Thursday 17 May 2012

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Parents attack 'narrow' inquest '

Parents attack 'narrow' inquest '

The grieving parents of a baby boy killed by a falling lamppost have accused a coroner's court of failing to provide answers about their son's death.

Prosecution over runaway train

Prosecution over runaway train

London Underground is to be prosecuted by the rail regulator over a runaway engineering train, it has been disclosed.

Appeal man bailed in dramatic twist

Appeal man bailed in dramatic twist

A young man who has always pleaded his innocence over a 2004 murder has enjoyed his first taste of freedom in more than seven years after a dramatic twist in his case at the Court of Appeal.

Unemployment fall 'welcome news'

Unemployment fall 'welcome news'

The Government has welcomed a fall in unemployment and the number of dole claimants but admitted there were too many people in part-time jobs who wanted full-time work.

Figures show fall in railway crimes

Figures show fall in railway crimes

Crime on Britain's railways has fallen for the eighth successive year, according to statistics.

Double record for kidney donor

Double record for kidney donor

An 83-year-old man has achieved a double by becoming the oldest living kidney donor in the UK and the oldest person in the country to give a kidney to a stranger.

Vauxhall set for investment boost

Vauxhall set for investment boost

The UK economy is set to receive a major boost with news of a huge investment in a Vauxhall car plant, creating new jobs and adding an extra production shift.

More growing own food to save cash

More growing own food to save cash

One in six adults have started growing their own food in the last four years, with the majority saying they have done so to save money, according to a poll.

Home-working side-effects revealed

Home-working side-effects revealed

Mothers face unexpected side-effects when they work from home, including higher energy bills and having more washing-up to do, according to a new study.

Three held after far-right protest

Three held after far-right protest

Three people were arrested as far right-groups were accused by police of using diversionary tactics to promote their message.

PM queries single currency survival

PM queries single currency survival

The survival of the European single currency is in question, creating "huge risks" for Britain's economy, Prime Minister David Cameron is to say.

Local News

Shu-up! Hallingbury dog sanctuary to star on ITV's TOWIE

The Only Way Is Essex cast

CAMERA crews and stars of hit ITV show The Only Way Is Essex have been filming at Uttlesford dog sanctuary Mutts In Distress, the charity announced today (Wednesday, May 16).

Family pay tribute to couple found dead at Stortford house

The house in Norman Avenue, Thorley Park, where Ronald and Christine Pearmain were found dead

TRIBUTES have been paid to a "lovely" couple who were found dead at their home in Bishop's Stortford.

Woman, 92, is victim of £1,750 Stortford con

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CON men stole £1,750 from a 92-year-old Bishop's Stortford woman after tricking their way into her home.

Crash blocks A120 near Stansted Airport

A MOTORIST was seriously hurt after a three-vehicle crash on the A120 near Stansted Airport this morning (Wednesday, May 16).

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