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07/08/2012
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Tean GB Match Beijing Gold Medal Haul
Britain’s Olympic athletes have now equalled their Beijing gold medal haul, winning 19 gold medals to date.
Alistair Brownlee's triumph in the triathlon secured the equalising medal on day 11 of the games.
It is now widely predicted that more gold medals could follow in today’s cycling and dressage events.
Teens Body Recovered From Lake
A Shropshire teenager has died after the car he was in left the road and went into a lake in Staffordshire.
Ambulance crews were called to Patshull Park Hotel, Burnhill Green, at about 00:30 BST on Monday following reports a Peugeot 306 was in the water.
The driver of the vehicle, an 18-year-old male, and a 15-year-old female passenger both managed to get out.
Police divers recovered the body of the 16-year-old from The Great Pool later that evening.
Police said the car was the only vehicle involved in the collision. It left Patshull Road and went through a hedge before entering the lake.
1,500 Jobs To Be created In Bluewater Expansion
Up to 1,500 new jobs could be created after plans were unveiled to boost the number of shops and eateries at one of Britain's biggest shopping centres.
Consultation has begun on an application to extend up to 20% of the existing retail and catering space at Bluewater near Dartford, Kent.
Since it opened in March 1999, Bluewater has more than 330 stores spread over 1.6 million sq ft and attracts around 28 million visitors a year.
The anticipated 1,500 new jobs would be made available to local residents through the centre's on-site training and recruitment unit.
Bluewater said the plans would build upon its "aspirational tenant mix, reinforcing its position as Europe's leading retail, leisure and events destination".
Britain’s Olympic athletes have now equalled their Beijing gold medal haul, winning 19 gold medals to date.
Alistair Brownlee's triumph in the triathlon secured the equalising medal on day 11 of the games.
It is now widely predicted that more gold medals could follow in today’s cycling and dressage events.
Teens Body Recovered From Lake
A Shropshire teenager has died after the car he was in left the road and went into a lake in Staffordshire.
Ambulance crews were called to Patshull Park Hotel, Burnhill Green, at about 00:30 BST on Monday following reports a Peugeot 306 was in the water.
The driver of the vehicle, an 18-year-old male, and a 15-year-old female passenger both managed to get out.
Police divers recovered the body of the 16-year-old from The Great Pool later that evening.
Police said the car was the only vehicle involved in the collision. It left Patshull Road and went through a hedge before entering the lake.
1,500 Jobs To Be created In Bluewater Expansion
Up to 1,500 new jobs could be created after plans were unveiled to boost the number of shops and eateries at one of Britain's biggest shopping centres.
Consultation has begun on an application to extend up to 20% of the existing retail and catering space at Bluewater near Dartford, Kent.
Since it opened in March 1999, Bluewater has more than 330 stores spread over 1.6 million sq ft and attracts around 28 million visitors a year.
The anticipated 1,500 new jobs would be made available to local residents through the centre's on-site training and recruitment unit.
Bluewater said the plans would build upon its "aspirational tenant mix, reinforcing its position as Europe's leading retail, leisure and events destination".
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19 August 2004
British women's sailing trio secure Gold medal with race to spare
Team GB's women's sailing team of Shirley Robertson, Sarah Webb and Sarah Ayton clinched the Gold medal with points to spare and a race in hand.
British women's sailing trio secure Gold medal with race to spare
Team GB's women's sailing team of Shirley Robertson, Sarah Webb and Sarah Ayton clinched the Gold medal with points to spare and a race in hand.
21 April 2011
British Photographer Killed In Libya
An award-winning British photographer has been killed in Misrata. It is believed Tim Hetherington, 40, was killed in a rocket-propelled grenade attack while covering the conflict in Libya. An American photographer, Chris Hondros, 41, was also killed, and two others were injured in the attack.
British Photographer Killed In Libya
An award-winning British photographer has been killed in Misrata. It is believed Tim Hetherington, 40, was killed in a rocket-propelled grenade attack while covering the conflict in Libya. An American photographer, Chris Hondros, 41, was also killed, and two others were injured in the attack.
18 August 2004
Fifth day sees British Olympic medal tally grow
High hopes of a medal in the women's archery competition came good today with Alison Williamson winning bronze by a one point margin over China's Shun Chi Yuan in the semi-final of the 70m competition. The 32-year-old schoolteacher from Shropshire held steady in a shoot-out that was tied at 97-all.
Fifth day sees British Olympic medal tally grow
High hopes of a medal in the women's archery competition came good today with Alison Williamson winning bronze by a one point margin over China's Shun Chi Yuan in the semi-final of the 70m competition. The 32-year-old schoolteacher from Shropshire held steady in a shoot-out that was tied at 97-all.
06 August 2012
Salmond Salutes Murray Masterclass
The Scottish First Minister has congratulated Andy Murray on his Olympic win. Commenting on Andy Murray winning the Olympics Men's Singles final, First Minister Alex Salmond, said:"Andy Murray played the match of his life on the biggest stage of all against the best player in tennis history.
Salmond Salutes Murray Masterclass
The Scottish First Minister has congratulated Andy Murray on his Olympic win. Commenting on Andy Murray winning the Olympics Men's Singles final, First Minister Alex Salmond, said:"Andy Murray played the match of his life on the biggest stage of all against the best player in tennis history.
02 August 2012
GB Rowers Win Silver
Team GB's lightweight men's four rowers have narrowly missed out on gold. There were hopes the group would hit the top spot but they have come away with silver after South Africa finished a metre ahead of them. The top three teams finished within 0.32 seconds of each other. Richard and Peter Chambers, brothers from Coleraine, were in the team.
GB Rowers Win Silver
Team GB's lightweight men's four rowers have narrowly missed out on gold. There were hopes the group would hit the top spot but they have come away with silver after South Africa finished a metre ahead of them. The top three teams finished within 0.32 seconds of each other. Richard and Peter Chambers, brothers from Coleraine, were in the team.
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