Extra, Extra

By Rob Last edited 216 months ago
Extra, Extra
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  • Met chief Sir Ian Blair secretly recorded a confidential conversation with Attorney General Peter Goldsmith during the investigation into the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes. Ironically the call was about the admissibility of telephone wire tap evidence in court.
  • Met officers have contacted lawyers acting for the Jean Charles de Menezes' family to ask for permission to examine DNA samples taken after his death in connection with a rape case.
  • Thames Water is to impose a hosepipe ban as of next month.
  • David Cameron's neighbours are a bit peeved with his plans to attach a wind turbine to his chimney as part of a £10,000 green makeover of the property.
  • Is Courtney Love really looking to take on a role in the West End? That can only end in tears.
  • Image from the St Patrick's Day Parade, courtesy of SPakhrin.

    Last Updated 13 March 2006