Thorne and District Gazette - National news Feed

Neet numbers 'lowest for decade'

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:18:42 GMT

The number of 16 to 18-year-olds not in school, work or training is at its lowest level for a decade, official figures show.

Mother guilty of benefit fraud

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:58:12 GMT

A mother-of-eight has been found guilty of fraudulently receiving more than £350,000 in benefits and tax credits by claiming some of her children had disabilities and conditions.

Brit stars vying for US TV awards

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:28:32 GMT

Damian Lewis and Benedict Cumberbatch are among the British stars flying the flag at the 2013 American Critics' Choice Television Awards.

Gas supply ruled out over blast

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:12:41 GMT

The domestic gas supply has been ruled out as the cause for a deadly blast which demolished a house.

Groups condemn 'un-Islamic' attack

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:18:14 GMT

Muslim groups have united in condemning the attack in Woolwich as un-Islamic.

12-year sentence for sex abuse GP

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:13:12 GMT

A family doctor who filmed himself sexually abusing female patients with his James Bond-style wristwatch has been jailed for 12 years.

Net migration to Britain falls

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:13:10 GMT

Net migration into Britain has fallen by more than a third, according to fresh figures, as the number of immigrants arriving in the country dropped ''significantly''.

Pair jailed for gangland murder

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:53:27 GMT

Two men have been jailed for life for shooting the stepson of gangland celebrity and author Dave Courtney.

Police chief defends response time

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:27:59 GMT

Scotland Yard has hit back after questions were raised about how long it took officers to reach the scene of the terrorist murder in Woolwich.

Stewardess charged after drugs find

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:50:22 GMT

An air stewardess has been charged following the seizure of around six kilos of cocaine at Heathrow Airport.

Holiday weather warms up - a bit

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:31:03 GMT

Warmer weather will make a welcome return over the bank holiday weekend.

Nissan in safety recall on Micras

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:49:31 GMT

Motor company Nissan is recalling thousands of cars in the UK due to a potential steering wheel problem.

How I confronted soldier's killers

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:30:47 GMT

A woman who risked her life to confront an armed man suspected of slaughtering a British soldier in broad daylight has described how she tried to calm him moments after the barbaric attack.

Eight held over family fire deaths

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:02:21 GMT

Eight people have been arrested by police investigating an arson attack that left eight members of the same family dead more than a decade ago.

Call for child abduction UK 'hub'

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:46:14 GMT

Experts are calling for better recording and sharing of information to help tackle child abduction in the UK.

Dog attack boy, two, has surgery

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:02:20 GMT

A two-year-old boy has undergone surgery on his face after he was savaged by a family dog.

Mandelson takes on ceremonial role

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:11:24 GMT

Lord Mandelson is to be installed in the ceremonial role of High Steward of Kingston Upon Hull.

Bridger 'cannot recall April moves'

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:11:18 GMT

The man accused of abducting and murdering schoolgirl April Jones in a sexually motivated attack has told a jury he put her body "somewhere where it has not been found".

Cross-dressing spy 'embarrassed' UK

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:39:57 GMT

Spies might be supposed to be masters of disguise, but a British intelligence officer caused embarrassment to his political masters through his penchant for dressing up, according to official papers made public on Thursday.

Tandem couple killer drive jailed

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:39:53 GMT

Relatives of a "perfect couple" killed by a disqualified driver fleeing police have called for tougher sentences for motorists who kill.