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07/09/2004
Merseyside teen held over parents' murder
A Merseyside teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents, it has emerged today.
Seventy-two-year-old Sidney Brian Blackwell and his 61-year-old wife Jackie Blackwell were found dead at their home in Sandy Lane in Melling, Sefton, shortly before 4.30pm on Sunday.
The Blackwell's 18-year-old son Brian was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday morning, the BBC has reported.
Detectives were called to the couple's Sandy Lane house by a neighbour who said that he had not seen them for a number of weeks and was concerned about them, a police spokesperson said.
After entering the house, officers discovered the couple's bodies. It is understood that both victims had been dead for some time and had suffered gunshot wounds. Post mortem examinations are due to take place this afternoon.
The house was immediately sealed off and forensic scientists have visited the crime scene.
(gmcg)
Seventy-two-year-old Sidney Brian Blackwell and his 61-year-old wife Jackie Blackwell were found dead at their home in Sandy Lane in Melling, Sefton, shortly before 4.30pm on Sunday.
The Blackwell's 18-year-old son Brian was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday morning, the BBC has reported.
Detectives were called to the couple's Sandy Lane house by a neighbour who said that he had not seen them for a number of weeks and was concerned about them, a police spokesperson said.
After entering the house, officers discovered the couple's bodies. It is understood that both victims had been dead for some time and had suffered gunshot wounds. Post mortem examinations are due to take place this afternoon.
The house was immediately sealed off and forensic scientists have visited the crime scene.
(gmcg)
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09 September 2004
Merseyside teen charged with parents' murder
A Merseyside teenager has been charged with the murders of his parents, it has emerged today. Seventy-two-year-old Sidney Brian Blackwell and his 61-year-old wife Jackie Blackwell were found dead at their home in Sandy Lane in Melling, Sefton, shortly before 4.30pm on Sunday September 5.
Merseyside teen charged with parents' murder
A Merseyside teenager has been charged with the murders of his parents, it has emerged today. Seventy-two-year-old Sidney Brian Blackwell and his 61-year-old wife Jackie Blackwell were found dead at their home in Sandy Lane in Melling, Sefton, shortly before 4.30pm on Sunday September 5.
25 January 2013
Buxton River Crash Victim Named
A man who died when his car went off a road crashing into a Derbyshire river has been named as David Cox. Mr Cox, who worked at the BBC in Salford, skidded off a bridlepath north of the A6 in Buxton while driving his daughter to school.
Buxton River Crash Victim Named
A man who died when his car went off a road crashing into a Derbyshire river has been named as David Cox. Mr Cox, who worked at the BBC in Salford, skidded off a bridlepath north of the A6 in Buxton while driving his daughter to school.
06 August 2004
Multiple murder accused appears in court
A 34-year-old man charged with the murders of four people in north Yorkshire has appeared at Leeds Crown Court today. Mark Hobson, of New Lane, Selby, is charged with the murders of 27-year-old twins, Claire and Diane Sanderson. He is accused of killing Claire Sanderson on July 7, and her sister Diane on July 17.
Multiple murder accused appears in court
A 34-year-old man charged with the murders of four people in north Yorkshire has appeared at Leeds Crown Court today. Mark Hobson, of New Lane, Selby, is charged with the murders of 27-year-old twins, Claire and Diane Sanderson. He is accused of killing Claire Sanderson on July 7, and her sister Diane on July 17.
29 February 2008
January House Prices Show Slight Increase
House prices in England and Wales increased by just 0.9% in January, according to the latest monthly figures from Land Registry. The increase takes the average house price to £186,045. However, the data shows a decline in annual house price changes, from 6.7% last month to 6.4% this month. London experienced annual price growth of 13.
January House Prices Show Slight Increase
House prices in England and Wales increased by just 0.9% in January, according to the latest monthly figures from Land Registry. The increase takes the average house price to £186,045. However, the data shows a decline in annual house price changes, from 6.7% last month to 6.4% this month. London experienced annual price growth of 13.
13 August 2007
House Prices Rise By 12% In June
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House Prices Rise By 12% In June
UK annual house price inflation in June 2007 was 12.1%, up from 10.8% in May 2007. Annual house price inflation in London was 17.5% in June, up from 14.3% in May. The UK annual house price inflation rate for the 3 months to June was 11.3% and 15.1% in London. The UK house price inflation rate rose from 10.8% in May 2007 to 12.1% in June 2007.
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