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22/09/2011
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Gaddafi Hit Again
British forces are still involved in Libya with news that RAF Tornados yesterday destroyed command and control facilities of pro-Gaddafi forces in Libya before launching successful strikes on armoured vehicles and anti-aircraft artillery. The missions were carried out at three different locations across western and central Libya by a Royal Air Force armed reconnaissance patrol as part of NATO's efforts to enforce UN Security Council Resolution 1973. During the afternoon, another formation of RAF Tornados was tasked by NATO to mount a precision strike on a military vehicle depot, which had been identified near Hun. This proved another successful mission; their Paveways destroying the installation with a number of direct hits.
Student Loans
Graduates are being reminded of two options available when they are coming to the end of their loan repayments. They can either sign up to the direct debit scheme with the Student Loans Company, (SLC) meaning that repayments stop at exactly the right time, or continue to repay through the tax system, which may result in overpaying. If overpayment occurs they will be reimbursed by SLC at the end of the tax year, with interest. Kevin O'Connor head of repayment at the Student Loans Company said: "The most efficient way to repay your loan as you approach full repayment is through the direct debit scheme for the last two years of your loan. If you don't wish to pay by Direct Debit you can continue to pay through the tax system and be reimbursed when we receive the information from HMRC," he added.
Navy In Africa
The Royal Navy's HMS Edinburgh and her ship's company have visited Cape Town on a two-week maintenance stop during patrol operations in the South Atlantic. Naval airmen from the Portsmouth-based destroyer's embarked Lynx helicopter had the opportunity to take in stunning views of Table Mountain while the ship underwent maintenance at the main South African naval base in Simon's Town. HMS Edinburgh will now cross the Atlantic to South America; the third such crossing since the Type 42 destroyer left the UK. During her time in maintenance, following two months of maritime security operations and patrols around the British Forces South Atlantic Islands, Edinburgh's crew paid their respects to the dead of the two world wars, flew helicopter exercises and rested with visiting friends and family. The ship's Lynx helicopter and its crew, from 815 Naval Air Squadron, visited the South African Air Force (SAAF) base at Ysterplaat. A day was also spent flying with the SAAF's Super Lynx, incorporating low level flying, formation flying, mountain flying and confined area landings.
(BMcC/GK)
British forces are still involved in Libya with news that RAF Tornados yesterday destroyed command and control facilities of pro-Gaddafi forces in Libya before launching successful strikes on armoured vehicles and anti-aircraft artillery. The missions were carried out at three different locations across western and central Libya by a Royal Air Force armed reconnaissance patrol as part of NATO's efforts to enforce UN Security Council Resolution 1973. During the afternoon, another formation of RAF Tornados was tasked by NATO to mount a precision strike on a military vehicle depot, which had been identified near Hun. This proved another successful mission; their Paveways destroying the installation with a number of direct hits.
Student Loans
Graduates are being reminded of two options available when they are coming to the end of their loan repayments. They can either sign up to the direct debit scheme with the Student Loans Company, (SLC) meaning that repayments stop at exactly the right time, or continue to repay through the tax system, which may result in overpaying. If overpayment occurs they will be reimbursed by SLC at the end of the tax year, with interest. Kevin O'Connor head of repayment at the Student Loans Company said: "The most efficient way to repay your loan as you approach full repayment is through the direct debit scheme for the last two years of your loan. If you don't wish to pay by Direct Debit you can continue to pay through the tax system and be reimbursed when we receive the information from HMRC," he added.
Navy In Africa
The Royal Navy's HMS Edinburgh and her ship's company have visited Cape Town on a two-week maintenance stop during patrol operations in the South Atlantic. Naval airmen from the Portsmouth-based destroyer's embarked Lynx helicopter had the opportunity to take in stunning views of Table Mountain while the ship underwent maintenance at the main South African naval base in Simon's Town. HMS Edinburgh will now cross the Atlantic to South America; the third such crossing since the Type 42 destroyer left the UK. During her time in maintenance, following two months of maritime security operations and patrols around the British Forces South Atlantic Islands, Edinburgh's crew paid their respects to the dead of the two world wars, flew helicopter exercises and rested with visiting friends and family. The ship's Lynx helicopter and its crew, from 815 Naval Air Squadron, visited the South African Air Force (SAAF) base at Ysterplaat. A day was also spent flying with the SAAF's Super Lynx, incorporating low level flying, formation flying, mountain flying and confined area landings.
(BMcC/GK)
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45 Years For Armed Robbers
A team of prolific armed robbers have been sentenced to 45 years imprisonment at Kingston Crown Court. Jacob Bernard, 29, Francis Banya, 19, Earljay Walters, 19, Michael Lindo, 30, and a 17-year-old (who was 15 years old at the time of the offence) from south west London committed forty offences during a eight week crime spree.
45 Years For Armed Robbers
A team of prolific armed robbers have been sentenced to 45 years imprisonment at Kingston Crown Court. Jacob Bernard, 29, Francis Banya, 19, Earljay Walters, 19, Michael Lindo, 30, and a 17-year-old (who was 15 years old at the time of the offence) from south west London committed forty offences during a eight week crime spree.
10 September 2004
MoD confirms death toll of Czech chopper crash
The MoD has confirmed, with "very deep regret", that six British armed forces personnel have died following yesterday's helicopter crash during exercises in the Czech Republic. Six soldiers were killed when a British Army Air Corps Lynx helicopter crashed close to Brno in the east of the country during 'Exercise Flying Rhino'.
MoD confirms death toll of Czech chopper crash
The MoD has confirmed, with "very deep regret", that six British armed forces personnel have died following yesterday's helicopter crash during exercises in the Czech Republic. Six soldiers were killed when a British Army Air Corps Lynx helicopter crashed close to Brno in the east of the country during 'Exercise Flying Rhino'.
06 January 2012
Man Jailed Following Armed Robbery
A man extradited back to the United Kingdom to face charges over an armed robbery committed in 2005 has been jailed at court today. Mohamed Hassan, 24, of no fixed abode was sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court to 8 years imprisonment.
Man Jailed Following Armed Robbery
A man extradited back to the United Kingdom to face charges over an armed robbery committed in 2005 has been jailed at court today. Mohamed Hassan, 24, of no fixed abode was sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court to 8 years imprisonment.
04 January 2012
Extradited Man Jailed For Armed Robbery
A man extradited back to the United Kingdom to face charges over an armed robbery committed in 2005 has been jailed on Tuesday. Mohamed Hassan, 24, of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court to eight years imprisonment.
Extradited Man Jailed For Armed Robbery
A man extradited back to the United Kingdom to face charges over an armed robbery committed in 2005 has been jailed on Tuesday. Mohamed Hassan, 24, of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court to eight years imprisonment.
15 November 2011
Five Jailed For Cash Van Raids
A group of five, including three teenagers, have been jailed for over 30 years over a series of robberies on cash in transit vans in Central and Northwest London. The five males appeared at Isleworth Crown Court on Monday, where they were sentenced for a string of robberies which took place between 1 December 2010 to 27 January 2011.
Five Jailed For Cash Van Raids
A group of five, including three teenagers, have been jailed for over 30 years over a series of robberies on cash in transit vans in Central and Northwest London. The five males appeared at Isleworth Crown Court on Monday, where they were sentenced for a string of robberies which took place between 1 December 2010 to 27 January 2011.
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