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Man faces court over 1982 Hyde Park IRA bombing

John Downey, of County Donegal, was arrested at Gatwick airport on Sunday and charged with murder of four soldiers who died during the IRA bombing of Hyde Park in 1982. John Downey, 61, was arrested at Gatwick airport on Sunday. He is accused of being responsible for a car bomb left in South Carriage Drive which killed soldiers Roy Bright, Dennis Daly, Simon Tipper and Geoffrey Young as they rode through the park to the Changing of the Guard. The explosion also injured other members of the Royal Household Cavalry and killed seven horses. Downey was charged with murder and with intending to cause an explosion likely to endanger life.



Picture of the site

 

Even though this has taken place a long while ago, over thirty years, I am glad they caught the man responsible. Many may say that he is an older man now and he has lived past the expiration date of his crime, but I hope that he will be convicted. He should not be able to see any daylight for many years to come. He took away the life of four soldiers who were part of the Royal Guard and also seven horses, though the horses don't bother me as much. He lived his live with no remorse, I assume otherwise he would have turned himself in somewhat years ago, and now he should get full sentencing.


Association, P. (2013, 05 04). UK News Crime. Retrieved 06 01, 2013, from The Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/may/24/court-1982-hyde-park-ira-bombing

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Mum flees as Bridger gives evidence.

Family friend Bridger denies that he abducted and murdered the little five-year-old girl April Jones. He realized that he ran something over when he felt his wheels rise on one side. He tried to resuscitate her with the kiss of life but she wouldn’t wake up anymore.  As he was giving his evidence at his trial for the first time Aprils mother, Coral, fled from Mold Crown Court in tears as Bridger went on to describe how he carried the lifeless body of her daughter into his Land Rover. He still denies abduction and murder charges, and the trial continues.



April Jones

 

These sick bastards should be shot on sight if it were up to me. If he truly made a mistake and it was really an accident, why carry the body of a sweet five year old girl into your truck and take her home. Letting her parent get sick of worry and stress. It is inhumane what people like this do and they do not deserve to live their lives like they used to anymore. This is another example of a crazed monster in my opinion. My heart goes out to her parents Paul and Coral and I hope this SOB gets life.


Foster, E. (2013, 05 23). Mum flees as Bridger gives evidence. The Sun, p. 9.

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Margaret Thatcher funeral dress rehearsal takes place

The rehearsal for the military procession that will form the heart of Lady Thatcher's ceremonial funeral began early on Monday morning in London. At 4.50am, an RAF guard emerged onto the thoroughfare, split into two ranks, and marched down towards the cathedral. They joined a procession of around 400 personnel from the Royal Navy. Just before 5.25am, the gun carriage arrived, drawn by six black Irish draught horses from the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery. On Wednesday, the coffin's journey to the cathedral will be accompanied by the firing of a minute gun from Tower Wharf. Major Andrew Chatburn, the man in charge of choreographing the parade, thought it went very well.



Britain's Iron Lady in her Prime

 

I believe that Margaret Thatcher was a formidable woman, a force to be reckoned with. She did some great things in her time as a Prime minister. Though regarding the funeral, I think it is a bit excessive. Yes, she was the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain, and yes, she successfully concluded the Falkland wars. But is all of this drama and spectacle really necessary for a grocer's daughter, who also made some horrible decisions in her prime. I am happy that she lived life to the fullest but I do not think she needs all the drama and spectacle about her death.



Jones, S., & Davies, C. (2013, 04 15). Politics. Retrieved 04 22, 2013, from The Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2013/apr/15/margaret-thatcher-funeral-dress-rehearsal

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Daniel Pelka murder case: Parents 'deliberately starved son'

An emaciated four year old boy likened to a concentration camp victim dies of a head wound on March 3rd, 2012. His mother and stepfather both deny murdering Daniel and causing or allowing his death. His parents, both originally from Poland, have a formidable pile of evidence stacked against them. His mother, allegedly, almost drowned him once to get some peace and quiet. A post-mortem examination showed that the little boy had several groups of injuries in 27 different areas. An expert also stated that the boy was 'extremely emaciated', and that his BMI was so low it could not be plotted on a chart. These acts were not isolated incidents but occurred regularly leading up to his death. The trial was adjourned until Thursday.



Daniel Pelka in happier times

 

I believe that parents like these should not be able to ever have children again. People like this should be snipped at the bud, if you know what I mean. Being able to give birth to a healthy child is such a gift, a gift they just threw away by neglecting and (unintentionally) murdering this boy. They purposely underfed this little boy who needed his mothers nurturing most. He also had several head traumas, trunk injuries and bruises on all four limbs, and discernible bruising to his right scalp. And to think that the mother and stepfather of the boy both exchanged text messages stating the boy was a pain and should be locked up is preposterous. It is a four year old child, he need caring attention not going to bed hungry. My question is how did it get this far?



Front Page. (2013, 06 03). Retrieved 06 03, 2013, from Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/06/03/daniel-pelka-death_n_3379192.html

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Machete Maniacs Murder Squaddle

On May 22nd two men killed a soldier in London. The assailants were looking for a soldier to express their frustration on. When driving past the Royal Artillery Barracks they assailants spotted the victim, wearing a 'Help for Heroes' hooded shirt They drove into him with their car, dragged him out on the street and started hacking into the victim, as eyewitness stated. A few moments later one of the assailants threatened a passerby to record him while he ranted on about how this attack was an eye for an eye because British soldiers kill Muslims every day. The assailants were shot when police arrived to the scene and are now in holding.



Area of the crime scene

 

I believe that the assailants made one thing very clear, when a event like this happens in western society, where one is ought to assume they're safe, everyone loses their minds. But what people forget is that events like this happen regularly, if not daily, in war-zones all over the world and most people couldn’t care less. I condemn what they did, because it goes against all of my core beliefs, none the less they have some sort of a point. My heart goes out to the families of the victim of this event, and the families of all other victims of hate crimes.



Sullivan, M. (2013, 05 23). Machete Maniancs Murder Squaddle. The Sun, pp. 2-3.

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Jose Mourinho says Chelsea return was 'easy decision'

On Monday it was announced that 50-year-old ex-Chelsea trainer Jose Mourinho would return to his former club to a managing position. Mourinho helped Real to the Spanish league title in 2012 and has won two European Cups with Porto and Inter Milan.The Portuguese ex-pro says he wants to 'improve the team' without spending millions in transfers. He wants to work with the team to improve it. "If I don't do that I would not be happy with myself" is what he says. If it were up to him he would start immediately, as he claims, he does not need a holiday. In his words; happiness is stronger than tiredness.

Previous win of Mourinho

 

When having a limited knowledge of football, like me, hiring an ex-trainer who loves the club, has plenty of managing experience and has won numerous prizes looks like a great idea. I know he is a very popular trainer, and was a popular pro-football player, and that most Chelsea fans are thrilled to have him back. Ron Gourlay, director of Chelsea, welcomed him with open arms. He already helped Chelsea to win the championship in 2004-2005, so I have faith that he can do it again. He is going to take over from interim boss Rafael Benitez after working at Real for 3 years.

Farquhar, G. (2013, 06 03). Sport Football. Retrieved 06 03, 2013, from BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22757602

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Nursery children ‘do not run around unsupervised’

Elizabeth Truss has irritated the childcare profession by suggesting that in “too many settings” youngsters are being allowed to “run around” with “no sense of purpose”. Though at the 'Bright beginnings' nursery in Leeds most of their days pass on quite uneventful and the children are being looked after very well. Most kindergarten teachers feel that the Minister lumped together everyone. Ms. Truss has angered childcare experts by proposing to cut the adult-to-child ratio in some settings so that each staff member can look after up to six three-year-olds. Purnima Tanuku, chief executive of National Day Nurseries Association, said that three quarters of nurseries were currently rated either good or outstanding, and that the British system is admired throughout the world.

Minister Elizabeth Truss

 

I believe that a minister should not make statements that lump the majority together. There are lots of stories involving child care none the less, a minister should take precaution when stating something. Her own children do not even go to a nursery, so I wonder what made her the expert. One should not just assume what they have been told but try to investigate further before making a statement like this. And by lumping every nursery together you enforce a rule that would not necessarily better the life of all children who attend nursery schools.

Brown, J. (2013, 04 22). Education. Retrieved 04 23, 2013, from The Independant: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/nursery-children-do-not-run-around-unsupervised-8583548.html