11/06/2015
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Sir Christopher Lee Dies Aged 93
Sir Christopher Lee has died aged 93.
The English-born actor appeared in more than 250 films and played many well known roles, including Scaramanga in James Bond and evil wizard Saruman in The Lord of the Rings, alongside roles in The Wicker Man and Star Wars.
The actor is reported to have died on Sunday at Chelsea and Westminster hospital in London, after being hospitalised for respiratory problems and heart failure.
Police Reopen 1994 Child Murder Case
Detectives in Cambridgeshire have reopened an investigation into the murder of 6-year-old boy in November 1994.
The naked body of Rikki Neave was found in woods near Peterborough's Welland Estate on 29 November 1994. He had been strangled.His mother, Ruth Neave, was cleared of his murder at a trial. She later admitted child neglect and cruelty and was jailed for seven years.
Cambridgeshire Police said that the investigation was being "started afresh".
Gastroenteritis Outbreak Shuts Down Cardiff Hotel
A south Wales hotel has been shut down following an outbreak of gastroenteritis.
An investigation has been launched into the cause of the virus outbreak at the Angel Hotel in Cardiff.
Management at the hotel said that it had been closed as a "precautionary measure" and that it was "providing support to guests".
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Sir Christopher Lee has died aged 93.
The English-born actor appeared in more than 250 films and played many well known roles, including Scaramanga in James Bond and evil wizard Saruman in The Lord of the Rings, alongside roles in The Wicker Man and Star Wars.
The actor is reported to have died on Sunday at Chelsea and Westminster hospital in London, after being hospitalised for respiratory problems and heart failure.
Police Reopen 1994 Child Murder Case
Detectives in Cambridgeshire have reopened an investigation into the murder of 6-year-old boy in November 1994.
The naked body of Rikki Neave was found in woods near Peterborough's Welland Estate on 29 November 1994. He had been strangled.His mother, Ruth Neave, was cleared of his murder at a trial. She later admitted child neglect and cruelty and was jailed for seven years.
Cambridgeshire Police said that the investigation was being "started afresh".
Gastroenteritis Outbreak Shuts Down Cardiff Hotel
A south Wales hotel has been shut down following an outbreak of gastroenteritis.
An investigation has been launched into the cause of the virus outbreak at the Angel Hotel in Cardiff.
Management at the hotel said that it had been closed as a "precautionary measure" and that it was "providing support to guests".
(MH/CD)
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