Fri, 18th May 2012

Halesowen News

Prince features on Jubilee single

12:11am Friday 18th May 2012

Prince Harry meets Gary Barlow during his visit to Jamaica as part of his Diamond Jubilee tour

Prince Harry has made his recording debut after being recruited by Gary Barlow to play on his Jubilee single.

Britain 'should have own spaceport'

12:11am Friday 18th May 2012

A Tornado takes off from RAF Lossiemouth, which a report suggests could be a suitable location for a spaceport

Britain should have its own spaceport where satellites and intrepid travellers could be blasted into orbit, according to business leaders.

Spring weather baffles butterflies

12:11am Friday 18th May 2012

The Adonis Blue emerged in the final week of April in 2011 but were not seen until the second week of May this year (Butterfly Conservation/PA)

The spring weather has baffled Britain's butterflies, with some emerging unusually early due to the warm March and others hit by the April deluge, conservationists said.

PM defends free parenting classes

12:11am Friday 18th May 2012

David Cameron says parenting classes are vital for raising the next generation with the right values

Free parenting classes are not a "nanny state" policy, David Cameron insisted as he unveiled a number of initiatives aimed at helping families.

80mph limit 'will cost £1bn a year'

12:11am Friday 18th May 2012

Several groups have united to form a campaign - called No to 80 - protesting at the Government's plans over motorway speed limits

Raising the motorway speed limit to 80mph will cost society an extra £1 billion a year, campaign groups have warned.

Household energy costs 'soaring'

12:07am Friday 18th May 2012

Almost a third of consumers say that household energy is unaffordable in the UK, a poll has found

The cost of household energy has risen more than five times faster than household income since 2004, according to a study.

Children's memorial plaque stolen

11:41pm Thursday 17th May 2012

A tribute to Jonathan Ball and Tim Parry on Bridge Street in Warrington, has been stolen

A memorial to two children killed in an IRA bomb has been stolen from a town centre by suspected metal thieves.

Man, 52, charged over explosives

11:19pm Thursday 17th May 2012

Martin Howard Counsell will face magistrates in Cheltenham over explosives offences

A 52-year-old man has been charged with explosives offences.

Facebook set to make market splash

11:06pm Thursday 17th May 2012

Facebook has priced its initial public share offering at 24 pounds each

Facebook shares are being offered to the public for 38 US dollars (£24) in one of the biggest ever US stock flotations.

Facebook shares to cost £24 each

9:40pm Thursday 17th May 2012

Facebook has priced its initial public share offering at 24 pounds each

Facebook has priced its initial public share offering at 38 US dollars (£24).
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