Tuesday 17 May 2005

By Simeon Brody, Maria Ahmed and Amy Taylor

Child killer held over girl’s abduction in Ulster in
1981

One of Britain’s most notorious child killers, Roger Black,
was being questioned in Northern Ireland by detectives yesterday
about the abduction of a young girl in August 1981.

Black, who is serving 10 life sentences, was interviewed about the
murder of nine-year-old Jennifer Cardy who disappeared while
cycling to a friend’s house.

Source:- The Guardian Tuesday 17 May 2005 page 7

Spots of girl’s flesh found on foster father, court
told

Tiny white spots of Billie-Jo Jenkins’ flesh were discovered
on her foster fathers’ clothing seven years after her murder,
the Old Bailey heard yesterday.

Sion Jenkins denies murder.

The trial continues.

Source:- The Guardian Tuesday 17 May 2005 page 8

Burmese reach UK in refugee scheme

A group of 51 Burmese refugees nominated by the United Nations
started arriving in Sheffield yesterday under a groundbreaking
scheme to give some of the world’s most persecuted people a
haven in Britain.

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees’ “gateway”
protection programme is designed to provide a legal route into
Britain to stop refugees being driven into the hands of people
traffickers. So far only Sheffield and Bolton councils have agreed
to take part.

Source:- The Guardian Tuesday 17 May 2005 page 9

Teacher jailed for firing air pistol is sacked from
job

A teacher who was jailed for firing an air pistol during a
confrontation with a teenage gang was sacked last night for
bringing the special needs school where she worked into
disrepute.

Linda Walker was suspended on full pay from her job at New Park
high school in Eccles, Salford, following the incident last
August.

Source:- The Guardian Tuesday 17 May 2005 page 11

‘I take the decisions…’ Ruth Kelly speaks
her mind

In her first interview since the election education secretary Ruth
Kelly sets out her stall for the third term

Source:- Education Guardian Tuesday 17 May 2005 page
2-3

Losing the plot

Anti-bullying groups have turned on each other, and guess what, the
big one’s winning

Source:- Education Guardian Tuesday 17 May 2005 page
8-9

Not drinking, drowning

Mental health problems are a growing issue for today’s
hard-pressed students, and universities must take action to provide
the support and care they need

Source:- Education Guardian Tuesday 17 May 2005 page
20-21

Father of four “critical” after confronting
yobs in street

A father of four was critically ill last night after being attacked
by a gang of youths who he confronted after a stone was thrown at
his car.

Phil Carroll was struck twice and knocked to the ground in Lower
Broughton, Salford, by two boys and a girl, who may be as young as
14

Source:- The Daily Telegraph Tuesday 17 May 2005 page
1

Doctors oppose patients’ right to decide

A terminally ill man who fears he will be condemned to die of
thirst, heard doctors’ leaders argue in court yesterday that
allowing patients to decide on their own treatment was no in their
best interests.

The General Medical Council was challenging a ruling made in July
that it was unlawful to stop feeding and hydrating a patient if
their condition is so severe it would only cause suffering.

Source:- The Daily Telegraph Tuesday 17 May 2005 page
1

Labels on clothing worn by mystery “Piano Man”
had all been removed

All labels had been removed from clothing worn by the mute
“Piano Man” when he was found wandering on a beach, it
emerged yesterday.

Among 80 calls made to the National Missing Persons Helpline
following publicity yesterday about the man, there had been a
“promising” lead linking him to Sussex.
 
Source:- The Daily Telegraph Tuesday 17 May 2005 page
6

Doctor’s family can stay

The family of a South African doctor was given special permission
to stay in Britain yesterday after a campaign to stop them being
deported.

The wife and two children of Dr Afik Gani were given eight days to
appeal or leave the country last month.

Source:- The Daily Telegraph Tuesday 17 May 2005 page
9

Now you see it Now you don’t

The government has retreated from plans to shame young thugs by
forcing them to wear bright orange boiler suits while they carry
out community service sentences.

Civil liberties groups accused Labour of indulging in “cheap
and nasty gimmicks”.

Source:- Daily Mail Tuesday 17 May 2005 page 17

Welsh news

Be on guard, teachers told after assault on schoolgirl

A man tried to grab a girl on school premises yesterday
lunchtime.

The girl, who attends Bryn Hafren secondary school in Barry, was
left with scratches and bruises.

Schools across the Vale of Glamorgan have been told to be on their
guard.

Source:- Western Mail Tuesday 17 May