06/11/2009
Other News In Brief
Poppy Appeal Strengthens
The 2009 Royal British Legion poppy appeal in aid of wounded service personnel and their families is expected to top last year's record total of £31m. The early signs were "encouraging", although the final total will not be known until next year. The current toll of casualties in Afghanistan was pushing the issue of supporting wounded servicemen and women and their families to the forefront of public consciousness. Since January alone, 93 men and women have lost their lives, making 2009 the bloodiest year for British troops since the Falklands War.
Murderer Sentenced
A man who murdered his girlfriend's 65-year-old mother at her home has been jailed for life for her murder. George Maben, 45, of St Helier Avenue, Morden, who was found guilty yesterday of the murder of Maureen Cosgrove in Sutton in March 2009 has been sentenced to life imprisonment, to serve a minimum of 12 and a half years. It follows an investigation by the Homicide and Specialist Crime Command, based at Sutton.
Student Falls To Death
A first-year university student has plunged 60ft to his death from a cliff close to his university in Fife. The 19-year-old was understood to have been taking a shortcut to a beach party when he fell from the cliff in St Andrews at about 1.30am and his body was washed up close to the spot where he fell, in the Scores area of the town, at about 3am.
ATM Digger Gang Sought
As news emerged today that a reward for catching criminals targeting cash machines in Northern Ireland has been offered, an MLA is urging the police to actively target the criminals. A 'bounty' of up to £25,000 is being offered for anyone who can help catch those responsible for a spate of cash machine thefts in NI. The move, by LINK, the operator of the UK's cash machine network, comes just hours after an MLA pleaded for action against the gang - or gangs - behind a series of daring digger-robberies of automated teller machines. According to Ulster Unionist MLA Tom Elliott, the PSNI should set up a special task force to tackle the growing problem of ATM raids.
(BMcC/KMcA)
The 2009 Royal British Legion poppy appeal in aid of wounded service personnel and their families is expected to top last year's record total of £31m. The early signs were "encouraging", although the final total will not be known until next year. The current toll of casualties in Afghanistan was pushing the issue of supporting wounded servicemen and women and their families to the forefront of public consciousness. Since January alone, 93 men and women have lost their lives, making 2009 the bloodiest year for British troops since the Falklands War.
Murderer Sentenced
A man who murdered his girlfriend's 65-year-old mother at her home has been jailed for life for her murder. George Maben, 45, of St Helier Avenue, Morden, who was found guilty yesterday of the murder of Maureen Cosgrove in Sutton in March 2009 has been sentenced to life imprisonment, to serve a minimum of 12 and a half years. It follows an investigation by the Homicide and Specialist Crime Command, based at Sutton.
Student Falls To Death
A first-year university student has plunged 60ft to his death from a cliff close to his university in Fife. The 19-year-old was understood to have been taking a shortcut to a beach party when he fell from the cliff in St Andrews at about 1.30am and his body was washed up close to the spot where he fell, in the Scores area of the town, at about 3am.
ATM Digger Gang Sought
As news emerged today that a reward for catching criminals targeting cash machines in Northern Ireland has been offered, an MLA is urging the police to actively target the criminals. A 'bounty' of up to £25,000 is being offered for anyone who can help catch those responsible for a spate of cash machine thefts in NI. The move, by LINK, the operator of the UK's cash machine network, comes just hours after an MLA pleaded for action against the gang - or gangs - behind a series of daring digger-robberies of automated teller machines. According to Ulster Unionist MLA Tom Elliott, the PSNI should set up a special task force to tackle the growing problem of ATM raids.
(BMcC/KMcA)
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20 February 2009
Murder Victim Made 'Repeat Allegations'
A woman who was found murdered had made "repeat allegations" about a man police believed killed her, it has emerged. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has confirmed it launched an investigation into the actions of West Midlands Police before the death of Clare Wood, 36, who was killed in Blackfriars, Salford.
Murder Victim Made 'Repeat Allegations'
A woman who was found murdered had made "repeat allegations" about a man police believed killed her, it has emerged. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has confirmed it launched an investigation into the actions of West Midlands Police before the death of Clare Wood, 36, who was killed in Blackfriars, Salford.
07 November 2008
BA Announces Profits Slump During 'Bleakest' Six Months
British Airways have announced a 91.6% drop in its half year profits in a period which has been described as "one of the bleakest on record". Pre-tax profits of £52 million plummeted from £616 million last year in the six months to September 30. The Heathrow-based airline carrier revealed the massive drops were a result of the surge in oil prices.
BA Announces Profits Slump During 'Bleakest' Six Months
British Airways have announced a 91.6% drop in its half year profits in a period which has been described as "one of the bleakest on record". Pre-tax profits of £52 million plummeted from £616 million last year in the six months to September 30. The Heathrow-based airline carrier revealed the massive drops were a result of the surge in oil prices.
19 September 2013
Mother Denies Manslaughter Of Son Found Starved To Death
A 43-year-old woman has been charged with the manslaughter of her son, whose body was found in his cot almost two years after he had died. The mummified body of Hamzah Khan was found at his family home in Bradford, West Yorkshire in September 2011, having laid in a cot in his mother's bedroom for 21 months after his death.
Mother Denies Manslaughter Of Son Found Starved To Death
A 43-year-old woman has been charged with the manslaughter of her son, whose body was found in his cot almost two years after he had died. The mummified body of Hamzah Khan was found at his family home in Bradford, West Yorkshire in September 2011, having laid in a cot in his mother's bedroom for 21 months after his death.
15 February 2013
Convicts Arrested Over Child Murderer Death In Prison
Two inmates have been arrested following the death in prison of a man jailed for the torture and murder of his partner's two-year-old daughter. In February 2009 Subhan Anwar was sentenced to a minimum 23-years after he was convicted of murdering Sanam Navsarka, of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Convicts Arrested Over Child Murderer Death In Prison
Two inmates have been arrested following the death in prison of a man jailed for the torture and murder of his partner's two-year-old daughter. In February 2009 Subhan Anwar was sentenced to a minimum 23-years after he was convicted of murdering Sanam Navsarka, of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
26 October 2010
Worboy's Inquiry Reaches 102 Women
Police have reported the number of suspected victims to contact them regarding a serial sex attacker has reached 102. In April 2009 John Worboys, a London taxi driver, was jailed after he was found guilty of 19 charges of drugging and sexually assaulting 12 women.
Worboy's Inquiry Reaches 102 Women
Police have reported the number of suspected victims to contact them regarding a serial sex attacker has reached 102. In April 2009 John Worboys, a London taxi driver, was jailed after he was found guilty of 19 charges of drugging and sexually assaulting 12 women.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.