A teenage boy who died after falling from a boat which was heading from Mudeford to the Isle of Wight has been named as Charlie Hutton from Surrey.

The 14 year olds' parents have paid tribute to their son saying he was "beautiful and talented". 

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The man accused of killing 12 people during a shooting rampage in an American
cinema has appeared in court for the first time.

James Holmes didn't speak during the brief hearing in Denver.
         
Authorities say the 24-year-old is refusing to cooperate with detectives.

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The police watchdog won't investigate the case of an elderly  couple who lay dead in their car for up to 10 days following a landslide at the Beaminster Tunnel.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission decided Dorset police did nothing wrong.

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And, Sir Chris Hoy will be Team GB's flag-bearer for the London 2012 opening ceremony on Friday.

The rest of the British squad voted for the four-time Olympic gold medal winning cyclist to take on the role.