Shocking example of incompetence over stockpiled flu drug Tamiflu

The Independent - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Health officials spent 424 million stockpiling a flu drug that has divided experts over how effective it is, a public spending watchdog ...

David Cameron offers review of civil partnerships as gay marriage Bill clears major hurdle

The Independent - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Consultation could be completed before 2015 general election as 'wrecking' amendment tabled by Conservative opponents of same-sex marriage defeated by 375 to 70 ...

The Work Programme is failing the taxpayer | Richard Johnson

Guardian - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

By failing to use the specialist services aimed at unemployed people who find it hardest to find a job, the Work Programme is putting the public purse at ...

UK inflation since 1948

Guardian - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Inflation in the UK has fallen for the first time since autumn 2012, hitting 2.4% in April. Get the full data over time, see how it compares with pay - and understand the new ...

Peter Mandelsons selection argument is about politics not procedure | Len McCluskey

The Guardian - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

You report that Peter Mandelson is accusing my union, Unite, of "manipulating selection procedures" in the Labour party, which "stores up danger for a future Labour government" ...

Gay marriage bill survives

Guardian - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Ed Miliband, right, agreed to vote against an amendment to the gay marriage bill after an appeal by Tory whips for Labour support. Photograph: ...

Public has right to know Boris Johnson fathered child during affair court rules

The Guardian - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Boris Johnson had an extramarital affair with a woman who later gave birth to their daughter, the appeal court has ruled.Three senior judges decided on Monday that voters were entitled to be told that the mayor ...

Englands Asante enjoying Gothenburg buzz

UEFA - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

"It's cool to see the city getting a buzz," said Gteborg FC midfielder Anita Asante with 50 days left until UEFA Women's EURO 2013 in Sweden where she has high hopes for ...

Another Thames crossing at Dartford Consultation launched into new Lower Thames road crossing route

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

The Dartford Crossing. A CONSULTATION to decide the location of a new Lower Thames road crossing has been launched at the Dartford Crossing this morning by roads minister Stephen Hammond. The government has put forward three options to tackle the current daily congestion between Kent and Essex, including a second crossing in the same location as the Dartford Crossing. A second ...

Croydon thug jailed after axe robbers terrorise cash couriers

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Adam Ephraim A Croydon man has been jailed for six years for his part in a string of violent robberies across east London and Essex. Adam Ephraim, 22, of Lennard Road, Croydon, was convicted of robbery and conspiracy to rob offences at Snaresbrook Crown Court yesterday. Saqib Waheed, 27, of East Ham was sentenced to 14 years in prison along with Waqaas Malik, 28, of Plaistow. ...

Lane closure on A3 following accident in New Malden

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

News One lane of the A3 is closed in New Malden following an accident. Traffic is queuing at Shannon Corner, close to the junctions of Bushey Way and Burlington Road, following the crash on the northbound carriageway. One lane and a slip road are currently ...

Sixth member to leave Merton Conservatives confirmed

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Councillor Richard Chellew is the sixth member of the Merton Conservatives to leave the group A sixth Merton councillor has quit the Conservative group and will stand as an independent member. Councillor Richard Chellew, who represents Wimbledon's Village ward, resigned from Merton Conservatives late last week, but will remain a part member. It comes after Councillors Richard ...

Palace fans chance to see play-off final trophy in Croydon tomorrow

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Wilfried Zaha scores against Brighton in the play-off semi-final Crystal Palace fans will have a chance to get their hands on the Play-Off Final trophy tomorrow. The npower Championship Play-Off final trophy will be at the Whitgift Shopping centre from 1pm to 3pm on Wednesday, May 22. Fans will be able to have their picture taken with the trophy ahead of the Eagles game against ...

Scout groups in crisis as new leaders urged to come forward

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Members of 1st Cheam Scouts at Cheam Charter Fair on Saturday Cub Scout and Beaver groups are in crisis and could face closure if new leaders do not come forward. 1st Cheam Scouts has been running for 85 years but the end could be near for many of the group's members because there are not enough leaders to run the Cub and Beaver divisions. Organisers say they urgently need two ...

East Surrey Hospital clear of vomit bug

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

News East Surrey Hospital in Redhill was this week said to be clear of cases of winter vomiting disease. A spokeswoman for Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, which runs the hospital, said the outbreak of the highly infectious bug, also called Norovirus and the most common cause of infectious gastroenteritis - diarrhoea and vomiting - in England and Wales, had resolved itself. ...

Staff traumatised by building society robbery

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

, Reporter A building society that was targeted by three masked men on Friday said it was looking after staff traumatised by the robbery. The three raiders burst into the Britannia Building Society branch in Station Road at around 9.40am on Friday, stealing money from behind the counter and fleeing the scene. A spokesman for the Cooperative bank, which owns the Britannia Building ...

Elderly Lee woman rescued from flat fire

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Elderly Lee woman rescued from flat fire AN ELDERLY Lee woman was rescued from a flat fire by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus late last night (May 20) after a candle was reportedly knocked over. She was treated for smoke inhalation by paramedics and taken to hospital as a precaution. Part of the kitchen in the first floor flat of a converted house on Lampmead Road was ...

Motorway taxi blaze near Gatwick

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

News Reigate firefighters were called to the M23 near Gatwick yesterday afternoon to deal with a taxi well alight. The cab was ablaze on the stretch from Junction 9 to Junction 9A the Gatwick Link, the fire having started accidentally soon after 5.20pm. The firefighters put on breathing apparatus and used two hose reels to douse the ...

Council wins business award

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

By Bruce Thain Harrow has been voted one the best council's to business with at a government awards ceremony. Harrow Borough Council was given the Department for Communities and Local Government award small and medium-sized businesses. The council was one of ten to win the award out of all authorities across the country selected by a panel of business leaders and government ...

Welling grandmother of Chloe Johnson 5-year-olds death like a bad dream

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

THE grandmother of a young girl who drowned in a hotel pool in Egypt says she is trapped "in a bad dream". April Johnson, from Welling, lost her five-year-old granddaughter Chloe on Friday (May 17) when the youngster strayed into a wave pool at the Coral Sea Waterworld Hotel in the resort of Sharm el Sheikh. She was pulled unconscious from the water by a holidaymaker before ...

Chelsea flower show 2013 – in pictures

guardian.co.uk - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

The final touches are made to the RHS Chelsea flower show which is open to the public from today until 25 May. Vibrant colours, Prince Charles and even - shock, horror - garden gnomes make an appearance as the show celebrates its 100th ...

Jeremy Paxman reveals he has heard senior Tories calling activists swivel-eyed loons

The Independent - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

The Newsnight presenter Jeremy Paxman, said that he had been present when high-ranking Tories had used the term to describe local party members.His disclosure further undermines attempts by the party to shut down the affair which has caused deep divisions in the Conservative Party amid continuing rows over Europe and gay marriage.Speaking on Newsnight last night Mr Paxman asked a young Tory ...