THERE are times and cases when the law looks foolish and ineffectual.
The case of Lily Finlay's death is one of those.
Knocked over and mugged by a hooded gang while out with a friend, 87-year-old Lily never recovered.
Despite the fact that a young girl confessed to being part of the group that planned the attack, no-one has ever been brought to justice for her de
ath.
The Crown Prosecution Service say that, despite the confession, on oath, at Lily's inquest, they cannot get enough evidence to press charges.
We can only suppose that a full and proper investigation was carried out, no lead or evidence missed, and a case against any of the gang simply impossible to build.
For the sake of Lily and the future safety of every other old person who ventures out of their home we have to hope so.
Super-buses to beat our cars?PLANS to run super-buses between Rotherham and Sheffield are to be welcomed.
If councils and the Government want to get us out of our cars and onto public transport we need more schemes like this.
The Bus Rapid Transport system - a hybrid of bus and tram that runs on special tracks - would cost £40million to introduce, rather than £100million to extend Supertram.
A half hour commute between the two centres at peak times is just the kind of breakthrough the area needs in rapid transport.
Sensible ticket prices and regular services would surely make the system a hit with commuters.
Theo-nly won one! THEO Walcott is on top of the world after a World Cup hat-trick against Croatia last night.
Contrast the nation's gloom at not qualifying for Euro 2008 with the euphoria of the 4-1 win - we're all instantly dreaming of World Cup glory.
When will we ever learn?
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