World & UK News for 21 April 2011

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Woman denies Moat Pc gun gesture Apr 21 2011

A woman has denied a public order offence after she was accused of shouting "bang bang" at Pc David Rathband, who was blinded by gunman Raoul Moat.Read

Woman denies biting off testicles Apr 21 2011

A mother-of-four accused of biting off her boyfriend's testicles has denied grievous bodily harm.Read

Missing boy found hanged in garden Apr 21 2011

An 11-year-old boy who was reported missing was later found hanged in his back garden.Read

Double Bank Holiday getaway begins Apr 21 2011

The double Bank Holiday getaway is under way with millions of Britons setting off to destinations in the UK and overseas.Read

Reservoir car plunge family named Apr 21 2011

The four family members killed in a devastating mid Wales reservoir car plunge tragedy have been named by police.Read

Tributes to Libya blast journalist Apr 21 2011

Tributes have been paid to an award-winning British photographer killed in an apparent mortar attack in the besieged Libyan city of Misrata.Read

Silence for reservoir-plunge family Apr 21 2011

A minute's silence has been observed for four members of the same family killed in a devastating reservoir car plunge.Read

Smog alert issued for Easter break Apr 21 2011

The Government has issued a "smog alert" for the Easter weekend for ozone and polluting particles known as PM10s, which can affect people's health.Read

Many trusts flout mixed-sex rules Apr 21 2011

Almost half of NHS acute trusts are still putting patients in mixed-sex accommodation despite facing financial penalties, new figures show.Read

Cameron 'uneasy' about privacy law Apr 21 2011

David Cameron has sounded a warning about the way judges are creating a new law of privacy "rather than Parliament".Read

Criminals 'must be taken off drugs' Apr 21 2011

Britain's drugs strategy is failing, with convicted offenders returning to crime because their addictions are not tackled, a senior police chief has warned.Read

Queen takes part in Maundy Service Apr 21 2011

The Queen has honoured stalwart pensioners during the ancient Royal Maundy Service as she celebrated her 85th birthday.Read

Rich 'should be forced to aid poor' Apr 21 2011

The rich and powerful should be required by law to spend some time every year helping the poor and needy, the Archbishop of Canterbury has suggested.Read

Sick boat passenger dropped in sea Apr 21 2011

A grandmother taken ill on a cruise ship fell into the freezing Arctic Ocean after being dropped by paramedics transferring her to a rescue boat.Read

Japan declares N-plant no-go zone Apr 21 2011

Japan has declared a 12-mile area evacuated around its radiation-spewing nuclear power plant a no-go zone, urging residents to abide by the order for their own safety or possibly face fines or detention.Read

Tributes to female army bomb expert Apr 21 2011

Tributes have been paid to the first British female bomb disposal expert to be killed in action.Read

Britons set off on Easter getaway Apr 21 2011

The first of an estimated two million Britons going abroad over Easter have set off wondering whether the foreign weather would match that of the UK.Read

William and Kate visit Diana grave Apr 21 2011

Prince William and bride-to-be Kate Middleton have visited the grave of Princess Diana ahead of next week's royal wedding, according to reports.Read

Borrowing £5bn less than expected Apr 21 2011

The Government has modestly undershot its expectations for public borrowing in the last financial year by nearly £5 billion, official figures reveal.Read

Man bailed over reservoir deaths Apr 21 2011

A man arrested on suspicion of causing four deaths by dangerous driving has been released on bail.Read

Obese and addicts 'trapped on IB' Apr 21 2011

More than 80,000 people are claiming incapacity benefit for obesity and addiction to alcohol and drugs, according to the latest Government figures.Read

Vinyl inflation pays record return Apr 21 2011

Music fans could see record returns as "vinyl inflation" sends the price of some releases rocketing.Read

Young men's fears over online porn Apr 21 2011

Young men spend an average of two hours a week viewing pornography on the internet, compared with just 15 minutes for young women, a survey has found.Read

Record rise in reported child abuse Apr 21 2011

The number of serious child abuse cases being referred to police or social services following calls to a national helpline reached an all-time high last year, a children's charity has said.Read

Petrol prices to hit holiday travel Apr 21 2011

Record petrol and diesel prices will mean drivers paying an extra £2 for every 100 miles travelled this holiday weekend compared with Easter last year, the AA has said.Read

7/7 proposals 'are being ignored' Apr 21 2011

The absence of ministerial oversight for emergency services means any recommendations from the 7/7 inquests are likely to be simply "noted and filed until the next major incident occurs", a leading security expert has warned.Read

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