2018 National & International News Stories.

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Latest post of the previous page:

I'm pleased to see that a 26 year old woman has been arrested by Staffordshire Police in connection with the previous post.

Very good news!

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I'm pleased to see that a 26 year old woman has been arrested by Staffordshire Police in connection with the previous post.

Very good news!

And she has now been charged: Stoke on Trent woman charged after paramedics abused
It seems like she was already on the radar for other offences.

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William Hill fined £6.2m by Gambling Commission for lax controls

Betting firm William Hill has been hit with a £6.2m penalty package for breaching anti-money-laundering and social responsibility regulations.
The Gambling Commission said the company did not do enough to ensure prevention measures were effective.
As a result, 10 customers were able to deposit money linked to criminal offences and William Hill gained £1.2m.
The company was found to have not done enough to determine the source of the money or if they were problem gamblers.
The penalty is the second biggest imposed by the Commission, following last year's £7.8m action against betting firm 888.
In a statement, the Gambling Commission said William Hill's senior management "failed to mitigate risks and have sufficient numbers of staff to ensure their anti-money-laundering and social responsibility processes were effective".
William Hill said it had co-operated with the Commission during the investigation. It added it had committed to an independent review and would work to implement any recommendations following this review.
Full article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43124258

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in anthrax terror scare 'after letter containing white powder is sent to couple at Kensington Palace'

An envelope addressed to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry containing white powder was sent to Kensington Palace sparking fears of an anthrax attack, it has been claimed.
Counter terrorism detectives have launched an investigation after the letter caused a full scale security scare.
Specialists were rushed in to check the material, reports the Evening Standard, and tests later revealed it was harmless.
Measures in place at the palace meant the letter was intercepted and did not reach the couple.

Full report

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Brothers, 6 and 2, killed in 'hit-and-run' in Coventry

Two brothers aged six and two have died after a suspected hit-and-run crash in Coventry.
They were struck by a car on MacDonald Road, Stoke, at about 14:00 GMT and taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
A 53-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and drink driving.
A black Ford Focus was found abandoned a short time after the crash.
et Sgt Paul Hughes, from West Midlands Police's collision investigation unit, said the force was "trying to establish how this tragic incident has happened".
A black Ford Focus was found abandoned a short time after the crash, police said
"This is a parent's worst nightmare and it's impossible to imagine their grief, but specialist officers will be supporting them as our investigation continues," Det Sgt Hughes said.
Police officers have been speaking to witnesses at the scene and the road remains closed.

Full BBC report

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Europa League: Police officer dies in clashes before Athletic Bilbao v Spartak Moscow

A police officer has died during clashes between fans before Athletic Bilbao's home Europa League match against Spartak Moscow at San Mames.
The officer from the Ertzaintza - the Basque Country's police force - reportedly suffered a heart attack.
More than 500 officers were deployed for the fixture and reports say at least five arrests were made.
"Our condolences to colleagues, friends and relatives of the Ertzaina deceased in act of service," Bilbao police said.
After the game, the La Liga club tweeted: "Our heartfelt condolences to the family and companions of the deceased officer today.
"The Athletic Club shows its strongest rejection of the violence generated around football."
Videos of the violent clashes showed supporters firing fireworks at each other on the streets.
European football's governing body Uefa said it "strongly condemned the violent clashes".
The clashes came on the same day a Russian, wanted for attacking an England fan during the Euro 2016 riots in Marseilles, was arrested in Munich while travelling to the match in Bilbao.
Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy offered his condolences and condemned the violence.
"My appreciation to Ertzaintza, for their efforts to protect those who know how to enjoy the sport," he tweeted.
La Liga president Javier Tebas added: "Ultra violence has claimed the life of a public servant - that's enough. La Liga will continue with our policy of combating the ultra phenomenon, until its total eradication."
Spartak won the second leg 2-1 but Athletic went through 4-3 on aggregate.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43164001

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Brothers, 6 and 2, killed in 'hit-and-run' in Coventry

Full BBC report

Here is a follow-up report to the above I posted yesterday. So very sad and tragic.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-43166813

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Red Arrows death: Ejection seat firm fined £1.1m

An ejection seat manufacturer prosecuted over the death of a Red Arrows pilot thrown from his jet has been fined £1.1m.
Flt Lt Sean Cunningham, 35, was ejected while conducting pre-flight safety checks at RAF Scampton in 2011.
The parachute on the seat did not then deploy and the airman was fatally injured.
Martin-Baker Aircraft Ltd previously admitted to breaching safety laws at Lincoln Crown Court.
Sentencing the company, Mrs Justice Carr said it was "an entirely preventable tragedy".
"A significant number of pilots, and also potential passengers, were exposed to the risk of harm over a lengthy period," she added.
"Here the risk of harm was of the highest level - death."
Full article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-li ... e-43171049

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New law in favour of organ donor opt-out system to be named after Cheshire boy

A new law in favour of an organ donor opt-out system is to be named after a boy from Cheshire.
The government has backed plans for the new system which will mean people have to opt out of being organ donors.
Jackie Doyle-Price said the bill could save 200 extra lives every year. She said: "I'm very grateful to him for bringing this Bill and to confirm that the Government will give its wholehearted support."
She added that the Government would be referring to the changes as Max's Law, after nine-year-old Max Johnson, who benefited from a heart transplant following the death of Keira Ball who died in a road accident last year.
Keira's father said: "This could be an inspiration to ensure that they too sign up for organ donation and will give them strength if they have to face similar circumstances."
He added: "Keira's story and Max's story demonstrate that more organs mean more saved lives.
Labour's Geoffrey Robinson, who introduced the bill, said it would not "make an immediate difference tomorrow" but hoped in the coming years it would increase the availability of organs.
He added: "Over the last few years the steady increase in donations and transplantations has slowed and in the last four years, to be more precise, it has in effect in England plateaued. So, against this background there has been a grave concern that a certain inertia is setting in."
The Bill received an unopposed second reading and will now undergo further scrutiny at committee stage.
https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2018-0 ... shire-boy/

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Surely that would have been a more fitting tribute had it been named after Keira, the person whose heart was donated? She was only seven years old

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Drug alert as six 13-year-olds fall ill

Six 13-year-olds from Ayrshire have been treated in hospital overnight after a suspected drug incident.
The children were all reported to be unwell at about 18:25 on Saturday. They were taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock and kept in overnight.
Police have said the children knew each other and may have taken a form of the drug MDMA.
Officers have urged anyone else who becomes unwell after taking similar substances to seek medical help.
Det Insp Fraser Normansell said: "Police were informed of six children who had been taken to Crosshouse Hospital after taking unwell.
"One line of inquiry is that they had taken a type of MDMA tablet, believed to be red, green or brown in colour bearing an owl logo.
"We want to remind the public that any drug can be dangerous and that you are putting your health at risk if you do take anything unknown to you.
"Anyone who feels unwell, or knows anyone who appears unwell after taking these substances should seek medical treatment as soon as possible."

BBC News Report

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Explosion in Leicester sees police declare major incident

A “major incident” has been declared by police after reports of an explosion in Leicester.
At around 7.03pm, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue received calls from the public who said they had heard a blast on Hinckley Road.
A spokeswoman said six fire engines had been requested and that the incident is currently being treated as a search and rescue operation.
Leicestershire Police tweeted: “There has been a major incident on Hinckley Road, Leicester. All emergency services are currently dealing with this. Carlisle Street and part of Hinckley Road have been closed. Please avoid the area.”
Pictures and video on social media show what appears to be a shop on the street engulfed in flames visible from a distance.
Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/201 ... r-incident

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Ellie-May Clark died after GP turned her away for being late

A five-year-old girl with a history of asthma was turned away from seeing her doctor because she was "late" - and died that night in hospital.
An inquest heard Ellie-May Clark was not seen by Grange Clinic in Newport despite having an emergency appointment because it operated a "10 minute rule".
A chance to "provide potentially life-saving treatment was missed" said the coroner, giving a narrative verdict.
Ellie-May's family say "she was let down by the system".
Full article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-nort ... s-43196732

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Grand Canyon helicopter crash: Fifth Briton Eleanor Udall dies

A fifth British tourist has died following a helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon that also killed her new husband.
Eleanor Udall, 29, was on her honeymoon with Jonathan Udall, when the accident happened on 10 February.
Mr Udall, who was in his 30s and from Brighton, died four days ago.
Mrs Udall's family said it was "with great sadness" that they announced she had died in a Las Vegas hospital as a result of her injuries.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43206138

Very sad, but they are together again.

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Ellie-May Clark died after GP turned her away for being late

A five-year-old girl with a history of asthma was turned away from seeing her doctor because she was "late" - and died that night in hospital.
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I cannot understand why they were not advised, by the surgery, to go directly to A&E.

That is what I used to do when my son suffered and he was always seen immediately.

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Rupert Murdoch's Sky bid challenged by Comcast

US cable TV giant Comcast has made a £22.1bn takeover bid for Sky, challenging an existing offer from 21st Century Fox.
Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox had already agreed an £18.5bn deal to buy the 61% of Sky it does not already own.
Comcast said its bid of £12.50 per share was a 16% higher than the 21st Century Fox offer.
Comcast is the biggest US cable TV firm. It also owns the broadcast TV network NBC and Universal Pictures.
The company's chief executive Brian Roberts, said: "We would like to own the whole of Sky and we will be looking to acquire over 50% of the Sky shares," he said.
Mr Roberts added that the UK "is and will remain a great place to do business" and that Comcast wanted to "use Sky as a platform for our growth in Europe".
Full article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43209100