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Paedophiles could be given police caution
I have no idea how paedophiles are presently treated, but obviously it has not been successful. In order to deal with the "scale of the problem", it has been recommended that some child sex offenders should receive a police caution and then be managed...
The missing – Leanna Warner
Leanna Warner vanished four years ago aged five while walking barefoot to a friend's house around the block from her home in Chisholm, Minnesota. She has not been seen since. The local paper described how hundreds of volunteers and dozens of law enforcement...
Andy Coulson tipped for top Tory comms role
I await with much interest for this afternoon's announcement about Andy Coulson, former editor of the News of the World, being appointed the Director of Communications for the Conservative Party, whispers which were disclosed on Iain's blog. If true, there will...
The missing – Shawn Hornbeck (found)
I stumbled across this tragic story and later discovered it had a happy ending. I hope it will help other families of missing children to maintain their faith during their ordeal. Shawn Hornbeck was riding his bike in October 2002 in Missouri when he...
Who can argue against the Inuits on climate change?
How can anyone argue against the heartfelt case of Inuit leader Aqqaluk Lynge, pleading for an end to the expansion of Stansted Airport to help save villages and hunting grounds across the Arctic? A public inquiry was launched today to boost passenger...
Patricia Cornwell sues cyber bully
Best selling crime writer Patricia Cornwell is suing another author for libel claiming his internet smear campaign is destroying her reputation and has stifled her creative flow. Lots of bloggers may sail close to the wind, but are hopefully aware of the...
The missing – Kevin Hicks
Kevin Hicks was 16 when he popped out to buy some eggs from the local shops one bitterly cold evening. He never returned home. That was in March 1986 - 21 years ago. He is now aged 37; the age progression pic shows him at 33. It is the ordinariness of the...
Can Post Offices be saved?
Can anything be done to save the future of thousands of post offices doomed to close? Charles Hendry, Shadow Minister responsible for Post Offices, makes a convincing case about how they can survive financially, with more support from government and...
Alcohol labels don’t measure up
How clear are you about the size of alcohol units if they don't measure up in pints? What about alcopops? And surely I can drink more cider as it is not as strong as wine? I'm confused already. Veronica Callanan also thinks the governmment's plans about...