By Lauren Grice The Green Deal has been launched by the government today (January 28th) in a drive to improve the energy efficiency of homes
Year: 2013
Andy Murray upbeat following Australian Open final defeat
By Laura Moulden Andy Murray took heart from playing “the best tennis of his life” after Novak Djokovic lifted the trophy in Melbourne for a
HS2 rail route unveiled
By Gerald Heneghan The rail route for the high speed 2 (HS2) network’s second phase have been outlined by the government today (January 28th).
Barry George loses High Court compensation bid
By Gerald Heneghan Barry George, who was imprisoned for eight years after being wrongly convicted of murdering TV presenter Jill Dando, has lost his bid
Stafford Hospital worker suspended over dummy taped to baby’s face
By Gerald Heneghan A worker at Stafford Hospital has been suspended after a dummy was found taped to a four-month-old baby’s face.
Andy Murray beats Federer to make Australian Open final
By Laura Moulden Andy Murray prepares to face Novak Djokovic in the final of the Australian Open after powering to a dramatic victory over Roger
Blizzard warning issued as UK cold snap comes to an end
By Laura Moulden The Met Office has issued an amber ‘be prepared’ warning for some areas of the UK as a final flurry of snow
River Wye crash victim named as David Cox
By Lauren Grice A man who was killed when two cars carrying members of the same family crashed into the River Wye has been named
ONS: UK economy shrank 0.3 per cent in Q4 2012
By Gerald Heneghan Britain’s economy shrank by 0.3 per cent during the last three months of 2012, re-igniting fears over a potential slide back into
Cameron EU proposals gain backing of business leaders
By Gerald Heneghan David Cameron’s proposals on renegotiating Britain’s relationship with the European Union (EU) have gained the backing of British business leaders.
Stuart Hall charged with rape
By Laura Moulden Former BBC presenter Stuart Hall has been charged with rape and 14 counts of indecent assault.
Michael Gove announces A-level overhaul
By Gerald Heneghan Michael Gove has unveiled a raft of changes to the way A-levels are carried out in England.
David Cameron commits to referendum on Europe
By Gerald Heneghan David Cameron has pledged to implement a referendum into Britain’s membership in the European Union (EU) if the Conservative Party wins the
UK Space Agency names its new CEO
By Jonathan Bridge The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has appointed its next Chief Executive Officer today, January 22.
Army job cuts unveiled by MoD
By Gerald Heneghan The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has unveiled a new round of job cuts in the British Army today (January 22nd).
British woman Lindsay Sandiford given death sentence in Bali
By Gerald Heneghan A British woman has been sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Indonesia.
Snow causes nationwide chaos for travel and schools
By Laura Moulden Heavy snowfall across the UK continues to cause nationwide travel disruption including cancelled flights, road closures and long train delays.
Off-duty police officer murder investigation sees third arrest
By Gerald Heneghan A third man has been arrested in connection with the murder off an off-duty police officer in Edgeley, Stockport.
A30 lorry collision kills pedestrian in Cornwall
By Gerald Heneghan A crash on the A30 in north Cornwall has resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
Head of Police Federation, Paul McKeever, dies in hospital
By Gerald Heneghan Paul McKeever, head of the Police Federation for England and Wales (PFEW), died in hospital on Thursday night (January 17th).