The younger sister of alleged honour killing victim Shafilea Ahmed broke down today as she relived her last moments describing how the teenager gasped for air as she struggled against her parents' clutches.
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Parents 'killed daughter by forcing bag into her mouth'
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Sister of 'honour killing' victim tells jury of years of abuse suffered at home during feud over lifestyle
Boy, seven, dies playing football
Thursday 19 April 2012
A seven-year-old boy has died while playing football.
Groom jailed for hotel arson
Thursday 22 March 2012
A man who set fire to the country-house hotel where he was holding his wedding reception has been jailed for six years.
Thousands of council and hospital workers go on strike
Tuesday 14 February 2012
Thousands of council and hospital workers went on strike today in two separate disputes over terms and conditions and claims of management bullying.
Groom set fire to castle over drinks bill
Saturday 03 December 2011
A groom set fire to the country house where his wedding reception was being held after he and his bride had a row with staff over their bar bill.
Groom admits wedding night arson
Friday 02 December 2011
A groom today admitted starting a devastating fire at the country house where his wedding reception was held.
Sturrock's grounded style has Southend on the rise
Monday 31 October 2011
The Shrimpers manager tells Nick Judd how sending his players to work on building sites has helped them climb to top of the table
Stone Roses singer Ian Brown avoids driving ban
Tuesday 25 October 2011
Stone Roses front man Ian Brown escaped a driving ban today after he was clocked speeding at 105mph.
Tories and Labour neck and neck in latest by-elections
Friday 21 October 2011
Tories and Labour are running neck and neck in the latest council by-elections which saw just one seat change hands.
Micah Richards claims Manchester United are 'a bit frightened'
Friday 21 October 2011
Micah Richards believes Manchester United are "a bit frightened" of Roberto Mancini's Manchester City ahead of this weekend's Barclays Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
Wigan's Cup hangover lets slip Shield chance to hungry Wolves
Monday 05 September 2011
Warrington 39 Wigan 12
Riots In Brief: Armani looter jailed
Saturday 27 August 2011
A 25-year-old man who looted an Armani store during disorder that swept the nation earlier this month has been jailed for 20 months.
Deaths trigger concerns over police tasers
Thursday 25 August 2011
Concerns have been raised over the use of tasers and pepper spray by police after the deaths of three people in custody during the past eight days.
A hard day's ride
Thursday 25 August 2011
Cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats was a tough gig for Warren Howard and his band, and that's before they sang for their supper – and charity – every night as well
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