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Bulger story
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James Bulger’s killers John Venables and Robert Tompson lead James on a 2.5 mile trail to a canal where he sustained injuries to his head and face. They kicked him and hit him with bricks, stones and a 22 pound (10kg) iron bar. They then placed batteries in his mouth. It was a tragic day for everyone involved especially James family.
Jon Venables and Robert Tompson killed James when they were only 10 years old and even worse James was only 2 years old.
A local police woman said” The murder of James Bulger was a very tragic event made even worse as it was children who killed him. Thankfully this type of case appears to be very rare in owner society.
Jon Venables and Robert Tompson were put in prison when they were 8 and they were in for 8 years. Jon Venables was recalled to prison after breaching the terms of his release but as far as we know Robert Tompson is still out on bail.
by Derry and Callum
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Kraft Takeover
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The popular chocolate company Cadbury has been recently taken over by a company called Kraft. Kraft bought Cadbury for 11.5 billion pounds or 18.9 billion dollars
The company Kraft also makes Ritz, Oreo, Chocolate orange, Kenco, Toblerone and more
To make this deal Kraft borrowed 7 billion pounds or 11.5 billion dollars. There may be 4500 Jobs opening up.
This has been Callum for BBC news day Scotland - and now back to the studio.
by Callum
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Pets at Home Fire
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Up to 40 fire-fighters have tackled a major blaze at the Peel Centre.
The fire started in the Brantano Footwear store at around 6:30 on Saturday evening. Smoke filled three other shops including a pets at home store where staff worked frantically to get the animals out of the building.
A Dumfries Fire & Rescue Service Spokesman said investigations were under way to find the cause of the fire.
Pets at Home area manager Angela Ravie praised the work of her store team.
She said: “They’ve done everything they can to evacuate the pets, they’re obviously absolutely devastated at what has happened. They have managed to rescue quite a few of the animals and the guys in store have done everything they can.”
“It’s tragic, there may be some animals in there- the guys are devastated that they might have had leave some- but they were overcome by fumes & the fire brigade told them it was no longer safe to be in there.”
by Kelly, Kane and Barney
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St Joseph's Caberet Evening
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Five years ago, St Josephs music teachers Mrs Sommerville and Mrs Lowrie, introduced a musical extravaganza which raises hundreds of pounds for charity every year.
Last year over 80 pupils put on a cabaret in St Josephs- it was a sell out show which raised over £450.
With me today are Mrs Sommerville and Mrs Lowrie who started it all. Mrs Sommerville- this is your 5th year with the Cabarey Evening, how much do you think you have raised for charity in that time?
Response. That’s tremendous. And Mrs Lowrie, you conduct the Community Choir, this must be a great way to bring teachers and pupils together. Response.
Thank you very much Mrs Sommerville and Mrs Lowrie. But a school is home to both teachers and pupils, so I would like to ask Lucy- a member of the choir and the school band. Is there any way we could improve the Cabaret evening? Response.
That’s great thanks to Mrs Sommerville, Mrs Lowrie and Lucy for their opinions. Rehearsals for this years Cabaret in June are well under way and a big prize is up for grabs if you know your films.
I have been lucky enough to get a peek at the questions- so if you can tell me how many Carry On films were made you could be in with a chance of winning that big prize.
This has been Iain for BBC News Day Scotland and now back to the studio.
by Iain
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Squirrels Love coconuts!
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In Hampshire, Fareham, two squirrels were found to have a love for coconuts.
Jane Roberts, who lives in Fareham, puts out two nuts a week and hangs them out on the washing lines so they can eat into them.
She said “ the first time I saw them feeding I nearly died laughing, they looked just like a pair of spacemen!”
by Giorgie, Elle and Ailish
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Pets at Home Fire
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On Saturday the 6th of March 2010, there was a massive fire at the Dumfries Brantano store at around 6:30pm. Smoke filled 3 other shops Matalan, JJB and Pets at home where the staff worked hard to get the animals out quickly. Investigations are under way
to find the cause of the fire.
The Pets at home manager Angela was proud of how well her team did getting the animal out safely. She said: “They did everything they could to evacuate the pets.” Thankfully no pets were hurt.
by Emily and Kelly
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Indian Women’s Bill Sparks Protest in Parliament
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The Indian Government has reintroduced a bill which would reserve a third of all seats in the parliament and state legislatures for women.
Voting had been scheduled on a Monday but was delayed by protests from opponents who forced the Indian parliament to ajourn.
The bill was first introduced in 1996 but was never passed. This time it has the backing of India’s main parties.
by Regan, Declan and Tyler
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Jane Haining Report
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The family of a Scottish missionary who died in Auschwitz gas chambers has received a posthumous award in her honour at no. 10 Downing Street.
Dumfries born Jane Haining worked at a Jewish orphanage in Budapest.
She refused to abandon the children in her care when the Nazis invaded Hungary in 1944.In May 1944 she was sent to Auschwitz where she was branded as prisoner 79467 and died at the age of 47.
28 people so far have received the new “British Heroes of the Holocaust” award.
The new awards have been warmly welcomed by the chief executive of the Holocaust Educational Trust, Karen Pollock.
She said: “Many of these extraordinary British men and women risked their lives and never spoke out about it afterwards. They are true unsung heroes.”
by Kane, Kelly and Barney
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Obesity in Women
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Obesity is on the rise in Dumfries and Galloway. A recent survey asked second year in St. Josephs College a range of different questions on their lifestyles.
Most people that answered the questions said they had a healthy lifestyle but they didn’t exercise enough.
According to the NHS Obesity has risen in the last 3 years by 20%.
The NHS says it’s because children are eating too much sugary and salty foods and not exercising enough.
Obesity can lead to heart disease, diabetes & high blood pressure.
The NHS spends at least £5 hundred million a year on treating obesity.
This could also be costing the economy over £2 billion per year.
40% of Scots could be obese by 2030 if things don’t change!
It’s estimated that each person whose death is directly linked to an obesity related condition loses 9 years of their life.
The NHS is saying that Children need to have a more sensible diet and do more exercise to prevent this.
by Evie, Hannah and Kelly
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The Attack in Nigeria
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In the early hours of the morning, parts of Nigeria were attacked by men with machetes who came from nearby hills. Hundreds of people died in the attack. Nigerian troops have been deployed and dozens of men were arrested. The acting president Goodluck Jonathan has ordered security forces to prevent more weapons being brought into the area.
by Regan, Declan and Tyler
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