Two men locked up for raping an 11-year-old girl had their sentences more than doubled by the Court of Appeal today.
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Style shrinks: Our experts analyse Lana Del Rey's fairy-tale night at the Met Ball
Sunday 13 May 2012
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Conference Premier: York's double Wembley date
Tuesday 08 May 2012
Police were called into action as Wrexham fans invaded the pitch at the Racecourse Ground after losing to Luton 3-2 on aggregate last night – the Welsh side won the match 2-1.
Four charged with plotting terror attacks
Tuesday 01 May 2012
Court told gang planned to use explosives and guns in attacks inspired by al-Qa'ida
Luton four in court on terror charges
Monday 30 April 2012
Four men appeared in court today to face terrorism charges.
Five men arrested in Luton on terrorism charges
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Five men have been arrested in Luton on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.
How to spend two days in Zurich – and could a strike spoil a Spanish break?
Wednesday 04 April 2012
Q. My husband has to be in Zurich on business later this month, and he would like me to join for him for a long weekend. Would you have some advice on how we could spend two days there? Rebecca Grunwald, London
Chaos on roads, rail and in the sky... it must be Easter
Wednesday 04 April 2012
Strikes in France and Spain set to leave tens of thousands of passengers stranded at home
48 Hours: Reykjavik
Friday 23 March 2012
With new flights, longer days and a busy cultural calendar, the Icelandic capital is an appealing prospect, says Nick Boulos.
Luton airport expansion plans unveiled
Wednesday 14 March 2012
The operators of one of the UK's biggest holiday flight airports today put forward "rival" expansion plans.
Child rapists' sentences reviewed
Wednesday 22 February 2012
The Attorney General's Office is reviewing the sentences of two child rapists who were jailed for just 40 months for attacking an 11-year-old girl.
AstraZeneca axes another 7,300 jobs worldwide
Thursday 02 February 2012
The pharmaceuticals industry was dealt a fresh blow today after AstraZeneca announced a further 7,300 job cuts amid warnings that its profits will slide this year.
Man dies in New Year party assault
Sunday 01 January 2012
A man died after he was assaulted at a New Year's Eve party, police said.
48 Hours: Jerusalem
Saturday 24 December 2011
Every step you take in this holy city reveals an aspect of its tangled history.
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