police on an unrelated matter in 2016 and it was traced to dna samples taken from the body of janet comminsd. the family ofjanet commins were in court today to hear the sentencing and it is clear that although the crime was 40 years ago, they have still lost none of the pain that they feel. a spokesman for north wales police made a statement on the case and spoke of the difficulties involved in securing a conviction. this was a very challenging and complicated and emotionally charged investigation. i would like to publicly acknowledge the family of janet and the public and the friends and the community and our partners for their understanding and their patience and support during what must have been an unimaginably difficult time. the methodical re—examination of case papers, exhibits and witnesses after 40 years has proved very testing and i am gratefulfor the dedication and professionalism of the investigating officers and crown prosecution service, who have worked tirelessly since new evidence came to light last year. although a previous trial and conviction proved testing, recently obta

stephen huff who's 58, was found guilty of killing janet commins, after his dna was taken in relationenager was originally jailed for her death. the head of easyjet, carolyn mccall, is to be itv‘s new chief executive. she'd been at the airline for seven years, and will take over the running of the commercial broadcaster early next year. a 16—year—old boy has appeared in court charged over a series of acid attacks in east london. the teenager who can't be named for legal reasons, is accused of grievous bodily harm with intent, robbery, and possessing a weapon designed to discharge a noxious liquid. that's a summary of the news, newsday is coming up at midnight — now on bbc news it's time for newsnight, and tonight's programme contains some strong language. is this government in the uk right now hanging on, needing time, and trying to get a grip? with big announcements on schools and transport today, the conservatives are projecting themselves as full of purpose, getting on with business. but tomorrow theresa may will read the riot act to the cabinet, telling them to stop the brexit bac

stephen hough was found guilty of the manslaughter of 15 year old janet commins in flint in north wales matched that retained from the crime scene. sian lloyd has more. it's taken more than a0 years forjanet's family to learn the truth about her killer. the 15—year—old had choked during an horrific and sustained sex attack. today former soldier stephen hough was brought to court to be sentenced. he'd lied to police when originally questioned back in 1976, and continued to deny his guilt when he was arrested last year. stephen, are you responsible for those injuries? no comment. do you understand what i'm saying today with respect to those injuries? i do. are you responsible for those injuries? no comment. stephen hough had watched while another man, 18—year—old noeljones — an illiterate scrap metal dealer — was jailed for the killing. he served six years in prison. he told the jury in this trial he had been innocent, and had confessed to janet‘s manslaughter following police pressure at the time. if he's to clear his name, he'll have to appeal that conviction. janet‘s family say they be

stephen hough, who's 58, was found guilty of killing janet commins, after his dna was taken in relationled for her death. a 16—year—old boy has appeared in court in stratford, charged over a series of acid attacks in east london. the teenager, who can't be named for legal reasons, is accused of grievous bodily harm with intent, robbery, and possessing a weapon designed to discharge a noxious liquid. the head of easyjet, carolyn mccall, is to be itv‘s new chief executive. she'd been at the airline for seven years, and will take over the running of the commercial broadcaster early next year. police in manchester say a suspected arson attack at a mosque in the city is being treated as a hate crime. five fire engines tackled the blaze at the nasfat islamic centre last night — a prayer room was damaged. 0ur correspondent elaine dunkley reports from manchester. the nasfat islamic centre set on fire, parts of the mosque turned to ash and classrooms destroyed. luckily no one was inside. investigators searched for clues as to who was responsible while worshippers were forced to pray in the car p

stephen hough killed janet commins in flint in north wales in 1976.six years for the crime. hough will be sentenced at a later date. train drivers working for southern rail have announced strike action in a row about pay. members of the aslef union, who are already in a dispute with the firm about driver—only operated trains, have voted to walk out in august. southern‘s parent firm was fined £13 million this morning for poor performance, during a period which saw a number of strikes and disruptions. gaer natalia veselnitskaya. an aristocrat has been jailed for posting menacing messages online about a prominent brexit campaigner. rhodri philipps, the 11th viscount st davids, offered £5,000 to anyone who would kill gina miller after she won a legal challenge saying parliament had to be consulted about brexit. he was sent to prison for 12 weeks. it's being hailed as the biggest shake—up of ambulance response times in england in a0 years. at the moment, when an urgent 999 call is received, the call handlers have to decide within 60 seconds whether or not

stephen hough was found guilty of the manslaughter of 15—year—old janet commins in flint in north waleswales correspondent sian lloyd has more. it's taken more than 40 years forjanet‘s family to learn the truth about her killer. the 15—year—old had choked during an horrific and sustained sex attack. today former soldier stephen hough was brought to court to be sentenced. he'd lied to police when originally questioned back in 1976, and continued to deny his guilt when he was arrested last year. stephen, are you responsible for those injuries? no comment. do you understand what i'm saying today with respect to those injuries? i do. are you responsible for those injuries? no comment. stephen hough had watched while another man, 18—year—old noeljones — an illiterate scrap metal dealer — was jailed for the killing. he served six years in prison. he told the jury in this trial he had been innocent, and had confessed to janet's manslaughter following police pressure at the time. if he's to clear his name, he'll have to appeal that conviction. janet's family say they believe justice has been do