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25/03/2010
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Shot Officer's Death 'Unlawful'
A police officer who was shot by a colleague during a training exercise was killed unlawfully, an inquest has found. Pc Ian Terry, 32, was killed as Greater Manchester Police's firearms unit practised in a disused factory in 2008. His colleague, a firearms officer known only as "Chris", shot Pc Terry, of Burnley, as he played a suspect. The jurors at Manchester Coroner's Court were also critical of the firearms unit and its training regime. Their verdict of unlawful killing relates to both Pc Terry's death and the planning and conduct of the exercise as the officer was not wearing body armour and was hit in the chest by specialist ammunition called Round Irritant Personnel (RIP).
Warship 'Sets Sail'
Plans have been launched today for a new warship for the Royal Navy. The Ministry of Defence has announced it is to spend £127m to design a new frigate, the Type 26. The contract has been won by BAE Systems and will also see the latest Astute Class nuclear submarine being built in Barrow-in-Furness. The Government says the new vessels will help to give the navy "cutting edge capabilities" while safeguarding the UK defence industry.
SDLP Justice Bid Supported
Ulster Unionist MLAs in the Stormont Assembly are reportedly poised to back a protest SDLP's nominee for Justice Minister when powers are devolved from Westminster. Senior UUP members are believed to have voiced their support for Alban Maginness to SDLP leader Margaret Ritchie. The nationalist party has always maintained the ministry should rightfully fall to them under the d'Hondt system, which apportions Executive portfolios according to representation in the Assembly. Northern Ireland's new Justice Minister, who could take office as early as 12 April, will have responsibility for policing, prisons, the courts and potentially parading. Alliance leader David Ford has been tipped as the favourite to take the job, after the DUP and Sinn Fein ruled themselves out of the running.
Inter-Wales Flights Grounded
Planes flying between the north and south of Wales are being halted as Highland Airways that operated the service has entered administration. Thursday morning's flight was cancelled and no further bookings are being taken. Administrator Pricewaterhouse Coopers confirmed the company was "encountering trading difficulties." Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones said the route was a "huge success" and the Welsh Assembly Government would take action to restore it. Highland Airways was awarded a three-year contract to run the north-south Wales route from May 2007.
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A police officer who was shot by a colleague during a training exercise was killed unlawfully, an inquest has found. Pc Ian Terry, 32, was killed as Greater Manchester Police's firearms unit practised in a disused factory in 2008. His colleague, a firearms officer known only as "Chris", shot Pc Terry, of Burnley, as he played a suspect. The jurors at Manchester Coroner's Court were also critical of the firearms unit and its training regime. Their verdict of unlawful killing relates to both Pc Terry's death and the planning and conduct of the exercise as the officer was not wearing body armour and was hit in the chest by specialist ammunition called Round Irritant Personnel (RIP).
Warship 'Sets Sail'
Plans have been launched today for a new warship for the Royal Navy. The Ministry of Defence has announced it is to spend £127m to design a new frigate, the Type 26. The contract has been won by BAE Systems and will also see the latest Astute Class nuclear submarine being built in Barrow-in-Furness. The Government says the new vessels will help to give the navy "cutting edge capabilities" while safeguarding the UK defence industry.
SDLP Justice Bid Supported
Ulster Unionist MLAs in the Stormont Assembly are reportedly poised to back a protest SDLP's nominee for Justice Minister when powers are devolved from Westminster. Senior UUP members are believed to have voiced their support for Alban Maginness to SDLP leader Margaret Ritchie. The nationalist party has always maintained the ministry should rightfully fall to them under the d'Hondt system, which apportions Executive portfolios according to representation in the Assembly. Northern Ireland's new Justice Minister, who could take office as early as 12 April, will have responsibility for policing, prisons, the courts and potentially parading. Alliance leader David Ford has been tipped as the favourite to take the job, after the DUP and Sinn Fein ruled themselves out of the running.
Inter-Wales Flights Grounded
Planes flying between the north and south of Wales are being halted as Highland Airways that operated the service has entered administration. Thursday morning's flight was cancelled and no further bookings are being taken. Administrator Pricewaterhouse Coopers confirmed the company was "encountering trading difficulties." Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones said the route was a "huge success" and the Welsh Assembly Government would take action to restore it. Highland Airways was awarded a three-year contract to run the north-south Wales route from May 2007.
(BMCC/GK)
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Pc Shot 'Pretending To Be A Criminal'
A police officer who was shot dead during a training exercise in Manchester was playing the role of a criminal, it has been revealed. Thirty-two-year old Pc Ian Terry suffered a gunshot wound to the chest after being shot by a colleague during a drill to practise apprehending fleeing armed criminals. The incident occurred at 11.
Pc Shot 'Pretending To Be A Criminal'
A police officer who was shot dead during a training exercise in Manchester was playing the role of a criminal, it has been revealed. Thirty-two-year old Pc Ian Terry suffered a gunshot wound to the chest after being shot by a colleague during a drill to practise apprehending fleeing armed criminals. The incident occurred at 11.
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.
14 December 2005
Dedicated ITV News Channel axed
ITV has announced that following a "strategic review" it is to invest £2 million in its news programming but the axe has fallen on its 24-hour rolling ITV News Channel. The company said that the decision came after a review of the network’s news services as part of an evaluation of the future requirements for ITV news up to 2010 and beyond.
Dedicated ITV News Channel axed
ITV has announced that following a "strategic review" it is to invest £2 million in its news programming but the axe has fallen on its 24-hour rolling ITV News Channel. The company said that the decision came after a review of the network’s news services as part of an evaluation of the future requirements for ITV news up to 2010 and beyond.
15 August 2013
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A Sky news cameraman has been shot and killed while covering the ongoing violence in Cairo, Egypt. The broadcaster confirmed the death of 61-year-old Mick Deane on Wednesday. Mr Dean had worked for Sky for 15 years. In a statement, Head of Sky News, John Ryley, paid tribute to an "experienced journalist" and a "much-loved colleague".
Sky News Cameraman Killed In Egypt
A Sky news cameraman has been shot and killed while covering the ongoing violence in Cairo, Egypt. The broadcaster confirmed the death of 61-year-old Mick Deane on Wednesday. Mr Dean had worked for Sky for 15 years. In a statement, Head of Sky News, John Ryley, paid tribute to an "experienced journalist" and a "much-loved colleague".
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