Fri, 10th Feb 2012

National News

Damilola killer recalled to prison

2:11pm Friday 10th February 2012

Damilola Taylor was stabbed in the thigh with a broken bottle in 2000

The father of schoolboy Damilola Taylor has called for a public inquiry after one of his son's killers was recalled to prison for a second time.

Hunt goes on for soldiers' killers

12:59pm Friday 10th February 2012

Terminally ill Brian Shivers must serve at least 25 years in prison

Police have launched a fresh bid to catch the gunmen who killed two soldiers in Northern Ireland, as a terminally ill man convicted of trying to torch their getaway car was told he must serve a minimum of 25 years in jail.

Bracelet scheme for drink offenders

12:55pm Friday 10th February 2012

Mayor Boris Johnson welcomed plans to pilot 'sobriety bracelets' in London

Criminals convicted of serious drink-related offences will be fitted with US-style "sobriety bracelets" to keep them dry under a new pilot scheme.

450 jobs face axe in Comet review

12:28pm Friday 10th February 2012

Comet was last week sold to private equity firm OpCapita for a token price of two pounds

Struggling electricals chain Comet is poised to cut 450 jobs in a drive for the "significant savings" needed to safeguard its future.

Council seeks spitting ban approval

12:15pm Friday 10th February 2012

Enfield Borough Council is hoping to introduce a spitting ban

A council is seeking Government approval to become the first area in Britain to ban spitting in public.

Damilola killer back in jail again

12:15pm Friday 10th February 2012

Damilola Taylor was stabbed in the thigh with a broken bottle in 2000

One of the killers of schoolboy Damilola Taylor has been recalled to jail for a second time just 16 days after being released, sources have said.

Holly mooted for Surprise revival

11:59am Friday 10th February 2012

Holly Willoughby has been tipped to present a revival of ITV classic Surprise, Surprise

Surprise, Surprise - ITV bosses are in talks with Holly Willoughby to present a revival of the hit family show.

Frock fit for any gadget lover

11:49am Friday 10th February 2012

Craig Lawrence works on a dress made from 500 metres of cable (Currys/PCWorld/PA Wire)

It looks like a technology-loving fashionista's dream and a technophobe's worst nightmare, but this is one dress that is more likely to be looked at than worn.

25 years for dying barracks killer

11:02am Friday 10th February 2012

Terminally ill Brian Shivers must serve at least 25 years in prison

A terminally-ill man must serve a minimum of 25 years in jail for the murders of two soldiers shot dead by dissident republicans in Northern Ireland, a judge has ruled.

Visitors see giant otters up close

10:56am Friday 10th February 2012

Chester Zoo is opening the UK's first underwater viewing zone for giant otters

The UK's first underwater viewing zone for giant otters is to open next week.

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