Campaigning MP dies after jogging collapse
THE Labour MP Paul Goggins has died, aged 60, a week after he
collapsed while jogging. He had represented Wythenshawe and Sale
East in the House of Commons since 1997. Mr Goggins, a Roman
Catholic, was a former director of Church Action on Poverty, and
was prominent in the Christian Socialist Movement. Obituary to
follow.
Priest pleads guilty on pornography
THE Priest-in-Charge of the parishes of Seacombe and Poulton, on
Merseyside, the Revd Ian Hughes, has pleaded guilty to possessing
more than 8000 indecent images and films of children. At Liverpool
Crown Court on 3 January, Mr Hughes admitted 16 counts of
possessing child pornography. Sentencing was adjourned until 28
January.
Former Songs of Praise presenter
dies
GEOFFREY WHEELER (right), best known for presenting
Songs of Praise for more than 20 years, has died aged 83.
Mr Wheeler also presented the TV schools quiz show Top of the
Form, from 1962 to 1965, and devised the concept for ITV's
Winner Takes All. He died on 30 December after a long
illness, and is survived by his son, daughter, and four
grandchildren.