Archive of articles from 2004

'Discredited' Skye Bridge tolls abolished

Residents and tourists crossing the Skye Bridge will from today no longer have to pay tolls.

Tories accuse Labour of hiding Blair

Following the announcement that Labour will not be using a general election 'battlebus', the Conservatives have accused the party of attempting to hide from proper scrutiny.

Blair in historic Baghdad visit

Tony Blair praised the "heroes of a new Iraq" who were pushing ahead with the country's historic elections as he made his first trip to Baghdad today.

Blunkett accepts Budd report verdict

Blunkett: Letter highlighted wider policy issues

Former Home Secretary David Blunkett today said he "fully accepted" the findings of the inquiry into whether he fast tracked a visa for his lover's nanny.

New review of 28 child killing convictions

Probe into convictions resting on expert medical testimony

The Attorney General has today ordered the review of 28 cases where parents and carers were convicted of killing an infant under the age of two.

DRC welcomes 'landmark' airport wheelchair ruling

Disability rights groups have warmly welcomed today's Court of Appeal ruling that airports and airlines are jointly responsible for providing free wheelchair use for disabled passengers.

Police crime recording criticised

Police crime recording criticised

ID cards pass first hurdle

ID cards pass first hurdle

Tough cigarette advertising restrictions come into force

Campaigners believe advertising restrictions will save lives

Tough cigarette advertising restrictions come into force

Save the Children pulls out of Darfur

Charity withdraws over staff safety fears

Save the Children pulls out of Darfur

Budd report leaves Blunkett question hanging

The report into former Home Secretary David Blunkett's handling of a visa for his lover's nanny has failed to reach a firm conclusion on his involvement in the affair.