Jun
2009
Articles from 11th Jun 2009
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Husband 'shocked' by abuse charges
Jun 11 2009 | National News
The husband of a female nursery worker charged with sexually assaulting children has said he is "shocked" by the allegations. Read
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Man accused of toddler blaze murder
Jun 11 2009 | National News
A South Wales man has been charged with the murder of a three-year-old girl who died following an arson attack on her home. Read
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Carradine's death 'was not suicide'
Jun 11 2009 | National News
The independent forensics expert who examined David Carradine's body has said the actor did not commit suicide. Read
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Man Utd accept £80m bid for Ronaldo
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Manchester United have accepted a world-record £80 million bid from Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo. Read
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Student killers' sentences reviewed
Jun 11 2009 | National News
The "sadistic" killers of French students Laurent Bonomo and Gabriel Ferez could be given longer prison terms after the case was called in by the Attorney General. Read
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Doherty charged in new drugs probe
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Singer Pete Doherty has been charged with dangerous driving, drink-driving, possession of a Class A drug and driving without a licence or insurance. Read
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Doherty arrested in new drugs probe
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Singer Pete Doherty has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and drug possession - half an hour after playing a gig. Read
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Fresh walkout over jobs at refinery
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Hundreds of workers have walked out on unofficial strike in a fresh row over jobs at an oil refinery hit by wildcat action earlier this year. Read
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Trucker jailed for girl's abduction
Jun 11 2009 | National News
A lorry driver who had sex with a 15-year-old girl he met in an internet chatroom before taking her to France has been jailed for five years. Read
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Pete Doherty faces new drugs probe
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Singer Pete Doherty has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and drug possession - half an hour after playing a gig. Read
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Husband quizzed on body-in-bin find
Jun 11 2009 | National News
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of his wife, whose body was found dumped in a wheelie bin. Read
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Global swine flu pandemic declared
Jun 11 2009 | National News
World health bosses have declared the swine flu outbreak the first global flu pandemic for more than 40 years. Read
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WHO 'to declare swine flu pandemic'
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Speculation has grown that world health bosses could declare the swine flu outbreak the first global flu pandemic for more than 40 years. Read
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Six men jailed over paedophile ring
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Six men have been jailed for their involvement in a paedophile ring. Read
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New walkout over jobs at refinery
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Hundreds of workers have walked out on unofficial strike in a fresh row over jobs at an oil refinery hit by wildcat action earlier this year. Read
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Husband held over body in bin find
Jun 11 2009 | National News
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of his wife, whose body was found dumped in a wheelie bin. Read
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Sir Chris hails mother at ceremony
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy praised his mother as he was knighted at Buckingham Palace - as she was honoured with an MBE for an outstanding career in nursing. Read
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Trio convicted of Kinsella murder
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Three youths have been found guilty of murdering Ben Kinsella, the 16-year-old brother of former EastEnders actress Brooke Kinsella. Read
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Anger as nursery worker faces court
Jun 11 2009 | National News
A female nursery worker has been jeered and spat at when she appeared in court charged with sexual assault and making and distributing child abuse images. Read
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Tory students suspended over jokes
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Two Tories have been suspended from the party following allegations of racism at Oxford University's Conservative Association. Read
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United accept £80m Real Ronaldo bid
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Manchester United have accepted a world-record £80 million bid from Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo. Read
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Porn charge nursery worker remanded
Jun 11 2009 | National News
A female nursery worker charged with several counts of sexual assault and making and distributing child porn has been remanded in custody. Read
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Mortgage lending in jump of 16%
Jun 11 2009 | National News
There was a 16% jump in mortgage lending to people buying a new home during April, further adding to evidence that the housing market is beginning to stabilise. Read
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Councils slammed over Iceland banks
Jun 11 2009 | National News
"Complacent" councils which invested millions of pounds with Icelandic banks just before they collapsed have come under fire from MPs. Read
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Widdecombe in bid to become speaker
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Veteran Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe said she wants to "restore the reputation" of the House of Commons as she bids to become the new Commons Speaker. Read
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Hopes of deal to end Tube strike
Jun 11 2009 | National News
London Underground has said services are running on more than half of its lines despite a continued strike by Tube workers, amid hopes of fresh talks to resolve the dispute. Read
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Commuters endure more strike misery
Jun 11 2009 | National News
London's commuters are enduring major travel disruption again as talks between union leaders and transport bosses continue amid the Tube strike. Read
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Porn charge nursery worker in court
Jun 11 2009 | National News
A female nursery worker is appearing in court charged with seven offences, including making and distributing indecent images of children and sexual assault. Read
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Flu 'pandemic' announcement awaited
Jun 11 2009 | National News
There is speculation that world health bosses could declare the swine flu outbreak the first global flu pandemic for more than 40 years. Read
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Flood-hit areas will get more rain
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Flood warnings remain in force for parts of northern England after torrential rain poured into homes and caused gridlock on the roads. Read
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Iceland bank crash councils rapped
Jun 11 2009 | National News
"Complacent" councils which invested millions of pounds with Icelandic banks just before they collapsed have come under fire from MPs. Read
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Gunman kills Holocaust museum guard
Jun 11 2009 | National News
An 88-year-old gunman with a violent anti-Semitic past has opened fire with a rifle inside the crowded US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington. Read
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Rent row minister 'had no receipts'
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Government minister Shahid Malik was unable to produce receipts or a rental agreement to back up his claims that he was not renting out his constituency home at a preferential rate, it has been disclosed. Read
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Second day of Tube strike misery
Jun 11 2009 | National News
London's commuters are facing major travel disruption again as talks between union leaders and transport bosses continued amid the Tube strike. Read
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Mandelson warns against nationalism
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson will issue a warning against a bunker mentality in Britain in the midst of the economic recession and the rise of euroscepticism. Read
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Half the country may have hayfever
Jun 11 2009 | National News
More than half of us could be suffering from hay fever by 2060, a researcher has claimed. Read
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Tsvangirai pokes fun at PM Brown
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Zimbabwe's prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai has made fun of Gordon Brown's flagging political fortunes. Read
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US promoter sues pop singer Jackson
Jun 11 2009 | National News
A New Jersey concert promoter has sued entertainer Michael Jackson for £24.4m for allegedly breaching a contract to play a reunion concert with other family members. Read
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Widdecombe in bid for Speaker's job
Jun 11 2009 | National News
Tory Ann Widdecombe is the latest MP to announce a bid to become the new Commons Speaker. Read
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Porn charge nursery woman in court
Jun 11 2009 | National News
A female nursery worker is due to appear in court charged with seven offences, including making and distributing indecent images of children and sexual assault. Read
