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17/09/2008
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Bodies Removed From Birmingham Flat
Police has removed the bodies of two women discovered in a flat in Birmingham. The women, both in their 20s, were found in a luxury apartment in Ryland Street, in the Ladywood area of the city on Monday. Detectives leading the investigation said they had suffered a "sustained and vicious attack". Post mortems are due to be carried out later. A 28-year-old man was arrested at a sea port in Kent on suspicion of their murder.
Rhys Jones Accused Named
The teen accused of murdering Liverpool schoolboy Rhys Jones has been named. Sean Mercer, of Good Shepherd Close, Croxteth, Liverpool has turned 18, and is therefore no longer protected by the law that bans publication of the names of juveniles. The 18-year-old has denied the murder. He is due to appear in court next month, along with six others in relation to the shooting of 11-year-old Rhys, who was killed on his way home from football in August last year. James Yates, 20, of Dodman Road, Croxteth, gary Kays, 25, of Mallard Close and Melvin Coy, 24, of Abbeyfield Drive, both of West Derby, Liverpool, are accused along with two boys aged 16 and 17. They are all charged with assisting an offender, while a sixth - a 17-year-old - is charged with assisting an offender and possessing an illegal firearm and ammunition.
Ofwat Examines Bid To Increase Customers' Bills
Ofwat is examining an application from Sutton and East Surrey Water to raise the prices it charges customers in 2009-10. Under the terms of its licence, the company can ask Ofwat to review its prices to customers if it believes that an unforeseen circumstance, which could not have been avoided by prudent management action, is having a substantial effect on its financial position. Ofwat will scrutinise the company’s application and consult on its draft decision in early November and announce its final decision in December.
Laptops Theft Investigated
The Insolvency Service has today written to all those who it believes may be affected by the theft of IT equipment from its Manchester offices.
The theft of four laptop computers has been reported to Greater Manchester police, who are investigating. Three of the computers contained no data. The fourth laptop computer contained personal information about the former directors of 122 companies which had become insolvent. It also contains some information about other persons who had had some connection with these companies.
(JM)
Police has removed the bodies of two women discovered in a flat in Birmingham. The women, both in their 20s, were found in a luxury apartment in Ryland Street, in the Ladywood area of the city on Monday. Detectives leading the investigation said they had suffered a "sustained and vicious attack". Post mortems are due to be carried out later. A 28-year-old man was arrested at a sea port in Kent on suspicion of their murder.
Rhys Jones Accused Named
The teen accused of murdering Liverpool schoolboy Rhys Jones has been named. Sean Mercer, of Good Shepherd Close, Croxteth, Liverpool has turned 18, and is therefore no longer protected by the law that bans publication of the names of juveniles. The 18-year-old has denied the murder. He is due to appear in court next month, along with six others in relation to the shooting of 11-year-old Rhys, who was killed on his way home from football in August last year. James Yates, 20, of Dodman Road, Croxteth, gary Kays, 25, of Mallard Close and Melvin Coy, 24, of Abbeyfield Drive, both of West Derby, Liverpool, are accused along with two boys aged 16 and 17. They are all charged with assisting an offender, while a sixth - a 17-year-old - is charged with assisting an offender and possessing an illegal firearm and ammunition.
Ofwat Examines Bid To Increase Customers' Bills
Ofwat is examining an application from Sutton and East Surrey Water to raise the prices it charges customers in 2009-10. Under the terms of its licence, the company can ask Ofwat to review its prices to customers if it believes that an unforeseen circumstance, which could not have been avoided by prudent management action, is having a substantial effect on its financial position. Ofwat will scrutinise the company’s application and consult on its draft decision in early November and announce its final decision in December.
Laptops Theft Investigated
The Insolvency Service has today written to all those who it believes may be affected by the theft of IT equipment from its Manchester offices.
The theft of four laptop computers has been reported to Greater Manchester police, who are investigating. Three of the computers contained no data. The fourth laptop computer contained personal information about the former directors of 122 companies which had become insolvent. It also contains some information about other persons who had had some connection with these companies.
(JM)
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27 September 2007
Police Receive New Leads In Rhys Murder Inquiry
Police investigating the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have said that they received a good response from an appeal on BBC One's Crimewatch show on Wednesday night. More than 60 calls have been made to the programme following last night's appeal, including 12 calls, which named the same person as a suspect.
Police Receive New Leads In Rhys Murder Inquiry
Police investigating the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have said that they received a good response from an appeal on BBC One's Crimewatch show on Wednesday night. More than 60 calls have been made to the programme following last night's appeal, including 12 calls, which named the same person as a suspect.
30 August 2007
Teenager Bailed Over Rhys Murder
A 15-year-old boy arrested in connection with the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones has been released on police bail. The teenager was the eleventh person to be arrested in connection with the eleven-year-old's murder. Ten people had previously been arrested in connection with Rhys' murder.
Teenager Bailed Over Rhys Murder
A 15-year-old boy arrested in connection with the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones has been released on police bail. The teenager was the eleventh person to be arrested in connection with the eleven-year-old's murder. Ten people had previously been arrested in connection with Rhys' murder.
18 June 2010
Bristol Water Allowed Ofwat-Busting Rise
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally decided that Bristol Water can make a small increase in the prices it charges its customers above the five-year price limits previously set by Ofwat.
Bristol Water Allowed Ofwat-Busting Rise
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally decided that Bristol Water can make a small increase in the prices it charges its customers above the five-year price limits previously set by Ofwat.
29 April 2008
Inquest Into Rhys Shooting Set To Resume
The inquest into the death of schoolboy Rhys Jones is set to resume. Rhys, 11, was shot dead in Liverpool on 22 August last year. Coroner Andre Rebello is expected to order a Section 16 adjournment of the inquest hearing. It is understood this will allow Rhys's death to be finally registered and the case be referred to Liverpool Crown Court.
Inquest Into Rhys Shooting Set To Resume
The inquest into the death of schoolboy Rhys Jones is set to resume. Rhys, 11, was shot dead in Liverpool on 22 August last year. Coroner Andre Rebello is expected to order a Section 16 adjournment of the inquest hearing. It is understood this will allow Rhys's death to be finally registered and the case be referred to Liverpool Crown Court.
28 September 2007
Thames Water Fined £12.5 Million
Thames Water has been fined a total of £12.5 million by industry regulator Ofwat, it has been revealed. Ofwat said that the company had been fined for failing to provide it with "robust information" and because poor processes and systems meant that customers received poor service.
Thames Water Fined £12.5 Million
Thames Water has been fined a total of £12.5 million by industry regulator Ofwat, it has been revealed. Ofwat said that the company had been fined for failing to provide it with "robust information" and because poor processes and systems meant that customers received poor service.
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