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Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage,… Read more »

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Police officers propose greater summary powers
Police call for more summary powers

Police officers are preparing to lobby ministers for extensive new powers to dispense summary justice in the fight against anti-social behaviour and crime. The Association of Chief Police Officers’ (Acpo’s) lead on modernisation, Mark Rowley, believes constables should be given the power to solve crime, and the courts be left to scrutinising their actions. However,… Read more »

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John Prescott criticised for failing to visit Heathrow and Gatwick
Prescott criticised for regional airport visits

John Prescott was accused of being “sidelined” last night after it emerged that he visited three regional airports yesterday but avoided the chaos at Heathrow and Gatwick. The deputy prime minister has had a low profile since the alleged plot to blow up several transatlantic flights was revealed last week, with home secretary John Reid… Read more »