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03/07/2009
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Charges Follow Attempted Robbery
Two men are to appear in court today, charged with an attempted armed robbery at a Southampton mobile phone shop. A 42-year-old from Southampton and a 29-year-old from Wiltshire were arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and possession of an imitation firearm. The charges relate to an incident where two masked men entered the Mobile Exchange shop in Portswood on Wednesday, with what is thought to be a sawn-off shotgun.
Man's Body Found By Hillwalker
The body of a man has been found by a hillwalker in the Highlands, police have confirmed. A spokesman for Northern Constabulary said the body was found in an area known as Steall Falls in Glen Nevis at about 5.50pm on Thursday. Lochaber Mountain Rescue team went to the scene and recovered the body from the foot of the falls. The police spokesman said no further details about the man were currently being released.
Lord Mandelson Visits Vauxhall In Luton
The Business Secretary Lord Mandelson is going to GM's van-making plant in Luton today where he is meeting the unions as well as Vauxhall workers. As part of those talks he will update them on discussions that the Government has been having with all the parties involved and reiterate the Government's commitment to continued Vauxhall production in the UK. Lord Mandelson said: "I want workers at both Luton and Ellesmere Port to know that we are doing everything possible to secure a long term commercial future for Vauxhall. I and my officials are in constant contact with the US and German governments, GM US and GM Europe and others to ensure Britain’s interests are fully represented. We also continue to have detailed discussions with Magna and other interested parties."
Attempted Murder Arrests Made
Four men have been detained on suspicion of attempted murder after a 32-year-old man was left in a critical condition following a road accident. The victim was found on Holt Road in Kensington on Thursday at about 10.20pm, Merseyside Police said. It is believed that the man had been in collision with a dark-coloured Land Rover Discovery registered L916 CCN. Police believe the man may also have earlier been involved in an altercation with a number of youths on Holt Road. Two men aged 19 and 28 from the West Derby area, a man, 19, from the Kirkby area and a 21-year-old from the Stockbridge Village area, are being questioned by police.
Men Charged With Solicitor Murder
Two men have been charged with the murder of a Leicester solicitor, police have said. On 15 January a family member found the body of Vina Patel at Corts Solicitors in Blackbird Road, Leicester where the 51-year-old was a partner. Relatives had become concerned when she failed to keep a family commitment. A 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with her murder and are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court later.
Mortgage Rescue 'Disappointment'
Since its introduction at the start of the year, a total of six people have been helped by the Mortgage Rescue Scheme, the Government has announced. Shelter has described the figure as "disappointing". The scheme was set up to help families who could no longer afford to meet their monthly mortgage payments, by allowing housing associations to buy the property and rent it back to them at an affordable level, or by offering them a 'shared equity loan'. Sam Younger, Chief Executive of Shelter said: "The National Mortgage Rescue scheme has the potential to help many vulnerable homeowners to stay in their home, so it is very disappointing so few people have been accepted onto the scheme."
(JM/BMcC)
Two men are to appear in court today, charged with an attempted armed robbery at a Southampton mobile phone shop. A 42-year-old from Southampton and a 29-year-old from Wiltshire were arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and possession of an imitation firearm. The charges relate to an incident where two masked men entered the Mobile Exchange shop in Portswood on Wednesday, with what is thought to be a sawn-off shotgun.
Man's Body Found By Hillwalker
The body of a man has been found by a hillwalker in the Highlands, police have confirmed. A spokesman for Northern Constabulary said the body was found in an area known as Steall Falls in Glen Nevis at about 5.50pm on Thursday. Lochaber Mountain Rescue team went to the scene and recovered the body from the foot of the falls. The police spokesman said no further details about the man were currently being released.
Lord Mandelson Visits Vauxhall In Luton
The Business Secretary Lord Mandelson is going to GM's van-making plant in Luton today where he is meeting the unions as well as Vauxhall workers. As part of those talks he will update them on discussions that the Government has been having with all the parties involved and reiterate the Government's commitment to continued Vauxhall production in the UK. Lord Mandelson said: "I want workers at both Luton and Ellesmere Port to know that we are doing everything possible to secure a long term commercial future for Vauxhall. I and my officials are in constant contact with the US and German governments, GM US and GM Europe and others to ensure Britain’s interests are fully represented. We also continue to have detailed discussions with Magna and other interested parties."
Attempted Murder Arrests Made
Four men have been detained on suspicion of attempted murder after a 32-year-old man was left in a critical condition following a road accident. The victim was found on Holt Road in Kensington on Thursday at about 10.20pm, Merseyside Police said. It is believed that the man had been in collision with a dark-coloured Land Rover Discovery registered L916 CCN. Police believe the man may also have earlier been involved in an altercation with a number of youths on Holt Road. Two men aged 19 and 28 from the West Derby area, a man, 19, from the Kirkby area and a 21-year-old from the Stockbridge Village area, are being questioned by police.
Men Charged With Solicitor Murder
Two men have been charged with the murder of a Leicester solicitor, police have said. On 15 January a family member found the body of Vina Patel at Corts Solicitors in Blackbird Road, Leicester where the 51-year-old was a partner. Relatives had become concerned when she failed to keep a family commitment. A 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with her murder and are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court later.
Mortgage Rescue 'Disappointment'
Since its introduction at the start of the year, a total of six people have been helped by the Mortgage Rescue Scheme, the Government has announced. Shelter has described the figure as "disappointing". The scheme was set up to help families who could no longer afford to meet their monthly mortgage payments, by allowing housing associations to buy the property and rent it back to them at an affordable level, or by offering them a 'shared equity loan'. Sam Younger, Chief Executive of Shelter said: "The National Mortgage Rescue scheme has the potential to help many vulnerable homeowners to stay in their home, so it is very disappointing so few people have been accepted onto the scheme."
(JM/BMcC)
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