Jul
2009
Articles from 2nd Jul 2009
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Commanding officer shot in Helmand
Jul 02 2009 | National News
The most senior British serviceman to be killed in action in Afghanistan has been described as "a superb Commanding Officer" who was "destined for greatness". Read
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Touts are cashing in on Murraymania
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Wimbledon finals tickets are going on sale for thousands of pounds as touts try to cash in on Murraymania. Read
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Commander among Afghanistan victims
Jul 02 2009 | National News
The most senior British officer to be killed in action in Afghanistan was one of the two latest casualties in the country, the Ministry of Defence has said. Read
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Jackson 'healthy' at last rehearsal
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Footage of Michael Jackson performing some of his most famous hits for the final time has been released. Read
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Mother plans Jackson custody battle
Jul 02 2009 | National News
The mother of Michael Jackson's two eldest children has indicated she will fight for custody. Read
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Drug experts to probe Jackson death
Jul 02 2009 | National News
America's anti-drugs agency is investigating the death of pop star Michael Jackson, it has emerged. Read
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Dog deaths: Officer may be charged
Jul 02 2009 | National News
A police officer could be prosecuted after two dogs died when they were left in a car, it has emerged. Read
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Downpours signal end of UK heatwave
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Forecasters have signalled the end of Britain's hottest spell for years after half the country sweltered while the other half of the north-south divide was soaked. Read
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Crew killed as RAF Tornado crashes
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Two RAF crew have died when their Tornado fighter jet crashed near a beauty spot, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. Read
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Gang rape pair get longer sentences
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Two men involved in the gang-rape of a 16-year-old girl who was doused in caustic soda at the end of her "nightmare ordeal" have had their jail sentences increased by the Court of Appeal. Read
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Touts cashing in on Murray's final
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Wimbledon finals tickets are going on sale for thousands of pounds as touts try to cash in on Murraymania. Read
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Airbus plunged vertically into sea
Jul 02 2009 | National News
The Air France Airbus which crashed off Brazil, killing 228 people, did not break up in flight but plunged vertically into the Atlantic, experts have said. Read
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Osborne faces expenses sleaze probe
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Shadow chancellor George Osborne will be investigated by a sleaze watchdog over his second home allowance claims. Read
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Straw refuses pardon for jailed fan
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Justice Secretary Jack Straw has refused an appeal for a pardon by jailed football fan Michael Shields. Read
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Touts cashing in on finals tickets
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Wimbledon finals tickets are going on sale for thousands of pounds as touts try to cash in on Murraymania. Read
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RAF Tornado crashes into hillside
Jul 02 2009 | National News
An RAF Tornado jet has crashed in remote countryside in Scotland. Read
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Credit card industry to be reformed
Jul 02 2009 | National News
The Government has set out wide-ranging reforms for the credit card industry in a bid to reduce the number of people struggling with unsustainable debts. Read
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Swine flu 'could top 100,000 a day'
Jul 02 2009 | National News
The number of swine flu cases could reach more than 100,000 per day by the end of next month, Health Secretary Andy Burnham has told the Commons. Read
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Chef Ramsay sees profits dive 90%
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Profits at Gordon Ramsay's UK restaurants have plunged nearly 90% in a "turbulent" year in which the celebrity chef was forced to pump his own money into the business. Read
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Donated police dogs die in hot car
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Two German Shepherd police dogs which died in the heatwave after being left in a car by their handler had been donated to Nottinghamshire Police. Read
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Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Two British soldiers have been killed in southern Afghanistan. Read
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North-south divide for UK weather
Jul 02 2009 | National News
The UK is experiencing a north-south divide in its weather, with Londoners set to swelter through the hottest day of the year while other areas have been hit by thunderstorms. Read
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Credit card firms face restrictions
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Credit card companies could be banned from raising borrowers' credit limits without their consent to help prevent people running up unaffordable debts, the Government has said. Read
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Schools alert over forced marriages
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Schools are being urged to be vigilant about potential cases of forced marriage as the summer holidays approach. Read
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Police dogs die in hot parked car
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Two police dogs have died after over-heating in a parked car. Read
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One dead, three injured in shooting
Jul 02 2009 | National News
One man has died and three others are in hospital after a shooting on Wednesday night. Read
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Youths binge-drink 20 units a week
Jul 02 2009 | National News
One in four underage alcohol drinkers consumes more than 20 units a week, a survey has claimed. Read
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Doubt over future transport schemes
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Fresh doubts have raised over the future of big transport projects as a leaked document revealed a potential £29 billion budget shortfall - the day after plans to nationalise East Coast Main Line were announced. Read
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Comedy actress Mollie Sugden dies
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Comedy actress Mollie Sugden has died in hospital after a long illness, aged 86. Read
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Amnesty accuses Israel over Gaza
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Human rights group Amnesty International has accused Israel of war crimes for killing hundreds of Palestinian civilians and destroying thousands of Gaza Strip homes. Read
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Sitcom star Mollie Sugden dies
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Comedy actress Mollie Sugden has died in hospital after a long illness, aged 86. Read
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Fans await news of Jackson service
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Fans mourning the death of Michael Jackson will have to wait for a public memorial to the pop singer after his family said his body would not go on show at Neverland. Read
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Biggs family promises to fight on
Jul 02 2009 | National News
The family of Ronnie Biggs has vowed to fight on for his freedom after Justice Secretary Jack Straw condemned the Great Train Robber to a likely death behind bars. Read
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Crackdown on anti-social behaviour
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Alan Johnson is to launch a new crackdown on anti-social behaviour in his first speech on crime as Home Secretary. Read
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Sitcom star Mollie Sudgen dies
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Comedy actress Mollie Sugden has died in hospital after a long illness, aged 86. Read
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First report into Air France crash
Jul 02 2009 | National News
French authorities are to publish the first official report into the Air France plane crash in the Atlantic which claimed 228 lives. Read
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Major US operation targets Taliban
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Thousands of US marines and hundreds of Afghan troops have targeted Taliban-held villages in the southern province of Helmand. Read
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Flood warnings issued in heatwave
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Britain's hottest week in years is threatening to become a wash-out as parts of the country were put on flood alert. Read
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New moves to save steel plant jobs
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Fresh moves are to be made to save almost 2,000 jobs at a steel plant. Read
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Jackson body 'will not go on show'
Jul 02 2009 | National News
Michael Jackson's body will not go on public show at his Neverland ranch, his family said. Read
