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'You don't think things like this can happen to you': Parents of April Jones open up about daughter’s murder
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'You don't think things like this can happen to you': Parents of April Jones open up about daughter’s murder

Apr 15th 2015, 1:04 PM 21,953 Views 17 Comments

Paedophile Mark Bridger murdered five-year-old April Jones. He was convicted of her murder and was sentenced to life in prison.

The home of April Jones's killer has been torn down
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The home of April Jones's killer has been torn down

Nov 17th 2014, 2:26 PM 15,470 Views 9 Comments

The five-year-old is believed to have been murdered at the cottage.

Funeral of April Jones takes place in Wales
# RIP
# RIP

Funeral of April Jones takes place in Wales

Sep 26th 2013, 2:32 PM 19,460 Views 37 Comments

Almost a year since her death, the family of April Jones finally lay her to rest in their hometown of Machynlleth.

Here’s What Happened Today: Tuesday
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# News Fix

Here’s What Happened Today: Tuesday

Jul 9th 2013, 10:04 PM 17,123 Views 20 Comments

Everyone’s talking about Youth Defence, property developers and Edward Snowden…

April Jones's killer attacked in prison
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# Slashing

April Jones's killer attacked in prison

Jul 9th 2013, 8:38 AM 17,006 Views 33 Comments

Mark Bridger’s face was slashed with a makeshift knife.

Evening Wrap - May 30th 2013, 4:50 PM
The 5 at 5
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
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Man found guilty of murdering 5-year-old April Jones
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Man found guilty of murdering 5-year-old April Jones

May 30th 2013, 1:46 PM 12,025 Views 28 Comments

The young girl’s body has still never been found, though blood and tiny bone fragments that were a near-perfect DNA match were found at Bridger’s cottage.

Man accused of murdering April Jones (5) kept pictures of her on laptop
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# April Jones

Man accused of murdering April Jones (5) kept pictures of her on laptop

May 16th 2013, 9:45 AM 12,437 Views 0 Comments

The court heard that Mark Bridger had a folder on his computer with images of April and her half-sisters.

Man accused of murdering April Jones 'approached her sister on Facebook'
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Man accused of murdering April Jones 'approached her sister on Facebook'

May 3rd 2013, 8:08 PM 22,867 Views 0 Comments

The court was also shown images of April’s final hours as the trial of 47-year-old Mark Bridger continued.

Suspect says he wishes he remembers what he did with April's body
# Murder Trial
# Murder Trial

Suspect says he wishes he remembers what he did with April's body

May 1st 2013, 4:10 PM 19,060 Views 1 Comment

The trial of suspect Mark Bridger continues.

The Evening Fix… now with added flirty (but ultimately disappointed) rhino
# Need To Know
# Need To Know

The Evening Fix… now with added flirty (but ultimately disappointed) rhino

Apr 30th 2013, 7:50 PM 7,015 Views 0 Comments

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

Evening Wrap - Apr 30th 2013, 4:51 PM
The 5 at 5
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock..
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'Blood and bone fragments' found at home of April Jones murder suspect
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'Blood and bone fragments' found at home of April Jones murder suspect

Apr 30th 2013, 1:32 PM 17,772 Views 0 Comments

The five-year-old has been missing since 1 October 2012. The trial heard bone fragments and blood were found at Bridger’s home.

April Jones abduction: Mark Bridger pleads 'not guilty'
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# Disappearance

April Jones abduction: Mark Bridger pleads 'not guilty'

Jan 14th 2013, 11:45 AM 7,995 Views 0 Comments

The five-year-old has been missing since 1 October 2012.

Search for April Jones continues as parents thank those looking for her
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Search for April Jones continues as parents thank those looking for her

Oct 12th 2012, 8:54 AM 5,784 Views 0 Comments

Coral and Paul Jones met with some of the team who are looking for the five-year-old. Meanwhile, it is being reported that Prince William could join the search.

Good Morning - Oct 9th 2012, 8:38 AM
The 9 at 9
Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…
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Lanterns lit in tribute to missing April Jones
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Lanterns lit in tribute to missing April Jones

Oct 9th 2012, 7:32 AM 5,463 Views 5 Comments

Locals lit the Chinese lanterns to remember the five-year-old, who went missing over a week ago.

Evening Wrap - Oct 8th 2012, 4:41 PM
The 5 at 5
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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April Jones murder suspect “tearful” in court
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April Jones murder suspect “tearful” in court

Oct 8th 2012, 2:00 PM 12,529 Views 0 Comments

Mark Bridger, 46, appeared at Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court charged with the murder of the missing girl.

Good Morning - Oct 8th 2012, 8:50 AM
The 9 at 9
Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…
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Lisa McInerney: Tragic cases don't need a side of victim-blaming
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# Column

Lisa McInerney: Tragic cases don't need a side of victim-blaming

Oct 8th 2012, 7:00 AM 90 Views 51 Comments

Tragedies like those which befell Jill Meagher and April Jones are awful and sad – but some people feel the need to turn them into a morality play.

The Evening Fix... now with added Die Hard
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# Need To Know

The Evening Fix... now with added Die Hard

Oct 7th 2012, 8:00 PM 14,339 Views 8 Comments

Here’s the things we learned, shared and loved today.

Hundreds gather for church service for missing April Jones
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Hundreds gather for church service for missing April Jones

Oct 7th 2012, 2:12 PM 8,233 Views 13 Comments

The search for the missing five-year-old is ongoing as hope of finding her alive fades.

Good Morning - Oct 7th 2012, 8:54 AM
The 9 at 9
Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…
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The Evening Fix... now with added Gangnam Style
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# Need To Know

The Evening Fix... now with added Gangnam Style

Oct 6th 2012, 7:59 PM 15,535 Views 5 Comments

Here’s the things we learned, loved and shared today.

April Jones: Mark Bridger charged with her murder and abduction
# Murder
# Murder

April Jones: Mark Bridger charged with her murder and abduction

Oct 6th 2012, 4:02 PM 27,272 Views 0 Comments

46-year-old Bridger was also charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice. Police in Wales say they remain committed to searching for April.

Police searching for April Jones to hold press conference this afternoon
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Police searching for April Jones to hold press conference this afternoon

Oct 6th 2012, 10:50 AM 10,027 Views 30 Comments

Police are continuing to question Mark Bridger about the 5-year-old’s disappearance as the search for her continues.

Good Morning - Oct 6th 2012, 8:49 AM
The 9 at 9
Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…
10,934 Views 7 Comments
The Evening Fix...now with added Guinness-flavoured crisps
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# Need To Know

The Evening Fix...now with added Guinness-flavoured crisps

Oct 5th 2012, 7:50 PM 8,618 Views 6 Comments

The things we learned, loved and shared today.

Police given more time to question suspect over April Jones disappearance
# Murder
# Murder

Police given more time to question suspect over April Jones disappearance

Oct 5th 2012, 6:23 PM 12,075 Views 30 Comments

Detectives upgraded the investigation to murder earlier today.

Evening Wrap - Oct 5th 2012, 4:50 PM
The 5 at 5
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Police now treating April Jones disappearance as murder investigation
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Police now treating April Jones disappearance as murder investigation

Oct 5th 2012, 10:38 AM 20,872 Views 100 Comments

Police also say it is “no longer appropriate” for members of the public to continue helping in the search for the five-year-old.

April Jones: Leading forensic psychologist now aiding search
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April Jones: Leading forensic psychologist now aiding search

Oct 5th 2012, 8:49 AM 10,088 Views 26 Comments

The search for five-year-old April Jones has will continue today, despite adverse weather conditions.

Good Morning - Oct 5th 2012, 8:41 AM
The 9 at 9
Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…
7,161 Views 17 Comments
The Evening Fix...now with added '80s childhood memories
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# Need To Know

The Evening Fix...now with added '80s childhood memories

Oct 4th 2012, 7:50 PM 12,882 Views 7 Comments

The things we learned, loved and shared today.

Update: Search for April Jones to continue through the night
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Update: Search for April Jones to continue through the night

Oct 4th 2012, 5:58 PM 16,380 Views 42 Comments

Earlier today, the missing girl’s older sister made an emotional appeal for April’s return. “It’s been too long,” she said.

Good Morning - Oct 4th 2012, 8:41 AM
The 9 at 9
Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…
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Police search home of April Jones suspect
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Police search home of April Jones suspect

Oct 4th 2012, 8:32 AM 10,177 Views 40 Comments

Police are searching the rented home of Mark Bridger, the 46-year-old arrested in connection with April’s disappearance.

April Jones: Police looking at 20 sites as search continues
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# Abduction

April Jones: Police looking at 20 sites as search continues

Oct 3rd 2012, 9:08 PM 20,778 Views 54 Comments

Sky News is now reporting that the missing 5-year-old suffers from Cerebral Palsy.

The Evening Fix...now with added animal rescue
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# Need To Know

The Evening Fix...now with added animal rescue

Oct 3rd 2012, 7:50 PM 9,241 Views 2 Comments

The things we learned, loved and shared today.

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