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MPs lose legal fight over expenses

11:51am Friday 16th May 2008

The House of Commons has lost its High Court battle over an information watchdog's decision to force disclosure of MPs' expenses.

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Jodi murderer loses appeal bid

11:51am Friday 16th May 2008

Teenage killer Luke Mitchell has failed in a bid to have his conviction for murdering his girlfriend Jodi Jones overturned.

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Call for water market competition

11:51am Friday 16th May 2008

Water and sewerage markets could be opened up to competition under recommendations announced by regulator Ofwat.

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Demand for social housing to rise

11:51am Friday 16th May 2008

Up to five million people could be on the waiting list for social housing within two years, town hall leaders have warned.

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Make-up artist probe - husband held

11:51am Friday 16th May 2008

The husband of an Emmy award-winning make-up artist who was rearrested hours after human remains were found in woodland faces further questioning.

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PC recalls football fans' violence

11:51am Friday 16th May 2008

The police officer attacked by Glasgow Rangers fans after the team's defeat in the Uefa Cup Final has said the violence was unbelievable and frightening.

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Flypast for Dambusters anniversary

11:51am Friday 16th May 2008

A Lancaster bomber swooped over a Peak District reservoir to mark the 65th anniversary of the Dambusters raid.

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Four-year delay for patient records

11:51am Friday 16th May 2008

An electronic system for patients' records will not be introduced to every NHS Trust in England until 2014/15 - four years later than planned - a public spending watchdog has said.

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BA profits soar, boss refuses bonus

11:51am Friday 16th May 2008

The troubled opening of Heathrow's Terminal 5 has cost BA boss Willie Walsh his annual bonus, despite the airline posting record profits.

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Killer Bamber to spend life in jail

11:51am Friday 16th May 2008

Jeremy Bamber, serving life for killing five members of his family in 1985, must never be released from prison, a judge has decided.

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PC recalls football fans' violence

Updated 4:25pm Friday 16th May 2008

The police officer attacked by Glasgow Rangers fans after the team's defeat in the Uefa Cup Final has said the violence was unbelievable and frightening.

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Your Say Your Herefordshire

We are on the A44 and while the weather has been fine bikers have been travelling at speeds in excess of 100mph past our house. All the yellow signs in the world will not stop these idiots and heaven help the unfortunate motorist who encounters one. − Dennis

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Walking through Ross today I counted three drivers using mobile phones in the centre of town, obviously aware that no police or CSOs are on duty!! This was when school kids were going home about 4.00pm. − Pencraig

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Presidents and legends

THE 21st Hay Literary Festival starts on May 22 and booking has opened for an exciting fortnight...

THE Music Pool, Hereford’s community music charity, is hosting a special public event aimed at anyone wanting to discover the pleasure of singing – a day of singing exercises, games, harmony singing and songs from around the world will be led by nationally acclaimed Sue Hollingworth of the Voices Foundation.

Inspector Morse creator at Leominster Festival

A VISIT by the creator of Inspector Morse, Colin Dexter, will be one of the highlights of the 2008 Leominster Festival, which runs from Friday, May 30, to Sunday, June 8, and this year promises something for everyone.

Double delight

THE internationally renowned identical twin sisters Antoinette and Claire Cann will be performing a sparkling programme of piano duets at St John the Baptist Church, Aymestrey, near Leominster on Saturday, May 24, at 7.30pm. Antoinette and Claire first played the piano when they were three years old, picking out tunes on the family piano. “The first thing we picked out was the theme to Listen with Mother.” Starting lessons was apparently the only time the pair were at odds about their playing. “Toni was very keen to go,” says Claire. “But at the time, Claire was shy,” adds Antoinette.