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WW1 Diaries Published Online
The diaries of British soldiers serving throughout World War One have been made available online by the National Archives.
Each military unit kept an official diary detailing events from the outbreak of war in 1914 to the departure of troops from Flanders and France.
Around one fifth of the 1.5 million diary pages held by the National Archives have been digitised so far.
DNA Could Reveal Murder Victims Identity Over 80 Years Later
DNA evidence could reveal the identity of a murder victim in 1930.
It is known that a man was hit on the head with a mallet before being burned to death inside a Morris Minor near Northampton over 80 years ago.
A man called Alfred Rouse was hanged for the murder but never revealed the name of his victim.
Now scientists at University of Leicester have uncovered DNA, which they hope will reveal his identity.
Elderly Fostering Scheme To Be Trialled In Leicester
A new fostering scheme for elderly people is to be tested in Leicester.
Families who take in elderly people will be paid £224 per week to provide care while Leicester City Council will pay for modifications to their homes.
Age UK warned that potentially vulnerable people could be placed in homes with strangers.
But the council said carers would be vetted before being approved, and care would be closely monitored.
(MH)
The diaries of British soldiers serving throughout World War One have been made available online by the National Archives.
Each military unit kept an official diary detailing events from the outbreak of war in 1914 to the departure of troops from Flanders and France.
Around one fifth of the 1.5 million diary pages held by the National Archives have been digitised so far.
DNA Could Reveal Murder Victims Identity Over 80 Years Later
DNA evidence could reveal the identity of a murder victim in 1930.
It is known that a man was hit on the head with a mallet before being burned to death inside a Morris Minor near Northampton over 80 years ago.
A man called Alfred Rouse was hanged for the murder but never revealed the name of his victim.
Now scientists at University of Leicester have uncovered DNA, which they hope will reveal his identity.
Elderly Fostering Scheme To Be Trialled In Leicester
A new fostering scheme for elderly people is to be tested in Leicester.
Families who take in elderly people will be paid £224 per week to provide care while Leicester City Council will pay for modifications to their homes.
Age UK warned that potentially vulnerable people could be placed in homes with strangers.
But the council said carers would be vetted before being approved, and care would be closely monitored.
(MH)
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22 January 2014
Universal Credit Improves Work Incentives
New figures show that 2,960 people started claiming Universal Credit (UC) in the Greater Manchester and Cheshire areas from April 2013 to the end of October 2013. The figures also reveal that the majority of claimants were under the age of 25, meaning these young people are benefiting from the improved work incentives of Universal Credit.
Universal Credit Improves Work Incentives
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Blunkett 'gave order to machine-gun inmates'
Former Home Secretary David Blunkett told the Prison Service to call in the Army and 'machine-gun' prisoners during a riot at a prison in 2002, it has been claimed. Writing in 'The Times', Martin Narey, who was the director-general of the service at the time, referred to the takeover of Lincoln jail by prisoners in 2002.
Blunkett 'gave order to machine-gun inmates'
Former Home Secretary David Blunkett told the Prison Service to call in the Army and 'machine-gun' prisoners during a riot at a prison in 2002, it has been claimed. Writing in 'The Times', Martin Narey, who was the director-general of the service at the time, referred to the takeover of Lincoln jail by prisoners in 2002.
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Over 2,000 People Use 'Help To Buy' Scheme
More than 2,000 people have put in offers on homes under the Help to Buy scheme, totalling £365 million of new mortgage lending. The applications are backed by a 'decision in principle' by RBS and Lloyds, the first two participating banks, for 95 per cent mortgages. Ten of the 2,384 applications have already completed.
Over 2,000 People Use 'Help To Buy' Scheme
More than 2,000 people have put in offers on homes under the Help to Buy scheme, totalling £365 million of new mortgage lending. The applications are backed by a 'decision in principle' by RBS and Lloyds, the first two participating banks, for 95 per cent mortgages. Ten of the 2,384 applications have already completed.
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