Michael Clarke, 20, yesterday appeared before North Wiltshire magistrates, charged with murdering his parents, Milroy, 70, and Joan, 55, on December 6. He was remanded to Bristol crown court.
New Manx first minister
The Isle of Man yesterday installed Donald Gelling as chief minister to replace Donald Corkill, who resigned after his arrest over allegations of a tourism grant fraud.
Tube strike for Christmas Eve
London Underground workers on the Piccadilly line are to strike on Christmas Eve over claims that a driver faced unduly harsh disciplinary action, Aslef said yesterday.
Helicopter pilot hurt in crash
A student pilot on a solo mission suffered minor injuries yesterday when his helicopter crashed at Tern Hill barracks, near Market Drayton, Shropshire.
Nursery staff on cruelty charges
Three staff at the Just Learning Nursery in Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, have been charged with child cruelty after a toddler was injured in September. They have been suspended from their jobs.
Change of mind by food agency
The Food Standards Agency has withdrawn advice issued last year that people should not eat chromium picolinate supplements. Further research had suggested these do not have the toxic properties that had been suspected.
Telegraph pole Bible mystery
Police at Broadstairs, Kent, have launched an investigation after a Bible was nailed to a telegraph pole in the cover of darkness.
