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10/05/2011
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Further Arrest Made In Northolt Murder Case
A fourth person has been arrested following a murder in Northolt. Around 9.10pm on Monday 2 May, a man suffered a stab wound at the junction of Rowdell Road, Ealing Road and Kensington Road. He was taken by ambulance to St Mary's Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The man was identified as Adeniyi Lateef Shode (known as Ade or Enda), 21, from Edgware. An incident room has opened under DCI Lee Presland (HSCC). Inquiries are underway to establish the circumstances of the incident. DCI Presland said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have information regarding this incident to come forward and speak to police." On 6 May a 20-year-old man and two women, aged 18 and 22, were arrested in Berkshire in connection with the murder. The man remains in custody at a north London police station; the women have since been bailed to return in June pending further inquiries. A 19-year-old man was also arrested on 9 May in connection with the murder. He remains in custody at a west London police station.
Cutting-Edge UK Energy Projects In Running For EU Funding
EU funding for up to three low carbon energy projects in the UK came a step closer today. The Government has submitted 12 applications from UK projects to the European Investment Bank (EIB) for consideration in the next round of the EU’s New Entrant Reserve (NER) scheme – a fund worth around 4.5 billion euro to support carbon capture and storage (CCS) and innovative renewable projects across the European Union. Up to three projects may be supported per Member State. Energy Minister Charles Hendry said: “I am very encouraged by the strength and breadth of the UK applications for this round of NER funding, with all the projects received by DECC meeting the eligibility criteria. They demonstrate that the UK is at the cutting edge of low carbon energy development, ranging from CCS to wave, tidal and offshore wind. Taking forward these sorts of technologies will be crucial to our move to a low carbon economy, providing green jobs as well as helping us lower emissions and increase energy security.” Of the 12 applications submitted to the EIB ahead of the 9 May deadline, seven are for CCS projects and five for innovative renewable energy projects. Two CCS applications were withdrawn voluntarily by the Project Sponsors.
The EIB will now spend nine months performing ‘due diligence’ on the applications submitted to it, checking their financial and technical deliverability. After this the European Commission will verify the eligibility criteria assessment and re-confirm with Member States the public funding contribution for Recommended Projects, before making its Award Decisions.
Willetts Comments On “Off Quota” Numbers
Responding to reports today about “off-quota” university places Minister for Science and Universities, David Willetts said: “We will only consider allowing off-quota places where it contributes to the coalition commitment to improve social mobility and increase fair access. There is no question of wealthy students being able to buy a place at university. Access to a university must be based on ability to learn not ability to pay. We have been discussing the idea of charitable donors and employers endowing additional places on a needs blind basis which will be subject for consultation in the higher education white paper.”
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A fourth person has been arrested following a murder in Northolt. Around 9.10pm on Monday 2 May, a man suffered a stab wound at the junction of Rowdell Road, Ealing Road and Kensington Road. He was taken by ambulance to St Mary's Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The man was identified as Adeniyi Lateef Shode (known as Ade or Enda), 21, from Edgware. An incident room has opened under DCI Lee Presland (HSCC). Inquiries are underway to establish the circumstances of the incident. DCI Presland said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have information regarding this incident to come forward and speak to police." On 6 May a 20-year-old man and two women, aged 18 and 22, were arrested in Berkshire in connection with the murder. The man remains in custody at a north London police station; the women have since been bailed to return in June pending further inquiries. A 19-year-old man was also arrested on 9 May in connection with the murder. He remains in custody at a west London police station.
Cutting-Edge UK Energy Projects In Running For EU Funding
EU funding for up to three low carbon energy projects in the UK came a step closer today. The Government has submitted 12 applications from UK projects to the European Investment Bank (EIB) for consideration in the next round of the EU’s New Entrant Reserve (NER) scheme – a fund worth around 4.5 billion euro to support carbon capture and storage (CCS) and innovative renewable projects across the European Union. Up to three projects may be supported per Member State. Energy Minister Charles Hendry said: “I am very encouraged by the strength and breadth of the UK applications for this round of NER funding, with all the projects received by DECC meeting the eligibility criteria. They demonstrate that the UK is at the cutting edge of low carbon energy development, ranging from CCS to wave, tidal and offshore wind. Taking forward these sorts of technologies will be crucial to our move to a low carbon economy, providing green jobs as well as helping us lower emissions and increase energy security.” Of the 12 applications submitted to the EIB ahead of the 9 May deadline, seven are for CCS projects and five for innovative renewable energy projects. Two CCS applications were withdrawn voluntarily by the Project Sponsors.
The EIB will now spend nine months performing ‘due diligence’ on the applications submitted to it, checking their financial and technical deliverability. After this the European Commission will verify the eligibility criteria assessment and re-confirm with Member States the public funding contribution for Recommended Projects, before making its Award Decisions.
Willetts Comments On “Off Quota” Numbers
Responding to reports today about “off-quota” university places Minister for Science and Universities, David Willetts said: “We will only consider allowing off-quota places where it contributes to the coalition commitment to improve social mobility and increase fair access. There is no question of wealthy students being able to buy a place at university. Access to a university must be based on ability to learn not ability to pay. We have been discussing the idea of charitable donors and employers endowing additional places on a needs blind basis which will be subject for consultation in the higher education white paper.”
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