Archive for the ‘BBC News’ category

Drivers caught in safety checks

April 20th, 2010

Police catch 90 drivers breaking the law during road checks in Reading, as part of a five day safety campaign.

Blueprint for new parades body

April 20th, 2010

Proposals for a new way to deal with contentious parades in Northern Ireland have been published.

The Full Election Story: 19 April

April 20th, 2010

All the key points, analysis and reaction from the General Election campaign on 19 April.

Profits at Goldman Sachs top $3bn

April 20th, 2010

US bank Goldman Sachs sees its profit for the first quarter of 2010, nearly double from the same period a year ago.

India doctor held over foetuses

April 20th, 2010

Police in the western Indian state of Gujarat arrest a doctor after 14 human foetuses were found dumped in rubbish.

Warning over eBay bidding trick

April 20th, 2010

Online auction bidders are given a “wake-up call” after a man is prosecuted for bidding against himself to raise prices.

New stalking law backed by MSPs

April 20th, 2010

MSPs on a Holyrood committee vote in favour of a new law which could see stalkers jailed for up to five years.

Life in limbo for Latvia’s non-citizens

April 20th, 2010

The BBC’s Damien McGuinness explores what life is like for thousands of ethnic Russians who remain non-citizens in Latvia despite being born there.

Down and out in Europe – Travellers’ Tales

April 20th, 2010

Stories from stranded travellers from across Europe.

Ash alert: Air passenger rights

April 20th, 2010

What are the rights of passengers if their flights are disrupted by the ash cloud caused by the volcanic eruption in Iceland?