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HEART-BROKEN grandparents could be handed a legal right to see their grandkids after a family split, we can reveal. A revamp of divorce law is being considered by Ministers to ensure visiting rights are allowed following a painful divorce. Justice officials are also examining contact time between grandparents and youngsters even after parents separating. Campaigners are demanding a change to the law that would establish certainty that grandparents are not victims of a divorce. Elderly relatives have been probed by cops for harassment for sending birthday cards and gifts to loved ones. Around two thousand applications are made by cut off family members to see younger relatives each year as they have no automatic rights. But they have to first apply to a court for access and then apply for a “child arrangement order”. Tory MP Nigel Huddleston last night said: “There are many innocent parties who bear the cost of a divorce. It’s right that Ministers are seriously … [Read more...] about Grandparents could be handed a legal right to see their grandchildren after a family split

AN IRANIAN asylum seeker who raped a teenager has been spared deportation - after he used social media to falsely convert to Christianity. The Muslim man, 38, who illegally came to the UK twelve years ago was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment after raping a 17-year-old girl in 2012. But a judge has ruled that deporting him now following his release would be a breach of his human rights. Upper Tribunal Judge Louis Kopieczek ruled that his 850 twitter posts quoting the Bible and Christian theology placed him at risk of persecution if he was sent back to Iran. But it was acknowledged in the Court of Appeal hearing that his religious conversion was part of a ploy to avoid deportation. The judge said "In all the circumstances, I am satisfied that the appellant has established that there is a real risk that on his return he would be questioned about the details of his asylum claim.” The ruling added that this could be a breach under the European Convention on Human Rights … [Read more...] about Iranian rapist dodged deportation after faking a conversion to Christianity on Twitter

Stephen Jamieson claims the new roundabout outside his home has made his driveway unsafe to exit. Picture Victoria Pertusa Archant A “dangerous” new roundabout in Horsford has left people fearful of exiting their driveways. Stephen Jamieson, outside his home in Horsford. Picture: Victoria PertusaResidents and councillors have raised concern about the junction which was built by David Wilson Homes on Holt Road earlier this year.They say the decision to build the roundabout off-centre from the 40mph road has left people living nearby unable to leave their homes safely.Stephen Jamieson, 62, who has lived on Holt Road for more than 40 years, said: “It’s unbelievable.“You can’t see the cars coming round the new roundabout, so when you pull out [from the driveway] you have to just go for it. You have no choice.Stephen Jamieson claims the new roundabout outside his home has made his driveway unsafe to exit. Picture Victoria Pertusa“My concern is we … [Read more...] about ‘The whole thing is a mess’