By Laura Moulden The London Overground could be brought to a standstill as workers prepare to vote on the possibility of strikes.
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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
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).
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.
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 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
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.
Horsemeat scandal: Food retailers hit back at conspiracy claims
By Lauren Grice Food retailers have hit back at claims they were involved in a conspiracy of silence over the ongoing horsemeat scandal.
MPs call for national standard on anti-social behaviour
By Laura Moulden MPs have called for a national standard on anti-social behaviour to be introduced.
Child killer Subhan Anwar murdered in prison
By Lauren Grice Child murderer Subhan Anwar has been killed in Long Lartin Prison.
Dangerous dog laws ‘woefully inadequate’
By Laura Moulden Dangerous dog law proposals have been branded “woefully inadequate” by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee.
Scottish avalanche traps climbers
By Lauren Grice An avalanche in Scotland has trapped a number of climbers in the Cairngorm Mountain range today (February 14th).
Ed Miliband pledges return to 10p income tax rate
By Laura Moulden Ed Miliband has pledged to bring back the 10 pence starting rate of income tax if Labour wins the next general election.
Bank of England: Recovery in sight
By Lauren Grice The Bank of England has claimed an economic recovery for the UK is “in sight” today (February 13th).
Horsemeat scandal: FSA begins meat plant raids
By Laura Moulden The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has raided two premises involved in the alleged supply of horse meat to British supermarkets.