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19/09/2012
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Boyfriend Charged Over Body Found In Burning Car
The boyfriend of a woman whose body was discovered in a burning car has been charged with conspiring to murder her.
Catherine Wells-Burr was found in her Ford Focus near the A358 in Ashill near Ilminster, Somerset, on 12 September.
Her boyfriend, 31-year-old Rafal Nowak, will appear before Bristol Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
Anna Julia Lagwinowicz, 32, has also been charged with conspiring to murder the Bath Spa University graduate. A 38-year-old man remains in police custody.
Police Continue To Question Man Over Fire Deaths
Police are continuing to question a man over the deaths of three members of a family in a house fire in Cwmbran, south east Wales on Tuesday morning.
Kim Buckley, 46, daughter Kayleigh, 17, and six-month-old grand-daughter Kimberley died on the Coed Eva estate.
Police said neighbours tried to save them but were beaten back by flames.
A 27-year-old man from the Manchester area was arrested shortly after the fire and is being held on suspicion of murder.
Bristol Launches Its Own Currency
The city of Bristol has launched its own currency, the Bristol pound, which cannot be used in Bath, never mind Berlin or Bombay.
More than 350 firms in the city have signed up, making it the UK's largest alternative to sterling.
Unlike previous schemes, which have relied on paper, the Bristol Pound can be used online, even by mobile phone.
Ciaran Mundy, who has been working on the scheme for three years said: "If you lock the money into the area, rather than it going into the international finance system then you keep more money actually working in the city here."
The idea is to help local traders by issuing money that customers can only use in their shops. In turn, customers know that the shop must then buy its stock from a local supplier, or pay a 3% fee to convert the Bristol Pound back into sterling.
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The boyfriend of a woman whose body was discovered in a burning car has been charged with conspiring to murder her.
Catherine Wells-Burr was found in her Ford Focus near the A358 in Ashill near Ilminster, Somerset, on 12 September.
Her boyfriend, 31-year-old Rafal Nowak, will appear before Bristol Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
Anna Julia Lagwinowicz, 32, has also been charged with conspiring to murder the Bath Spa University graduate. A 38-year-old man remains in police custody.
Police Continue To Question Man Over Fire Deaths
Police are continuing to question a man over the deaths of three members of a family in a house fire in Cwmbran, south east Wales on Tuesday morning.
Kim Buckley, 46, daughter Kayleigh, 17, and six-month-old grand-daughter Kimberley died on the Coed Eva estate.
Police said neighbours tried to save them but were beaten back by flames.
A 27-year-old man from the Manchester area was arrested shortly after the fire and is being held on suspicion of murder.
Bristol Launches Its Own Currency
The city of Bristol has launched its own currency, the Bristol pound, which cannot be used in Bath, never mind Berlin or Bombay.
More than 350 firms in the city have signed up, making it the UK's largest alternative to sterling.
Unlike previous schemes, which have relied on paper, the Bristol Pound can be used online, even by mobile phone.
Ciaran Mundy, who has been working on the scheme for three years said: "If you lock the money into the area, rather than it going into the international finance system then you keep more money actually working in the city here."
The idea is to help local traders by issuing money that customers can only use in their shops. In turn, customers know that the shop must then buy its stock from a local supplier, or pay a 3% fee to convert the Bristol Pound back into sterling.
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26 February 2015
Police Continue Search For Missing Bristol Teenager
Police have renewed their appeal for help in tracing missing Bristol teenager, Rebecca Watts. The 16-year-old has been missing since last Thursday, when she failed to return home. Police said that they are continuing to look for the teenager, with detailed searches having been carried out at a nature reserve near her home in St George.
Police Continue Search For Missing Bristol Teenager
Police have renewed their appeal for help in tracing missing Bristol teenager, Rebecca Watts. The 16-year-old has been missing since last Thursday, when she failed to return home. Police said that they are continuing to look for the teenager, with detailed searches having been carried out at a nature reserve near her home in St George.
27 November 2013
Guesthouse Owners Lose Supreme Court Appeal
The owners of a guesthouse, ordered to pay almost £4,000 to a couple they refused to allow in their business because they are gay, have lost their Supreme Court appeal. In 2008 Steven Preddy and Martyn Hall were turned away from Hazelmary and Peter Bull's Cornwall guesthouse, Chymorvah House.
Guesthouse Owners Lose Supreme Court Appeal
The owners of a guesthouse, ordered to pay almost £4,000 to a couple they refused to allow in their business because they are gay, have lost their Supreme Court appeal. In 2008 Steven Preddy and Martyn Hall were turned away from Hazelmary and Peter Bull's Cornwall guesthouse, Chymorvah House.
10 May 2010
Volcano Ash Grounds Flights - Again
Once again, thousands of air passengers have been facing disruption to flights as ash cloud from the erupting volcano in Iceland caused more cancellations. Spain closed 19 of its airports on Saturday as the cloud of ash from the Icelandic volcano drifted south over western Europe.
Volcano Ash Grounds Flights - Again
Once again, thousands of air passengers have been facing disruption to flights as ash cloud from the erupting volcano in Iceland caused more cancellations. Spain closed 19 of its airports on Saturday as the cloud of ash from the Icelandic volcano drifted south over western Europe.
24 September 2008
Top Universities To Announce Fair Access Initiative
Universities Secretary John Denham is to announce an initiative to ensure fair access for bright students to nine of the most selective Universities in England.
Top Universities To Announce Fair Access Initiative
Universities Secretary John Denham is to announce an initiative to ensure fair access for bright students to nine of the most selective Universities in England.
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