Apr
2012
Articles from 2nd Apr 2012
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Teenager charged with man's murder
Apr 02 2012 | National News
A teenager has been charged with murder. Read
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Seven killed in university shooting
Apr 02 2012 | National News
Seven people have died in a shooting attack at a Christian university in California, police said. Read
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Five killed by university gunman
Apr 02 2012 | National News
A gunman has opened fire at a Christian university in California, killing at least five people. Read
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Five die in US college shooting
Apr 02 2012 | National News
Five people have been killed in a shooting attack at a California university. Read
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'Ferry fall' woman named by police
Apr 02 2012 | National News
A woman believed to have fallen overboard from a ferry in the English Channel has been named by police as they appeal for information into her disappearance. Read
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Syria 'agrees' to troops deadline
Apr 02 2012 | National News
International envoy Kofi Annan has told the UN Security Council that Syria informed him its military will complete the withdrawal of troops and heavy weapons from populated areas by April 10. Read
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Prayers mark Falklands anniversary
Apr 02 2012 | National News
The 30th anniversary of the invasion of the Falkland Islands has been marked by both war widows' prayers and a renewed push by Argentina for control of the territory. Read
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Miliband vow amid campaign launch
Apr 02 2012 | National News
Ed Miliband has said Labour would govern for the whole country "not just for the wealthy few" as he launched Labour's English local elections campaign. Read
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Soap plot murder schoolboy detained
Apr 02 2012 | National News
A schoolboy savagely beat his mother to death with a hammer before setting fire to the family home after being inspired by a plot from Coronation Street. Read
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Talks due in tanker drivers dispute
Apr 02 2012 | National News
Talks aimed at resolving the fuel tanker drivers dispute are to be held on Wednesday, Acas has announced. Read
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Ex-NotW chief 'advised officers'
Apr 02 2012 | National News
Former News of the World executive Neil Wallis advised two former senior policemen on how to get the job of Scotland Yard commissioner, the Leveson Inquiry has been told. Read
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Knifeman caught by spit is jailed
Apr 02 2012 | National News
A knifeman who stabbed a pensioner six times in a "frenzied" attack and was caught because he spat on the pavement has been jailed. Read
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Boy locked up over 'Corrie killing'
Apr 02 2012 | National News
A 15-year-old boy has been detained for 16 years for killing his mother with a hammer after being inspired by a plot from Coronation Street. Read
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Falklands attack claims rejected
Apr 02 2012 | National News
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has rejected claims that Britain would be unable to defend the Falklands against a fresh Argentinian assault as both countries mark the 30-year anniversary of the conflict in the South Atlantic. Read
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Deputy PM in youth jobs pledge
Apr 02 2012 | National News
The Deputy Prime Minister has pledged to create jobs "that are not just here today and gone tomorrow" as he launched his £1 billion flagship scheme to get young people into work. Read
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Miliband kicks off poll campaign
Apr 02 2012 | National News
Ed Miliband greeted party supporters and community representatives as he launched Labour's local elections campaign in England, pledging to govern for the whole country, "not just for the wealthy few". Read
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Tanker drivers' conditions 'eroded'
Apr 02 2012 | National News
The union representing fuel tanker drivers has claimed their working conditions had been "eroded", ahead of peace talks to avoid strike action. Read
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Campaigners back legal high warning
Apr 02 2012 | National News
Drug campaigners have backed a warning from police chiefs that new Government powers to ban legal highs will not work. Read
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Ferry passenger search called off
Apr 02 2012 | National News
A search for a woman believed to have fallen overboard a ferry has been called off. Read
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Suu Kyi hails 'new era for Burma'
Apr 02 2012 | National News
Aung San Suu Kyi has said she hopes her victory in a landmark election will mark the beginning of a new era for Burma. Read
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Clegg launches youth jobs scheme
Apr 02 2012 | National News
Nick Clegg is due to launch his £1 billion flagship scheme to get young people into work amid accusations that the Government has been complacent over youth unemployment. Read
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Suu Kyi on verge of poll triumph
Apr 02 2012 | National News
Burmese democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi is on the verge of ascending to public office for the first time. Read
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Cameron marks Falklands anniversary
Apr 02 2012 | National News
David Cameron is marking the the 30th anniversary of the invasion of the Falklands with a reaffirmation of Britain's determination to uphold the islanders' right to determine their own future. Read
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Ex-NotW chief faces Leveson again
Apr 02 2012 | National News
Former News of the World executive editor Neil Wallis is to give evidence to the Leveson Inquiry for a second time. Read
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Peace talks due in tanker dispute
Apr 02 2012 | National News
Peace talks between the Unite union and fuel distributors to resolve a threatened strike by tanker drivers are expected to take place later this week. Read
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Legal highs ban 'is set to fail'
Apr 02 2012 | National News
Chief constables have warned the Government that its policy of banning so-called legal highs is set to fail, it has been reported. Read
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Children unable to find UK on map
Apr 02 2012 | National News
More than three-quarters of British children have been abroad - but one in 10 cannot find the UK on a map, a new survey suggests. Read
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Call to reform executive pay bodies
Apr 02 2012 | National News
Campaigners have called for an end to the "old boys' network" on committees which set pay for executives after new research showed that almost half were made up of current or former bosses. Read
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TUC: Workers deserve Jubilee break
Apr 02 2012 | National News
Union leaders have raised fears that "penny-pinching" bosses will refuse to give workers time off to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Read
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Teachers 'manipulate' test results
Apr 02 2012 | National News
Teachers feel forced to "manipulate results" amid increasing pressure to ensure pupils pass exams, a poll has suggested. Read
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PM hails Falklands force 'heroism'
Apr 02 2012 | National News
David Cameron has marked the the 30th anniversary of the invasion of the Falklands with a reaffirmation of Britain's determination to uphold the islanders' right to determine their own future. Read
