Jul
2009
Articles from 3rd Jul 2009
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Three children dead in flats blaze
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A fire in a block of flats left has six people dead, including three children. Read
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Children killed in tower block fire
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Two children have died after a fire ripped through a tower block in south London, emergency services have said. Read
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I'll be back, says defeated Murray
Jul 03 2009 | National News
British hopes for a home-grown Wimbledon champion have been crushed after Andy Murray crashed out of the tournament. Read
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People feared trapped in flats fire
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Around 25 people are feared trapped in a block of flats after a fire swept through the building. Read
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Brits barred from Jackson memorial
Jul 03 2009 | National News
The clamour for tickets for Michael Jackson's public memorial has begun - but the singer's British fans will be left disappointed. Read
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Murray is knocked out of Wimbledon
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Andy Murray has been beaten by Andy Roddick in the men's singles semi-final at Wimbledon. Read
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Jilted partner strangled high-flyer
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A jealous martial arts expert who strangled his partner after learning she planned to leave him for another man has been found guilty of murder. Read
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'Double jeopardy' killer is jailed
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A violent footballer has been given two life sentences after he admitted killing his ex-girlfriend seven years after being cleared of the crime. Read
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Boyfriend jailed for car fire death
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A man whose girlfriend burnt to death in a car after he crashed into a tree while drunk has been jailed for six years. Read
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Body found in plane's undercarriage
Jul 03 2009 | National News
An investigation is under way following the discovery of a man's body in the undercarriage of a plane after it arrived from Africa, police have said. Read
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Murray wished good luck by Beckham
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Andy Murray received a boost ahead of his Wimbledon semi-final clash - a good luck message from David Beckham. Read
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Swine flu hits Romania trip pupils
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Eight British schoolchildren have been taken to hospital in Romania with swine flu. Read
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Boxing legend Ali set to visit UK
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Sporting legend Muhammad Ali is to make what could be his last visit to the UK. Read
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Woman may have lain dead for years
Jul 03 2009 | National News
The body of a pensioner may have lain undiscovered for five years in an Edinburgh city centre flat. Read
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Charles in tribute to dead soldiers
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Prince Charles has paid tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe, the most senior British officer killed in Afghanistan. Read
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Swine flu death toll rises to four
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A 19-year-old has been confirmed as the first person in London to die after contracting swine flu. Read
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Top soldier spoke of war 'progress'
Jul 03 2009 | National News
The most senior British Army officer to be killed in action for 27 years had said he was sure progress in the Afghanistan campaign was going in the "right direction" just weeks before his death. Read
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Judge revokes 'terror exile' ruling
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A Government decision to "exile" a terrorism suspect from London on the basis of secret evidence must be revoked, the High Court has ruled. Read
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Embassy staff in Iran 'to be tried'
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Some of the British Embassy's Iranian staff held in Tehran will be put on trial, ruling clerics have said. Read
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Baby Peter council 'still failing'
Jul 03 2009 | National News
The council criticised over the Baby Peter tragedy is still failing to protect all vulnerable children adequately, a report has said. Read
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Summer scorcher ending with storms
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Britain's hottest spell in years has been washed away in thunderous style as a raft of summer storms swept across the country. Read
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Bodies of missing swimmers found
Jul 03 2009 | National News
The bodies of two swimmers who went missing last week have both been found and identified. Read
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Air crew go naked for safety video
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A national airline has adopted a cheeky way to encourage passengers to watch its in-flight safety video: the cabin crew's uniforms are nothing but body paint. Read
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Warning over online flu drug panic
Jul 03 2009 | National News
The Government's Chief Medical Officer has warned the public to avoid panic-buying "counterfeit" anti-swine flu drugs online after it was revealed the number of new cases could reach 100,000 per day. Read
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Peer is facing probe into expenses
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Scotland Yard is investigating a Conservative peer who claimed tens of thousands of pounds in overnight allowances despite living just 46 miles from Westminster, it was reported. Read
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UK to 'freshen up' as heatwave ends
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Britain's hottest spell in years has come to an end as a cool front moved in, lowering the mercury across the country. Read
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Bankers are warned over risk taking
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling has promised tighter regulation of the financial system as he warned that bankers who return to excessive risk-taking will be "brought back to Earth". Read
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School 'false address' case dropped
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A council which was the first to try to prosecute a mother for using a false address to get her son into a popular state school has dropped its case. Read
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Plans for Jackson memorial unveiled
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A public memorial will be held to mourn Michael Jackson at the venue of the singer's final rehearsals. Read
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Murray boxes clever in Andys battle
Jul 03 2009 | National News
It is billed as the "Battle of the Andys" as millions prepare for to see Andy Murray take on American Andy Roddick on Wimbledon's Centre Court. Read
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Commanding officer dies in Helmand
Jul 03 2009 | National News
The most senior British serviceman to be killed in action in Afghanistan has been described as "a superb commanding officer" who was "destined for greatness". Read
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Peer facing probe into expenses
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Scotland Yard is investigating a Conservative peer who claimed tens of thousands of pounds in overnight allowances despite living just 46 miles from Westminster, it was reported. Read
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Murray battles for Wimbledon final
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Andy Murray will battle to become the first British man to reach a Wimbledon final since 1938. Read
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Custody battle for Jackson children
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A custody battle over Michael Jackson's children could pit a grandmother's bond against a mother's biological link. Read
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UK to freshen up as heatwave ends
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Britain's hottest spell in years came to an end as a cool front moved in, lowering the mercury across the country. Read
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RAF mourning crew of Tornado crash
Jul 03 2009 | National News
The RAF has been mourning the loss of two air crew after their Tornado fighter jet crashed near a beauty spot. Read
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Mandelson urged to save van jobs
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson will be urged to help save thousands of jobs when he visits one of the UK's last remaining van factories. Read
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RAF mourns Tornado crash crew
Jul 03 2009 | National News
The RAF has been mourning the loss of two air crew after their Tornado fighter jet crashed near a beauty spot. Read
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Plans for Jackson memorial revealed
Jul 03 2009 | National News
A public memorial will be held to mourn Michael Jackson at the venue of the singer's final rehearsals. Read
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Dementia risk higher for singletons
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Middle-aged people who live alone have double the risk of dementia compared with those who are married or have a partner, researchers have said. Read
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Scrap Trident, urges union leader
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Billions of pounds could be spent on public services and helping hard-working people through the recession if the Government scrapped Trident and ID cards, a union leader will declare. Read
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Bankers warned over risk taking
Jul 03 2009 | National News
Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling has promised tighter regulation of the financial system as he warned that bankers who return to excessive risk-taking will be "brought back to Earth". Read
