G4S, the controversial private security company which last week ousted its chief executive nearly a year after it failed to provide enough security guards for the London 2012 Olympics, is to run services providing counselling for victims of rape and sexual assault.
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Parents in court over Derby house fire
Thursday 31 May 2012
The parents of six children killed in a house fire appeared in court today charged with their murders.
Woman, 93, dies after Birmingham attack
Wednesday 30 May 2012
A 93-year-old woman who was attacked in her home has died in intensive care from complications caused by her injuries.
93-year-old Emma Winnall dies of injuries after attack
Tuesday 29 May 2012
A 93-year-old woman who was badly beaten as she slept in her own bed has died in hospital from complications from her injuries.
Postcode lottery over holiday cash rates
Sunday 27 May 2012
There is a "postcode lottery" over foreign exchange, according to consumer group Which?.
Shoot-out has unhappy ending for Chelsea Ladies
Sunday 27 May 2012
Coach driver to stand trial over motorway pile-up
Friday 25 May 2012
A coach driver is to stand trial following the death of a man in a motorway pile-up.
Jack Butland called up by England for Euro 2012 after John Ruddy breaks finger
Friday 25 May 2012
Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy has been ruled out of this summer's European Championship after breaking a finger.
Birmingham will fight any West Brom plans to lure Chris Hughton
Wednesday 23 May 2012
West Brom have been warned to expect a tough stance from Birmingham should they press ahead with plans to make Chris Hughton their new manager, Press Association Sport understands.
Owen Hargreaves is released by Manchester City
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Owen Hargreaves has been released by Manchester City. The former England midfielder, who has been plagued by injuries in recent years, joined Roberto Mancini's side in August 2011 after leaving Manchester United.
Derby house fire 'started deliberately'
Monday 14 May 2012
A house fire in which six siblings died as they slept in their beds is believed to have been deliberately started, police said.
Ben Foster rejects Roy Hodgson's England plea for Euro 2012
Sunday 13 May 2012
Albion goalkeeper turns down the chance of international return to concentrate on family
Blackpool striker Stephen Dobbie aiming for new Championship play-off record
Friday 11 May 2012
Stephen Dobbie will go to Wembley a week tomorrow looking to become the first man to earn three consecutive promotions via the play-offs.
US 'vigilante teacher' Tim Larkin barred from UK by Theresa May
Wednesday 09 May 2012
A controversial American self-defence instructor has been banned from Britain by Home Secretary Theresa May.
Unions threaten primary school strike action against academy plans
Wednesday 09 May 2012
Britain’s two biggest unions are threatening strike action at 13 more primary schools against plans to force them to become academies.
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