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Damilola killer recalled to prison

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:11:55 +0000

The father of schoolboy Damilola Taylor has called for a public inquiry after one of his son's killers was recalled to prison for a second time.

Hunt goes on for soldiers' killers

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:59:50 +0000

Police have launched a fresh bid to catch the gunmen who killed two soldiers in Northern Ireland, as a terminally ill man convicted of trying to torch their getaway car was told he must serve a minimum of 25 years in jail.

Bracelet scheme for drink offenders

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:55:22 +0000

Criminals convicted of serious drink-related offences will be fitted with US-style "sobriety bracelets" to keep them dry under a new pilot scheme.

450 jobs face axe in Comet review

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:28:17 +0000

Struggling electricals chain Comet is poised to cut 450 jobs in a drive for the "significant savings" needed to safeguard its future.

Council seeks spitting ban approval

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:15:49 +0000

A council is seeking Government approval to become the first area in Britain to ban spitting in public.

Damilola killer back in jail again

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:15:48 +0000

One of the killers of schoolboy Damilola Taylor has been recalled to jail for a second time just 16 days after being released, sources have said.

Holly mooted for Surprise revival

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:59:23 +0000

Surprise, Surprise - ITV bosses are in talks with Holly Willoughby to present a revival of the hit family show.

Frock fit for any gadget lover

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:49:33 +0000

It looks like a technology-loving fashionista's dream and a technophobe's worst nightmare, but this is one dress that is more likely to be looked at than worn.

25 years for dying barracks killer

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:02:39 +0000

A terminally-ill man must serve a minimum of 25 years in jail for the murders of two soldiers shot dead by dissident republicans in Northern Ireland, a judge has ruled.

Visitors see giant otters up close

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:56:51 +0000

The UK's first underwater viewing zone for giant otters is to open next week.