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09/07/2009
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Man Questioned After Body Found
A man has been arrested after the body of a woman was found in Derbyshire. The discovery was made in Private Drive, Hollingwood, near Chesterfield just before 6.00am. Officers said they are treating the death as suspicious and believe her injuries may have been caused by a "collision with a vehicle". A 42-year-old man is being questioned by detectives on suspicion of murder. Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. A post mortem examination is due to take place later.
Police Hunt Stolen Guns
Police are searching for raiders who stole four guns from a remote cottage in Northumberland. Two shotguns and two rifles were taken from a locked cabinet which was ripped from the wall of East Cottage in Wheelbirks, near Stocksfield. A spokesman for Northumbria Police said the raid had taken place sometime on Wednesday. No-one was injured in the incident and police have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
Two Arrested Following Burglaries
Police have arrested and charged two men in connection with a series of burglaries from across Northumberland. The arrests come during the forcewide 'Let's draw a line under crime' campaign, aimed at keeping thefts such as burglary low during the economic downturn. Patrick Michael Carlin, 42, from Moorside Court, Newcastle and James Joseph Faley, 44, from Cheeseburn Gardens, Newcastle were arrested following a number of burglaries in the Northumberland Area and both have been charged with a joint offence of conspiracy to commit burglary. The two men appeared at Tynedale Magistrates Court on Saturday, July 4, where they were remanded in custody to appear at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday July 17.
Shop Assistant Punched During Robbery
A shop assistant is recovering after being punched in the face by a robber who stole money from a bedding shop in Midlothian. The man was cut and bruised in the attack on Wednesday at about 9.15am at the Dream Store at Straiton Retail Park in Loanhead. Police appealed for information about the incident or the robber, who got away with a four-figure sum of cash. The thief was described as white, 5ft 10in to 6ft, of medium build and 25 to 35-years-old. He had heavy hair growth on his face, dark hair with grey hairs and was wearing a blue, hooded top, with a white baseball cap underneath.
Competition Commission Announces New Members
Consumer Minister Kevin Brennan today announced the appointment of a further two new members to the Competition Commission. The new Members are Katherine Holmes and Thomas Hoehn. Consumer Minister Kevin Brennan said: "I am pleased to welcome Katherine and Thomas to the Competition Commission. Both come with excellent reputations, and their valuable expertise and experience will be an asset to the Commission, helping maintain its standing as a world class competition authority."
Government Plan To Outlaw Blacklisting 'Welcome But Overdue'
Welcoming the government's consultation on blacklisting which has been published, Unite's Assistant General Secretary Les Bayliss, said: "This is a welcome development but it's long overdue. Too many construction workers have suffered victimisation at the hands of unscrupulous employers. "Blacklisting was made illegal in the 1999 Employment Relations Act, however the necessary regulations were never enacted because the government claimed there was no evidence. The government must now act swiftly to end this unjust practice for good." Unite has alerted its activists of possible claims under Trade Union & Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 S137. Claims are currently being taken by Unite against employers based on the refusal of employment on grounds related to trade union membership.
(JM/BMcC)
A man has been arrested after the body of a woman was found in Derbyshire. The discovery was made in Private Drive, Hollingwood, near Chesterfield just before 6.00am. Officers said they are treating the death as suspicious and believe her injuries may have been caused by a "collision with a vehicle". A 42-year-old man is being questioned by detectives on suspicion of murder. Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. A post mortem examination is due to take place later.
Police Hunt Stolen Guns
Police are searching for raiders who stole four guns from a remote cottage in Northumberland. Two shotguns and two rifles were taken from a locked cabinet which was ripped from the wall of East Cottage in Wheelbirks, near Stocksfield. A spokesman for Northumbria Police said the raid had taken place sometime on Wednesday. No-one was injured in the incident and police have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
Two Arrested Following Burglaries
Police have arrested and charged two men in connection with a series of burglaries from across Northumberland. The arrests come during the forcewide 'Let's draw a line under crime' campaign, aimed at keeping thefts such as burglary low during the economic downturn. Patrick Michael Carlin, 42, from Moorside Court, Newcastle and James Joseph Faley, 44, from Cheeseburn Gardens, Newcastle were arrested following a number of burglaries in the Northumberland Area and both have been charged with a joint offence of conspiracy to commit burglary. The two men appeared at Tynedale Magistrates Court on Saturday, July 4, where they were remanded in custody to appear at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday July 17.
Shop Assistant Punched During Robbery
A shop assistant is recovering after being punched in the face by a robber who stole money from a bedding shop in Midlothian. The man was cut and bruised in the attack on Wednesday at about 9.15am at the Dream Store at Straiton Retail Park in Loanhead. Police appealed for information about the incident or the robber, who got away with a four-figure sum of cash. The thief was described as white, 5ft 10in to 6ft, of medium build and 25 to 35-years-old. He had heavy hair growth on his face, dark hair with grey hairs and was wearing a blue, hooded top, with a white baseball cap underneath.
Competition Commission Announces New Members
Consumer Minister Kevin Brennan today announced the appointment of a further two new members to the Competition Commission. The new Members are Katherine Holmes and Thomas Hoehn. Consumer Minister Kevin Brennan said: "I am pleased to welcome Katherine and Thomas to the Competition Commission. Both come with excellent reputations, and their valuable expertise and experience will be an asset to the Commission, helping maintain its standing as a world class competition authority."
Government Plan To Outlaw Blacklisting 'Welcome But Overdue'
Welcoming the government's consultation on blacklisting which has been published, Unite's Assistant General Secretary Les Bayliss, said: "This is a welcome development but it's long overdue. Too many construction workers have suffered victimisation at the hands of unscrupulous employers. "Blacklisting was made illegal in the 1999 Employment Relations Act, however the necessary regulations were never enacted because the government claimed there was no evidence. The government must now act swiftly to end this unjust practice for good." Unite has alerted its activists of possible claims under Trade Union & Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 S137. Claims are currently being taken by Unite against employers based on the refusal of employment on grounds related to trade union membership.
(JM/BMcC)
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Eleven England fans deported following Monday riot
A Portuguese judge has sentenced a 46-year-old England football fan to two years in prison for his part in a riot in the Algarve. Gary Mann, from Faversham in Kent, will be deported to serve the custodial sentence in an English jail. Ten other English fans arrested will also face deportation. One further England supporter was found not guilty.
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