14/01/2014
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WW1 Diaries Published Online
The diaries of British soldiers serving throughout World War One have been made available online by the National Archives.
Each military unit kept an official diary detailing events from the outbreak of war in 1914 to the departure of troops from Flanders and France.
Around one fifth of the 1.5 million diary pages held by the National Archives have been digitised so far.
DNA Could Reveal Murder Victims Identity Over 80 Years Later
DNA evidence could reveal the identity of a murder victim in 1930.
It is known that a man was hit on the head with a mallet before being burned to death inside a Morris Minor near Northampton over 80 years ago.
A man called Alfred Rouse was hanged for the murder but never revealed the name of his victim.
Now scientists at University of Leicester have uncovered DNA, which they hope will reveal his identity.
Elderly Fostering Scheme To Be Trialled In Leicester
A new fostering scheme for elderly people is to be tested in Leicester.
Families who take in elderly people will be paid £224 per week to provide care while Leicester City Council will pay for modifications to their homes.
Age UK warned that potentially vulnerable people could be placed in homes with strangers.
But the council said carers would be vetted before being approved, and care would be closely monitored.
(MH)
The diaries of British soldiers serving throughout World War One have been made available online by the National Archives.
Each military unit kept an official diary detailing events from the outbreak of war in 1914 to the departure of troops from Flanders and France.
Around one fifth of the 1.5 million diary pages held by the National Archives have been digitised so far.
DNA Could Reveal Murder Victims Identity Over 80 Years Later
DNA evidence could reveal the identity of a murder victim in 1930.
It is known that a man was hit on the head with a mallet before being burned to death inside a Morris Minor near Northampton over 80 years ago.
A man called Alfred Rouse was hanged for the murder but never revealed the name of his victim.
Now scientists at University of Leicester have uncovered DNA, which they hope will reveal his identity.
Elderly Fostering Scheme To Be Trialled In Leicester
A new fostering scheme for elderly people is to be tested in Leicester.
Families who take in elderly people will be paid £224 per week to provide care while Leicester City Council will pay for modifications to their homes.
Age UK warned that potentially vulnerable people could be placed in homes with strangers.
But the council said carers would be vetted before being approved, and care would be closely monitored.
(MH)
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