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26/04/2010
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Teacher Training Slammed
Only 25% of secondary teachers say they have had good training on the new curriculum being phased into schools, according to an unpublished survey. The study, carried out by Ipsos-Mori for the Scottish government, is based on responses of almost 15,000 teachers. Three in four also said they were not confident about delivering lessons for senior pupils. The Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) is to be implemented in secondary schools across Scotland in August.
Fire Tragedy
There has been a fatal fire in Swansea. A 47-year-old man died following a blaze at a terraced house in Port Tennant. Three fire appliances were called to the house in Baglan Street at 7am after neighbours woke to find smoke in their house. A man was rescued from the property by firefighters but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The fire was confined to the kitchen of the property, according to Mid and West Wales Fire service.
Farm Death Victim Named
The man who was killed while moving a herd of cattle at a Cumbrian farm on Saturday has been named. He was Peter Coutts, 53, from Lazenby, and a contract worker at the farm, in the area of Calthwaite, near Penrith. Emergency crews were called following reports that a man had been injured but he was found dead at the scene. A police spokeswoman said it appeared to be a "tragic accident" and a joint investigation with the Health and Safety Executive was under way.
NI Student Critical After US Mugging
A student is critically ill in hospital in Chicago after being brutally mugged on Friday. The victim, 23-year-old Natasha McShane, is from Silverbridge in Co Armagh and was attacked while on her way home from a night out along with her friend Stacy Jurich (24) in the Bucktown area of the US city. During the incident, a robber wielding a bat struck the pair then stole their purses around 3.30am. Her parents have travelled to the US to be with their daughter. She remains in critical condition at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, while her friend Stacy remains in serious condition at the same hospital, a spokeswoman said.
(BMcC/GK)
Only 25% of secondary teachers say they have had good training on the new curriculum being phased into schools, according to an unpublished survey. The study, carried out by Ipsos-Mori for the Scottish government, is based on responses of almost 15,000 teachers. Three in four also said they were not confident about delivering lessons for senior pupils. The Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) is to be implemented in secondary schools across Scotland in August.
Fire Tragedy
There has been a fatal fire in Swansea. A 47-year-old man died following a blaze at a terraced house in Port Tennant. Three fire appliances were called to the house in Baglan Street at 7am after neighbours woke to find smoke in their house. A man was rescued from the property by firefighters but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The fire was confined to the kitchen of the property, according to Mid and West Wales Fire service.
Farm Death Victim Named
The man who was killed while moving a herd of cattle at a Cumbrian farm on Saturday has been named. He was Peter Coutts, 53, from Lazenby, and a contract worker at the farm, in the area of Calthwaite, near Penrith. Emergency crews were called following reports that a man had been injured but he was found dead at the scene. A police spokeswoman said it appeared to be a "tragic accident" and a joint investigation with the Health and Safety Executive was under way.
NI Student Critical After US Mugging
A student is critically ill in hospital in Chicago after being brutally mugged on Friday. The victim, 23-year-old Natasha McShane, is from Silverbridge in Co Armagh and was attacked while on her way home from a night out along with her friend Stacy Jurich (24) in the Bucktown area of the US city. During the incident, a robber wielding a bat struck the pair then stole their purses around 3.30am. Her parents have travelled to the US to be with their daughter. She remains in critical condition at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, while her friend Stacy remains in serious condition at the same hospital, a spokeswoman said.
(BMcC/GK)
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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.
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.
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.
18 December 2008
Appeal After Man Found In Burning Car
Police are appealing for information concerning the death of a man found in a burning car. Officers were called to reports of a car on fire at Mowlem Trading Estate, near to Leeside Road, N17, shortly after 1:00am on 17 December 2008. The London Fire Brigade were in attendance extinguishing the fire when they discovered a person inside.
Appeal After Man Found In Burning Car
Police are appealing for information concerning the death of a man found in a burning car. Officers were called to reports of a car on fire at Mowlem Trading Estate, near to Leeside Road, N17, shortly after 1:00am on 17 December 2008. The London Fire Brigade were in attendance extinguishing the fire when they discovered a person inside.
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