By Gerald Heneghan Will Whitehorn, a transport industry pioneer, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Transport Systems Catapult.
Year: 2013
Police hunt for Bolton market sex attacker
By Lauren Grice Greater Manchester Police have launched a hunt for a man who sexually assaulted a woman at Bolton Market.
London Overground workers prepare for strike vote
By Laura Moulden The London Overground could be brought to a standstill as workers prepare to vote on the possibility of strikes.
Horsemeat scandal: Birds Eye recalls three beef ready meals
By Lauren Grice Birds Eye has announced a recall of three of its beef ready meals after DNA testing revealed the presence of horsemeat in
Savile inquiry evidence to be published by BBC
By Laura Moulden Evidence from the BBC’s inquiry into Newsnight’s decision to drop its investigation into Jimmy Savile is set to be published online today
Work programme slammed as ‘extremely poor’ by MPs
By Gerald Heneghan The government’s Work Programme has been branded “extremely poor” by MPs in the Public Account Committee.
Barnet PCs rescue driver from freezing lake
By Lauren Grice Police constables from Barnet borough have saved a woman from drowning after her car was driven into a freezing lake.
Dundee sex attack appeal launched
By Laura Moulden Police in Dundee have launched an appeal for information after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted last night (February 20th).
Private prisons ‘better run than state facilities’
By Gerald Heneghan Private companies are better than the public sector at running prisons, a think tank has claimed.
Vicky Price jury ‘unable to reach verdict’
By Lauren Grice The jury trying Vicky Pryce, the ex-wife of former minister Chris Huhne, has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict on
Wisbech Fish and chip shop stabbing victim fined for wasting police time
By Laura Moulden A Wisbech man who claimed he fought off four muggers while holding fish and chips has been fined for wasting police time.
Manchester child poverty levels ‘worst in UK’
By Gerald Heneghan Manchester has been named the worst parliamentary constituency for child poverty in the UK.
Lowestoft crash victim named as David Wright
By Lauren Grice The victim of a car crash in Lowestoft has been revealed as 74-year-old David Wright.
Cannabis regulation ‘favoured by most Brits’
By Laura Moulden Cannabis legalisation and decriminalisation is favoured by most Britons, an independent think tank has stated.
Cameron to announce India cybercrime partnership
By Gerald Heneghan David Cameron is set to announce a partnership between India and Britain on the issue of cybercrime today (February 19th).
Cameron leads massive trade delegation to India
By Lauren Grice David Cameron has led the largest ever prime ministerial trade delegation from the UK to India today (February 18th).
Wigan man ‘fighting for life’ after refusing to hand over Mercedes keys
By Laura Moulden A Wigan man has been left fighting for his life after he was stabbed for refusing to hand over his Mercedes keys
Fizzy drinks tax and junk food ad ban proposed by doctors
By Gerald Heneghan A tax on fizzy drinks and a ban on junk food advertising are just two of the measures being proposed by doctors
UK admiral Peter Hudson takes over NATO Maritime Headquarters
By Lauren Grice British Vice Admiral Peter Hudson has taken over the administration of NATO’s Maritime Headquarters.
TUC: Living standards must be defining issue in next election
By Laura Moulden Living standards must be a “defining issue” during the next general election, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has claimed.