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24/03/2014
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TV Ad Ban On Payday Loans 'Unlikely'
A ban on payday loan advertising has been ruled out, with the government saying that advertising already faces "strict content rules", making a law change "unlikely".
A committee of MPs had called for the adverts to banned during children's TV, with the Business Select Committee saying that children could be exposed to the idea that these short-term, high interest loans were "fun".
Ofcom figures revealed that children aged four to 15 saw almost 600 million payday loan TV adverts in 2012, up from three million in 2008.
The figures did also show that 3% of these ads were seen on children's channels, which is epuivalent to two per child over the year.
Two Arrested In Connection With Damage To Stephen Lawrence Plaque
The Metropolitan Police have reported that two men have been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to the Stephen Lawrence memorial plaque.
Police say that the plaque, in Well Hall Road, Elthan, south-east London, was damaged in an incident on Sunday at about 00:40.
Two men arrested in connection with the incident have been bailed to appear again on 29 May.
Search Launched For Missing Dundee Man
A large-scale search operation has been launched for a vulnerable man reported missing from his Dundee home.
It is understood that Stephen Samson has been missing since about midnight on Sunday after he told a relative that he was going to take his bin out.
Dog teams have joined a search which began overnight in an effort to find the missing 31-year-old man.
Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
(MH)
A ban on payday loan advertising has been ruled out, with the government saying that advertising already faces "strict content rules", making a law change "unlikely".
A committee of MPs had called for the adverts to banned during children's TV, with the Business Select Committee saying that children could be exposed to the idea that these short-term, high interest loans were "fun".
Ofcom figures revealed that children aged four to 15 saw almost 600 million payday loan TV adverts in 2012, up from three million in 2008.
The figures did also show that 3% of these ads were seen on children's channels, which is epuivalent to two per child over the year.
Two Arrested In Connection With Damage To Stephen Lawrence Plaque
The Metropolitan Police have reported that two men have been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to the Stephen Lawrence memorial plaque.
Police say that the plaque, in Well Hall Road, Elthan, south-east London, was damaged in an incident on Sunday at about 00:40.
Two men arrested in connection with the incident have been bailed to appear again on 29 May.
Search Launched For Missing Dundee Man
A large-scale search operation has been launched for a vulnerable man reported missing from his Dundee home.
It is understood that Stephen Samson has been missing since about midnight on Sunday after he told a relative that he was going to take his bin out.
Dog teams have joined a search which began overnight in an effort to find the missing 31-year-old man.
Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
(MH)
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18 May 2012
Memorial Plaque To Children Killed By IRA Stolen
A metal plaque commemorating the deaths of two young boys, killed in an IRA bomb attack, has been stolen. Tim Parry who was 12 and Johnathan Ball, aged three, died in 1993 when two bombs detonated in the town centre injuring 54 people. The plaque is thought to have a scrap metal value of no more than £30.
Memorial Plaque To Children Killed By IRA Stolen
A metal plaque commemorating the deaths of two young boys, killed in an IRA bomb attack, has been stolen. Tim Parry who was 12 and Johnathan Ball, aged three, died in 1993 when two bombs detonated in the town centre injuring 54 people. The plaque is thought to have a scrap metal value of no more than £30.
11 February 2014
MPs Vote For Smoking In Cars Ban
MPs have voted in favour of a ban on smoking in cars carrying children, saying that legislation could be introduced in 2015. According to a report by the BBC, ministers have said they will act "sooner rather than later" with legislation potentially being introduced ahead of the next general election.
MPs Vote For Smoking In Cars Ban
MPs have voted in favour of a ban on smoking in cars carrying children, saying that legislation could be introduced in 2015. According to a report by the BBC, ministers have said they will act "sooner rather than later" with legislation potentially being introduced ahead of the next general election.
16 June 2015
Search Continues For Missing Family Of 12
West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that they are searching for a family of 12, reported missing on Thursday 11 June. Police said their investigation is being carried out both nationally and internationally in an effort to trace the Bradford family of 3 adults and 9 children.
Search Continues For Missing Family Of 12
West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that they are searching for a family of 12, reported missing on Thursday 11 June. Police said their investigation is being carried out both nationally and internationally in an effort to trace the Bradford family of 3 adults and 9 children.
14 October 2014
Woman And Children Found Dead In Stoke-on Trent
An investigation is underway following the discovery of the bodies of a woman and two children at a house in Stoke-on-Trent. Police say they made the discovery after being called to an address in Sherwin Road at about 18:35 on Sunday. A woman and two children were pronounced dead at the scene. No details of the victims have yet been released.
Woman And Children Found Dead In Stoke-on Trent
An investigation is underway following the discovery of the bodies of a woman and two children at a house in Stoke-on-Trent. Police say they made the discovery after being called to an address in Sherwin Road at about 18:35 on Sunday. A woman and two children were pronounced dead at the scene. No details of the victims have yet been released.
23 May 2013
Charities Highlight Rise In Children Abusing Children
Children’s charities have warned that an increasing number of children are being abused by other children, adding that their helplines have seen a growing number of calls from children about sexual abuse.
Charities Highlight Rise In Children Abusing Children
Children’s charities have warned that an increasing number of children are being abused by other children, adding that their helplines have seen a growing number of calls from children about sexual abuse.
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