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FORENSIC science students at Lady Hawkins’ School in Kington had to investigate the scene a break in, murder and a suspected drugs lab.

Tests on meat are to be carried out at businesses across the city amid a growing concern over food content. Butchers, cafes, restaurants, food processors, wholesalers and shops selling meat are to come under the scrutiny of Leicester City Council's health inspectors. City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said: "Recent national stories about the horsemeat scandal and the findings of pork in halal lamb burgers in city schools has undoubtedly caused concern to city residents, and many people may now be questioning how confident they can be about the food we eat. "This can also be damaging to reputable manufacturers and suppliers. We recognise that small retailers cannot undertake the extensive testing that supermarkets can. "By carrying out this in-depth investigation, we will get a clear picture about the standards of meat on sale locally and help restore consumer confidence." It is the biggest meat-sampling programme ever undertaken in the city, with the aim of getting a better picture of the quality and standard of meat and meat products on sale in Leicester. The investigation will include over 100 samples and is likely to take about three months to complete. A report on the investigation will be made public upon completion. Adrian Russell, city council director of environment and enforcement services, said: "We will be looking to target those products most at risk from adulteration. These will mainly be products that are less likely to have been subject to testing undertaken nationally or by major supermarkets. "This is the biggest food-sampling programme we have ever undertaken, and we are very keen to ensure that any companies that are knowingly supplying fraudulently labelled foods will be brought to justice." A spokesman for one city wholesaler and processor of beef, pork, lamb and poultry said: "We supply to retail chains nationally, national food service companies and ready meal manufacturers. "We test anyway, we have done since the horsemeat affair, to make sure our customers have confidence that they're getting what they think they're getting. "A lot of places deal with multi species and it is impossible that tiny traces of the DNA of one meat can never totally be removed from another in a multi-species environment no matter how much you clean." "What the council is planning is a good idea, but it depends how vigorous they're going to be. There are manufacturers and retailers out there who don't have the same vigorous standards." Alan Walker, owner of Clays Butchers in Cheapside, in the city centre, said: "I think it's good, it's exactly what they should have done years ago.We are a fresh meat butchers selling beef, lamb, chicken, pork etc, there is no cooking or ready meal processes carried out here, everything we serve is fresh. "I think people need reassurance. Independent shops like ours have seen an increase in footfall since the horsemeat scandal." Shaf Islam, owner of Chutney Ivy restaurant, in Halford Street said:"We have been buying our meat fresh from local butchers whose trade has rocketed. I find their quality to be a lot more assured than going to one of the bigger chains. " I feel it is what is needed to assure the public and hopefully something like this will put more confidence into consumers." Deepak Shah, owner of the Lucky Supermarket in Hinckley Road, Leicester, said:"We don't sell any fresh meat, we just buy packaged meat form a trusted wholesaler. "Things should be checked before they get to the customer, but we don't have the resources as a small business so I think this is a good idea." The action comes as Leicester City Council begins its own statutory investigation into halal burgers removed from city schools earlier this year. City Barrister Kamal Adatia said: "Leicester City Council is now undertaking its own investigation into this matter. We cannot make any further comment as this may prejudice any future legal proceedings."

The Queen Elizabeth Humanities College will open its doors on Tuesday June 11 to welcome year five students for a taster day.

Defence giant BAE Systems has been ordered to pay almost £350,000 in fines and costs after a worker died when he was crushed by a 145-tonne metal press at one of its sites, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed.

Belfast Giants announce the signing of Canadian defenceman Calvin Elfring for the 2013/14 season.

WORLD champion boxer Carl Froch is supporting a new HIV awareness campaign in the city. Froch is supporting the national charity Saving Lives, which has joined forces with Nottingham doctors to bring a clear message to the public – HIV testing saves lives. Posters and leaflets featuring images of Froch and other athletes, including Premiership footballers and London 2012 medal-winners, will be appearing in GP practices across the city. "HIV can be symptomless for a long time," said Dr Immy Ahmed, Consultant in Sexual Health at Nottingham City Hospital "That means it's very easy for people not to be diagnosed until it's too late for today's life-saving treatments to have their best effect. People are still dying of HIV in the UK – but only because they test too late." Nottingham has one of the highest rates of late diagnosis of HIV in the country – nearly three quarters of people diagnosed with HIV test too late to get the most out of treatment. Saving Lives works with doctors nationwide to raised awareness of HIV testing, and combat the myths and stigma which still surround HIV. "If people like me who are in the public eye can attract attention to a topic which people might otherwise ignore, that can only be a good thing," says Carl Froch, who has signed up as a Saving Lives ambassador. Dr Steve Taylor is an HIV Specialist at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Medical Director of Saving Lives said: "There's still a lot of stigma around HIV. "One of the things our campaigns and sporting advocates help do is correct some commonly-held, out-dated myths that perpetuate this stigma which make the lives of people living with HIV very difficult." The campaign features striking imagery of sporting stars including Froch, Aston Villa star striker Darren Bent, and London 2012 medal-winner Sally Walton. Material promoting HIV testing will be appearing in GP practices across Nottingham, directing people to HIV testing services in the city. There will also be an effort in the city's prisons. "The message is simple, really," said Froch. "Just get tested; it could save your life."

The organisers of the Bilderberg Meeting will help cover the cost of policing their upcoming meeting in The Grove.

Wildlife and a woodland environment are due to benefit from the redevelopment of a hospital says its trust.

THE Dementia Community Roadshow will visit Tesco in Belmont, Hereford, on Thursday and Friday between 10am and 4pm.

The head of the NHS in England Sir David Nicholson, who was criticised over the Stafford Hospital scandal, says he will step down from the post next year.

An £8.5m pool complex is set to be built in Oxford after a legal bid by residents to have the land awarded Town Green status is abandoned.

Manager Greg Abbott is confident three of four out-of-contract Carlisle players will join Josh Todd in re-signing.

Wild child rocker Pete Doherty is coming to Bedford and news of his appearance has proved very popular with gig-goers.

    

Keanu Reeves has revealed he made Man Of Tai Chi because "it was a story he wanted to tell", but admitted directing wasn't easy.

Heather Graham reminisced about making the first Hangover film as she attended the premiere of the latest movie in the franchise.

Marion Cotillard stole the show at the premiere of her new film Blood Ties in Cannes in a multi-coloured Dior gown.

Russia is investigating an alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber's on-off relationship appears to be on again, after they were caught on camera sharing a kiss backstage at the Billboard awards.

Experts found "very strong evidence" of burnt human skull remains at the home of the man accused of murdering April Jones, a jury has heard.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis is set to leave the club after almost seven years in charge, according to a Stoke Sentinel report.