May
2009
Articles from 4th May 2009
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McCanns tell story on US television
May 04 2009 | National News
Millions of US viewers have watched as Kate and Gerry McCann recalled the "terror" and "absolute helplessness" of discovering their daughter was missing. Read
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Hotel suicide duo left 'sorry' note
May 04 2009 | National News
Two women who were found dead in a hotel room left a suicide note saying "sorry for the inconvenience", it has been reported. Read
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Police condemn violence at protest
May 04 2009 | National News
Anti-war protesters have been criticised by police for violent behaviour during a May Day protest. Read
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Polanski to boycott US court case
May 04 2009 | National News
Fugitive film director Roman Polanski will not attend a court hearing later this week seeking dismissal of the 31-year-old sex case against him, his lawyer has told a Los Angeles judge. Read
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Nine more swine flu cases confirmed
May 04 2009 | National News
Nine new UK cases of swine flu have been confirmed, taking the total to 27, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has said. Read
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Susan Boyle: Demi Moore switches favourites in Britain's Got Talent
May 04 2009 | National News
Jamie Pugh looks set to be a big hit in America, just like rival contestant Susan Boyle. Hollywood star Demi Moore, 46, posted his performance on Twitter, with the message: "So moving. Read
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Man arrested for riding his horse while drunk
May 04 2009 | National News
A man in a cowboy hat who rode a horse through a Denver suburb in the US has been cited for riding an animal under the influence. Read
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Robber rescued by police after getting stuck on raid roof
May 04 2009 | National News
A man who got stuck on the roof of a factory he was allegedly trying to rob was rescued by Australian police after a three-hour operation. Read
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Areoplane pilot saved by portable loo after crash
May 04 2009 | National News
A small aeroplane dropping from the sky after its engine failed wound up on a cushioning bunch of portable toilets - and the pilot was able to walk away apparently unhurt. Read
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Daff-t pupils in hospital after eating flower bulb in cookery class
May 04 2009 | National News
Twelve schoolchildren were taken to hospital after eating a daffodil bulb in a cookery class, a council said. Read
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Nuns go on the run
May 04 2009 | National News
"Nuns" developed a running habit for a four-mile dash along the banks of the Thames. Read
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Druid protestor refuses to leave Stonehenge
May 04 2009 | National News
A druid protester named King Arthur Pendragon is still camped out at Stonehenge today in protest despite a deadline passing for him to leave. Read
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West Midlands BNP chief insists his "spear-throwing" jibe at Bishop wasn't racist
May 04 2009 | National News
The deputy leader of the British National Party today denied claims of racism after he called Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu an "ambitious African" and made "spear thrower" comments about Ugandans. Read
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Union warns of Vauxhall 'giveaway'
May 04 2009 | National News
Union leaders have voiced concerns about the prospect of UK car manufacturer Vauxhall coming under new ownership, warning the business could be "given away" under plans to create a European car giant. Read
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Mexico businesses prepare to reopen
May 04 2009 | National News
Mexico's health secretary has said most businesses will reopen nationwide this week following an an ebb in the swine flu outbreak. Read
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Baby P 'stepfather' ponders appeal
May 04 2009 | National News
Lawyers representing Baby P's 'stepfather' have confirmed they are considering an appeal against his conviction for raping a two-year-old girl. Read
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Anti-war protesters climb onto roof
May 04 2009 | National News
Anti-war demonstrators have climbed onto the roof of a bank in a May Day protest. Read
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Rally urges illegal migrant amnesty
May 04 2009 | National News
The Catholic Church in England and Wales has urged people not to vent their frustration on migrants during the recession as it gave its support to a rally calling for an earned amnesty for thousands of illegal immigrants in the UK. Read
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Jailed Briton 'will get fair trial'
May 04 2009 | National News
A pregnant British woman who faces possible death by firing squad for allegedly smuggling heroin will get a fair trial, officials in Laos have insisted. Read
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Baby P 'stepfather' may appeal
May 04 2009 | National News
Lawyers representing Baby P's 'stepfather' have confirmed they are considering an appeal against his conviction for raping a two-year-old girl. Read
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EU blow for hopes of rapid recovery
May 04 2009 | National News
Chancellor Alistair Darling's hopes of a rapid recovery for the UK's recession-blighted economy have been dealt another blow by gloomy new forecasts. Read
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Briton's trial will be fair - Laos
May 04 2009 | National News
The Laotian government has insisted the trial of a pregnant British woman who faces possible death by firing squad for allegedly smuggling heroin into the country will be conducted fairly. Read
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Man shoots wife in freak accident
May 04 2009 | National News
A woman is in a stable condition after being shot in the leg by her husband in a freak accident, according to police. Read
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Baby food 'more fatty than burgers'
May 04 2009 | National News
Some baby foods contain higher levels of saturated fat and sugar than equivalent portions of chocolate biscuits or a cheeseburger, according to a new survey. Read
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'No lawyer' for jailed Laos Briton
May 04 2009 | National News
A pregnant British woman who faces possible death by firing squad in Laos if convicted of drug smuggling has not been assigned a defence lawyer, raising concerns as to whether she would receive a fair trial, a human rights group said. Read
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Flight delays hit soldiers' return
May 04 2009 | National News
The final group of soldiers from 32 Regiment Royal Artillery who were due to return home after deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan have been delayed. Read
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I do not want to be PM, says Harman
May 04 2009 | National News
Harriet Harman has moved to quash suggestions she was preparing to succeed Gordon Brown - insisting there were "no circumstances" in which she would run for the leadership. Read
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Oprah speaks to Madeleine's parents
May 04 2009 | National News
Millions of US viewers are to see Kate and Gerry McCann speak movingly of life without their missing daughter to chat show host Oprah Winfrey. Read
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Iraq and Afghanistan troops return
May 04 2009 | National News
The final group of soldiers from 32 Regiment Royal Artillery are returning home after deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Read
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Double suicide suspected at hotel
May 04 2009 | National News
Post-mortem examinations of the bodies of two women found in a hotel room are expected to confirm a double suicide. Read
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Agency denies data monitoring plans
May 04 2009 | National News
GCHQ - the Government's secret electronic eavesdropping agency - has issued a rare public statement to deny it is pressing ahead with plans to monitor all internet use and telephone calls in the UK. Read
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Overdose during home visit probed
May 04 2009 | National News
A health watchdog is due to investigate a case where a German doctor providing out-of-hours cover accidentally gave a patient a lethal overdose, a spokeswoman said. Read
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Pregnant Briton faces trial in Laos
May 04 2009 | National News
A pregnant Briton who faces death by firing squad if she is convicted of drug smuggling has been told she will go on trial in Laos. Read
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Third school shuts due to swine flu
May 04 2009 | National News
A third school has been ordered to close after a 14-year-old pupil became the latest UK victim of swine flu. Read
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Rally calls for immigrants' amnesty
May 04 2009 | National News
Thousands of people will join church services and a rally in support of an "earned amnesty" for illegal immigrants in the UK. Read
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Double suicide case suspected
May 04 2009 | National News
Post-mortem examinations of the bodies of two women found in a hotel room are expected to confirm a double suicide. Read
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Labour division 'could boost BNP'
May 04 2009 | National News
Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has issued a warning to the party that continued in-fighting risked handing seats to the far right BNP in next month's European elections. Read
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Iraq aides plan 'echoes Gurkha row'
May 04 2009 | National News
The Government has been accused of being "mean-spirited" after deciding to close a resettlement programme for Iraqi workers who helped the British occupying forces. Read
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Web and calls monitoring denied
May 04 2009 | National News
GCHQ - the Government's secret electronic eavesdropping agency - has issued a rare public statement to deny it is pressing ahead with plans to monitor all internet use and telephone calls in the UK. Read
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Pregnant Briton 'may be shot'
May 04 2009 | National News
A pregnant Briton who faces death by firing squad if she is convicted of drug smuggling has been told she will go on trial in Laos. Read
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Swine flu closes third school
May 04 2009 | National News
A third school has been ordered to close after a 14-year-old pupil became the latest UK victim of swine flu. Read
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Tories demand knife sales clampdown
May 04 2009 | National News
Only one shopkeeper has been jailed for selling knives to youngsters in the last 12 years, according to figures obtained by the Conservatives. Read
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Patient visit overdose probed
May 04 2009 | National News
A health watchdog is due to investigate a case where a German doctor providing out-of-hours cover accidentally gave a patient a lethal overdose, a spokeswoman said. Read
