Midnight PlumbersThe latest news from the Midnight Plumbers.Prince William's girlfriend in photo fury- March 29, 2007 Prince William's girlfriend Kate Middleton has made a formal complaint over a photograph which appeared in today's Daily Mirror. Ms Middleton wrote to the Press Complaints Commission demanding action be taken over the photograph which she said made her "look a bit fat". Ms Middleton, who has the backing of Buckingham Palace over the issue said that the Mirror's photographer was in breach of Clause 4 of the Code of Practice which strictly outlaws photographs of any of the prince's girlfriend's...http://www.midnightplumbers.com/cgi-bin/coranto/viewnews.cgi?id=EEZVElkyEZiOrOiZQh A band named Sue- March 21, 2007 Hit 1970s pop band The Bay City Rollers are suing their record company, claiming they are owed millions of dollars in unpaid royalties. The Scottish group says Arista Records has withheld payments from album sales, merchandise, commercials, film rights and ringtones during the last 25 years. The five original Rollers - Les McKeown, Eric Faulkner, Ian Rankin, Alan Longmuir and Derek Longmuir - have struggled since their heyday with only bestselling author Rankin going on to a further media...http://www.midnightplumbers.com/cgi-bin/coranto/viewnews.cgi?id=EEZuuAVEVFgPtfYBMm John Inman's brilliant Korea- March 8, 2007 Actor John Inman, most famous for the comedy Are You Being Served, has died in London aged 71. Inman made his name in the 1970s show as Mr Humphries, whose catchphrase "I'm free!" entered popular culture. Inman's agent today paid tribute to the Korean War hero who won the Victoria Cross before taking up a career in acting. Archie Drake recalled how Mr Inman was always reluctant to speak about his wartime adventures and how he would often say "what happened in Korea, stays in Korea". Inman was..http://www.midnightplumbers.com/cgi-bin/coranto/viewnews.cgi?id=EEZFFZFEZEFqOlXhaP Till immigrants do us part- March 7, 2007 Home Secretary John Reid has launched a crackdown on "foreigners who come to the UK and steal our benefits". Mr Reid says that the plan is intended to stop illegal immigrants getting housing, healthcare or work. He added that the new measures would also prevent immigrants from gaining access to justice or enjoying the famed British sense of fair play. They will also be denied food, clean water, shelter from the rain, Channel 5 and free gifts with breakfast cereals. Mr Reid would not be drawn on.http://www.midnightplumbers.com/cgi-bin/coranto/viewnews.cgi?id=EEZFklZFEAblcJpadU Buy one jury get one free- March 2, 2007 The High Court has ruled that a jury should hear the inquest into the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed rather than deputy royal coroner Baroness Butler-Sloss sitting alone. The decision has been welcomed by Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed who said it was a victory for British justice and common sense. "This is wonderful news mate," he said. "Twelve good men and ladies can decide on what happened to my son and his lovely bride-to-be, mother of my grandchildren, sweetheart of the nation,.http://www.midnightplumbers.com/cgi-bin/coranto/viewnews.cgi?id=EEZklVZAFALxqLPWJq |