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23/09/2011
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Bristol Police 'Clean-up
Police officers have successfully have tracked down more than 50 of Bristol's most wanted criminals this month in an operation to target repeat offenders. As part of Avon and Somerset's ongoing Operation Relentless, the work aims to tackle seasonal increases in priority crimes like burglary, robbery, car theft and shoplifting. Crime analysts identified areas where an increase in these types of crime was most likely and which people were the most likely to commit crimes in these areas, based on their offending behaviour. Teams of officers were then tasked with proactively tracking down and arresting these wanted people.
Trains Stuck In Tunnels
Several trains were this morning trapped in tunnels under the Mersey with thousands of commuters left stuck on board trains after signal failure halted services across Merseyside's local rail network. About 40 trains, each containing up to 200 passengers, were unable to move after contractors cut a signal cable at the control centre at about 8.50am. Services in Liverpool and Wirral, including those running under the River Mersey, were affected.
Army Train Afghan Police
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles (2 RGR) have been training new, elite teams of Afghan Uniform Police (AUP) in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan. The Provincial Response Companies (PRCs) are specially trained Afghan tactical units which will be called upon to deal with specific incidents in various parts of Helmand province. Reporting to the Provincial Chief of Police, the teams will be responsible for high-risk arrests and deliberate operations in areas where there is a high level of insurgent activity.
Drugs Stolen From Vets
West Yorkshire Police are seeking those responsible for a theft of drugs stolen from a vet, in Leeds Road, Wakefield last night. The drugs were taken between 9pm last night and 8.50am this morning. They said some of the items stolen can be harmful to humans, in particular, phenobarbital.
(BMcC/GK)
Police officers have successfully have tracked down more than 50 of Bristol's most wanted criminals this month in an operation to target repeat offenders. As part of Avon and Somerset's ongoing Operation Relentless, the work aims to tackle seasonal increases in priority crimes like burglary, robbery, car theft and shoplifting. Crime analysts identified areas where an increase in these types of crime was most likely and which people were the most likely to commit crimes in these areas, based on their offending behaviour. Teams of officers were then tasked with proactively tracking down and arresting these wanted people.
Trains Stuck In Tunnels
Several trains were this morning trapped in tunnels under the Mersey with thousands of commuters left stuck on board trains after signal failure halted services across Merseyside's local rail network. About 40 trains, each containing up to 200 passengers, were unable to move after contractors cut a signal cable at the control centre at about 8.50am. Services in Liverpool and Wirral, including those running under the River Mersey, were affected.
Army Train Afghan Police
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles (2 RGR) have been training new, elite teams of Afghan Uniform Police (AUP) in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan. The Provincial Response Companies (PRCs) are specially trained Afghan tactical units which will be called upon to deal with specific incidents in various parts of Helmand province. Reporting to the Provincial Chief of Police, the teams will be responsible for high-risk arrests and deliberate operations in areas where there is a high level of insurgent activity.
Drugs Stolen From Vets
West Yorkshire Police are seeking those responsible for a theft of drugs stolen from a vet, in Leeds Road, Wakefield last night. The drugs were taken between 9pm last night and 8.50am this morning. They said some of the items stolen can be harmful to humans, in particular, phenobarbital.
(BMcC/GK)
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28 August 2012
Virgin Trains To Continue Court Proceedings
Virgin Trains Limited will commence Court proceedings in respect of West Coast Main Line franchise award. The firm said in a statement: "Virgin Trains Limited (VTL) has today commenced Court proceedings in respect of the decision to award the West Coast Main Line franchise to FirstGroup.
Virgin Trains To Continue Court Proceedings
Virgin Trains Limited will commence Court proceedings in respect of West Coast Main Line franchise award. The firm said in a statement: "Virgin Trains Limited (VTL) has today commenced Court proceedings in respect of the decision to award the West Coast Main Line franchise to FirstGroup.
28 November 2007
Rail Price Rises Defended
Commuters are facing a New Year price increase that will see rail fares rise by an average of nearly 5%. However, some commuters in the South East are being forced to pay 14.
Rail Price Rises Defended
Commuters are facing a New Year price increase that will see rail fares rise by an average of nearly 5%. However, some commuters in the South East are being forced to pay 14.
01 October 2003
Ladbrooke Grove train crash case to go ahead
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has begun its prosecution of Thames Trains Limited for alleged breaches of health and safety law in connection with the Ladbroke Grove rail collision. HSE made public its intention to prosecute both Thames Trains Limited and Railtrack PLC (now Network Rail) in March 2002.
Ladbrooke Grove train crash case to go ahead
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has begun its prosecution of Thames Trains Limited for alleged breaches of health and safety law in connection with the Ladbroke Grove rail collision. HSE made public its intention to prosecute both Thames Trains Limited and Railtrack PLC (now Network Rail) in March 2002.
10 January 2007
Commons row erupts over foreign offences
Home Secretary John Reid has clashed with the Conservatives over the revelation that fewer than half of the UK criminals who committed serious crimes abroad have had their details entered on the Police National Computer.
Commons row erupts over foreign offences
Home Secretary John Reid has clashed with the Conservatives over the revelation that fewer than half of the UK criminals who committed serious crimes abroad have had their details entered on the Police National Computer.
12 November 2010
'Top Up' Eases Rail Journeys
Passengers using South West Trains are set to enjoy more convenient journeys in future when they can top up their Oyster cards to travel on trains across London, Transport Minister Theresa Villiers announced today.
'Top Up' Eases Rail Journeys
Passengers using South West Trains are set to enjoy more convenient journeys in future when they can top up their Oyster cards to travel on trains across London, Transport Minister Theresa Villiers announced today.
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