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16/03/2010
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Afghan Toll Rises
A total of 273 British troops have now been killed since the start of Afghan operations in 2001. The grim toll was reached this week when a soldier died from wounds received in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the MoD has said. The soldier was from 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, serving with the Household Cavalry Regiment Battle Group. His family has been informed after the blast happened in the Musa Qala district of Helmand province on 21 February. The soldier died at a Birmingham hospital on Monday night.
Man Charged Over Edinburgh Robbery
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged robbery at knifepoint at an Edinburgh café. The incident happened around 5.30pm on Sunday 7 March at the Moo Café in Brandon Terrace.A positive line of enquiry is currently being followed to locate a second male believed to be involved with the robbery. The man appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court yesterday.
Oldham Street Attack Victim Named
A man who died following a street attack in Oldham has been formally identified. A murder investigation has now been launched following the death of Andrew Molloy, 25. Shortly before 2.50am on Monday 15 March, police were called to Yorkshire Street, outside the Old Mess House pub following reports of men fighting. Andrew was found by officers with serious face and head injuries and was taken to Hope Hospital, where he later died. A 22-year-old man been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody for questioning.
Sailor Sought
There are concerns today for the welfare of a foreign sailor missing in Wales. Police say they are "increasingly concerned" for the safety of a sailor who speaks little English after he failed to return from shore leave. The last sighting of Vladyslav Kulagin, aged 27 and from Ukraine, was at about 6pm in the Charlton pub in Pembroke Dock on Thursday. So far efforts to trace his whereabouts have drawn a blank and officers said he was unfamiliar with the area.
Put-Off Petrol Price Rise Plea
The Chancellor should postpone a planned 3p hike in petrol duty, due on 1 April. That's according to one of the main motoring organisations, the AA who have warned that motorists should brace for record high petrol prices this year as the cost of unleaded fuel surges to £1.20 a litre or more. The organisation said those struggling on tight budgets would be hard hit by the predicted price hike and has urged the chancellor, Alistair Darling, to postpone the introduction of a planned 3p hike in petrol duty. The average petrol price is currently just over £1.15 a litre, but the AA says pump prices could nudge £1.20 by next month – equivalent to over £5.40 a gallon – when the petrol levy is due to start. Figures show the average petrol bill for a two-car family has already soared by £52 a month in the past year, to £245.
(BMcC/GK)
A total of 273 British troops have now been killed since the start of Afghan operations in 2001. The grim toll was reached this week when a soldier died from wounds received in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the MoD has said. The soldier was from 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, serving with the Household Cavalry Regiment Battle Group. His family has been informed after the blast happened in the Musa Qala district of Helmand province on 21 February. The soldier died at a Birmingham hospital on Monday night.
Man Charged Over Edinburgh Robbery
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged robbery at knifepoint at an Edinburgh café. The incident happened around 5.30pm on Sunday 7 March at the Moo Café in Brandon Terrace.A positive line of enquiry is currently being followed to locate a second male believed to be involved with the robbery. The man appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court yesterday.
Oldham Street Attack Victim Named
A man who died following a street attack in Oldham has been formally identified. A murder investigation has now been launched following the death of Andrew Molloy, 25. Shortly before 2.50am on Monday 15 March, police were called to Yorkshire Street, outside the Old Mess House pub following reports of men fighting. Andrew was found by officers with serious face and head injuries and was taken to Hope Hospital, where he later died. A 22-year-old man been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody for questioning.
Sailor Sought
There are concerns today for the welfare of a foreign sailor missing in Wales. Police say they are "increasingly concerned" for the safety of a sailor who speaks little English after he failed to return from shore leave. The last sighting of Vladyslav Kulagin, aged 27 and from Ukraine, was at about 6pm in the Charlton pub in Pembroke Dock on Thursday. So far efforts to trace his whereabouts have drawn a blank and officers said he was unfamiliar with the area.
Put-Off Petrol Price Rise Plea
The Chancellor should postpone a planned 3p hike in petrol duty, due on 1 April. That's according to one of the main motoring organisations, the AA who have warned that motorists should brace for record high petrol prices this year as the cost of unleaded fuel surges to £1.20 a litre or more. The organisation said those struggling on tight budgets would be hard hit by the predicted price hike and has urged the chancellor, Alistair Darling, to postpone the introduction of a planned 3p hike in petrol duty. The average petrol price is currently just over £1.15 a litre, but the AA says pump prices could nudge £1.20 by next month – equivalent to over £5.40 a gallon – when the petrol levy is due to start. Figures show the average petrol bill for a two-car family has already soared by £52 a month in the past year, to £245.
(BMcC/GK)
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05 August 2011
E.ON Increase Prices
E.ON has today announced that it will increase its prices by 11.4% for electricity and 18.1% for gas, with dual fuel customers seeing a rise of 15.2%, effective from 13th September.
E.ON Increase Prices
E.ON has today announced that it will increase its prices by 11.4% for electricity and 18.1% for gas, with dual fuel customers seeing a rise of 15.2%, effective from 13th September.
13 August 2007
House Prices Rise By 12% In June
UK annual house price inflation in June 2007 was 12.1%, up from 10.8% in May 2007. Annual house price inflation in London was 17.5% in June, up from 14.3% in May. The UK annual house price inflation rate for the 3 months to June was 11.3% and 15.1% in London. The UK house price inflation rate rose from 10.8% in May 2007 to 12.1% in June 2007.
House Prices Rise By 12% In June
UK annual house price inflation in June 2007 was 12.1%, up from 10.8% in May 2007. Annual house price inflation in London was 17.5% in June, up from 14.3% in May. The UK annual house price inflation rate for the 3 months to June was 11.3% and 15.1% in London. The UK house price inflation rate rose from 10.8% in May 2007 to 12.1% in June 2007.
01 September 2005
Fall in house prices reported
House prices fell by 0.2% in August, according to the latest figures from the Nationwide. The building society said that the rate of annual house price growth had fallen to 2.3%; it’s lowest level in nine years.
Fall in house prices reported
House prices fell by 0.2% in August, according to the latest figures from the Nationwide. The building society said that the rate of annual house price growth had fallen to 2.3%; it’s lowest level in nine years.
13 April 2010
Campfire Warning
Police in Scotland are warning campers not to use fuel on any open fires after a man was injured. The 21-year-old was burned after he poured petrol onto a campfire last Friday night – the first day Operation Ironworks started.
Campfire Warning
Police in Scotland are warning campers not to use fuel on any open fires after a man was injured. The 21-year-old was burned after he poured petrol onto a campfire last Friday night – the first day Operation Ironworks started.
23 October 2006
Government announces plans to cut petrol station pollution
Damaging pollution from petrol fumes are to be captured and recycled as fuel under air quality rules, which have come into effect.
Government announces plans to cut petrol station pollution
Damaging pollution from petrol fumes are to be captured and recycled as fuel under air quality rules, which have come into effect.
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