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Blogger Ordered To Pay £25,000 Damages
A blogger has been ordered to pay a council chief executive £25,000 damages after she lost her libel case against him.
Jacqui Thompson launched her action after a letter responding to criticism of Carmarthenshire council, after she was ejected from a meeting for filming.
The High Court however dismissed her claim.
Mrs Thompson is reported to be "absolutely devastated" following the damages awarded against her.
Boris Johnson Defends Bankers On French Radio
Appearing on a French radio show London Mayor Boris Johnson has defended bankers and the City of London.
Speaking in French Johnson said Europe's attack on bankers was a "distraction" from the real problem - a loss of confidence in the euro.
During his visit to Paris Mr Johnson is due to give a speech on London's relationship with Europe.
He told French listeners that he wanted the UK to stay in the single market.
Comedian Norman Collier Dies Aged 87
Comedian Norman Collier, best known for his faulty microphone act, has died at the age of 87, his daughter confirmed.
Collier, who had Parkinson's disease and was living in a nursing home near his hometown of Hull, died on Thursday.
A contemporary of Little and Large, with whom he often worked, he rose to fame on the club circuit, getting his big break on the Royal Variety Show.
"It's kept me in good health, making people laugh. And it's kept them in good health too," he said in 2009.
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A blogger has been ordered to pay a council chief executive £25,000 damages after she lost her libel case against him.
Jacqui Thompson launched her action after a letter responding to criticism of Carmarthenshire council, after she was ejected from a meeting for filming.
The High Court however dismissed her claim.
Mrs Thompson is reported to be "absolutely devastated" following the damages awarded against her.
Boris Johnson Defends Bankers On French Radio
Appearing on a French radio show London Mayor Boris Johnson has defended bankers and the City of London.
Speaking in French Johnson said Europe's attack on bankers was a "distraction" from the real problem - a loss of confidence in the euro.
During his visit to Paris Mr Johnson is due to give a speech on London's relationship with Europe.
He told French listeners that he wanted the UK to stay in the single market.
Comedian Norman Collier Dies Aged 87
Comedian Norman Collier, best known for his faulty microphone act, has died at the age of 87, his daughter confirmed.
Collier, who had Parkinson's disease and was living in a nursing home near his hometown of Hull, died on Thursday.
A contemporary of Little and Large, with whom he often worked, he rose to fame on the club circuit, getting his big break on the Royal Variety Show.
"It's kept me in good health, making people laugh. And it's kept them in good health too," he said in 2009.
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19 March 2010
Dog Owning Attacker Guilty Of Murder
A dog owner who ordered his pet to attack a 16-year-old boy before stabbing him has been convicted of murder. Crisdian Johnson, 22, of Quinton House, Wyvil Road, was charged on 30 April 2009 with the murder of Oluwaseyi 'Seyi' Ogunyemi, 16. The victim was known to family and friends as Seyi - pronounced 'Shay'.
Dog Owning Attacker Guilty Of Murder
A dog owner who ordered his pet to attack a 16-year-old boy before stabbing him has been convicted of murder. Crisdian Johnson, 22, of Quinton House, Wyvil Road, was charged on 30 April 2009 with the murder of Oluwaseyi 'Seyi' Ogunyemi, 16. The victim was known to family and friends as Seyi - pronounced 'Shay'.
24 August 2009
England Celebrate Ashes Victory
England's cricket squad are celebrating their Ashes victory over Australia. The Queen led the tributes after England secured a 2-1 series win at the Oval on Sunday, reclaiming the coveted ashes urn.
England Celebrate Ashes Victory
England's cricket squad are celebrating their Ashes victory over Australia. The Queen led the tributes after England secured a 2-1 series win at the Oval on Sunday, reclaiming the coveted ashes urn.
25 September 2007
Johnson Unveils Plans To Improve NHS
Health Secretary Alan Johnson has unveiled a series of measures aimed at improving the NHS, at the Labour party's annual conference in Bournemouth. Mr Johnson's plans focused on tackling hospital superbugs, such as MRSA, and improving security for NHS staff.
Johnson Unveils Plans To Improve NHS
Health Secretary Alan Johnson has unveiled a series of measures aimed at improving the NHS, at the Labour party's annual conference in Bournemouth. Mr Johnson's plans focused on tackling hospital superbugs, such as MRSA, and improving security for NHS staff.
02 February 2005
Government announces incapacity benefit changes
The government has launched a series of changes to incapacity benefits, in order to help get more people back into employment.
Government announces incapacity benefit changes
The government has launched a series of changes to incapacity benefits, in order to help get more people back into employment.
09 December 2004
Patients can trust their doctors, says BMA
Patients can and do still trust their doctors, says the British Medical Association (BMA) on the day the fifth report of the Shipman Inquiry is published. The BMA said cumulative changes to the way doctors work, introduced since the conviction of Harold Shipman, justified the retention of professionally led regulation.
Patients can trust their doctors, says BMA
Patients can and do still trust their doctors, says the British Medical Association (BMA) on the day the fifth report of the Shipman Inquiry is published. The BMA said cumulative changes to the way doctors work, introduced since the conviction of Harold Shipman, justified the retention of professionally led regulation.
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