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

Margaret Moran was not in court to hear the ruling due to her depression (Reuters)

Margaret Moran Did Not Get Away With Fiddling MPs' Expenses, Says Judge

Former Labour MP gets two-year supervision and treatment order for fraudulently claiming £53,000.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said the war on drugs had failed (Reuters)

Nick Clegg: David Cameron 'Lacks Courage' To Change Britain's Drug Laws

Deputy PM says Britain losing war on drugs on an industrial scale in direct challenge to his boss.

Alexander Litvinenko was poisoned in November 2006

Alexander Litvinenko : 'Russia Behind Poisoning of MI6 Triple Agent'

Coroner told that Russian spy working for MI6 when poisoned with polonium-210 - with the backing of Moscow.

Vladimir Umanets admitted defacing Rothko’s painting (Twitter)

Vandal Vladimir Umanets Jailed for Two Years for Defacing Mark Rothko Painting

Artist claimed he vandalised the painting worth millions in the name of his movement 'yellowism'.

John Orchard and wife Linda (Butlers Bingo)

John Orchard Wins Record Breaking £5.9m Online Bingo Jackpot from Just 30p Bet

JobCentre worker planning to buy house for daughter with record-breaking windfall.

Charity Dogs Trust has more than 16,000 dogs cared for at its 18 UK centres (Dogs Trust)

My Dog Smells of Dog: Animal Welfare Charity Lists Worst Excuses for Returning Christmas Pets

Dogs Trust launches A Dog is for Life campaign to make potential owners think twice about canine gift.

Daniel Jones, aged 23 months, died in a property in the Penn area of Wolverhampton in May.

Toddler Daniel Jones Heroin Overdose Death: Two Charged with Manslaughter

29-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman are due to appear in Wolverhampton Magistrates to face charges following the death of 23-month-old Daniel Jones in May.

Pat Finucane was shot 14 times in front of his family at the height of the Northern Ireland Troubles (ITN)

Pat Finucane Murder: Widow Geraldine Condemns 'Whitewash' Report despite Cameron Apology for State Collusion

Desmond de Silva report reveals British government's role in Belfast lawyer’s murder.

The ‘super rats’ have become resistant to normal strength poisons (Reuters)

Mutant Rats Plague Southern England as Poisons Fail

Mutant 'super rats' plaguing Berkshire and Oxford are immune to normal poison.

Target elimination specialist was one of the fake listings posted on the Government's new job website

James Bond, Mafia Smuggler and Porn Chat Girl: The Bizarre Ads Listed on Government Jobs Website

Department for Work and Pensions removes 6,000 spoof ads from jobs site.

The exterior of the Clackamas Town Center shopping mall in Portland, Oregon (Reuters)

Oregon Shopping Centre Shooting: Two Dead, One Seriously Injured

Gunman kills himself after opening fire and killing two inside Clackamas Shopping Center in Portland.

More than 500 people have come forward as victims of the late Jimmy Savile (Reuters)

Jimmy Savile Investigation Ends with Number of Alleged Victims at 500

Scotland Yard will release Operation Yewtree report into allegations against Savile but 'others' probe goes on.

The first Gay wedding likely to take place in 2014 (Reuters)

Government Announces Church of England Gay Marriage Ban

Same-sex marriage plans will allow other religions to opt in.

The helicopter landed at Lerwick hospital at 6.40am where family were transferred into the care of medical staff (MCA)

Shetland Islands Baby Born in Search and Rescue Helicopter 1,000ft above Sea Level

Woman gives birth to child after being airlifted from UK’s most northerly inhabited island.

Forensic officers work around a burnt out unmarked police car in East Belfast (Reuters)

Belfast Riots: Police Car Petrol Bombed Near MP Naomi Long's Office [VIDEO]

Policewoman escapes serious injury as loyalist protests over Union flag continue for eighth night.

Los Angeles: Secret Files Alleging Priests' Child Abuse May go Public

Explosive documents buried for decades may be revealed after judge rules on priests' bid to keep papers under wraps.

hester City's Joe Hart prevents Matthew Stott from reaching Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand after being struck b

Manchester City Pitch Invader Matthew Stott Apologises to Rio Ferdinand

21-year-old fan also thanks Joe Hart for restraining him during game at Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City's Joe Hart prevents a supporter from reaching Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand after being struck by an object thrown from the crowd (Reuters)

Pitch Invader and Eight Others Charged Following Manchester Derby

Police still looking for fan who threw coin at Rio Ferdinand after United's winner.

David Davies, the Conservative MP for Monmouth

Tory MP David Davies: Most Parents Prefer Not to Have Gay Children

Conservative MP for Monmouth says plans for same-sex marriage barking mad.

Detectives investigating the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal have arrested a man in his 60s (Reuters)

Man in 60s Arrested in Jimmy Savile Investigation

Man in his 60s from London becomes sixth person arrested as part of Operation Yewtree.

Mel Greig and Michael Christian will not return to their show until further notice

Kate Middleton Prank Call Death: 2Day FM Drops Mel Greig and Michael Christian

Station offers deepest sympathies to family of nurse Jacintha Saldanha who fell for hoax.

David Cameron said he didn't want "gay people to be excluded from a great institution" (Reuters)

David Cameron Risks Tory Backlash as he Backs Gay Marriages in Churches

Cameron backs proposal to allow gay marriages in religious buildings but won't force groups to carry out ceremonies

Kiaran Stapleton said he shot Anuj Bidve because he 'had the biggest head' (GMP)

'Psycho' Killer Kiaran Stapleton Attacks Priest After Losing Sentence Appeal

Man serving 30 years for murder of Indian student Anuj Bidve attempts to hold cleric hostage at Full Sutton prison.

Stuart Hall has been a broadcaster and football commentator for the past 50 years (Reuters)

Stuart Hall Criticises Police and 'Misleading' Media as BBC Presenter Denies Child Abuse Allegations

Football commentator issues statement defending himself and criticising 'leaks to the media'

Bombs Discovered in Northern Ireland ahead of Hillary Clinton's Visit [VIDEO]

Explosive devices found by police as US Secretary of State visits Northern Ireland for peace talks.

The work now hangs in a gallery in the Swedish city of Lund. (Martin Bryder Gallery)

Stolen Holocaust Ashes Painting Revealed [FIRST PICTURE]

Carl Michael von Hausswolff claims he stole ashes for artwork during trip to Majdanek concentration camp in Poland.

Lion population in Africa has fallen from 100,000 to 32,000 in 50 years (Reuters)

Lion Population in Africa Plummets with Disappearance of Savannah

Population of African lions falls from 100,000 to 32,000 with human destruction of 75% of habitat in 50 years.

Holy Grail: The Seventh Python, Yoko Idle and a Spamalot of Cash

Producer of Monty Python and the Holy Grail claims film was not funny until his input and seeks Spamalot royalties.

es of a member of the Alliance Party in east Belfast

Northern Ireland: Loyalist Anarchy Welcomes Hillary Clinton

Alliance offices ransacked and councillors' homes attacked on eve on Hillary Clinton visit to discuss peace process.

Stuart Hall Charged with Indecent Assaults of Young Girls

BBC suspend veteran broadcaster bailed to appear before Preston magistrates on three counts of indecent assault.