Ewan Palmer

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Ewan is a breaking news reporter with International Business Times, covering crime, politics, current affairs, and trending topics. Ewan joined IBT in 2011. He can be reached on e.palmer@ibtimes.co.uk

Australian radio presenters Mel Greig and Michael Christian (Reuters)

Kate Middleton Prank Call Death: Australian Royal Hoax DJs' Show Cancelled

Michael Christian and Mel Greig's Hot 30 show terminated following death of nurse Jacintha Saldanha.

The £32.7bn project is scheduled to be completed in 2032 (Department of Transport)

Second Phase of £32.7bn High-Speed Rail Route to Northern Cities Announced

HS2 rail route to Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and East Midlands to give UK economy 'engine for growth'.

Barry George was released in 2008 following as retrial (Reuters)

Barry George Loses Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Bid over Jill Dando Murder

Despite acquittal over murder of Crimewatch presenter, George deemed 'not innocent enough' to deserve payout.

The hospital confirmed a member of staff has now been suspended (Reuters)

Hospital Apologises After Baby Found with Dummy Taped to Its Face

Police investigating incident Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust following early inquiry into 'serious failings'.

There are warnings of further snowfall in parts of the UK (Reuters)

UK Weather: Flood and Snow Warnings Issued across Britain

Wales and southwest England told to prepare for floods while snow set to return to the north.

Nile Ranger (L) is being questioned on suspicion of rape (Reuters)

Newcastle United Striker Nile Ranger Arrested on Suspicion of Rape

Striker arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in a Newcastle hotel.

Louise Waine describes how she “broke down” when a car thief drove off with her newborn baby inside (Sky News)

Wigan Mother Sickened after Car Thief Snatches Seven-Week-Old Baby

Louise Waine broke down when told opportunist car thief had driven off with her newborn.

Gary Lineker Takes £500,000 Pay Cut to Stay at Match of the Day

BBC presenter Lineker will earn 25 percent less next season to remain football highlights host.

Police have confirmed they are now treating the incident as murder (Reuters)

North Finchley House Fire: Chloe Siokos ‘Killed By Husband'of 40 Years'

Police believe 80-year-old was dead before the fire which also killed her husband Argyrios started.

Around half of the crocodiles are still on the loose after escaping from the South African farm (Reuters)

15,000 Crocodiles Escape from South Africa Farm

Crocodiles escape from Rakwena farm following heavy rain in the area.

The trial continues in the case of the Sikh family accused of kidnap (Reuters)

London Sikh Family Used Kidnap and Threats to Foil Daughter's Love Marriage

Family of Paveet Landa pursued runaway daughter and boyfriend to force her into arranged marriage, court told.

Sophie Fletcher (L) and Jack Fletcher have now been found (West Midlands Police)

Missing Walsall Siblings Sophie and Jack Fletcher Found Safe and Well

Police thank public and media after missing brother and sister found at Darlaston bus station

Eva Rausing, pictured in 2005, struggled with drug addiction for years

Sister of Tetra Pak Billionaire Hans Rausing: Rich Addicts 'Untouchable'

Sigrid Rausing says wealthy addicts like Eva Rausing found dead in London mansion are already living above the law

The incident occurred on a Tiger Airways flight from Perth to Singapore (Reuters)

Australian Bruce Griffiths Spared Caning for Swearing on Singapore Aircraft

Tiger Airways passenger spared the rod after swearing outburst in cabin of Singapore-bound flight.

Unite Wants ‘Leveson-Style’ Inquiry into Building Industry Blacklisting Scandal

MPs call for probe into union claims thousands of construction workers blacklisted during Crossrail and London 2012.

Japan’s Deputy PM Taro Aso 'Sorry' for Saying Old People Should 'Hurry up and Die'

Aso retracts claims suggesting dying elderly people are an unnecessary drain on Japan’s economy.

Rolls-Royce has said it is in consultation with trade unions over job cuts in its defence workforce at its Ansty plant (Reuters)

Rolls-Royce ‘to Cut Nearly 400 Jobs at Coventry Plant Before Compete Closure'

Unite claims nearly 400 jobs at risk due to scale-back of Ansty operation.

The cloud had wafted over to the UK from a Lubrizol plant near Rouen, France (Reuters)

'Rotten Egg’ Smelling Gas Cloud Reaches UK After French Factory Leak

Residants from Kent, Sussex and London could smell unpleasant odour which has drifted from northwest France.

Liverpool manger Brendan Rodgers was in court for the opening of the trial (Reuters)

Liverpool Manager Brendan Rodgers' Son Anton Faces Sexual Assault Charges

Brighton's Anton Rodgers at Old Bailey with Lewis Dunk, George Barker, and Steve Cook.

Vannesa-Mae says she has been a “ski bum” since the age of 14 (Reuters)

Violinist Vanessa-Mae Aims to Ski for Thailand at 2014 Winter Olympics

Violinist to take break from music as she trains to represent Thailand as a skier at Winter Olympics in in Sochi, Russia.

It is thought Bircham died after battling to free his van from a snowdrift (Reuters)

UK Weather Chaos: Postman John Bircham Dies Attempting to Free Van From Snow

Postman of 25 years thought to be third casualty of the weather as he suffers heart attack in Somerset

Both men died after suffering similar symptoms having both believed to have taken ecstasy (Reuters)

Manchester: Contaminated Ecstasy Pills Linked to Deaths of Gareth Ashton and Jordan Chambers

Police fear bad batch of pills responsible for two deaths in Greater Manchester.

Barack Obama Sworn in For Second Term as US President [VIDEO + PHOTOS]

Beyoncé and Kelly Clarkson among performers at Washington ceremony.

New research suggests the Neanderthals died out earlier than previously believed.

Wanted: Neanderthal Clone Baby Geneticist Seeks Adventurous Surrogate Mother

Harvard's Prof George Church claims he has technology to clone Neanderthal DNA.

Lupe Fiasco was performing at Washington’s Hamilton Live in celebration of Obama’s inauguration (Reuters)

Lupe Fiasco Thrown Off Stage Following Anti-Obama Song at Inauguration Party [VIDEO]

Rapper’s performance ends after he performs 30-minute tirade against Barack Obama at StartUp RockOn gig.

PC Gareth Francis was killed following a night out in Stockport, Greater Manchester (GMP)

Third Man Arrested Following Murder of Manchester Police Officer Gareth Francis

Family pay tribute to murdered police officer as third man arrested following attack in Edgeley, Stockport.

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren pictured in 2009 (Reuters)

Tiger Woods Offers Ex-Wife Elin Nordegren $200m to get Back Together

Golfer attempts to patch things up with model ex, who is reportedly asking for $350m

UK Snow: Photos of Winter Wonderland [SLIDESHOW]

A collection of images and photos of the snow which has swept across the UK

Driver Ichhapal Bhamra has since handed back his taxi license following the crash (Reuters)

Taxi Driver Ichhapal Bhamra Fined £35 After Killing Cyclist Tom Ridgway

Family of victim describe punishment handed to driver who knocked down 20-year-old student in Birmingham as ‘insulting’.

The snow has caused huge travel disruptions across the UK (Reuters)

UK Snow: Roads, Rail, Schools and Airports Closed as Heavy Snow Causes Chaos [VIDEO]

Wales worst hit by snowfall as airports in southern England close and cancel flights.