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

BBC Trust Chairman Lord Patten faces a grilling from MPs (Reuters)

Lord Patten Faces Questions over Savile, Newsnight and 'Inadequate' Entwistle

BBC Trust chairman faces grilling over Jimmy Savile and Lord McAlpine Newsnight scandals

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby: My Father, the Jewish Bootlegger

Daily Telegraph shocks head of church with details of Gavin Welby's secret past including affair with JFK sister.

Ukip Foster Care Couple Demand Apology from Rotherham Council

South Yorkshire foster parents want three children returned after row over Ukip membership.

A sign in a car park warns of occasional flooding in Tewkesbury (Reuters)

UK Weather: Flooding Expected in North as Heavy Rain Continues [VIDEO]

North braced for flooding after death toll in southwest and Midlands reaches four.

A statue of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, by sculptor Philip Jackson, is unveiled at Old Trafford (Reuters)

Manchester United Legends Return to Unveil Sir Alex Ferguson Statue at Old Trafford

Bryan Robson, Bobby Charlton, Eric Cantona and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer all present while David Beckham speaks via videolink.

The description said the role would suit someone who likes their martinis shaken and not stirred

Fake ‘James Bond’ Job Advert Removed From Government Website

Jobseekers had opportunity to apply for role of target elimination specialist

The pile-up happened on Interstate 10 about 80 miles east of Houston on Thanksgiving (Reuters)

Texas: Two People Dead in 140-Vehicle Pile-Up [VIDEO]

Debra Leggio and husband Vincent killed in Thanksgiving Day highway crash near Houston.

Mexico was given its name of Estados Unidos Mexicanos in the 19th century (Reuters)

Mexico's President Felipe Calderon Wants to Change Country's Name

Mexico's president attempts to get the 'United States' out of Mexico

Chris Grayling speaking to the House of Commons

MPs Urged to Defy European Court Rulings on Prisoner Voting Ban

Justice Secretary Chris Grayling gives option to keep blanket ban despite the ECRH declaring it illegal

Tony Hall will take over the role in March (BBC)

BBC Appoints Royal Opera House's Tony Hall as Director-General [VIDEO]

Trustees say Royal Opera House chief executive best candidate to guide BBC out of Savile and Entwistle crises.

'Greedy' George Osborne Profits by £400,000 after Selling Taxpayer-Funded Second Home

Chancellor avoids paying back any gain from constituency home even though it was part-funded from public purse.

Strong strains of marijuana will be designated Class A drugs in the Netherlands (Reuters)

Netherlands to Ban Strong Marijuana Strains from Cannabis Cafes

Cannabis that contains more than 15 percent THC, such as skunk, could be withdrawn under Dutch drug crackdown.

Harry Harper was just eight-days old when he died (West Mercia Police)

Harry Harper: Family of Baby Bitten to Death by Dog 'Devastated'

Family of eight-day-old baby release statement through police in wake of lethal attack by family pet.

Overnight downpours caused some drivers to abandon their vehicles (Reuters)

UK Weather: 70 Flood Warnings South East and Midlands as Heavy Rain Set to Continue

Wet weather to continue across already flooded areas as south east sees more than two inches of rain in 24 hours.

Education Secretary Michael Gove reportedly said a study had downplayed the abuse of white girls by groups of Asian men (Reuters)

Child Abuse Gangs Report ‘Downplaying Exploitation by Asian Men'

Michale Gove accuses Sue Berelowitz of turning blind eye to number of Asian men accused of abuse as report stokes race row.

Paramedics were called to an address in Ketley, Telford (Reuters)

Baby Doy Dies After Being Bitten by a Dog in Telford

Week-old baby boy bitten by family’s pet dog at house in Shropshire town.

Kevin Clash has Voiced Elmo in Sesame Street since 1985 (Reuters)

Elmo Puppeteer Kevin Clash Quits Sesame Street over Underage Sex Claims

Voice of Elmo says second batch of gay underage sex allegations are a distraction.

Photos which appears on the site shows the tattoos on the arm of a man found collapsed in a north London street in 2007 (Missing Persons Bureau)

New Missing Persons Site Features Graphic Images of the Dead

Set site up by police aims to identify around 1,000 bodies and missing people from across UK.

Operation Elveden: Andy Coulson and Rebekah Brooks Face Charges over Unlawful Payments [VIDEO]

Former Sun editor arrested with David Cameron's ex-spin doctor and three others over misconduct charges.

Paul Peters (L) attached a fake bomb around the neck of a Madeleine Pulver (Reuters)

Australian Banker Paul Peters Jailed for 13 Years for 'Collar Bomb' Attack on Madeleine Pulver [VIDEO]

Banker who strapped fake bomb onto neck of girl at her family’s mansion jailed in Australia

Newly appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, Rt Rev Justin Welby, has expressed his support for woman bishops (Reuters)

Church of England to Vote on Legislation to Allow Woman Bishops [VIDEO]

Historic vote backed by current and former archbishops of Canterbury set to take place.

The crash occurred on the on the A436 in Gloucestershire

Paralysed Teen Agnes Collier Receives Record £23m Payout Following Car Crash Which Killed Mother

Anthony Norton forced to pay £23m - nearly double previous record for personal injury claim.

Xolile Mngeni (L) has been found guilty of the murder of Anni Dewani (Reuters)

South Africa: Third Man Convicted of Anni Dewani Honeymoon Murder

Xolile Mngeni found guilty of murdering newlywed after hijacking her taxi in November 2010.

Lord McAlpine to Sue ITV over Philip Schofield's Alleged Paedophile List

Tory peer seeks £500,000 after alleged child abuser names briefly visible live on This Morning.

Jasper could move his hind legs after 12 months treatment (Cambridge University)

Cure for Paralysis? Stem Cell Treatment Allows Crippled Dogs to Walk Again

Scientists believe same technique could work on humans.

South Yorkshire Police has referred itself to the IPCC over its handling of proceedings at the Orgreave coking plant (BBC)

South Yorkshire Police to be Investigated over Handling of Orgreave Miners' strike

BBC report claims police were told what to write in statements following clashes and arrests at Orgreave in 1984.

The remains of the ship is now exposed on the beach following Hurricane Sandy (Cheryl Hapke / USGS)

Hurricane Sandy Exposes Century-Old Shipwreck on New York's Fire Island

Shipwreck believed to be wreckage of Bessie White, which disappeared in heavy fog nearly 100 years ago.

Former BBC presenter dave Lee Travis returning to his house in Mentmore (Reuters)

Dave Lee Travis Dropped From Magic AM Following Sexual Offences Allegations

Radio presenter dropped “with immediate effect” after being released on bail.

Adrian Smith’s payout was limited to £100 after winning the breach of contract action (Christian Institute)

Demoted Christian Adrian Smith Wins Anti-Gay Marriage Facebook Post Ruling

Christian demoted from work and forced to take 40 percent salary cut after posting gay marriage was “an equality too far”.

An investigation indicates the crossing gate and lights were working at the time of the collision

Four Dead as Train Crashes into Wounded US Veteran Parade Float

Freight train in Texas crashes into float carrying veterans from Afghanistan and Iraq wars