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Service marks lost WWI generation new
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
The nation fell silent on Armistice Day as the passing of the First World War generation was marked at a moving memorial service today.
I understand the pain of losing a child, says Brown
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Prime Minister invokes memory of personal tragedy as bereaved mother says she accepts his apology for 'insulting' letter about her son
Father gives up fight to keep baby alive
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Child's ventilator will be turned off after court battle with mother is resolved
View from Wootton Bassett: 'It's like losing a brother – everyone is crushed'
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
The empty scarlet ceremonial tunic of a Grenadier guardsman hung from a post above the crowd massed in Wootton Bassett yesterday. As the church bells began tolling, thousands fell silent. Only the agonised sobbing of one woman could be heard.
'Drunk' United Airlines pilot charged
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
A pilot was charged last night after being arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of being drunk, police said.
Plan for DNA database to hold profiles for 6 years
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Thousands of innocent people will have their DNA details retained on a national database for up to six years, the Home Office will announce today.
Life has changed forever for the Magnificent Seven
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Jonathan Brown: Colleagues thought winning lottery syndicate boss was calling about redundancies...
BNP leader joins soldiers' mourners
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Nick Griffin was in Wootton Bassett for the return from Afghanistan of the bodies of six soldiers.
Watchdog admits error in Baby P childcare chief's case
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Childcare regulator Ofsted has admitted making a "serious and deeply regrettable error" in failing to disclose potential evidence during the high-profile Sharon Shoesmith High Court case related to the death of Baby P.
Plain English campaigners target police jargon
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Campaigners for straight talking announced they have the nation's police officers in their sights today.
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