Jul
2009
Articles from 1st Jul 2009
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Escaped pet python strangles child
Jul 01 2009 | National News
A 12ft pet Burmese python which broke out of an aquarium has strangled a two-year-old girl in her bedroom at her central Florida home. Read
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UK's heatwave could end in wash-out
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Britain's hottest week in years could end in a wash-out with some parts of the country at risk of flooding, forecasters warned. Read
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Comedy star Mollie Sugden has died
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Comedy actress Mollie Sugden has died in hospital following a long illness, aged 86. Read
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Jackson leaves everything to family
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Michael Jackson's seven-year-old will gives his entire estate to a family trust but cuts out his former wife Debbie Rowe. Read
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Murray wins Wimbledon quarter-final
Jul 01 2009 | National News
British number one Andy Murray has clinched a semi-final place in the Wimbledon men's singles. Read
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Iran releases more UK embassy staff
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Iranian authorities are believed to have released more British Embassy employees who were arrested in Tehran at the weekend. Read
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Train robber Biggs refused parole
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Train robber Ronnie Biggs has been told he will remain in prison after Justice Secretary Jack Straw refused to grant him parole. Read
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Jackson 'pleaded for powerful drug'
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Michael Jackson pleaded for a powerful sedative to cure his insomnia ahead of his comeback tour, a nutritionist has said. Read
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Royal Mail sell-off plan is shelved
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Part-privatisation of the Royal Mail will not go ahead as planned because of the depressed state of the economy, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has announced. Read
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Demolish extension, Sir Cliff told
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Sir Cliff Richard has been ordered to knock down his £30,000 conservatory after his council decided it was too big and built without permission on a Green Belt site. Read
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Government will run East Coast line
Jul 01 2009 | National News
The Government is to take over the running of a major London to Scotland rail route - the East Coast Main Line - after cash-strapped present operator National Express defaulted on its franchise. Read
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Mother begs Moors Murderer for info
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Heartbroken Winnie Johnson has broken down in tears as she begged Moors murderer Ian Brady to reveal to her the 45-year secret of where her son is buried. Read
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Biggs 'may be released within days'
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs could be free within days after Justice Secretary Jack Straw agreed to grant him parole, it has been reported. Read
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Biggs 'to be released within days'
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs could be free within days after Justice Secretary Jack Straw agreed to grant him parole, it has been reported. Read
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Drowning woman rescued from river
Jul 01 2009 | National News
The dramatic moment when a rescuer, suspended from a crane, pulled a drowning woman to safety from the raging waters at the foot of a dam has been captured in pictures. Read
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Brown accused of spending 'deceit'
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Tory leader David Cameron has accused the Prime Minister of "deceit" over public spending cuts. Read
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Met Office ups heatwave alert level
Jul 01 2009 | National News
The heatwave warning alert has been raised from level two to level three as Britain gets set for more baking temperatures. Read
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PM dismisses spending review call
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown has told MPs that public spending will continue to increase until a "0% rise" in 2012-13. Read
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Church's ex charged over £10m drugs
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Pop singer Charlotte Church's former boyfriend Kyle Johnson has been remanded in custody charged with intending to supply Class A drugs with a street value of £10 million. Read
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Drinks giant Diageo axes 900 jobs
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Around 900 jobs are being axed by drinks group Diageo in Scotland as part of an overhaul which will see the closure of its historic distillery at Port Dundas. Read
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BA jobs row 'may go to arbitration'
Jul 01 2009 | National News
A deadlocked row over job cuts and pay at British Airways could be resolved through arbitration in a move to head off the threat of industrial action. Read
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Police stored DNA in with ice cream
Jul 01 2009 | National News
A police force has been storing samples from suspects and car crash victims alongside ice cream, according to a report. Read
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Veg diet 'could cut risk of cancer'
Jul 01 2009 | National News
A meat-free diet could reduce the risk of developing cancer, according to a new study. Read
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Police call off Moors murder search
Jul 01 2009 | National News
The search for the remains of the Moors murders victim Keith Bennett has been called off. Read
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Concern over seized Gaza activists
Jul 01 2009 | National News
British and Irish people are among a group of 21 human rights activists "kidnapped" by the Israeli authorities, campaigners said. Read
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Government to run East Coast line
Jul 01 2009 | National News
The Government is to take over the running of a major London to Scotland rail route - the East Coast Main Line - after cash-strapped present operator National Express defaulted on its franchise. Read
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Jackson body set for public viewing
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Michael Jackson's body will go on public view at his Neverland ranch, according to reports. Read
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More help needed for young runaways
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Children's Minister Baroness Morgan has called on local authorities to provide better services for young people who run away from home. Read
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National Express chief quits post
Jul 01 2009 | National News
The chief executive of struggling transport group National Express is to resign. Read
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'Offensive' ice cream ad is banned
Jul 01 2009 | National News
An ice cream advert which showed a priest and a nun in a "seductive pose" has been banned after readers complained that it was offensive, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said. Read
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Call to ban online sales of knives
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Trading standards chiefs have called for a blanket ban on the sale of knives over the internet. Read
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BA talks with unions are deadlocked
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Crucial talks aimed at agreeing job losses and other cost savings at British Airways have reached a deadlock, raising the threat of industrial action over the busy summer months. Read
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National Express boss 'set to quit'
Jul 01 2009 | National News
The chief executive of troubled rail and bus operator National Express is expected to announce his resignation, according to reports. Read
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Worldwide support for ousted Zelaya
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Honduras' ousted president won overwhelming international support as he planned a high-profile return to his chaotic country. Read
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Honduras leader 'will not resign'
Jul 01 2009 | National News
The interim president of Honduras has vowed not to resign the post he took over following a military coup and claimed only an armed invasion would restore his ousted predecessor to power. Read
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Britain braced for another sizzler
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Baking Britain is set to hit record temperatures again as the country sweltered in the grip of heatwave conditions. Read
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London show 'could be tribute gig'
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Michael Jackson's tour promoter said the dead star's ill-fated London show could be turned into a tribute gig featuring his family. Read
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Deadlock in BA and unions talks
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Crucial talks aimed at agreeing job losses and other cost savings at British Airways have reached a deadlock, raising the threat of industrial action over the busy summer months. Read
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Call to ban online knife sales
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Trading standards chiefs have called for a blanket ban on the sale of knives over the internet. Read
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Tesco 'could bid for Northern Rock'
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Tesco may launch a bid for Northern Rock as the Government attempts to sell off the nationalised lender before the General Election, according to reports. Read
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Veg diet 'could cut cancer risk'
Jul 01 2009 | National News
A meat-free diet could reduce the risk of developing cancer, according to a new study. Read
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BA talks break up without a deal
Jul 01 2009 | National News
Talks aimed at agreeing job losses and other cost savings at British Airways have ended without agreement, despite the airline setting a deadline for reaching a deal. Read
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Concerns over future of shipyards
Jul 01 2009 | National News
The long-term future of two British shipyards has been brought into question after a leaked memo reportedly showed plans which could see them close them within a decade. Read
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'Offensive' ice cream ad banned
Jul 01 2009 | National News
An ice cream advert which showed a priest and a nun in a "seductive pose" has been banned after readers complained that it was offensive, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said. Read
