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She Died Helping Tsunami Victims ; Tragedy Hits Mercy Mum, 48

A MUM died days after arriving in Sri Lanka to help tsunami victims. Linda Hobson, 48, persuaded husband Andrew, mum Audrey and stepdad George to take a two-week holiday close to the devastated area - so her money could help victims.

Jet-Set Fantasy of Boy Who Killed His Parents ; Duped Girlfriend Tells About Shock at Learning Awful Truth

A 'STRAIGHT-A' student who killed his parents then used their credit card to take his girlfriend on a luxury holiday was yesterday told he would probably spend the rest of his life behind bars. Public schoolboy Brian Blackwell told Amal Saba he was a professional tennis player with a pounds 70,000 sponsorship deal as he whisked her away to New York, San Francisco, Miami and Barbados.

No U-Turn Over Fallen Stock Rule ; N. Wales Not Remote Enough, Says Westminster

DISAPPOINTED farmers in north west Wales yesterday learnt they would not be given an exemption to bury fallen stock. UK farming minister Ben Bradshaw told MPs that Caernarfon and Anglesey did not qualify as a 'remote region' and so would not be allowed to opt-out of the controversial fallen stock scheme.

We're All Going On a Doggy Holiday

FROM pulling pints to pampering pooches, Ailsa Price's career has taken a sudden turn. Four months ago, the former pub landlady sold the Bluebell Inn, Ffridd, near Wrexham, and set up Creature Comforts holiday care for dogs and horses.

Minister Stays Out of City Council Row ; Mp's Plea Rejected

A GOVERNMENT minister last night rejected calls for Whitehall to intervene directly in Liverpool's local government affairs following the damaging row between the city council's leaders. Phil Woolas, the local government minister, told the Commons his powers were 'weapons of last resort', to be used only when authorities were obviously failing.

Antiques Show Star to Open Flower Show

ANTIQUES expert David Dickinson is to open this year's Southport Flower Show. The star of BBC's Bargain Hunt is the latest in a line of celebrities to appear at the event, in which the Daily Post is exclusive media partner.

Killing Charge As Boyfriend Returns to Uk

THE boyfriend of murdered mother-to-be Hayley Richards was last night charged with her killing. Hugo Quintas was charged by officers in Wiltshire just hours after being flown back to the UK from Spain.

Royal Visitors Income Up 10

ROYAL residences generated 10% more income from visitors in2004- 5 than the previous year - despite a 2% drop in tourist numbers, it was announced yesterday. The increase in gross income is detailed in the annual report from the Royal Collection Trust.

Lake Deaths

Nelson Auction

Lottery

TWO winners shared pounds 2,367,834 in last night's Lotto main draw. The winning numbers were 12, 44, 07, 23, 29, 26, with the bonus number 31. The Lotto Extra numbers were 06, 12, 17, 20, 22, 29, but no-one won the pounds 2,874,742 jackpot. The Thunderball numbers were 19, 16, 22, 09, 24, and the Thunderball was 01. There was one winner of the pounds 250,000 jackpot.

Call to Review Police Mast Rules

RULES governing where police Tetra masts can be placed need to be overhauled. Assembly Tory leader Nick Bourne said masts should need planning permission and should not be sited near schools.

Fatal Errors That Brought Down Agency ; Important Lessons 'Must Be Learnt

POOR financial management was today blamed for the collapse of a North Wales enterprise agency. Antur Dwyryd-Lloen folded last September leaving 45 people out of work and massive debts.

Cut Down On Use of Asbos Says Mp

A NORTH Wales MP last night claimed hard-hitting anti-social behaviour orders were criminalising children and should be used more sparingly. Martyn Jones accused government ministers of having the 'bit between their teeth' determined judges should slap more Asbos on problem youths.

Action On Yob Crime

MEASURES to continue the fight against anti-social behaviour were unveiled by the UK government yesterday. Home Office minister Hazel Blears revealed the latest set of initiatives alongside new figures on the number of Asbos handed out in England and Wales. A total of 4,649 yobs were handed Asbos by the end of December in England and Wales.

Hands-On Approach Reinvigorates Business

WHEN a fall in pig prices threatened Lynda and Ithyl Brown's livelihood, the Mid Wales farmers decided to try their hands at processing. Lynda now butchers and processes the meat on-farm herself with some part-time help.

Government Acts to Protect Common Land

COMMON land in England and Wales is to get better protection from developers. Ancient rights of commoners will also be safeguarded and enhanced under new legislation published by the government yesterday.

All-Wales Beef Deal for Nhs Hospitals

STAFF and patients in most Welsh hospitals will be eating locally produced beef from next month. Red meat marketing body Hybu Cig Cymru will today announce a new supply deal with Welsh NHS Trusts.

Revamped Sailor's Church Will Be 'Landmark Tower

OR centuries, Liverpool's Our Lady and St Nicholas Church was the first building weary ships' crews set sight on as they neared the city. Towering at 180ft, the imposing building - known as the Sailor's Church - was a welcoming image for seafarers coming to the end of their voyages. But when work started on the Three Graces in the early 19th century the church, which is one of the oldest buildings in the city centre, was soon overshadowed.

Tories Say Asbos No Answer to Yobs

ROCKETING numbers of Anti-Social Behaviour Orders were condemned as a 'sticking plaster over an amputation' by the Conservatives last night. Shadow home secretary David Davis said Asbos - which rose in number by 786 in the final three months of last year - were failing to combat the root causes of yobbish behaviour.