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01/12/2009
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Crash Body Discovered
The victim of a fatal car crash lay undiscovered in his car for up to 12 hours after his vehicle left the M6 in Lancashire and went over an embankment. Mark Fowles, 46, of Alsagers Bank in Stoke on Trent, was found dead in his Renault Megane in a wooded area in Charnock Richard on Sunday morning. Police found the car in the grounds of the Park Hall Hotel after he was reported missing by his family. The car hit a tree after leaving the motorway on Saturday night and Mr Fowles suffered fatal head injuries. Lancashire police said the car was below the carriageway, near the motorway services and exit slip and would not have been visible from the carriageway at night.
Device Planted Close To PSNI Station
A 'viable' explosive device discovered close to a police station in Co Tyrone had the potential to cause "serious death or injury", the police have said. Local residents in the border town of Strabane were evacuated from the area while Army bomb teams dealt with the device. It has now been removed for forensic examination, and those living nearby have returned to their homes. The discovery was made following an anonymous telephoned warning which said a suspicious device had been left in the vicinity of Strabane police station. It was later found lying in a small patch of waste ground at the side of the station. Area Commander for Strabane, Chief Inspector Andy Lemon, said some of the residents evacuated were pensioners.
Prince Meets Welsh Guards
The Prince of Wales is to visit 1st Battalion Welsh Guards to present medals for a "demanding" Afghanistan tour which saw seven soldiers killed. Prince Charles will inspect a parade of 400 officers and guardsmen at the regiment's Aldershot, Hampshire, base. The battalion's losses during six months' duty in Helmand province included its commanding officer.
Travel Jabs Highlighted
According to the study by Post Office Travel Insurance, almost half of holidaymakers do not research whether vaccinations or medicines were recommended before going abroad and nearly a third do not recall which diseases they have been vaccinated against or when they last received vaccines. The research revealed that more than half of those who travel abroad (56%) were unable to correctly identify holiday destinations where vaccines and preventative medicines are recommended. Slovenia and Bulgaria were the countries that tourists were most likely to be confused about with a staggering 94% of holidaymakers unaware that tetanus and hepatitis A vaccines are usually advised by the Department of Health before visiting these popular destinations.
Chips Plant Protest
A group of protesters opposed to plans for two large wood burning power stations in north and south Wales have targeted a smaller existing plant. Police removed three people, who blocked a gate at the Western Wood biomass plant in Port Talbot and two others who climbed a chimney stack. The protesters said they were drawing attention to larger plants planned for Port Talbot and Holyhead on Anglesey.
Advertiser-Funded Movie Plan
A new movie-making partnership has been announced by the UK Film Council. It will work with specialists Film Tree, to develop advertiser-funded film production in the UK. The appointment, which will see Film Tree facilitating relationships between brand owners and filmmakers, is part of the UK Film Council's ongoing commitment to stimulate new opportunities for the financing of feature film production and distribution in the digital world. Set up by a team with a broad range of experience in film marketing, finance, and advertising, Film Tree will serve as a bridge between film producers and distributors keen to explore innovative funding routes, and brands searching for the highest quality entertainment content for their marketing campaigns. The initiative will provide film companies with better access to brand financing, offer new ways of engaging with audiences, and promote closer working relationships between the creative industries.
Residents View Olympic Broadcast Centre
Local people were the first non-construction workers to get a look inside the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) as two young residents turned on the site's Christmas lights. Residents went on bus tours of the Olympic Park and were able to discuss the work on the Park with contractors. Olympic Delivery Authority Chief Executive David Higgins said: "It's great that local residents stole a march on the world's media to get the first look inside the IBC. They have seen first hand where in 2012 thousands of media will broadcast the story of the London 2012 Games to billions of people."
(BMcC/GK)
The victim of a fatal car crash lay undiscovered in his car for up to 12 hours after his vehicle left the M6 in Lancashire and went over an embankment. Mark Fowles, 46, of Alsagers Bank in Stoke on Trent, was found dead in his Renault Megane in a wooded area in Charnock Richard on Sunday morning. Police found the car in the grounds of the Park Hall Hotel after he was reported missing by his family. The car hit a tree after leaving the motorway on Saturday night and Mr Fowles suffered fatal head injuries. Lancashire police said the car was below the carriageway, near the motorway services and exit slip and would not have been visible from the carriageway at night.
Device Planted Close To PSNI Station
A 'viable' explosive device discovered close to a police station in Co Tyrone had the potential to cause "serious death or injury", the police have said. Local residents in the border town of Strabane were evacuated from the area while Army bomb teams dealt with the device. It has now been removed for forensic examination, and those living nearby have returned to their homes. The discovery was made following an anonymous telephoned warning which said a suspicious device had been left in the vicinity of Strabane police station. It was later found lying in a small patch of waste ground at the side of the station. Area Commander for Strabane, Chief Inspector Andy Lemon, said some of the residents evacuated were pensioners.
Prince Meets Welsh Guards
The Prince of Wales is to visit 1st Battalion Welsh Guards to present medals for a "demanding" Afghanistan tour which saw seven soldiers killed. Prince Charles will inspect a parade of 400 officers and guardsmen at the regiment's Aldershot, Hampshire, base. The battalion's losses during six months' duty in Helmand province included its commanding officer.
Travel Jabs Highlighted
According to the study by Post Office Travel Insurance, almost half of holidaymakers do not research whether vaccinations or medicines were recommended before going abroad and nearly a third do not recall which diseases they have been vaccinated against or when they last received vaccines. The research revealed that more than half of those who travel abroad (56%) were unable to correctly identify holiday destinations where vaccines and preventative medicines are recommended. Slovenia and Bulgaria were the countries that tourists were most likely to be confused about with a staggering 94% of holidaymakers unaware that tetanus and hepatitis A vaccines are usually advised by the Department of Health before visiting these popular destinations.
Chips Plant Protest
A group of protesters opposed to plans for two large wood burning power stations in north and south Wales have targeted a smaller existing plant. Police removed three people, who blocked a gate at the Western Wood biomass plant in Port Talbot and two others who climbed a chimney stack. The protesters said they were drawing attention to larger plants planned for Port Talbot and Holyhead on Anglesey.
Advertiser-Funded Movie Plan
A new movie-making partnership has been announced by the UK Film Council. It will work with specialists Film Tree, to develop advertiser-funded film production in the UK. The appointment, which will see Film Tree facilitating relationships between brand owners and filmmakers, is part of the UK Film Council's ongoing commitment to stimulate new opportunities for the financing of feature film production and distribution in the digital world. Set up by a team with a broad range of experience in film marketing, finance, and advertising, Film Tree will serve as a bridge between film producers and distributors keen to explore innovative funding routes, and brands searching for the highest quality entertainment content for their marketing campaigns. The initiative will provide film companies with better access to brand financing, offer new ways of engaging with audiences, and promote closer working relationships between the creative industries.
Residents View Olympic Broadcast Centre
Local people were the first non-construction workers to get a look inside the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) as two young residents turned on the site's Christmas lights. Residents went on bus tours of the Olympic Park and were able to discuss the work on the Park with contractors. Olympic Delivery Authority Chief Executive David Higgins said: "It's great that local residents stole a march on the world's media to get the first look inside the IBC. They have seen first hand where in 2012 thousands of media will broadcast the story of the London 2012 Games to billions of people."
(BMcC/GK)
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Lottery-backed UK films net £125m in receipts
National Lottery investments in the UK film industry has generated box office takings of over £125 million, new figures released today have revealed. Overall, £13 million of Lottery funding invested by the UK Film Council has generated £125.
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National Lottery investments in the UK film industry has generated box office takings of over £125 million, new figures released today have revealed. Overall, £13 million of Lottery funding invested by the UK Film Council has generated £125.
31 March 2011
Mayor Confirms Funding For Film London
Film London has announced that the Mayor of London will continue to invest in the agency. This commitment of funding ensures the UK capital has a dedicated film and media agency supporting and driving growth in London's production sector. With funding in place, Film London will continue to deliver its core activities.
Mayor Confirms Funding For Film London
Film London has announced that the Mayor of London will continue to invest in the agency. This commitment of funding ensures the UK capital has a dedicated film and media agency supporting and driving growth in London's production sector. With funding in place, Film London will continue to deliver its core activities.
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Blueprint unveiled for film-friendly London
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29 November 2010
UK Industry Bankrolls Inbound Films
An increase in National Lottery funds and an emphasis on funding from within the UK movie industry itself are to bankroll the British Film Institute (BFI) as it assumes the former international marketing role of the UK Film Council (UKFC).
UK Industry Bankrolls Inbound Films
An increase in National Lottery funds and an emphasis on funding from within the UK movie industry itself are to bankroll the British Film Institute (BFI) as it assumes the former international marketing role of the UK Film Council (UKFC).
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