Real World News
This is a place to discuss things of a serious nature that aren't connected to policing. It can be news stories or subjects of interest unrelated to policing in this country or abroad.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-20678645
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-20669198 I hate low life scum who steal from the 999 service from a ambulance . hope they find this low life person.
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A bit of a weird one this. Why didnt the driver stop and call the police?!
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Video may be NSFW - haven't watched it all yet Self-proclaimed "chick bank robber" seen on YouTube video, arrested Hannah Sabata/ KOLN (CBS/KOLN/AP) WACO, Neb. - A 19-year-old Nebraska woman allegedly robbed a bank and was then seen in a video posted on YouTube bragging about the crime. According to CBS affiliate KOLN, York County Sheriff Dale Radcliff said a copy of the video will be turned in as evidence against Hannah Sabata of Stromsburg, who was arrested last week. Sabata faces robbery and theft charges in connection with the robbery of the Cornerstone Bank branch in Waco, Neb., on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Police say on the same day a stolen car used in the r…
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http://www.liverpool...00252-32394790/ I think this is quite shocking, Surely the Fire Service should be praising Mr Stewart.
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David Cameron urged to take 'now or never' step on drugs reform | Politics | The Guardian David Cameron should urgently set up a royal commission to consider all the alternatives to Britain's failing drug laws, including decriminalisation and legalisation, an influential cross-party group of MPs has concluded. The Commons home affairs select committee says after taking evidence from all sides of the drug debate, including from Russell Brand and Richard Branson, that "now, more than ever" there is a case for a fundamental review of all UK drug policy. "This is a critical, now-or-never moment for serious reform," they say. Among the recommendations contained in a report …
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Plans for NHS database of patients' DNA angers privacy campaigners Politics | The Observer Controversial plans to build a massive database that would be capable of storing every British citizen's DNA records will be unveiled this week by the prime minister. David Cameron will announce a groundbreaking initiative designed to position the UK at the forefront of the genetic revolution – a potentially multibillion-pound industry that is attracting attention from major technology companies, including Google. The plan has been drawn up by the Human Genomics Strategy Group, run by Professor Sir John Bell, an adviser to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, …
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http://www.bbc.co.uk...litics-20642429 has temporarily banned 294 bodies since 2009, including local councils, Sussex Police and Transport for London
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Sad to hear of this. I liked his shows. Now he really is in The Sky At Night. RIP
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-20657345 Wishing the officer a speedy recovery and the other people as well.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-20643663
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http://www.bbc.co.uk...ngland-19756698
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvWyLhDc_iE The King Edward VII hospital, where the Duchess of Cambridge is receiving treatment for acute morning sickness, has admitted it fell victim to a prank phone call from an Australian radio show The presenters, who pretended to be the Queen and Prince of Wales, were put through to the duchess's private nurse and given medical details of her condition. The 2Day FM announcers Mel Greig and Michael Christian called in the early hours of Tuesday morning and managed to convince hospital staff despite putting on ridiculous comedy accents, complete with pretend corgis yapping in the background. The hoax caller says at one point to the …
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-20646029
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What if Kate Middleton's baby is ginger? - Comment - Voices - The Independent No sooner had William and Kate announced the news that they were expecting a baby, than the bookies started taking bets on what it would be. A boy? A girl? (A pretty safe bet it'll be one or the other). More popular than Prince Charles? (Probably). A brunette? (6/4). A ginger? While the Duke of Cambridge and the wholeheartedly brunette Duchess might blanch at the thought of a little ginger bonce issuing forth out of the Middleton nether regions in six months' time, I for one would be delighted. Maybe this would be the final nail in the coffin for ginger phobia. Our very own little redheaded k…