Art students paint Plymouth white

Jack Morris and Sue Austin, from Plymouth University, painted temporary white lines across the city over the weekend. They used therefore a bicycle and a mobility scooter. Plymouth City Council has received complaints about these spiral white lines, they do not see this as art. Art student have started a debate about public art by painting a path of white lines across the city. They did have an agreement for the project but they did not ask for permission, said the council. The university did not wait for permissions, they already had an agreement. The students used non-toxic, water-soluble chalk for painting the white lines. That wears off in a couple of days, or weeks at most.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/8093930.stm

Reaction: Art students paint Plymouth white

I like it, it is beautiful. Let’s paint all the boring streets for a couple days or weeks. Nobody can say what art is and what is not, that is the secret. If you can explain your work and your competence, it is art in your eyes. These students also thought about the chalk they used, it does not damage the environment. I still do not understand the difference between an agreement to workout a project and a permission to work out your plans. The council was not clear enough while deliberating this project; if he was there would not be a mistake about it afterwards.

A woman gave birth as her partner drove

Becci Longley, 20, and her boyfriend Andrew Mildenhall, 21, were driving to the hospital for the third time because Becci was pregnant and their baby was coming. Becci was sent home twice by staff at the hospital earlier that day. When Becci’s waters broke, just an hour after going home from their second visit at the hospital, her boyfriend started the journey to the hospital again. Becci was in the front passenger seat when her baby's head "popped out" on the M3 on the way to the Royal Hampshire County Hospital. She said: "It was very scary but my natural instincts kicked in and I just knew I had to be calm."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/hampshire/8093656.stm

Reaction: A woman gave birth as her partner drove

Wow! This is amazing; I would be very scared and nervous if I was Becci. I am glad that the baby is healthy after all. Becci said that her natural instincts helped her, which is unbelievable. It is strange that the hospital has sent her home twice, they have modern equipments for checking a pregnant woman anytime of the day. My compliments for Andrew, for driving the car while his girlfriend was giving birth. Their first baby is born very special but I hope the next one will be less special and safer.

Man jailed for murdering sisters

Mohammed Ali, 29, killed Yasmine Larbi-Cherif, 22, and her sister Sabrina, 19, in their Birmingham flat last year. Mohammed Ali stabbed Yasmine twice and Sabrina thirty-fife times before dragging their bodies into the bedroom. He used three knives to kill the sisters and went into the kitchen to rearm himself after breaking two of the knives. He was captured on CCTV while leaving the flat after killing the sisters, He carried a bag to hide his bloodstained clothes. Mohammed Ali claimed he was provoked after Yasmine had laughed at him about the time he had spent in prison after she made an allegation of rape against him, which was withdrawn later. Mohammed Ali finally gets arrested two days after at a ferry terminal in Dover, trying to leave UK. He must serve a minimum of thirty-four years in jail.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/west_midlands/8093119.stm

Reaction: Man jailed for murdering sisters

This is sad and awful, jailing Mohammed Ali for life is waste of money and time. Let the family of the victims decide what to do with Mohammed Ali. What is wrong with people, why do people do things like this? Do not try to make contact with people who blame you and laughing at you later on. You can not just kill people and try to run away that is not a solution. My opinion is, when a person kills someone with intent and that can be proven for 100 per cent, that person must be killed. Your life will be taken if you take someone else’s with intent.

More than 40 new swine flu cases

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has confirmed that forty-two people in England and one in Northern Ireland have been diagnosed with swine flu. Nineteen of the new cases are in the West Midlands, for this reason two schools have been closed following outbreaks among pupils. The forty-three cases bring the total numbers in the UK to 750. The good news is that an adult patient with the H1N1 virus (swine flu) is recovering in Birmingham City Hospital. The World Health Organisation has warned that a sharp increase in cases in Australia may mean the infection has become a pandemic.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8093665.stm

Reaction: More than 40 new swine flu cases

The swine flu virus is getting more and more serious, but I am not going to wear a mouth cap yet. I work at the airport and that is a little bit risky when a virus like this begins to disperse so fast. I hope that scientists will discover an effective medicine which will protect or recover the people from the H1N1 virus as soon as possible. I am not scared after reading articles about the swine flu but, I realize that it is getting closer to The Netherlands.

Fresh rail blow for England fans

The stike by the Rail Maritime and Transport union has led to a closure of Tube stations in London. This will lead to an overcrowding because fans have to find an alternative way to get to NW London for the World Cup qualifier. Tens of thousands of fans are now likely to miss the game because of this travel chaos.

London Midland said: "Industrial action by the RMT Union affecting London Underground means that the level of services to and from Wembley has been significantly decreased presenting the risk of overcrowding on rail services."

London Midland and other rail operators, like Chiltern Railways, advise all fans attending the game to find alternative transport methods. The diehards have to drive, cycle or walk to the stadium.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/fresh-rail-blow-for-england-fans-1701608.html

Reaction: Fresh rail blow for England fans

This is really sad for the fans who paid a lot of money to join the World Cup qualifier. They have to leave early to be on time, because of the traffic that day. It is difficult to judge about the strike by the Rail Maritime Transport. A strike is a strike and the people can not do anything about it. Booking a hotel near by the stadium could be a solution, just one night instead of sticking in the traffic or missing the game. The fans will be victims after all; it will cost them more money than they hoped.

Mother-of-six branded 'a disgrace' after leaving family for son’s 18-year-old friend

Debbie Mallinson, 36, left her family because she felt in love with teenage Adam Caban, 18. Adam is a close friend of Debbie’s oldest son, Debbie moved in by Adam after an emotional scene. Before she left, she told het children: "I can't help who I fall in love with." Debbie’s oldest sons, 10 and 15, are living with relatives and her other four children are in foster care. Debbie’s oldest son was the one who discovered his mother on the phone, telling Adam she was in love with him.

Debbie’s ex-husband told the Sun: "Debbie was a disgrace", she falls in love more often than she gives birth."

Adam Caban's mother told the Sun: "He is 18 and can do what he likes. They are just friends anyway."

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/motherofsix-branded-a-disgrace-after-leaving-family-for-sons-18yearold-friend-1701464.html

Reaction: Mother-of-six branded 'a disgrace' after leaving family for son’s 18-year-old friend

People like Debbie need serious help, how can she leave her children for a teenager? Debbie is out of her mind, she does not realize what she is doing to her own children by leaving them for this. I do not understand Adam’s mother either, she has to talk to Adam. Adam is only eighteen and does not understand what it is like to have a relationship with a mother of 36. You can not just do anything you like when you are 18, because the law sad so. This situation has also consequences for others who are involved involuntary.

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London named dirtiest city

London has been voted the dirtiest European city by the TripAdvisor Company, this is the second time London takes the unwanted accolade by a huge margin of 36%. The UK capital is also the most expensive city, has the worst cuisine and the worst-dressed locals. The 2376 European travellers who had voted are more positive about nightlife, free attractions and tourist traps. 50% of voters were most positive about the public parks. One traveller, writing a review on the TripAdvisor website, said: "I have travelled quite a lot and there are no parks in the world like the ones in London, especially St James's Park."

The cleanest city was Copenhagen, the bargain city was Prague, the friendliest was Dublin, the most boring city was Brussels and Paris had the best cuisine and dressed locals.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/london-named-dirtiest-city-1678541.html

Reaction: London named dirtiest city

This result surprises me. I have seen a lot of capital cities in Europe and London is one of my favourites. I do not agree with the worst-dressed locals because London is one of the most fashionable capitals in the world. It is not dirty at al; there are a lot of activities on the main roads, buildings and some pavements, but that does not mean the city is dirty. I do agree with the beauty of the public parks and the worse cuisine. I always visit a park when I am in London, but I do not eat typical British food.

Chemical cocktail 'risk to boys'

Professor Richard Sharpe, of the Medical Research Council, warns about hormone-disrupting chemicals may disrupt male development in the womb. Chemicals, found in many food, cosmetic and cleaning products, are a real threat to male fertility, says this leading scientist. Professor Richard Sharpe links these hormone-disrupting chemicals to raising rates of birth defects, testicular cancer and falling sperm counts. Campaigners called for action to warn pregnant woman and to inform about this problem. Exposure to a single chemical may not be a threat but the accumulation will effect the male development in the womb. There is evidence that male reproductive health is worsen, with misshapenness of the penis becoming more common.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8047230.stm

Reaction: Chemical cocktail 'risk to boys'

Is there anything left to eat what is really healthy? Even vegetable and fruit are treated with chemicals and are not 100% healthy. There is always something which can damage your body. It is good to do research, but solving all the diseases we know is not possible. I hope Professor Richard Sharpe can minimize the risk of males’ infertility with his research. We already knew chemicals were not healthy, but this has big consequences on a male’s life.

Man guilty of fan's road murder

Lee Mockble, 21, killed Christopher Priest, 26. Lee drove his Volkswagen Golf into Christopher, a football fan, in Aston Hall Road after a Premier League match in Birmingham. Christopher was Aston Villa fan and died after his team’s 5-1 home derby win over Birmingham City in 2008. Lee denied the charge, but the jury found him guilty. Judge John Warner told Lee, who is jailed for life, he would serve a minimum jail term of 12 years. This incident started with Daniel Brown, Christopher’s friend, who threw a pint glass at Lee’s car after asking if it contained Birmingham City fans. The pint glass injured one of the passengers in Lee’s car and damaged the car. In the following event, Lee decided to attack Christopher.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/8048027.stm

Reaction: Man guilty of fan's road murder

Minimum 12 years of your life in jail for a stupid reason. Youngsters do not always realise the consequences of their reactions. This is a very good lesson for Lee, and hopefully others, to think first before concerning. Lee will be released at the age of 33, he will miss the most important and interesting time of his life. Christopher will never be 33, his life was too short. Lee took some ones life and has to pay with his own, but the payment is not fare. Lee will get a second chance but Christopher would not.

Health minister to repay £41,709

Health minister Phil Hope must repay the biggest amount of £41,709 in second home allowances. He said he had kept to the rules but, "the stories about my expenses and the public anger have been a massive blow to me". All parties tried to reduce and repair their damaged reputation. Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Tory leader David Cameron do not agree about MPs' expenses at prime ministers' questions, but they both agree about a change in the system. Mr Cameron has told his MPs to pay back excessive claims or accept resignation. He also said the trust people had in their party would not restore again.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8047410.stm

Reaction: Health minister to repay £41,709

Surprise, surprise! Finally justice for the people in the UK, they discovered the heart of the matter, because this is one of the reasons why we are belonged in the financial crises. I am very glad that this happened because this is literally a pay back. I agree with Mr Cameron, the trust people had will not restore again. I have no idea how this will end. I am very curious about the solution the parties will present. This may be the start of rebuilding everything the government destroyed; this may be a lesson for the future.

Juror 'committed sex crime during break for lunch'

Alan Edwards, 58 and former soldier, was serving as a juror in the case of a sexual crime on a teenage girl. He went out for a lunch break and committed a sex crime himself by molesting a receptionist. A jury of seven men and five women did not found him guilty, because he was not in control of his action at the time. Psychiatric consultants said Edward was suffering psychotic symptoms at that time. While proven Edward committed his act, Judge Darwall-Smith does not agree at all with the verdict, he told Edwards he must register as a sex offender.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/juror-committed-sex-crime-during-break-for-lunch-1673073.html

Reaction: Juror 'committed sex crime during break for lunch'

This is unbelievable, a juror commit a sex crime himself during the break of a sexual crime case. There is no better reason to lock someone like him up for a couple of years. Not in control of your action is the most used and useless reason I ever heard, not only in this case. It seems to be a trend nowadays saying this after doing something terrible. People who do not know what they are doing are more dangers than people who do.

Calls for study into effect of computer games on children's brains

Lady Greenfield, The leading neuroscientist and director of the Royal Institution, wants a fund for a study into the impact of computer games and social network sites on the development of children’s brains. Lady Greenfield will call for ministers and warn in her speech about the obsession children have with social network sites. There is a risk that those children may isolate themselves more than children who spend less time on social network sites. It may have a negative effect on children and they relate to others in the real world.

Lady Greenfield also says: ‘‘There is no serious research work done anywhere on the impact of repeated use of computers on the development of the brain.’’ She also thinks parents are very interested in this subject because it matters their children’s lives.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/apr/22/games-children-study

Reaction: Calls for study into effect of computer games on children's brains

This is a good research because people always talk about the danger of using computers and with this research there might be evidence. We use computers for many years now and nobody ever get more dumb or mindless, instead it seems that the human been gets older and more intelligent every day. There is no good reason for the ministers not funding this study, using money for the people in future is one of the best investments. It is not only important for Lady Greenfield to do this study, but also for the parents who can educate their children in the future why using computers often has a negative effect on their brains.

Belonging actress is found dead

The 22 years old Stephanie Parker who played Stacey Weaver in the BBC drama Belonging has been found dead by a passer-by around 0600 BST on Saturday. Stephanie played since the age of 15 in this long-running TV programme, which ended last Thursday. Stephanie Parker also appeared in Casualty and in Radio 4 dramas. She was described as "immensely talented".

The people at BBC Wales who worked with the actress and her agent Mark Jermin are extremely saddened about Stephanie's tragic death. "Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this very difficult time."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8006884.stm

Reaction: Belonging actress is found dead

It is unbelievable when such young people die, I am very curious if she committed suicide and why? Did no one expect this to happen because she acts she was happy? How can the family who she left behind live with this? These are the questions I had while reading this article. Being famous and successful is not easy because the world is watching you all the time, but suicide is the last option. People who committed suicide do not think of there family, if they really realized the pain they leave behind by their families they would think twice.

Iran Leader Urges Reporter Rights

The Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi is put behind bars for eight years in Iran. Her first less serious accusation was for buying alcohol, the second accusation was for working as a journalist without a valid press card, but after two week Iran found her guilty because of spying. The US is in shock and the president is "deeply disappointed." Roxana’s Lawyer will lodge an appeal.

The mother of Roxana is concerned about the health of her daughter. She said "Roxana was very frail." She can not believe how a country can treat a human being like this.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8006861.stm

Reaction: Iran Leader Urges Reporter Rights

One of the biggest problems in Iran is human right. That is why you have to be careful in this country. If they do not have evidence, they will make it. Roxana Saberi is used as an example to show the power Iran wants in the world. The government lies about many things they decide, the most people in Iran do not protest because of their own security and life. Nothing will change as long as ayatollah has the power in Iran. What happened with the most beautiful and rich country which was like Europe in the past?