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11/03/2010
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Heroes Return Marked
Hundreds of people have turned out to line the streets of Wootton Bassett in tribute as the bodies of five serviceman killed in Afghanistan last week have been flown back to Britain. They landed at RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire for a private service before the cortege drove them through the nearby town of Wootton Bassett. Cpl Richard Green and Riflemen Jonathon Allott and Liam Maughan, all of 3 Rifles, died within days of each other. Cpl Stephen Thompson, of 1 Rifles, and L/Cpl Thomas Keogh, of 4 Rifles, both lost their lives on Sunday.
Mercy 'Killer' Suicide
A Devon woman who was previously convicted of trying to kill her husband in 1998 in what she said was an attempted "mercy killing" has died in an assisted suicide in Switzerland. Vicki Wood, 67, from Harbertonford, Devon, who had a lung disease, spoke of her intention to die with assistance from Dignitas five years ago. The artist was sentenced to two years probation in 1999 for trying to kill her husband Tim, 69, who had dementia. He died later that year from natural causes.
RAF Alert Ends Safely
A fast figher jet has landed safely at RAF Lossiemouth after suffering engine problems. The alarm was raised on Thursday morning when the Tornado suffered a mechanical failure with one of its two engines over the Highlands. Rescue aircraft, including the Stornoway Coastguard helicopter, and emergency crews were dispatched as a precaution.
Tram Talks On Track
Crisis talks are to be held in a bid to bring an end to the Edinburgh tram project deadlock. With relations between contractors Bilfinger Berger and Transport Initiatives Edinburgh, which is running the tram project, reportedly reaching rock bottom, concerns are growing over the final cost of the project. The scheme is currently running two years behind schedule and work has been brought to a standstill on sections of the route.
(BMcC/GK)
Hundreds of people have turned out to line the streets of Wootton Bassett in tribute as the bodies of five serviceman killed in Afghanistan last week have been flown back to Britain. They landed at RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire for a private service before the cortege drove them through the nearby town of Wootton Bassett. Cpl Richard Green and Riflemen Jonathon Allott and Liam Maughan, all of 3 Rifles, died within days of each other. Cpl Stephen Thompson, of 1 Rifles, and L/Cpl Thomas Keogh, of 4 Rifles, both lost their lives on Sunday.
Mercy 'Killer' Suicide
A Devon woman who was previously convicted of trying to kill her husband in 1998 in what she said was an attempted "mercy killing" has died in an assisted suicide in Switzerland. Vicki Wood, 67, from Harbertonford, Devon, who had a lung disease, spoke of her intention to die with assistance from Dignitas five years ago. The artist was sentenced to two years probation in 1999 for trying to kill her husband Tim, 69, who had dementia. He died later that year from natural causes.
RAF Alert Ends Safely
A fast figher jet has landed safely at RAF Lossiemouth after suffering engine problems. The alarm was raised on Thursday morning when the Tornado suffered a mechanical failure with one of its two engines over the Highlands. Rescue aircraft, including the Stornoway Coastguard helicopter, and emergency crews were dispatched as a precaution.
Tram Talks On Track
Crisis talks are to be held in a bid to bring an end to the Edinburgh tram project deadlock. With relations between contractors Bilfinger Berger and Transport Initiatives Edinburgh, which is running the tram project, reportedly reaching rock bottom, concerns are growing over the final cost of the project. The scheme is currently running two years behind schedule and work has been brought to a standstill on sections of the route.
(BMcC/GK)
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03 May 2011
Ian Tomlinson Unlawfully Killed, Finds Jury
An inquest jury has ruled that Ian Tomlinson was unlawfully killed at the G20 protests in London. Mr Tomlinson, 47, died after he was struck by a baton by Pc Simon Harwood on 1 April 2009 during the London protests. The jury determined the officer used "excessive and unreasonable" force on Mr Tomlinson who was not taking part in the protests.
Ian Tomlinson Unlawfully Killed, Finds Jury
An inquest jury has ruled that Ian Tomlinson was unlawfully killed at the G20 protests in London. Mr Tomlinson, 47, died after he was struck by a baton by Pc Simon Harwood on 1 April 2009 during the London protests. The jury determined the officer used "excessive and unreasonable" force on Mr Tomlinson who was not taking part in the protests.
24 June 2004
Death toll on British roads rises by 2% in 2003
The number of deaths on Britain's roads rose by 2% between 2002 and 2003, according to the latest figures released from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) today. Statistics found that road deaths were up from 3,431 in 2002 to 3,508 in 2003. However, the total number of people killed or seriously injured fell by 6% to 37,215 people.
Death toll on British roads rises by 2% in 2003
The number of deaths on Britain's roads rose by 2% between 2002 and 2003, according to the latest figures released from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) today. Statistics found that road deaths were up from 3,431 in 2002 to 3,508 in 2003. However, the total number of people killed or seriously injured fell by 6% to 37,215 people.
02 October 2009
RAF Serviceman Killed in Helmand Blast
A member of the Royal Air Force has been killed in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. The serviceman died while on patrol close to Camp Bastion, in Helmand Province. It is believed he was caught up in an explosion near to the UK army's largest base.
RAF Serviceman Killed in Helmand Blast
A member of the Royal Air Force has been killed in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. The serviceman died while on patrol close to Camp Bastion, in Helmand Province. It is believed he was caught up in an explosion near to the UK army's largest base.
09 July 2007
Teenager rescued from sea dies
A 15-year-old boy rescued from the sea off Norfolk has died. A lifeboat crew rescued the boy who had got into difficulties while swimming with another boy off Wells-Next-the-Sea, Norfolk. He was located by the lifeboat and was airlifted to hospital. But he later died shortly after being admitted to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
Teenager rescued from sea dies
A 15-year-old boy rescued from the sea off Norfolk has died. A lifeboat crew rescued the boy who had got into difficulties while swimming with another boy off Wells-Next-the-Sea, Norfolk. He was located by the lifeboat and was airlifted to hospital. But he later died shortly after being admitted to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
26 November 2003
Huntley was charged with rape in 1998, court hears
Ian Huntley, the man accused of murdering Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, had been charged with the rape a girl five years ago, the Old Bailey has been told today.
Huntley was charged with rape in 1998, court hears
Ian Huntley, the man accused of murdering Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, had been charged with the rape a girl five years ago, the Old Bailey has been told today.
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