Isle of Man Fire Service open days draw crowds
The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service has invited local people into their stations to take part in two open days. A...
View ArticleBanks say small business loan demand is weak
When the economy hits a downturn, we all make a number of changes to the way we spend and save. We take stock of what we have and what we owe, we budget to reduce our overheads and save what we can....
View ArticleWyclef Jean to appeal against Haiti election ruling
Haitian hip-hop star Wyclef Jean has said he will appeal against a ruling that he cannot run in...
View Article'Rise in female genital mutilation' in London
The number of cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) reported in London has risen and some procedures are taking place in the city, a doctor has said. Dr Comfort Momah, who runs a clinic in Guy's...
View ArticleAl-Qaeda 'frees Spanish hostages'
Al-Qaeda militants are reported to have released two Spanish hostages who were abducted in...
View ArticleProcession over new Hindu temple in West Bromwich
Members of the Hindu community in the West Midlands have celebrated a new temple during a...
View ArticleDrug cautions given out at Staffordshire V site
Nearly 130 people have been cautioned for drug possession at the V Festival site in Staffordshire. About 90,000 people had been expected at the event in Weston...
View Article'Draconian' security for Pope's visit to Birmingham
Security plans for the Pope's visit to the Midlands have been described as "draconian" by a spokesman for the Archdiocese of Birmingham. The Pope will use Cofton Park in the city on 19...
View ArticleBody of former Bishop of Clifton received at cathedral
The body of the former Bishop of Clifton has been received at Clifton...
View ArticleNottingham murder victim died from gunshot to the head
Murder squad detectives have revealed that a 24-year-old man killed in a Nottingham garden had been shot in the head. Police were called to the property on Heatherington Gardens, Top Valley, at about...
View ArticleMan found with head injuries in Birmingham dies
A man is under arrest on suspicion of murder after a 57-year-old was found with head injuries in...
View ArticleDublin 1-14 1-15 Cork
Cork produced a dramatic second-half comeback to clinch an All-Ireland Football semi-final victory over a shell-shocked Dublin at Croke Park. Alan Brogan's goal gave Dublin a great start and the Dubs...
View ArticleMan seriously hurt in Watford underpass
A man is being treated for serious head injuries after an unprovoked attack...
View ArticlePolice appeal over sexual assault
A 17-year-old woman was indecently assaulted in the back garden of a tenement block in the west end...
View ArticleWeather affects last day of Bournemouth Air Show
About 250,000 people attended the third day of this year's annual Bournemouth Air...
View ArticleCall to prevent serial killer Tobin's appeal
Scotland's justice secretary has agreed to meet the father of a murdered schoolgirl amid calls for killer Peter Tobin to be denied...
View ArticleSecurity alert over 'old grenade' in Drumquin
Part of a road has been closed in a County Tyrone village...
View ArticleService to mark 1985 Manchester airport disaster
It is 25 years since a plane, taking off from...
View ArticleTwo climate change protesters arrested at RBS office
Two women have been arrested after climate change protesters led a charge on the Royal Bank of Scotland's Edinburgh headquarters....
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