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More arrests after Bournemouth drug warrants

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:44:27 +0000

Dorset Police News and Events: A further eleven people have been arrested in the Boscombe and Lansdowne areas of Bournemouth, following the second day of an intelligence-led operation to remove suspected drug dealers from the town.

Tony Blair paves way for a possible return to UK politics

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:32:00 +0000

Daily Mirror - News - Top Stories:

Tony Blair yesterday paved the way for his possible return to UK politics with typical style.

Rejected Britain's Got Talent wannabe fails in discrimination bid

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:09:41 +0000

Metro News: A Britain's Got Talent hopeful failed yesterday in her bid to take her case for discrimination to a tribunal.

Woman reported after dog mauls girl

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:07:10 +0000

The Independent - Crime RSS Feed:

A woman has been reported to prosecutors after a 10-year-old girl was bitten on the face by a dog, it emerged last night.

Alistair Darling: Banks still managed to pay huge bonuses despite my supertax

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:51:36 +0000

Mail Online:
Bankers sabotaged a tax on massive bonuses by using their financial expertise to keep hold of their wealth, Mr Darling has admitted.

Naval officer killed in Manx race

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:29:18 +0000

Mid Sussex Today - Latest South East News: A Royal Navy officer based in Hampshire has been killed in a motorbike crash during the Manx Grand Prix on the Isle of Man.

Robbers Numbers Up In 'Op Bingo'

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:21:00 +0000

Police Oracle: GMP shoot one suspect as robbery foiled in pro-active operation

Welsh devolution question 'too confusing' says electoral commission

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:00:00 +0000

North Wales Daily Post:

THE question drafted by the Secretary of State for Wales over devolving more powers to the Senedd is too confusing for voters, an election watchdog ruled.

Wave Hub due to be placed in sea

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:33:07 +0000

BBC UK News: Engineers behind a GBP42m wave energy scheme in Cornwall plan to lower a giant electrical socket on to the sea bed later.

Three teens mugged at knifepoint this morning

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:15:30 +0000

Barnet +amp; Area Times: A GROUP of Jewish teenagers were subjected to a terrifying knifepoint robbery after being followed by two men in the early hours of this morning.

Saunders to pen Spice Girls musical

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:42:00 +0000

Belfast Telegraph: The Spice Girls musical will get an absolutely fabulous plot - courtesy of writer Jennifer Saunders.

Police quiz 'fix' probe cricketers

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:36:22 +0000

Yahoo! News: Crime News Headlines | UK: The three Pakistan cricketers barred from the sport over match-fixing allegations are expected to be questioned by police.

Study cautions over longterm use of osteoporosis drugs and cancer risk

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:12 +0000

Society Guardian: Regulatory agency says findings should not stop medicinal use of oral bisphosphonatesLongterm use of drugs that are commonly prescribed for osteoporosis may be doubling the users' risk of developing cancer of the oesophagus, a study warns.

Sorting office threatens 400 jobs

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:26:44 +0000

BBC Kent: Plans to modernise postal services in Kent could lead to 400 jobs being cut and the closure of four sorting offices.

Police appeal to Owls fans- update

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:47:08 +0000

South Yorkshire Police:

Cleveland Police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information about an incident in which a Sheffield man was badly hurt in Hartlepool yesterday.

The incident occurred at 1754 on Saturday 28 August+nbsp;between two groups of men at Station Approach, Church Street, following a match between Hartlepool United Football Club and Sheffield Wednesday Football Club.

'I hope I rot in hell': father's suicide note after killing wife and daughter

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:35:50 +0000

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Thousands of police face multiple complaints

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:32:57 +0000

Telegraph Law and order: More than 2,000 police officers had at least three complaints made against them by members of the public over the past year, according to figures released today.

RBS to cut a further 3,500 jobs

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:53:18 +0000

BBC Bristol: Royal Bank of Scotland is planning to cut 3,500 jobs, including some at its Bristol offices.

Energy: The hard sell

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:32:58 +0000

BBC Talking Points: Your stories about companies mis-selling tariffs

Witness appeal - dangerous driving

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:02:26 +0000

Wiltshire Police News: +lt;p+gt;Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident of dangerous driving took place on Churchill Way, Salisbury.

Resident in North-West Leeds warned of bogus callers

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:04:07 +0000

Leeds Initiative:

2010-09-02 Resident in North-West Leeds warned of bogus callers Police renew their appeal to catch the criminals. Police have warned of bogus callers tricking their way into the homes of elderly people in north-west Leeds. An e-fit image of one suspect has been released by officers investigating the spa

Officers to attend special event in Braunstone

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:02:00 +0000

Leicestershire Constabulary - News: Officers from Hinckley Road police station will be attending a special event tomorrow (Thursday September 2) at Braunstone Leisure Centre.Leicestershire Cares is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and as part of the celebrations they are organising an event where clients can try a variety of sports and gym facilities. There will also be a range of support agencies giving out advice and information, including the Police. Detective Sergeant Chris Baker who heads the Adult Referral Service for Leicestershire Constabulary will also be there with his team to answer any questions and to give information about how the Force can support vulnerable people.

Arrest Follows Burglary At Aldi, Rugby

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:47:36 +0000

Warwickshire Police Media Portal Press Releases:

Appeal for Information Following Robbery in Newbridge

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:42:41 +0000

Latest News and Appeals from Gwent Police:

Sylwia suitcase appeal

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:29:03 +0000

Appeals from Staffordshire Police: Detectives are hoping images of a suitcase identical to one owned by a missing 24-year-old woman will prompt fresh information about her whereabouts.

RELEASE OF CCTV FOLLOWING THEFT FROM TESCO STORE IN SUTTON COLDFIELD

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:52:42 +0000

West Midlands Police - Appeals for Help:

POLICE in north Birmingham have released CCTV images of two people they would like to speak to following theft from a Tesco ...

Inquest Jury Condemns Secret Bomb Test

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Security Oracle: A highly secret bomb-making experiment which cost a government scientist his life had been poorly planned and organised, an inquest jury ruled today...

Rare long-eared owl stolen.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:52:22 +0000

Canford Heath Neighbourhood Watch RSS News Feed:

A rare owl stolen in Canford Heath has probably already been sold off on the black market, say the owners who hand-reared it.

Pat’s just fantastic good neighbour

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:20:54 +0000

Daily Echo | Good neighbours: MANY would say the stresses of modern life mean they don"t have time to look in on an elderly neighbour.

Body Found on Beach at Montrose

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:00:00 +0000

Tayside Police - Latest News: Tayside Police were called to Montrose beach this morning following a report of a body on the beach. The discovery was made about 6.30am by ...

Community Invited To Meet Their Neighbourhood Officers

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:39:34 +0000

Greater Manchester Police News: shoppers are invited to meet their local bobby while they shop at one of the town"s supermarkets.

‘It is a different world to the one I grew up in’

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:22:43 +0000

The Northern Echo | Doorstoppers: A PENSIONER who was swindled out of more than GBP25,000 has spoken out at the launch of a police campaign to combat bogus callers and rogue traders.

Prince of Wales wins right to install solar panels on Clarence House

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:47:17 +0000

Green Property News from the Daily Telegraph: The Prince of Wales has won permission to install solar panels on the roof of Clarence House in an attempt to make his 180-year-old London residence "carbon negative".

Policeman kicked and boys arrested in Woking fight

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

GetSurrey.co.uk: A WEEKEND brawl outside a Woking town centre pub led to a police officer being kicked in the face and two teenagers being arrested.

ODA backs Olympic Park sculpture

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:24:00 +0000

Regen.net news | Environment: The Olympic Delivery Authority has given its backing to the 114-metre high ArcelorMittal Orbit tower to be built at the 2012 Olympic Park.

Consumers urged to 'Wise up' to fraudsters

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:00:00 +0000

City of London Police - News +amp; Appeals: City of London Police officers have teamed up with a pair of suspicious-looking characters in an innovative move to raise awareness of fraud.

Hurstpierpoint 'Duster Sellers'

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:39:37 +0000

Hassocks NHW Crimefeed: Door to door sellers have been reported operating in the Hurstpierpoint area. Police advice is not to answer the door and call 0845 60 70 999 giving details such as age, height, clothing, vehicles and direction of travel. [14-07-10]

ST ALBANS: Hatfield man charged with attempted murder

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:48:23 +0000

This Is Local London | Crime: A Hatfield man has been charged with attempting to murder a 24-year-old woman on Wednesday.

ACPO publishes report on trafficking of migrant women in off-street prostitution

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

ACPO Press Releases: Ref : 065/10 A report published today by ACPO puts a more accurate figure on the number of migrant women trafficked to work in brothels and other premises across England and Wales.

new to group

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:31:31 +0000

BromleyNWA at Yahoo! Groups: thanks for letting me join the group hugh thanks for letting me join the group hugh

Chief Constable briefs Police Authority on cuts

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:00:00 +0000

Sussex Police: 29/07/2010
Sussex Police Chief Constable Martin Richards has updated members of the Sussex Police Authority on

Government scales back child worker vetting scheme

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:05:54 +0000

UK News from Times Online: Plans to vet millions of people working with children and vulnerable adults are to be scaled back to “common sense” levels, the Government announced today

New press release added - Authority Member Cllr David Caunt has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

West Midlands Police Authority RSS Feed: New press release added - Authority Member Cllr David Caunt has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List

Online lonely-hearts scam is costing Britons millions of pounds

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:01:00 +0000

Most Curious Stories from Times Online: Single Britons looking for love on online dating sites and in lonely hearts columns are being duped out of hundreds of millions of pounds every year by fraudsters from West Africa.

37 Year Old Bradford Man Arrested for Drugs Offences

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:23:22 +0000

West Yorkshire Police: Officers from the Bradford Area Drugs Team and officers from Manningham and Girlington NPT have today arrested a 37 year old man on suspicion of drugs offences.

Spring into action

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:26:57 +0000

Ipswich South East Network Group (NW): With the clocks going forward next Sunday (28th March), Suffolk Police is urging residents to keep their property safe. As the evenings get lighter and the weather improves, criminals can take advantage of people spending more time outdoors and of people leaving windows and doors open.

Worcester council sends in the cows to preserve grassland

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:24:00 +0000

Birmingham Post - News - Go Green:

Worcester City Council will employ some unusual helpers in an annual conservation exercise when it unleashes a herd of cows on a patch of grassland.

Crackdown on anti-social behaviour, Aberdeen

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Grampian Police Latest News: +lt;p+gt;+lt;span+gt;Six+amp;nbsp;people have been charged following a police crackdown on anti-social behaviour and race-related crime in Aberdeen city centre.

Young woman assaulted in Harlow.

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:32:43 +0000

Essex Police: These men may have crucial information.

Stolen Gelding

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:20:27 +0000

Scarborough Country Watch RSS feed: A light-grey gelding has been stolen from Disley, Cheshire.

Cubs meet local police

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:00:00 +0000

Lancashire Police | News: LOCAL cubs were given a behind the scenes insight into policing last month. Around 20 Lower Darwen cubs from Trinity Church visited Greenbank Police Station...

Police Authority Does Comic Relief

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:00:00 +0000

Lancashire Police Authority: Members of Lancashire Police Authoritys secretariat have been raising funds for Comic Relief in a fancy dress extravaganza. Staff have been collecting sponsorship to spend the day attired in a variety of costumes ranging from jesters to spiderman.

New member of Merseyside Police Authority

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:09:34 +0000

Merseyside Police Authority: Merseyside Police Authority welcomes Cllr Paul Clein as its latest member. He will take his seat at the Annual General Meeting of the Authority to be held on Thursday 26th June.

Property News from Times Online

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:37:29 +0000

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