It’s never too late for love, say Harry and Jess
By Sarah Taylor WHEN two residents at an Evesham care home decided to get involved in a new group the last thing on their minds was finding love. But cupid had other ideas for 87-year-old Jess Fairs and fellow Yates Court resident Harry Kent, aged...
Qatada appeal 'scraping the barrel'
Oct 10 2012 Terror suspect Abu Qatada is "scraping the barrel" in an appeal against deportation which "bears all the hallmarks of a last-ditch argument", a tribunal has been told. The radical cleric, described by a judge as Osama...
Rooneys expecting second child
Footballer Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen are "thrilled" to be expecting their second child, she has announced. The TV presenter revealed the news on Twitter, telling her 840,000 followers that the baby is due in May. The couple already...
Realtime News
- 17:17 Rugby patients have good access to out of hours doctors
- 17:16 Concern over safety of Sheffield junction after police car involved...
- 17:14 30 jobs as tech firm eyes bigger office
- 17:13 Police update as man arrested for attack on woman in Ward Street house
- 17:13 More than 12,000 'inappropriate' internet searches blocked daily at...
- 17:12 Greens MP demands answers on racist and sexist Facebook posts by...
- 17:12 Importing gas to replace domestic supply could push emissions up...
- 17:12 San Ysidro border crossing briefly shut to beef up security
- 17:12 FBI now classifies far-right Proud Boys as 'extremist group',...
- 17:12 Man trapped wild birds using glue and put them in cages just like...
- 17:10 Chelsea news: Maurizio Sarri hails Jose Mourinho… but insists 'I'm...
- 17:10 Snow set to hit the North West this week as temperatures plummet...
- 17:09 Man accused of attempting to murder police officer in Bradbourne...
- 17:09 LISTEN: Phone call made by vicious ex who threatened to acid attack...
- 17:07 Campaigners react to government response on shuttered Rothbury ward
- 17:07 Disabled man tells of shock after suspected stolen car almost...
- 17:07 Lincolnshire man: ‘My cracked tooth could have killed me’
- 17:06 Did you solve it? Five shady puzzles
- 17:06 Leamington engineer completes trans-USA charity cycle challenge
- 17:06 New centre to aid severely injured patients opened by First Minister
- 17:05 Investigation launched after Northampton kebab shop sends customer...
- 17:05 Man assaulted in his own home during Northamptonshire break-in
- 17:05 Lotherton’s four-legged friends spreading Christmas cheer for...
- 17:05 Taylor Swift leaves lifelong label to sign with Universal Music Group
- 17:05 Kenilworth mum's plea for people to join charity's Santa run to...
- 17:05 30 jobs as tech firm eyes bigger office
- 17:04 How you can give back to Harrogate's emergency services this Christmas
- 17:03 Brexit, broadband and growth - Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of...
- 17:03 Fly-tipping at highest ever level in Coventry
- 17:03 Man fights for life after trying to stop van robbers in Coventry
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