22/08/2014
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Man And Boy Arrested Over Reading Festival Rape
Police have arrested a 31-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy in connection with a rape at this year's Reading Festival.
Police said that on Thursday, a 19-year-old woman reported being raped in a caravan parked up in the traders area of the campsite.
"We take all allegations of this nature very seriously and we are conducting a full investigation," Ch Insp Dave Parker of Thames Valley Police said.
200-Year-Old Remains Found In Manchester
The remains of up to 100 people have been found in Manchester by engineers working on a tram line.
Initial investigations suggest that the remains may have been buried around 200 years ago and are likely connected to the nearby Cross Street Chapel.
Work to excavate and reinter the remains is underway.
Four Bidders For Port Glasgow Shipbuilders
Four prospective bids have been made for the Ferguson Shipbuilders in Port Glasgow, administrators have said.
The closure of the shipyard was announced earlier this week, with the loss of all but a few jobs.
The identities of the bidders have not been revealed by administrator KPMG, but according to reports, Clyde Blowers chairman Jim McColl and McGill's Buses owners James and Sandy Easdale have publicly declared their interest.
Each submission will now be assessed before one of the parties is given preferred bidder status.
(MH/JP)
Police have arrested a 31-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy in connection with a rape at this year's Reading Festival.
Police said that on Thursday, a 19-year-old woman reported being raped in a caravan parked up in the traders area of the campsite.
"We take all allegations of this nature very seriously and we are conducting a full investigation," Ch Insp Dave Parker of Thames Valley Police said.
200-Year-Old Remains Found In Manchester
The remains of up to 100 people have been found in Manchester by engineers working on a tram line.
Initial investigations suggest that the remains may have been buried around 200 years ago and are likely connected to the nearby Cross Street Chapel.
Work to excavate and reinter the remains is underway.
Four Bidders For Port Glasgow Shipbuilders
Four prospective bids have been made for the Ferguson Shipbuilders in Port Glasgow, administrators have said.
The closure of the shipyard was announced earlier this week, with the loss of all but a few jobs.
The identities of the bidders have not been revealed by administrator KPMG, but according to reports, Clyde Blowers chairman Jim McColl and McGill's Buses owners James and Sandy Easdale have publicly declared their interest.
Each submission will now be assessed before one of the parties is given preferred bidder status.
(MH/JP)
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24 March 2014
Human Remains Found During Search For Missing Woman
Police Scotland have confirmed that human remains have been found during the search for missing 19-year-old Hazel North. A search had been ongoing for Ms North, who was from Dunfermline and has been missing since 04 March. Police have not yet been confirmed if the remains found in Dean Park are those of Ms North.
Human Remains Found During Search For Missing Woman
Police Scotland have confirmed that human remains have been found during the search for missing 19-year-old Hazel North. A search had been ongoing for Ms North, who was from Dunfermline and has been missing since 04 March. Police have not yet been confirmed if the remains found in Dean Park are those of Ms North.
12 May 2015
Body Found In Search For Missing Kent Woman
Police investigating the disappearance of a woman in Kent have discovered a body. Officers have been searching for Mariola Cudworth (36), who has been missing since 28 April. It is understood that a body was uncovered on Monday at Dover Road in Eastry. The scene remains sealed off.
Body Found In Search For Missing Kent Woman
Police investigating the disappearance of a woman in Kent have discovered a body. Officers have been searching for Mariola Cudworth (36), who has been missing since 28 April. It is understood that a body was uncovered on Monday at Dover Road in Eastry. The scene remains sealed off.
06 January 2015
Rape Investigation Against MP Mark Pritchard Dropped
An investigation into rape allegations against Conservative MP Mark Pritchard have been dropped, Scotland Yard has confirmed. Mr Pritchard, MP for The Wrekin in Shropshire, was arrested on 2 December, however he was released on police bail. He has now been informed no further action will be taken.
Rape Investigation Against MP Mark Pritchard Dropped
An investigation into rape allegations against Conservative MP Mark Pritchard have been dropped, Scotland Yard has confirmed. Mr Pritchard, MP for The Wrekin in Shropshire, was arrested on 2 December, however he was released on police bail. He has now been informed no further action will be taken.
10 October 2007
Police Trace Mother Of Dead Baby Girl
Police have traced the mother of a dead baby girl whose body was found on a cycle track in Port Glasgow last month. The baby's body was found in a holdall by a jogger on September 26. Strathclyde Police confirmed that they had traced the 22-year-old mother of the baby.
Police Trace Mother Of Dead Baby Girl
Police have traced the mother of a dead baby girl whose body was found on a cycle track in Port Glasgow last month. The baby's body was found in a holdall by a jogger on September 26. Strathclyde Police confirmed that they had traced the 22-year-old mother of the baby.
05 December 2006
Community police officer remains critically ill
A police community support officer remains in a critical condition in a Greater Manchester hospital after being stabbed in the neck. Greater Manchester Police said that Gary Etchells, 47, had twice undergone surgery at Tameside General Hospital and was now back in intensive care.
Community police officer remains critically ill
A police community support officer remains in a critical condition in a Greater Manchester hospital after being stabbed in the neck. Greater Manchester Police said that Gary Etchells, 47, had twice undergone surgery at Tameside General Hospital and was now back in intensive care.
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