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Explore the flora at Chennai’s agri-horticultural society, now taken over by the Tamil Nadu government

With the Agri-Horticultural Society losing possession of its wonderfully green land on Cathedral Road, we take a look at the rich flora and bits of history the society leaves behind. Its subsequent connection with Semmozhi Poonga will now foster richer variety of plant species

The Hindu

Man who killed wife with hammer to be released automatically after half sentence

Now the mother of Joanna Simpson is to meet justice secretary to discuss concerns that Robert Brown will not face a parole board

Wales Online

Family to meet new Justice Secretary over release of daughter’s killer

Robert Brown killed Joanna Simpson in their family home in October 2010.

The Independent UK

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GMB's Susanna Reid forced to apologise as guest awkwardly corrects her live on air

Susanna Reid was forced to apologise live on air on Good Morning Britain today when she made a slip-up and was corrected by the guest over her blunder

Daily Mirror

The killing of Joanna Simpson: she was bludgeoned and buried by her husband. Why is he being set free?

Robert Brown was given a 26-year sentence in 2011. But he is due to be released in November, without parole or risk assessment. What does this case tell us about attitudes towards domestic homicides?

The Guardian - UK

Florida Lottery winner bagged $30million but his murdered body was under concrete three years later

Abraham Lee Shakespeare won the Florida Lotto jackpot in 2006, three years later he vanished before he was found shot buried underneath concrete in the garden of an acquaintance's house

Daily Mirror

Raab considers intervening over release of Joanna Simpson’s killer

Robert Brown killed the 46-year-old with a claw hammer in their family home in October 2010.

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Shocking CCTV footage of Selfridges brawl where two men were stabbed

Shocking footage of an outbreak of violence at the world-famous Selfridges department store in which two men were stabbed has been released for the first time.

Evening Standard

Heartbroken mum fears daughter's 'foul' killer husband will 'seek revenge' after release

Diana Parkes has asked Dominic Raab to block the early release of her daughter's killer Robert Brown, who bludgeoned her to death with a hammer in 2010

Daily Mirror

Selfridges shoppers ‘in fear’ during violent brawl, court hears

A mannequin was hurled across the world-famous Selfridges department store on Oxford Street during a bout of violence

Evening Standard

Carrie Johnson reveals fears over release of serial rapist John Worboys

Johnson backing campaign by family of Joanna Simpson against proposed release of her killer Robert Brown

The Guardian - UK

Carrie Johnson recalls Worboys fears at campaign to block killer pilot release

British Airways captain Robert Brown bludgeoned his wife Ms Simpson to death with a claw hammer in their family home in October 2010.

The Independent UK

Family call on Dominic Raab to review plan to release pilot who killed wife

Mother of Joanna Brown, who was bludgeoned to death by husband Robert, says she ‘fears for women’

The Guardian - UK

Family blast 'nonsensical' plan to release British Airways pilot who killed his wife with claw hammer

Robert Brown was jailed for 26 years in 2010

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The Independent UK

Family fearful over ‘nonsensical’ prison release of pilot who killed his wife

British Airways captain Robert Brown admitted manslaughter on the ground of diminished responsibility.

The Guardian - UK

A man who killed his wife with a hammer is set to be released. With probation in tatters, who will protect us?

Joanna Simpson’s family are right to be worried – too many violent offenders slip through the cracks of a service that is there to keep us safe, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

ABC News

Charges upgraded to murder after alleged taxi rank attack on Toowoomba man Robert Brown

An 18-year-old and two 17-year-olds had been initially charged with grievous bodily harm over the alleged incident that saw Toowoomba man Robert Brown eventually succumb to his injuries in hospital.

ABC News

Toowoomba community tells of robberies, threats and fear to leave home as police commissioner acknowledges crime spike

Harrowing stories of Queensland pensioners being mugged at ATMs, youths roaming the streets with machetes and children being too scared to leave home have been aired at a town hall meeting.

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The Guardian - AU

Two people injured and one charged after alleged shooting in Toowoomba

Queensland police charge 18-year-old woman with multiple firearm-related offences ahead of community safety forum

ABC News

Toowoomba man Robert Brown, 75, dies from injuries after alleged assault at taxi rank last week

Robert Brown, 75, is being remembered for his wonderful smile, after he died from injuries suffered when he was allegedly pushed from behind.

Manchester Evening News

Killer grins in dock as he’s found guilty of stabbing man to death in street

Benjamin Bibby and Andrew Wilcock will be sentenced to life in prison

Daily Record

Lanarkshire councillor hits out at IndyRef2 proposal, calling it 'a vanity referendum'

Rutherglen South councillor Robert Brown was unimpressed

Chicago Sun-Times

Vote for pot company’s plan to set up at old Rainforest Cafe drags out

The vote for the weed shop was held up Friday night amid a resident’s presentation and constant questioning of the pot firm and its experts who testified at the Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals.

Chicago Sun-Times

David and Goliath battle brewing over clouted company’s bid to set up a weed shop inside old Rainforest Cafe

“The neighborhood has just gone to pot,” said Robert Brown, who has questioned the legality of the proposal and has organized neighbors who feel another dispensary could tank property values and further drive up crime.

Daily Record

South Lanarkshire Council shares tips to help locals get through winter

A range of helpful tips have been shared by the council.

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