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People in water as bridge collapses
May 24 2013 A bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon, Washington state, collapsed early today, hurling vehicles and people into the water. Trooper Mark Francis of the Washington State Patrol said the four-lane Interstate 5 bridge collapsed at abou
Mother and girl 'killed by fumes'
May 24 2013 A woman and her 10-year-old daughter died after being poisoned by carbon monoxide fumes as they slept on a moored motor cruiser on Lake Windermere, initial findings of a marine accident investigation have indicated. Exhaust fumes from a gene
Slain soldier 'a loving family man'
May 24 2013 Detectives are to question two people arrested over the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby, described by family and friends as a loving family man who always wanted to serve in the Army. A man and a woman, both 29, were arrested on suspicion of con
Scouts to admit gay youngsters
May 24 2013 The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has thrown open its ranks to gay Scouts but not gay adult Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organisation and lead to mass defections. The Scouts stressed that
Boy Scouts vote to accept gay boys
May 24 2013 The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has thrown open its ranks to gay Scouts but not gay adult Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organisation and lead to mass defections. The Scouts stressed that
Warning over child access to porn
May 24 2013 Children who access pornography are more likely to have sex at a younger age and engage in "risky behaviours", a report by the Office of the Children's Commissioner has warned. The office has called for urgent action to...
'Smart shoppers' cutting food bills
May 24 2013 Shoppers are visiting two or more supermarkets in the same trip and almost half are reducing food waste in efforts to save money, according to a study. Almost seven in 10 food and grocery shoppers (68%) said they were now prioritising saving
Superb tops car owners' favourites
May 24 2013 The aptly-named Skoda Superb is the car that owners are most satisfied with, according to a survey. And another Skoda model - the Yeti - was second in the list compiled from owners' views by What Car? and information services company JD Powe
Charity warns of 'bailiff boom'
May 24 2013 Fears of a "bailiff boom" as soaring numbers of people struggle to cope with council tax benefit cuts have been raised by a debt advice charity. Citizens Advice warned that "many more" vulnerable people were in danger...
Briton found hanged in French jail
May 23 2013 A Briton arrested on suspicion of organised fraud has been found hanged in a French jail. John Steele, 38, was found by prison guards hanging in his cell on Tuesday, four days after he was remanded in custody. Steele, who had lived near Pari
Support surges for Help For Heroes
May 23 2013 The charity Help For Heroes has been swamped with donations, leading to its website crashing, after Drummer Lee Rigby was murdered while wearing one of its tops. The popular military support group was deluged with calls, donations and demand
Lagarde quizzed over pay-off deal
May 23 2013 International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has faced questions at a special Paris court over her role in the 400 million euro (£342 million) pay-off to a controversial businessman when she was France's finance minister. The court he
Family tribute to murdered soldier
May 23 2013 The family of the soldier hacked to death in Woolwich has paid tribute to "a loving son, husband, father, brother and uncle" who always wanted to be in the Army and "live life and enjoy himself". Drummer Lee Rigby, 25,...
Woman dies after serious accident on M56 at Chester
May 23 2013 by Carmella De Lucia A WOMAN has died following a serious road traffic collision on the M56 near Chester this evening. Cheshire police are still dealing with the accident which happened on the eastbound carriageway near to the Chester Servic
Prayers offered for Woolwich victim
May 23 2013 Mourners have gathered to pay their respects to the soldier killed in the brutal terrorist attack in London. Around a dozen sat in silence in St Mary Magdalene Parish Church, Woolwich, offering their prayers for Drummer Lee Rigby, 25, of Mid
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