26/11/2013

Other News In Brief

Police Appeal For Witnesses After Three Teenagers Die In Road Crash

Police in East Lothian have reported the deaths of three teenagers in a road crash.

According to reports an 18-year-old woman and two males, aged 15 and 16, were fatally injured when the car they were travelling in hit a wall at Tyninghame at around 20:25 on Monday.

Another 16-year-old male is being treated at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Officer To Be Charged Over 'Plebgate'

A charge of misconduct is to brought against a police officer over the "Plebgate" row.

PC Keith Wallis is accused of falsely claiming to have witnessed the incident in an email to his MP.

The CPS said it had decided to charge PC Wallis over the allegation he falsely claimed to have witnessed the incident in an email to deputy chief whip, John Randall who was his MP.

PC Wallis has been charged and is required to attend Westminster Magistrates' Court on 16 December 2013.

Veteran Entertainer Stan Stennett Dies Aged 88

Veteran entertainer Stan Stennett has died aged 88.

The stage and television actor spent more than 60 in the entertainment business, appearing in Crossroads and Coronation Street.

Mr Stennett's son Ceri confirmed his father had died at the University Hospital of Wales during the night.

He had had a stroke about three weeks ago and suffered complications.

(MH/CD)

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