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28/11/2013
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Actor Lewis Collins has died aged 67
Best known for playing Bodie in cult 70s TV series the Professionals, Collins dies in Los Angeles, his agent has reported. He had been diagnosed with cancer in 2008.
"He died peacefully at his LA home surrounded by his family. Privacy is asked for at this very sad time," his agent said.
Call Centre Creates Almost 200 Jobs Across Scotland
Webhelp UK, a Falkirk-based call centre emploer, are to create more than 170 new full and part-time jobs across Scotland.
Seventy five posts will be created in Falkirk, alongside more than 40 in Kilmarnock, 27 in Glasgow, 16 in Dunoon and 15 in Greenock.
The jobs are part of plans by the firm to recruit 600 staff across the UK.
Website Published Picture Of H From Steps With Ian Watkins Paedophile Story
E! Online, an american entertainment news website, used a photograph of Ian H Watkins from the pop group Steps to illustrate a story about paedophile Ian Watkins, the former Lostprophets frontman.
Watkins, lead singer of the now-disbanded rock group, admitted a string of child sex abuse charges at Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday.
E! Online published the story but used a photo of the Steps singer instead, tweeting the story to its six million followers.
In a statement, an E! Online spokeswoman said: "E! Online deeply regrets originally publishing an image of Ian 'H' Watkins of the band Steps, rather than Ian Watkins of Lostprophets, and the error was corrected immediately.
"We are investigating the matter and will take appropriate action. Additionally, E! Online has reached out to Ian 'H' Watkins, via his management, to apologise directly."
(MH/CD)
Best known for playing Bodie in cult 70s TV series the Professionals, Collins dies in Los Angeles, his agent has reported. He had been diagnosed with cancer in 2008.
"He died peacefully at his LA home surrounded by his family. Privacy is asked for at this very sad time," his agent said.
Call Centre Creates Almost 200 Jobs Across Scotland
Webhelp UK, a Falkirk-based call centre emploer, are to create more than 170 new full and part-time jobs across Scotland.
Seventy five posts will be created in Falkirk, alongside more than 40 in Kilmarnock, 27 in Glasgow, 16 in Dunoon and 15 in Greenock.
The jobs are part of plans by the firm to recruit 600 staff across the UK.
Website Published Picture Of H From Steps With Ian Watkins Paedophile Story
E! Online, an american entertainment news website, used a photograph of Ian H Watkins from the pop group Steps to illustrate a story about paedophile Ian Watkins, the former Lostprophets frontman.
Watkins, lead singer of the now-disbanded rock group, admitted a string of child sex abuse charges at Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday.
E! Online published the story but used a photo of the Steps singer instead, tweeting the story to its six million followers.
In a statement, an E! Online spokeswoman said: "E! Online deeply regrets originally publishing an image of Ian 'H' Watkins of the band Steps, rather than Ian Watkins of Lostprophets, and the error was corrected immediately.
"We are investigating the matter and will take appropriate action. Additionally, E! Online has reached out to Ian 'H' Watkins, via his management, to apologise directly."
(MH/CD)
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23 July 2014
Ian Watkins Loses Legal Challenge
Former Lostprophets frontman, Ian Watkins, has lost a legal challenge to appeal his 29-year jail sentence for a string of child sex offences. Watkins, 36, is claiming he was treated too harshly when he was given his jail sentence in December 2013. He was also given an additional six years on licence.
Ian Watkins Loses Legal Challenge
Former Lostprophets frontman, Ian Watkins, has lost a legal challenge to appeal his 29-year jail sentence for a string of child sex offences. Watkins, 36, is claiming he was treated too harshly when he was given his jail sentence in December 2013. He was also given an additional six years on licence.
21 May 2014
Seven Officers Investigated Over Ian Watkins Case
Seven police officers have been served with gross misconduct notices as part of an inquiry into to handling of allegations made against Lostprophets' frontman, Ian Watkins. The inquiry is looking at whether the celebrity status of Ian Watkins helped him avoid earlier prosecution for his crimes as a child sex abuser.
Seven Officers Investigated Over Ian Watkins Case
Seven police officers have been served with gross misconduct notices as part of an inquiry into to handling of allegations made against Lostprophets' frontman, Ian Watkins. The inquiry is looking at whether the celebrity status of Ian Watkins helped him avoid earlier prosecution for his crimes as a child sex abuser.
18 December 2013
Paedophile Ian Watkins Jailed For 29 Years
Ian Watkins, former frontman for the band Lost Prophets, has been jailed for a total of 35 years after pleading guilty to 13 child sex offences. In November the 36-year-old from Pontypridd pleaded guilty to 13 child sex offences, including the attempted rape of a baby. He was sentenced to 29 years in prison and six years on licence.
Paedophile Ian Watkins Jailed For 29 Years
Ian Watkins, former frontman for the band Lost Prophets, has been jailed for a total of 35 years after pleading guilty to 13 child sex offences. In November the 36-year-old from Pontypridd pleaded guilty to 13 child sex offences, including the attempted rape of a baby. He was sentenced to 29 years in prison and six years on licence.
27 November 2013
Ian Watkins Pleads Guilty To 13 Charges Of Child Sexual Offences
The former frontman of Welsh rock band Lostprophets Ian Watkins has pleaded guilty to 13 charges of sex offences against children, including the attempted rape of a baby. The 36-year-old from Pontypridd had previously "furiously denied" the charges against but charged his plea on the opening day of his trial on Tuesday.
Ian Watkins Pleads Guilty To 13 Charges Of Child Sexual Offences
The former frontman of Welsh rock band Lostprophets Ian Watkins has pleaded guilty to 13 charges of sex offences against children, including the attempted rape of a baby. The 36-year-old from Pontypridd had previously "furiously denied" the charges against but charged his plea on the opening day of his trial on Tuesday.
27 January 2006
Sir Ian Blair apologises for Soham comments
Metropolitan police Chief Sir Ian Blair has apologised for comments made about the Soham child murders during a speech.
Sir Ian Blair apologises for Soham comments
Metropolitan police Chief Sir Ian Blair has apologised for comments made about the Soham child murders during a speech.
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