Two die after being hit by car

27 November 2012 Last updated at 23:09 GMT Two pedestrians have died after they were knocked down by a car in Kirkcaldy in Fife.

Emergency services were called to the incident on the B981, Dunnikier Way, near to Asda, at about 18:30.

Fife Constabulary said the crash involved a dark coloured Land Rover and two adult pedestrians.

The male driver of the Land Rover was uninjured. The road was closed while vehicle recovery and crash investigations were carried out.

Anyone who witnessed the incident was asked to contact police.

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Sunderland 0-0 QPR

90:00 +4:00 Full time Full Time The match has reached full-time.

90:00 +2:43

Jose Bosingwa fouled by James McClean, the ref awards a free kick. Rob Green restarts play with the free kick.

90:00 +0:44

The ball is crossed by James McClean.

89:11

The ball is crossed by Phil Bardsley.

88:01

Effort from just outside the area by Danny Rose goes over the target.

87:37

The ball is delivered by Shaun Wright-Phillips.

87:12

Shaun Wright-Phillips takes a shot. Save made by Simon Mignolet.

86:34

The ball is swung over by James McClean, Rob Green makes a clearance.

84:57

Unfair challenge on Jose Bosingwa by James McClean results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Rob Green.

81:58

Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Esteban Granero, clearance by Carlos Cuellar.

80:44

Free kick taken by Danny Rose.

80:44 Booking Booking Jamie Mackie receives a yellow card.

80:34

Unfair challenge on Danny Rose by Jamie Mackie results in a free kick.

80:15

Drilled right-footed shot by Sebastian Larsson. Comfortable save by Rob Green.

80:09

James McClean crosses the ball, clearance made by Clint Hill.

76:47 Substitution Substitution (Sunderland) makes a substitution, with Louis Saha coming on for Craig Gardner.

76:47 Substitution Substitution Adel Taarabt goes off and Shaun Wright-Phillips comes on.

76:06

A cross is delivered by Jose Bosingwa, Matthew Kilgallon makes a clearance.

75:52

Jose Bosingwa crosses the ball, Matthew Kilgallon makes a clearance.

75:14

Craig Gardner concedes a free kick for a foul on Adel Taarabt. Esteban Granero restarts play with the free kick.

74:24

The ball is sent over by Danny Rose.

73:45

Jamie Mackie gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Danny Rose. Free kick taken by Danny Rose.

72:16

Jack Colback has a drilled shot. Blocked by Stephane Mbia.

71:24

The ball is crossed by Djibril Cisse, clearance by Sebastian Larsson.

70:51

Centre by Phil Bardsley, Clint Hill makes a clearance.

69:02

Adam Johnson is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Indirect free kick taken by Rob Green.

69:02 Substitution Substitution James McClean comes on in place of Adam Johnson.

69:02

The official flags Adam Johnson offside. Free kick taken by Rob Green.

67:46

Direct effort from the free kick comes in from Craig Gardner, Esteban Granero gets a block in.

67:46 Booking Booking Clint Hill goes into the referee's book.

67:38

Clint Hill challenges Jack Colback unfairly and gives away a free kick.

66:50

Adel Taarabt takes the inswinging corner, Matthew Kilgallon manages to make a clearance.

65:50

Unfair challenge on Ji-Sung Park by Stephane Sessegnon results in a free kick. Free kick crossed by Esteban Granero, clearance by Phil Bardsley.

65:16

Corner taken short by Esteban Granero.

65:09

The ball is crossed by Jamie Mackie, Matthew Kilgallon gets a block in.

64:07 Substitution Substitution Samba Diakite goes off and Ji-Sung Park comes on.

63:06

Corner taken by Sebastian Larsson from the left by-line to the near post, Steven Fletcher takes a shot. Save by Rob Green.

62:29

Foul by Jamie Mackie on Danny Rose, free kick awarded. Danny Rose takes the free kick.

61:09

Craig Gardner challenges Armand Traore unfairly and gives away a free kick. Esteban Granero crosses the ball in from the free kick. Ryan Nelsen is caught offside. Free kick taken by Simon Mignolet.

59:52

Foul by Sebastian Larsson on Esteban Granero, free kick awarded. Jose Bosingwa restarts play with the free kick.

59:42

The ball is sent over by Adam Johnson, Ryan Nelsen makes a clearance.

58:55

Jamie Mackie challenges Stephane Sessegnon unfairly and gives away a free kick. Danny Rose takes the direct free kick.

57:37

Stephane Mbia produces a right-footed shot from outside the box and misses left.

56:33

Craig Gardner crosses the ball. Steven Fletcher is ruled offside. Jose Bosingwa restarts play with the free kick.

55:52

Shot from 30 yards by Phil Bardsley. Ryan Nelsen gets a block in. Corner from the right by-line taken by Adam Johnson, Clint Hill manages to make a clearance.

55:04

Samba Diakite gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Adam Johnson. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Sebastian Larsson, clearance by Djibril Cisse.

54:21

Simon Mignolet takes the free kick.

54:21 Booking Booking Samba Diakite goes into the referee's book for unsporting behaviour.

54:14

Free kick awarded for a foul by Samba Diakite on Danny Rose.

53:23

Adel Taarabt produces a cross, save by Simon Mignolet.

52:23

Adel Taarabt takes the chance to get an effort at goal. Blocked by Djibril Cisse.

52:23

Effort from 25 yards by Adel Taarabt. Blocked by Djibril Cisse.

50:12

Free kick taken by Esteban Granero.

50:12 Booking Booking Carlos Cuellar is shown a yellow card.

50:02

Carlos Cuellar gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Armand Traore.

48:45

Esteban Granero takes a shot. Save by Simon Mignolet.

45:39

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jack Colback by Samba Diakite. Jack Colback takes the direct free kick.

45:01

The second half kicks off.

45:01 Substitution Substitution (QPR) makes a substitution, with Rob Green coming on for Soares Julio Cesar.

37:29

Adel Taarabt takes a shot. Matthew Kilgallon gets a block in.

44:05

Corner from the left by-line taken by Adel Taarabt, Ryan Nelsen takes a shot. Save made by Simon Mignolet.

41:03

Outswinging corner taken by Adam Johnson, Craig Gardner has a headed effort at goal from close in which goes wide right of the goal.

40:45

Shot from 12 yards by Steven Fletcher. Soares Julio Cesar makes a brilliant save.

40:38 Half time Half Time The referee calls an end to the first half.

37:16

Jamie Mackie takes a shot. Simon Mignolet makes a fantastic save. Adel Taarabt takes a shot. Clearance by Phil Bardsley.

37:16

Jamie Mackie takes a shot. Simon Mignolet makes a brilliant save. Adel Taarabt takes a shot. Clearance by Phil Bardsley.

37:20

Adel Taarabt takes a shot. Blocked by Matthew Kilgallon.

33:31

Phil Bardsley takes a shot from deep inside the box clearing the bar.

33:31

Shot by Phil Bardsley from outside the area goes high over the crossbar.

32:29

Free kick awarded for a foul by Phil Bardsley on Adel Taarabt. Stephane Mbia takes the free kick.

31:09

Djibril Cisse fouled by Danny Rose, the ref awards a free kick. Samba Diakite takes the free kick.

30:48

Stephane Sessegnon takes a shot. Jose Bosingwa gets a block in.

27:57

Jose Bosingwa crosses the ball, Phil Bardsley manages to make a clearance.

27:41

Sebastian Larsson challenges Esteban Granero unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Adel Taarabt.

26:29

Djibril Cisse takes a shot. Blocked by Carlos Cuellar.

24:13

Samba Diakite challenges Danny Rose unfairly and gives away a free kick. Shot on goal comes in from Craig Gardner from the free kick, clearance made by Clint Hill.

23:35

The ball is delivered by Samba Diakite.

23:22

Armand Traore delivers the ball, Steven Fletcher makes a clearance.

23:13

Short corner taken by Esteban Granero from the left by-line.

23:04

A cross is delivered by Djibril Cisse, clearance by Phil Bardsley.

21:31

Unfair challenge on Jack Colback by Adel Taarabt results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Sebastian Larsson.

20:47

Stephane Sessegnon produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide right of the target.

19:05

Foul by Djibril Cisse on Jack Colback, free kick awarded. Jack Colback restarts play with the free kick.

18:30

Djibril Cisse produces a right-footed shot from outside the penalty box and misses wide left of the target.

17:18

Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Adam Johnson, Jamie Mackie makes a clearance.

16:12

Unfair challenge on Stephane Sessegnon by Samba Diakite results in a free kick. Adam Johnson delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from right wing, save by Soares Julio Cesar.

14:57

The ball is delivered by Armand Traore, Carlos Cuellar makes a clearance.

13:26

Corner taken by Esteban Granero from the right by-line, clearance by Craig Gardner.

13:16

Djibril Cisse takes a shot. Matthew Kilgallon gets a block in.

12:29

Adam Johnson produces a cross, clearance by Ryan Nelsen.

11:54

Corner taken right-footed by Esteban Granero, clearance made by Phil Bardsley.

11:40

Curled right-footed shot by Djibril Cisse. Save by Simon Mignolet.

10:17

Centre by Steven Fletcher, comfortable save by Soares Julio Cesar.

9:32

Corner from the left by-line taken by Sebastian Larsson, save made by Soares Julio Cesar.

9:21

Steven Fletcher delivers the ball, Stephane Mbia makes a clearance.

8:15

Corner taken by Adel Taarabt from the left by-line to the near post, Craig Gardner makes a clearance.

8:09

The ball is crossed by Armand Traore, clearance made by Carlos Cuellar.

6:56

Free kick awarded for a foul by Samba Diakite on Steven Fletcher. Sebastian Larsson restarts play with the free kick.

5:43 Substitution Substitution Jack Colback joins the action as a substitute, replacing Lee Cattermole.

3:54

Free kick awarded for a foul by Ryan Nelsen on Steven Fletcher. Direct effort from the free kick comes in from Craig Gardner.

3:17

Adel Taarabt crosses the ball, Djibril Cisse takes a shot. Comfortable save by Simon Mignolet.

1:49

The offside flag is raised against Craig Gardner. Indirect free kick taken by Soares Julio Cesar.

0:30

Foul by Jamie Mackie on Danny Rose, free kick awarded. Simon Mignolet takes the direct free kick.

0:17

Jamie Mackie delivers the ball, clearance by Sebastian Larsson.

0:00

The game begins.

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MP Cyril Smith 'did abuse boys'

27 November 2012 Last updated at 20:25 GMT Sir Cyril Smith was investigated three times Sir Cyril Smith was a sex abuser of boys in the late 1960s, police say.

The Crown Prosecution Service also said he should have been charged with the crimes more than 40 years ago.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the boys "were victims of physical and sexual abuse" by the late Rochdale MP.

Despite not being charged, after inquiries in 1970 and the 1990s, the CPS said procedural changes meant a prosecution would have been pursued today.

In a statement, Sir Cyril's family said they were "deeply saddened and concerned" by the allegations "made so long after Sir Cyril's death and at a time when he is no longer able to defend himself".

'No prospect of conviction'

Evidence now made public indicates that a file compiled by Lancashire Constabulary in 1970 contained allegations made by eight men that they had been subjected to indecent assaults by Sir Cyril when they were teenagers.

It was handed to the first Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Norman Skelhorn, and contained statements that were very similar in nature from the eight alleged victims, the CPS confirmed.

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If the same evidence was presented to the CPS today there would have been a very realistic prospect Smith would have been charged ”

End Quote ACC Steve Heywood Greater Manchester Police However, the only documentation still remaining is a one page letter Mr Skelhorn wrote to the Chief Constable of Lancashire on 19 March 1970 about Sir Cyril, who died in September 2010.

In it, he stated: "I do not consider that if proceedings for indecent assault were to be taken against Smith, there would be a reasonable prospect of conviction."

Nazir Afzal, chief prosecutor for the CPS in the North West, has now accepted that this "way of thinking bears little resemblance to how such cases are assessed today".

"The decision made by the CPS in 1970 would not be made today," he admitted.

The Lancashire Police investigation centred on offences committed between 1961 and 1965 when the boys were either living at Cambridge House Children's Home or were "dependent on Cyril Smith for either employment, financial support or some sort of guardianship", said Mr Afzal.

New allegations

He confirmed that when the CPS carried out a review of the case in 1998, it was decided no proceedings would be brought against the MP, because he had been told in 1970 that he would not be charged, a decision that could only be reversed if new evidence was unearthed.

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Lancashire Police investigate allegations in 1969 that Sir Cyril Smith indecently assaulted eight boys at Cambridge House, a privately-run hostel in Rochdale.

The Director of Public Prosecutions advises Lancashire Police in 1970 against prosecution, saying the allegations are "without corroboration".

Despite a 1998 review finding there is enough evidence against Sir Cyril, the decision not to charge him cannot be reversed without new evidence.

A further review the following year decides again there is no new evidence to reopen the case.

Both The Crown Prosecution Service and Greater Manchester Police say in November 2012 that the late MP should have been charged.

The original decision not to proceed was down to the fact there was no independent corroboration of the alleged victims' evidence, the CPS said.

"[But] victims of historical sexual abuse are entitled to justice, and prosecutions that would not have been attempted in the past are now brought successfully," the CPS said.

GMP has worked extensively with the Lancashire force since new allegations against Sir Cyril emerged last month, and has confirmed it has taken "overall command" of the investigation.

Assistant Chief Constable Steve Heywood said: "We are now in a position to say that on three separate occasions, files were passed to first the DPP and then the CPS containing details of abuse committed by Smith, but on each occasion no prosecution was pursued.

"We believe that if the same evidence was presented to the CPS today there would have been a very realistic prospect that Smith would have been charged with a number of indecent assaults, and that the case would have been brought to trial."

Blue Plaque removed

He added: "Smith cannot be charged or convicted posthumously. From the overwhelming evidence we have, it is right and proper we should publicly recognise that young boys were sexually and physically abused, and we will offer them as much support as they need should they wish to speak to us."

Lancashire Councillor Alan Neal, who revealed in October that he was physically abused as a boy, by the MP, said: "This is good news for all of those boys who have suffered for so long over the years."

Investigations were stepped up two weeks ago when current Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk (Labour) made a parliamentary statement, calling for a new police inquiry.

Rochdale Council has removed a blue plaque to Sir Cyril from the town hall as a "neutral act to prevent vandalism".

ACC Heywood also said the force will investigate "any evidence that anyone was complicit in the abuse that is still alive today."

Sir Cyril's family said: "The allegations are not new and were investigated by Lancashire Police, Greater Manchester Police and the DPP.

"We cannot comment on why the DPP took the decision not to bring charges at the time or on subsequent occasions.

"We have no wish to be involved with any further trial by media, but we will fully co-operate with any further investigation conducted by the police and/or the CPS."

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Amy Winehouse play is cancelled

27 November 2012 Last updated at 12:20 GMT A posthumous compilation album Lioness: Hidden Treasures was released in December 2011 A play about the late singer Amy Winehouse set to debut in Denmark in January 2013 has been cancelled.

Amy, written by a group of 11 Danish playwrights, was due to open on 30 January in the 220-capacity Royal Theatre in central Copenhagen.

The singer's estate has blocked the use of her materials in the production, which had been given the green light by Danish copyright agency Koda.

Chris Goodman said the family never gave their permission to use her music.

At the time the production was announced, a spokesperson for the family confirmed they had nothing to do with the production.

Koda had previously granted permission for Denmark's Royal Theatre to perform the piece in the Red Room space.

A painting of Amy Winehouse by Marlene Dumas is displayed at the National Portrait Gallery

Spokesman Nicolaj Hylten-Cavallius said: "We acted in good faith when we gave them the permission for the performance.

"We believed that the format, a theatre play, was okay. We were told by her father and the lawyers around him that we can forget all about the rights for the music, the photos, branding and everything."

Due to feature music from the singer's two studio albums Frank and the multi-Grammy-winning Back To Black, the company's production was based on interviews, acceptance speeches, concerts, Winehouse's letters and newspaper articles.

According to Koda, her father Mitch Winehouse gave no reasons for objecting to the use of any of her material.

Meanwhile, a painting of Amy Winehouse has joined images of Sir Winston Churchill and the Queen on display at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

Amy-Blue by Marlene Dumas was painted shortly after Winehouse died from alcohol poisoning, at the age of 27, in July last year.

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