A policeman due to testify at an inquest into the deaths of five teenagers in a car crash while apparently being chased by police has withdrawn a bid for anonymity after objections by the bereaved families and the Press Association.
Acting Sergeant Paul Sandeman applied to East Sussex Coroner Alan Craze for an anonymity order under section 11 of the Contempt of Court Act 1981, saying he had genuine fears for his personal safety, and the safety of his family, if he were to be identified.
Media Lawyer reports that PA and the bereaved families argued against the application, saying that his name was already well known - the families were told his name at a meeting about the case with the Crown Prosecution Service. His address will be given as the local police station, as is normal at inquests.

Cardiff University has recognised the achievements and contributions of BBC news anchorman Huw Edwards with the award of an Honorary Professorship.
The broadcaster, who was already an Honorary Fellow and graduate of the university, once again donned his University cap and gown at a ceremony at the School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies.

The Yorkshire Post has launched BuyandSellToday.co.uk as an extension of its print classifieds.
Launched in early January, the site is already enjoying early success.

Lancashire Life staff are celebrating after breaking all known records to register what they believe to be the biggest-ever sale of a single issue of a county magazine.
The Preston-based publication, a member of the 50-strong Archant Life stable, sold 29,256 in December - beating its own previous record, set in Jan 2004, by 721.

The Banbury Guardian's Home from Home appeal got off to a flying start with £750 being given to the cause. Guardian owner Johnston Press has donated £250 and a cub group gave £500 after a series of fundraising events in a bid to raise £45,000 for an activity room in the Oxfordshire Cheshire Home.