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20/01/2010
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Rape Case Cops Rapped
A proper police investigation could have prevented some of serious sex attacks carried out by a taxi driver, the Independent Police Complaints Commission has said. Five police officers have been disciplined over an inquiry into sex assault claims against a taxi driver, John Worboys who was jailed indefinitely in 2009 for raping one woman and attacking others in his London black cab. He is thought to have assaulted 100 women. It has emerged that seven rapes were after police made Worboys a prime suspect, but did not initially search his home or cab.
Prince Charles Presents Medals
Soldiers from the Black Watch are to be presented with campaign medals from Prince Charles, the Duke of Rothesay following their return from deployment in Afghanistan. The senior royal will present the medal at Fort George, near Inverness, where 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS) is based. Five members of the battalion died during the seven-month tour. Prince Charles is the royal Colonel of the battalion.
Fall Tragedy
Despite being flown to hospital by air ambulance, the young victim of a fall from a tractor died a short time later. Ellie Mae Shaw was the daughter of a champion horse racing trainer and was fatally injured on a tractor at her family's training yard in Leicestershire, police confirmed. Derek Shaw's daughter was just 15-months-old amd had been sitting on the vehicle with her father when the accident happened.
Fire Stations' Upgrade Could Stall
Fire station refurbishments in London could be delayed because the sale of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority's (LFEPA) old headquarters has been held up, the London Assembly has heard. The Assembly's Budget and Performance Committee heard that fire station upgrades at Kentish Town, New Cross, Feltham, West Norwood and Knightsbridge are affected initially. LFEPA's programme for station upgrades is dependent on receiving £10 million in both 2010/11 and 2011/12 from the sale of the property. However, delays in obtaining planning permissions has meant the proceeds are not yet available for LFEPA's future capital spending plan.
Bereaved Have Photos Stolen
Precious family photos have been lost during a burglary at the home of a bereaved family in Dudley. Several items were stolen when a burglar targeted a house on Newbridge Road, Wall Heath on Sunday 17 January. A window was forced open some time between 2pm and 7.45pm and a search was made of the house. The property is home to the Carr family, who lost their 32-year-old daughter to cancer in February last year. Amongst the personal items taken was a silver-coloured Siemens laptop, which contained many photos of their daughter, Lynda. DC Marc Bullas, from Halesowen CID, said: "We appeal directly to the person responsible, or anyone who may have been offered such a laptop for sale, to examine your conscience and contact police."
(BMcC/GK)
A proper police investigation could have prevented some of serious sex attacks carried out by a taxi driver, the Independent Police Complaints Commission has said. Five police officers have been disciplined over an inquiry into sex assault claims against a taxi driver, John Worboys who was jailed indefinitely in 2009 for raping one woman and attacking others in his London black cab. He is thought to have assaulted 100 women. It has emerged that seven rapes were after police made Worboys a prime suspect, but did not initially search his home or cab.
Prince Charles Presents Medals
Soldiers from the Black Watch are to be presented with campaign medals from Prince Charles, the Duke of Rothesay following their return from deployment in Afghanistan. The senior royal will present the medal at Fort George, near Inverness, where 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS) is based. Five members of the battalion died during the seven-month tour. Prince Charles is the royal Colonel of the battalion.
Fall Tragedy
Despite being flown to hospital by air ambulance, the young victim of a fall from a tractor died a short time later. Ellie Mae Shaw was the daughter of a champion horse racing trainer and was fatally injured on a tractor at her family's training yard in Leicestershire, police confirmed. Derek Shaw's daughter was just 15-months-old amd had been sitting on the vehicle with her father when the accident happened.
Fire Stations' Upgrade Could Stall
Fire station refurbishments in London could be delayed because the sale of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority's (LFEPA) old headquarters has been held up, the London Assembly has heard. The Assembly's Budget and Performance Committee heard that fire station upgrades at Kentish Town, New Cross, Feltham, West Norwood and Knightsbridge are affected initially. LFEPA's programme for station upgrades is dependent on receiving £10 million in both 2010/11 and 2011/12 from the sale of the property. However, delays in obtaining planning permissions has meant the proceeds are not yet available for LFEPA's future capital spending plan.
Bereaved Have Photos Stolen
Precious family photos have been lost during a burglary at the home of a bereaved family in Dudley. Several items were stolen when a burglar targeted a house on Newbridge Road, Wall Heath on Sunday 17 January. A window was forced open some time between 2pm and 7.45pm and a search was made of the house. The property is home to the Carr family, who lost their 32-year-old daughter to cancer in February last year. Amongst the personal items taken was a silver-coloured Siemens laptop, which contained many photos of their daughter, Lynda. DC Marc Bullas, from Halesowen CID, said: "We appeal directly to the person responsible, or anyone who may have been offered such a laptop for sale, to examine your conscience and contact police."
(BMcC/GK)
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03 March 2010
Suspicious Glasgow Car Fires
Detectives in Glasgow's East End are investigating a spate of vehicle fire attacks in the city yesterday. Shortly after 3.30am police were called to a report of a vehicle fire in Ashvale Crescent, Glasgow. Upon arrival police were advised by Strathclyde Fire Service that four vehicles had been damaged by fire.
Suspicious Glasgow Car Fires
Detectives in Glasgow's East End are investigating a spate of vehicle fire attacks in the city yesterday. Shortly after 3.30am police were called to a report of a vehicle fire in Ashvale Crescent, Glasgow. Upon arrival police were advised by Strathclyde Fire Service that four vehicles had been damaged by fire.
08 May 2009
Heroic Tyne Firemen Honoured
Two Tyne and Wear firefighters are to be recognised for their bravery at a special ceremony today. Andrew Nelson and Allan Richardson will be presented with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendations for brave and meritorious conduct after saving a man's life. The men took part in a dramatic rescue in the early hours of 4 February.
Heroic Tyne Firemen Honoured
Two Tyne and Wear firefighters are to be recognised for their bravery at a special ceremony today. Andrew Nelson and Allan Richardson will be presented with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendations for brave and meritorious conduct after saving a man's life. The men took part in a dramatic rescue in the early hours of 4 February.
31 August 2006
Firefighters launch four-day strike
More than 1,000 firefighters across Merseyside have begun a four-day strike in protest over planned job cuts. Another four-day stoppage is scheduled to begin two hours after the first one ends.
Firefighters launch four-day strike
More than 1,000 firefighters across Merseyside have begun a four-day strike in protest over planned job cuts. Another four-day stoppage is scheduled to begin two hours after the first one ends.
17 July 2012
Two Bodies Discovered In Buried Car
The bodies of a man and a woman have been found in a car buried under a pile of earth near a partly-collapsed tunnel in Dorset. The bodies were discovered in the car near the Beaminster Tunnel on Monday evening. The car was unearthed near the A3066 tunnel, which has been closed since 7 July after a landslip.
Two Bodies Discovered In Buried Car
The bodies of a man and a woman have been found in a car buried under a pile of earth near a partly-collapsed tunnel in Dorset. The bodies were discovered in the car near the Beaminster Tunnel on Monday evening. The car was unearthed near the A3066 tunnel, which has been closed since 7 July after a landslip.
19 November 2008
Chief Fire Officer Resigns Over Child Porn Arrest
A top fire officer for the West Midlands Fire Service has resigned after he was arrested on suspicion of making indecent images of children. West Midlands Police arrested Frank Sheehan, 55, yesterday at his home in Sutton Coldfield.
Chief Fire Officer Resigns Over Child Porn Arrest
A top fire officer for the West Midlands Fire Service has resigned after he was arrested on suspicion of making indecent images of children. West Midlands Police arrested Frank Sheehan, 55, yesterday at his home in Sutton Coldfield.
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