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Britain faces credit crunch II: And this time we may never recover, warns finance chief

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:45:54 +0000

Mail Online: Robert Chote, head of the Office for Budget Responsibility, pictured, said Greek withdrawal could spark a rerun of the dramatic lending squeeze.

Pressure heaped on eurozone talks

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:41:52 +0000

BBC UK News: Pressure heaped on eurozone talks

Northern Ireland's licensing laws need shaken up: Lord Mayor Niall O’Donnghaile

Sat, 19 May 2012 03:14:06 +0000

Belfast Telegraph: The Lord Mayor of Belfast has said it is time to rethink the licensing laws in Northern Ireland so that the province can compete with its UK and European counterparts.

Crime News Headlines - Yahoo! News UK

Sat, 19 May 2012 02:40:33 +0000

Yahoo! News: Crime News Headlines | UK: The latest Crime news headlines from Yahoo! News UK. Find videos, pictures and in-depth Crime coverage

Olympic torch relay to set off

Sat, 19 May 2012 02:29:10 +0000

BBC Talking Points: The Olympic flame will begin its 70-day tour of the UK later on in the build up to the London 2012 games. Send us your photos.

Juror fined for smoking cannabis

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:11:10 +0000

The Independent - Crime RSS Feed:

A juror on a rape trial who smoked a cannabis joint in his lunch hour has been fined GBP450 after admitting contempt of court.

Pat’s just fantastic good neighbour

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:05:35 +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.

A letter to ... the brother I almost had

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:05:17 +0000

Society Guardian: The letter you always wanted to writeI am writing to you for the first time in adult English, despite the fact that you can only read simple words and phrases and would not be able to understand the content of this letter unless it were translated into elementary sign language.

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

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:02:18 +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.

ST ALBANS: Hatfield man charged with attempted murder

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:49:50 +0000

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

Angela Merkel 'asks Greece to consider euro exit referendum'

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:45:03 +0000

Metro News:

German leader Angela Merkel has apparently asked Greek president Karolos Papoulias to consider holding a referendum on whether the country should leave the euro.

Greek officials claimed Chancellor Merkel suggested the vote could be held alongside next month's general election to try to bring an end to the uncertainty about Greece's membership of the single currency, but that the president rejected the plan.

Angela Merkel wants Greece to consider its eurozone future (AFP/Getty Images)

Government spokesman Dimitris Tsiodras said: '(Merkel) conveyed to the president thoughts on holding a referendum along with the elections, with the question of to what extent Greek citizens wish to remain in the eurozone.

'However, it is obvious that the issue lies outside the jurisdiction of the caretaker government.'

A spokesman for the German government denied Chancellor Merkel had proposed the idea.

A general election earlier this month produced a hung parliament after parties opposed to the austerity measures imposed as part of Greece's international bailout made significant gains.

Negotiations about a coalition failed and another election will take place on June 17th.

If the anti-austerity groups make further progress in the next vote and are able to form the government, Greece may be forced to leave the euro - a development that may further destabilise the eurozone.

News of Chancellor Merkel's plan came ahead of the G8 summit at Camp David, where David Cameron will discuss the eurozone crisis with new French president Francois Hollande and other world leaders.

VIDEO: Safeguarding child asylum seekers

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:33:20 +0000

BBC Kent: Kent County Council prepares for a possible increase in child asylum seekers in the Olympics

Cleared Jill Dando murder suspect Barry George in court fight for compensation

Fri, 18 May 2012 20:40:47 +0000

Telegraph Law and order: Barry George, the loner who was jailed for the murder of TV presenter Jill Dando before being cleared at a re-trial, is to fight a test case for compensation.

Meaker sets up thrilling last day

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:40:03 +0000

BBC Bristol: Stuart Meaker produces an inspired spell of bowling to give Surrey hope of claiming an incredible victory against Somerset.

US gun culture is at our door: we daren't be complacent | Giles Fraser

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:29:01 +0000

Appeal following a burglary in Coventry

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:59:07 +0000

West Midlands Police - Appeals for Help:

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was burgled and assaulted in her home in Coventry.

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Appeal for witnesses after assault in Weymouth

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:14:22 +0000

Dorset Police News and Events: Detectives in Weymouth are appealing to a good Samaritan to come forward following an alleged assault in the town - officers are also keen to speak with any witnesses and anyone who may have information.

10 youngsters in Llanberis outdoor activity centre fire caused by faulty sauna

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:42:00 +0000

North Wales Daily Post:

A FAULTY sauna is being blamed for starting a fire at a holiday home in the centre of Llanberis this morning.

Update regarding wanted man (Salisbury)

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:49:26 +0000

Wiltshire Police News: Glen Dolan, 29, from Warminster who was wanted by Police regarding offences in early March 2012, was arrested yesterday (17th May) at 4pm in the Bemerton Heath area of Salisbury.

New Joint Police and Fire Command and Control Centre

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:20:18 +0000

Merseyside Police Authority: Merseyside+rsquo;s Police and Fire and Rescue Authorities have today agreed in principle to the development of new joint +pound;6.6million command and control centre in Bootle. The centre will

Foreign thieves who targeted City jailed

Fri, 18 May 2012 01:00:00 +0000

City of London Police - News +amp; Appeals: Men were in London for only 24 hours before officers caught them stealing valuables from bar and restaurant-goers.

5.11 Tactical UK

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Police Oracle: Here at patrol store we supply a number of 5.11 Tactical gear. Ranging from clothing to pouches. All the Tactical Gear is durable yet comfortable and are popular with all forces.

David Greer Finalist In IOD Awards

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Security Oracle: David Greer Finalist at West Midlands IOD Director of the Year Awards...

Parents' plea for renovation to dilapidated play park

Thu, 17 May 2012 23:53:46 +0000

Barnet +amp; Area Times: Parents are pleading with Barnet Council to refurbish a dilapidated play park used by thousands of children and families every year.

Burglar absconds from HMP Sudbury ISSUED ON BEHALF OF DERBYSHIRE CONSTABULARY

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:01:00 +0000

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Counties' officers use state of the art technology to prevent crime

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:25:00 +0000

Leicestershire Constabulary - News: The police in Leicestershire are using the latest state of the art technology to tackle thieves and people involved in handling stolen goods.

Safer Neighbourhood Team Public Meeting, Friday 18th May at 5pm.

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:43:47 +0000

Canford Heath Neighbourhood Watch RSS News Feed:

The Canford Heath Safer Neighbourhood Team will be holding a public meeting at the Public Library, Mitchell Road, Canford Heath on Friday 18th May at 5pm. This is an opportunity for you to meet the local Police Team and tell us the main issues within the local community that you think the Police and/or Community Safety partners should be concentrating their efforts on.

Ali G supporters want Staines to 'keep it real'

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

GetSurrey.co.uk: A LAST-DITCH, Ali G-inspired protest against the Staines-upon-Thames name change is being planned for the council's big day of celebrations.

Shelton robbery

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:19:33 +0000

Appeals from Staffordshire Police: Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Stoke-on-Trent.

Gmp Flies Rainbow Flag For Idaho 2012

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:26:29 +0000

Greater Manchester Police News: greater manchester police is flying the rainbow flag at the force"s new headquarters at central park and at divisional headquarters across the county today thursday 17 may to support idaho 2012 (international day against homophobia and transphobia).

Police appeal for information following a suspected attempted abduction near Birley, Sheffield

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:10:47 +0000

South Yorkshire Police:

South Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after an alleged attempted abduction that took place at 10.10pm on Saturday, 12 May, 2012, close to the Birley area of Sheffield.

The best eco-friendly homes

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:24:19 +0000

Green Property News from the Daily Telegraph: Property sleuth Graham Norwood hops in his hybrid car and travels the country to find eco-friendly homes.

Vulnerable Man Missing from Goddards Green

Tue, 08 May 2012 18:24:29 +0000

Hassocks NHW Crimefeed: A voluntary patient at a psychiatric unit in Goddards Green has failed to return from an unescorted trip he left for at 3.30pm on 23/4. Sacha Stewart (also known as Alex) is white, aged 30 and 6' tall, of slim build with black hair and brown eyes. He was dressed in a grey/black hooded leather jacket, green T-shirt, blue tracksuit bottoms and black trainers. If spotted call 101, serial 1476 refers. Click this item for his photo. [30-04-12]

Police Authority approves its final policing plan for Lancashire

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:00:00 +0000

Lancashire Police Authority: Lancashire Police Authority has formally approved a crime plan which sets out a series of ambitions to make Lancashire safer over the next 12 months.

West Midlands cities lead league in new carbon reduction report

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Birmingham Post - News - Go Green:

A new report has found the Midlands is leading the way in cutting carbon emissions, with Coventry and Wolverhampton topping a league of carbon-cutting cities.

Race hate lad who may lose his sight asks: 'Why Me?'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:01:00 +0000

Daily Mirror - News - Top Stories:

The boy who may lose his sight after a suspected racist gang attack opened his heart about his horrific ordeal yesterday.

Suspicious Fire, Burghead

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Grampian Police Latest News: Grampian Police are investigating a suspicious fire in the Burghead area of Moray.

BromleyNWA at Yahoo! Groups

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:11:08 +0000

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ACPO comment on Crime in England and Wales quarterly update to September 2010

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Chris Brown: A green deal for communities?

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:07:00 +0000

Regen.net news | Environment: The Government's Energy Bill has a long way to go if it is to succeed in its goal to create a large-scale, market-driven take up of retrofitting existing buildings

Sudden Death, Dundee

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:00:00 +0000

Tayside Police - Latest News: Police investigating the discovery of a body of a 21 year old male in a house in the Charleston area of Dundee this morning can ...

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.

Home secretary bans mephedrone

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:36:30 +0000

Home Office Press Releases: Mephedrone and its related compounds are to be banned and made Class B drugs following recommendations from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD), Home Secretary Alan Johnson announced today.

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...

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

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Director charged over worker's death

Mid Sussex Today - Latest South East News: The managing director of a maintenance company has been charged with manslaughter by gross negligence after the death of an employee in Bognor Regis.