The release of Alan Johnson came too late for the papers which still concentrate on the terror attacks.According to the Telegraph
MI5 had files on bomb suspects
At least one was on a Home Office watch list after being identified by security services - meaning their travel in and out of Britain was monitored by immigration officers.
Others were found to be on the MI5 database, which contains an estimated 2,000 suspected jihadists or supporters of terrorism.
Whitehall sources said they had not been involved in previous plots, but were "people who knew people'' who were under observation.
The fact that they were "on the radar" was one reason why the investigation has moved so fast since the failed plot was sprung last Friday morning.
Others were found to be on the MI5 database, which contains an estimated 2,000 suspected jihadists or supporters of terrorism.
Whitehall sources said they had not been involved in previous plots, but were "people who knew people'' who were under observation.
The fact that they were "on the radar" was one reason why the investigation has moved so fast since the failed plot was sprung last Friday morning.
A claim re iterated on the front of the Mail
MI5 knew four of the bomb plotters
As many as four of the NHS terror cell suspects were already known to security services, it emerged last night.
They had 'crossed the radar' of MI5 during previous anti-terror inquiries but were considered low priority.
Sources said there had been no suggestion the medics were planning anything like the failed car bomb attacks in London and Glasgow.
But at least one had featured in a surveillance operation, raising questions as to precisely what was known about them. The case echoes the disturbing disclosures that two of the July 7 suicide bombers, including ringleader Mohammed Sidique Khan, were seen during investigations into another terror cell but were also given a low priority.
They had 'crossed the radar' of MI5 during previous anti-terror inquiries but were considered low priority.
Sources said there had been no suggestion the medics were planning anything like the failed car bomb attacks in London and Glasgow.
But at least one had featured in a surveillance operation, raising questions as to precisely what was known about them. The case echoes the disturbing disclosures that two of the July 7 suicide bombers, including ringleader Mohammed Sidique Khan, were seen during investigations into another terror cell but were also given a low priority.
The front page of the Independent complete with map describes
Two men, one trail of terror
Two Iraqi doctors arrested as they tried to attack Glasgow airport are now believed to have been responsible for leaving two vehicles packed with explosives in London two days before.
Bilal Abdulla and Khalid Ahmed, allegedly part of a secret cell of medics involved in terrorism, are said to have driven two Mercedes saloon " bomb cars" from Glasgow to London and positioned them to be blown up in the city centre.
The two men, employed by the National Health Service at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, then travelled back to Glasgow, separately, by public transport and rammed another "bomb car", a Jeep, as the police and security service closed in on them.
Details of the plans of attack, one of the most devastating threatened on the British mainland, were revealed as the police and the security service stated that they had arrested all the key players involved in the plot.
Bilal Abdulla and Khalid Ahmed, allegedly part of a secret cell of medics involved in terrorism, are said to have driven two Mercedes saloon " bomb cars" from Glasgow to London and positioned them to be blown up in the city centre.
The two men, employed by the National Health Service at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, then travelled back to Glasgow, separately, by public transport and rammed another "bomb car", a Jeep, as the police and security service closed in on them.
Details of the plans of attack, one of the most devastating threatened on the British mainland, were revealed as the police and the security service stated that they had arrested all the key players involved in the plot.
The Mirror describes the plot as
THE B&Q BOMBERS
LETHAL gas canisters packed in the London and Glasgow car bombs were bought from B&Q.
It was also revealed last night that some of the eight medic suspects under arrest were already known to security services. At least one was on a list for special MI5 surveillance, a leading terrorism expert claimed.
The bombers got the deadly Calor canisters of propane from a branch of B&Q at Paisley, near Glasgow, for £29.95 each, the Mirror understands. They were then packed with petrol and nails into two Mercedes parked in the West End on Friday and a Jeep Cherokee which was crashed into Glasgow airport on Saturday.
B&Q requires the name of the person hiring a cylinder. It is not known if the bombers gave real or fake identities. B&Q refused to discuss details, saying only: "We have strict procedures."
It was also revealed last night that some of the eight medic suspects under arrest were already known to security services. At least one was on a list for special MI5 surveillance, a leading terrorism expert claimed.
The bombers got the deadly Calor canisters of propane from a branch of B&Q at Paisley, near Glasgow, for £29.95 each, the Mirror understands. They were then packed with petrol and nails into two Mercedes parked in the West End on Friday and a Jeep Cherokee which was crashed into Glasgow airport on Saturday.
B&Q requires the name of the person hiring a cylinder. It is not known if the bombers gave real or fake identities. B&Q refused to discuss details, saying only: "We have strict procedures."
‘Those who cure you will kill you’ says the Times,it reports that
An al-Qaeda leader in Iraq boasted before last week’s failed bombings in London and Glasgow that his group was planning to attack British targets and that “those who cure you will kill you”, The Times has learnt.
The warning was delivered to Canon Andrew White, a senior British cleric working in Baghdad, and could be highly significant as the eight Muslims arrested in the wake of the failed plot are all members of the medical profession.
Canon White told The Times that he had passed the general warning, but not the specific words, to a senior official at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in mid-April. A Foreign Office spokesman said last night that it was forwarding the actual words to the Metropolitan Police.
The warning was delivered to Canon Andrew White, a senior British cleric working in Baghdad, and could be highly significant as the eight Muslims arrested in the wake of the failed plot are all members of the medical profession.
Canon White told The Times that he had passed the general warning, but not the specific words, to a senior official at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in mid-April. A Foreign Office spokesman said last night that it was forwarding the actual words to the Metropolitan Police.
Meanwhile the Sun rallies the country with a union jack on its front page
FLY IN THE FACE OF TERROR says the paper
GORDON Brown last night staged a show of defiance against terrorist killers by ordering ALL government buildings to hoist the British flag.
And he wants every public building from schools to hospitals to follow suit.
The PM is convinced the patriotic gesture will help create a new sense of Britishness — and send out a never-say-die signal to extremists.
But Mr Brown REFUSED to rip up the Human Rights Act despite Britain’s security crisis.
He told MPs it must stay — in a snub to Sun readers who voted overwhelmingly to scrap the Act in our hotline poll.
And he wants every public building from schools to hospitals to follow suit.
The PM is convinced the patriotic gesture will help create a new sense of Britishness — and send out a never-say-die signal to extremists.
But Mr Brown REFUSED to rip up the Human Rights Act despite Britain’s security crisis.
He told MPs it must stay — in a snub to Sun readers who voted overwhelmingly to scrap the Act in our hotline poll.
Whilst reporting that
'Dr Evil' baby born on the NHS
THE baby son of the alleged “Dr Evil” mastermind behind the London and Glasgow bomb plots was born in Britain on the NHS.
Brain surgeon Mohammed Asha, 26, and lab technician wife Marwah, 27 — arrested together in a swoop on the M6 — had Anas in a UK hospital in June, 2005.
The two-year-old lad was in care last night as police continued to quiz his parents.
New pictures show Asha cuddling the tot while dressed in his surgical gown, and also holding him while joined by Marwah and his mother-in-law Islah Dana.
Brain surgeon Mohammed Asha, 26, and lab technician wife Marwah, 27 — arrested together in a swoop on the M6 — had Anas in a UK hospital in June, 2005.
The two-year-old lad was in care last night as police continued to quiz his parents.
New pictures show Asha cuddling the tot while dressed in his surgical gown, and also holding him while joined by Marwah and his mother-in-law Islah Dana.
The Guardian reports that
Family say arrested couple were not extremists
As the questioning of Mohammed Asha and his wife, Marwa, continued yesterday, their arrests on the M6 motorway in Cheshire on Saturday prompted incredulity among those who knew them 2,000 miles away in Jordan.
Her family denied she had links to terrorism. "Marwa is a very educated person and she read many British novels to know England better, a country she liked so much," her father, Yunis Da'na said.
He said events of the past two days had caused pain and confusion. All attempts to contact his daughter - a laboratory assistant - since her arrest had failed. "I'm so worried about Marwa, Mohammed and my grandson, Anas," he told the Associated Press.
Her family denied she had links to terrorism. "Marwa is a very educated person and she read many British novels to know England better, a country she liked so much," her father, Yunis Da'na said.
He said events of the past two days had caused pain and confusion. All attempts to contact his daughter - a laboratory assistant - since her arrest had failed. "I'm so worried about Marwa, Mohammed and my grandson, Anas," he told the Associated Press.
According to the Express
EUROPE TELLS BRITAIN: DON'T SAY 'MUSLIMS'
Secret EU guidelines have been drawn up warning governments not to link Islam and terrorism.
The politically correct directives are believed to be behind ministers not using words such as “Muslim’’ about Britain’s terrorism crisis.
The politically correct directives are believed to be behind ministers not using words such as “Muslim’’ about Britain’s terrorism crisis.
Whilst the Independent reports
A Muslim leader has declared that it is the "Islamic duty" of the faithful to fight to eliminate extremism as he made the strongest condemnation yet of the attempted car bombings in London and Glasgow.
Muhammad Abdul Bari, the secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain, issued a direct challenge to the fundamentalists.
"Those who seek to deliberately kill or main innocent people are the enemies of all of us," he said.
Mr Bari said: "It is our Islamic duty not only to utterly and totally condemn such evil actions, but to provide all the necessary support to prevent such atrocities from taking place."
Muhammad Abdul Bari, the secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain, issued a direct challenge to the fundamentalists.
"Those who seek to deliberately kill or main innocent people are the enemies of all of us," he said.
Mr Bari said: "It is our Islamic duty not only to utterly and totally condemn such evil actions, but to provide all the necessary support to prevent such atrocities from taking place."
Only the Guardian of all the main papers has a different lead concentrating instead on Gordon Brown's first commoms statement
Brown hands key powers to parliament
Gordon Brown yesterday unveiled a startling package of reforms designed to surrender centuries-old government powers and strengthen the role of MPs.
Setting out a series of initiatives that could fundamentally change the balance of power in the UK, he also launched a cross-party debate on a new bill of rights that could for the first time enshrine the rights and responsibilities of the citizen. The age of voting could also be reduced to 16 and elections held on Sundays.
Weekend voting is new hope in the battle to reverse falling turnout says the Times
Setting out a series of initiatives that could fundamentally change the balance of power in the UK, he also launched a cross-party debate on a new bill of rights that could for the first time enshrine the rights and responsibilities of the citizen. The age of voting could also be reduced to 16 and elections held on Sundays.
Weekend voting is new hope in the battle to reverse falling turnout says the Times
Voting in general elections may be switched to weekends as Gordon Brown seeks to reverse falling turnout and reconnect politics with modern Britain.
Saturday and Sunday voting was part of proposals for constitutional change put forward by the Prime Minister yesterday to reinvigorate British democracy and restore trust in politicians. Without mentioning Tony Blair, Mr Brown was making the clearest possible attempt to break with his predecessor’s era.
In one immediate move Mr Brown made plain that the new Attorney-General, Baroness Scotland of Asthal, would have no role in deciding whether prosecutions should take place in the cash-for-honours inquiry.
Among a dozen areas highlighted by Mr Brown in which the Government should surrender or limit its existing powers was the Attorney-General’s prerogative to direct prosecutors in individual criminal cases. Mr Blair’s Attorney-General, Lord Goldsmith, had refused to give up his role in the honours inquiry
Saturday and Sunday voting was part of proposals for constitutional change put forward by the Prime Minister yesterday to reinvigorate British democracy and restore trust in politicians. Without mentioning Tony Blair, Mr Brown was making the clearest possible attempt to break with his predecessor’s era.
In one immediate move Mr Brown made plain that the new Attorney-General, Baroness Scotland of Asthal, would have no role in deciding whether prosecutions should take place in the cash-for-honours inquiry.
Among a dozen areas highlighted by Mr Brown in which the Government should surrender or limit its existing powers was the Attorney-General’s prerogative to direct prosecutors in individual criminal cases. Mr Blair’s Attorney-General, Lord Goldsmith, had refused to give up his role in the honours inquiry
Brown's constitutional reforms aim to restore public trust in politics reports the Independent
In his first Commons statement since becoming Prime Minister, Mr Brown promised a "new constitutional settlement for the 21st century". It could include a Bill of Rights and Duties setting out the rights and responsibilities of citizens and government and, eventually, Britain's first written constitution.
Reformers welcomed the plans but the Tories questioned whether Mr Brown was the right man to restore trust after "breaking his promises" in 10 years as Chancellor.
Reformers welcomed the plans but the Tories questioned whether Mr Brown was the right man to restore trust after "breaking his promises" in 10 years as Chancellor.
I'LL GIVE POWER BACK TO THE PEOPLE says the Mirror but for the Telegraph it was the fact that
Gordon Brown rules out referendum on EU that attracts its attention
Gordon Brown yesterday ruled out holding a referendum on a new European constitutional treaty as part of a wide-ranging package of reforms to give "more power to Parliament and the British people".
The same paper reports from Pakistan where
Musharraf crisis as nine die in clash at mosque
Pakistan's president, Gen Pervez Musharraf, faced a violent challenge to his authority last night after nine people were killed in clashes between security forces and radical Islamist students.
After six months of deadlock, gun battles flared between police and students from a religious seminary in the heart of the capital, Islamabad. More than 140 were injured in the shooting.
The incident was sparked by dozens of baton-wielding -students and their women, clad in burqas, who attacked policemen near the Lal Masjid (Red Mosque) and stole four guns and a radio set.
The incident was sparked by dozens of baton-wielding -students and their women, clad in burqas, who attacked policemen near the Lal Masjid (Red Mosque) and stole four guns and a radio set.
The Independent reports that China
'suppressed report on pollution deaths'
China's poisoned air rose higher on the political agenda yesterday after reports that it forced the World Bank to censor a study for fear that one of its findings - that 750,000 people die of pollution-related illness each year - might stoke social unrest.
The Chinese capital has also been forced to promise to remove one million cars from the streets next month in an attempt to improve the environment in time for next year's Olympic Games.
Earlier figures conceded that 400,000 people died of pollution-related illness in China each year. However, the Financial Times quoted a World Bank report, produced in co-operation with Chinese government ministries over several years, which found that the number was more like three quarters of a million. These deaths are mainly caused by air pollution in large cities.
The Chinese capital has also been forced to promise to remove one million cars from the streets next month in an attempt to improve the environment in time for next year's Olympic Games.
Earlier figures conceded that 400,000 people died of pollution-related illness in China each year. However, the Financial Times quoted a World Bank report, produced in co-operation with Chinese government ministries over several years, which found that the number was more like three quarters of a million. These deaths are mainly caused by air pollution in large cities.
In this country the appaling weather continues to create headlines
July brings hail and thunder on top of flooding reports the Telegraph
The bizarre weather took another twist yesterday when south London was hit by hail as Yorkshire continued to battle flooding.
Meanwhile the Times reports
Floods drive up broccoli, carrot and potato prices
Fresh British-grown vegetables will be in short supply this summer and shoppers can expect hefty price increases, horticulture experts have predicted.
The recent floods have damaged thousands of acres of broccoli, cabbage, cauliflowers,potatoes, onions and carrots. Last week the alert was over pea crops but now many growers are reporting losses of up to 70 per cent of their other vegetables.
The situation is described by Sarah Pettitt, the vice-chairwoman of the National Farmers’ Union horticulture board, as critical. It is also unclear whether imports from the Continent will make up any shortfall, because of similar problems with drought and floods across Europe.
The recent floods have damaged thousands of acres of broccoli, cabbage, cauliflowers,potatoes, onions and carrots. Last week the alert was over pea crops but now many growers are reporting losses of up to 70 per cent of their other vegetables.
The situation is described by Sarah Pettitt, the vice-chairwoman of the National Farmers’ Union horticulture board, as critical. It is also unclear whether imports from the Continent will make up any shortfall, because of similar problems with drought and floods across Europe.
Under the weather? Sun, wind and rain can be a matter of life or death says the Indy
Research at the University of New Mexico shows that cases of plague in humans occurred more frequently in years when rainfall was 13 per cent above normal. Their conclusion is that the moist environment means more disease-carrying fleas survive and reproduce. A study at Trinity College, Dublin, shows that rainfall has an effect on mood and on the buying of stocks and shares, while researchers at Canada's University of Guelph have found that water-borne infections including E. coli, increase after heavy rainfall. High rates of dampness have been linked to headache and respiratory problems, while levels of negative ions the air after a storm may also affect mood.
The Indpendent reports that
Campbell challenges 'whisperers' to face him
Sir Menzies Campbell, the Liberal Democrat leader, has written off any chance of his party winning the by-election for Tony Blair's vacant seat, but insists the forthcoming poll will not betreated as a test of his increasingly foundering leadership.
Sir Menzies called yesterday on his detractors in the party to "have the guts" to tell him he should go, and rejected the anonymous whispering campaign against him. Dismissing attempts by some colleagues to turn a potential failure to win two by-elections on 19 July into a resignation issue, he tried to reassert his authority with a reshuffle.
Sir Menzies called yesterday on his detractors in the party to "have the guts" to tell him he should go, and rejected the anonymous whispering campaign against him. Dismissing attempts by some colleagues to turn a potential failure to win two by-elections on 19 July into a resignation issue, he tried to reassert his authority with a reshuffle.
The Mail reports on the
Toddler choked on drawstring as nursery 'ignored risks'
toddler choked to death because staff at a nursery ignored basic safety procedures, an inquest has heard.
Molly Cunliffe, 16 months old, entangled herself in the cord of a bag attached to a travel cot in which she was sleeping.
The inquest heard that staff at Tiddlywinks nursery in Gloucester hung the bags, containing spare bedding, beside every cot despite knowing that dangling cords pose a high risk of strangulation.
Molly Cunliffe, 16 months old, entangled herself in the cord of a bag attached to a travel cot in which she was sleeping.
The inquest heard that staff at Tiddlywinks nursery in Gloucester hung the bags, containing spare bedding, beside every cot despite knowing that dangling cords pose a high risk of strangulation.
Meanwhile according to the Mirror
BIGGS MOVED TO SOFT PRISON
AILING Ronnie Biggs was moved from Britain's highest security jail to a cushier prison yesterday.
The 77-year-old Great Train Robber, who can barely speak and uses a tube to eat, was switched on compassionate grounds.
Last night, his jubilant son Mike, 32, declared: "Dad and I are delighted by the move which came out of the blue.
"This is a victory for common sense. Hopefully, the next step will be his release."
The 77-year-old Great Train Robber, who can barely speak and uses a tube to eat, was switched on compassionate grounds.
Last night, his jubilant son Mike, 32, declared: "Dad and I are delighted by the move which came out of the blue.
"This is a victory for common sense. Hopefully, the next step will be his release."
Pete is in last dance saloon reports the Sun
ROCK bad boy Pete Doherty did a jig outside court yesterday after being ordered to go into drug rehab — or face jail.
The Babyshambles star put on a brave face despite a district judge’s ultimatum.
Doherty, 28, admitted driving illegally while in possession of crack, heroin, ketamine and cannabis.
He was told he must complete a detox course or be locked up.
The Babyshambles star put on a brave face despite a district judge’s ultimatum.
Doherty, 28, admitted driving illegally while in possession of crack, heroin, ketamine and cannabis.
He was told he must complete a detox course or be locked up.
The same paper reports on
Pitter-Potter at Harry premiere
HARRY Potter babe EMMA WATSON looked spell-blinding despite torrential rain at the latest film’s premiere last night.
Brollies were brought out for the stars in London’s Leicester Square.
And a giant light fused as the 17-year-old — who plays Hermione — paid tribute to the 5,000 Potter nuts who braved the conditions. Emma — who wore a blue Chanel frock — said: “The fans haven’t budged an inch despite this weather.”
Brollies were brought out for the stars in London’s Leicester Square.
And a giant light fused as the 17-year-old — who plays Hermione — paid tribute to the 5,000 Potter nuts who braved the conditions. Emma — who wore a blue Chanel frock — said: “The fans haven’t budged an inch despite this weather.”
The Telegraph saying that
The fans screamed and cheered and a handful even camped out overnight to be there. And when J K Rowling arrived last night for the European premiere of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth film in the series, she admitted that she was now a little overwhelmed by the phenomenon that has made her the richest writer in history.
We’ll have to show more repeats, says BBC in a new series of cuts says the Times
Repeat programming will have to increase on the BBC as a consequence of a below-inflation licence-fee settlement, the corporation’s bosses said yesterday.
The change means that popular series such as Life on Mars and Planet Earth will be shown again as a “catchup” service on BBC channels because they are more acceptable to viewers than more reruns of Only Fools and Horses.
Mark Thompson, the Director-General, said that the BBC “was in many ways going to have to get smaller” and that there would have to be “more repeats across our network” – although it was intended to keep repeats away from peaktime BBC One and push them instead on to newer digital channels Mr Thompson was speaking on the day that the corporation’s annual report was published, which contained an admission that the long-term goal of eliminating peaktime repeats on BBC One would not now be met.
The change means that popular series such as Life on Mars and Planet Earth will be shown again as a “catchup” service on BBC channels because they are more acceptable to viewers than more reruns of Only Fools and Horses.
Mark Thompson, the Director-General, said that the BBC “was in many ways going to have to get smaller” and that there would have to be “more repeats across our network” – although it was intended to keep repeats away from peaktime BBC One and push them instead on to newer digital channels Mr Thompson was speaking on the day that the corporation’s annual report was published, which contained an admission that the long-term goal of eliminating peaktime repeats on BBC One would not now be met.
BBC to broadcast yet more repeats to save money says the Mail adding that
It also unveiled the results of a major audience research survey. That found 75 per cent thought it was important for the BBC to have lots of new and fresh ideas - but only just over half felt it was doing well. They complained there were still too many reality shows and 'bandwagon TV', copying other formats.
Finally according to the Telegraph
Dark chocolate 'can ease blood pressure'
A team of German scientists has concluded that a little of the confectionery could be a more attractive way of lowering slightly high blood pressure than a low-fat diet.
Previous research has indicated that cocoa-rich foods contain polyphenols that lower blood pressure.
A team led by Dr Dirk Taubert, of University Hospital of Cologne, assessed four adults with borderline high blood pressure. They were either given a small square of dark chocolate each day that weighed 6.3g and contained 30 milligrams of polyphenols, or a similar amount of white chocolate with no polyphenols.
Previous research has indicated that cocoa-rich foods contain polyphenols that lower blood pressure.
A team led by Dr Dirk Taubert, of University Hospital of Cologne, assessed four adults with borderline high blood pressure. They were either given a small square of dark chocolate each day that weighed 6.3g and contained 30 milligrams of polyphenols, or a similar amount of white chocolate with no polyphenols.
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