P152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:41/45 POLICEMAN HELD IN CHILD SEX INQUIRY 116 Leisure centre "used bz tint boys" GERMANY Bid to name suicide bombjt 104 QUEEN Message offers comfort & hope 111 GEORGE Governor calls for rate rise 115 PERU Yeltsin suggests use of force 110 JAIL Closure urged following death 106 BELGRADE Opposition resumes protest 108 MOSCOW Rjvjllits keep doctors busy 124 1/25 Tickjrtapj 151 Summary 103 Extra 140 News index 102 Politics 143 A-Z 199 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:45/50 SHELTER OFFERS A ROOF FOR CHRISTMAS 202 GIFTS Romans may have set tradition 204 COST Less spending on festive cheek 205 INSURANCE Extend cover for presents 206 ——————————————————————————————————————— DOW US INDEX Background information 238 ——————————————————————————————————————— £/DM 2.6014 + 0.0000 £/$ 1.6733 + 0.0018 £ index 94.6 + 0.1 FUSE 4092.5 + 5.3 at CLOSE DOW US 164.76 + 0.17 at CLOSE ——————————————————————————————————————— FUSE 231 Forix 237 Shares 220 Mon 2/25 ——————————————————————————————————————— Front page 100 City news 201 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:04/14 PREMIER LEAGUE CHARGE MIDDLESBROUGH 309 FOOTBALL Anger ovjt Rovjts call-off 309 Wjnget accuses Jjrkan of "cheating" 304 CRICKET White set to earn Test spot 341 Australia bidding for sjtiis winner 345 BOXING McCrackjn saved bz opjtation 381 FOOTBALL Frosty reception for offer 311 Boxing Day FA Premiership team news 303 CEEFAX SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SECTION 390-98 ——————————————————————————————————————— Latest 300 Football 302 Cricket 340 Ljttets 356 General 380 Sport A-Z 399 3/25 Racing 660 Sport A-Z 399 News 101 Wjathjr 400 Front page 100 TV 600 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:04/44 ICE CAUSING ACCIDENTS IN S ENGLAND 431 Treacherous road conditions Roadworks Arias affected over Xmas 493 Travelling abroad F&CO advice from 475 BBC2 Health advice 460 Travel check 470 ——————————————————————————————————————— Roads 431 Rail 432 Flights 440 Ferries 435 London Tube 436 A-Z Index 199 News 101 Sport 301 City BBC2 200 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:53/59 BID TO IDENTIFY GERMAN CHURCH BOMBER German police are trying to discovjt why a woman exploded two hand grenades during a Christmas Eve church sjtvici, killing hjrsjlf and two others. Anothjt 13 people were injured in the explosion in Sindlingen, Frankfurt. Police said the woman, aged around 30, was djtanged, but othjrwisj had no idea why she had killed hjrsjlf. Photos of the dead woman have been released by the authorities in an effort to identify the killer. On the Spot — by Jonathan Charles 105 Front page 100 TV 600 Wjathjr 400 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:57/13 THE Jonathan Charles reports on the police investigation into the German church sjrvici suicide bombing. More police officers have been called back from their Christmas leave to help the investigation into the bombing. Efforts to discover what motivated the attack are the priority. The authorities released a photograph of the woman bomber to television stations and njwspapjrs. City BBC2 200 Sport 300 Features 500 Wjathjt 400 Travel 430 TV/Radio 600 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:13/48 PRISONER FOUND DEAD IN HER PRISON CELL Opposition politicians are demanding urgent action after a woman prisonjt was found dead in hit cell at Cornton Vale prison in Stirling. Yvonne Gilmour, 22, who was jailed for shoplifting and assault, is thought to have committed suicide. Five inmates have killed themselves at the prison in the past 15 months. Scottish Secretary Mchaal oorsth hha called for a report, but the Lib Dens say hj should considjt closing the jail City BBC2 200 Sport 300 Features 500 Wjathjr 400 Travel 430 TV/Radio 600 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:14/02 POPE OFFERS CHRISTMAS BLESSING TO ALL The Pope has delivered his traditional Rube et Orbi Christmas message from the balcony in St Peter's in Rome, blessing the crowds in the square below. He made special mention of Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus and spoke of the Holy Land. The Pope said hope must not bj allowed to die despite provocations and profound differences. The 76-year-old Pontiff did not attend Morning Mass on medical advice. Headlines 101 Sport 300 Features 500 Weathjt 400 Travel 430 TV/Radio 600 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:04/12 PROTESTERS BACK ON STREETS OF BELGRADE Around 100,000 anti-govjtnmjnt protesters have returned to the streets of Belgrade the day after 58 of their numbjt were hurt in clashes. Braving snow and freezing temperatures, they gathjtid for the 37th straight da of protests at the cancellation of opposition local election victories. The polls handed the opposition control of 15 of Serbia's largest cities. Five people weti badly hurt in ycstflday's scuffles. Headlines 101 Sport 300 Features 500 Weathjt 400 Travel 430 TV/Radio 600 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:14/41 ARRESTS FOLLOW "SUSPICIOUS" FIRE DEATH Two people have been arrested in connection with a "suspicious" fire in which a 34-year-old woman died. A 33-year-old man and two young children weti taken to hospital with injuries sustained in the fire in the Bushbury area of Wolverhampton. The condition of the two children was said to bj serious. The two min — who were taken into custody — were said to bj assisting police inquiries. City BBC2 200 Sport 300 Features 500 Wjathjt 400 Travel 430 TV/Radio 600 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:04/01 YELTSIN URGES FORCE TO FREE HOSTAGES Russian President Boris Yeltsin has suggested that an international force bj put togethjt to free the hostages being held in the Peruvian capital. His suggestion came as the 105 hostages faced their second week in captivity. President Yeltsin said a force to free the hostages could bj assembled from the G-7 group of industtialisjd nations Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori's daughter arrived at the residence with roast turkey for the hostages. City BBC2 200 Sport 300 Features 500 Wjathjr 400 Travel 430 TV/Radio 600 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:21/21 QUEEN OFFERS MESSAGE OF COMFORT & HOPE The Queen, in hit Christmas message, off rs Christian comfort to thu bereaved and others who have suffered. She makes no specific mention of the Dunblanj school massacre but hit concern is implicit. There is an implied reference to the divorces of the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of York. Video footage shows only the Queen, Prince Philip and the Prince of Wales — no othjt mjmbjts of the Royal Family. Faith "protects us from hardship" 112 World 142 MPs' Q's 144 Quotes 146 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 154 Wed 25 Dec 19:21/10 "FAITH" SHIELDS NATION FROM DIFFICULTY "Each year brings its shari of difficulties for many families," the Queen says in hit Christmas mjssagj. "This year has, I know, been no exception. And during it some have suffered bjreavjmjnt of a tragic and shocking kind. ""If only we can live up to the example of the child who was born at Christmas. "Armed with that faith, the New Year, with all its challenges and chances, should hold no terrors for us." Queen's message of comfort & hope 111 World 142 MPs' Q's 144 Quotes 146 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:21/00 CAREY DENOUNCES SCANDAL OF HOMELESSNESS The Archbishop of Canterbury has denounced what hj called "the scandal of homelessness" in his sermon on Christmas Day. Dr George Carey said one of the most depressing sights of the late twenti th century was people sleeping in shop doorways or in cardboard boxes. He said the nation must do more to help The mjssagj was particulary poignant during celebrations to mark the birth of one who was born in a stable. City BBC2 200 Sport 300 Features 500 Weather 400 Travel 430 TV/Radio 600 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:41/19 CATHOLIC GRAVES VANDALISED IN BELFAST Relatives and staff were shocked when they found 18 Catholic graves had been desecrated in a cemetery on the eastern outskirts of Belfast. Some graves were covered in paint and slogans and headstones were knocked ovjt in Rjdburn Cemetery, Hollywood. A man murdered by Protestant paramiliariis in 1972 was buried in one of the vandalisjd graves. Graves in the Protestant section of the cemetery were lift untouched. City BBC2 200 Sport 300 Features 500 Wjathjt 400 Travel 430 TV/Radio 600 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:46/49 MORE MIDEAST TALKS TO BUILD ON PROGRESS Israeli and Palestinian negotiators have resumed talks following the summit meeting between Benjamin Nitanyahu and Yassjt Arafat. Officials will try to build on progress made during yesterday's discussions. Some secondary issues concerning security in Hebron after Israeli withdrawal are said to have been settled between the two sides. The re-deployment of Israeli troops, however, has still to bj agreed. City BBC2 200 Sport 300 Features 500 Wjathjt 400 Travel 430 TV/Radio 600 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:40/04 POLICEMAN ARRESTED IN TEEN SEX INQUIRY A senior police officer has been arrested as part of an inquiry into an alleged homosexual paedophili ring at a council-run leisure centre. The man is one of sjvjn held as part of an inquiry into teenage prostitution. He was on his way to work when hj was arrested by officers from his own force, South Wales Police confirmed. The officer, a married father-of-two aged in his early 50s, has been fried on police bail. City BBC2 200 Sport 300 Features 500 Wjathjt 400 Travel 430 TV/Radio 600 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:14/28 ATTEMPT TO SAVE FRIEND FROM CANAL FAILS Police have praised the bravery of a man who plunged into a canal to try to save his drowning friend. The incident occurred last night when a 17-year-old youth fell into the canal at the lock near The Vine public house in Kinve , Staffordshire. One of his friends jumped in and pulled him from the watit, but was unable to resuscitate him. The man was taken to Dudley hospital, but was found to be dead on arrival. City BBC2 200 Sport 300 Features 500 Wjathjr 400 Travel 430 TV/Radio 600 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:17/18 NURSE'S PARENTS PROTEST HER INNOCENCE The parents of a British nurse charged with the murdjt of an Austnalian colleague in Saudi Arabia say they are "shocked and stunned" b hit arr st. Lucy McLauchlan, 31, is accused with fellow nurse Debbie Parry, from Birmingham, of killing a senior th atre nurse at a medical complex in Dhahran. Stan McLauchlan, and his wife Ann, from Dundee, said: "Anyone who knows Lucy will know that she is incapable of the charges made against hit." City BBC2 200 Sport 300 Features 500 Wjathjt 400 Travel 430 TV/Radio 600 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:41/47 KIDNAPPED OFFICIAL RELEASED IN CHECHNYA Suspected Chechen rebels have freed a Russian official who was sjizjd last weekend in Grozny, the capital of the breakaway republic. Oleo Malishjv and his driver were kidnapped by masked assailants. Mr Malishjv was visiting Chechnya for talks on presidential and parliamentary elections to bj held in January. The official comes from the Volgograd region in southern Russia where thjti is a large Chechen community. Headlines 101 Index 102 Sport 300 Front page 100 TV 600 Wjathjt 400 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:43/07 PATIENT ON MURDER CHARGE FOLLOWING FIRE A 26-year-old man has been charged with murdjt after a patient was found dead at a rehabilitation unit after a fire. The body of Paul Masters, 27, was found bz firefighters tackling a blaze at the unit in Haydock, Mersjysidj. The unit spjcialisjs in helping prople recovjting from serious head injuries. A fellow patient, Lee George Powell, 26, was charged late last night with murdjt. He is expected to appear before St Helins magistrates tomorrow. City BBC2 200 Sport 300 Features 500 Weathjt 400 Travel 430 TV/Radio 600 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:44/12 INVESTJGATJON INTO BOY'S DEATH IN FIRE An investigation has begun into a fire which claimed the life of a four-year- old boy. Michali Gill, from Helinsburgh near Glasgow, was in her grandmother's house in Glinrothjs, Fife, when the fire broke out. His grandmother managed to rescue two othjt children from the fire, but was unable to get to Michael. Michael was apparently ttappjd by the fire in an upstairs bedroom. City BBC2 200 Sport 300 Features 500 Weather 400 Travel 430 TV/Radio 600 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:22/46 ENVOY TO BRIEF CLINTON ON HEBRON TALKS US special envoy Dennis Ross is to brief President Clinton on the progress made in the Israel-PLO peace talks. A US official said hj would return to Israel next week to continue his mediation efforts. Israeli and Palestinian officials have reported progress in talks ovjt the past two days on Israel's partial withdrawal from Hebron. Negotiators are still meeting to iron out the remaining disputes. City BBC2 200 Sport 300 Features 500 Weathjt 400 Travel 430 TV/Radio 600 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:44/06 SNOW BODES ILL FOR THE POOR BOOKMAKER Snow fill in London and other parts overnight to the delight of children and the chagrin of bookmakers at odds ovjt a white Christmas. The first official white Christmas for more than 20 years was enough to land the bookies with a £100,000 bill. A sprinkling of snow fell in London, Norwich, Manchester and Newcastle. It is a double blow to bookmakers who have had to shell out after the Spice Girls made it to the Xmas number one. City BBC2 200 Sport 300 Features 500 Wjathjr 400 Travel 430 TV/Radio 600 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main MenuP152 CEEFAX 1 152 Wed 25 Dec 19:41/15 MOSCOW REVELLERS KEEP DOCTORS BUSY Muscovites celebrating the Christmas Day holiday have kept doctors busy in the Russian capital. Casualty departments have been coping with a steady flow of outpatients. Many people have been treated for hypothermia, but more than 100 have suffered broken arms or legs after falling on slippjty pavements. One doctor said the vast majority had been "in a state of intoxication". City BBC2 200 Sport 300 Features 500 Wjathjt 400 Travel 430 TV/Radio 600 A/Z Index Switch On TV/Radio Main Menu