Oct
2009
Articles from 18th Oct 2009
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More hurt at power station protest
Oct 18 2009 | National News
Four climate change activists protesting at a power station have been arrested, police said, while others were bitten by police dogs and suffered other injuries. Read
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Boy in balloon drama 'was a hoax'
Oct 18 2009 | National News
A US couple's report that their six-year-old son was in a balloon that was hurtling away from their home was a publicity stunt, police in Colorado have said. Read
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Button: 'I'm world champion, baby'
Oct 18 2009 | National News
Jenson Button has won the Formula One world title, becoming the 10th British driver to claim motor sport's greatest prize. Read
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Brother and sister die in fire
Oct 18 2009 | National News
Tributes have been paid to a brother and sister who died after they were trapped in the bedrooms of their burning home in what police say was a tragic accident. Read
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Reports into 'prisoner transfers'
Oct 18 2009 | National News
Prison reformers are keenly awaiting reports into two major jails at the centre of an investigation into temporary transfers of inmates. Read
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Last ditch post talks to be held
Oct 18 2009 | National News
Last ditch talks aimed at preventing crippling post strikes are to be held as union leaders consider a legal challenge to the recruitment of up to 30,000 temporary staff by Royal Mail. Read
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Tories pledge to repeal hunting ban
Oct 18 2009 | National News
The Tories would use a government bill in government time to overturn the hunting ban, shadow environment secretary Nick Herbert has confirmed. Read
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Siblings killed in house fire named
Oct 18 2009 | National News
Police have named the brother and sister who died in a house fire in Torquay. Read
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BBC defends Humpty Dumpty decision
Oct 18 2009 | National News
The BBC has defended a decision to change the ending of nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty. Read
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Action pledge over bankers' bonuses
Oct 18 2009 | National News
The Government has pledged to take action to stop State-owned banks from handing out mega bonuses as speculation mounts over bumper windfalls for City workers. Read
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Kidnapped aid workers are set free
Oct 18 2009 | National News
An Irish aid worker and her Ugandan colleague kidnapped in war-torn Sudan more than three months ago have been freed, the Irish Government has revealed. Read
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Kidnapped aid workers set free
Oct 18 2009 | National News
An Irish aid worker and her Ugandan colleague kidnapped in war-torn Sudan more than three months ago have been freed, the Irish Government has revealed. Read
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Abuse cases piling up after Baby P
Oct 18 2009 | National News
More than 150 of the worst cases of child abuse have come to light since the Baby P tragedy, a survey has revealed. Read
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Field defiant over expenses demand
Oct 18 2009 | National News
Former minister Frank Field is refusing to pay back more than £7,000 demanded following the audit of MPs' expenses, it has emerged. Read
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RBS denial in row over staff bonus
Oct 18 2009 | National News
The Royal Bank of Scotland has insisted no decision has yet been made on the size of bonuses for its staff this year. Read
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Police search home of balloon boy
Oct 18 2009 | National News
Police have searched the home of the parents of Colorado's "balloon boy" after the sheriff investigating the case said he was pursuing criminal charges. Read
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Balloon boy: Police to file charges
Oct 18 2009 | National News
The sheriff investigating the boy-in-the-balloon saga has said his office will file criminal charges in connection with the case. Read
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Soldier on Afghan war crime charges
Oct 18 2009 | National News
A British soldier serving with the special forces is facing war crimes charges after threatening to shoot dead a Taliban prisoner during interrogation unless he co-operated, it has been reported. Read
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Wave of complaint over Gately story
Oct 18 2009 | National News
Police have received a complaint about an article written by newspaper columnist Jan Moir concerning the death of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, Scotland Yard said. Read
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Nations gather for climate talks
Oct 18 2009 | National News
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has pledged to "throw everything" at securing a global climate change deal as leading nations gathered in London for talks. Read
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Darling 'tax grab' on bank profits
Oct 18 2009 | National News
British banks could be hit with a massive tax grab under plans by the Government to secure a return for the taxpayer-funded bailout of the sector, it has been reported. Read
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Probe as children die in house fire
Oct 18 2009 | National News
A house fire that killed two children is being investigated by police and fire experts. Read
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80 arrests at power station protest
Oct 18 2009 | National News
Nearly 80 people have been arrested during a climate change protest at a power station that left three police officers needing hospital treatment. Read
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Worker at aquarium bitten by shark
Oct 18 2009 | National News
A 23-year-old man has been treated by paramedics after he was bitten by a shark at an aquarium. Read
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30,000 postal staff to be recruited
Oct 18 2009 | National News
Royal Mail is to recruit up to 30,000 temporary staff to cope with strikes by postal workers and deal with the Christmas rush, it was announced. Read
