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Man in court over Hyde Park blast

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:05:17 GMT

A man has appeared at the Old Bailey charged with the murder of four British solders in the 1982 Hyde Park IRA bomb blast.

Police killer's prison van crashes

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:05:16 GMT

A prison van containing Dale Cregan - the killer of Police Constables Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone - has been involved in a road collision on the way to court, sources said.

Court orders 'new' Iraq abuse probe

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:05:17 GMT

The High Court has called for "a new approach" to an inquiry into allegations that British troops committed "terrifying acts of brutality" following the invasion of Iraq.

Report fuels imported energy fears

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:05:17 GMT

Fears over the UK's reliance on imported energy have been fuelled after a report claimed Britain was just six hours away from running out of stored gas in March.

Pair bailed over 'Woolwich tweets'

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:05:16 GMT

Two men have been released on bail following their arrest for making alleged offensive comments on Twitter about the murder of a British soldier in London.

Soldier's death cause 'unconfirmed'

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:05:16 GMT

Murdered soldier Lee Rigby has been formally identified but the cause of his death was not confirmed by a post-mortem examination, police said.

Smoking plane in emergency landing

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:05:15 GMT

A British Airways plane has had to return to Heathrow with smoke billowing from the aircraft.

BA plane makes emergency landing

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:05:16 GMT

Both runways at Heathrow airport have been closed after a British Airways plane had to make an emergency landing.

Two arrested over Twitter comments

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:05:15 GMT

Two men have been arrested for making alleged offensive comments on Twitter about the murder of a British soldier.

River drama as bridge collapses

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:05:16 GMT

The major highway bridge linking Seattle with Canada and the rest of the Pacific Northwest region has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into a river.

Donation surge crashes Heroes site

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:05:15 GMT

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.

People in water as bridge collapses

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:05:23 GMT

A bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon, Washington state, collapsed early today, hurling vehicles and people into the water.

Mother and girl 'killed by fumes'

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:05:15 GMT

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.

Scouts to admit gay youngsters

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:05:17 GMT

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.

Slain soldier 'a loving family man'

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:05:14 GMT

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.

Boy Scouts vote to accept gay boys

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:05:21 GMT

Warning over child access to porn

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:05:22 GMT

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.

'Smart shoppers' cutting food bills

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:05:22 GMT

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.

Superb tops car owners' favourites

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:05:22 GMT

The aptly-named Skoda Superb is the car that owners are most satisfied with, according to a survey.

Charity warns of 'bailiff boom'

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:05:21 GMT

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.